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    Pho Zen Texas

    3.4 (156 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Brandon R.

    Great meal. This place has been there for a while and we finally gave it a shot in January. I noticed a sign that says under new management out front and if that's the case then they are paying attention to quality. The pork had great seasoning and was lean and tender. The fried rice was excellent and my wife's Pho also good. We ordered fresh spring rolls as an app and I'm pretty sure one of the chefs made them to order. I would highly recommend trying Pho Zen!

    Although seemingly good, and a truly favorite  pastime of mine, Pho Zen is a repeat offender of The Houston Health Department.
    Bryan K.

    This is a seemingly great place, and a truly favorite pastime of mine. That's why it was horrible to learn that Pho Zen is a repeat offender of The Houston Health Department. The location has been, at times, temporarily closed due to failure to address "roaches, flies, rodents and other pests on the premises." Please, please remedy these health hazards! You guys have been great and I want to continue dining here (as I have since you took over Quizno's) without you being shutdown or anyone getting sick. Please take your customers' well-being seriously. We like you. Please respect us. https://houston-tx.healthinspections.us/media/search.cfm?q=d&f=62333A1A-5056-A20F-9E7FEFD7E21B793F&i=2C3082FB-5056-A20F-9E4D14CD46A3B6B6&sd=09/30/2019&ed=10/15/2019&z=ALL&m=LIKE&maxrows=10&e=Pho%20zen&tp=ALL#

    75. Vietnamese Coffee
    Lauren S.

    Worst Vietnamese coffee I have ever had. It was extremely strong and the bottom part was extremely dark and super thick sludge that was not even mixed in well or drinkable. Do not waste your money trying it.

    Bowl of yum yum
    nathalie m.

    Went there for lunch on Friday afternoon. The place is small and inviting, very cutely decorated. The aroma of all the goodies being concocted in the kitchen welcomes you as you step through the doors. I'm going to guess the waitress and waiter were also the owners? They were kind and very attentive. The food...ah the food! We had Pho, spring rolls and fresh lemonade. The soup was piping hot how I like it, the spring rolls fresh and the lemonade on point. The freshness of the soybeans was impressive. Crispy and crunchy. Not a bit brownish and soggy like at some places. Def recommend this place, this just became the new place to go for Pho.

    Very berry smoothie with boba
    Christina A.

    So I was a bit scared to come here due to the mixed reviews but I'm glad I did. The place was very clean and the service was exceptional. We were greeted once we entered and we sat a table. The waiter brought the menu fast and got our orders started. The egg rolls came out fast and were steaming they were also devious ! Can go wrong with that. The boba smoothie was okay nothing wrong on their part I just don't think I wanted that flavor even tho I asked for it. The pho was delicious my husband enjoyed his too and he's pretty picky about pho broth. I'll give this place a 3.7/5.

    No bag of veggies :(
    Victoria M.

    I was very excited to have another pho option in the area. I stopped in at 7:50pm on a Tuesday and noticed that they close at 8. I asked if they could accommodate a to-go order and they were super nice about it and even thanked me for being considerate of them. I glanced over the menu and went with my standard test-a-new-pho-place order: pho tai and com thit nuong. Altogether I waited around 10 minutes. In that time, at least 2 other people came in for to-go orders and one couple for dine-in, all of which were taken care of. Only one couple was turned away when they showed up right at 8pm and were told that the kitchen was closed. I got my food and went home to check the goods. Pho tai w/ rare beef and meatballs: the broth was very aromatic but lacked beefiness. Noodles and rare beef were fine, meatballs were a little tough. They either forgot (I hope) or just don't give out the bag of veggies/accoutrements that come with. I don't need the veg, but I do need the lime/sriacha/hoisin. What's worse is that I somehow had run out of sriacha at home and only had a lemon :( So it ended up being lemon/chili paste/hoisin instead. Com thit nuong cha gio (grilled pork rice plate w/ eggroll): I'm glad this came with the eggroll so I could try it without getting a whole order. Better still because the eggroll was just so-so. The pork was done well and they use the regular (not crushed) rice. The nuoc mam is a bit sweeter and less spicy than other versions I've had. I'll let this place get it's bearings for a bit and try again. So far, it's ok for a quick fix but I'll still have to go a bit farther to get better pho.

