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Pho Thy used to be my favorite pho place where I used to live. I had gone a few more times when visiting my parents, but it wasn't the same. I found out that Kelly is no longer the owner. I immediately confirmed that based on the quality of the food. The broth was bland, the rare steak is no longer the marinated filet with the flavor of lemongrass. It's just plain slices of rare eye of round beef like most typical pho places. The spring rolls were lower quality compared to Kelly's. It was the same for the Vietnamese Egg Rolls. It's unfortunate they didn't inherit the quality and flavors of the original Pho Thy. I think a better option would be Pho Vi-Vi. read more

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Diem T.

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Went to pho thy. Bf got a Pho Ga and I got the Special Pho. Both of us thought our broths were very flavorful and delicious. We both really enjoyed it. He said they have more chicken than some of the other places he been too and it tastes amazing. The viet coffee was pretty good as well, it was strong and more on the bitter side. The tables had lots of random cracks in it and the place definitely looked a little old. read more

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Excellent phood! One of the best broths I've ever had honestly. Very robust and flavorful. Wanted to give more stars but the service was terrible, the meat was overcooked and the water tasted like bleach. read more

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Had a fantastic experience here. Bun Bo Hue was legit. For an old restaurant, tables are clean. plenty of silverware, and waiter was very attentive. Will be back again. read more

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Rachael R.

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Wonderful customer service!! Clean and delicious food. The staff were very accommodating and for my pick up order they made sure to take special care of packing my food and even offered me a water while I waited read more

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The food is yummy and good prices . Definitely recommend this place very authentic Vietnamese food .

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My favorite place for a combination pho and a Vietnamese iced coffee!! I normally place the order on the phone and it's ready in less than 10 minutes. Sometimes there's a little language barrier on the phone, but I have never been given the wrong order. On a side note; this restaurant seems to be a family owned restaurant. I love walking in to pick up my food and it's like walking into a family meeting. Staff is always so friendly. read more

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Honestly my go to spot for pho near home. I absolutely love the broth. Something about it always makes me feel absolutely better. It helps that it's also so tasty. I'm rounding up the numbers but $12 bucks for a small bowl of pho, but I usually get the combo which comes with a drink and 2 delicious egg rolls or spring rolls for $15. Those egg rolls are big and extremely flavorful. It has a good crunch to it. And the sauce youdip it in? SPICY, If you love spicy it's fantastic. It's a pretty quiet restaurant. Never too noisy. Stop by for sure to enjoy their delicious food. read more

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Tony H.

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Been coming here more frequently since Pho Binh's closure. Pho Thy is located in the same strip mall with Ben Thanh Food Market and Family Dollar on the corner of Fuqua and Sabo. They have started serving pho with fresh rice noodle but today I wanted to try one of their less known dish on the recommendation of the waiter. Bun Bo Hue has a distinct flavor that's can probably be described as pho's sexy cousin. They executed the Bun Bo Hue very well here. Great balance of sweet and umami flavors that's created by the fermented shrimp paste. The restaurant do get crowded on the weekends but during the week you never have to wait for a table and the food will come to the table faster than a cheeseburger at McDonald's. read more

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Tam H.

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Ăn gì, Ở đâu Ăn gì? Cơm tấm Ở đâu? pho thy I really like eating Cơm tấm here, it's really delicious! read more

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Nhật T.

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Excellent food here!!! Must try these Bo Ne or Vietnamese Beef Sizzling. It comes with a bread to dip in. Also Vietnamese Broken Rice or Com Tam is delicious too. The meat is thick cut and flavourful. Service are awesome. Waiter are attentive and fast too. read more

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We've been here many times, and long story short: it's good quality pho for a decent price. Their portions are generous. $7 for small, $8 for large, and $9 for XL. They give a lot of vermicelli & meat for the cost. Broth is hearty. I always get the large pho tai. After going to mediocre pho places with small portions at an astronomical price, this was refreshing. Service is as expected, not super personable but gets the job done. Bathrooms smell really strange and this place really lacks cleanliness, as many other authentic Vietnamese restaurants do. If you're able to overlook this, you'll enjoy your dining experience. 1 star off for a disappointing experience we've had coming here during our last visit. The place closes at 8 PM on Sundays. We drove nearly an hour with my grandma, arriving at 7:30. When we came in, they refused to serve us and said the kitchen had been closed down for the evening. They couldn't make any exception. While we respect that the employees wanted to go home, it was very frustrating not knowing they'd close down so soon, and 30 minutes is really early to have closed the place down, leaving our elderly grandma hungry and confused. read more

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Kenya H.

