This place was absolutely amazing! Hands down best Pho Restaurant in the valley! I live in Mcallen…read moreand will drive to Weslaco just for their Pho. The ambience is quite nice, they have darling little touches like roses on the table and cozy cafe style tables. You do order and pay when you walk in which was a little surprising to me, but it is what it is. I ordered the Best pho with their 12+ hr bone broth, tendon, brisket and rare filet and it was absolutely amazing! The flavor of the broth was so rich a authentic. Very full of flavor. And the noodles were flavored so perfectly by the broth. The spring rolls were so fresh and their peanut sauce was so delicious and creamy! Best peanut sauce i've ever had! Pho gets 5/5 Spring rolls 5/5 Peanut sauce 5/5 Vietnamese Coffee 3.5/5 (I like mine a little sweeter and creamier, personal preference) The service was quite attentive. I still had pho and spring rolls left over and one of the servers was quick to wrap it up to go for me. Overall this place is amazing and better than some of the restaurants I've had in Chinatown Houston for Pho! Definitely try this place out. You will Not be disappointed

Very first time here and it was a very pleasant experience...you order and pay as soon as you walk…read morein the doors. You can sit where you like. And they bring the drinks,appetizers and main meals to your table. It's a very nice quant restaurant. Music in the background not blasting at max volume... I feel the prices are very fair for the amount and sizes portions you are getting.

Delicioso y bien preparado. El servicio estaba excelente y la comida llegó muy caliente. Claro que…read morevolveré pronto.

This restaurant says "authentic" Pho. They DO NOT have Thai basil, they serve with cilantro. That…read moreis not authentic Pho. The broth is flavorless, the "rare" beef is served well done. Service is poor. We were never asked how our meal was by our server. They forgot half of our order also. Staff let the online order machine alert unanswered, therefore we had to sit and listen to it beeping repeatedly. Staff also kept changing the music repeatedly, so it was overall a terrible experience all around. Highly recommend not wasting your time or money at this restaurant.

Outstanding service and food. If you're in the mood for Vietnamese and in the upper valley, please…read moregive these folks a shot. It's been around for quite awhile and it was bustling with customers at noon on a Sunday. Combo pho and fried crispy spring rolls. A side of tendons. Vermiculite bbq pork the table. All the sauces and condiments. Plenty of fresh herbs and jalapeño and bean sprouts. Mmmmmm A++++

An amazing experience! Everything was flavorful, fresh and fulfilling. This was the best vermicelli…read morewith chicken I've ever eaten and the eggrolls were cooked to crunch perfection. I will 100% be back.

Yeah I know, ANOTHER 5 star review, but hear me out...this place deserves it so bad. The valley is…read moreusually hot all year round, but for Pho Le Lai, everyday is pho day! The Asian cuisine in the RGV is average, but here the pho is the best in the valley! I just can't get enough of this place. I usually get the chicken pho when coming here and it's always hot and delicious! The chicken is so hearty and the soup is extremely flavorful. Their specialty is pho and it's fantastic but, to be really honest..the best thing in their menu is the Pork Shu Mai. The pork is absolutely incredible and whoever folded the shu mai has the hands of an angel. I haven't been here in almost two years, but I still remember how legendary it was. Even though I can't have it now, all I can do is recommend it to you guys! Try to come here early for the shu mai, they run out so fast. Believe me though when I say it's magical and hope you get to try it when coming here. Overall, Pho Le Lai is the best Vietnamese restaurant in the valley. The cost is relatively cheap and if you are at all sick or just hungry, come here when you can. You won't be disappointed!

Food and service were amazing. I got the #3, and a water, my total was around $14 not including the…read moretip I left. Constant checking up of the table, and had everything I needed. Not my first visit here either.

The food was really good and authentic. I went with my…read morefriends and the staff were so nice and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking into expanding their flavor palette. Overall it was a great restaurant to try and I'll be coming back!

The new and improved Hop Tung is out of this world. You can enjoy Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indian…read morefood now! The food is FRESH and oh so tasty. We stopped frequenting it a while back, but I am so glad we came back. The service is outstanding and the new owners are a joy to speak to. If you had a bad taste (no pun intended) to the before, give the new Hop Tung a try. The food was legit and delicious.

Just found our to go Pho and shaved snow spot ! Everything…read morewas amazing from the service to the food! The owner was a great dude, had a small chat and found out we came from the same part of California. Overall I recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food. I'll be back in the near future

I haven't been here for a while. But I am so happy that they are here in the RGV . Soooooo good! I…read morelove the avocado smoothie, hu tieu noodles, and the sweeet potato fries surprise . The owners are so genuinely nice and the service is impeccable !!! Come try everything ! You won't be disappointed !!

Ordered take out and food was delicious. Service was very friendly and we love the vegetarian…read moreoptions. Will definitely be back!

