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    Pho Dung 2

    4.0 (88 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pho dac biet (sm) with individually packaged cutlery set (napkins, hoisin/sriracha, spoon and chopsticks)
    Michelle O.

    The Com Bo Loc Lac (ketchup fried rice, stir-fry beef with side of broth) was new dish I haven't tried from here. As I was eating it, I craved my mom's version, which had a more oyster sauce-flavored sauce and came with more lettuce and scrambled eggs. I haven't had ketchup fried rice in years it feels like, so that was nostalgic. The overall flavors aren't in your face, but if you want lots of basic beef with some fresh veggies on the side and to dress it with lime-salt-pepper and eat it with a side of hot broth, then it makes for a good meal. I did notice that prices have increased.

    pho tai
    T B.

    Incredible. Family Style Vietnamese food. I recently switched my favorite to the #21 Bún Suông, which is to die for, on one of the owners recommendations. Phở Tái Bò Viên had been my go to for the last 30+ years. Everything my wife and I have tried there has been incredible. We go there at least once a week. Bring friends. Bring your whole family. It's so good. Try it and let me know! Trust me.

    #38 Crushed Rice with grilled pork
    Angela W.

    Pho Dung 2 is the absolute best! My food is always hot and fresh. This is my one and only place for great Pho Ga, Vietnamese Egg Rolls and Deep Fried Cornish Hen. It's simple, authentic and never disappoints. Thank you, Pho Dung 2 owners and employees!

    Soursop smoothie
    Sylvia I.

    A friend whose coworkers highly recommended this very clean and shiny place who suggested that I give it a try. The owner warmly offered us a place to sit while with friends, and he took our order and patiently gave us a lesson on the pronunciation of the dishes which made it a very light hearted experience. Their takeout/menu today has 58 items! I ordered the Soursop smoothie. I learned that it is extremely healthy. It reminds me of lemon flavor. It's very thick so I had difficulty using even the wider straw. It has a very pleasant taste. $3.25 For lunch, I ordered the #20, Bún Māng Vįt. I felt like it was very pricy at $8.10 until I dove into it. It is very filling. The duck leg has the bone and cartilage included. The bamboo shoots were cut nicely and not dry. Surprisingly the liver didn't taste livery. There is a generous amount of noodles in the bottom just waiting to be stirred! The soup was delicious after I added some fish sauce and a dab of soy sauce. I would come back to try something new. I hope that you enjoy it!

    Cecil B.

    We always go to this place whenever we are craving Vietnamese noodle soup. The broth in the soup is delicious and full of flavor. You have options on the size of the noodle soup (they have small and large). You can also ask them to put egg noodles instead of rice noodles in your soup. We usually order #6 in the noodles menu with diffeeent variety of meat like steak, tendons, brisket and tripe. More choices in the menu like rice combos, appetizers like the spring rolls. They also offer a wide array of drinks. Service is fast. Highly recommended.

    Chargrilled pork with crushed rice. Com tam thit nuong.
    Patty C.

    This is my favorite Vietnamese noodle house! Though the menu isn't the largest, offering familiar favorites along with a few surprises, the execution is spot on. Located in the Hong Kong shopping center, It never gets insanely crowded for lunch where there is a wait. Several pictures of various popular dishes line the walls, if you would like a visual sneak peek of some of the food. This place is actually CLEAN. Sure, there are the usual food splatter stains on the wall, but the caddies with the condiments and soup spoons are always wiped down, without crumbs or dried up residue like other Vietnamese noodle houses. Some of the servers can barely speak English, so be prepared for that. What really stands out about Pho Dung is that the noodle soups are always served piping hot and steaming. Halfway through your soup, the broth is still holding onto some invigorating heat. There's always some surprise tasty goodies floating around in the various noodle soup dishes I have tried, and the spicy ones like the bun bo hue are just spicy enough to leave that nice lingering burn without needing to gulp down water in between bites. There has never been a disappointing soup I have tried here. Flavors are spot on, neither bland or too salty. Pho is great and everything, but don't be afraid to branch out and try some of the other offerings here. The chargrilled pork is exceptionally good and flavorful, though there is an ample amount of chewy fat on the pieces, which some prefer because of the extra flavor. Eggrolls are also extremely tasty. One of my favorite dishes to order here is banh uot thit nuong which is rolled sheets of thin rice noodles topped with a generous helping of chargrilled pork. Definitely a fun way to eat noodle. Mix some hoison sauce with chile oil and a drop of fish sauce, and dip those noodles in there for delicious results!

    #5 Pho Tai Nam with added fried garlic and a side of onion w/Sriracha and hoisin

    I've searched for an authentic Vietnamese restaurant and i've found my go to. Hands down the best Pho I've had! The broth is so rich and warm. You can honestly do without the condiments. I still filled my pho with everything (also ask for a side of onions and fried garlic) The soursop smoothie was also great!

    Tenia O.

    As my recent check-ins suggest, I'd been fighting off that lil bug that's been going around. What better way to feel better than going on a pho binge! All I can say is this spot is yummmy to my tummy! I've come here plenty times before & things haven't changed. Service is always friendly & quick. Nice, well lit, & clean interior. All the pho options are very tasty. The broth is fresh & piping hot. It's not a watery box of chicken broth heated up! Whether dining in or getting it to-go, they're not stingy with meat selections, veggies or condiments. Idk what it is, but the basil leaves here are the best vs. other joints. Maybe home grown? Love their eggrolls. Crunchy goodness on the outside & tasty savory filling inside. And I wanted to just heat & drink the dipping sauce that comes with them! On my recent visit, customer ahead of me had large order & was being pretty rude for no reason, causing a bit of confusion. Staff offered me water & tea as I waited for my to-go order & still treated the lady kindly. These little things make a big difference in service & keeps me coming back for more.