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I don't know if it's cus I'm Black but there service to me was rude and horrible first they tried to over change me I caught it and it was like they got mad they they over charged me by x2. It dodnt make sense then they didn't. Even hand me my food they treated me so disrespectfu" oh like it's overwhelming there I wouldn't recommend! read more

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David N.

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3 years ago

Why did it take me this long to write a review for Phở Thy? This has been my family's go-to phở spot for years. We honestly don't get our phở elsewhere. We always order their phở and can I say, it's the hands-down best damn bowl in town! When they bring it out of the kitchen, it's visually stunning. The broth isn't covered with a floating layer of beef fat compared to other places, and the smell is so inviting. You can tell they've been cooking this broth for hours. Another plus is that the bowl comes out piping hot. I recommend tasting a sip of the broth before you add anything. It's so rich, pure, and hearty. Honestly, we usually eat without any additional condiments because it's that good on its own. But you can add hoisin sauce, sriracha, and lime to enhance the flavors. I usually order the đặc biệt or special combo, which has all of the beef cuts. My favorites are the flank and filet mignon. They're so tender that they almost melt in your mouth. For your vegetables, my mom always orders the bean sprouts steamed and the vinegared onions. Trust me. Overall, for the price and value, I highly recommend this place to anyone willing to make the drive to Phở Thy. read more

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Yall should try tex pho 10 away, cheaper and waaaay better, & they dont charge for lemons and needed condiments, this place has their Sriracha in ketchup packets and charge for more than 1, ridiculous & i'm pretty sure they make up their prices depending on the customer read more

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Tai P.

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We've been to Pho Thy for many years. it is always good Pho here. But today, I have 'Com Tam' (the Broken Rice with Pork Chop); the grill pork is so tender enough and taste great. My son enjoys his 'Bo Ne' the Fajitas Beef and meat balls serve with french bread. My wife loves the pho serve with new fresh noodles. we have a good time and everyone enjoys the good. read more

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Everett T.

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Customer of over 7 years. The food never fails to be excellent. The staff are all very kind and respectful. The restaurant's atmosphere is filled with family, love, and overall joy for food and socializing. I never get judged as well for the color of my skin, they way I look, etc. from going to other places compared to here. Everyone accepts everyone and I'm happy to have been able to go twice or thrice a month here for the 7-8 years I have so far. Keep up the amazing work! read more

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Diem N.

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Omg what a hidden hole in the wall for pho! By far my favorite pho place now. Where have you been? I ordered the pho tai gan and it was delicious! The soup base did not need anything added to it. It was the perfect savory broth that warms your heart and soul. The meat omgggg! You can tell it was made with love; im guess it was crafted with salt and pepper and maybe lime was added. It was well beaten because the meat was soft and it breaks apart so easily. It goes great with the pho. One down side was I had a lot of noodles in my bowl though. I was too full to eat all the noodles. If they had added less noddles it would make me crave for more. But overall it was worth the drive for me. I live 45 mins away. The place does not smell great when you enter, but don't let that make you run. The pho is worth it!!! My husband and son also killed their pho. The service was quick too. We were surprised that the pho came out fast. We literally just placed an order too. read more

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Tan V.

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The grilled pork spring rolls are really good, and the Pho is also delicious! Y'all should come and get this Pho right here. The best read more

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Melvin S.

