I usually don't like to leave reviews but this one was an exception. I heard so much good stuff about this place prior to coming here for take out. The ambiance inside was amazing! The staff was fully attentive to their customers and myself. They even help me carry my food out to the car because I did order a bunch of variety of dishes to try out. The banh khot was still crispy when I got home. The shaken beef was phenomenal. The spring rolls came in a sushi tray which I thought was very classy. The pho was delicious! Overall, it deserves all the hype!! I definitely would recommend friends and family. read more

I didn't even realize this place had closed and moved to a new location until I saw an article in the newspaper. But boy am I glad they moved because now they're much closer to me! They are now located in a standalone brick and mortar with their own parking lot. As others have said, the parking lot is not only small, but the spaces are tight. My little sedan was parked between two SUVs, and I could barely get in or out. By barely, I mean, I opened my door 4 inches, used one hand to throw my purse and jacket in, and then shimmied my way in. If you have a precious car, I would be prepared for some door dings if others are not as courteous. I landed the last open spot so thought the place would be packed, but there were still quite a few open tables. I'd say it was about 70% full (not including bar area), which tells me with the parking situation, they will never be maxed out. They should probably make some sort of deal with the neighbor restaurant to allow some more parking. Anyhow, for a soft opening, I thought everything was very good. I was seated immediately, and the service was fast and attentive. I ordered the bo ne (5/5) and the pork sausage spring rolls (3/5). I remember the spring rolls were better at the food hall location, but probably because they were more freshly made. These seemed like they had been sitting around a while. But the bo ne was fantastic - savory, juicy, cooked to perfection. The bread was also perfectly fluffy on the inside and flaky on the outside. I will be back for the banh xeo and banh khot - hopefully just as good as I remember. read more

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I was so sad to hear their previous location inside the food hall was closing down but to my excitement they've opened a brick and mortar in Spring branch! The one big downside of their location is the limited parking. I've been twice now and the first time I got the last spot in the lot that was extremely hard to get out of. The second time I went ten minutes after opening and actually had to park across the street. I passed by recently and there's no a sign saying you can't do that. They'll need to figure something out though because there's otherwise really nowhere else to park and that will deter people from staying as there are plenty of good restaurants nearby. Banh khot: 4/5 pretty good but not my fav in the city. It's more convenient to eat than banh xeo though Banh xeo: 5/5 probably my fav one I've had. Super crispy batter and lots of filling Egg rolls: 4/5 solid option Nem nuong cuon: 4/5 Pho: 4/5 their pho broth is actually pretty good might be my new go to in the area Mi xao hai san: 3.5/5 solid but nothing super special Vietnamese coffee: 4/5 would get again I also really like their sate, you can taste more than just chili and oil Overall, this is a great addition to the area. I love coming for a light but filling lunch. read more

Xeo Yum - Banh khot and banh xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Haven't had banh xeo in a while so this was a great spot to revisit a classic viet dish I used to have! I went during their soft opening and here's what I got: Shaking Beef - 8/10, meat well cooked, pretty standard beef stir fry, generous portion Tamarind Chicken Wings - 7/10, not a big fan of the tamarind flavor, chicken a little dry Banh Knot (mini crispy savory pancake) - 10/10, easy to eat, perfect crispiness on the edges, no notes! Banh Xeo Saigon (shrimp and pork crispy savory crepe) - 8.5/10, served with lettuce, herbs, pickled veg. This was a messy eat, but also delicious. The pork belly was a little dry and I wish there was a little bit more mung bean filled inside. Pho Suon & Duoi (pho beef rib and oxtail pho) - 7/10, oxtail was dry and cold. Pho was great though, so I'd get it without the oxtail next time. Com Suon (rice platter with pork) - 7.5/10, pretty small portion, barely any veggies to complement the rice dish. The pork had a good grilled flavor to it. Mi Xao don hai San (seafood stir fried noodles) - 7/10, think it's supposed to resemble Canto Style stir fried crispy noodles. These were not it. Good flavor though. Overall, great new spot in Spring Branch if you don't want to drive a distance to Chinatown! read more

