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Xeo Yum is a Vietnamese eatery located in a food hall in Midtown. They are known for their bánh…read morexèo, which is a crispy Vietnamese crepe/pancake. The filling is placed in a pan and then a thin layer of batter made with tumeric and coconut milk yellow batter is poured on top. You wrap the lettuce around the bánh xèo/bánh khọt and dip it in the fish sauce. I got the bánh khọt and the bò né. Bánh khọt is like a mini, thicker version of bánh xèo and came with nine pieces. Their bánh khọt was crispy, sweet and savory, and went well with the fish sauce. Although the portions initally look small, they are very filling. The bò né was filling and sizzling when it came out. It also came with a side of salad. The meat was tender. I really liked the bánh khọt and would definitely come back for them. It's nice having an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in our area, close to us, so we don't have to make the trek to Bellaire every time we crave some Viet food!

Typically, when an Asian business has a cheeky name like Xeo Yum, it's widely assumed that it's…read moreheavily Americanized and therefore shouldn't be taken seriously. I couldn't have been more wrong. Xeo Yum (#1) as it turns out is one of the most legit Vietnamese places in Midtown serving up some of the city's best banh xeo and banh khot. Located inside of a Food Hall (#2) in the back corner, they have low-key become a destination and without question, the most popular stall in the entire place. The fan base didn't happen overnight but is a direct result of Chef Cuong Nguyen's commitment to quality Vietnamese fare. Banh Xeo is their signature item, which is also known as a sizzling crepe or pancake made of rice flour, tumeric, and coconut milk. The banh xeo holds well, is perfectly crispy, and is nicely stuffed with an assortment of beans sprouts, shrimp, and some of the best grilled pork belly I've had. Another specialty item that doesn't get enough mention is their banh khot, which is similar but has a mini muffin / cupcake like appearance made in a specialty cast iron mold. This version is wonderfully crispy and pairs perfectly with fresh greens and fish sauce with some funk. It is my favorite item here. Some have argued they also serve one of the best bo ne (#3), the Vietnamese version of steak and eggs served in a skillet. The chunks of beef are nice and tender with just a tad of char, served with two fried eggs, and a banh mi baguette with a mix of butter and spare. Normally I think of spam or sausage included with the meats, but Chef Cuong's spin is with cherry tomatoes. It's a different approach and I'm not mad at it. Folks not looking for this can shoot for bo luc lac, aka shaking beef, which is also recommended. The staff here is sweet, hard-working, and very friendly. They also make a mean Vietnamese coffee and offer free iced self-serve water. The prices are what I would expect in a Midtown food hall, and there's plenty of seating. Anyone checking out the food hall need to make Xeo Yum as part of their eating itinerary. __________ (#1) A play on the Vietnamese sizzling crepe, Banh "xeo" and yum" (#2) Previously the Conservatory and now Stestí Food Hall. (#3) Boh-Neh. Not bone.

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Banh xeo (Vietnamese savory crepe)

Quan Ba Ky

4.4(136 reviews)

2.2 mi•Alief

Tried to return and get some tik tok noodle soup only to find that they are closed, under new…read moremanagement, and will be re-opening with a different name! So sad.

As of 10/18/26: sold, closed and under renovation. Banner…read moreindicates new establishment will have similar menu.

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B1. Also known as Tik Tok Soup

Huynh - Downtown

4.3(1.3k reviews)

11.8 mi•Downtown, EaDo

Solid Vietnamese restaurant located in downtown/east downtown (EaDo) that's been around for…read moredecades. It's walkable from the George R Brown Convention Center and the Marriott Marquis where we found ourselves for a staycation in Houston. I've been to Huynh's many times but it had been a while since I don't frequent downtown nor the medical center as much as I used to. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it's only a 5 minute walk from Marriott Marquis. We walked in late on a Saturday evening (the night of an Astros game down the street at Daikin Park) around 8 pm. We were promptly seated, and the service overall was very good. Everyone was friendly and attentive. My glass of water was always full. We ordered a standard large pho with 4 meats. At first I thought the broth looked a little light, but overall it was delicious. Grilled pork vermicelli with egg roll was amazing as expected. And lastly the pan fried noodle seafood plate was a hit. Everything we ordered and ate was great and we devoured it all. I will say that Huynh's is pricey, so don't think this is like cheap Asian takeout. It's quite nice in terms of ambiance despite the tight parking and surrounding businesses being a bit dingy. Enjoy!

Very good pho broth and noodles, but EVERYTHING ELSE is meh. The real community has moved outta the…read morearea. You should look for better options than this one in the city. Ppl are nice and service was great!

