Xeo Yum is a Vietnamese eatery located in a food hall in Midtown. They are known for their bánh…read morexèo, which is a crispy Vietnamese crepe/pancake. The filling is placed in a pan and then a thin layer of batter made with tumeric and coconut milk yellow batter is poured on top. You wrap the lettuce around the bánh xèo/bánh khọt and dip it in the fish sauce. I got the bánh khọt and the bò né. Bánh khọt is like a mini, thicker version of bánh xèo and came with nine pieces. Their bánh khọt was crispy, sweet and savory, and went well with the fish sauce. Although the portions initally look small, they are very filling. The bò né was filling and sizzling when it came out. It also came with a side of salad. The meat was tender. I really liked the bánh khọt and would definitely come back for them. It's nice having an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in our area, close to us, so we don't have to make the trek to Bellaire every time we crave some Viet food!

Typically, when an Asian business has a cheeky name like Xeo Yum, it's widely assumed that it's…read moreheavily Americanized and therefore shouldn't be taken seriously. I couldn't have been more wrong. Xeo Yum (#1) as it turns out is one of the most legit Vietnamese places in Midtown serving up some of the city's best banh xeo and banh khot. Located inside of a Food Hall (#2) in the back corner, they have low-key become a destination and without question, the most popular stall in the entire place. The fan base didn't happen overnight but is a direct result of Chef Cuong Nguyen's commitment to quality Vietnamese fare. Banh Xeo is their signature item, which is also known as a sizzling crepe or pancake made of rice flour, tumeric, and coconut milk. The banh xeo holds well, is perfectly crispy, and is nicely stuffed with an assortment of beans sprouts, shrimp, and some of the best grilled pork belly I've had. Another specialty item that doesn't get enough mention is their banh khot, which is similar but has a mini muffin / cupcake like appearance made in a specialty cast iron mold. This version is wonderfully crispy and pairs perfectly with fresh greens and fish sauce with some funk. It is my favorite item here. Some have argued they also serve one of the best bo ne (#3), the Vietnamese version of steak and eggs served in a skillet. The chunks of beef are nice and tender with just a tad of char, served with two fried eggs, and a banh mi baguette with a mix of butter and spare. Normally I think of spam or sausage included with the meats, but Chef Cuong's spin is with cherry tomatoes. It's a different approach and I'm not mad at it. Folks not looking for this can shoot for bo luc lac, aka shaking beef, which is also recommended. The staff here is sweet, hard-working, and very friendly. They also make a mean Vietnamese coffee and offer free iced self-serve water. The prices are what I would expect in a Midtown food hall, and there's plenty of seating. Anyone checking out the food hall need to make Xeo Yum as part of their eating itinerary. __________ (#1) A play on the Vietnamese sizzling crepe, Banh "xeo" and yum" (#2) Previously the Conservatory and now Stestí Food Hall. (#3) Boh-Neh. Not bone.

Tried to return and get some tik tok noodle soup only to find that they are closed, under new…read moremanagement, and will be re-opening with a different name! So sad.

As of 10/18/26: sold, closed and under renovation. Banner…read moreindicates new establishment will have similar menu.

Solid Vietnamese restaurant located in downtown/east downtown (EaDo) that's been around for…read moredecades. It's walkable from the George R Brown Convention Center and the Marriott Marquis where we found ourselves for a staycation in Houston. I've been to Huynh's many times but it had been a while since I don't frequent downtown nor the medical center as much as I used to. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it's only a 5 minute walk from Marriott Marquis. We walked in late on a Saturday evening (the night of an Astros game down the street at Daikin Park) around 8 pm. We were promptly seated, and the service overall was very good. Everyone was friendly and attentive. My glass of water was always full. We ordered a standard large pho with 4 meats. At first I thought the broth looked a little light, but overall it was delicious. Grilled pork vermicelli with egg roll was amazing as expected. And lastly the pan fried noodle seafood plate was a hit. Everything we ordered and ate was great and we devoured it all. I will say that Huynh's is pricey, so don't think this is like cheap Asian takeout. It's quite nice in terms of ambiance despite the tight parking and surrounding businesses being a bit dingy. Enjoy!

Very good pho broth and noodles, but EVERYTHING ELSE is meh. The real community has moved outta the…read morearea. You should look for better options than this one in the city. Ppl are nice and service was great!

