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    UTea Pho

    4.2 (176 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Vermicelli bowl
    Ellie N.

    Egg rolls taste old. I think they were refried. The grilled meat was partially burnt.

    Sunny C.

    The prices here were kind of over priced for the portion leaving you still hungry. Not a lot of meat or other ingredients were added on top of the noodles. It's kind of surprising what the college kids have to pay for this. Though the staff here were still nice and helpful it does not justify the meal here. The pho was still average compared a lot of other places in town.

    Ariadna S.

    [UPDATED review and rating] After a very careful consideration and comparison to other places in Austin, I took off one more star. The food did not worth listed menu prices at all (see full review below). Do yourself a favor and just drive somewhere else, if you can, for much better options and fuller plates at the exact same price. ---------- Went to this place for the first time. It's a very casual spot on campus. The prices are about the same as in many other places in Austin but, but in my opinion a bit high for what we got. The seating inside is very annoying. I'm a community table hater (unless it is a social event or a big party dining together, in these situations it is fun actually). But in this setting, noting irritates me more than having to seat with strangers elbow to elbow while trying to enjoy some food and have a conversation. If you dislike this kind of sitting situation, you better off seating outside if you're committed to going to this spot. I wanted to try UTEA Special, but the only red meat option they had available that day was brisket. I'm not sure if they were running out of brisket as well or were just stingy, but the amount of meat was pretty sad and on top of that the slices were really tiny, you'd have to work extra to fish them out. Very small amount of sprouts as well. You basically would fill in with noodles. They had many other options as well, which makes me think pho is probably not the priority. I'm not sure if it was just not a good we caught, but I will likely not be back for now.

    pad thai with tofu and vermicelli with pork
    Ashley C.

    casual vietnamese spot with a few dishes from other cuisines, including pad thai. the seating is very casual and meant to accommodate college students living in west campus. i had the pad thai with tofu and it was delicious. definitely spicer than the one at pho thaison but has a more authentic flavor. the vermicelli was yummy as well, the pork was well seasoned and delicious. servers are mainly college students, unfortunately the one that served us was not as friendly and didn't check up on us.

    Annie A.

    The veggie pho is amazing here. it is probably my favorite veggie pho in Austin. The tofu is perfectly cooked, and appreciate that they don't just put mushrooms and try to pack the soup with toppings instead of just noodles and broth. Price is also reasonable, and they validate parking!

    Cream puff
    Jasmine L.

    Really solid vietnamese restaurant with yummy cream puffs in west campus!! Workers are nice and pleasant. The inside is clean, simple, and has a ton of natural light from the tall windows. The cream puffs were delicious and beautiful! Loved the strawberry one, which was drizzled in chocolate syrup. The pho here is also good with generous portions!

    Shrimp Pad Thai ($13.50)
    Kate Z.

    I think for a Viet place in West Campus, UTea Pho is not bad, but it's not high quality food. It's affordable and quick with a very convenient location right in the heart of West Campus. The seating is limited but they are quite free outside of dinner hours. We got a spot by the windows. Service is really friendly! And they give a free bottle of water. I've gotten the egg noodles recently, and I like how they give a lot of protein, but the shrimp has been tough every time. The banh mi is all right as well. I think the cream puffs are a hit or miss, but it's been a while since I've had one. They used to be good! I'll be back here because of the location most likely.

    Wok on fire noodle, Crab Rangoon (5 Pieces), Basil fried rice, Steak pho
    Carrie M.

    UTea Pho is a convenient spot for food in West Campus, but I find it consistently mid. I've had their pho, Singapore noodle, pad thai, and wok on fire noodle. I would say they are all fine. I really enjoy their cream puff. I remember when they used to charge for water without telling us that they did, but now the first bottle is free at least. I organized a profit share here with my student organization and was successful. My last visit, the service was a big issue. We waited an extremely long time for each order, especially the cream puff and my friend's Vietnamese coffee. About 20 minutes after he ordered the coffee with boba, he was informed that they had run out of boba. They also mixed up our checks, and we were only a group of three. The staff were uncomfortably standing at the counter and crowded right next to our table. The manager is so kind!

