This place is a playground full of yummy Vietnamese treats! I stopped in after lunch to pick up some desserts and I left there with so much more. Inside you'll find a long display in the middle of the store loaded with prepackaged meals, candies, and snacks. Along side the walls are different stations that reminded me of a deli where multiple ladies are ready to scoop and pack up your order. It's crazy organized chaos, especially on a Saturday, and it's great! My favorite Che is Che chuoi. It's consists of bananas, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, and usually crushed peanuts. Their xoi aka sticky rice were made fresh and I couldn't resist. I got the xoi la dua aka pandan coconut one and the xoi man aka savory one topped with Chinese sausage and Vietnamese ham. They had the tamarind candies that I loved as a kid. The ones wrapped in the gold cellophane! The Che chuoi was really really good! I liked it better than the Che Thai that I also ended up getting. I do love that they pack up the cups with care by placing plastic wrap over the top to prevent from spilling. The xoi la dua was so soft with just enough sweetness, but I have to say the xoi man was not that great to me. It was a bit lackluster with no green onion or fried garlic. The plate of banh cuon was good for a prepackaged option. I was just craving it. The ladies were welcoming and didn't make me feel self conscious about my Vietnamese speaking skills. I am definitely adding this to my must stop by places when visiting from now on! read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Assorted goodies - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of the best viet dessert shops to go to! They have so much options to choose from. I love their banh mis here, they don't skimp on the meat at all (make sure to ask for extra pate and butter)! They have great quality food here and they have everything you want !! This is a place where everyone needs to check out! read more

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Try to come early in the morning. That's when they have everything. There's always a line because they are known for their delicious Che and small plates. If you decide to come late in the afternoon or near their closing time, just be prepared to know there's nothing left. RATE: 5/5 read more

Good food here like Vietnamese snacks, desserts, or simple meals such as a good variety of the most popular flavors of sticky rice, banh mi, che and everything in between. Why such a low rating? It's pretty expensive, they've raised the prices on everything and unfortunately they really don't have an immediate competitor although there are shops that offers similar foods they don't have a wide selection as it that is made fresh. Don't get me wrong it's good, and u probably want to eat everything but like I said it can get pricey read more

Cash only! This place is big, fresh, fast. Never had a bad experience and the prices and variety are abundant. This is definitely part of my monthly trip now. Go have Peking duck lunch at A Ly (or anywhere on Bellaire for that matter) be t ensure that this place and the fresh Vietnamese Pork Sausages is part of your stops. This place has everything you can think of for takeaway food. Fresh Variety Che, Banh Mi, Banh Cuon, Banh Beo, Banh Bao (basically all the Banhs except Banh Xeo!) Sweet and savory sticky rice, burnt rice and even Vermicilli "bowls" like Bun Thiit Nuong for $6.00. The sweet Sticky Rice you can even customize and get all flavors in one box. You can't get that type of price and customization in restaurants or grocery stores. It can get pretty packed but everything moves really fast. If you're ever in a grocery store and see these items, skip it and come here. Wallet and belly will thank you. read more

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This is the best place in Houston for Banh gio, chuoi chien! I like that they prepackaged and prepare everything now during this pandemic. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Look at all those yummy sweet rice! 10/10. - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of the best places in Houston for classic and delicious Vietnamese desserts and snack food. They have a good variety of che, some baked goods, and some savory food. Most of these have been pretty good; it just depends what you're in the mood for! They also have smoothies and banh mi, but I've never gotten these here. Some of my favorites are: green sticky rice with coconut (green because of pandan flavoring, pandan is similar to vanilla in taste), sweet rice with black eyed peas and coconut, green sweet rice with taro and coconut, and banh tieu (fried Vietnamese donuts with sesame). The "pointing dessert" is also a refreshing treat, especially during the Houston summers. Fun fact: it's named that because the components are what you point at in the display case; you can pick from a variety of different jellies, beans, longan, coconut, etc. and it's topped with ice and coconut milk. Service here is decently friendly, but they're always busy so be prepared to move quickly with your order. They're located in a big plaza, so it should be easy to find parking. read more

