Tasty banh mi and all around good Vietnamese bites. I had been disappointed by banh mi options in Austin so its nice to stumble upon a shop with crispy airy bread like how I had it in Vietnam. The special with pork slices and pate is *chefs kiss*. Their abc noodle soup with beef tastes like Pho - very yummy as a side. I think their grilled pork bowl is a bit salty but husband loved his. The staff that we interacted was very nice and helpful, he also went around and checked on guests which is a nice touch. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Pate Banh Mi Grilled Pork Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

So I came in after buying fajitas next door from La michoacana , just looking for a refresher. The place itself has a nice vibe, clean, and the food is actually pretty solid. What threw me off was the drink. There was a sign saying they had a purple drink, so I ordered it expecting exactly that. But when I got it... it was straight up blue. Not even close to purple. I was a bit disappointed, honestly. The guy told me that's just how the drink comes, but it definitely felt a little misleading. That said, the food is good and worth trying. Just don't expect the drink to match what's advertised. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - The menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food: build your own bowl (box) chopped ribeye, white rice, sweet chili sauce. Came with pork egg roll. Delicious! Large portion. Hot and fresh. Service: very friendly and had us spin a wheel. My friend won a blonde :-) Ambience: small space. Very full during lunch rush. Some tables outside. We took food to go. read more

Roostar has been recommended by multiple coworkers of mine as having the best banh mi sandwiches in Houston. So, of course, I had to check it out. I will say that the banh mi sandwich I had was good but to call it the best is a bit of an overstatement. I got the special banh mi which has pork and garlic aioli. The price is about the same as other banh mi places but the sandwich was very small. Additionally, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it didn't have a very traditional banh mi taste. It tasted like a fusion between banh mi and Philly cheesesteaks. Again, it was tasty, but just not what I was expecting. The service here is top notch though. Although there was minimal interaction between customers and employees, they were welcoming and answered questions with a smile. read more

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Roostar Vietnamese Grill is my go to restaurant for banh mi whenever I'm in Spring Branch, specifically, north of Katy Freeway. Yesterday, I had a chance to introduce banh mi to my friend, who has never tried a Vietnamese sandwich before. He needs to have the best banh mi to set the standard. Parking was pretty easy because we were here in a Sunday evening. I remember the traffic gets worse during commute time. Line wasn't long but prep line was very busy. I ordered a chopped rib eye sandwich and lemongrass chicken sandwich for him. I have been back since my original review. The restaurant employees were very friendly and helpful every time, including during the Covid era. Never miss a beat. Over 6 years ago, I remember vividly right after I posted my review. Within 20 minutes, the owner sent me a message asking who I talked to about my catering experience. That just shows they care about the customers. I used to come here often because I work north of this Gessner location. After being work from home, I go to the one by Galleria because it's near my house. read more

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The girls from the office decided to check out this nearby restaurant + one of us loved they were UH alum. This location looks small from the outside, but has plenty of space during off hours. Service was nice, food prep was fast and everything was delicious. read more

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Quick, tasty, and popular. Service and atmosphere: This place offers good number of seating places but they get taken quickly during lunch time. The restaurant was clean and staff were operating efficiently. Food and drinks: Good selection of various options. You can also build your own box/bowl. The ordering process was easy and quick. The food came fairly fast considering how busy they were. The food tested good. You can order soft drink with your meals. Pricing: $$ affordable and definitely good spot for quick bite or takeaway. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just got off a plane from NYC and Roostar (even before going home) is the first place I hit! Yes, Roostar has better banh mi than NYC. It's not even a contest. If I wanted cheap Chinese or sushi, NYC has houston beat.... BUT Vietnamese.... BUT Tex Mex.... Come on. It's not even close. I plan on coming back a lot. read more

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I'm an avid diner of Roostar more times that I would like to admit but they are fast, convenient, consistent, and delicious. The price is steep for Vietnamese food, $9+ for banh mi, and protein is a little scarce in some dishes like the curry. Banh mi bread is soft and won't cut the roof of your mouth. The garlic aioli butter is decadent yet leaving you wanting more. The lemongrass chicken is always moist and tender. The veggies are not traditionally cut or thick enough for some banh mi connoisseurs. Lately, I've been obsessed with the Asian slaw with added chicken. It's refreshing and light. Sometimes DoorDash has the slaw and other dishes for bogo free. If you haven't had Roostar banh mi living in Houston, you're living under a rock. read more

The consistently solid bahn mi sandwiches from this location has been a staple for many a road trip routing thru Houston. Most recently, we ordered the grilled pork bahn mi and the special (pork belly, ham, pate) bahn mi. Quality and taste were on point as usual: crisp bread crust with soft interior, fresh veggies, tasty meat fillings. This time I branched out and tried their beef alphabet soup. It didn't look like anything special, but was incredibly tasty. Easily one of the best soups I've ever had. I'll definitely get it again! read more