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Excellent banh xeo (Vietnamese crepes). Not many places have it, and it's nice to have a spot outside of the Viet side of Bellaire. They used to be at the Conservatory, which shut down so they finally re-opened around a month ago. The fiance really likes banh xeo, so we both ordered the banh xeo saigon, which was excellent. It's fried nicely, and they give plenty of aromatics. I still don't quite have the best way to eat it, so I kind eat it like a salad, though the fiance eats it like lettuce wraps. Choose your own adventure! Pricing I think is fair. Areas of improvement: 1) The back part of the restaurant had the AC blasting, which was a bit too uncomfortable, plus your food would get cold pretty quick. 2) We asked our server if we could move due to the AC, and he said we could move anywhere. Later, they were confused when they brought the food to the original table, and the same server seemed like he forgot he told us we could move. The parking is pretty tough, the lot isn't too large, so each spot is kinda tight. No real place for overflow traffic. They have signs all around the restaurant letting people know NOT to park in the plaza across the street, which will cause you to get towed. Would recommend going outside of the busiest hours, or carpooling if going in a group. We're a fan! read more

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This is going to sound tacky but why is it that quite literally everything on the menu is priced except for your namesake, I will give an honest review when you were honest with your customers, the food that I had while I was there was very good, but the fact that you're surprised at the end by the price is unacceptable for this style restaurant, please be transparent read more

Xeo Yum - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Friday night during their soft opening, Xeo Yum checks all the boxes. The interior is welcoming with greenery, light wood colors and plenty of light. The service is prompt and helpful. Food arrived quick and sometimes out of sequence - spring rolls arrived after entrees. I'll give a pass given the soft opening. I'm sure they will tidy that up. The food was fresh, great flavors and large portions. We clearly over ordered but we wanted to try everything. The Banh Xeo Saigon is what brought us here. My wife saw a preparation on TikTok Tok and found this place while scrolling. So glad for that. Bo Ne and Bo Luc Lac were stars as well. It's currently BYOB but I think they are getting a license given there's a bar area and martini glasses. On my way out, I passed a table with something I'm coming back for, a huge beef rib on a plate with a bowl of Pho. It's exciting to have this in Spring Branch even if the parking is super tight. Go! You won't be disappointed. read more

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I loved their food when they were serving from the Conservatory in Midtown so couldn't wait to try this new location. One of the staff came to open the door for us when he noted one of us was on crutches-sweet! The space is open and tables are nicely spaced out. Service was attentive and prompt, food took no more than 5 minutes to start arriving. I really appreciate the fish sauce dipping prep provided at the table, so you can make it to your liking. We ordered: * Goi cuon thit nuong - well presented, served warm with perfect peanut sauce for pairing * Pho with rare beef, brisket, & tendon - broth is rich and flavorful with abundant meats. However, the noodles were soggy and already breaking when the bowl arrived. * Banh xeo Saigon - asked for no bean sprouts, perfectly crispy and served with an abundance of fresh veggies for wrapping. Lots of shrimp, pork belly, and sautéed onions stuffed inside - no complaints. * Vietnamese coffee and lychee iced tea ordered were forgotten until we reminded the server halfway through our meal. Both were good, expect the lychee tea to be in the very sweet side. Parking is tight here, arrived at 6 PM on Wednesday and there were only 3 parking spots left so plan to carpool if possible. By the time we headed out at 7 PM, the restaurant was full, no empty table. I can't wait to come back and try their many other dishes. read more

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I'm so glad they reopened, we came during soft opening with everyone trying to give this place a try & not enough employees. Food: delicious! Banh Khot - crispy, coconut batter taste - need more scallion on top similar to those in Vung Tau, Vietnam Banh Xeo : cook perfectly crispy without feeling oily, topping with pork and shrimp inside felt like precooked & add on, a little overcooked esp the pork. We need more mint & correct type of veggies come with Banh Xeo like Rau xanh & other mints instead of lettuce wrap and Thai basil. Bo Ne - grilled beef skillet tastes great, condiment with pate and butter should have more bigger portion but overall is great. Salad and banh mi on the side is a plus. Service: friendly but seriously need more servers to accommodate the amount of customers esp during rush hour weekends. They're great, but cannot handle the amount of guests & we have to eye ball them down with hand raise to get serve. Food takes an hour to come out which is way too long. Spacious & decorate with a touch of Saigon street scene like Ben Thanh market mural. Tables with chairs pretty close by each other. Parking is a nightmare. Do not drive your big SUV as it's only 1 way in and out. You literally have to back out or good luck maneuvering. Not many parking space either so this can be inconvenient. However, overall we will definitely come back when they settle in, fully trained staff & possibly not on the weekends. read more

Xeo Yum - Banh Khot & Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food: Nem Nuong Cuon - 7/10 - Grilled Sausage rolls nem nuong sauce, one wish there was more sauce and sausage was ok. Tamarind Chicken Wings - 7/10 - not consistent drumettes were juicy but some of the flats were dry... flavor was good. Banh xeo saigon - 10/10 - crispy savory crepe Crepe was super crispy... stuffing had a good balance of shrimp, pork and sprouts Banh khot - 10/10 - mini crispy savory pancakes Little bundles of yum, tender shrimp and crispy pancake... good coconut flavor. Large pho - 8/10 - rare ribeye steak, meatball, tendon Broth was so good, meat was tender, meatball was tasty just wish the tendon was more tender. com ga nuong xa - 7/10- fried egg, egg loaf-cha trung, bun thit nuong - rice was on the dry side (broken rice would have been nice), meat needed more lemongrass, fried egg was just right and egg loaf was tasty just a bit too salty. The greeting was very attentive. Service was friendly just a little inconsistent especially when it got busy. This is a family friendly place. Went early because I was not sure what parking would be like. The spaces are definitely limited. BTW - The main door is furthest from the street. read more

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Absolutely loved the banh khot - great presentation, easy to break apart to share, and perfect serving size. The tofu was also good, but I would have preferred it a little drier with a side of lime/salt/pepper to dip. I also like the dish with more veggies, specifically mushrooms, but that's just a preference. As for the Bo Ne, i've had better. The beef wasn't properly seared and wasn't very flavorful. I think some Maggi on top would've made it better The service was just okay. Coming in, we were immediately seated and given menus, but ordering and requesting additional things like a knife or napkins, was a bit of a struggle. The servers were definitely on the young side and inexperienced. All that being said, I would totally come back to check out other items. I also thought the decor was cute. read more

Xeo Yum - Bo ne - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I am so thankful they opened somewhere else because it's the best in town. Period. Everything here is spectacular and made to perfection. I haven't found any bánh khot even remotely worthy around town and that I love as much. Can't wait to come back and hope everyone can make it here to support this place. Specifics: Parking-lots of space on the lot around and in front and large spaces too Service-everyone is super nice Food-spot on per usual. Got the spring rolls and banh khot. Side note: be patient during soft openings and newly opened in general as everyone is getting their bearings and that's the point of a soft opening Shoutout to Yelp Houston for having an event here when they were at Stetsi Food Hall so we could discover this deliciousness. read more

Xeo Yum - Banh khot. This is the only place I'll eat this - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Since this was their soft opening, I hope things improve, but our overall experience was pretty lackluster. We ordered the Bo Ne and a Che 3 Mau without ice. The water came out with two dirty cups, which it seems like the cups may have been wiped down with towels instead of properly cleaned. The Che 3 Mau came out afterward in a plastic cup with a plastic spoon. I was hoping it would have more flavor, but it wasn't sweet enough for me, even without the ice. There were no utensils until the Bo Ne came out, and they only gave one set even though there were two of us. The Bo Ne took a bit to arrive and came on a huge skillet with a good amount of food. The sauce was flavorful and the bread was good, but the skillet didn't seem hot enough. The egg was a little overdone, and the meat was unevenly cooked, with some pieces still raw inside while others were well done. At $19.5, the Bo Ne is expensive compared to others, and it only came with one small container of mayo and pate, which wasn't enough for the amount of food. There were also no check-ins during the meal, and I noticed they cleaned the tables with Windex, which was a little off-putting. Hopefully they can work through these issues after the soft opening, but based on this visit, it missed the mark for us. read more

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I am a bit disappointed. Came in for lunch with my mom this Sunday at 1:00pm. There was no parking so we parked across the street. It took us about 5ish minutes for us to be seated. We ordered fish sauce wings, banh khot, banh xeo and bo ne. The first to come out was banh khot, and that was pretty good. I liked the batter they used. However, we had to ask for plates and utensils after they brought the food out, which should've been already brought out without asking, prior to the food. Next was banh xeo, and I am not sure I liked the way it was made. It's not your traditional banh xeo; they fry the batter first then sandwich the toppings in the middle. Traditionally, the batter is what kinda holds the toppings together, but in this case, it wasn't and was messy to eat. The pork belly was a bit overcooked; usually, it's supposed to be a bit fattier. The bean sprouts were barely cooked. We have been here for about an hour, but only half of our food came out. When asking about the bo ne and the fish sauce wings, they told us that it'd be another 15-20 minutes. Unfortunately, at this point, we kinda lost our appetite due to the very long wait so we just cancelled the rest. I did enjoy their banh khot, so hopefully, they'll improve their service. (the extra star is for the banh khot) However, I'm not sure if I'd return. :( read more

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This is located where Soju Bar used to be on Long Point. On a slow day, parking could be okay but at the time I went it was very limited. I came on Monday (6/22) for their soft opening at around 5:30PM. The ambiance and decor was nice, bright and colorful. Loved how open the restaurant now feels too. There were lots of tables and bad seating available too. The menu had a lot more than I was anticipating. My table ordered goi cuon, banh khot, banh xeo Saigon and bo ne. I also ordered the lychee tea and my aunt ordered the ca phe sua da. The banh xeo Saigon was supposed to have shrimp and pork inside, but ours didn't have any shrimp inside. I liked how the pork was a thinner slice, which made it crispier to eat. The bo ne was the better dish out of the two in my opinion. Well flavored and fresh. The appetizers (goi cuon and banh khot) are staples that you really can't mess up anywhere you go. The lychee tea and ca phe sua da were just ok. I know it's soft opening and the workers are still working out the way the restaurant operates and this time is for them to learn. While they were nice, service could definitely be improved. There were long delays in our orders and the ordering process with our server was a bit difficult. I think he was overwhelmed or moving a bit too fast. Overall everything came out fine though, but if you're coming during soft opening just be patient. read more

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I was so happy to learn that Xeo Yum had reopened. We'd been to the first location in a food hall located in Midtown and thought it was the best food in there. We went to their new home in Spring Branch over the weekend and enjoyed everything we ordered. They opened about a month ago and were very busy but service was good. read more

Xeoyum may only be in their soft opening phase, but they are already firing on all cylinders. Honestly, if I had to wait 20-30 minutes for a table, it would have been worth every single second. I thought it was that good. The banh xeo was absolute perfection. Just as insanely crispy on the outside as SM says... perfectly cooked inside, and served with a massive, vibrant spread of super fresh herbs. Ordered spring rolls and a cold, fresh coconut juice. On top of the outstanding food, the service was wonderfully attentive, friendly, and quick. Despite being in soft launch, everything came out seamlessly with zero delays. I'm already craving my next visit. Xeoyum is easily going to become a favorite spot. Do not sleep on this place! read more

Xeo Yum - Shrimp spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My first time trying Xeo Yum was when they were at the Conservatory Food Hall so I'm glad to see they reopened & kept their quality-- Delicious, CRISPY banh khot & banh xeo (not pictured) & flavorful bo ne. Only downside to my experience was the bo ne portion & the parking lot. They have their own lot but the parking spots are pretty tight. read more

Xeo Yum - bo ne & banh khot - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came back into town to visit family, and this new spot was on our list of places to check out. Since they are still in their "soft opening" phase, my review is mainly for the food. We all should expect a few bumps here and there due to new operations and crew. Overall, everyone was extremely friendly, attentive to requests, and working hard. Banh Xeo: 5/5 - perfectly crispy with juicy pork belly, shrimp, and fresh crisp veggies. Banh Khot: 4/5 - semi-crispy and delicious but could use a bit more coconut flavor and less banh in the center to make it more crispy. Kids loved it though! Bo Ne: 5/5 - tender and flavorful. Loved adding the mini-tomatoes and perfectly cooked onions. Tip: Pre-order 1 extra bread loaf so it comes out with the dish. Com Thịt Nướng: 4/5 - flavorful but smaller portion than most spots. Our son enjoyed it with an added egg loaf. Should consider adding broken rice as an option in future. Shrimp Fried Rice: 4/5 - jumbo shrimp cooked perfectly. They added masago to the dish, which gave it a nice crunch and flavor. Pho: 4.5/5 - very tasty and hit the spot! Surprised, as most venues that have large menus typically don't get the pho right. Not as good as Pho Sapa but still legit. The overall decor of the venue was nicely done. We will return next time we visit. Keep up the great work and glad you all came to Spring Branch! read more

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Went here for soft opening so full menu not available. Positives- The banh seo was delicious and had lots of protein inside. Restaurant had cute decor and nice atmosphere . Negatives-we went on a weekday around 6:30pm and restaurant was not busy, but service was terrible-our drinks didn't get refilled. We asked for veggies and didn't get them. For a new restaurant the floors and restrooms should be clean but they were not. Hopefully this gets corrected sooner than later. read more

Xeo Yum - Banh xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cute place, food was good and service was friendly. I enjoyed the crispy Banh Xeo, the herbs, picked carrot/daikon, the table side fish sauce and kumquat ice tea. They were not making Banh Khot today which is what I wanted to try the most. The Pho broth order next to my table really smelt good; I'll try that next time. read more

Loved our first time here! The waitstaff are all very friendly and efficient. As soon as I came in we were seated, baby had her high chair, water came out etc. We tried the Banh Xeo (pork/shrimp) and it was perfectly crispy and seasoned. Also got egg rolls (4.5/5 stars) and Bo Luc Lac--my only issue was that dish was slightly saucier than I am used to (I like to squeeze lime juice in salt and pepper alongside). Our food came out very quickly too which was great since the place filled up quickly for a weeknight dinner. Definitely recommend checking this one out! read more

Authentic southern Vietnamese food. Beef that I had was great quality and delicious. So good and so excited that Spring Branch has another great addition. read more

Xeo Yum - Xeo chay - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The bánh xèo and bánh khọt were absolutely outstanding! Both were perfectly crispy with an amazing crunch and incredible flavor in every bite. These dishes alone are worth coming back for, and I'll definitely be a repeat customer for them. The bò né was also delicious and packed with great flavor. While a few menu items weren't available yet, they're still in their soft opening phase, so that's completely understandable. I'm excited to return and try more of their offerings as they continue to expand their menu. We arrived around 10:30 AM on a Sunday and were seated right away. By the time we left, the restaurant was completely full, a great sign of how popular it's already becoming! Despite the growing crowd, the service was friendly and attentive. It's wonderful to finally have an authentic Vietnamese restaurant nearby. The food, atmosphere, and overall experience exceeded our expectations. Be patient as they work through the normal soft-opening adjustments it is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommend, and we can't wait to come back! read more

I am so happy that Xeo Yum has finally opened in the Spring Branch area! It has been long anticipated by all of your loyal followers. The food was delicious as always, and it is nice to see that they have even more variety on the menu this time around. I can tell they have been working extra hard, and they have truly put together a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere for us to enjoy the best Banh xeo, Banh khot, and Bo ne in town. Congratulations on the opening! read more

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The bánh xèo was outstanding--crispy, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. The bánh khọt was also one of the best I've had in Houston, perfectly crispy and delicious with the nước mắm. The fish sauce wings were well-seasoned and crispy, and the coconut kumquat drink was refreshing and excellent. The spring rolls were bland, with the dipping sauce lacking peanuts and chili that usually add depth and spice. The waiter was sweet and attentive, which made the experience even better. Overall, a very strong experience with great flavors and dishes I would definitely come back for. The only suggestion is to improve consistency and menu availability, as a few items were already unavailable shortly after opening. Looking forward to returning. read more

Everything was ok. Only thing I wished was for the BANH XEO to have more batter. When we had it, it was so thin like a sheet of rice paper. Felt like chips with pork and shrimp. It was a bit odd. Pho tasted good. Egg rolls 5/10, I wouldn't order egg rolls again. read more

Weekend Visit The wait in line takes more than 5 minutes, and the wait for the dishes goes past 20 minutes. By the time the food reaches the table, the expectation is that the food will be worth the time lost - nope. The vermicelli with pork was less seasoned than many other VN restaurants in the Spring Branch area (e.g., Pho Huy, Saigon Hustle, The Pho Vietnamese Kitchen, Pho I-10), and the noodles were not soft, so I was not impressed. The cost of the bowl was $10.00+, and the restaurant offered a variety of dishes to choose from. Some of their plates are pricier than other locations too. The wait staff kept dropping bowls or plates, so it shows there is little experience going on back behind the drapes, or everyone is rushing around and colliding into one another. The environment and atmosphere was bright, and there were many tables available; however, the clean up to open tables or escorting incoming customers to empty tables was super slow. The waitstaff accidentally delivered incorrect dishes over 3 times too, so they need to label the tables or have table flags to identify the orders. There should also be a cart to push around to collect dirty plates and dishes for quicker clean up because the young male staff cleaning and going back and forth to carry dishes and plates away, again, takes up time. read more

Xeo Yum - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious Banh khot and banh xèo. But the parking Is horrible. No parking on weekends so I parked next door Burger King and kept worry that my car will got ket towed read more

I know this is their soft opening so we gave them a pass for the not so great first time experience. This is the second time we ordered food from there. We ordered a LARGE bowl of pho expecting a semi larger portion, it wasn't. The noodles were soggy and broken even before adding in the soup, once the hot soup came in contact with the noodles it became mush and inedible. broth alone was pretty decent but the Togo portion is terribly small (it's probably one size but considered a large because you get one extra topping, honestly not worth it). The fish sauce chicken wings had good flavoring but were dry and a little tough to eat. The texture reminded me of reheated chicken wings in an air fryer (not saying this was it, just tasted like it) these two dishes were almost $30. The first time we ate there we ordered the Banh Xeo, vermicelli noodles with lemon grass beef and shrimp eggrolls. The Banh Xeo came out in less than a minute and it was cold and the pork belly inside was tough. This dish takes less than 3 minutes to make fresh. I don't see why it needed to be premade. You're missing the aroma of the melted pork belly fat into the Banh Xeo and the steam bean sprout was cold and not steamed. We live down the street and hoped this was going to be a regular place for us but sadly it won't be. Chinatown is 10 mins down beltway so we'll continue going there. I really hope this places get it together and thrive. read more

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Love the place. Parking is sparse. We had to park across the street and jaywalk. I had the shaken beef. Sauce was fantastic. They were still in soft opening. I hope they have general tsos chicken when they open for real. read more

My family and I went to Xeo Yum for their soft opening to Monday, 6/22/26. We had been waiting for Xeo Yum to open for a year, and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere was the restaurant was stellar, as it was well lighted, clean, and sprawling with plants that supplied the area with an open, clean feeling (my favorite was the snake plant). The servers were extremely accommodating and kind, being attentive in understanding our needs as we ordered. The food, as expected, was excellent as well! I was a little skeptical when I ordered the Pho Duoi Bo, as it wasn't their specialty, but it was great! Furthermore, we ordered the Banh Xeo, Bo Ne, and Banh Khot; all were amazing! I highly recommend coming to support this new Vietnamese small business! read more

The food is so good, I remember trying it my first time and it was the best food I ever ate! also the hostess is super nice! The ambiance in the building makes me feel welcome. I feel so comfortable that I could stay in there for hours, since hey play good songs in the restaurant too. read more

We decided to give this place a try. There was a sign that said they were still under a soft opening and please bear with them. Let me say, the food was excellent and on point. The banh xeo was very good. The nouc mam was alittle on the sweet side but good. Where things went sideways was we order one other dish and got something else (not what we ordered). We told the waitstaff that's not what we ordered. He took it away and another person came out and said that was the order they received. They implied the waitstaff would penalized with the ordered. We said, that's fine then just bring that dish out. Needless to say, it was still a good dish and absolutley nothing wrong with it. It just wasn't what we ordered. Again, the food was good. Just make sure they take the orders correctly and you get was you ordered. I didn't appreciate being strong armed into accepting a dish that we didn't order. read more