My friend and I had lunch here on a Saturday around 12 pm. I haven't visited the Richmond location about 6-7 years ago so I was curious to try it again. There is an easy and spacious parking lot. I love the cool wall design with the various animals and the dancing lion. The employees were very nice and patient with us browsing the menu. I got The Special banh mi with a side of two eggrolls. My friend ordered a Thai tea and chose the bowl option which comes with a protein choice, base of rice, friend rice , salad or noodles with a sauce option. I devoured my banh mi which was very delicious and fresh. The egg roll was crispy and came with lettuce but I definitely would like the pickled carrots to combine as an egg roll lettuce wrap. I would definitely come back again in the near future! read more

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Roostar is a great spot to get a quick nutritious meal in Second Ward. I normally get the chicken bowl or a banh mi. My absolute FAVORITE thing is the pork banh mi with spiral fries but I've been trying to cut cals, so chicken bowl it is. I also like the beef ribeye for bowls and banh mi. I love how many options they have here, you can't really go wrong with anything in my experience. I like to come for lunch, for some reason the food hits different in the daytime compared to the evening. My favorite sauces are the jalapeno cilantro ranch and the sweet chili. The jalapeno cilantro ranch is savory and sweet chili is very sweet for sure, it's almost like a sweet and sour sauce. The jalapeno cilantro almost tastes like green sauce from a Mexican restaurant. I think the jalapeno cilantro ranch is my favorite but it really depends on your preference. Expect to pay around 12-17 dollars per order, I know that seems a little pricey for lunch but the quality of ingredients makes it worthwhile. Roostar has indoor and outdoor seating, and they also have a to go window where you can ring the doorbell and skip the wait from outside. I love that feature for when I need to grab a quick bite between meetings. Roostar also serves alcohol for those interested but I haven't spent a ton of time sitting inside. I think Roostar is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for a solid casual meal with nutritious ingredients. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Chopped Ribeye Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were heading to a gathering down the road and needed a quick bite to eat, so my wife and I swung by here to check it out. We hadn't had any Vietnamese food in a while and this place came highly recommended by several people we knew. There's ample parking and seating. I think they're going for a trendy vibe, but that just means that the chairs and tables are metal and less comfortable than you'd expect at a more traditional establishment. You order at a counter and swing by to pick up your meal when your buzzer goes off. We split a banh mi and a garlic parmesan fries. The expo at the counter didn't seem to understand the concept of a "split" and I had to explain it multiple times to get a second plate. Of course, their plates are these metal trays with a sheet of wax paper on them. The food was solid-- about the same quality you'd expect from the locations in Midtown. I was a bit disappointed that the garlic parmesan was just a powder poured over the fries and not a sauce or a mix of actual garlic and parmesan. I've had better food in Midtown and off Bellaire, so I can't give this more than three stars, but if you're not willing to make the drive to either other location, this works just fine. read more

Wow, the food had extraordinary taste and that's saying something for me as we frequent many other Vietnamese restaurants. The people are kind, fast, and courteous. I think you should try it soon. They serve using the takeout containers so you just need a cover... Do check them out. read more

As sad as this sounds I'm so glad I finally got to try Roostar! I ordered the special Banh mi which is equivalent to the combo Banh mi anywhere else. It's always my go-to and how I judge Banh mi places. It was really good and the amount of pate was very generous! Good size banh mi and good amount of meat. I always like when the worker ask if we want jalapeños or not cause I usually forgot to ask without. Only thing is there was a smell near the drinks. Every time I walked by it smelled like water that's been sitting there for a long time. It kind of threw off my appetite. Other than that great food and place read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Top right left of the meat is a glob of pate. Best part! Special banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The crispy tofu banh mi was tasty! I had a DoorDash credit to use and opted to pick up a sandwich on the way home from work. They add a subtle garlic hint to the tofu which really elevates the sandwich. The bread was crispy on the outside without being overly dry and the portion of vegetables - jalapeños, cucumber, pickled carrot and cilantro - was well balanced with the amount of tofu. I'm a big hoisin fan and added this to my sandwich as a final compliment. Yum. Takeout orders are packaged with care in a disposable clamshell box to prevent any crushing which was also nice. While I just had the banh mi, I'm eager to try some of the other items on their menu. The customizable box sounds great with your choice of protein, base (rice, noodles, salad) and sauce of your choice. A modern vermicelli of sorts. I will say that the vegetarian options are somewhat limited overall and strangely, the tofu options cost more than several of the meat options. Hmmm... The restaurant has ample parking out front, a nice outdoor patio, and plenty of space inside to enjoy your meal. A great spot for a casual bite to eat alone or with friends and family. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Crispy Tofu Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have been going to this location for years! Their grilled pork banh-mi is SO GOOD For me it's all about the bread. Delicious! I also love their grilled pork bowl with jalapeño cilantro cream dressing. Give their Bulgogi fries a try too! You won't be disappointed read more