Love it! Definitely the best Banh Mi I've had, but I haven't tried many. The place is kinda of in the middle of nowhere, and it's just a simple place from the inside, but the sandwiches were really good, and the curries were also very very good. I loved the ribeye Banh Mi, so that's what I will recommend, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Service was lightning fast too. Definitely try it out. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Chopped Ribeye Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fantastic spot for lunch. The ribeye banh mi was so flavorful. The matcha green tea was the perfect addition. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Rib Chopped Ribeye Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Probably the best banh mi I've ever had! Definitely one of the top spots and I've been from the west coast to the east coast of the United States and the banh mi here is like nothing else. Food: My family and I got the loaded fries, banh mi, and the alphabet soup (honorable mention btw! Very well seasoned and not bland at all). Loaded fries were great, loved the cilantro and how well sauced the entire dish was. Banh mi was the star of the show. Why? The pate. The pate is GREAT here. Never had other pate like it. Service: Service was okay, nothing super special but the food did come out pretty quickly. Easy to find parking too. Overall, I love this place a lot. When I come back to Texas, I'll definitely be visiting again and taking friends and family. read more

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Houston has so many affordable banh mi shops, the one thing they all have in common is the extra toasted baguette that painfully cut up the roof of your mouth at the end of your sandwich. Roostar Vietnamese Grill has perfected the way they prepare their baguette to ensure customer satisfaction. The banh mi is definitely priced higher, but I'd splurge on their sandwiches just to not experience discomfort. I've also catered Roostar Vietnamese Grill for parties, the banh mi is cut in half and individually wrapped for an easy, delicious, and no mess to clean up. This is such a hot item for any occasion, there won't be any leftovers and you're guaranteed to satisfy your audience. read more

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Was craving a banh mi for a week now and finally ordered one from Roostar. The baguette is soft and crunchy and fresh, the veggies both sweet and tangy. The pork and ham almost melt in your mouth and adding an egg takes it to the next level. I will be ordering this again and again. Perfect size sandwich so I don't feel too full just satisfied. The beef curry is also great but the banh mi is star of the show. Iced coffee hits on all cylinders too. No pics because I took one bite and couldn't stop eating! read more

Roostar has expanded from their original location and this spot is in Spring Branch on Gessner. There's some parking spaces in the lot and adjacent lot. There's also indoor and outdoors seating. It's a fast casual spot with no service; a few banh mi and other viet options. Their grilled pork banh mi is pretty solid; it's a bit light on the quantity of pork and missing the liver pate but at least their bread tastes fresh and has the right consistency. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm kinda addicted to their food. Love the pate you can add to their banh mi. Love the seasoned tofu, which is a rarity for me, and I love the juicy chicken, which is never ever dry! The owners are active in the community and were donating along with others, free food to those who lost power during hurricane Beryl. Their own stores were without power for over a week. Really enjoy the variety of their menu. There's something for everyone, and the flavors are all there! read more

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The sandwiches were pretty good. I would say a solid 6-7 or so. The bread was nice and toasty and fresh. There was enough meat. I wish they did put in more pickled veggies though. We also ordered the creamed corn and salad. We liked the salad and it was nice and refreshing. The creamed corn was a miss for us but I could see how people would like it if they like coconut a lot. It is a bit pricier than my usual places for banh mi but I would come here again. read more

What can I say I'm a sucker for fabulously fried wings! Popped in for lunch and service was fast and friendly. All the food and drinks options were clear and tasted great. The location is in a well placed spot with decent parking. They seem to have a lot of takeout or delivery orders so you know the food is good to pay those fees. The Bahn mi were crispy with the nice bread if you know what I mean. It's a nice spot for lunch or snacks! read more

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Roostar is a no-brainer for fast Vietnamese food in the neighborhood. There are several parking spots in the small strip center and a casual atmosphere when you enter the restaurant. They have a decent number of options on their menu, but I tend to gravitate to their chicken rice plate which also includes an eggroll. It is plenty of food and I love the grilled flavor on their chicken thighs, balanced with the freshness of the vegetables, and fat from the fish sauce. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Tofu rice plate with fish sauce and chunky avocado - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

