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    Pho Mai Tai

    3.9 (310 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Chinese
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    General T'sao Shrimp
    Sarai S.

    Disgusting ! Absolutely disgusting ! Chicken dry, fried rice and egg rolls disgusting! Shrimp is even worse. They penny pinch everything out of you and it might be because they it don't seem like they get much service. Absolutely never again!

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    Joe R.

    Was in Houston and picked up a some Pho, and I went to Pho Mai Tai for some Bún, vermicelli noodles with pork and an egg roll, and it was delicious. The vermicelli was perfectly cooked, the vegetables were fresh, the sweet sauce it comes with it was mild but sweet, the egg roll was fantastic. It has been a while since I've had a good bún and I highly recommend Pho Mai Tai. Whenever I'm in Houston I will be back.

    We have a shrimp,pork,chicken egg noodle soup

    Good service and very good food when you come in ,you can choose to sit I feel safe and open to any question to ask the workers ,the food don't take long aswell it took a good enough time I'd enjoy coming here with friend or a little family gathering

    Seafood Pho
    Jessica F.

    The best Vietnamese spot around! I love their broth for Pho and I've basically tried everything on their menu! I love the paintings on the walls, it gives it nice ambiance. And I fell in love with their salted limeade drink! 5 stars! 10 stars! I always love coming back here!

    Allison K.

    Came here on a Saturday night with 5 other friends and even though the restaurant was pretty busy, we were still able to be seated right away. I ordered the large Pho Tai Nam (eye round steak and well done flank). The broth was delicious and the noodles/meat were all great! Honestly, the mixed reviews on this place scared me a little bit but thankfully, my experience here was more positive than negative. The only downside is that service took a while but again, it was pretty busy when we came in so I understand. If I'm ever in the area again and craving pho, I'll be coming back to Pho Mai Tai!

    Andrea C.

    my go to comfort food spot! they do not play with the portions either. my favorite order is their general tso's tofu with fried rice, it's so crispy and tangy. i've also tried the rock and roll tofu, the veggie banh mi, and tofu banh mi, but i always come back to the general tsos tofu. when getting to go, they made my order so fast- in about 5-8 minutes on a friday night! when i got home it was still nice and warm. the lobby is general, and the restaurant itself is in an unassuming area, right by a kroger tucked behind the gas station. It is the crispiest tofu i've had in houston so far (looking at you rice box...)

    R17: Rice in Chicken Claypot
    Chee Keat F.

    This place is a little hard to rate. We ordered the rice claypot and crispy flat rice noodle. They both look fantastic, and portions were very generous for the price. However, they both looked better than they tasted. The claypot rice was on the bland side, and the beef was rather stringy and chewy. Ambiance was fine - above average for a Vietnamese restaurant. We had no issues with the service despite the place being quite full. This place is still quite promising though. It was quite packed while we were there. We would probably give it another chance but try something else from their large menu.

    Grilled Garlic Shrimp and Garlic Noodle Orange Chicken Combination Fried Rice
    Dameo K.

    The food was delicious! The orange chicken was very crispy and all the food came out fresh! Overall, everything tasted great and even the water tasted refreshing! There was no wait at all and the food came out quick .

    The tapioca drink menu selection
    Yanell R.

    Pho Mai Tai is always my go to for some quick, and delicious Asian food. I always order the Pork Vermicelli Bowl because it is so light and filling. Some of my other favorite dishes include Rock and Roll Tofu, Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Fried Rolls, Wonton Soup, Pork Dumplings, Egg Rolls, Combination Fried Rice, and their Crab ragoons. All of which are delicious and filling. The staff is always sweet and attentive. The ambiance inside is very calming. The tapioca drink menu selection.

    Large beef combination
    Klemens T.

    Came here for the first time with my wife. Ordered the beef combination, fried spring rolls, bbq pork banh mi, and bbq chicken vermicelli. We also ordered some Vietnamese coffee. Everything was crazy delicious. They had all the condiments that I needed to make my special dipping sauce and the pho broth was on point. The banh mi bread was so warm and crunchy soft. The vermicelli would probably be better with bbq pork instead. Highly recommend this place. Moving here from Hawaii eating legit dishes, then moving to Texas where food were tasty, but not the same. This place reminds me of home. Food were all fantastic, portions were big and for a reasonable price. All the staff were friendly and fast. Large parking lot and lots of tables and chairs.

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    there was a hair in my food. I saw it as soon as I opened my sandwhich. I am disappointed

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    Food is good, and the people are super nice! You can dine in or pick up both have good service.

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    Come to eat here all the time amazing place amazing service affordable and they are fun food taste great

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    Xeo Yum

    4.7
    (115 reviews)
    16.7 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)
    14.1 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
    (1.3k reviews)
    17.4 mi
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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

    Clay Pot Kitchen - Com Nieu Houston

    4.2
    (126 reviews)
    14.3 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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    Nam Giao

    Nam Giao

    4.0
    (486 reviews)
    14.3 mi
    $$

    My god. This place was spectacular. We randomly came across this restaurant on a whim and had no…read moreidea that this was a michelin recognized spot. But after eating here, I understand why. I never had central vietnamese food before and never heard of most of these dishes. We saw that everyone was getting the three appetizer platter, bun bo hue, and had to try it. I also got the chicken vermicelli just as a classic. But every single item in the bun bo hue platter was jawdroppingly good. I never had anything like it before. I didn't know there were vietnamese dishes that utilized mochi flour and now I can never go back. Every single item was so good. The mochi was cooked so perfectly as every bite was so chewy and soft with no hard clumps at all. The meat that came with them as well were so sweet and tender. The vermicelli plate was awesome too as you can make a wrap with the lettuce and veggies and rice noodles and they all come together to mouthwatering perfection. I found a new spot to hyperfixate on whenever I come to houston.

    I've dined here many times with my family and have always enjoyed the food and service, which is…read morewhy this experience was so disappointing. Today was the first time we visited during peak hours, and we waited about 45 minutes to be seated. That didn't bother me because we expected the same great service we've always received. Unfortunately, after being seated, we were completely overlooked. Multiple tables that were seated after us were greeted, had their orders taken, and were served while our table was never acknowledged. My family is Vietnamese, but I am not, and I couldn't help but wonder if favoritism played a role in how tables were treated. After waiting an hour without anyone taking our order--or even offering us water--we finally left. What made it even more frustrating was that we had two toddlers with us who were incredibly patient the entire time. Despite seeing us sitting there for so long, the staff made no effort to check on us or even acknowledge our presence. The food has always been worth coming back for, but the complete lack of service on this visit was unacceptable.

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    Bún Nhân Quán

    Bún Nhân Quán

    4.1
    (94 reviews)
    14.4 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

    4.1
    (432 reviews)
    14.1 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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