This place was a random pick since we have a few hours prior to our flight so we decided to rent a car and drive around town for places to eat. This place was the true definition of a hole in the wall place. The food was good. I didn't take pictures of everyone else entree. Overall I had the bun Bo hue. It was good. Decent size. My kids had the banh cuon and pho. The medium pho was only two dollar less than the X-Large pho. So for the kids, it was a no brainer to go with the X-Large pho. The kids like the pho a lot. Their sandwiches were also very affordable and have great portions of meat in them. read more

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I love this place! Simple and cozy! I really enjoy eating their com bo luc lac (Shaken beef with red rice)!!! They have really good Vietnamese sandwiches and a whole list of different classic Vietnamese dishes! The service is always top notch! They are very friendly and attentive!!! It's a small spot, so it's not good for big groups, but for a group of 4-6, they can usually accommodate!!! Wonderful for anytime of the day! read more

Very fast service, and flavorful soup! I ordered the shrimp and pork soup. I paired it with the avocado smoothie, which wasn't too bad. read more

Cao Thang - Seafood and pork noodle soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have tried to call them many time to order food no one picks up good luck trying to get one order out.

The food was amazing and for a great price! Small interior but we got a seat right away. Waitress had good suggestions. Also had great fresh snacks & desserts at the check out. Will be coming back read more

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My first time here. All I can say is not to judge a book by its cover. Of course I would not recommend you go here at night unless you're familiar with the area. I will definitely be back here soon!!! It is awesome! read more

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Food has always been amazing here! My family and I really enjoy their banh mi here, always fresh and delicious . Expect everything on the menu to be good! Owner has always been super sweet to us, she definitely remembers all of her guest. Parking is a bit tight since part of it has been bought out but don't let that deter you from showing your support. read more

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This place is nostalgic! May be the best hole in the wall bringing back memories from high school days! Good food, great prices and awesome customer service! read more

Great Banh mi. You can't beat their prices. It is my new go to spot when I am in the Houston area. . read more

Cao Thang - Pork banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ordered a banh mi($4.50) with extra meat(+2). Got no extra meat but got charged extra. Service sucks, didn't come back to check on us about the food. The texture of the bread seemed like few days old. During check out told the lady there wasn't extra meat but she want to argue that she did put extra. The chicken rice plate was alright, slightly to drier side. Would I be back? No way....had so much better elsewhere read more

Cao Thang - Chicken rice plate - dried - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

This food has me missing home (even though I live at home). Genuinely a great type of restaurant to go to. If you're looking for a hole in the wall it looks like it's made out of an apartment and it probably is but I would definitely go again. It is good quality is good price and relatively clean. Definitely going again! read more

Ordered a large bun bo hue and banh cuon cha lua nem. For drinks I ordered a ca phe sua da and avocado smoothie. The serving size for the bun bo was very generous, not to mention the broth is extremely flavorful and the best i've tasted in Houston! They gave me a bunch of delicious greens and herbs and it was a great meal You can't go wrong with banh cuon. I especially liked their nuoc mam and the nem chua was a delicious addition to the dish. The coffee was very strong and flavorful. Avocado smoothie was just the right amount of sweetness. Overall experience ordering from here was 5/5 stars. The place is a hole in the wall and part of an apartment complex. Owners were very kind, and they sold other Vietnamese goodies inside the restaurant like che, banh da lon, banh bao, banh gio, etc. Will 100% be back!! read more

This is a hidden gem for Vietnamese deliciousness. We go here so often that I pretty much tried everything. Their bánh canh cua, toasted bread with pâté and butter are our default dishes when we can't decide what to eat. Their desserts are amazing too. read more