A cute little restaurant. I love Roostar! I use to get their lemongrass tofu banh mi, but my friend recommended the special banh mi.. and man oh man, is it delicious! It comes with so much pate too.. mhmm yum! The sandwiches are a decent size.. and I was full after eating it. We ordered 2 banh mi's (one with an egg) and some eggrolls. I loved the eggrolls actually. Super crisy and flavorful with the dip. Service was quick. Place was clean and everyone was friendly. Parking was decent as well! Definitely check them out! read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of my go-to places for a quick takeout meal. I've been to multiple locations, and the foods have always been consistent. My recent order was from this location (Gessner), and it was a delivery order to eat at home. I always like ordering the rice boxes with 2 proteins. The boxes come with just 1 with options to add extras (meats, etc.) if you want as well as pickled carrots and other veggies. I ordered the Sous Vide Pork Belly Box with Crispy Tofu (Wholeshebang flavor) and also the Grilled Chicken Box with Chopped Ribeye. I chose fried rice and house fish sauce with the orders. All of the meats were flavorful, and the boxes were packed. They are on the pricier side though compared to other similar Viet food places, but the flavors, portion sizes, and speed definitely make it worth it. read more

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Fast and furious . It's kind of like a fast food Viet spot. There are a few tables inside and outside. There were a lot of pick up orders as well. Tried: Grilled pork banh mi - it was standard, the meat is a mix of really soft and tender and then some burnt pieces, marinade was ok Chopped ribeye box - this was ok, tons of rice and meat, cha gio was a bit bland even with the sauce I also had the beef alphabet soup and coconut cream corn. The soup was flavorful, slightly salty but very tasty. The coconut cream corn was soooooo very good. Overall, it was a good experience. Will def go back. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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They have the best sandwiches with great flavor they have good service;the time I've been there they've treated me well and I've asked for recommendations on other food they offer It looks like a good atmosphere read more

The bread is the star of the show. Crispy and light similar to what you find back home. The meat and pate was a little lackluster. Overall decent sandwich. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - The Special Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Beef ribeye and pork banh mi were outstanding. Bulgogi fries were just stupid good. Drinks were clean and they have the good ice. This place makes me emotional its so good. The staff were friendly and welcoming too. read more

Nice and clean dining room, though I mainly get takeout. Their bahn mi are to die for 10/10 best I've had! The service is meh, not bad but not exceptional. All in all the food is great but everything else is about average. read more

Chill, counter-service spot! I've been to the East End location but never this one. My new favorite item is the Bulgogi Fries - so good! The banh mi, of course, is awesome. Reliable chain spot if you're looking for something fast and tasty. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Menu and dining area - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is my go to usually for bahn mi! I've ventured out my most recent time and got their fried rice bowl with bulgogi, egg, and jalapeño cream sauce and it was also really good. The cream sauce adds great flavor to the dish and is worth paying extra for. What aren't pictured are the AMAZING lemon pepper wings. They're a must get every time I come here. They have the perfect amount of coating and are made fresh! I usually them with fried whole also getting a side of fried rice. Their fries are amazing and are also not to be missed. The bahn mi is has fhe perfect taste with the slightly crispy on the outside warm and soft on the inside baguette and perfectly seasoned meat. I've tried the chicken, beef, tofu, and avocado bahn mi and they've all been perfect. Service is always prompt and ambiance is super casual sit down and a smallish dining area. Must try: lemon pepper wings, and bahn mi. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Bulgogi, fried rice, Jalapeno Cilantro Cream, and an egg - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love this restaurant's food! Always fresh, crisp, hot and delicious. Highly recommend the Thai soup, fries, and the eggrolls are excellent. Don't miss the jalapeño sauce, it's worth the extra price. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fantastic Food! I absolutely love Bahn mi. I'm a real traditional/classic guy. This place is amazing, but it's a little bit of a twist on flavors vs just hitting China Town and getting the old classics at Lees Sandwich shop. I'm definitely not complaining.... I really enjoyed the Vietnamese Cole slaw and the garlic bread. The garlic bread did have a little too much sauce but easy to remove. Both Bahn Mi Sandwiches, "the special and classic" were off the CHAIN!! Amazing flavor and amazing bread!! The French bread can make or break a Bahn mi. Lastly, the staff were incredibly kind and attentive..... bringing customer service and care back!!!! read more

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I was really looking forward to trying Roostar Vietnamese Grill, but my experience was extremely disappointing. My order was filled incorrectly, and when I brought it to the manager's attention, they were very dismissive. This was by far the worst customer service I've encountered. While I had heard good things about their food, the poor handling of the situation completely overshadowed the experience. Mistakes happen, but the way they were addressed left a lot to be desired. read more

Food is consistently great and is usually made quickly even when they're busy. Space is tight but is understandably set up the way it is inside. read more