    Mí Cây Nhãn special egg noodle soup
    Patrick T.

    Another authentic Vietnamese place. Great place to go on a budget and the food was good. I got the Mí Cây Nhãn special egg noodle soup and the spring rolls. The spring rolls and sauce were good. They did some interesting stuff with the soup that I really liked. There were chunks of pork rinds that stayed crispy in the soup. Protein portions were small but thats just the bodybuilder in me wanting more.

    Elizabeth M.

    This is a great restaurant to visit for Vietnamese food. There are plenty of seating spaces and the place is clean, which I really appreciate. The menu is extensive, there are plenty of options to choose from. Although I don't believe they have Banh Mi. They also have a variety of appetizers and drinks. The spring rolls are pretty big. We got the lemon grass chicken and a pork dish. They were both delicious and excellent in flavor and portion. The dishes are pretty hearty, so you will definitely feel full after having your entree. In regard to price, I would say each person eats for about $8-$14.

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    Always hot and fresh food. Owners are very friendly and good service all the time. We always come back.

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    I have been to this restaurant 3X and the food has been so delicious and I think healthy.

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    Ordered the Pho Tai with the flank steak. Wonderful food. Fast. Clean.

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    Xeo Yum

    Xeo Yum

    4.7
    (115 reviews)
    17.6 mi
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    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.

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    Quan Ba Ky

    4.4
    (135 reviews)
    19.9 mi

    This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

    One of the best Vietnamese places I've ever been hands down. I still think about it a year later…read more They had a very big variety of food on the menu, so you could have your fill of Vietnamese dishes. I believe the crawfish is seasonal, so go during crawfish season because this pho was delicious. The crawfish were so tender and the pho was so flavorful. The beef dish was also so good to eat and balanced. The fried beef balanced so well with the fresh salad and rice. I will say that when we went the parking lot was a little deserted at night. I would definitely lock your doors and take all your valuables. But that's all or Houston, so just stay safe!

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    Huynh Restaurant

    Huynh Restaurant

    4.3
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    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!

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    Clay Pot Kitchen - Com Nieu Houston

    4.2
    (126 reviews)
    20.5 mi
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    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.

    I've had this spot on my mind for a while. Why? Because they serve some of my favorite Vietnamese…read morecomfort dishes. Growing up, my mom and grandma would make Cá Kho Tộ and Canh Chua, and those two dishes just belong together. You get the rich, savory flavors from the caramelized fish, while the soup adds the perfect amount of sourness to balance everything out. Before we went, I called to ask if they served Vietnamese egg rolls since my friend was craving some. The guy who answered the phone wasn't the friendliest, but I decided to roll the dice anyway, and I'm glad I did because the food was solid. We started with the egg rolls. At $10.95 for five pieces, I thought they were a little pricey. They came out piping hot and fresh from the fryer with a great crunch, and the fish sauce was delicious. My only complaint was the lettuce--they only gave us one piece. What am I supposed to do with one piece of lettuce? The Canh Chua Tôm had the perfect level of sourness, exactly how I like it. The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the medium-sized bowl was a generous portion. The Cá Kho Tộ was cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and savory with a hint of sweetness, though I would've liked just a touch more salt. Pair it with a bowl of rice and some soup, and it's hard to beat. Overall, this place was solid. Is it better than my grandma's? Absolutely not--but that's a tough standard to live up to. It definitely satisfied the craving, and yes, I'd come back.

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    Bún Nhân Quán

    Bún Nhân Quán

    4.1
    (94 reviews)
    20.6 mi

    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!

    Located in the My Hoa Market Plaza, this restaurant is a one-stop shop for satisfying all your to…read moreVietnamese noodle soup and street food cravings. The menu extensive, so there's definitely something for everyone. While the price might seem a little high at first glance, but the portion are generous and many dishes are made to share. The Bun Mam was packed with abundance of fresh seafood and it came with great noodle portion, enough to split the bowl between the table. The Banh Khot was perfectly crispy on the outside, while staying light and delicate on the inside. It paired great with their house-made kumquat dipping sauce. It was a little sweet for liking, but diluting with some water balanced it out nicely. I had a great experience and left impressed by both dishes I've tried. I'll definitely will be back to explore more of their menu, especially their variety of snail dishes which looked incredibly delicious.

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    HEM Kitchen And Bar

    HEM Kitchen And Bar

    4.1
    (432 reviews)
    19.9 mi
    $$

    I had little experience with Vietnamese cuisine and so did not know what to expect when I went to…read moredone at Hem. Oh how I've been missing out! I loved the street vendor feel that hits you from the moment you walk up with the casual outdoor seating. However, the interior, with its regal decor and trendy feel was what caught my attention. Our waiter was very kind and took time to explain the items on the menu, and his recommendation of the egg coffee drink was perfect for what I was looking for! The egg rolls, skewers, fried rice and clams were all delicious. Everything was rich in flavor and unique compared to other Asian cuisines I had tried before. Can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu!

    Hem has quickly become one of my go-to spots for Vietnamese street food. The vibe is good with a…read morecute, traditional street food feel for their outdoor seating, and their indoor decor is just as charming, especially during the holiday season. The food is consistently great, and the prices are reasonable, especially considering the wide range of seafood options. I've tried the razor clams, and the grilled pompano, and I highly recommend both! They also have a solid lunch menu, which makes it an even better value. Service is always good, and the seating areas, inside and out, are very inviting. Definitely worth checking out!

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