Cao Thang - Bánh canh cua - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

My mom and I decided to give this place a try since we were both in the mood for vermicelli and pho. At first, I missed the entrance because it looked like some apartments at first glance. The outside is interesting because yes, it's surrounded my apartments, but it's also connected with another business or two, so not too misleading. The inside is nice, clean and cold. We were the only ones inside, so seating was plenty. We got served by an older lady and gentleman. They were both very hospitable and welcoming. We ordered and the food came out super quick. I got the vermicelli bowl with charred pork and egg roll. My mom got the pho soup with a side of egg rolls. They brought out all the greens, bean sprouts and limes for the soup and some lettuce for the egg rolls. Everything tasted great. The meat in my bowl had an amazing flavor and the veggies were cold and fresh. My egg roll was chewy and soggy, not crispy or fresh tasting, so that was pretty disappointing. Overall, still very good and will definitely be back to try something different. read more

Cao Thang - Outside view - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Cozy spot nestled in a small Viet community. Awesome place to get some traditional food and very clean and ambience (music very soothing) is fabulous. Communication is a bit hard but don't let that deter you from the great taste you will experience. Always has prepped food daily and fresh for you to purchase on the go. read more

PLEASE COME HERE! this place was so good! The environment is not what I had expected but the people who work there are so incredibly sweet. I went with my entire family and they all liked their meals! read more

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We found this place for a quick stop coming home from hobby. Some of the best Vietnamese food I have ever had. We will definently go again the next time we are in the area. read more

4.50 banh mi that just hits the spot. They cash only but man it saved me from a hangover read more

Cao Thang - Banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've found a true hidden gem based on other reviews! Everytime I go to Hobby airport, I'm always in search of something to eat before flying out. Finally, this is the answer to my prayers. After pulling up to a building that looks like an outdated apartment with bars on the windows, I knew this would have authentic vietnamese food! Inside was very small and casual, and we knew it was a small family-run business. We were seated immediately and orders were taken. I got the mi quang and my husband got the pho tai. The lady who took our orders and brought our food was a sweet lady who reminded me of my grandma. So the mi quang was AMAZING! Slightly on the sweeter side, however there was a ton of things in it and the flavor was on point. I want it again as I'm writing this review. The pho tai was also really tasty and the broth was cooked to perfection. They also had other vietnamese snacks, desserts and banh for sale up front. I will definitely be back here!! read more

Cao Thang - Mi Quang - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I didn't really know what to expect when we pulled up to Cao Thang, but my friend swore by it. We walked inside the super small restaurant and took a seat at one of the few tables to our right. The workers greeted us with menus and served us some waters. The lemonade is sooo good. Great choice for something sweet and refreshing. We ordered the chicken banh mi. It tasted kind of like dried/dehydrated chicken. Not sure how to explain it. But the sandwich was 10/10. Perfect and affordable ($4.50). Iced tea is only 50 cents (WHAT). Its a very light tea. We also got the hot spring rolls and they were delicious. Sweet and savory. Overall I'd definitely come back. read more

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Cheap but delicious. Bánh mì & cơm tấm are lit. Clean. Fast service. The owner said she will Chinese New Year merchandise soon.

I've always wanted to visit Cao Thang, and was unable to until today. The staff is sweet, the restaurant isn't huge and intimate, and the food is amazing. It reminded me of so many home cooked meals I had with my Vietnamese friends growing up. It's cash only which may be inconvenient for some, but the prices and everything else make up for it. Can't wait to go back! read more

Small hole in the wall. Great food! Great hospitality. Close to Hobby. Picked up some Viet sandwiches before hopping on a flight read more

Cao Thang - 3 Banh Mi!! Let's GOOOO - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Awesome rice combo plate. Make sure to try fried egg, it is soft inside and crunchy outside, perfect! Nice people and service!

I can give 1000 stars for this place if Yelp lets me! My husband suggested we moved to the apartment complex next door so we can have Cao Thang every day! Lol. I've been here many times but my favorites are Bun Rieu Oc, Hu tieu My Tho, Chao long, Bánh Cuon Cha lua thit nuong, and Com Tam Dac Biet. Second tiers might be Bánh Canh cua, and Mi Quang. But they are all good! I love their extensive menu and the cozy environment here. You can easily see different generations of a family coming here for food, that's how you know the place is good! Just in case you haven't noticed, Cao Thang has 100/100 Health Score and the Owners haven't even claimed this page yet as of 1/3/2020. Sanitary and delicious food- it's what you come here for! Now, the only down side of this place is Cash only. However, the owners are very understanding. During my first pickup for around $20, I was $10 short in cash and the owner lady told me to pay next time! It took me 9 months to come back with my mom (I moved to different city) and paid my dues. They are very very nice people. I will definitely come back to try other dishes on the menu. read more

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Ok very confusing to find. Very small inside. Looks like a local favorite busy by 11:10 am. Staff was friendly. Didn't have egg rolls but it was ok. Being nosy it's the pho most was eating. That is what I ordered prices are really good. Flavor was amazing. Great portion. Real chop sticks not the wooden ones. This is an awesome gem! read more

Cao Thang - The outdoor view - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this hidden gem in Park Place area. Authentic flavors, reasonable prices, and comfortable portions. Have tried the Bun Rieu Oc #6, Mi Quang (my every time) #33, and BBH #4. Loaded with fresh ingredients and minimal msg if any. Greens and herbs are well cleaned. Disposable utensils and cups. They're known for their Vietnamese sandwiches and we'll have to try them next! Cash only but def worth the bucks. Noticed they also offer party trays on select menu items. Will have to ask my sister how her shaking beef was. Took it to go but the aroma of the beef inside the box was very very very tempting. read more

Cao Thang - #33 Mi Quang - turmeric rice noodles with pork bone broth on the side. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

They do not take credit card. Food is decent. Just wanted to write a review about the credit card

My favorite place to eat it's cheap and affordable! My favorite restaurant, and always delicious.

I swung by this "mom and pop"" about an hour before closing totally stoked to eat at a Vietnamese Banh Mi spot with a 4.5 STAR YELP RATING. Upon entering, I could tell they were slightly irritated I was coming in so late so I opted to take my Charcoal Pork Banh Mi and Vietnamese Egg Rolls to go. (I get it. I was in the industry for years.) I tried to show the owners that they had a 4.5 Star Yelp rating (that's a BIG DEAL) but they kept thinking I was trying to order the picture on their Yelp Page. I quickly realized this and gave up. I've seen GMs go to great lengths and stoop to great lows to try and get their restaurant's Yelp rating up, and these guys at Cao boasting a 4.5 don't even seem to know about it. Too funny. The food was delicious. Definitely a "top tier" Banh Mi hookup. There are many in town, most are good and all are at least okay, but this place is definitely exceptional. That is all. read more

Very good spot - don't let the outside fool you. They have dish that's very hard to find in this commercial food world.

Great authentic VN food at a fair price. One of those old school mom and pop hole in the wall but no holes just great food. A good menu and they also sell to go food and desserts. read more

I came in the other day and today and both times have been really good. They're very very nice. The food is always good. The prices are always great. They recently went up in price (who hasn't now and it's totally understandable with them being a small business) but the prices are still great! I love this place so much. One of my absolute favorite places in Houston. Not just in the south east. Definitely worth it. I brought my grandma one of the pork special banh mi and now she's saying she wants me to pick one up for my grandpa later when he gets off of work. She at the whole thing and only spoke twice to say "que riquísimo!" I was half way done with mine, I look over at her and she's wiping her face done with her sandwich. It's really good. read more

Best mi quang ever! That's all I gotta say . And their banh mi isn't so bad either. I always come when I get the chance because it's so far!!! read more

Delicious food! My first time having Mi Quang and it was so flavorful and full of meat and veggies. My parents had pho. Both enjoyed it and they're used to eating great pho in San Jose. My sister had the Com Thit Nuong, BBQ pork and it was so good with the egg. Knocked a star for ambiance since it's a hole in the wall kind of place but that's how you know it's authentic. read more

Scary looking parking lot strewn with potholes, cigarette butts, and all manner of weeds busting through older gravel. The building itself looks like it has just as much deferred maintenance as the parking lot. Heck the restaurant has an address with an apartment number! By the time I walked-up the steps (not all of which were the same height), my expectations were shot. But once I stepped in, my hopes were revived. The place looked legit since most of the tables already had seated patrons slurping their various noodle soup dishes. Forget the fact that it's short ceilings gives you a bit of claustrophobia until you sit. Overlook the to-go food counter and small/converted ordering window that's typical of older mom-and-pop shops. Nevermind how the place smelled like it was there since the Vietnam War. Rather, concentrate on the menu - the sheer number of items they have. I had to try a few: Banh mi: 5/5. I ordered the pate banh mi. It came with lots of veggies. The bread was perfect - soft and pillowy inside, and crunchy on the outside, but not so hard that your gums are threatened from being sliced up... Oh, and the pate.. I gotta say it was weird to experience it dripping and runny, but it tasted surprisingly awesome! Wonton noodle soup: 4/5: The broth was good, and the unexpected ingredients were a nice touch. I was craving veggies, and they provide lots of them, plus plentiful amount of egg noodles. It's also not often you'll have all sorts of other seafood to accompany a wonton noodle soup bowl.. But in my case: squid and shrimp. Mi Quang: 5/5: I don't think I've experienced better Mi Quang in Houston.. It had a bit of a stinky smell at first, but that just meant it was really authentic! the pork cake that is in the soup was super flavorful! There were a ton of other items on the menu that I wanted to try.. which brings me to the next point: it was very well thought out. Usually when restaurants offer so many dishes, they offer a multi-page book that forces you to fumble around the pages trying to decide. At Cao Thang, if you unfold it, it's essentially a 1-page menu front-and-back, which makes it easier to order. Verdict! 2 thumbs up, but a toss-up between sandwich and mi quang. I had to deduct a star because of the environment and the fact that the location is way out in the boonies, but otherwise the service was pleasant, food was awesome, and huge menu was easy to navigate. read more

The pho is awesome, super flavorful broth. none of that watered down bologna from a lot of other places. the bahn mi is ok. The egg rolls I do not like, but I like the pho so much who cares! read more

Cao Thang - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I would have taken a picture put I ate everything once it came out. This is a delightful space in Houston. Misleading from the outside; very clean and the food is amazing. A Houston gem. You can not go wrong when ordering. Had the the Cha Gio, Rice Noodle Beef Stew and a Banh. Try the Che tapioca at the front. I am so happy we stopped here. read more

After visiting the nearby Houston Botanic Gardens and Houston Audubon Raptor Center, we wanted lunch and noticed Cao Thang was nearby. I figured it would be a hole-in-the-wall and it did not disappoint. They have a large menu with a huge selection, reasonable prices (although only take cash), and everyone agreed - delicious food. I had the #2 Beef Pho ($9), which was served with the right amount of veggies. Added Hoisin and Sriracha and it was perfect - probably one of the best I've ever had. My friends and I all ordered Banh Mi to take home ... in my case I got 5 BBQ Pork Banh Mi at $4.50 a piece. All heated up nicely that night and the next day in our oven and tasted like fresh ones even after being refrigerated (set oven to 300 degrees, cover loosely in foil, bake 5-6 minutes). The bread was soft with the perfect amount of crunch on the outside, the butter spread was tasty, the sandwiches were large, and the meat flavorful. I live over 40 miles away but any time I'm in the area - I will be stopping by for my Pho fix and to stock up on sandwiches to take home. Pro Tip from my Vietnamese friend that was with me ... if you plan to reheat your sandwiches later, ask them to not heat the sandwich and to put the veggies on the side (I had to remove mine before heating). read more

One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Houston! Their Mi Quang is the best!!! Cash only