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    Nguyen Ngoc

    4.5 (125 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Michelle O.

    I've never been here before and thought the sandwiches I got were pretty good. The bread was a mix of French bread (po'boy-like) and baguette. I thought everything tasted pretty fresh on a Saturday at 11am. The croissant looked a little dry but was so buttery that it was still soft. I don't typically see the French salami so that was exciting. Typically, if I'm in the area, I get Thang Hung's sandwiches, so it's nice to find another option nearby.

    Kyle B.

    This restaurant never fails to amaze me with their amazing customer service, quality, food, and affordable prices. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area and don't be afraid to try something new.

    Victoria W.

    nguyen ngoc has by far my favorite banh mi! what makes a good banh mi? it's all about that perfect combo of crusty baguette, savory meats, fresh veggies, and that hint of tangy pickled daikon and carrots. the bread here is super crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, and they don't skimp on the fillings. the balance of flavors is just spot on, with the right amount of pate, meats, and fresh herbs. it's a bit of a drive for me, but it's so worth it! it's located next to a gas station, and the inside seating is small, but i love eating my sandwich there in peace before continuing on my day. definitely a hidden gem!

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    Sean K.

    I'll start off by stating that the staff were very friendly. No issues there. The ambiance was fine. It's a hole in the wall and there was actually a decent amount of seating available. The main reasons for my 3 star review are the following: - The bathroom was inconveniently out of order so I had to eat a sandwich without washing my hands. They did have hand sanitizer but it was obviously mixed with water or some other liquid to dilute it and it made my hands stickier than they were in the first place. The whole experience was a little icky because of that. I appreciate the dine in option, but you have to let people either wash their hands or provide a decent hand sanitizer that doesn't look super suspicious. And I don't like holding my pee while eating. This isn't NYC where a lack of public restrooms is expected. - The banh mi was good but not great. I could have used some more char on the grilled pork. The size was fair. - The eggrolls also tasted good but were the smallest ones I've seen in a long time. Just way too small and expensive. Don't get these unless you're just that rich. - Lastly, not a big deal but when I went to pay, the paper receipt had the check boxes for tip options and the lowest option was 20%. I don't mind tipping 20% which I did, but there was no table service, no water, and no bathroom. It's basically a takeout establishment. Also when you're done eating, you have to throw the food away yourself and I cleaned the table myself too. Chick-Fil-A provides way more service than this place and they don't expect a minimum 20% tip. Overall the food was good but I won't be going back because no bathroom or sink at all is just not acceptable at a food service establishment. And again, the staff were super friendly and competent. I wish them well.

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    Justin V.

    This place has been around for six years but I'm just now discovering this hidden gem! Definitely gives off mom-and-pop shop vibes. The owner is a super sweet gentleman who chatted with us while we waited for our orders. I've been searching for a new regular place to get bahn mi and this just might be it. They have an option to get your sandwich on a croissant bun, which I had never tried before and loved! Not to mention the price is good for the size of their sandwiches. The rice cake omelette was cooked to perfection, I almost wish I had eaten it before driving all the way home. Lastly, the cafe sua da was pretty good! I usually don't get this type of drink because it's either too sweet or too bitter for my liking, but I think this one is a happy middle. It definitely gave me the caffeine boost I needed to make it through the afternoon!

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    Fox E.