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I have been going to Pho Thy for over 10 years or every since they opened. I have brought my grandkids here every since they were born. We usually eat Beef PhoSliced Rare Beef SteakSpring Rolls etc. They have never failed to give the best service and food you could get. I eat here at least once a week. I have tried many Pho shops. This one excels way above all the rest. I would highly recommend Pho Thy to anyone. read more

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Today is coldes day; let eating one bowl pho soup from pho thy is the best time right now. Let go to eat pho now everyone read more

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The food here are great. Best Pho I have had in Houston so far. Green Bean Milk are good too, not too sweet. 1 bottle can makes you full for a day long. read more

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Hoavan H.

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Ở Houston có quán phở thy south45 hương vị pho thơm, thịt tái mềm, thịt Nam rất ngon, rất tuyệt vời khi ăn ở đây read more

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Michelle N.

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We eat here weekly. Food is always on point. You wont be disappointed if craving for pho fix.

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Nabeel A.

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Pho Thuy is a hole in a wall Vietnamese restaurant that is family owned. A classmate of mine took me out to this gem and it was great. Affordable, tasty, healthy, and delicious. I ordered their rice with chicken (photo) and the chicken was well seasoned and grilled. I was pleased with the service and food and their prices. read more

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Gabriela C.

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Came with my family for dinner since we were craving pho. The pho was very flavorful and actually had a good amount of meat in it. The spring rolls were also really good and my kids really enjoyed the peanut sauce that came with it. Service was a little slow but other than that it was pretty good. read more

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Nicholas S.

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I definitely recommend trying out Pho Thy if you're in the area! It was some of the best Vietnamese food in Houston! On top of that, the prices are phenomenal. You can't go wrong! Try the Bun Bo Hue and Thai Tea! read more

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Davis K.

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Pho soup got hair inside many times They don't look Stir egg roll also got hair The lady owner so rude My family n friends never coming back here anymore The restroom so fucking nasty read more

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Michelle A.

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One of My favorite places for Pho. I also love their Thai tea and Vietnamese egg rolls. Service is always fast and food is always hot and fresh. read more

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Jose G.

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Let me start by saying I'm not a pho kinda guy. So I did not order the PHO. I had the grilled beef with steamed rice and a fries egg on the side. It was a tasty and well portioned dish. 8/10 for flavor. It's not the best I've had but it's seems authentic and very affordable. I went with a large group of co-workers, about 12 of us. Most of them had the pho, it's served in very large bowls. They seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed their meals. It's a very casual restaurant, not the cleanest, not the newest, but it has a steady stream of diners come through while we were there. The wait staff was friendly but did have a little problem taking our orders, good thing we had two Vietnamese speakers dining with us. If ever I'm in the mood for some Vietnamese style food I will consider stopping by there again. read more

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Joanna T.

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Came here based on my date's recommendation. This is probably hands down my favorite pho place near my area. The broth is so rich and light, the meat was tender, the noodles cooked perfectly; it was just a sweet melody of flavors that graced my palate. It's a rather small place and I would not have expected to come in here if I had just seen it in passing. It's a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. I honestly didn't think that it would end up being as busy as it was, but it was. The only thing is the ratio of noodles to meat was a bit off. There was more meat than there were noodles, not that that bothered me too much, but I would have enjoyed more noodles with every bite of meat. Overall, I do have to say that this place has the best pho around. I would definitely recommend this place to any fellow pho lovers and I plan on coming back for sure. read more

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This could possibly be the best pho I've ever had. It is a hole in the wall type of place but don't let it fool you! I've recommended many friends because it's that great! Their brother is so flavorful and savory that you really don't need to add much. They are also very generous with their meat portions. MUST TRY: Vietnamese iced coffee - I personally think it's the best that I have had! It is a little thick so take that in mind but I personally have no complaints. Their smoothies are great and fresh made! read more

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Frank P.

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Yea a hole in the wall for sure but always one of the best places to try the pho is delicious a must have for any occasion love this place

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We visited Pho Thy after a recommendation from a friend. This is probably the best Pho I've had on this side of town. Everything tastes authentic and is prepared within moments. The portion sizes and prices are very reasonable. The restaurant itself is large and clean. The staff is extremely friendly and patient. We enjoyed the Vietnamese egg rolls, beef Pho in the baby and medium sizes. We will definitely be back and recommend that everyone stop by. read more

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David N.