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Bánh ướt dipped in deliciousness

Clay Pot Kitchen - Com Nieu Houston

4.1(129 reviews)

4.0 mi•Alief

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.

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing ambiance…read more We had the Canh Chua ca kho to and bi tai canh. Everything was well balanced and comforting, the Canh Chua could use more tamarind.

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Nam Giao

4.0(490 reviews)

1.6 mi•Alief

Always frequent Nam Giao over the years. Ambience is typical for a Viet restaurant. Service is as…read moregood as it can get on a busy Sunday brunch. Pay the bill at the cash register once you're done eating. Banh beo can be ordered as 8, 16, or 32 mini trays. 16ct was just right if dining for 2 and ordering other dishes. Fish sauce was great and chopped jalapeños are left on the side. Banh ram it (4ct) is another solid dish! Mochi filled with protein and the bottom is like a crispy rice cake. Com ga (rice and grilled chicken + veggies) was also good. Definitely going to dine here again whenever I'm craving their food!

I took my parents here for dinner. There was a lot of open space so we seated right away…read more We ordered: Banh ram it (5/5) (favorite) Banh bot loc la (4/5) Crunchy grilled pork rolls (4/5) Pork and shrimp crystal dumpling (4/5) Banh hoi bo cuan la lot (1/5) (only main dish) The appetizers are amazing . In fact, next time when I come here again, I would only pick the appetizer . Forget all the other dishes. Or maybe the one I picked out was just having the worst day. Ambience wise very typical of a Vietnamese restaurant. On the other hand, their service was not great at all. We had to keep changing our plates and utensils because we keep receiving dirty ones. We had to ask multiple people for to go boxes. When we ask attention from one person to order something , they would refer to another person so the communication was very confusing. Maybe we picked a bad day to go but the awards that they have in the past, doesn't really reflect our dinner experience that night. Lastly, there's free parking out front.

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Nuoc Mia va Tac | Fresh Sugar Cane Juice

Old Saigon Cafe

4.5(718 reviews)

3.6 mi

My kids were on a mission to find a great-tasting bowl of pho, so we came across Old Saigon. And…read morewith a name like that, it has to taste homemade, right? The restaurant was easy to find, right off Main Street, and parking was a breeze. When we walked in, the restaurant had a modern look with a beautiful mural celebrating the homeland. We were greeted and told to sit wherever we'd like, so we picked a table and settled in. Our server came by with the menus, napkins, utensils, and plates, all neatly stacked, and then gave us some time before coming back to take our order. We ordered several different bowls of pho so everyone could try something -- salmon, steak and meatballs, and the combo (đặc biệt). Of course, we also had to try their dry pho. We also noticed they had a mango salad with a choice of protein, and since that sounded intriguing, we decided to give that a try too. The mango salad came out first, and I'm honestly still not quite sure how I feel about it. The mango was tart, and there was a creamy element that gave the salad an interesting texture and flavor. I did really like the grilled shrimp, though. Out of the protein options, I'd recommend the shrimp with this salad, although I could also see chicken pairing well with the flavors. Then came the pho. We tried several different broths, and they were all flavorful on their own. I didn't feel like they needed anything added unless you prefer extra spice or seasoning. I also really appreciated how generous they were with the basil. There was plenty to go around, which is always a win when you're eating pho! As we finished up, our server came back to the table with our check and small spoons filled with what looked like crème brûlée. We asked her what it was, and she said she didn't know. We mentioned that it looked like crème brûlée, and she agreed before walking away. I'm not sure if this was something complimentary, a leftover from another dish, or something we were supposed to know about, but it was definitely an unexpected ending to the meal. If you know what this was, I'd love to know! Overall, we'd definitely come back. The food was great, the pho was flavorful, and there were plenty of options for everyone. The service could use a little improvement. Our server seemed to have some difficulty communicating in English, and we could have used a few water refills during the meal. Nothing major -- we probably just needed to speak up more. Good food, easy parking, a nice atmosphere, and a family-friendly menu. We'd come back to try more of what Old Saigon has to offer.

I was so excited to try this restaurant because it was so highly rated on here…read more We ordered delivery and both ordered the pork bowl with a Bogo spring roll deal. The spring rolls were pretty good, but nothing to write home about. The dipping sauce they packed for both the spring rolls and pork bowls had a faint flavor of something that could have had potential, but did not deliver. There was a small garnish of pickled onions and shredded carrot that went so well with the pork bowls. If they included more of that, the bowls would have been star status. But they didn't. And they weren't. Overall, I had a decent lunch. Maybe next time I'll dine in to see if that makes a difference.