    Half-eaten triple chocolate pie, yum!!
    Jeremy T.

    So I visited again a 2nd time finally on another weeknight and had a pleasant experience. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. My correct drink and food order came out in no time and even the owner came by my table to ask how everything was going. A much different experience from my first visit and I'm glad I gave them another chance. It appears they have hired a few new wait staff as well, so business must be doing well. If one of their only negatives is that they close early....that isn't really all that bad for a new business.

    Mango Sherbet
    Amani E.

    This was my first experience at Pho Zen.The food was very delicious authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Love the fresh dumpling soup,the sea food was very fresh and very well prepared. Delicious fillet of beef.Black peppers shrimp and squid was to die for.Service was excellent,

    Chicken noodle soup
    Au N.

    It's my first time here and the chicken noodle soup is so GOOOOOD!!!! My friend also like her spring roll and fried rice. We will be back again.

    Vermicelli with Tofu
    Nathalia D.

    Drove by this place a few times and decided to try it out. The food was so good, not to mention they were completely accommodating to altering some of their menu items. The vermicelli was simple and fresh and the tofu was incredible too. Would definitely come by again

    Small pho
    Jackie L.

    I have not been here for a long while and noticed that the restaurant is definitely looks like it is under new ownership. The decor and cash desk have totally been changed and I believe for the better. I ordered the pho with brisket and meatballs and the broth was flavorful. However the only negative I can say of it that they seemed to be very low on the protein portion and extremely high on the noodles portion. Parking is also a pain in the butt! I came quite early around 10:30am and there was only one slot available for me luckily!

    Maria S.

    I ordered chicken pad thai. I don't think a Vietnamese restaurant should be in the business of serving Thai food if they can't make it. It wasn't tangy enough and the chicken used was cheap. Moreover it was loaded with onions and green peppers. The bill was $14. I approached the register to pay and gave the waiter $26 in cash. I told him I need $10 back. He took a long time to figure it out.

    A bowl of comfort. I always enjoy this restaurant. Wonderful food. Friendly faces. Cost friendly. & very time efficient.
    Samantha C.

    We ordered the egg rolls, white meat pho, & lemon grass beef. The portions are very generous. Served hot in a timely fashion. Kim took care of us who is always so sweet. Homey little shop and they always have good music in the background.

    Regular size brisket + rare steak Pho. Generous portions! ($8.50)

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    Very good customer service and the food is excellent. They are very kind. We enjoyed our pho. Definitely a spot to go back to.

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    Delicious food, very sweet owners. Called for pickup and my order was ready as soon as I got there

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    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.

    Late review of this little gem in the heights. Went here to try the food and drinks with my ex gf…read moreand we had so much fun. The wings are exceptional. Try them, I love a good Asian style wing sauce and this hits the nail on the head with what I am looking for when I think of Asian style. No notes. Would order just these 9.3/10. Beef carpaccio is not something I would order again. I don't really care for carpaccio to be fair. 6/10. Shaken beef had great flavor, but it was less beef cubs and more big beef chunks. Flavor was excellent, but the beef should be in smaller bites. 7.7/10. The stuffed crab pocket was unlike anything I have ever tried. Great seafood taste in the inside, crispy shell. 8.7/10. The calamari squid dish was nice. Flavor was good. Fresh ingredients. 7.2/10. Drinks and services were really the standout here. Super friendly staff and fun Thai drinks. Cute location and seating. 9.6/10.

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    (62 reviews)
    8.2 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!

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    Lovely interior & very intimate with just under 20 tables
    Lovely interior & very intimate with just under 20 tables
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    Pho Zen Texas - vietnamese - Updated July 2026

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