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I have been contemplating the move to SE Houston. My fiancee and I have been house searching and this area seems to be the most affordable right now. As we are searching we have been getting hungry! One of the stops we have been able to visit is this Pho restaurant. Their broth is actually quite solid and their tai (raw beef) is seasoned well. Some places just give you unflavored beef here it is marinated and tenderized. The service can be spotty depending on when you come. It seems to be the best in the area. It's not on the same level as Bellaire, but I never knew there was a small pocket of Vietnamese restaurants in this area. read more

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Quoc-Bao N.

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This is a good restaurant for pho if you live far away from Chinatown in Houston. I bought a small size for pho for $7 and received a good amount of meat and vermicelli. I recommend this place for it's good quality and amount of pho for a decent price. Service is average, but the pho is great based on the location (there's not that many good Vietnamese restaurants nearby) and its decent price. read more

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Amy Y.

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Another pho restaurant... Personally I don't feel as if they have anything that makes them stand out... I prefer this place over the trailer that everyone seems to love for some reason... One thing that they do have going for them is excellent customer service. While their English may be broken they try and they do a great job at making it seem like they care! read more

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Lise Z.

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7 years ago

I am so glad pho thy is close to my job. I come here at least once a week because the food is bomb. The fact that they have a baby pho is so unique & smart! Great prices for great quality. Definitely recommend if you are wanting to try a new spot, two thumbs up. read more

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I love this spot to eat with my family, especially my kids. Employees are super nice and the food over all is delicious! read more

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10910 Fuqua St
Houston, TX 77089
South Belt/Ellington
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(281) 481-8929
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Hours

What time does Pho Thy open?

Pho Thy opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Pho Thy close?

Pho Thy closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Pho Thy take credit cards?

Yes, Pho Thy takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pho Thy have catering options?

No, Pho Thy does not have catering options.

Does Pho Thy serve alcohol?

No, Pho Thy does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pho Thy have TVs?

Yes, Pho Thy has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pho Thy have bike parking?

No, Pho Thy does not have bike parking.

Does Pho Thy have outdoor seating?

No, Pho Thy does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Pho Thy have parking?

Yes, Pho Thy has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Pho Thy have free WiFi?

No, Pho Thy does not have free WiFi.

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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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Clay Pot Kitchen - Com Nieu Houston

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.

Com Nieu Houston is probably one of the best in the Houston area when it comes to authentic…read moreVietnamese food. I've been going here for several years, both in person and for take-outs, and they have never failed to impress me. I like to go here for late lunch or early dinner when the restaurant isn't as busy. The restaurant is in the same shopping center as the Chase Bank and Thanh Da Quan. Even though it's located on the far side of Chinatown near My Hoa Market, the drive is definitely worth it. The restaurant is small and well decorated, and the workers are nice. The dishes are a bit pricey compared to other Vietnamese restaurants for the portion size, but the taste and quality definitely make it worth it. Even my parents, who are super picky when it comes to Vietnamese restaurants, love the food at Com Nieu Houston. Like the name, most of the dishes here are in clay pots. Everything is always super flavorful and perfectly cooked. My absolute favorites are the Thit Ba Chi Kho To (caramelized pork belly), the Suon Non Rim To (braised spare ribs) and the Canh Chua Tom (Vietnamese sweet and sour soup with shrimps). I also really love their Com Chien Ca Man (salted fish & chicken fried rice), which I think is one of the best in town, as well as their Ga Kho Xa Ot (braised lemongrass chicken). The Ca Bong Lau Kho To (caramelized catfish) is my parents' favorite. Photos are from my most recent visit.

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Nam Giao

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.