Old Saigon Special Bowl...soooo good!

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Goi Cuon - summer roll

Bún Nhân Quán

4.1(95 reviews)

4.3 mi

This is a good casual dining experience with authentic Vietnamese dishes. And some of these dishes…read moreare not sold or prepared in other restaurants. The place is almost always busy proving the quality of the food and the kind attentive service from the staff. When you enter, I usually just a spot and I'm quickly spotted by a waiter. They take the order quickly and the food comes out relatively quickly and hot. The staff even call out the classic phrase "Nước sôi!" when they bring a hot dish out of the kitchen. This phrase translates to boiling water, but they do this for patron safety. I've ordered the Cơm chiên gà xối mỡ which is fried rice with crispy chicken. The rice and chicken are cooked perfectly and the rice has crunch bits made for it. The chicken also has two dipping sauces that come with it. 5/5 taste We have also had the Bánh Khọt which comes as separate small pancake style foods stuffed with shrimp and batter with a side if fresh vegetables and fish sauce. 5/5 taste They also have some refreshing drinks and soft drinks as well. Large parking lot and the restaurant is in a strip center. Will return!

Really needed a switch up with my usual Bellaire restaurants and I'm so glad I stumbled across this…read moreplace! I've actually been here twice now, and while my experiences were pretty different, one thing stayed consistent: the food is GOOD. The service, however... well, that's where things get a little interesting. First visit: I went on a Thursday afternoon with my mom and toddler, which was already a bold choice on my part. The place was packed AF... there wasn't a single seat left when we walked in. I was really just hoping my son would sit still long enough for us to enjoy a meal. The restaurant was averagely clean, but because they were so busy, we ended up grabbing our own menus and had to wave someone down a few times before we could order. I definitely understood that they were slammed, so I tried not to hold it too much against them. We ordered the bún riêu ốc, bánh khọt, and bún nem cua bể, and thankfully, the food made up for the chaotic service. The bún riêu ốc was a 10/10 for me. I am VERY particular about bún riêu because, in my opinion, my mom makes the best. So when I say this is probably the closest I've had to my mom's, that is a BIG compliment. The broth had that comforting, flavorful quality I look for, and I could honestly eat this all over again. The bánh khọt was surprisingly good too! My mom and I normally don't care for bánh khọt because of the coconut milk base, but we kept seeing it come out to other tables and eventually felt obligated to see what the hype was about. I'd give it a 7/10. Not something I'd normally order, but I'm glad we tried it. The bún nem cua bể was also solid--another 7/10 from me. To me, it's basically a rectangular egg roll. The presentation is almost like a deconstructed bún thịt nướng, and everything comes together nicely when you mix it all up. Second visit: I came back with my boyfriend, and unfortunately, this experience was a little more frustrating. He initially asked for a new bowl of nước mắm because I made the mistake of putting way too much red chili paste in ours. Oops! He asked for some extra nước mắm, and the first time, they brought out what was basically a tiny medicine cup amount. We looked at each other like... you gotta be kidding us... He asked again, and the second time they brought out a slightly bigger plastic cup. At this point, my boyfriend was understandably getting irritated. Then, FINALLY, on the third attempt, a girl came over with an actual regular-sized bowl of nước mắm. It took three tries to get there. I know restaurants get busy, but because this place is relatively small, I do feel like the service could be a little more attentive and consistent. Both of my visits made that pretty apparent. The first time they were overwhelmed by the crowd, and the second time it just felt like there was a disconnect between what we were asking for and what was actually being brought out. Another thing to keep in mind: when this place is packed, it gets HOT. Like, why am I sweating while eating my noodles? So if you're sensitive to heat, just be prepared. Especially the guys... Also, the bánh khọt takes a while to come out, so don't order it expecting a quick meal. It's made to order, and you'll definitely be sitting there for a bit waiting for it. Honestly, just embrace it and order something to snack on in the meantime. Overall, I'd definitely come back because the food is worth it, especially the bún riêu ốc. I just think the service can be hit or miss depending on how busy they are. My first visit was more of a "they're slammed, I get it" situation, while my second visit left me a little more frustrated.

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Grilled blood clams

HEM Kitchen And Bar

4.1(440 reviews)

2.4 mi•Alief

Love this spot in houston for vietnamese street food. They have live DJ on friday and saturday…read morenight after 9pm. Fun and Lively atmosphere, but pretty loud in here so hard to sit and have a conversation. Huge parking lot with plenty of parking. Bathrooms were fairly clean. Love all the cute decorations. Service was good, food also came out pretty fast. Love their salted egg chicken cartridge. The best I've had ever and cant get that taste anywhere else!!! First time trying balut quail egg and it was pretty good. Grilled oyster and clams were pretty good. Chicken feet had really good flavor but it was really tough and chewy.

