I had only had pho a couple times in my life before the trip to this restaurant. I chose the Pho with meatballs because I was hungry, but got the small because I wasn't sure how much I'd like it. It was delicious! And I had some friends that got larges - get a large only if you're super hungry! I could hardly get through the small even with a large appetite. The interior is beautiful and can accommodate many people - and it is popular so it does fill up. read more

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The food is not that good to me. If you want good Pho go to Little V in Katy Texas. My Fav... best pho and chicken curry ever. Love it so much!! Pho Ben is just ok on food, Service is good Ambiance is ok read more

With a menu primed to elicit choice overwhelm, I was happy to find that the restaurant name tells you all you need to know to narrow down your choices- well kind-of. Pho being plentiful in Houston, visiting Pho Ben, I expected phenomenal pho. While I wouldn't say it's the best pho I've ever had, it's certainly solid. Apart from the pho, the restaurant crafts some surprisingly tasty tofu spring rolls, ones I'd encourage everyone to try atleast once (even if tofu spring rolls are not your typical jam). They also (atleast on this visit), did a fantastic job of seasoning their chicken. From a singular experience this seems to paint a picture of what they do best-the atmosphere felt as fresh as the spring rolls, embracing warm tones, plants, and natural light, and the care in service was a pleasant change. They did put my vermicelli, fish sauce and all in a styrofoam to go container, a situation just begging for disaster, but I allowed it so I'll take the heat for that one. Just know that the parking lot is shared so crowding is expected. Arri early or late to avoid the lunch and dinner rushes. read more

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I was in town for Miami for a conference and had been looking for some good Pho. After a lot of searching from TikTok in Google, I came across this place. Walking in the ambience was so nice. I love the set up. I love the decor. It almost felt like you were eating at a fancy establishment. Someone came to see me and my friends and they got some water right away. Shortly after they took our orders and for many of my friends, it was their first time eating pho so he suggested a few things which was very helpful. I must say this is some of the best pho I think I've ever had. It was so flavorful. I enjoyed every bit of it. I highly recommend this place. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely check it out. read more

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If one was going purely on ambiance alone, Bellaire's Pho Ben location is an easy aesthetic win. Their team clearly went above and beyond with the interior design, with thematic elements from the light fixtures to the furniture. The dining area feels bright and inviting, and is not just the best looking location amongst the chain, but certainly one of the best looking pho restaurants in the greater Houston area. While the vibes are on point, so too is the service. The staff works very hard at ensuring a quality experience for all and they've been attentive, professional, and super efficient during every visit. From large groups to solo dining sessions, I've always appreciated the efforts. There have been up-and-down moments with the pho, notably with how salty the broth has been but it's been largely a positive experience. When the pho is on point, it is very good and is no doubt the best in the neighborhood. The portions are not substantial by any stretch, but certainly sufficient enough for a filling meal. Pho is not their only claim to fame, but I would venture their mi bo kho (beef stew with egg noodles) is worth a look. For folks who enjoy dipping, the banh mi (bread) bo kho is also a good alternative. The lunch crowd is big on their bun bowls, their crispy cha gio, and banh mi options. Personally the bun thit nuong (grilled pork vermicelli) is always the default for yours truly. Even the Viet coffee is presented in slow-drip form. There is a small dedicated parking lot out front and the weekends are usually packed. Prices are fair in today's economy and an ideal location for groups and solo dining. Of the several locations across the city, this Bellaire location is my favorite. read more

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This used to be my go to. I would come here once every 2-3 weeks . But this time I noticed. They have made some changes. I ordered a large beef combo pho . There was about three tiny slices of meat. And 4 pounds of noodles . The noodles cost them like 25 cents a bowl so I get they are trying to save money and fill you up with noodles and put no meat. But this was a bit extreme . My bowl was left 60% noodles 39% broth lol I told the waiter and their response to me was "I'm just a worker so there is nothing I can do. Yeah sorry I hope your day gets better" lol they said that. My day is fine they don't want to accept that their pho was made bad for me and trying to say I was in a bad mood that's why I didn't like it. Those tactics don't work on me. Prolly the last time I go back after that experience. read more

This is a solid option - I'm definitely taking this place over any of the downtown pho restaurants. But I think the broth does not have as much depth of flavor as the Pho Ben in Sugarland. I would come back here again, mostly for the convenient location. read more

Pho Ben - Bellaire - 18. Phở Dặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

Glad to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. Have accepted the inner loop pricing. My husband likes the grilled beef banh mi. I will rotate between banh mi dac biet and bo kha. The sleeper dish for me is the rotisserie Cornish hen. My kids don't usually like viet marinated meats, so this is an alternative dish they will eat. I do debone for them to eat. V tasty. read more