Service was great! Cashier was very helpful and manager walked around checking on people! Place is clean and food was really tasty. Not a hole in the wall place, professional with systems in place. Some traditional items but also items that are approachable for others. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - 6 Piece Wings with beef curry rice side - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was one of the best Bahn Mi places I've ever been too. I loved it! This will be one of go to places for bahn mi's! The gogi fries weren't my favorite and more on the heavier side, but it was worth trying. Service was fast. The place was cozy but in the smaller side. It had around 20 people's worth of seating with booths and tables. It seems more like a talk out type of vibe. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Gogi Fries Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place slaps. Food, ambiance, service all delivering top marks. I ordered the egg rolls with lettuce wraps at the suggestion of the server who took my order. They were hot, crunchy, salty, and the lettuce complemented everything so nicely, as did the sweet dipping sauce, which also had a nice spice level. I also ordered the standard pork banh mi, which boasts a perfect bread roll stuffed with a delicious mix of pork, veggies and sauce. Perfect lunch spot. read more

I walked in to check out the place. It seemed to be pretty nice. Their menu was OK. The staff was attentive. The place was clean. Maybe I'll try the next time. read more

There's really nothing to not like about this fast food Vietnamese spot... Tonight, I went for my usual ribeye and fried rice, plus some egg rolls with a side of fish sauce... I also tried a bit of their curry chicken, which was fantastic too... The service is always quick, and the food is consistently fresh and tasty... read more

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Had roostars catered once, but I finally went back today! Ordered the yellow beef curry and banh mi, both were really great choices back then, and now. Very flavorful, and portion sizes were pretty good for the price. Service was standard and the neon lights on the wall were a nice touch! read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Beef curry and special banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

How did I forget to review this place? Been coming here now for a couple of years. It's very good. I've been to Vietnam twice and the sandwiches are very close to what you'd get there. The beef soup is a favorite of mine, especially when I feel sick. It's ground beef with a black pepper and nostalgic A,B,C type letter soup that reminds me of childhood. But this isn't your childhood soup! It's divine! Also really like the cabbage slaw salad. The blondie and cinnamon blondie are good as well. And they have a super affordable chopped ribeye box that comes with an egg roll, side salad and friend rice that I add a cilantro crème sauce to that is one of the best sauces I've ever had. The ribeye is always cooked and seasoned perfectly, it's a great deal for the price. They also have a pretty good curry. Lots of things to try on the menu. It looks and is priced like fast food but tastes like fine restaurant dining without the cost. Definitely check this place out. It's good and quick for to-go pick up or dining in. Don't know how they do it, but I'm glad they do :) read more

Vibe was decent. I had ordered the protein bowl with the lemon grass chicken, fried rice, pork spring roll with avocado and jalapeño sauce. And for my drink I had got the lychee tea ( highly recommend) Everything was a 10/10 !!! read more

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I came here for a quite lunch while visiting Houston, and ordered a couple of items: Banh Mi (the Special) - I quite enjoyed this banh mi, it was just a quality banh mi at a reasonable price. Coconut Creamed Corn - I kept seeing this pop up in other yelp reviews and pictures so I was excited to try this out. I was very disappointed in this side dish, the corn was a little under-cooked so it was chewy, and the coconut flakes just did not do it for me. I equate coconut flakes to low quality desserts or almond joys, which I am not a fan of. I couldn't finish the serving and my friend didn't like it either so I had to let it go to waste. read more

Walked in here on a Sunday morning and there was no wait. I placed my order with the staff and I was given a buzzer to let me know when my order was ready. It took about 5 minutes or less to get my order. Before I could even taste it, everything looked delicious. I was super happy they have a combo option because that way I could try their other food items. I don't mind having half a sandwich because the fries were enough with it. The banh mi was amazing! From the bread to the ingredients, I was extremely impressed. The meat and fresh vegetables were a good ratio. The garlic aioli mayo/butter was tasty. The bread, oh my goodness the bread! The bread was the highlight of the banh mi. The inside was soft while the outside was warm and toasted perfectly. I can rarely find a place that serves you fresh bread like they do here. The sidewinder fries were made by order so it came out hot and crispy fried; just the way I like it! My favorite was the Special! I liked the grilled Pork, too. The lychee tea was refillable and that was awesome. There was plenty of space to move around and seats were available outside with a roof. read more