Glad We Skipped the Dim Sum!…read more We were in Chinatown planning to get dim sum but tried this spot instead, and so glad we did! The inside is charming and authentic, with vintage shutters, birdcage lights, and a Saigon street mural. We tried the grilled seafood combo, Thai squid salad, and crispy pork belly. Everything was great. The seafood combo was a fun sampler, the squid salad was fresh and tangy, and the pork belly had perfectly crispy skin. Service was attentive too. First visit, but definitely not the last. We'll be back to try more!

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Crispy pork belly (GET THIS!) $16

Moon Rabbit

4.3(419 reviews)

10.6 mi•The Heights

Home and hungry for pho but wanted a good rich broth and came across the Bun Bo Hue on the Moon…read moreRabbit menu. It was WOW, rich and tasty. Not your average broth! Heavy meaty with a splash of fish broth. Sounds odd but iYKYK! The only thing I would do differently is ask for more slaw mix, but it hit the spot and enough for 2. We added lemongrass pork which was also wonderful. Now the Fried Garlic Shrimp was out of this world with its pepper Lemon dipping sauce! Oh My! I got for lunch the next day but no, we ate it up fast! The fried shrimp skins were perfectly fried and so lightly battered, the shrimp fresh and tasty! I will making this a regular on rotation. Door dash delivery!

Yum yum yum First of all the food exceeded my expectations…read more The soy wings were delicious and crispy. My dinner was the garlic butter shrimp rice bowl and I ate everything. My husband got the shaking beef and the beef was juicy and tender. For dessert we tried the bread pudding and it was just ok.. wouldn't order again but it wasn't bad. I recommend doing a reservation. We went without one and had to wait 40 min. The place isn't not too small but not big. I will be back to try more items.

9.2 mi•Montrose, River Oaks

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Annam Vietnamese Restaurant

4.6(67 reviews)

Annam checks all the boxes for a great family dinner, party of 8. The space is beautiful, nice…read morelocation, great service, and delicious food. The MICHELIN Guide with Bib Gourmand status appears to be well earned. We ordered several cocktails that were delicious but my mocktail was my favorite - the spicy jackfruit. Give it a try with or without alcohol. Pretty presentation. I think we ordered everything on the menu- almost. Here's what we ordered and recommend: * Grilled Wagyu Wrapped Betel Leaf - nicely presented, savored every bite * Tiger Prawn Mango Salad - delicious and refreshing * Gỏi Cá Annam - we fought over this, down to the last bite. Decided not to order more so we could save room for the rest of our dinner. * Chicken wings - spicy and no spicy - loved them both, slightly crunchy and not too much sauce * Tumeric Seabass - delicious but servings were too small * Ora King Salmon Clay Pot - the sauce was on the lighter side than expected but still good, fish was cooked just right * Lemongrass Lamb Chop - asked for medium and the temperature was perfect * Shaking Filet Mignon - nice portion, great flavor, very tender * Whole Branzino steamed - tender, flaky, and moist. This was bursting with flavors! * The desserts were delicious overall, but the tiramisu fell a little short. The flavor was so subtle that I probably wouldn't have recognized it as tiramisu if I hadn't been told what it was. It could definitely use a bolder coffee and mascarpone flavor. The staff was attentive, constant refills on drinks and clean plates. The noise level was medium, Love the liquor bottle presentations along the back wall and the gorgeous chandeliers. I can't wait to return for another fabulous dining experience.

ANNAM has it all…read more Great food, beautiful ambience and good service. Houston Ian's are used to eat Vietnamese food, but once you eat ANNAM's food, you really can taste the difference in quality and precision compared to others.

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Wagyu Betel Leaf / Bò Wagyu Cuốn Lá Lốt

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Lovely interior & very intimate with just under 20 tables

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Trish D.