Pho Ben - Bellaire - Rotisserie chicken with rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

I had a really disappointing experience at Pho Ben. I ordered the pork banh mi, which is a starred item on their menu, and found what was very clearly a hair in my food. One employee initially tried convincing me it was lemongrass, but after I pointed out the follicle attached to it, he seemed speechless and didn't know what to say. A second employee then acknowledged that it was hair. The workers weren't necessarily rude, but I was told it was "policy" not to make the meal free because that batch would just be replaced with a new one. They did void the item off the receipt, but the situation still felt very unhygienic and poorly handled overall. Basic food safety and cleanliness should be taken more seriously, especially when a customer points out contamination in their meal. read more

Pho Ben - Bellaire - My friend's food appeared contaminated. The staff quickly removed the hair from my banh mi before I could take a photo. - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

Such a let down. The pics and reviews looked good and made me pick this place over another. Parking lot was full which I thought was a good sign. There were even people waiting to be seated. All the right signs you look for. Seating took between 5-10 mins. Wait staff was fast and attentive. I ordered the "large" Vietnamese beef stew, which was something new for me. Food came out pretty fast. This beef stew was five pieces of meat in broth. The meat was over cooked and mostly fat. The broth tasted watered down. It came with a fresh baguette which was good. Soft and warm inside with a crunchy exterior. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish. I'm in no rush to head back. read more

Pho Ben - Bellaire - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

I will have to say the food was good. but pricing is very expensive especially for the area and size bowl I got. I got a small but the bowl was $15 but I will say there was more meat in the bowl than typically other restaurants. I came here by myself because I wasn't feeling well and a bowl of pho sounds really good for lunch. I got a small bowl of pho and asked for a water with lemon. The food was brought out super quick, guessing they had everything prepped ahead of time to meet lunch rushes. I ate fairly quickly, within 20 minutes and then cashed out. Service was average but I didn't have anyone come by to check in with me. I had to flag someone to ask for a refill of water because the jalapenos were very spicy. I probably wouldn't come back because of pricing but the food was still good. I would recommend this place though because it's quiet and very nice inside, and food quality is good too! read more

Amazing food. Came for pho! Spring rolls were also amazing!! I'll be back to being the family and friends!

Some of the best veggie broth pho I've had! My main complaint with most place's veggie broth is that a lot of the time it just ends up tasting like vegetable soup. While I still haven't found a veggie pho that captures the same magic as its meat based counterpart, this place has come the closest. I was also shocked by how much I enjoyed their Thai tea. Surprisingly tasty and will be ordering it in the future! Service and atmosphere are also great, drinks always get topped up super quickly and have always felt welcomed! read more

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Great location and interior. Very cute ambiance. Everyone was very sweet and helpful. Food was delicious and HUGE PORTIONS. Also got spring rolls and the peanut sauce was the best. I got the wonton noodles and my mom got chicken vermachilli. Would come again read more

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Overall an underrated place to get pho and bun Bo hue in Bellaire as it is not on one of the main plazas, but it is definitely worth the trip here as the vibes are more elegant and quiet than what you would get in other parts of Bellaire. The food is also really tasty. read more

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I had some Che here and that was actually pretty good and I had pho and that was decent. The service was kinda a miss though. It wasn't even busy but it seemed to take awhile to get my food and my Che. The restaurants ambiance was pretty standard. read more

Are the vermicelli with the egg roll, but they forgot the egg roll even though I paid for it. Food was good. First time I was eating there but when they get it to you to go, they have it essentially stapled up in that big plastic bag, and I did not open it. read more

Pho Ben - Bellaire - Beef with vermicelli, but no egg roll even though I paid for it - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

This was a nice pho option close to my family's house with a nice ambience and reasonable prices. In my opinion, the pho was solid and flavorful though it wouldn't make my top pho places. The spring rolls were pretty good and I recommend the beef ones which had a good amount of meat. The service was friendly enough. Overall, I'd come here again when I'm in the area and wanting pho. read more

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Wanted fresh spring rolls & stopped at Pho Ben. I hadn't heard of Pho Ben before & when I looked it up, they opened in Sugarland in 2012 & grew to multiple locations. I waited a short moment before being seated. Ice water was brought to my table promptly. Started with the spring rolls (No. 2 with both thinly sliced meat & shrimp) which were tasty. Ordered small bowl of pho no. 19 & it was brought out steaming hot immediately. Too much food for me but I did my best! Friendly service, great ambiance, nice appropriate music. Will be back here & will look for their other locations. read more