One of my favorite spots in Houston! Not your usual Vietnamese pho spot, amazing small dishes…read more Must get the banh beo chen - I recommend at least 8 per person and doctoring it up with the fish sauce and jalapeño. My favorite appetizers (in order): Banh beo chen, Banh ram it, banh bot loc, egg rolls, crystal dumplings. Personally I wasn't a fan of the paste-y texture of the banh nam but that is a personal preference! Service is not the most hospitable but very quick. We were reseated after spotting a cockroach under our table. But even so I would come back to have this amazing food any day.

Banh ram it (mochi on crisp mochi)

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Combo plater 1

Old Saigon Cafe

This is such an underrated Vietnamese spot!!! I found it online and decided to try it out. And it…read moredid not disappoint. Very surprised with the options and the menu. The service was good, the ambience is super casual but the menu was phenomenal. They had artichoke and salmon pho! I clearly love a good pho and I was all for it! I got the artichoke pho with chicken and it was a 10/10!!! I wish this spot was in Atlanta where I live. I would most definitely be a regular. The fried rice and green beans chicken was awesome too. It was a 10/10 full flavor bomb. recommend.

I can tell they are definitely cutting costs…read more. For the shrimp only spring roll - they used ice berg instead of romane - 2 shrimp split instead of 3 - no caramelized peanut inside or in the peanut sauces - lots of lettuce - not as much noodles Soup - ton of noodles and veggies - not as much meat meat I hope you guys make through and profit

Old Saigon Special Bowl...soooo good!

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Goi Cuon - summer roll

Bún Nhân Quán

4.1

(91 reviews)

24.4 mi

one of the best noodle joint in houston with variety of Vietnamese authentic soup. I love their…read morebanh khoc and bôt chien!

Food - 10/10 I will say the Vietnamese coffee was THICC! Almost a syrup consistency. Whew! The Banh…read moreKhot was creamy as I didn't have the traditional one but this one was still very good and I'd come back for it again. Service - 10/10 The young lady who served me was so sweet and was wonderful the whole time. Ambiance - 8/10 It's like most Vientnamese restaurants. It's nothing spectacular but it was bright and clean and definitely a popular place. I will be coming back that's for sure.

Bun Dau Mam Tom

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Pha Lau

HEM Kitchen And Bar

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!

This is my family's go-to lunch spot whenever we're craving a hearty, flavorful meal. We almost…read morealways order the Bo Ne, and it never disappoints. The meat is juicy and tender, and the baguette soaks up all the delicious flavors from the meat, eggs, butter, and pâté. The side salad is fresh and crisp, balancing the rich, savory flavors of the Bo Ne. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a welcoming atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. Both the Bo Ne and service have remained consistently excellent over the years, which is why we keep coming back!

Crispy pork belly (GET THIS!) $16

Inside - Decor

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Sò Điệp Nướng Trứng Cút

Moon Rabbit

Came in to eat on a Saturday night around 8PM. They take walk ins, but we made reservations and I…read moream so glad we did. Upon arriving, every table was taken except our table w a reserved sign on it. The restaurant was bustling, but I could still hear my husband over the music and noise. The menu is huge!!! I didn't know where to start. But our server, Vanessa, helped us make a few choices. We started off w bánh xèo tostadas, bánh béo, & carpaccio. Then we had calamari and their steak special. I asked for a side of papaya slaw for some veggies. My favorite dish of the night was the carpaccio. So many flavors perfectly melded together. Loved the crunch of the fried onions and peanuts. 10/10 dish, in my opinion. Authentic banh xèo usually has an airier, crisp crepe, but theirs was more crunchy - great for their tostada take. Very flavorful. Each piece had one shrimp, but plenty of pork belly bites. The nuoc mam drizzled on it was tasty. Fried calamari - this is a big dish for, I believe, $'19. I prefer the dipping sauce on the side so that the batter doesn't get soggy. This did happen here, but it didn't stop us from finishing every last bite. The green sauce was good, not the usual dipping sauce for fried calamari. Steak special - they have another steak dish on their menu, but this one was pepper crusted w smashed potatoes. The potatoes were super crispy and flavorful and the steak was perfectly cooked - a beautiful pink medium rare. The portion was huge and justified the $39 price point. The staple steak dish came with a papaya slaw and I had to have it. It was bright and limey - I can see why they serve it with their steak. Bánh beo - my least favorite of the night. A bit thicker than I like. Still good, but there were a lot of other great dishes that I could easily pass on this one. Try their hibiscus artichoke tea.