3 years ago

Dishonest invention marketers lie about the profit potential of your invention to get you to pay for expensive lobster $35 per, but often useless, services were incorrectly processed market on lobster. This we're supposed for dinner and friendly at the restaurant experiences on the foodies however nevertheless things that unnecessary double charge on the price seafood. The female Hispanic typically female dark tone skinservices will likely someone said incorrectly price markert $16.99per lobster different and later on change higher double this is not unnecessary unpleasant way to false of prices market...the services is distributed disappointed and very not be in directly telling on everything after seeing the price recipe really increased double on charge !!I'm didn't like lies on price services and uncertainty not righteousness, I'm will not take friendly, family, acquaintance here anymore to this Tan Tan restaurant due incorrectly false seafood market price and be careful this service. This the fact about restaurant due over charge and the service communicated isn't true directly when ordering the dish receipt on....Avoid this restaurant and be more specifically check on everything nowadays ,Dishonest invention marketers lie about the profit potential of your invention to get you to pay for expensive, but often useless, services warnings sign on red bad flags........................ Dishonest invention marketers lie about the profit potential of your invention to get you to pay for expensive, but often useless, services... read more

Audrey H.

10 years ago

We ventured out to Bellaire Saturday night for some Chinese food and came across Tan Tan. Let me first say it was an hour wait for us (group of 4), and really busy. After we were finally given a table we ordered a few different entrees to pass around and share. - Shrimp Fried Rice (standard) was actually really good. - Hot and Sour Soup was tasty and fresh. Not that lingering msg/salty taste you find at most restaurants. - Kung Pao Chicken had really no taste to it and there was an absence of peanuts in the dish. -Mongolian Beef was tasty, the beef was tender and the sauce had a kick and some flavor to it. - General Tsao Chicken was a different crispy texture, but nonetheless we liked the texture paired with the sweet/spicy sauce which is not over done. I would say our overall experience was Okay despite the food being mostly good. Even though our server was nice- we really felt neglected and rushed the whole time we were there. It was like pulling teeth just ask for a refill on our glass of water. Definitely call in and get your food to go next time. P.S. I was really feelin the oddly, unique 80's Miami Vice Diner look inside this restaurant with the fake palm trees and hanging stuffed animals from it, lol read more

Tiffany P.

6 years ago

Be Careful!!!!! We went to Tan Tan restaurant on Thursday evening Nov. 12th and ordered 3 dishes. One of the three dishes, lotus root salad, had an aversion to serving. We brought this salad home because we didn't finish it. Unfortunately, the next day when we took it out to eat it again, we found six long gray hairs in this dish. We then called the restaurant and talked to the manager about this disgusting issue, and he said he didn't know and had no responsibility to deal with it and nothing could be done about the problem. He did not want a refund for this dish. Think this is the service of a large restaurant? It is true that China is always filthy dirty and disgusting and never apologizes. They need to get out of U.S.A Everyone should be wary when coming to this restaurant to eat because behind in the kitchen we don't know how dirty they are and the restaurant manager is not responsible for their issues. We can give them this as a alms of this dish because for us is only a little change but for them is a lot of money probably. Everyone should pay attention to this disgusting and dirty at Tan Tan restaurant!!!! read more

Justin V.

2 years ago

Tan Tan is a cornerstone establishment in Houston's Chinatown. While it may not be the most groundbreaking spot in town, it consistently delivers well-prepared dishes and friendly service. The standout dish that deserves special mention is the fried rice cake. This crispy and flavorful creation is a delight for the taste buds, with a perfect balance of textures and seasonings. The addition of scallions and fried shallots adds a delightful crunch and a touch of sweetness. Another highlight is the honey walnut shrimp, which is incredibly addictive. The shrimp are perfectly cooked and coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze. The crunchy walnuts add a satisfying texture and a hint of nuttiness. While the portions are on the smaller side, the quality of the dish makes it worth every bite. If you're looking for a solid Chinese meal in a comfortable setting, Tan Tan is a worthy choice. It may not be the most exciting option, but it delivers on the essentials. read more

Na L.

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10 years ago

Tan tan probably is one of the oldest restaurant on bellaire. And i guess there's a reason why they are still here. They have very comfortable food. House special rice cake is something we always order. They are bit crispy outside, soft and tender inside. Dried crunch white carrot makes it fun to chew on. I'm a regular here and I'm lucky enough to enjoy the finest temperature and cooked to perfection every time I'm here. My second always to order is the sliced beef with macaroni. Some people didn't like the macaroni because it's chewy and bit hard. But that's how I like it. Shrimp dumpling soup was something I always order But today when I had it I think they changed the ingredient of the mixed meat inside. Wasn't very good. Their seafood on top of deep fried flat noodle is YUMMY! Desert drinks are all pretty good. Highly recommended! read more

Wilson Y.