Food: 4.9/5 Service: 4.6/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.7/5 I really enjoyed myself here. I don't think I've ever consumed so much shrimp paste in my life, so if you don't like that flavor you probably wanna go elsewhere, but other than that everything was just really comforting and nice to eat. My least favorite of what we got was the Banh Bot Chien, and even that was still really good and had a nice crunch. Everything else we ordered was all really authentic and very forward with flavor. The restaurant was incredibly busy on the Saturday we went, with the bustling lunch crowd of both large families and old couples filling up the entire restaurant, so try to go at an off-hour where most people aren't eating. It was just an incredible experience that I 100% recommend to anyone wanting authentic Vietnamese food.

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing ambiance…read more We had the Canh Chua ca kho to and bi tai canh. Everything was well balanced and comforting, the Canh Chua could use more tamarind.

Always frequent Nam Giao over the years. Ambience is typical for a Viet restaurant. Service is as…read moregood as it can get on a busy Sunday brunch. Pay the bill at the cash register once you're done eating. Banh beo can be ordered as 8, 16, or 32 mini trays. 16ct was just right if dining for 2 and ordering other dishes. Fish sauce was great and chopped jalapeños are left on the side. Banh ram it (4ct) is another solid dish! Mochi filled with protein and the bottom is like a crispy rice cake. Com ga (rice and grilled chicken + veggies) was also good. Definitely going to dine here again whenever I'm craving their food!

I took my parents here for dinner. There was a lot of open space so we seated right away…read more We ordered: Banh ram it (5/5) (favorite) Banh bot loc la (4/5) Crunchy grilled pork rolls (4/5) Pork and shrimp crystal dumpling (4/5) Banh hoi bo cuan la lot (1/5) (only main dish) The appetizers are amazing . In fact, next time when I come here again, I would only pick the appetizer . Forget all the other dishes. Or maybe the one I picked out was just having the worst day. Ambience wise very typical of a Vietnamese restaurant. On the other hand, their service was not great at all. We had to keep changing our plates and utensils because we keep receiving dirty ones. We had to ask multiple people for to go boxes. When we ask attention from one person to order something , they would refer to another person so the communication was very confusing. Maybe we picked a bad day to go but the awards that they have in the past, doesn't really reflect our dinner experience that night. Lastly, there's free parking out front.

My kids were on a mission to find a great-tasting bowl of pho, so we came across Old Saigon. And…read morewith a name like that, it has to taste homemade, right? The restaurant was easy to find, right off Main Street, and parking was a breeze. When we walked in, the restaurant had a modern look with a beautiful mural celebrating the homeland. We were greeted and told to sit wherever we'd like, so we picked a table and settled in. Our server came by with the menus, napkins, utensils, and plates, all neatly stacked, and then gave us some time before coming back to take our order. We ordered several different bowls of pho so everyone could try something -- salmon, steak and meatballs, and the combo (đặc biệt). Of course, we also had to try their dry pho. We also noticed they had a mango salad with a choice of protein, and since that sounded intriguing, we decided to give that a try too. The mango salad came out first, and I'm honestly still not quite sure how I feel about it. The mango was tart, and there was a creamy element that gave the salad an interesting texture and flavor. I did really like the grilled shrimp, though. Out of the protein options, I'd recommend the shrimp with this salad, although I could also see chicken pairing well with the flavors. Then came the pho. We tried several different broths, and they were all flavorful on their own. I didn't feel like they needed anything added unless you prefer extra spice or seasoning. I also really appreciated how generous they were with the basil. There was plenty to go around, which is always a win when you're eating pho! As we finished up, our server came back to the table with our check and small spoons filled with what looked like crème brûlée. We asked her what it was, and she said she didn't know. We mentioned that it looked like crème brûlée, and she agreed before walking away. I'm not sure if this was something complimentary, a leftover from another dish, or something we were supposed to know about, but it was definitely an unexpected ending to the meal. If you know what this was, I'd love to know! Overall, we'd definitely come back. The food was great, the pho was flavorful, and there were plenty of options for everyone. The service could use a little improvement. Our server seemed to have some difficulty communicating in English, and we could have used a few water refills during the meal. Nothing major -- we probably just needed to speak up more. Good food, easy parking, a nice atmosphere, and a family-friendly menu. We'd come back to try more of what Old Saigon has to offer.