    Spring rolls
    Eric G.

    Stopped by for lunch the other day and glad we did! Service is quick and the restaurant itself is casual and clean. We ordered the spring rolls, which were very generous servings. The sauce was a little more peanut heavy than I'm used to but it was very good nonetheless! I ordered pho, which was also a generous portion that i managed to finish completely. My partner ordered a vermicelli bowl (lemongrass chicken i think?). It was delicious and I would definitely get that again. Wish we had something like this place closer to us. Food is great and doesn't break the bank!

    flat noodle with tofu and curry
    Erin L.

    I've been here so many times I cannot believe I haven't reviewed it yet, but it is one of my favorite spots in austin! Their pho is amazing but their pan fried noodles are slept on. I always get the flat noodle with tofu and it hits the spot every time! It is located in West campus so the parking can be hard to find, but there are some street spots available! Most of the staff are UT students and they are super sweet and patient.

    Pho
    Emily D.

    I like this place! They have some good noodles, close to campus, and great service. The protein portion size is a little small for the price but it's a convenient spot to grab some food.

    Popcorn chicken (good but not my favorite item here)
    Oscar W.

    I unexpectedly found myself on UT campus a few of months ago and came across UTea Pho. I'm so glad I did! Since then, I've been back a several times and have had a chance to try several of their times, and I have to say that it never disappoints. My go-tos are the vermicelli bowls (lemongrass beef is delicious), the spring rolls (shrimp or pork), and of course the pho. Service has consistently been friendly and quick. The restaurant is clearly a favorite among students, as it is always busy and packed. The crowd is mellow and although it is a calm place even when it is a full day. Reservations are available if you want to save yourself a potential wait although we have yet to make one and have one had to wait a few minutes at most. Check it out! You won't be disappointed!

    Fried egg rolls
    Lena H.

    Stopped by for lunch and ordered the fried egg rolls and lemongrass beef and rice. I was greeted and seated right away. The food came out fairly quickly and nice and hot. The egg rolls were just ok for me. I just felt like it was missing something. The lemongrass beef was amazing! So much flavor! There are limited street parking, however there is a parking.

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    5 years ago

    One of the best flat noodles I have ever had a must try. The Pho was flavorful hot and delicious.

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    5 years ago

    Nice spot for a quick lunch during a recent trip to UT! Got a bowl of pho and side of spring rolls. Would come again!

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    3 years ago

    Great food and value. convenient location near campus Definitely going back again. Highly recommended

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    3 years ago

    Awesome staff and food. Wait times will OCCASIONALLY get long but the food is 100% worth the wait. Definitely go here!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious pho, and great service - owner was so kind and gave us a warm welcome to Austin. Great for students

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    5 years ago

    This place is amazing! Convenient location. Their pad Thai is phenomenal and their customer service is always great!

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    6 years ago

    The best pho around campus. The owner is super nice. Would recommend the UTea special pho and the grilled pork spring rolls.

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    2 years ago

    my pho was extremely bland and tasted like water. meal was not worth the price at all

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    Food is delicious! It's a nice place to go and eat as well near campus and different from what is around.

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    Good place to-go for pho when you're not home. the prices are not that bad for being near campus

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    Knuckle Sandwich

    Knuckle Sandwich

    4.3
    (46 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    One of my favorite sandwich spots in Austin, hands down. The Knuckle Sandwich is easily my favorite…read moresandwich in the city -- packed with flavor, satisfying every time, and most importantly, consistently good no matter when I go. That consistency is what really keeps me coming back. You know exactly what you're getting, and it always delivers. Austin has no shortage of food trucks, but this one definitely stands out if you're craving a solid sandwich that actually lives up to the hype.