105

10 years ago

This is the worst experience I have ever had. There's nothing wrong with the food. The food is excellent and I love the food over here. There's one important thing I want to mention that is there is NO SERVICE at all. I was here at 4.30 and the bueiness was very slow. That's also the reason why I only give one star about this experience.All the staffs were chating so much fun. I ordered a chicken soup from the waitress. She could not understood me at all, I asked her several times about that chicken soup she said they don't offered it. Finally I ordered from other server that who can understand me. A really bad experience hope the owner make some change or I won't be here any more even the food is good. read more

Jessica H.

102

9 years ago

Food is ok, not as great as others have mentioned. The outstanding thing is their bad service! That old lady serving my table was nothing but rude and angry. She looked so unhappy to show up at work and totally ignored us. We will never come back here again nor recommend this place to any of my friends. In a city full of great restaurants like Houston, you basically stay in the competition by maintaining the quality of service cuz we can have good food anywhere. Well apparently you ruined your business by hiring employees like her! read more

Victor G.

13 years ago

Although crowded the food was pretty great. A co-worker of mine indicated that I should check it out since I love Asian food. I recently moved here from MD and so finding new restaurants are a must. There is some really great food there and wish I made the effort to document that. but nothing beats trying now with a new city. I would recommend trying out this place. They have a really great fried egg cake that is to die for. I would say the crowd is a bit much but otherwise great food! read more

Brenda H.

147

4 years ago

A classic Vietnamese Chinese fusion restaurant, it's a massive place that still manages to give great quality food and service. We came in late, and still got great quality. We ordered the duck soup, fried rice, and sesame chicken, and they all came out amazing. Great prices for the portion sizes and quality. Definitely try the fried rice and duck soup at least once. A well kept establishment that's been there a very long time, but still gives out great classics. read more

Thomas J.

18 years ago

Man I love me some Tan Tan! I agree with one of the reviewers below, it is an Asian version of Denny's ... beggers can't be choosers when it comes to late night dining. But then again, Grand Slam Breakfasts are pretty darn delicious sometimes, and so can Tan Tan's fare. I haven't been back in a while, I wonder if they still only accept cash!? read more

Lisa L.

13 years ago

Love the foods here... Especially their banh bot chien! Service needs work though. I've tried almost everything on their menu.. Haven't been disappointed yet but services are mostly MIA. With all those people working... You think you'll have better services! read more

stephen l.

17 years ago

Oh! Where has the time gone by? This was the shits back in the days after our club hopping days. I swear the food was good late night. I guess I was drunk. But when I am sober the food here during the daytime it's ok at best. read more

15 years ago

Their food was okay but sometime the service is horrible. Food sometime overcook when they are so busy. I'd recommend house special rice cake, egg noodle , and hot pot . Don't waste money on their dishes read more

Cat V.

4 years ago

This is where you go when there's family in town and you need a large space with good food lol. The service isn't the same as it was before when I used to go. Food is still good read more

Sophia B.

8 years ago

Great restaurant with great service,their food are good and convenient place , they have available parking lot outside restaurant.good place to gathering with family. read more

Emily A.

8 years ago

Great restaurant with great service,their food are good and convenient place , they have available parking lot outside restaurant.good place to gathering with family. read more

Soraya M.

215

13 years ago

this place wasnt great, there wasnt a lot of flavor in what i ordered - soup and chicken wings, it just wasnt very good, the quality of the meat wasnt great either. read more

Patrick N.

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9 years ago

I really like this place! The restaurant is huge, but the parking lot is a little small. The food is always good. I really like the house special rice cake. read more

Arlene D.

14 years ago

The vegetable rolls and the chicken stuff of that restaurant was very nice . I like that restaurant was very nice . I like it a lot . The staff was very good. read more

Natalie J N.

10 years ago

Pan fried noodles and banh bot chien are the best in town and these two dishes are always my first choice when I want to have lunch or diner at Tan Tan. read more

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3.8

(456 reviews)

Love this renovated and classy version of Hai Cang. It was a smart business move as there aren't as…read moremany upscale Vietnamese Chinese restaurants in the area that 1) have live seafood and 2) also offer private rooms for larger parties. Came here with family to celebrate Father's Day so we splurged on the Tamarind Dungeness Crab (MP was $38 at the time in Jun 2026) and it was the most memorable dish I've had in a long time. The coating on the crab is super light and was fried perfectly so that the juices were all sealed inside. Since it was fresh, the crab meat is super sweet and soft. The tamarind sauce is also SO addicting that I ate 2 bowls of rice with it. One crab was enough to feed 3 of us. Another must order dish is their snow pea leaves. I don't know why but it tastes 10x better than when I make it at home myself. Skip the chef's special chicken - the sauce doesn't contain the green onions, only the ginger, making it not as fragrant and missing the mark on this iconic HK dish.