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Stopped by for a quick meal and was pleasantly surprised by how aesthetically pleasing the interior was! Very nice vibes and catered to a variety of eaters. I got a large beef pho (with round steak, flank, fatty brisket, soft tendon and white tripe) that had such a rich deep flavor and paired well with my refreshing mango smoothie! It was a great combination that was delicious and left me excited to return to try more of their menu. read more

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Nice ambiance for a Pho restaurant. Food was served quick and portion is quite decent. Staffs were courteous. read more

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I came with a friend on Thursday night at 5 PM. The restaurant was already filling up but we got seated right away. The decorations were modern, with lots of tables to sit at. Service itself was very fast but quite impersonal/not very friendly. We did get our food very quickly though. They also forgot one of our orders but brought it out as soon as we asked about it. For food I had the: -SPRING ROLLS: Very tasty and fresh out of the fryer so it was hot. It also came with a good amount of pickled daikon/carrots. Good app choice. -BUN BO HUE: They gave two options of mild or spicy. I'm not a big spicy food person so I went with mild which ended up being a mistake, it was fairly bland so I would recommend going with the spicy in the future. There was a lot of meat though for a big portion and the noodles were cooked well. -BANH MI: Flavors were tasty but it was severely lacking in pate :( All in all, food itself was ok but nothing impressive since flavors did feel a bit muted. Additionally, service was just ok. Not sure we would go again if we were in the area since there's lots of other good Vietnamese options in Houston. read more

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Bone in the everything beef pho that cracked my tooth. When I called and spoke to someone who allegedly was the manager, "Tam" he was dismissive and passed the blame onto the meat supplier. He insinuated that I was lying and told me repeatedly, "This has never happened in 30 years I've been in business. You can call a lawyer and document everything. This is out of my control." Didn't ask if I was ok. Didn't show any concern. Just brought up lawyers and put his hands in the air. This type of attitude says a lot about the type of people who own this establishment. They have NO concern about their customers' welfare. We have been repeat customers since they opened but I will never go back again. Beware! read more

Pho Ben - Bellaire - Bone that cracked my tooth in the beef pho. Pen for scale. - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

Great location and the interior is gorgeous. Our server was attentive and the inside is very clean. I ordered pho and 2 types of spring rolls. The pho is quite good and reasonable priced with appropriate portions. The spring rolls unfortunately were quite sad. I got the shrimp and pork and lemongrass beef. The shrimp and pork one tasted like nothing and the lemongrass beef was also very bland with the beer being quite tough. I know what good spring rolls taste like and there's just had no flavor whatsoever. Otherwise, the pho is good and I'd come back for that. read more

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First timer! Just walking in I was in ahh of the place so beautifully decorated, clean and super friendly staff. Now to the food, it was great in presentation, taste and price. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We were a party of 6 and a baby, they were very accommodating. I definitely enjoyed it and will be coming back. read more

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Amazing attentive service (we were helped by 3 servers!!) 5 stars right there hahaha My daughter ordered one of the beef pho and said it was the best she's had. I ordered a tofu fresh spring roll and a tofu Bahn mi with a fried egg added. So good and the jalapeños in it were nice and spicy just the way I like it. Will definitely be back soon and probably with more people hahahaha. read more

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Nut allergy warning: The vermicelli comes with nuts. Pho is fine. We had a relatively large group and they don't have a space for it, just put some tables together. Orders were taken and food brought out relatively quickly (about 15 minutes for my pho). The pho bowl is smaller than others in the area. I could've definitely eaten more. Service was also a little off, as they brought an extra unordered Vietnamese coffee to our table, and then charged me for it. Overall, it's a nice option, but there are many great pho places in the area. read more

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This is my new favorite pho spot. The restaurant wasn't too busy, and the service was great. Now on to the food... OMG!!! Delicious, I got a #16. The meat was so tender, the broth was so flavorful and the noodles were perfect. Of course I added hoisin, chili oil and sriracha. It was $12 for a small and $13 for a large. I got a small, but next time I will get a large. The chicken spring rolls were a hit too!! So good with the peanut sauce. The ambiance was nice. I've attached pictures as well! Good service, and great food! 10/10 read more

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Never had to wait very long once you order. Ambience is pretty standard for a pho place. Pho itself is spot on here. I don't normally drink the broth at restaurants but if I were to, this would be on the top of my list. My only feedback is they could be more generous with the amount of basil they bring to the table. The spring rolls have a good texture and they do the peanut sauce right. Soda chanh is the only thing I've ordered here that's a miss. Not enough lemons. Not enough flavor. It's a nice go to Vietnamese spot for us in the area. read more

