I have been coming here for so long it's kinda crazy. The staff are so friendly and remember my…read moreorder. The restaurant is remodeled and so fresh and clean. The food is great and always made to order. Only issue is it's hot hot hot when it comes out. The veggies are fresh and I love the lemonade drink with strawberries. They take Apple Pay and do a great job if you want it to go !!!

Not my favorite pho spot but it does the job. Good value for the food. The food comes out really…read morefast. They remodeled everything here since the last time I came. The coffee is really good. It's served in a drip so you pour it in the ice itself. Try to pour fast and not spill it...

I finally found a place for Bun Bo Hue in Austin! It comes…read morein two sizes, S and L. The large bowl is huge, so if you have a big appetite, go for the L since the price difference isn't much. I have to say, it's authentic. The broth is a little spicy, so be aware of that. I love that it's not super strong in shrimp paste flavor, but still has enough spice and flavor. Healthy amount of meat with 2 pieces of cha and 1 piece of blood coagulate. Lime, bean sprouts, and cabbage come on the side. Highly recommend. P.S. I did try a few bites of the pho that my friend ordered. Not for me. I think the broth was too sweet and strong in aromatics, but the noodles were good. Nice and speedy service. You pay at the counter when you're done, so it's convenient. Chill vibe. Love it.

Pretty good Vietnamese spot. Service is courteous and friendly. Parking is easy…read more They make fresh pho noodles which while a little softer are pretty good. Ordered the triple pho with choice of 3 proteins. I'd highly recommend the meatballs. At most places they're just part, but the meatballs here are quite yummy. The Banh Uot was just okay. My wife didn't feel too good later after eating it. Might've been because of the fermented sausage. But overall, we really enjoyed the visit. Would come back if in the area.

Looking for a new lunch spot, we found Kapatad Kitchen and Cafe on Yelp. Walking into the…read morerestaurant, you'll notice that it is one of the cleanest Filipino restaurants that you've ever been in. As we walked in, we were immediately greeted with a friendly voice from the front desk. They asked how many people were in our party, then seated us right away. They noticed that the table where we sat was a little wobbly, so they fixed it right away. We ordered a glass of red wine, a hot and sour soup, sesame chicken, beef kate-kare, a diet coke, leche flan and halo-halo. I was a bit hesitant about ordering the wine. I asked for a sample, and found out that it was decent, so I ordered a full glass. My partner, Stuart, loved the hot and sour soup. He said that it was better than Qi's hot and sour soup. He really enjoyed the sesame chicken with the broccoli being a little crispy. As for my beef kare-kare, it was a new experience for me. I've only had this dish with oxtail. It is served with a lovely side of bagaoon for a burst of flavor. The leche flan was too eggy for my friend, but a nice reminder of home for me. I love when halo-halo has bits of flan on it. Today, it did, so extra flan always makes my day. Altogether, the food, cleanliness and attentive service give this restaurant 5 stars!

Food/Drinks: Our group of three ordered Lumpia, Lechon Kawali, Sizzling Pork Sisig, Chicken Inasal,…read moreand Halo Halo. There wasn't a single thing we didn't like--everything was flavorful, seasoned nicely (i.e., not salty), and well cooked (i.e., not dry, which can easily be the case for Lechon Kawali), and we had to keep the rice coming, because one scoop wasn't enough. Coming from California, and after having tried a few Filipino places in Texas, Kapatad really gives others a run for their money. Two thumbs up from a fellow Kapampangan! Service: Great! Waited on by a few people, including an older woman, who was endearing. Everyone was kind and friendly. Food came out at a reasonable time. Ambiance: Casual, cozy, homey. Pictures hanging on the wall envelop the space, reminiscent of a Filipino home. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza.

Came here with family for an early dinner and the restaurant was ~25% full so we were able to snag…read morea table right away. I had the bun rieu (noodle soup with a pork based broth, tender spare rib, crab cake, and tomato) while hubby had the bu luc lac (beef cubes cooked over a high flame with lemongrass, onions, and garlic spices. Served over lettuce and tomatoes with a side of salt & pepper lime dipping sauce). We ordered the lemongrass stir fry vermicelli (lemongrass stir-fry on top of vermicelli bowls filled with fresh herbs, shredded lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, and crushed peanuts. Served with a side of house sauce with chili and pickled carrot) for our child and didn't realize it was spicy. She ended up downing an entire glass of water and couldn't finish her meal. The bun rieu broth was lacking in flavor and there were barely any crab cake pieces. It was disappointing since it looked like it was one of the top mentioned dishes on Yelp. The bu luc lac was decent and hubby enjoyed his dish. For dessert I tried to order che ba mau (coconut milk poured over layers of sweet mung beans,soft red kidney beans, green pandan jelly, and crushed ice) but was told that they didn't have the ingredients to make any of their shaved ice desserts.