They have lunch special deals, but with tons of options, better food out there, I'm going to other…read moreplaces that are similar, but better. Instant disappointment with the gai-lan or any Choi (green veggies). They steam cook and put the oyster sauce on it. No wok-hay. This is not Cantonese/Guangzhou/Hong Kong type of way of cooking. Not even Chinese. Looks good, but doesn't taste good. Lack of flavors in the dishes. During Lunch Saturday, very empty. Annoyed they like to stare at you across. Can't compete Cantonese-Chinese cooking. No offense, stick with Vietnamese cooking if you can't compete. I had Viet-Chinese food at a place called Boston Lobster in San Gabriel Valley, CA and it was good.

Vinh Hoa

3.7

(311 reviews)

Just a regular family-style lunch meet up. Food came out fast and was delicious and fresh! Service…read morewas great! Prices were great! My favorite was the Goi!

Service is excellent. Food is amazing ! Our favorite food in SW Houston! The jasmine tea is loose…read moreleaf and great!

Banh Canh Tom Cua

3.9

(112 reviews)

This might sound crazy, but my husband and I used to plan weekend trips to Houston around this…read morefreaking dish. Bánh Canh Tôm Cua is probably one of our favorite Vietnamese dishes, and this spot has topped every other place we've tried--Garden Grove, Westminster, Milpitas, Dallas, and yes, even Ho Chi Minh City. They nail literally everything we look for: Chewy noodles Thick, savory broth All the toppings (pork hock, fish cake, blood, etc.) SO much crab meat Even though they already pack an insane amount of crab meat into each bowl, we still order extra because my husband is an absolute crab fiend . It always hits. This place has become the gold standard for how we judge every other Bánh Canh Tôm Cua we've tried, and to this day it's still our #1. We'll definitely carve out time to come back every chance we get whenever we're in Houston again.

We stopped by because we wanted to try a Vietnamese soup that we hadn't had before. We ordered #B2…read more& #B5 w/thick orange soup per the waitress' recommendation. The noodles weren't as chewy as we thought and the broth seemed too thick that it had a lot of cornstarch. We found the flavor somewhat bland, although I didn't add chili since we don't eat spicy food. A little black pepper did help bring out the flavor, and I think some red vinegar would have been a nice addition as well. The two shrimp balls were quite small and they weren't bouncy. One disappointing thing was that I specifically asked for no cilantro because of an allergy, yet the dish came topped with quite a lot of cilantro, especially over the bean sprouts. That made me question how carefully the kitchen handles food-allergy requests. That said, we're glad we gave it a try. The restaurant is located in a large shopping center, next to a BBH place and another bánh chả restaurant. There's plenty of parking, and they accept credit cards. They also offer a 5% discount if you pay in cash. It's a fairly large restaurant, but there were only two servers when we visited. The young woman with glasses who served us wasn't rude, but she wasn't particularly friendly or customer-oriented either. Overall, an interesting soup to try, but it wasn't quite to our taste.

Migo Saigon Food Street

3.5

(302 reviews)

We always get their dry Migo or Miga. Very flavorful and I also like their bowl of pork bones…read more Service is quick and efficient.

It's been awhile since my first visit here years ago so I thought I would stop by again to see what…read moremy current thoughts are. For appetizers we had the chicken heart and gizzards. The sauce and seasoning were tasty but the heart was very overcooked and tough. The gizzard was great though. For noodles I had the Mi Go dry. The meat was tender but the noodles were lacking sauce/flavor. The portion size was smaller than I expected as well. They also don't have chili oil here which I thought was a little weird for an Asian restaurant. The broth was decent. Overall, the food was okay but compared to all of the other noodle spots around I probably won't be back

Jasmine Asian Cuisine

3.0

(294 reviews)

Friday night Bo Bay Mong and live music doesn't get better than this!…read moreAbsolutely a fun place to go on Friday night to eat their famous baked catfish to eat along side the self-cook plate for sizzling lemongrass beef, shrimps and tasty squid! If you have not tried it, you basically are cooking and making your own spring rolls so it's fun for big groups. Service is not super friendly (sad but typical for Chinatown) but they are very fast to get food out. The night is loud but fun with live singers who sing mainly oldies but you can request to sing as well.

Service was exceptional for a large party…read more We had goi and Vietnamese flat pan noodles with beef, and both were very good.