In the mood for elevated Asian/Vietnamese in the Heights with cool, modern vibes? Check out Moon…read moreRabbit. Made a reservation for 4 via Resy. Easy peasy. We got there 15 minutes before to make sure we could find parking. They have a small lot but all the spaces were taken despite being before 6 pm on a weekday. And a few spots had noticeable broken glass so be careful. We fortunately found street parking close by; double checked the signs because I ain't getting towed for nothing. Then I double checked inside with staff to make sure where I parked was ok. On to the food: we got several happy hour appetizer items: soy garlic wings, Brussels sprouts, bao bun, roasted oysters. All was good but not amazing. I then ordered the pho tai chinh for myself - I was quite impressed with the portions and the price! Wifey got the lemongrass pork banh mi - good but not amazing. Overall I would say the food taste and portions were good, but note this is elevated Asian cuisine, so it'll run you $20-$30 minimum. Now the service - definitely super friendly staff. It was our first time there so maybe they brought out the extra friendliness. Even the chef came out and greeted us to make sure we liked the food. Waitress was very kind and checked on our table a LOT. Almost too much. Overall a good experience, yummy food, not a fan of the parking (a common problem in the Heights), and expensive for Asian food but that's expected. Enjoy!

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Annam Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5

(62 reviews)

14.9 mi

Michelin star deserved! This place was fabulous! Great service? Beautiful restaurant and amazing…read morefood! We ordered shrimp stuffed pepper and my god today it was excellent! It comes in a set of 2 but we got a 3 pack! I ordered the grilled branzino and let me tell you! That chimichurri sauce !! Clutch! It is demonetisation and truly grilled to perfection. My friends ordered the filet mignon and the chicken and they were equally as impressed! I ordered the espresso mousse for dessert which comes out in the shape of a coffee bean. Cuteeee and perfect! This place didn't disappoint and it is a must visit.

Superb service. They were extremely attentive and polite. Food came out in a timely manner, the…read morechecked up regularly and water was constantly refilled. This is a higher end fine dining restaurant so you should expect the portion sizes and price to be pretty comparable to a lot of other finer dining restaurants. Overall the food's flavor was fantastic. I ordered the king salmon clay pot. I thought the salmon was so tasty! They added pepper and sauce to the salmon - It was tender and flavorful and paired nicely with white rice. The quail (not pictured below) also was super flavorful and was cooked so well it tasted like beef. The soup was also light and refreshing, similar to a west lake soup. It was thicker consistency and had cilantro and chucks of lobster. The drinks served were also super balanced. We ordered the mojito and the dragon fruit cocktail. The mojito was the right balance between minty and sweet with just a hint of alcohol flavor. For the dragon fruit cocktail, it was very fruity, on the sweeter side but not overpowering and was topped with egg whites to give it a little bit of frothiness. I will say, we are slightly underdressed to enter this establishment. Everything seemed so luxurious and many people were in formal business wear! Keep this in mind if you go! There is a parking deck right next to the location as well, both self parking and valet!

Lovely interior & very intimate with just under 20 tables

Shrimp

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Pluckers Wing Bar - Shepherd

10/10. Absolutely love their wings. It's always good, the parking typically sucks BUT it's okay. I…read morelove the wings

great ambiance and the servers were very attentive . The…read moresports on every TV is a plus .. Best of all the wings !

My usual seat at the bar

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose

Omg happy hour was so great and Nemo was so personable! Would highly recommend the hibiscus and…read moreskinny margs

Justin was our server and was amazing! So attentive and nice! Loved the vibe of the restaurant! All…read morethe employees seemed like family and you could tell they all got along! Food was great! Definitely returning anytime I'm back in town!! No notes, 10 out of 10!!!