Some real pros of East Ocean: the menu has plenty of options for all kinds of culinary preferences…read moreand diets. Vegetarian, gluten free, rejoice! There is something for everyone. We went in particular to try the pho and that was a fantastic choice! The flavors were right on the mark, and the option to purchase a small portion was much appreciated (you know how gigantic those bowls of pho can get). The soups come with the typical accoutrements and were equally flavorful and filling. The service is nothing to write home about, just enough to be fine but not noteworthy. We ordered an appetizer of Vietnamese egg rolls which never came, but they ended up removing them from the bill so no harm done just wish we could have tried them. The vibe inside is typical of the surrounding area, a restaurant in a chain of boxes who have decorated their inside to match their own style. There was somewhat of a calming aura about this one. Overall, the food is worth the stop in!

The crawfish is delicious mind you not Louisiana delicious…read more But good enough for my taste buds The ambience is just regular The only thing I do not like about this restaurant is that the potatoes and the corn have to be bought separately From the delicious crawfish Thus the potatoes do not have the spicy oil in them they taste like something you give for someone who is sick, ailing or in Huntsville waiting in line for their last meal. I'll keep coming. It serves tasty crawfish

This was our first, and last time trying this Restaurant. Should open at 11, arrived about 11:20…read moreand you would have thought they were still closed. Tables had chairs up on them. No one to seat you, dark inside, had to setup chairs off of the table. We were about to walk out when someone finally came and told us that we have to order first at the counter. Person behind the counter was not much help in recommendations. Seems you pay for everything separately. Pieces of corn, pieces of potatoes, sausage halves, shellfish by the pound. Clams were on the overhead menu, was told they don't offer those. Got past that and had asked for sweet tea. Well it came out not sweet. Once the food appeared which I will say was. Way quick we started our finger food adventure. Ordered both shrimp and crawfish. Seems like a lot of work to have to tear heads off shrimp, shell and de-vain. Won't more you with the rest. Quality of the food was not what you would expect from a restaurant that specializes in Cajun Cuisine. Last but not least, wear and tear is very evident especially in the restrooms. For a restaurant that's has not been in this location that long it is evident that management does not pay much attention to appearances.

Went here for the first time with my family; they wanted to try something new since they've never…read morehad boba before. We got 4 drinks: a lemon honey green tea, a brown sugar milk tea, a honey green tea, and a mangonada. I also ordered their popcorn chicken to share with my fam. I was surprised my parents absolutely loved their drinks and kept praising the flavors & bobas, they've never had anything like it. I loved my Brown Sugar milk tea, the lady who took our orders was super helpful with deciding our drinks and what we each wanted. My family was also amazing by the popcorn chicken flavor; it was perfectly juicy, hot, flavorful, way better than all of the popcorn chicken I've had in Houston. If this restaurant was in Houston, it would definitely be a hit. My only tidbit was the wait for the popcorn chicken was a bit long and wish it had more chicken than fries but I understand they were busy with lots of orders, so it's no biggie. Overall, wonderful. I'm positive my family will keep coming back to this place.

I will say this place has the BEST Boba in the Valley and the Pho is pretty good as well. I've been…read morecoming here for years but one thing I notice is Service is always a hit or miss and policies are weird. You can't order the Korean corn dogs in the drive through. (The place isn't packed) not sure the reasoning. They said it's policy and they give you a number...I came inside to order to go...I have no number. The ambience is cute but the place is small. Keep in mind for large groups. Overall not a bad place, but the weird rules they have are a turn off and make me not really want to come back. Pho Houston, East Ocean, and LE Pho House have better service, and better Pho personally. This one is just close to my house.

Wonderful food! Great service! Ambiance is comfortable!…read more My mom, sister & I eat here or get take out.

XinXin is a local mom and pop Asian restaurant that bills itself as "asian fusion cuisine.". The…read moreambiance is pleasant and clean, but also homey and informal. I noticed one of the cooks was using a dining room table to prepare vegetables while watching a video on her phone. The lady who took my order at the front counter also played the role of server. The counter was cluttered. When I walked in, no one acknowledged me for a few minutes. The lady was talking to someone - whether a friend or client I could not tell. When he left, she finally turned to me and asked if I wanted take-out or dine in. I can't say she was either welcoming nor friendly, but once I stated my intentions were to dine in she led me to a table and handed me the menu. Xin Xin does not have a buffet. But that ensures that everything is made fresh as you order it. They offer dine in, take out, and have a drive through window. Their menu is pretty extensive with Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese entrees.. some of which I have never heard and would need coaching to pronounce. I wanted something more familiar, and ordered the Triple Delight lunch special. The lunch special came with my choice of soup, and either white or fried rice. I ordered the hot and sour soup and fried rice. The lunch special portion was generous but I was hungry and finished it all. I can't say the food quality stood out as extra special, but it was very good and I enjoyed it. The Triple Delight was supposed to have beef, chicken, and shrimp, but I did not detect any beef. There was plenty of the chicken and shrimp. The menu lists beverages as canned soft drinks, a couple of juices like coconut or lychee, and hot or iced tea. I asked the server if the iced tea was fresh brewed and she assured me it was. When she brought out a bottle of Gold Peak sweet iced tea I wondered if she knew enough English to understand my question and what "fresh brewed" means... The Gold Peak was decent, but not the same as fresh brewed. My experience with the service and ambience was lacking. The drink was also a little disappointing. The food, however was very good and the prices were reasonable. Considering the competition, they need to up their game if they want my business.