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The tofu dessert with durian is great. I cant only review the che, havent tried anything else, great service in the morning. Evening is kinda rude but moat things are sold out by then read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mọi người nên kiểm tra receipt trước khi rời khỏi store vì họ hay tính tiền sai lắm, nhất là cái anh thanh niên khoảng 4x da ngâm đen. Anh tính tiền sai mình quay lại nói là mặt ảnh trơ trơ không một lời xin lỗi, cô tính tiền kế bên phải xin lỗi thay cho ảnh và giải thích lý do dùm luôn. Đã có rất nhiều complain về điều này trên group facebook về anh tính tiền này, ai đi mua mà được anh trai đó tính tiền thì nên xem lại receipt nha. !!! read more

read some suggestions on Facebook about this place when searching for good place should I visit when in Houston but turned out it was not as good as I expected : I got : 4 Cung Dinh sweet desert orders , 6 of Vn sandwiches number 1 , 2 fried bananas.. overall the tastes are good , I like their flavors , not much different with Hiển Khánh in CA But must to exclude the stars because the service from the cashiers, they were not friendly, you could clearly see their un- welcome looks when we have some concerns about their items since we are new customers not sure how they are doing their business like how we order and pay .. actually feel like we come to get free food but not support their business.. But I like those ladies who are served at sweet desert sessions, so cool and always have big smiles in their faces .. that attitude should be trained to cashier ladies too , lol And we were not only unhappy customers there in the store, there were group of 3 ppl that have same feed back too Hope the own would notes about it to have better service Thanks for reading read more

Friendly service. This place is always packed whenever I go so I know their stuff is legit. Their sticky rice and chè are delicious! I always buy a lot to bring back to Dallas. read more

They have delicious Banh mi sandwiches here, also they have a variety of sticky rice , Vietnamese Che, ready made food to take home for convenience. read more

I ordered 2 sandwiches. I'm not sure if I said the incorrect number or the lady recorded wrong. The cashier said they couldn't change it and made me pay it anyways. I asked if it could be remade and they said no. I didn't want to make a big scene so i paid and left. For such a successful business having this small incident should be a no brainer. I guess not. read more

All the variety of ches to satisfy any of your cravings! They have freshly pre made classics prepared or there is even a "create your own" line. Come earlier in the day because they do sell out closet to 3-4pm everyday. Beside che, they also have a variety of Vietnamese snacks and quick bites! read more

This place was so packed when we were there. Wish they had a better ordering system to speed things up. Regardless, this place had everything you need for authentic viet snacks and to go food. I tried their Banh Trang Tron and all the ingredients were there but it was so bland! Usually there should be a tamarind sauce in there too, but this only had chili sauce and green onions. Banh mi was pretty decent. I want to try their Xoi Ga next time, it looked good. This is just a quick pick up and go place, there are no seatings inside. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Banh Trang tron - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went on a Saturday around noon time and this place was packed. The service was fast if you are only getting Che (dessert drink) but if you are getting a smoothie service is going to be rough for you. I ordered the durian smoothie and the staff forgot about it. I kept going up to the cashier and reminding them but they keep forgetting. It took them about 15-18 minutes before I got the smoothie. Besides that experience, I really recommend the stick rice and Che here. It's delicious and priced well. Both are made traditional Vietnamese way. Really good and a must try! Tip: When you need to pay for your items you will need to go to the cashier. There is two lines and this business only take cash only. Tip2: When you need to order a smoothie you will need to go to the cash register to place an order for the smoothie because the smoothies are being made next to the register. read more

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Great spot to get authentic banh mi or a quick grab and go meal/dessert. I've travelled to the Houston area for years and every time I make sure to stop by here. For starters, the quality of their food hasn't changed. It's always remained the same - good quality Vietnamese food. My favorite things to get here are the durian sticky rice, savory sticky rice, and a banh mi. The food always tastes great. The other wonderful thing about this cafe is that everything is really cheap to get. I can get enough food that'll last me the entire day for around or less than $15. Again, considering the good quality and authenticity of the food, it's definitely worth coming here. I also know that it's easy to get in and out of this location as the service is usually very quick. I recommend getting here early if you can because once food is gone, it's gone for the day. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This market is more known for their desserts than anything. Che, xoi, smoothies, banh cuon, coffee and banh mi are also pretty popular. I get anything with coconut or durian in it when I come here. Customers love to park or stop anywhere and everywhere when visiting this side of the plaza, it's pretty chaotic so just watch out for bad drivers! read more

Upon entering you might ask yourself, did I die and come to heaven?? OKAYY, you might not have this reaction but I did! This is probably my 10th time at this place and i don't even live here! I make a visit every single time and I bring tons of orders back for friends every single time. All the xoi and Che all just screams EAT ME! Literally want to eat everything! Oh, and make sure you have enough CASH!!! Say it with me, CASSSHHH. This place only takes cash! I made a dumb mistake of not bringing enough and had to limit myself to how much I can eat/take home! Don't be like me, bring C A S H!!!! read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my go to place when I need to grab something quick to eat. Quality and taste are good. Freshly made. Love the sticky rice options here. Service is quick. Parking is plentiful. Love that they accept credit cards. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - My favorite $5.50 - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm not an expert when it comes to Vietnamese deserts, but I'd go as far as saying that this place has pretty much everything you'd be looking for. Lots of che and xoi to choose from. The fried banana is amazing! I like that whatever they don't sell by the end of the day, they donate locally. read more