Com Ga Houston - Bellaire

3.7

(151 reviews)

My first time having chicken soup with vermicelli. Overall, it is a good hangover soup haha or just…read morea homey meal on a cold day. It came with gingers in fish sauce on the side so you can mix it in however much you prefer, to get a more heart warming kick in the stomach when you drink the soup. The soup itself is very light to drink, not msg tasting, I think it's got hint of lemongrass giving the refreshing flavor. The soup comes with pork blood, chicken heart and gizzards, they were cleaned well so no gamy smell. Usually there are bamboo shoots too but my friend said last time they tasted funky so I didn't want to risk that in my soup. Chicken is cold served on cabbage salad, I killed the salad because the vinegary veggies mix with fried onions was very yummy. Service was fast, my friend ordered in Vietnamese to the old lady but the menu has English so you can always point what you want.

We ordered togo so I can't comment much in the services…read more But the food was good. We got a few options and all our friends like it. Prices are not OK a bit higher on some other similar style of cuisine ( means chicken rice ) in town

Saigon Pagolac

3.6

(337 reviews)

If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food, Saigon Pagolac is exactly where you'll find it…read more Their specialty is their spring rolls, and they are SO delicious. Whether you choose to cook the meat yourself or go with the fried fish, everything comes together so well with the noodles and fresh vegetables. And you have to add the fried pork.. it adds the perfect amount of crispy, fatty goodness to every bite. Dining here isn't really about the service or ambiance, it's truly about the food. Everything is flavorful, satisfying and exactly the kind of Vietnamese comfort food you want to keep going back for.

Pagolac is one of my all time favorite restaurants from my childhood. We always get the lemongrass…read morebeef and squid, beef in grape leaves, and the rice noodles. The whole catfish is definitely worth trying too! The service is always amazing, the waiters and waitresses are always checking in to see if we need anything and the restaurant is at a good volume even when there's large parties there.

Hao Hao

4.0

(121 reviews)

I am old enough to remember they used to be across the street in a different location then when…read morethey are at now, so at least 20 years old. I finally decided to try them out. The price for the quality of the food is great, you will get your money worth here. They have an young man working here that can speak English as it sounds like he grew up here. So you don't need to worried about language barrier coming here. They have great options for soup noodles here. We got the N6 - Chiu Chow Style Noodle Soup , A4 - Rice Flour Cake with Egg , Shaking Beef with fried rice. The service here it is very good, they was very fast and refilled our water. The food came out fast. Everything was delicious here. But the Rice Flour Cake with Egg was the best I had here in Houston. So if you come here, you have to get the A4 - Rice Flour Cake with Egg .

I had a violent craving for duck noodle soup so I came here immediately once I saw it on their…read moremenu. It was a very hearty, generous bowl. Lots of noodles with a big piece of duck. The broth was comforting and very flavorful. The duck was tender and delicious. I enjoyed my bowl thoroughly with pickled jalapeños and vegetables on the side. Craving satisfied for sure!

Bun Cha Ca Da Nang

3.6

(144 reviews)

I was intrigued by the article in Houstonia magazine and wanted to come check it out. I fell in…read morelove with Bún Chả Cá Fish Noodle Soup. I have read about the origin of Đà Nẵng specialty. The restaurant employees were friendly and spoke fluent English. It makes ordering at ease. I only waited for about 10 minutes. I also love the nước mát lá dứa Artichoke Tea. It's lightly sweetened and refreshing. It has great flavor from pandan and retained the color of artichoke. Another reason being here, I wanted to try the freshly made Bánh Bôt Loc Vietnamese dumplings. They were tiny compared to those I found at grocery stores. I asked the manager if I could order ones without pork. He said no, they were premade. I was pretty stuffed after eating half of the banh mi sandwich and dumplings. I had to get an order of Bún Chả Cá Fish Noodle Soup for dinner. I enjoyed it at home after heating up the soup on the stove. Then, pour it over the noodle bowl with the vegetables. The parking lot was full on this side of the Ha Oanh Plaza, where Bún Bò Huế Đức Chương Midnite is located. But the restaurant was not quite filled halfway. That was a good thing because I got served quickly. There are many tables that can be rearranged. That makes it easy to bring a group of hungry foodie friends to try the lighter side of Vietnamese noodles. Yeah, I will be back. https://www.houstoniamag.com/eat-and-drink/2016/09/our-latest-obsession-bun-cha-ca-da-nang

This place is known for their fish cakes and they were definitely good. The appetizers were good…read morebut I thought the main dishes we got were okay. The vibe is nice, but our group ran out of water and had to wait a while to get water refilled.

Bodard Bistro

3.6

(210 reviews)