The ambiance was so clean and peaceful in the downtown area of Temple! Service was A++++ so…read morefriendly and welcoming atmosphere and the food was superb++

When in Temple, this is the spot to go for comforting noodle soup, nice atmosphere, and friendly…read morestaff. Right on the square of downtown Temple, plenty of parking, we were sat right away. I had to get pho (with beef) which is my favorite and the hubs decided to get the noodle soup with fish cake! The bowl is huge and the broth was flavorful and clear. You could tell some of the thinly sliced beef was just put in the broth as it was still cooking, that's exactly how I like it! I added hoisin, sriracha, and little chili garlic, light drizzle (just the way I like it). Normally, I can't finish my bowl but it was so delicious, I finished all the noodle and beef, only couldn't drink up all the delicious broth. When we are in Temple, this is going to be our goto spot.

Saigon Café Asian Cuisine October 16, 2026…read more Had dinner at Saigon Café with my grandson, and we really enjoyed our meal! For starters, we ordered the House Platter, which included two shrimp, two egg rolls, and two cheese puffs. For our entrees, we had: General Tso's Chicken - Specially marinated chicken, lightly fried and served in a spicy brown sauce. Triple Delight - Shrimp, chicken, beef, and mixed vegetables sautéed in a garlic sauce. Both entrees were served with fried rice. The food was fresh, served hot, and full of flavor. Everything was delicious and satisfying! The restaurant has a small, clean dining room, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our dinner and look forward to coming back again. We were so hungry that I almost forgot to take pictures! Overall, a very enjoyable dinner with good food and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!

The noodles were mush Wonton soup was tasteless…read more Pad Thai was the awful, no resemblance at all, couldn't eat it

What can I say!! Not just a Vietnamese cuisine but an…read moreauthentic take on all dishes served! Excellent !! GOAT!! As we entered the restaurant we were immediately warmly greeted by who I think is the owner ( found out she was indeed) !! Ordered at the counter and was a table number: Beef Pho Egg rolls Banh Mi Sandwiches Grilled Pork Bowl Egg Rolls are very crispy with very tasty filling !! Bahn Mi buns made fresh ! Grilled Pork Bowl was a generous serving of grilled pork meat, sliced crispy egg roll, fresh veggies served top of vermicelli noodles with a side of their house sauce!!!

Drink: I ordered a large peach and mango fruit tea (no ice,…read more25% sweetness). The flavor itself could've been great, but the sweetness level was shockingly high, more like 100%. If it was made incorrectly, that's fine, but just offer to remake it. It's a $7 drink; the cost to fix it is minimal, and customers remember when you take the time to make something right. Because I requested no ice, the drink also wasn't filled to the top, which felt dismissive considering it was a full-priced order. Unfortunately I cannot drink super cold drinks or food. Seems silly to let a customer walk away with 2 oz shy of a full drink because you usually put ice Service: The staff member was polite when I walked in and even suggested one of their specialty drinks, which I appreciated. However, after I explained that I wanted a simple peach and mango tea and didn't want the specialty item that included strawberry and jellies, she continued to try to steer me toward her suggestion -- saying, "I think you'll like this better." I value recommendations, but once a customer has clearly declined, it's important to respect their preference. After receiving the drink, I realized how overly sweet it was and politely asked if it was truly 25%. I was told it might be because the boba had honey, but having visited hundreds of boba tea places, that alone wouldn't cause such a strong sweetness. I mentioned that I'm pregnant and watching my sugar intake, an opportunity to show care, yet there was no offer to adjust or remake it. When I politely set the drink down and left, there was no follow-up or acknowledgment. I didn't ask for a refund; I simply walked away. If keeping that one cup meant more than keeping a customer, that says something about priorities. Ambiance: Poppa Bear has a cozy café setup with Wi-Fi and a warm, casual vibe. When I visited, a few college students were working quietly on laptops. It's the kind of space that could easily become a community favorite. However, the experience felt like the team was more focused on avoiding loss than creating loyalty. In business, especially hospitality, a small margin for remakes or mistakes is simply part of good operations and it pays back tenfold in customer trust. Overall: Poppa Bear has real potential. The drinks and environment are inviting, but consistent service and responsiveness will determine its long-term success. A little attentiveness and flexibility go a long way in building loyal customers.

Food: 12/10 - A must try since the chef is like your Uncle from Vietnam. His taste is authentic and…read morephenomenal Service was great, can't complain. Very accommodating Place was clean from the table to the utensil. Again, a MUST try whenever you're in town or like to eat out a lot! You won't even get a chance to get sick of this.

Walked in, was asked if we were there for take out or dine in--and told to sit wherever. Three…read moregirls sitting behind a counter. One came and brought menus and a bottle of cold water to the table. Walls could use a good cleaning, but other than that a pretty chill spot. We chose what to order and she came back to take our order. Appetizer was delivered to the table in about 5 minutes. Waited probably about 15-20 minutes for the food to come out. One of us order shrimp fried rice, which came out earlier than the rest. The soups all come out together. I ordered the Wonton Noodle Soup. There were only three wontons in the whole bowl--which was a little disappointing. The flavor of the broth was lacking. I used the toppings from one of the Phos that got ordered to razzle dazzle it up a little bit--and some chili oil. Chili oil didnt not pack much heat or depth in flavor. All in all...pretty mediocre. Would check out some other spots before I decide whether or not to return.