The selection/quality of chè and xôi here is unmatched. You know it's good when it's always busy, especially the weekends, and items run out as the day goes on. It's the type of place where the locals know to get there early to secure their goods. You may get overwhelmed if you are not familiar with vietnamese but food is a universal language! Just take a look around, point and smile, and the aunties will get you what you need. Everything is fresh, so quickly refrigerate any cold desserts if you don't intend on eating it soon. Love supporting small local businesses. read more

This place has a wide variety of flavored sticky rice. From panda to durian, it is consistently tasty and they never skimp on portions. My ultimate favorite is the sticky rice with the Chinese sausage and other meat toppings. This is a must try! For those wanting to know where the best banh mi xui Mai (meatball) is, it's here! Although I don't really crave the iced desserts, my family always puts in their requests for theirs. My little brother loves just the red tapioca in coconut milk with the sugar syrup. Note: They try to sell out everyday so try to come before 6pm or not much will be left read more

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My girlfriend got me a banh bao trung muoi. I don't know how to describe it, but I wouldn't order it again. Just very "ngán".

Located in the Universal Plaza. Watch out for Asian drivers and pedestrians. It's honestly the worst in this plaza. This plaza has lots of parking but sometimes it can get really crowded. People reversing without looking and parking however and wherever they want. Anyways, I always come here for their banh mi. They have all kinds of banh mi but my favorite is the special. They toast the bread before they make it so it's hot. It's relatively cheap ranging from $3-4. Seriously, this place has all kinds of dessert from che to sticky rice. The green and red sticky rice are my absolute favorite. I don't have much of a sweet tooth but the sticky rice has a hint of sweetness so I can usually eat the entire portion. They also have other dried snacks and assorted drinks in the fridge. One down side is that it's cash only! Bummer because I never have cash but when I do, I stop by here. Majority of the workers are Vietnamese who may not speak English too well but shouldn't be a problem if you don't speak Viet. You can just point out what you want. Everyone is friendly. read more

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banh mi (dac biet) were great, the size was smaller than i expected but thats why its at that price point. generous with the vegetables. other baked things (don't even know what they were called but were mung bean/pandan flavored) were good too. line looks hectic but it just works. read more

The best Vietnamese che/snacks/lunch grab and go place! there are a ton of items in this place and everything I tried was delicious so far Ive had the rice cakes with the vietnamese sausage (cha) in the middle. It was gooey and yummy. Che sung xa hot luu is also good, the jelly and tapioca was soft and chewy. Their stir-fried noodles was also good. Everything was affordable and I would hit this place up again when I'm in town. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

The consensus is in- Duc Phuong Thach Che is still my #1 go-to favorite for a variety of homemade and scrumptiously delicious che (hot/cold sweet soup), xoi (sweet and savory sticky rice), sweets, ready-to-go snacks and food. I recently tried their banh cuon (Vietnamese steamed rice rolls) and they actually tasted better or if not equally as delicious as the ones at Thien Thanh! If I can't decide what to eat for breakfast/lunch or if I need a lil snack, then I always find myself heading here for a very happy tummy! I have been guilty of filling a basket full of goodies when I went on an empty stomach on more than a handful of occasions. INSIDER TIP: Remember to bring cash and they close on Wednesdays. Head there early on weekends to avoid that Chinatown traffic chaos. (It's located in the Universal Shopping Center on Bellaire Blvd, between Boone Rd and Belle Park Dr). Being opened early has its advantages- you can avoid the traffic madness and weekend crowds, and be assured that the food will be freshly made! My favorites still are: coconut pandan sticky rice (xoi la dua), sticky rice with Chinese sausage (xoi lap xuong), combo sticky rice (4 different flavors of sticky rice), and steamed buns (banh bao). I don't think I've ever been disappointed even when I randomly try one of their many sweet dessert soups (che). You can give into the temptation when those hot & tasty Vietnamese egg rolls call your name when paying at the cashier station. Visit Duc Phuong Thach Che if you're needing a quick snack or sweet fix when out and about in Chinatown. Don't worry about not speaking Vietnamese either - just point to what you want and they will get it packaged it for you. Hurry up and go there before I start hoarding all the yummy food! #foodieproblems #thestruggleisreal read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - One of my sweet faves: coconut pandan sticky rice (xoi la dua) - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'm PRETTY sure I've been here with my parents when I was a kid. I just re-discovered this place as an adult and I freaking love it. This is my new go-to for che and Vietnamese snacks. A few things to highlight: - cash-only but it's super cheap - you might want to come here with someone who speaks Vietnamese, it's easier to request for things (lucky me, I went to school for this) - my favorite is che khoai mon (taro che) covered in coconut milk, it's AMAZING - the banh day (sticky rice cake w/ pork) is better than most places - pate chaud (puff pastry w/ meat filling) is really good, the pastry is flakey and the meat is seasoned well Highly recommend! I have not tried the banh mi, xoi (sticky rice), egg rolls, or any of their ready-made meals but I'm very curious. I will definitely be back for my favorite che. read more