This place have really good Bánh mì. It is a little bit overprice, you can get the same food for cheaper somewhere else, but we do think their food has a unique taste . We would definitely come back. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Roostar has a reason to crow. This Vietnamese Banh mi shop is very small but simply put, Delicious. We decided a Banh mi for the plane ride home worked well. The other passangers were curious as to what we having as it smelled good. We ordered 2 Bahn mi's with grilled pork, pickled veggies, jalapenos and pate. The accompanying sauce was spot on. They threw in a french roll coated in garlic and butter, AMAZING too! The french roll was crispy outside with a soft, light airy inside. It was perfectly made. If you are looking for a tasty and reasonably priced sandwiches, try ROOSTAR. read more

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I came to check out a vietnamese restaurant because I didn't know what to eat for lunch and I was starving. When i came in the place was kind of busy with several tables taken, people waiting to order or waiting to pick up a to-go order. I viewed the menu and basically wanted to order everything on the menu. I talked through the menu with the cashier, Dat who gave me details of items on the menu. I decided to order 1 order of egg rolls (2), 1 order of bread with pate and butter, a deluxe special sandwich with pork, and an order of curry fries. Everything was super delicious and I definitely over ordered simply because I was hungry but overall I would definitely come back with friends to get lunch here! The service was also very good. The staff are friendly and food comes out quickly. Definitely good for groups of 2-4 but not more than that becuase the space is fairly small read more

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Yes yes yes! So the bbq pork sandwich are very nostalgic for me and the place I went in my childhood is no longer open. This place filled the spot with ease. The food was delicious and I can't wait to go try more items. It's a fast food style place, but there's also tables and seating areas if you don't want to take the food to go. The staff was super helpful. I was interested in their curry and the cashier offered me a sample, which is uncommon at a lot of restaurants of similar caliber. This was a win for me read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Cup of White Rice with curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It's been many years since I've visited Roostar on Gessner. Ever since they opened their galleria location I have not stepped foot on this original store. Upon walking in, I noticed that their small shop has grown slightly more spacious and their menu has grown as well. I got my usual grilled pork banh mi, but this time with lettuce wrap instead of bread. I am so pleased that they have this option as I've been limiting carbs for health reasons, and it's literally a banh mi lettuce wrap! So delicious! The lettuce was fresh and crisp, and their pork is the same tender and delicious as I always remembered. Thank you Roostar for offering protein style for those of us who are carb-conscious! My husband got the ribeye banh mi and he savored every bite. I tried and little and the meat was also very very yummy. We also got a side of garlic bread rolls that comes free with check-in on Yelp. The bread is their baguette but doused with garlic butter and toasted. It was good, but nothing super special. We had a great experience here. Food came out fast, and originally they were confused about my order and added lettuce to a regular banh mi instead of wrapping it with lettuce. But when I notified them of this error they quickly fixed it and gave me the right thing. I can't wait to return again! read more

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Chicken tasted reheated, dry, and some pieces were undercooked. Fried rice and egg roll were okay. Don't think I'll be back.

Delicious! Satisfying! The Best! Tasty! Flavorful! Yummy! There are so many ways to describe the absolute satisfaction that you get after eating at Roostar. So many delicious things to pick from, you can't go wrong. Hands down, my favorite Banh-Mi Sandwich in all of Houston. With locations all over the city, this is the first and original spot. Its been amazing to see their well deserved growth. When you walk into this location, you will see nice decor, and tons of awards all framed up. In other words, Roostar has the receipts! They've been recognized for their food perfection on multiple occasions, and its evident the minute you take your first bite. My go-to is a Chicken Banh-Mi, I'll usually order it without jalapeños (since I'm a weakling when it comes to spice), but I'll pay extra to add some avocados and pate. Goodness, just the thought of all these ingredients together...makes my mouth water. Their egg rolls are fabulous, so I'll usually get an order, accompanied with lettuce and their amazing sauce. You wrap your cold and crunchy lettuce around a hot and crisp egg roll, and then dip it in the sweet sauce. Chef's kiss! Perfection at every bite. I love the various tea and soda options you have when ordering a fountain drink. On previous occasions, I've ordered some Vietnamese Coffee. However, on my last visit, I decided to spice things up and get a Thai Tea. The bread they use, the service, and quality of food are some of the things that have made Roostar so successful these past years. It is heaven at every bite. You just can't go wrong. I've been a fan for many years now, and while they have expanded to many locations that are much bigger than their OG spot. This one brings memories, I remember when this place used to be called 'Vietnamese Poblano'! Nowadays, this location has expanded a bit to include more seating, merchandise, nice art all around that shows the streets of Vietnam and cool motivational phrases, (not to mention framed awards and newspaper mentions, the receipts of greatness!) Great food thy name is Roostar! read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Egg Rolls, a Chicken Banh-Mi, and a Thai Tea. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas