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My best friend and I came to try this place for the first time. I will give it a 10 out of 10. I tried the supreme meat pho and he tried something else and it was delicious. Highly recommended very pretty. They have cocktails and great service. Ambiance is really nice too Max great job taking care of us.
Good, solid place. I'd been to the old location in the Meyerland shopping center but not since they moved. Had a friend who loved this place and he used to bring take out from here all the time. Food was good, prices are right and service was super friendly. Dan was the waiter and super awesome, even ran out with the to go stuff left at the table. They have a 3 meat beef pho I've never had before it has sliced steak, meatballs and one other type of beef. It was very good. Recommend checking it out, solid place.
I have been eating here for YEARS! In my opinion, this place is outstanding.! After reading some of the yelp reviews... Some may disagree with me . Ha! It used to be located in a much larger more beautiful space, but times change, I understand. I've never ordered something I didn't love here. Their Vietnamese hot and sour soup is absolutely divine. I could eat it so many times a week! The wait staff has always been attentive and lovely. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend.
My favorite menu item is the Vietnamese Hot n Sour soup! It is a clear broth with veggies and pineapple and I got chicken in mine. I have to come here every time I am in the area. Their food is simply amazing! Today I happened to come on a day when they had crawfish! OMG they are some of the best I have ever had and I am from Louisiana. Service is always great, atmosphere is great and food is the best!
Never ever order pho. Everything else is . Service is good. Location is excellent. Place is clean.
It's been years since I last stepped foot in Vietopia (#1). There are still lots of memories for my initial experiences here in Houston. It seems not much has changed: The food is still very sweet, the menu is still super Americanized, the place is still incredibly spacious, and I'm still giving it three stars. There isn't a lot of Viet anything going on in West U, so the many years that they've been able to operate in this space has hopefully been fruitful. The high ceilings, large tables, fun Asian decor pieces are such a vibe. I also like the big bar with the TVs in the back, the big booths, and the general ambiance of this place. It's clear the menu is attributed to the local crowd, as there's almost zero Vietnamese and lots of descriptions of common dishes. It's also written in such a casual way where in the beverage section there's a blurb that says "ice cream additional charge yummy" and random smiley faces =) in the text. There's even a section of the menu thats is called "Just Try It Something Different" which got a good laugh out of my group and I. Overall, the dishes are pricey but the variety is definitely there. My items were across the board: I ordered their stir fried beef thin noodles aka pho xao ($20), Vietnamese crepe aka banh xeo ($18), tomato fried rice (#2), a large soft shell crab ($29), egg rolls ($12), a Vietnamese iced coffee aka caphe sua da and the wok flaming beef aka bo luc lac ($26). The Vietnamese iced coffee was fire. It was velvety with a nearly chocolate like consistency and was full of sugary, condensed milk. Other than that everything was kind of disappointing. The flaming beef was overcooked and caked in an overly sweet sauce, the soft shell crab was decent, and the mussels didn't seem fresh. The egg rolls were solid, but not $3 each solid and the banh xeo was falling apart. Despite the disappointments with the food, the service from Nam was excellent. He was patient with the group and offered suggestions throughout the meal. Polite and professional is the best way to describe his service, which was very much appreciated. They charge an automatic 20% on large groups and there is a take-out fee applied as well. The parking is plentiful. I'm not sure if I'd be quick to return. Perhaps it'll be another decade and a half before I step in here again. __________ (#1) 16 years ago: Might not have been an H-Town resident yet but I was still around, young buck. (#2) I genuinely thought this was Mexican rice at first. Turns out they offer jasmine white rice, brown rice, and tomato fried rice.
Alright, I'm biased because I love everything Viet. From the hot guys to the culture...sign me up! I digress...back to Viet food and where to dine...I will always choose a dive spot. With that said, if you have friends new to the culture and you don't want to see their "dive" face smirk because they're too fancy- then bring them to Vietopia! It's an affordable beautiful option with cultural ambiance. Our server was prompt, polite and made sure our drinks were topped off. We ordered the beef and pork rice plates with extra fried egg on top. Flavorful, large portions and the sauces which accompanied these plates were delish! Photos say it all. It's located right off 59 next to the "waterburger" for my Texas peeps!
Extensive menu, but the capable server walked me through the selections. Outstanding service and food. I've not been here in some time, but my wife is a frequent patron. The food quality has improved and the service couldn't have been better. Ample parking.
I came here with some co-workers because they were saying this place had good lunch specials. When we arrived, they were pretty busy for lunch service and gave us a fairly big table for 3 people. I ordered the noodle with grilled chicken and fish sauce. We also ordered some eggrolls to share around the table! Everything was fairly delicious, but the chicken was very dry and there was way too much noodles in the bowl compared to the chicken portion. I definitely would prefer something else like a rice dish instead. The space is very spacious and great for groups of any size to come enjoy a meal together!
Cool ambience and great name for a Vietnamese restaurant. Their Vietopia dumplings are excellent and their iced Vietnamese coffee is as well. Prompt service also. Definitely recommended!
I was greeted like family. The staff didn't just serve,they genuinely cared. Sweet, friendly, and full of smiles, they created an atmosphere that was cozy and warm.the food was amazing. Every bite was packed with flavor and clearly made with love and skill. Whether it wasthe perfect portion sizes, or the little details in presentation,it was a masterclass in delight. The environment felt like a hidden gem: spotless, stylish, and inviting. Whether you're dining solo or with friends, you'll feel right at home. Can't wait to come back,his place is the definition of comfort and good taste.
It was just ok. Great service. Clean inside. It's huge! Large bar and drink menu. And many food options but for the quality of Vietnamese food in Houston it was kinda blah. The dumpling soup was ok but the beef lo mein was also just ok. Ig had plenty of beef and the vegetables were well cook but it was greasy and the water chestnuts were sour. When I told the waiter he said they are supposed to be like that. I've never had them taste like this in Vietnamese food but I ate around them. The portion size was also small for around $20 I likely won't be back.
Yum, Yum, Yum!!! I came to this restaurant with my work team. It was highly recommended. They have all seem to have been here before, so I was behind on cool restaurants. Glad we came here because this place is great!!! Location: Vietopia is located in a shopping center right off of highway 59. Parking: It's hard to miss so there is plenty of parking at the restaurant in the Shopping Center. Food: * This place has a full bar, so of course, I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. * For appetizer, I ordered the Egg Rolls and they were delish. You can tell that they were homemade. * For my meal, I also ordered the Pepper Chicken Entrée Dish, which came with brown rice. The portion size was so much so that I had no room for dessert and had some food to take home. Service: The service was great! Our Server was very attentive to our large group. He was also able to recommend great food and drinks.
This place definitely operates as a one hit wonder for me in terms of food. I invariably order (and thoroughly enjoy) the flame wok tofu vermicelli without fail. Not only is it extremely tasty in its own right, every bite of tofu is a moment I sincerely cherish, but it's also noteworthy in the unique way they cook the tofu. The tofu is fried and caramelized in a sweet, yet savory coating, which, paired with the vermicelli and all the vegetables, allows you to decide how much sweetness you want with each bite. The service here is also extremely top notch, they're always extremely friendly and food and requests are fulfilled with the blink of an eye! My main reservation about this place, and the reason I couldn't in good faith give it 5 stars is that most bites I've tried from the dishes of friends or loved ones have been underwelming to say the least. That paired with the fact that the prices trend a bit high (even though the portion sizes are more than fair) makes me hesitant to recommend this place if you aren't planning on ordering the flame wok tofu vermicelli. read more
Vietopia hit the spot. I saw a menu category that said just try something new so I did. The Hunter's special was very good and had everything but the kitchen sink in it. A light stir fry wit' garlic and lemon grass wit' assorted vegetables. You can choose your protein and I went with chicken, very tasty. The crispy Vietnamese egg rolls served wit' fresh vegetables and a sauce may have been the star. The egg roll stuffing was pork and shrimp. I ate half of this by putting two egg rolls on a plate wit' the veggies and fish sauce liberally sprinkled over the top and I cut it up with a knife and fork.....I make a big mess if I just wrap the eggroll with all the goodies. My wife enjoyed a small dumpling soup wit' chicken and veggies in a homemade chicken broth soup. Very friendly people and the decor was amazing. Server Jun Thuong made us feel right at home. read more
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2 months ago
My best friend and I came to try this place for the first time. I will give it a 10 out of 10. I tried the supreme meat pho and he tried something else and it was delicious. Highly recommended very pretty. They have cocktails and great service. Ambiance is really nice too Max great job taking care of us. read more
Good, solid place. I'd been to the old location in the Meyerland shopping center but not since they moved. Had a friend who loved this place and he used to bring take out from here all the time. Food was good, prices are right and service was super friendly. Dan was the waiter and super awesome, even ran out with the to go stuff left at the table. They have a 3 meat beef pho I've never had before it has sliced steak, meatballs and one other type of beef. It was very good. Recommend checking it out, solid place. read more
2 months ago
26 days ago
I have been eating here for YEARS! In my opinion, this place is outstanding.! After reading some of the yelp reviews... Some may disagree with me . Ha! It used to be located in a much larger more beautiful space, but times change, I understand. I've never ordered something I didn't love here. Their Vietnamese hot and sour soup is absolutely divine. I could eat it so many times a week! The wait staff has always been attentive and lovely. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend. read more
6 months ago
My favorite menu item is the Vietnamese Hot n Sour soup! It is a clear broth with veggies and pineapple and I got chicken in mine. I have to come here every time I am in the area. Their food is simply amazing! Today I happened to come on a day when they had crawfish! OMG they are some of the best I have ever had and I am from Louisiana. Service is always great, atmosphere is great and food is the best! read more
7 months ago
Never ever order pho. Everything else is . Service is good. Location is excellent. Place is clean. read more
2 months ago
9 months ago
It's been years since I last stepped foot in Vietopia (#1). There are still lots of memories for my initial experiences here in Houston. It seems not much has changed: The food is still very sweet, the menu is still super Americanized, the place is still incredibly spacious, and I'm still giving it three stars. There isn't a lot of Viet anything going on in West U, so the many years that they've been able to operate in this space has hopefully been fruitful. The high ceilings, large tables, fun Asian decor pieces are such a vibe. I also like the big bar with the TVs in the back, the big booths, and the general ambiance of this place. It's clear the menu is attributed to the local crowd, as there's almost zero Vietnamese and lots of descriptions of common dishes. It's also written in such a casual way where in the beverage section there's a blurb that says "ice cream additional charge yummy" and random smiley faces =) in the text. There's even a section of the menu thats is called "Just Try It Something Different" which got a good laugh out of my group and I. Overall, the dishes are pricey but the variety is definitely there. My items were across the board: I ordered their stir fried beef thin noodles aka pho xao ($20), Vietnamese crepe aka banh xeo ($18), tomato fried rice (#2), a large soft shell crab ($29), egg rolls ($12), a Vietnamese iced coffee aka caphe sua da and the wok flaming beef aka bo luc lac ($26). The Vietnamese iced coffee was fire. It was velvety with a nearly chocolate like consistency and was full of sugary, condensed milk. Other than that everything was kind of disappointing. The flaming beef was overcooked and caked in an overly sweet sauce, the soft shell crab was decent, and the mussels didn't seem fresh. The egg rolls were solid, but not $3 each solid and the banh xeo was falling apart. Despite the disappointments with the food, the service from Nam was excellent. He was patient with the group and offered suggestions throughout the meal. Polite and professional is the best way to describe his service, which was very much appreciated. They charge an automatic 20% on large groups and there is a take-out fee applied as well. The parking is plentiful. I'm not sure if I'd be quick to return. Perhaps it'll be another decade and a half before I step in here again. __________ (#1) 16 years ago: Might not have been an H-Town resident yet but I was still around, young buck. (#2) I genuinely thought this was Mexican rice at first. Turns out they offer jasmine white rice, brown rice, and tomato fried rice. read more
Alright, I'm biased because I love everything Viet. From the hot guys to the culture...sign me up! I digress...back to Viet food and where to dine...I will always choose a dive spot. With that said, if you have friends new to the culture and you don't want to see their "dive" face smirk because they're too fancy- then bring them to Vietopia! It's an affordable beautiful option with cultural ambiance. Our server was prompt, polite and made sure our drinks were topped off. We ordered the beef and pork rice plates with extra fried egg on top. Flavorful, large portions and the sauces which accompanied these plates were delish! Photos say it all. It's located right off 59 next to the "waterburger" for my Texas peeps! read more
Extensive menu, but the capable server walked me through the selections. Outstanding service and food. I've not been here in some time, but my wife is a frequent patron. The food quality has improved and the service couldn't have been better. Ample parking. read more
I came here with some co-workers because they were saying this place had good lunch specials. When we arrived, they were pretty busy for lunch service and gave us a fairly big table for 3 people. I ordered the noodle with grilled chicken and fish sauce. We also ordered some eggrolls to share around the table! Everything was fairly delicious, but the chicken was very dry and there was way too much noodles in the bowl compared to the chicken portion. I definitely would prefer something else like a rice dish instead. The space is very spacious and great for groups of any size to come enjoy a meal together! read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
I was greeted like family. The staff didn't just serve,they genuinely cared. Sweet, friendly, and full of smiles, they created an atmosphere that was cozy and warm.the food was amazing. Every bite was packed with flavor and clearly made with love and skill. Whether it wasthe perfect portion sizes, or the little details in presentation,it was a masterclass in delight. The environment felt like a hidden gem: spotless, stylish, and inviting. Whether you're dining solo or with friends, you'll feel right at home. Can't wait to come back,his place is the definition of comfort and good taste. read more
It was just ok. Great service. Clean inside. It's huge! Large bar and drink menu. And many food options but for the quality of Vietnamese food in Houston it was kinda blah. The dumpling soup was ok but the beef lo mein was also just ok. Ig had plenty of beef and the vegetables were well cook but it was greasy and the water chestnuts were sour. When I told the waiter he said they are supposed to be like that. I've never had them taste like this in Vietnamese food but I ate around them. The portion size was also small for around $20 I likely won't be back. read more