    I finally found a Croissant Banh Mi that doesn't BLOW So if you come with me, so to speak, I will SHOW You where it is, what to get, and then you will KNOW That the best Banh Mi in town is at Nguyen NGOC There's lots of great Viet places for you to GO But you need to come and try this place now, ALTHOUGH You'll die from pleasure like Jason Scott Lee did in the CROW Cause no Banh Mi is better than Nguyen NGOC So after you and I hook up in the CHATEAU With me and Barbie and your boyfriend as a COMBO Right in the middle of the AFTERGLOW Let's head out for Banh Mi at NGUYEN NGOC So good you'll cut your ear off like VAN GOGH It's so cheap, you can keep your funds in ESCROW Like Hailee Steinfeld, you can even come SOLO Cause no Banh Mi tastes as good as Nguyen NGOC WHAT WHAT to get: Croissant Banh Mi WHAT not to get: A Cross Ant. Angry ants can be scary. The battle for the best Banh Mi sandwich in Houston rages on. But as far as I'm concerned, it's over, because Nguyen Ngoc is the Nguyen-er. Get it. Get it. Absolutely incredible sandwiches, although I don't love the Vietnamese iced coffee here as much as I do at other places. These are some of the best Vietnamese sandwiches in town, and absolutely as good as the rival and former associate and relative at the other location which is on Bellaire. See, I have a big appetite, and a big C**K The kind that RHCP would cover with a SOCK And my body's owned by Barbi, she has it on LOCK And when we want Banh Mi, we come to NGOC Nguyen Ngoc serves spectacular Banh Mi on soft delicious Croissant sandwiches. You can get traditional bread if you like (and you should, because it's great), but their croissants are really really really good - and it works. They're spelled slightly differently because of massive family drama, but this place is one of the very best Vietnamese sandwich spots in town, and even though they have a lot of rules and are pretty anal retentive, and some of the service might rub you the wrong way, it's absolutely worth coming here for this little local family owned sandwich shop that makes some of the very best food in the city. Definitely one of the best sandwich shops in the city and easily a five-star destination. One of the best Banh Mi shops I've ever been to, anywhere. Make sure, if you're in Houston, you give it a try. Maybe I should just rap. So let me finish up with another fine FLOW I first tried this sandwich long AGO Barbie loves it from her pink hair to her pretty pink TOE There's no better Banh Mi than Nguyen NGOC So bring your fave girl, or your ma, or your BEAU And bring your main chick, or your fave side HO Settle down with a 'wich and a cup of Viet JOE Cuz the best Banh Mi in town is at Nguyen NGOC From Cypress, Spring, Tomball, it's just a stone's THROW And when you taste it you'll be like WHOA And it'll cost you hardly any of your DOUGH So come for Banh Mi with me at Nguyen NGOC So stop snorting the powder that looks like SNOW And forget Cali Sandwich (that stale meat THO) And don't touch me there, cuz you're making it GROW And come with me now for Banh Mi at Nguyen NGOC WHAT

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    Mel N.

    My family always went to the banh mi shop behind this place but today I decided to cheat on them and tried Nguyen Ngoc. Pretty much I'm breaking up with the shop in the back because Nguyen Ngoc is where it's at!!! I've heard of croissant banh mis before but Yooooo, this is it right here. Going to base this entire review off of just that. Got the croissant with bbq meat and seriously, it was so good. Yeah I'm used to the banh mis on a French baguette BUT THIS CROISSANT DOEEEEEEEE! Mmmmmh okay so the croissant was crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, buttery with a hint of sweetness and a beautiful golden brown color. The grilled meat was seasoned perfectly and the freshly pickled veggies added a nice crunch. That's probably all the veggies I'm going to eat for the day, no lie. Added extra paté and butter and didn't even add an egg like I usually do to my banh mi because this was already rich and indulgent. Got the special combination banh mis on baguettes for my parents because they're basic. Didn't have to wait in a long line and prices aren't super expensive. Coming back to spend all my money.

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    Rita N.

    There's quite a few Vietnamese sandwich shops in my area. I've tried most. This one is by far great quality! It is owner operated, great customer service! They even have a frequent buyers card, ask next time you are there. This shop also has choice desserts. Discounts are offered when you make it a meal: sandwich, chips and drinks. My favorite is the steak & eggs sandwich

    Eddie S.

    Tucked away behind the Blind Eye of Hong Kong market is this little mom-and-pop sandwich shop that always sells fresh ingredients. The main sell here is the Vietnamese sandwiches along with a couple of small side items and your drinks. Owner is very very nice and willing to suggest anything to you if you are not well versed on what to pick out at a place like this. This is the equivalent of a Vietnamese Subway. Prices are a tad on the high side for the sandwich but this is nothing that was made yesterday. The seating inside you could probably fit maybe 25 of your friends that's probably it. Parking is a little tight when it gets busy but it's only the people that can find this place that would have a problem. Pick you up one of these sandwiches and a Vietnamese iced coffee, you'll love it here.

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    Such amazing staff, fresh food and clean space. A little hidden but definitely recommend!!

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    Best bahn mi sandwich in Houston. Hands down. Amazing services and food. Probably the best bahn mi I have ever had.