I was so excited to try this restaurant because it was so highly rated on here…read more We ordered delivery and both ordered the pork bowl with a Bogo spring roll deal. The spring rolls were pretty good, but nothing to write home about. The dipping sauce they packed for both the spring rolls and pork bowls had a faint flavor of something that could have had potential, but did not deliver. There was a small garnish of pickled onions and shredded carrot that went so well with the pork bowls. If they included more of that, the bowls would have been star status. But they didn't. And they weren't. Overall, I had a decent lunch. Maybe next time I'll dine in to see if that makes a difference.

This is a good casual dining experience with authentic Vietnamese dishes. And some of these dishes…read moreare not sold or prepared in other restaurants. The place is almost always busy proving the quality of the food and the kind attentive service from the staff. When you enter, I usually just a spot and I'm quickly spotted by a waiter. They take the order quickly and the food comes out relatively quickly and hot. The staff even call out the classic phrase "Nước sôi!" when they bring a hot dish out of the kitchen. This phrase translates to boiling water, but they do this for patron safety. I've ordered the Cơm chiên gà xối mỡ which is fried rice with crispy chicken. The rice and chicken are cooked perfectly and the rice has crunch bits made for it. The chicken also has two dipping sauces that come with it. 5/5 taste We have also had the Bánh Khọt which comes as separate small pancake style foods stuffed with shrimp and batter with a side if fresh vegetables and fish sauce. 5/5 taste They also have some refreshing drinks and soft drinks as well. Large parking lot and the restaurant is in a strip center. Will return!

Really needed a switch up with my usual Bellaire restaurants and I'm so glad I stumbled across this…read moreplace! I've actually been here twice now, and while my experiences were pretty different, one thing stayed consistent: the food is GOOD. The service, however... well, that's where things get a little interesting. First visit: I went on a Thursday afternoon with my mom and toddler, which was already a bold choice on my part. The place was packed AF... there wasn't a single seat left when we walked in. I was really just hoping my son would sit still long enough for us to enjoy a meal. The restaurant was averagely clean, but because they were so busy, we ended up grabbing our own menus and had to wave someone down a few times before we could order. I definitely understood that they were slammed, so I tried not to hold it too much against them. We ordered the bún riêu ốc, bánh khọt, and bún nem cua bể, and thankfully, the food made up for the chaotic service. The bún riêu ốc was a 10/10 for me. I am VERY particular about bún riêu because, in my opinion, my mom makes the best. So when I say this is probably the closest I've had to my mom's, that is a BIG compliment. The broth had that comforting, flavorful quality I look for, and I could honestly eat this all over again. The bánh khọt was surprisingly good too! My mom and I normally don't care for bánh khọt because of the coconut milk base, but we kept seeing it come out to other tables and eventually felt obligated to see what the hype was about. I'd give it a 7/10. Not something I'd normally order, but I'm glad we tried it. The bún nem cua bể was also solid--another 7/10 from me. To me, it's basically a rectangular egg roll. The presentation is almost like a deconstructed bún thịt nướng, and everything comes together nicely when you mix it all up. Second visit: I came back with my boyfriend, and unfortunately, this experience was a little more frustrating. He initially asked for a new bowl of nước mắm because I made the mistake of putting way too much red chili paste in ours. Oops! He asked for some extra nước mắm, and the first time, they brought out what was basically a tiny medicine cup amount. We looked at each other like... you gotta be kidding us... He asked again, and the second time they brought out a slightly bigger plastic cup. At this point, my boyfriend was understandably getting irritated. Then, FINALLY, on the third attempt, a girl came over with an actual regular-sized bowl of nước mắm. It took three tries to get there. I know restaurants get busy, but because this place is relatively small, I do feel like the service could be a little more attentive and consistent. Both of my visits made that pretty apparent. The first time they were overwhelmed by the crowd, and the second time it just felt like there was a disconnect between what we were asking for and what was actually being brought out. Another thing to keep in mind: when this place is packed, it gets HOT. Like, why am I sweating while eating my noodles? So if you're sensitive to heat, just be prepared. Especially the guys... Also, the bánh khọt takes a while to come out, so don't order it expecting a quick meal. It's made to order, and you'll definitely be sitting there for a bit waiting for it. Honestly, just embrace it and order something to snack on in the meantime. Overall, I'd definitely come back because the food is worth it, especially the bún riêu ốc. I just think the service can be hit or miss depending on how busy they are. My first visit was more of a "they're slammed, I get it" situation, while my second visit left me a little more frustrated.

