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    Viet Cajun

    4.2 (377 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Janet W.

    My family came for dinner here in a Friday. This eatery is a no frills, order at the counter place. My Son absolutely demolished his pho and said it was great. Daughter ordered a small chicken fried rice and I was so astonished at the quantity, I could only ask in wonderment what the big size looked like. Everything is bigger in Texas, as they say! My vermicelli bowl with pork was delicious and I was impressed at the massive size, definitely worth sharing. My husband's gumbo bowl was delicious and huge, and he could only finish half his grilled pork banh mi which was very filling. This place is a great value for all the food that is provided and it is tasty too. We all left happy and full with a couple of take out boxes.

    Garlic Butter Wings w/ fried rice
    Tuyen K.

    The food is delicious!!! We pass this place so many times when we vacation in Galveston and we finally stopped by. My entire family loved the food. Everyone that worked there was so nice. We will definitely be coming back the next time we are in town!

    What I started with lol
    Caryn N.

    We really loved our fish. It was very yummy and smooth. I love the texture and the taste (6 of 10). The fries definitely needed some additional seasoning, but it was fresh. The shrimp was a little overcooked with no seasoning! My biggest Takeaway is I would come back here again, BUT please stop sweeping while I'm eating. It is so rude to sweep where people are eating. I don't know how else to say it but that!!!!!

    Crab and shrimp boil
    Jim J.

    Located in a small strip center, I was a little wary because it wasn't super clean. Dirty glass, floor and tables did not overrule the wonderful Smells coming from the kitchen. We ordered a variety of dishes including fried fish&shrimp, snow crab clusters, Bahn Mi sandwich, and crab cakes. Everything was good food wise but the plastic cutlery was cheap, the drinks came in cans, and the service was bring a plate when it's done. We ended up waiting for 45 minutes for the three orders of snow crab clusters meaning everyone was done eating 15 minutes BEFORE they got their order. Management did come three times to tell us it will only be a minute, 10 minutes apart. While the food was good, we will not be back.

    Shrimp  po'boy
    Valerie C.

    Fish was awesome, my daughter like the shrimp po'boy said could have some kinda of slaw on it...shrimp was awesome.. an the fries could be seasoned...

    Linh C.

    Stopped by for lunch because my parents have fond memories of food from here when we ordered it to eat at our condo during our visit to Galveston several summers ago. On this in-person visit, the food was just ok, nothing special. We ordered fried catfish and shrimp, with fries and fried rice. The batter was light but had no flavor so I had to use lots of tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. I saw several diners eat the Vietnamese Rice plates and maybe that's what I should have ordered. The restaurant is not as clean as I'd like. The floor is sticky causing your shoes to make noise when you walk. Be aware that there's only one restroom.

    Springs rolls and Charbroiled Pork Banh Mi
    Chad S.

    So IMTexas 70.3 relay weekend all about keeping up carbs before race. Day decided mix it up so found Viet Cajun near air BnB. It lot like Yamamoto had no idea the food be more less Vietnamese food in Texas. I was surprise but the Pork Banh Mi. Pretty good. Nothing as legit as the ones get in Vegas. In Galveston definitely hit the right spot. The bread was solid, hearty, and sandwich order again. I got it take out. The restaurant inside has decent amount of seats. U go up counter order then pick up food. It kind of food court style find spot sit down. The staff interacted with friendly and nice. If in Galveston. Viet Cajun would recommend.

    2 Fish 3 Oyster 3 Shrimp Platter
    Brandi P.

    The best fried fish I have ever had! Not sure what their seasonings are but it's laced with Cocain. All the seafood was great. The fried rice is also amazing. We also had the cheesecake egg-rolls for dessert and ONG! Fabulous!

    Jaylynn M.

    I was beyond amazed at this little restaurant. My partner and I came in after stopping at the gas station in the same parking lot. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy. The menu was expansive and truly had something for everyone. We ordered a pho to share and a pork banh mi. The food truly exceeded our expectations. I was particularly pleased with the banh mi. It was a very generous serving and perfectly seasoned. We were even fortunate enough to enjoy our food while the restaurant played Cars 2 on the tv in the dining room. We will definitely be coming back to Viet Cajun!

    Gumbo
    Jasmine D.

    Located in a strip mall, this was one of the few dining locations within walking distance of the hotel we were staying at. No frills seafood boil place that also serves several Vietnamese dishes including pho. Ambiance is casual - You order and pay at the counter, then are seated and your meal is brought to you. Ordered a variety of items, including pho, shrimp vermicelli, shrimp fried rice, fried seafood combo (fried shrimp, oyster and fish) that came with choice of fries or fried rice, and gumbo. Only gumbo is pictured, as we were hangry and devoured our food. Pricing was reasonable and spent about $80, easily feeding 5 people.

    Fried rice side for Catfish
    Mark B.

    I am so happy my sister showed me this place. 10/10 soo delicious and flavorful with reasonable prices. Wow. Both of one my favorite types of food together in harmony. Boudain balls were packed with flavor and delicious fresh. They do not skimp on anything. Their Banh Mi was stuffed with delicious pork that was so flavorful and a great compliment to the pickled carrot and the fresh bun. Wow. GO HERE if in Galveston. Service was so sweet. Very popular so make sure to get there asap. :)

    Fried basket with fried rice, 3 fried fish, 6 fried shrimp, and 6 fried oysters.

    I usually come here for their crawfish. The best FRIED RICE I have tasted. Felt like my father was in the kitchen cooking. I don't know what sort of breading or batter they use. It tasted like cornmeal and it is wonderful. Shrimp, oysters, fried fish came out golden crispy like I like.!!!

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    Reasonably priced. Friendly service. Perfect fried shrimp. Don't let the strip center fool you.

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    I eat here all the time and the food is always amazing. I especially love the the bahn mi and loaded fries

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    4 months ago

    Best seafood spot in Galveston. Great grilled and fried, awesome fried rice, decent viet food. Good service and casual atmosphere.

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    Food was amazing and everyone there was so nice, can't wait to go back. Had good ambiance too with view of water.

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