This is absolutely one of my favorite dessert places ever. My mom has been taking me here for years just to get Che, Xoi (Sticky Rice), and a few other good foods. Anytime we're in the Bellaire area, we always have to stop here for some homemade Che and of course again Xoi. The ladies behind the counters are so friendly and nice and love helping you get your desserts or savory foods. It gets a little difficult though if you don't speak Vietnamese. The workers there speak very little to no English so that may be a huge language barrier for those who can't speak Vietnamese. They just recently expanded the store since the Bun Bo Hue restaurant went out of business or...I'm not sure what happened. But ever since then they took over that space and expanded. And to be honest, I'm glad they did. It looks so much better and spacey and just a better feel to it. I definitely love what they did and props to them for doing so. I will continue to go to this place and buy all my favorite desserts and savory foods. Something to think about though, this place only accepts cash, so be prepared to have cash on hand if you plan on buying anything. I'm not surprised that they don't accept cards since most places in Bellaire only accept cash. read more

This place has so many variety of banh mi and desserts! This was located in one of the plazas in Little Saigon so lots of parking. The store was big. I feel like they have most of the take-away meals that you can think of. The price was also decent too, $4.50 & $5. We tried #1-3 and they were all good. I personally prefer #2 & 3, not a big fan of #1. Their bread was so big and crispy that I think I broke skin on the roof of my mouth. They packed the sandwiches with lots of meat that half a sandwich is enough for me. read more

I really enjoy this place. If you are missing the street foods of Vietnam I would recommend this place. It has such a huge variety of street food and they were all reasonably priced. All the ladies who worked there were so nice, I love all of their selection. My favorite thing from that place is the Vegan mam thai! like wow!! you can't even tell that it's vegan. I also super LOVED the tofu with red bean and coconut milk!!! It's just the perfect amount of sweetness and I recommend getting it with ice and not hot. Overall, definitely check this place out. read more

I love sticky rice and the sticky rice here comes in a few varieties, which is fun. They have a yellow durian flavor which is pretty pungent, but quite mild compared to the actual fruit itself. If you are looking to try durian, but not quite prepared for the real thing then this rice is a gentle introduction into it. They also sell lots of other che desserts and snacks. A good place to stop into for some treats, but a little difficult to order here if you don't speak Vietnamese. you'll have to make do with pointing at things. read more

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This is one of the best store that I liked, also one of the place doing good business without POS system on Bellaire area, but the sad thing is they're taking cash only and plus tax when you check out without issue a receipt to their customers! Please report this problem to IRS, how come they're never have POS system? This is rip off and cheating tax.. TT Restaurant used to do this but people reported to IRS spying and auditing them eventually read more

I bought che thùng and che ba màu here, and they tasted delicious. I have to say their che is better than Bambu.

Definitely a great place to relive all your childhood favorites!!!!! Me and sister enjoyed everything we got but the biggest thing is it's cash only! So don't forget whenever you go! Very friendly employees as well and the checkout process is quick. The che was all very good! read more

This is my favorite place to get GIO in houston. It's always fresh, in fact it's popping hit when you come in to pick some up. My mom always has me get like 3 large GiO Luna bc she also loves it. This place is cash only and opens certain hours. I make I come a little after noon. Love the food. Service is fast too. read more

We were waiting for a table at Crawfish and Noodles so we decided to come check this place out since it was nearby. It's essentially a Vietnamese deli that sells banh mi sandwiches, Vietnamese snacks, desserts, and drinks. The prices were pretty cheap, a banh mi sandwich was only $3. We decided to order their shaved ice tofu dessert. The menu was only in Vietnamese so I only went by the pictures. I ordered #9 which looked like it had tapioca, rainbow jelly, pandan jelly, and tofu. It tasted pretty refreshing and wasn't too sweet. We wanted to order the sticky rice dessert too but we were eating soon. You can get 4 different flavored stick rice for $2.50 which is super cheap. I would come back if I'm in the area. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Tofu dessert drinks - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Can you open another location in Katy Asian town? Che is super good. Everything are good. read more

Don't buy their banh uot it's so nasty . Very powdery . Do calculate your prices for all the items ahead . They might charge you extra .