I'm so happy there's finally a GOOD pho place in this area! It's great because I live in this area, and sometimes I don't want to drive all the way to Chinatown or Viet Town just for a bowl of pho. The inside here is extremely aesthetic with PLENTY of seating. The parking lot also has a lot of parking too. The restaurant is very easy to spot and get into. Service is great. We've always had our order taken right away and food brought up pretty quickly. Everything I've had from here is good, but my go-to order is the combination pho. It just has a little bit of everything, which I like. The portions are good and the price you pay for them is fair. This is my new go-to pho spot for the area! read more

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Great Pho. One of my go to spots. They food comes out really fast. The large bowl is actually a bit of an overkill.

Came in on Friday night around 6, maybe half full, seated immediately. Dress code: casual Food 4.5/5: got their #30, one of their pho as well as the veggie spring rolls. The pho was amazing, spring rolls kind of flavorless. Service 4/5: friendly service and quick for the most part. Ambiance 4/5: very pretty ambiance definitely one of the best for Vietnamese restaurants I've been to Value 5/5: 13$ for a large bowl of pho is hard to beat, would come back just for that. Overall 4.8/5: great experience, and great value, would come more frequently if it were closer Parking: large parking lot read more

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One of four locations found throughout Houston metro area, Pho Ben Bellaire really surprised me in how good the beef pho was, considering the upscale ambience and the moderate prices. My brother, his son, and I ate here for Saturday dinner after his plans for a Mexican happy hour for us fell through. We found plenty of parking in shared parking lot. The inside is very modern and airy, with high ceilings, stylish lighting, and varied, smart seating for a variety of party sizes. It would be a fitting place for any size party, for any occasion. Living close to Orange County where the most number of Vietnamese restaurants are, I don't think I could say the same for any Pho restaurants close to us. We were seated promptly, and it took us a while to figure out what to order. My brother will over order, just so we can try different dishes, knowing that we could bring back any left overs. All pho was $13 for large bowl ($12 for small), and banh mi ($7). Pho Tai - eye of round steak. Pho Tai Gau Gan Sach - round steak, fatty brisket, soft tendon, tripe. I asked for them to add beef balls. It was superb, starting with the rice noodles being cooked just enough to separate and stay loose in the broth, but still have decent bite. All the meats had been prepared into proper sized pieces, and all had been perfectly cooked...with the added fresh bean sprouts, the texture profile of each bite was just amazing. It didn't need lime, and the basil added just that hint of fresh tang. And they gave enough noodle so I didn't have to ask for more. All this for under $15....that's a WOW. Cha Gio - Vietnamese Egg Rolls ($5.50) - two deep fried egg rolls, cut in half to allow 4 servings. I enjoyed the filling and the dipping sauce, but they should have given 4 leaves of green lettuce. They only gave two small ones, and the egg rolls were very greasy (not deep fried well). Got all 4 Banh Mi, each for $7. The combo classic (which is what I think about when thinking of Banh Mi), wasn't great. The bread was fresh and very good...but the filling ingredients disappointed. What is very good here is the chargrilled meats...we got one of each (chicken, pork, beef). I thought the pork was the best, since it had some fatty pieces which turned into a very flavorful mound when chargrilled. Strangely, I wish they had given less mean and more of the pickled vegetable mix that sits on top that makes a banh mi, a banh mi (besides the french bread which WAS very good). Even then, the pickled vegetables were very muted...would have preferred a lot more tang and bite. Com Bo Luc Lac ($17) - Steamed Rice dishes with flame broiled filet mignon. Another WOW dish. Who is their supplier that they can afford to serve these many chunks of beef tenderloin for such a value price. I ended up bringing most of this back to the hotel (which doesn't have a microwave). But the stir fried red onion along with the tender beef chunks....this is the dish for a beef lover who doesn't care for the lemongrass, fish sauce flavors prevalent in SE asian cooking. Instead it was a light soy sauce based marinade that accentuated the tenderness and offset the mineraliness of the filet...a dish to be served proudly at any type of restaurant. Service was excellent throughout. Did I mention the texture of each bite of the noodle soup? This might be at the top of my list of pho eaten for overall completeness. That and the very reasonable prices for quality ingredients are what I will remember most about this place. read more