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The Bahn mi combo is a perfect! option to satisfy my soup and sandwich craving any day.

very yummy and very fast service, i got the grilled pork, white rice and the chili sauce. Pork was yummy the veggies were fresh. read more

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

This use to be one of my favorite. Seems like it's under new management or something, it's changed. Food isn't as good, less meats, and even the ABC soup isn't as good. To top it off, they made the beef kid meal rare and management just said, that's just how we cook it. I hope this isn't at all locations but I would not recommend this one. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Kids beef bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Roostar has always been a staple and it's so cool to have them open a 3rd location. As with all stores, the service is great and food is top notch. This 3rd location is probably the biggest one in terms of total seating. Great location as well! read more

SO. GOOD. the bahn mi here is perecttttt. There is a line but so worth the wait, and the food will blow you away. It's affordable and delicious ! Little cramped inside but you can easily take it to go read more

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

Great spot to get a banh mi in Houston! I've ordered lunch from here a few times and it's consistently delicious, and we also had a good experience dining in for the first time recently. My go-to order is the grilled pork banh mi, which comes with jalapeños, cucumbers, pickled carrots, cilantro, soy sauce, and garlic aioli. The pork is super flavorful, and the garlic aioli compliments it so well along with the crisp cucumbers. read more

Located on Navigation in Eado next to the newly gentrified areas and across from Ninfa's. Parking is available easily in the plaza's lot. Interior is a very clean fast casual feel similar to hot chicken restaurants. The menu is a bit interesting, I expected more authentic Vietnamese but it's pretty fusion/ American style. It had sandwiches and meat/rice combo's. We ordered two different banh mi sandwiches and a side of fries. Each sandwich tasted as expected if not slightly below expectation; the banh mi in Bellaire still vastly surpass in terms of flavor. For $8 a sandwich, I honestly expected a bit more. The missing authentic pate was also a bit of a bummer; the Chinatown banh mi usually have a nice slather of the caloric rich goodness. Service is at a minimum like a McDonald's or other fast food spot, you pretty much order, get your food, then put your tray back. Solid 3.5; we weren't impressed but as the only Vietnamese option in the area, they can probably do well. read more

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There's really nothing to dislike about this fast food Vietnamese spot. I had my usual ribeye with fried rice and egg rolls with fish sauce, always fresh and flavorful. I also tried the curry chicken this time, and it was fantastic. Service is quick, and the food is consistently great. read more

Great food, great price, friendly staff It's a casual place, sometimes we eat there or sometimes take it to go. read more

Viet fusion concept. The Good: Fast food made with good ingredients. modern design. a good bit of variance in the menu. The Bad: Price is a bit more than a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. French fried potatoes not good. Items need more flavor. Stopped in for an early dinner with the family. I wanted to try several items from the menu to give the restaurant a good assessment. There are several option on the menu, sandwiches, soups, plates and loaded fries. And they have several vegan options. Banh M:. Had the ribeye and the pork. They where both fine, nothing special. a bit dry, could have used more mayo/butter. It was honestly what you would expect when ordering a banh mi. On the down side they were $8 and 10$ each. So from a cost perspective they are a bit expensive. Many of the reviews say they are the best in town... I say they are fine. Ribeye and Rice Box: 3 out of 5 stars, biggest issue is the veggies not being fresh. For $12 its probably a better value than the Bonh me. Kids noodles and pork: Nice small bowl for the kids. The kids menu had several options, all for around $5. Fries: Nope. Sorry. They a potato wedge that is curly. Very thick, the order I had was undercooked on the inside. It was nice and crunchy on the outside however the inside was still hard on most of them, not light and fluffy. I even asked if they where supposed to be that "undercooked" and was told no. They gave me another other and they said they fried them longer, but the inside was still very tough. Also they did not seem salted at all. they lacked much flavor. Honestly had high hopes on the unique fry concept but ended up throwing them away. Possibly just an off day. Bulgogi Beef Fries: Beef and sauce on the fries are great. However these fries were just as bad as the plan order I had. I ended up scrapping all the topping off and eating it separate. Pork Belly Fried Rice: The pork was braised and had very little flavor. it was basically just floppy bacon. The rice did not have much flavor at all, it needed sauce and or salt. It seems everything except the bulgogi sauce lacked flavor. Most everything was blandish and dry. I think the concept is great for someone looking for a fast meal. However there were so many things that were just average or bellow average I could not get excited to go back. Add in the price is a bit more than most sit-down Vietnamese restaurants. If you eat Vietnamese food often give it a try you may like it. However I could not recommend going out of the way to order here. read more