    Seriously the most amazing sandwhiches!!! I came the first day to look and it was closed, came back…read morethe 2nd day twice and then brought it home to family. We seriously love Diana for her recommendation got the knuckle and the veggies. Knuckles was perfect lettuce and perfect meat ratio. Not too much lettuce and very generous with meat. The cheese crisps was so so so so good and just made the perfect crunch. The veggie though was so so amazing I have never had such an amazing artichoke sandwhich it was so good. If your taking it to GO and eating later let them know and they will pack the soggy stuff separately. Once again we are in love with this sandwhich and its definetly a must ever time in Austin. Thank you Diana and team for the best sandwhich ever !

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    The fresh herbs were a bit excessive on the lamb sammie.  Would have liked the lamb to be the dominant flavor, not the mint.
    The fresh herbs were a bit excessive on the lamb sammie. Would have liked the lamb to be the dominant flavor, not the mint.
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    Knuckle sandwich
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    Mendocino Farms

    4.5
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    I arrived at 12:45 on a Friday. We planned a later lunch to avoid a crowd. My first time there and…read moreI walked into a packed dining room and a line of 10-12 people to order at the counter. But by the time my friend arrived about 1:10 the line had disappeared and the crowd was quickly thinning out. I had the farmhouse club and my friend went with a salad (I forget which one). My sandwich was absolutely delicious and I cleaned it up. His salad was enormous and he couldn't finish it. He had enough leftover to take home for another meal. Neither came with a side but they are available for purchase. The restaurant is bright and cheerful inside with plenty of seating. And the staff are very friendly and eager to assist throughout the meal. The only downside is their prices being a little high for the type of setting so one star off. I will probably return anyway for the delicious sandwich. But I wish it came with chips!

    I've had a few meals at this location, and I'm really hoping this place sticks around. The space…read morehas been through several different restaurants over the years, including Oakmont Cafe and Doc's. I've been for both lunch and dinner, and lunch is clearly the peak time, which makes sense given the sandwich, salad, and soup menu. It feels built for the midday lunch crowd. The kitchen runs very efficiently, the line moves quickly, and online ordering is very easy. It's counter service, but I've taken meals to go a few times and everything traveled well. As of February 2026, it still has that brand new restaurant feel. The interior is bright, clean, and modern, and there's a ton of outdoor seating. However, you are just off 38th Street and across from the Seton medical complex, so al fresco dining may not be the quietest experience depending on traffic and time of day. Overall, a great addition to the area for lunch (or dinner).

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    Handsome Dan’s

    Handsome Dan’s

    4.5
    (50 reviews)
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    This place was wonderful, we stopped for lunch and it was fantastic. I order the grilled cheese…read morewith potato salad and my husband ordered the roast beef. We were both members of the clan plate club. It was sooo good. Highly recommend. We will be coming back if we are in the area again. We enjoyed the atmosphere very much!

    It's not a gimmick if they have good food…read more Handsome Dan's has been on my list to try for months, but I've been on a keto diet most of the time, so a bunch of restaurants have been put on a "someday" list. Last week I was on a break from keto, and my husband read my mind. He took me here as the first stop on a rainy Friday night date. I know they have good sandwiches, but they also have their "bait shop" schtick. They're not near any significant fishing spots, and I didn't see any evidence of bait, but whatever. Their sandwiches are good, so they can get away with it. While I ate my sandwich on the patio, we discussed the novelty nature of many Austin businesses, and which ones can hold up and which ones are pure hype. I ordered the Club sandwich. It's not a true triple-decker club, but it was the sandwich that had the best variety of fillings in my opinion. Everything you'd expect in a classic club, but easier to eat because it wasn't stacked absurdly tall like other clubs. The sourdough bread was very crispy, and the meats, cheese, and vegetables worked well inside. On the side I got potato salad which I like more than their other option, which was chips, but the potato salad wasn't anything special. Their patio was the perfect spot to enjoy a rainstorm. They have some glider chairs off to the side that are good for lounging on, but when it really started to rain we moved in to the center of the patio. I'm glad I got a chance to try Handsome Dan's. I doubt I'll be back anytime soon because huge sandwiches like this need to be an occasional treat for me, but if you're in the Springdale area looking for a satisfying meal, this is it!

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    UTea Pho - vietnamese - Updated August 2026

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