Love this spot in houston for vietnamese street food. They have live DJ on friday and saturday…read morenight after 9pm. Fun and Lively atmosphere, but pretty loud in here so hard to sit and have a conversation. Huge parking lot with plenty of parking. Bathrooms were fairly clean. Love all the cute decorations. Service was good, food also came out pretty fast. Love their salted egg chicken cartridge. The best I've had ever and cant get that taste anywhere else!!! First time trying balut quail egg and it was pretty good. Grilled oyster and clams were pretty good. Chicken feet had really good flavor but it was really tough and chewy.

Glad We Skipped the Dim Sum!…read more We were in Chinatown planning to get dim sum but tried this spot instead, and so glad we did! The inside is charming and authentic, with vintage shutters, birdcage lights, and a Saigon street mural. We tried the grilled seafood combo, Thai squid salad, and crispy pork belly. Everything was great. The seafood combo was a fun sampler, the squid salad was fresh and tangy, and the pork belly had perfectly crispy skin. Service was attentive too. First visit, but definitely not the last. We'll be back to try more!

Home and hungry for pho but wanted a good rich broth and came across the Bun Bo Hue on the Moon…read moreRabbit menu. It was WOW, rich and tasty. Not your average broth! Heavy meaty with a splash of fish broth. Sounds odd but iYKYK! The only thing I would do differently is ask for more slaw mix, but it hit the spot and enough for 2. We added lemongrass pork which was also wonderful. Now the Fried Garlic Shrimp was out of this world with its pepper Lemon dipping sauce! Oh My! I got for lunch the next day but no, we ate it up fast! The fried shrimp skins were perfectly fried and so lightly battered, the shrimp fresh and tasty! I will making this a regular on rotation. Door dash delivery!

Yum yum yum First of all the food exceeded my expectations…read more The soy wings were delicious and crispy. My dinner was the garlic butter shrimp rice bowl and I ate everything. My husband got the shaking beef and the beef was juicy and tender. For dessert we tried the bread pudding and it was just ok.. wouldn't order again but it wasn't bad. I recommend doing a reservation. We went without one and had to wait 40 min. The place isn't not too small but not big. I will be back to try more items.

Annam checks all the boxes for a great family dinner, party of 8. The space is beautiful, nice…read morelocation, great service, and delicious food. The MICHELIN Guide with Bib Gourmand status appears to be well earned. We ordered several cocktails that were delicious but my mocktail was my favorite - the spicy jackfruit. Give it a try with or without alcohol. Pretty presentation. I think we ordered everything on the menu- almost. Here's what we ordered and recommend: * Grilled Wagyu Wrapped Betel Leaf - nicely presented, savored every bite * Tiger Prawn Mango Salad - delicious and refreshing * Gỏi Cá Annam - we fought over this, down to the last bite. Decided not to order more so we could save room for the rest of our dinner. * Chicken wings - spicy and no spicy - loved them both, slightly crunchy and not too much sauce * Tumeric Seabass - delicious but servings were too small * Ora King Salmon Clay Pot - the sauce was on the lighter side than expected but still good, fish was cooked just right * Lemongrass Lamb Chop - asked for medium and the temperature was perfect * Shaking Filet Mignon - nice portion, great flavor, very tender * Whole Branzino steamed - tender, flaky, and moist. This was bursting with flavors! * The desserts were delicious overall, but the tiramisu fell a little short. The flavor was so subtle that I probably wouldn't have recognized it as tiramisu if I hadn't been told what it was. It could definitely use a bolder coffee and mascarpone flavor. The staff was attentive, constant refills on drinks and clean plates. The noise level was medium, Love the liquor bottle presentations along the back wall and the gorgeous chandeliers. I can't wait to return for another fabulous dining experience.

ANNAM has it all…read more Great food, beautiful ambience and good service. Houston Ian's are used to eat Vietnamese food, but once you eat ANNAM's food, you really can taste the difference in quality and precision compared to others.