3 years ago
Yum, Yum, Yum!!! I came to this restaurant with my work team. It was highly recommended. They have all seem to have been here before, so I was behind on cool restaurants. Glad we came here because this place is great!!! Location: Vietopia is located in a shopping center right off of highway 59. Parking: It's hard to miss so there is plenty of parking at the restaurant in the Shopping Center. Food: * This place has a full bar, so of course, I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. * For appetizer, I ordered the Egg Rolls and they were delish. You can tell that they were homemade. * For my meal, I also ordered the Pepper Chicken Entrée Dish, which came with brown rice. The portion size was so much so that I had no room for dessert and had some food to take home. Service: The service was great! Our Server was very attentive to our large group. He was also able to recommend great food and drinks. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I was craving for Vietnamese food but didn't want to drive to Bellaire or midtown so here I'm am at Vietopia. I picked Flame wok beef vermicelli out of their lunch menu as my server said "it's good, not spicy at all". I love spicy food so he said "I will ask to make it a little spicy for you" He brought me some Vietnamese pickle jalapeños with crunch, vinegar/lime flavor went so well with the buttery garlic sweet flavor of the flame wok beef. It was excellent. What impressed me most was their hospitality. I was greeted with a smile as I entered and the server came promptly to say Hi. He was both knowledgeable of their food and super friendly. He was not annoyed by me asking questions or seeking recommendations off their menu. This made my dinning experience so much better. It is true their food might be slightly pricier compared to other Vietnamese spots in town, and some of the items might be more or less fusion Viet, yet it's delicious and you don't have to order your favorite spring roll as they serve you one at lunch! read more
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First time here and first impression is 5 stars. Lunch special 4 stars. Also, appropriately priced. Service 5 stars and this was at 1:00 pm on a Friday! Server was Michael. read more
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I come here for the service and not too much for the food. Don't miss understand...food is good,but not exceptional. Service to the costumers is excellent. I like when they suggested me other kind of drinks. They are also very polite. I'm moving from home,so I'm going to miss this place so much. read more
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There's a great restaurant that's right in the upper Kirby Greenway Plaza area. The service is friendly and attentive. I find the flavors to be fresh and delicious. I enjoy going there over the lunch hour. There is a lot of parking however, you might have to park a little bit further down from the restaurant entrance. Parking lot in front and sometimes the Whataburger on the East side I can get very full. They do have some lunch specials she might want to take those out and over. I found the service be pretty fast if you wanted to be a quick meal. Also, you can add more spices to make a more heated experience. I have recommend this place and am here about every 4-6 weeks. read more
3 years ago
This is a decent place to stop by for some quick Viet food! I was in the mood for pho so my bf and I came here for lunch. We got the cà phê sữa đá (Vietnamese iced coffee), gỏi cuốn bò nướng (grilled beef spring roll), phở bò tái (beef pho) and my bf got a beef rice dish (forgot which one it was). The service was fast and efficient and like a lot of viet restaurants it gives some off a family-oriented setting. Overall, the spring rolls were yummy and I loved the pho broth it was delicious on its own. The beef meatballs were weird though, the texture and flavor was off for me so I won't get it in my pho next time. The coffee was much stronger/bitter than what I'm used to which caught me off guard but I enjoyed it still. My bf also liked his rice dish and by the end of the meal we were both satisfied, full and no stomachache as the day went on! read more
2 years ago
Stop by to have lunch and I have to order more stuff togo because the food is THAT GOOD! Nam was our waiter and he was amazing! He was very attentive and he gave great recommendations. We ordered Pho and Grilled Pork rice and the stuff was sooo good! Don't have any picture here because we digested the food as soon as it came out. For reference, the stuff we ordered to togo was chicken curry, flaming tofu vermicelli, and spring rolls. The flaming tofu was just to die for will revisit here many times more!! read more
I love Banh Xeo and always order it if it's in the menu. This one was delicious!! I like my fish sauce spicy, so I asked for some chili paste and they gave me that for the sauce. This crepe was delicious. If made right, and served right way you get crispy, pancake, fluffy soft interior, hot fillings, cool veggies and a spicy vinegar fish sauce over top. This was fabulous. I only ate my crepe and did not share. Everyone else was happy with their dishes but this review is here to celebrate the banh xeo. Our waiter was friendly and helped our two vegetarians get what they needed. read more
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