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My parents wanted to try this place because they heard good reviews. They are extremely judgmental about Vietnamese food and pho in particular. Their verdict was "good" which is a raving review from them. Pho Ben is a place that is trying very hard to cater to a broader crowd but also trying to maintain its roots. The place is decorated beautifully with aesthetic design hanging from the ceilings and lavishing the walls. They had a sign in front hiring workers that also spoke Vietnamese. The patrons were primarily non-Asian, showing that it appeals to beyond just the typical Asian crowd. Overall, the pho was good, maybe a little more expensive than the traditional mom and pop pho places for about $12 for a "small" bowl but a large bowl was only a $1 more. Portion size was good and overall no complaints. They had much more options and I'd love to see their takes on other traditional Vietnamese food. read more

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Stopped in about a week back. Had the shrimp pho. They have both small and large bowls and the small I had was perfect. Service was fast. Food portions were great. It was a Friday and although they were semi busy, it was easy to carry on conversations at our table. read more

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Finallyyyy!! I always went to the sugar land location, and it was my #1 pho place but it was always a far drive (but worth it). Now I just might be coming here more often. Whoever designed/decorated the interior is brilliant. I couldn't help to admire the decorations it was beautiful!! Now let's talk Pho: Got #28 Small - first impression when trying out pho should always be the broth. I feel like that's what makes a pho place truly shine, and this is one of them! Such a yummy bowl of pho, w/ generous serving of meat. Perfect for any season really. Overall 10/10 if possible even more. I do wish they had the same rewards point system as Sugar land unfortunately. read more

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You don't usually look for ambiance in your neighborhood pho place; you want a homey, casual experience with delicious, comforting food. Pho Ben showed up and was like "Why not both?" It has a posh interior featuring beautiful decor that is a mix of modern and traditional Vietnamese aesthetics. It's not a huge space, but it's got plenty of seating including large tables for big groups. The high ceiling also makes it feel much more spacious. The service is very friendly and fast! Even at the peak of lunchtime, we got our food very quickly. Everything was delicious. The pho broth is so flavorful and the size difference between a small and a large is more like "large" and a "little bit larger." The spring rolls are fresh. I haven't had the vermicelli bowls yet, but my coworker said they were great. The prices are also very fair. The Meyerland-Bellaire area is not known for having amazing food, but there are a few 5-star gems to be found. Pho Ben is definitely one of them. read more

Pho Ben - Bellaire - The decor is as good as the food! My favorite details are the wicker chairs and the wallpaper in the cute lit alcoves. - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

First time at Pho Ben and I was disappointed. I was welcomed by the amazing interior design which was nice. Menu was large and easy to read. We ordered and they got one of our orders wrong. The mi hai San I got wasn't special, there wasn't too much flavor and the toppings were okay quality. I would try something else if I were to come back. The coconut milk tea drink that I got was interesting and good. read more

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My first time here and at first glance, the space is quite modern and has an eclectic and colorful decor. The bent wood chairs took a bit to get used to but a nice touch. We came here for pho but I decided to get the banh mi. For $7, it's similarly priced as roostar which is one of my favorite places to get a good banh mi outside of chinatown. The pho was good. Very flavorful and had a decent amount of meat (dac diet large) $12. Never thought I'd see the day that I'd be paying that much for pho when back in the olden days, large pho was $7 at pho Saigon. SMH. But I digress. I'd get pho here again. The banh mi thit nuong did not disappoint. At first I was like "omg do I even get veggies?" The meat was overflowing. The taste was amazing. Perfectly grilled or broiled or however they cooked it. A hint of lemongrass but not overpowering. The veggies did make the sandwich a bit soggy but I didn't care. The butter was silky and creamy and paired well with the pate. The bread was super soft, omg. I'll be back!!!! read more

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It's nice to have a new Vietnamese restaurant in the area! This is a chain that originated in Sugarland and opened a location in the Heights. This isn't the best pho chain in Houston but hits the spot when you're craving Viet food. When my parents heard about the free grand opening gift they rushed us over after work. This visit was a 3.5 but because I know they could do better I'll round up to a 4 Interior: 5 Like the one in Sugarland the interior was really pretty and this location seemed alot more spacious due to its high ceilings Service: 5 The service was fast and the servers were really polite Egg roll: 5 It had a nice crispiness and the carrots helped bring a freshness to the dish so it wasn't greasy Pho: 4 The broth was clean but didn't have a rich umami flavor (I think it could have used a bit more bone marrow). The meat wasn't over cooked which was good. If you like smooth meat balls then you'll like the ones here. The portions seemed bigger than the ones in the Sugarland location which surprised me. The large pho is $1 more then the medium I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but I would come back if I was in the area and craving Viet food. It has my Canto/Viet parent's approval and there were alot of other Asian families there too Just in case anyone was wondering: The reward system isn't linked to the Sugarland location read more