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Ribeye banh mi and the whole shebang wings were excellent. Particular emphasis on the wings--extremely crispy, excellent lemon-garlic flavor. read more

Food is great. They water down sauce and won't give extra sauce for egg rolls. Lame. Banh mi is delicious

The grilled pork banh mi was a hit: nicely toasted baguette, flavorful protein, and plenty of toppings. Not the most authentic, but made for a tasty lunch. The chicken thigh box was not my fave despite generous portions of meat and rice plus a yummy egg roll. I wasn't in love with the texture of the chicken, but my husband didn't seem to mind it. The sides looked great -- I wasn't hungry enough to add any to my order, but would be down for sampling the fries or corn next time. If you're looking for easy takeout or a crowd-pleasing Vietnamese-ish lunch meetup spot with friends, this checks all of the boxes. read more

This is one of my fave bánh mì spots! The bread was perfectly toasted but still chewy, and the flavours are incredible. It all works together so well and the ingredients are very fresh. The iced matcha tea drink is also soo delicious - a bit sweet but in a good way, almost as if they put condensed milk. My boyfriend and I came here twice while we were in Houston! Casual but funky ambience with lots of seating. Loved it and I'd definitely recommend the grilled chicken bánh mì read more

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It's a cool, fast casual place. I like that I could make my own box and pick my rice and protein. I went with pork. It was good. A little fatty but flavorful. The fried rice was just ok. It was a little under cooked but not bad. The cashier was friendly and answered our questions. It was clean and they were playing good music. Not sure I would pick it over other similar places in the city, but if I were in the area I would return. read more

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

Tried this place last night and it didn't fail. They are friendly when you order and the place was immaculately clean. The food was savory and so good. I'll go back and try other plates. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Chicken Protein box with vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Quick service! Did an online order and it was ready by the time I got there. Food is delicious as well! I love the Gogi fries read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - E Grilled Pork Banh Mi Gogi Fries 4 Piece Pork Egg Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love this fast casual restaurant whenever I want to grab a quick bite without having to eat unhealthy. The inside is clean and the service is top notch. I've tried the Grilled Pork, Grilled Chicken, and The Special Banh Mi and they were all delicious. The pork egg rolls were also cooked to perfection. I've never had issues finding parking at this location and although it's more pricey than traditional Vietnamese restaurants, it's consistent, filling, and the quality of the food is great. read more

Located in EaDo, plenty of parking available in their lot. The menu and combo the restaurant offers is more fusion than Vietnamese. Ordered the grilled pork banh mi, the special banh mi and a side of fries. The fries were nice and crispy. The banh mi were decent, however can't compare to the other authentic shops like Lee's in town. For $8 a banh mi, you are paying more for the convenience of the location. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stumbled upon this place at 10am originally to get a iced coffee right before going to the gym and was intrigued by the menu and interior decor. So came back after my workout to try the food here at Rooster Vietnamese Grill which I highly recommend if ever in the EADO (Segundo Bario) area. Order the half Banh Mi grilled chicken with an order of upgraded Bulgogi fries which was 10/10! The crispy ness of the fries and beef along with the jalapeño ranch was amazing! As for the second entree we ordered a grilled chicken box with vermicelli which was great and of course another Vietnamese iced coffee. 10/10 the aesthetics of the interior along with the food and coffee was great! Two entrees and a Vietnamese iced coffee for exactly $30.** and change which is reasonable in todays economy lol I will def be back when I'm in the area! Rating 10/10 read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - 1) Half Bulgogi fires and half banh mi 2) And Grilled Chicken Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The banh mi here was delicious. We also got the butter and garlic fries. Must try! They are so flavorful. Staff was really friendly and even checked on how our food was after (even though it wasn't really like a restaurant with waiters or anything). Definitely more modern viet food. There was also lychee tea which I didn't get to try but will next time! Parking wise there was ton. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

checked out east end and noticed this newly opened vietnamese fusion restaurant. banh mi special (pork belly and vietnamese ham) was decent but it's quite pricy ($8). the boxes are affordable and it comes with a mini salad and pork eggroll. they don't skimp on meat here it's been so long since i've been to the original roostar so its a nice refresher in the area. no other vietnamese restaurant close by. good location i'd come back to try their other items read more

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

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Food is eh.. not bad but just eh... not sure about the smell of the place though. a mix of the cheap cleaner stuff and sewage does not go well with food. also not a fan of having to pay $1 for a sauce that should come with the meal for free.. read more