I've been to this place many times and every time, I love it!…read more First of all, I just love coming here the seating and the space is so relaxing and such a perfect place to eat and talk. And honestly it's better than any fancy restaurant out there. I love the amount of plants in the space and the TV plays cooking videos and it's so nice to watch while waiting for your food! Speaking of waiting for your food, the food comes out super quick! Within 1 minute of ordering my drink, it came out! And a couple minutes after follows the food. The service is amazing as well, the servers are super sweet and are very quick to serve you and get what you need. The menu offers a bunch of things, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and the drinks! I love how the desserts and drinks are also Vietnamese (most of the time I notice restaurants tend to have the basic selection of fountain drinks and desserts, but this restaurant has a wide variety of drinks and desserts so you can try something new every time you come here!) Most of all, there's a bunch of vegan dishes which I absolutely love. The food is always delicious I've been trying the vegan dishes recently and I love them a lot (as someone who doesn't like vegan dishes normally)! The chicken pho is also so delicious it tastes better than I make it at home! So much flavor. The drinks are so good as well. They also give you a big portion and I normally have leftovers, but the portion size is amazing for the price that you pay. It's definitely more affordable and such a bang for your buck. This is definitely a spot to try and trust me, you'll probably fall in love! If I was an Austin tourist I would definitely hit up this restaurant. I could go on and on about this restaurant.

With locations in Houston and California, you already know this spot is solid. The main thing to…read moreorder here is the bún bò Huế, and in my opinion, they make the best version in Austin. Even when I lived in California, I would go out of my way to eat here, so Austin is very lucky to have a location. Their bún bò Huế comes with all the traditional toppings you'd expect, along with the thicker noodles that work so well in this soup. The broth is especially good--deep, savory, and flavorful without tasting overly salty. This is a must-visit for anyone who already loves bún bò Huế, or for anyone looking to introduce a friend to the dish for the first time.

Got the mi bo kho and it was pretty fire. The broth tasted authentic and clean, not super processed…read morelike some other spots, and the bowl came with plenty of meat. It felt like a very solid meal for Austin, flavorful and comforting without being too heavy. The inside was very clean and service was great, so the whole experience was easy and enjoyable.

Bep Saigon has some really delicious food! The Pho Ap Chao was one of the best I've had, and the…read moreBanh Khot was also absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The food was definitely the highlight of the experience. Unfortunately, the service wasn't as good as I expected and could have been more attentive. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and would come back for the dishes, but I hope the service improves.

4.3/5 My favorite…read moredish here was the Ca Kho To which I sadly did not take a photo of! I've been here many times for it as it is probably one of the best in Austin. Their catfish is always a bit fatty, which I like. The crab fried rice was good too. I also had bun Rieu but it was just decent, wish it came with pork as well and more crab. Broth was good and not too overly salty but not the best I've had. Love the banh knot here though! They can take a bit long to come out so order as soon as you sit down if you're impatient like me lol. Staff were very sweet.

Spotted this gem close to my office.... so of course had to stop by for lunch. I ordered the…read moregrilled pork bun bowl and it was so flavorful. Light and refreshing, yet filling and tasty. Definitely will be back to try some other menu items!!

Living near downtown and East Austin made it surprisingly difficult to find good Vietnamese food,…read morebut luckily, Saigon on 7th served a pretty solid bánh mì. As someone who grew up eating Vietnamese food and has bánh mì often, I wouldn't say it's one of the best I've had. However, it came with all the traditional Vietnamese cold cuts and garnishes you'd expect, and it definitely hit the spot when I didn't want to make the drive up north. I always ordered mine with extra pâté, which increased the price quite a bit, but was worth it for the extra richness and flavor. I also decided to try their ramen once, and it wasn't bad either. Overall, Saigon on 7th is a convenient option when you're in the area and craving Vietnamese bánh mì.

Tried Sip Pho for the first time and had a great experience. As soon as we walked in, the…read morerestaurant felt very clean with a calm and relaxing atmosphere. You place your order at the front before being seated, which was an easy process. The staff was friendly, and the food came out quickly. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, and my husband ordered the Sip Pho. Both broths were rich and flavorful. The portions were generous, and they definitely did not skimp on the meat. My Bun Bo Hue came with a beef rib that was tender and delicious. One unique thing was the noodles in the Sip pho bowl--they were slightly thicker than vermicelli, which was different but not a big deal. For drinks, I ordered the Matcha Green Thai Tea. It had an interesting flavor combination, but the matcha taste was a bit overpowered by the green Thai tea. It was still enjoyable, though slightly too floral and sweet for my personal preference. The prices were very reasonable, and they offered a great variety of pho, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes, and appetizers. Next time I visit, I'd love to try the egg rolls since I noticed many people ordering them. The only downside was parking. There are about six spots in front of the restaurant, with additional parking in the back. It was a little difficult to find a spot, likely because we visited on a weekend. Overall, I would definitely come back again.

After a long hot day, my friends and I were fiending for Viet food and stumbled upon Sip Pho. You…read moreorder at the counter before getting a table number. The service was good. The restaurant was busy especially since it's so close to UT. I got the vermicelli with lemongrass beef. My friends ordered vermicelli with both beef and short rib, beef bao, and pho. This was my first time having vermicelli with fried egg, but I liked it. The meat tasted like teriyaki beef jerky which I was fine with.The portions were pretty big too, so I had a good amount of leftovers to take home. They have a little sauce bar in case you need extra fish sauce like I usually do. My friends had no complaints about their food and thought it was decent! Sip Pho was good but nothing special in my opinion. I'd probably skip this spot next time I'm in Austin.