On the phone I ordered a Grilled Pork Banh Mi with jalapeño on the side with extra pate. It's…read moreabout 30 mins before closing and they were nice to sound so nice on the phone. Still I am in search for the best Banh Mi in Killeen. I've decided to take a bite in the parking lot. The bread is good. Nice a fresh and toasted. There were picked carrots I think I see cucumbers. The pate appears like a red spread. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be asking for like daikon but I look forward to that whenever I order banh mi. On this day in 02.06.2024 - my price of only the sandwich is $7.09. Ok it tasted good but I got my preferences. I'd like pickled daikon. Overall it tasted good. I should literally start a food blog because I'd like to rate all the banh mi places I've tried in Killeen. That's probably something I'll have to think about.

loved the avocado smoothie!! the chicken pho was darker than I would've preferred, but still tasty…read more when we last went, there was a sign that the business is closing in December. I am glad I got to experience their avocado smoothie :)

The food, service and ambiance were great. Soft music, great smell, politely and helpful staff, and…read morea great owner. This local spot is becoming a favorite of mine. I'm always happy to support local restaurants. We loved the pho and Vietnamese iced coffees.

Why only three stars? I averaged down as follows:…read more This place gets five stars for the taste of its food, which was truly outstanding. Obviously, that's very important. I had a pork banh mi sandwich along with a vermicelli pork, bowl and an extra eggroll. Without question, the best Vietnamese food I have had in Waco and this place would situate itself very well in a bigger city, such as Austin, based on the taste of the food. Simply delicious! But, portion size in terms of the meat was inadequate. Incredibly small portion of meat on the vermicelli pork although the overall dish was filling, I did not buy noodles and some veggies, I bought a pork dish. Same was true of the bahn mi sandwich. Not enough meat. Unfortunately, I would have to say that I do not believe this place offers good value for the money I n Waco, particularly for the pork vermicelli bowl.

Austin's Vietnamese food scene over the years has been lacking but year after year, more authentic…read morespots are opening and my search for the best authentic Vietnamese restaurant is finally complete. Austin's 100% authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Bun Bo Hue: chewy noodles, fresh big chunks of pork and soft beef. The bowl is made the way I would make it at home, tons of meat. For less than $16, it's the best value to dollar to meal in my opinion more than pho or ramen. It is a bowl full of dark and light spicy flavors of soup. Fresh toppings on top, a big piece of pork blood cake. It's as good as Houston BBH. The banh cuon, man, taste like Vietnam. Fresh fresh fresh rice rolls, not too oily which I appreciate, nice textures of the ground pork which is nicely seasoned, sliced woodear mushrooms, and crispy onions on top. The bean sprouts are nicely steamed and sliced cucumbers add a warranted cooling taste. The nuoc mam for me I want to be saltier, garlic, fish sauce but I can add more spice from the bottles on the table. When you take in a bite of the rice roll, dipped in nuoc mam, it's a taste of Vietnam street food. Plus finish it off with a fresh blanched bean sprout. The price point less than $15 is worth it. Now let's talk about my all time favorite, banh knot. Fried little cakes filled with shrimp, a little bit of coconut milk, green onions and it's a little cup of goodness. Add some nuoc mam and it holds it in the cake. It comes with fresh lettuce, sliced cucumbers, and carrots. Roll it into a little roll, bite into the cake and bite into the vegetable lettuce wrap. It's all time goodness. A 1000% must try. Btw, the dining room and all the utensils are very clean. The plates are also spotless.

Saigon 512 is amongst the top rated Vietnamese restaurants in the Austin-Metro area! I've been…read morecoming here occasionally the past few years (before and after their renovation) and leave satisfied every time. I uploaded their recent menu items as they have a new staff and are still in the process of training them to serve their whole menu again. My personal favorites that I get on rotation each time I come are the Banh Cuon w/ Pork (Vietnamese Rice Cake), Large Banh Xeo (w/ no squid), and Com Ga Di Bo (Rice Plate w/ Boiled Chicken). I always order a side of Goi Cuon Nem Nuong with my respective entree as well. The Sugar Cane Juice is absolutely delicious, fresh, and not too sweet. The service here is always friendly, attentive, and timely. Nice relaxing atmosphere with television and restaurant music for your dining experience. Definitely recommend for all my fellow Vietnamese food lovers!

They have the best pho around the area. Full of flavor. Good service. Nice and friendly people.read more

Try it! Clean restaurant, good food, nice people. Pictured:…read moreShrimp tempura, Sumo Roll

Pho is amazing!! Big servings, reasonable prices!! My…read morefavorite Pho' restaurant!!! Get there early as they get busy!!!

When we first walked in, I was confused with how to order. I recall the workers at the desk told…read moreme to order and pick a seat. I went ahead and ordered for my Mother, my Father and me for their Pho Bowls. I also ordered two orders of their Cha Gio (fried egg rolls). We bought the large size bowls and they were the perfect size. My parents love eating Pho and we were all impressed with this restaurant. Coming from California as Pho being the most popular retaurants, we have yet to find a good one in Killeen Texas. We found this spot and we now making it our favorite Pho restaurant. Tastes the most authentic. I will surely return here.