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    I wish I can give zero stars for this place because they deserve after this experience. It was a…read morebusy day at Iron Works and we wanted to grab something to eat. My partner wanted to grab lunch here so we tried for the first time this place. We got a simple sandwich and elote which the staff said it should take 15-20 mins. We waited and waited it past 40+ mins and I went to ask. - First was that they lost our order number and they couldn't find it. - Second the manager began to say our order was taken by someone else and then that my partner grabbed it. Switching her words back and forth and not believing what we had said. I asked how did we grab our stuff if I still have the device to notify when our food is ready. - Third she completely stopped talking to us and went to go help at other customers. I told her we want our money back and she said, "well I'm not going to refund for the drinks you had". Ma'am, that's not how you run a business. Just admit you messed up and take ownership of your mistakes to help a customer out. - Fourth she mentioned that other tickets have been lost today and other foods have been stolen before. This just shows how disorganized this placed is. We were able to ask for our money back but it was a battle about it. I was disappointed because we wanted to support your business but at this service? Heck no! Do not come here. And from reading other reviews now we did not miss on the food.

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    This was a great stop. It's inside of a gas station so don't be looking for places to sit, it's an…read moreorder to go. Heard about them and decided to check them out. We had some friends over and were treating them to dinner so we got a Family feast with extra fries and large rice. (We got the chicken double fried for added crispness) So for clarity it's only tenders and wings. Not chicken pieces like dark meat and white meat. So I was a little disappointed with that. Anyhow the chicken was seasoned well, I got mild and it was crispy and well done. Fries were seasoned fries those were ok (maybe because we waited half hour from driving home to eat they weren't crispy) The dirty rice was so good. Flavorful and delicious, loved every bite. We had a creamy and delicious Mac and cheese also. On the other hand I felt like it was a little pricy for the family meals but hey... it was delicious so I guess it was worth it. They also have burgers and the sauces we tried were the jerk chilli sauce and jerk lemon pepper. Those were great choices. Only wished we had gotten a bigger portion of the sauce or more of the smaller ones for the amount of food in the family feast.

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    I'm glad we have Ike's Love & Sandwiches all the from San Francisco in Houston and wouldn't mind…read morehaving more locations in town. This is the one and only location here and a great stop for all kinds of sandwiches. Their menu includes innovative offerings and iconic flavors, essentially the best of both worlds. If you're craving a classic or simple sandwich, you can get that. However, if you're looking for something special or out of this world, you can also get it. Ike's specializes in sandwiches with their Dutch Crunch bread and Dirty Sauce, both unique in its own way. Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, vegan, or on a gluten-free diet, their menu has it all. I personally am not a super fan of the Dutch Crunch bread since I find it a bit too harsh on the palate and somewhat dry, but love the Dirty Sauce (make it extra or on the side). I enjoy subbing the Dutch Crunch with either French or Sourdough. With over 300 unique sandwiches on the menu, there's a sandwich for everyone. My favorites have been the Menage A Trois (halal chicken, honey mustard, BBQ Sauce, real honey, pepper jack, swiss, cheddar), Ike's Reuben (pastrami, mack Sauce, purple slaw, gouda), Joker (all beef meatballs, fried zucchini, Ike's red pesto, ranch), and Grant Pinkerton, a Houston exclusive (Pinkerton Brisket, pastrami, BBQ aioli, provolone). All of my sandwiches have been stuffed and tasty, worth it! However, I find some menu items to be subpar in quality and flavor (chicken strips). The service is typically quick, efficient, and friendly. There are more than a handful of tables inside and some out on the patio. The shared parking lot can get very crowded as it is packed with lots of other businesses.

    Here's a polished Google review version that keeps it honest but ends strong:…read more Review: I've been an occasional customer since this place first opened. Honestly, in the beginning it was pretty rough, slow service, incorrect orders, and the sandwiches just weren't as good as what I was used to getting in California. That said, I kept coming back every now and then hoping things would improve, and I'm glad I did. My last few visits have been great. The sandwiches have been fresh and really tasty, and the customer service has been solid. I also spoke with Jose, and he mentioned he's been working hard to turn things around, and it definitely shows. Not sure why they don't have more locations yet, but I hope they expand soon!

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    Nguyen Ngoc - vietnamese - Updated October 2026

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