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    Fresh Tofu

    3.9 (110 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Drink Menu as of 08.03.2025
    Angelica L.

    Rating: 3.7/5 [dine in] On Yelp, this place is called Fresh Tofu, but on Google, it's called Uncle Phan's Fresh Tofu Restaurant. We were looking for bánh bèo and there were very few restaurants that showed up. We had never been here before, so we decided to try it. Inside is like a typical Vietnamese to-go place and seemed family-owned. The older lady and man were nice and seemed to have built a connection with their patrons. We did question their sanitary standards as the tissue box had enough dust to look like it had just been pulled out of storage, and there were flies inside the store trying to land on our food. I would say the food is good if you eat it fresh or heat it up later, but not if you're eating on the go. We ordered from their "hot" bar and they didn't heat up the food, so it was borderline warm/room temperature. For the bánh bèo and bánh ướt, they made it fresh so it was yummy and warm! You order and pay before you grab a table if you're dining in. Dai Huu Ky ($2): This didn't look like your typical dai huu ky you get with cơm dĩa. It was long like a tube and looked to be filled with vegetables instead of shrimp. It was soggy and just okay since it wasn't heated up. If we could air fry it, I think it would be so much better! Tôm Rang ($10): Not heated up but warm enough. I'm not a fan of shelled shrimp dishes, but this was good, especially the flavors. Since we were dining in, they gave us a huge bowl of rice to eat it with. Chả Chiên Các Loại ($2.25): Looks like a round fish cake. It wasn't bad; just wish it was a bit warmer. Bánh Bèo ($5): This is what we came for, but we didn't see it on the menu so we asked the lady cashier if they still sold it. She said they did but had run out, so we would have to wait 5 minutes for them to make it. That was fine with us, and it was pretty solid. The mung bean had a bit of crunch to it, which is different from the usual soft and mushy version I'm used to. The lady told us that the plate she gave us was actually 2 portions, so now we have a point of reference. Bánh ướt Chả Lụa ($11): Yum--this was probably my favorite dish of the meal. The chả lụa was delicious! The bánh ướt was soft but didn't have as much meat as I would like. Their nước chấm is very good though and brings the flavors together into a cohesive dish. Sugarcane / Nước Mía ($5.50 Small): This was okay. The drink was a bit warm when we got it so it wasn't as refreshing as I was hoping it would be. Salted Coffee / Cà Phê Muối ($5): I read reviews saying this was good here, but I thought it was just okay. The coffee wasn't as strong as I like it to be, so it leaned heavier on the salted cream flavor.

    Goi cuon
    Anna N.

    The only place I could find banh tieu! They have banh cam, banh day, and a bunch of other fried and pre made foods. Service is fast, they have one register but two people taking your order and payment. $14 for 2 banh tieu, $2 banh cam, 1 banh day and 1 goi cuon

    Bun bo hue
    Ellie N.

    A very good to-go food place. You can also dine in. They have an extensive selection of noodle soup. It's not a fancy or nice restaurant, just a hole in the wall. The owner is very nice and the food is great. I'll go back to support this small business again in the future.

    Buon Cuon
    Krasti Q.

    A small hole-in-the wall restaurant that offers a variety of Vietnamese food. I usually enjoy their #12 Buon Cuon. The noodles are thinly made and pairs really well with the meat. Their Viet coffee is also perfect, very strong. One sip is enough to wake you up. It's also reasonably priced if you pay with cash, at least a dollar cheaper compared to other places for Viet coffee. They also offer sesame balls and fried bread. Both are good snacks and would recommend. Service is relatively quick. There's plenty of parking since it's located in a strip plaza.

    Bun Moc
    Thu T.

    I have frequented Uncle Phan so many times for snacks and drinks, but the first time I tried their hot food, I was blown away: - Bun Moc: Pretty rare for a restaurant in ATX to have this dish, but it's pretty good. Flavorful broth and a lot of noodles lol! The ribs are quite tender and the moc tasted nice. Cha lua however, are a little soft. I love that they have rau muong as a side. Most restaurants would just do cabbage. - Bun rieu: it's pretty legit broth. you can tell by looking at it. Tofu is great considering their name :) The rieu, however, tastes like tofu and eggs lol but nonetheless, a plus compared to other restaurants I have tried. - Ca phe muoi: it's good. Very strong, the salt blends well with the drink. - Tac Xi Muoi: Super refreshing! - Yogurt with Black sticky rice: You can find in the fridge. Please try it. It's so good... and tastes like home to me They have 4 small tables for eating inside and a lot of other snacks and dishes that you can take home to have with rice. Pretty low key, perfect to stop by after grocery shopping at MT. Quick and straight forward service, don't expect anything much. If you pay in cash, you will get some discounts so make sure you mention that!

    Bun bo sa
    Lander M.

    It's hard to find a good bun bo here in Austin. Everything here tastes homemade which is good. This is a no frills kind of place.

    Susan P.

    For a small mom-and-pop shop, it was just okay. The place could definitely be a bit cleaner since there were boxes scattered around. Parking was easy to find, which was a plus. The food itself was just average for me--we tried a noodle bowl along with a few other items. The highlight, though, was how friendly the mom was. She really made the experience warmer.

    banh uot
    Jessica N.

    oh such a homey place to go to for vietnamese food! service was quick and we were greeted and sat down right away for Saturday lunch

    Bun rieu
    Thu T.

    Uncle Phan serves delicious Vietnamese snacks and quick meals!!! Bun rieu flavor is quite solid compared to other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. However the rieu is in a block instead of spreading out thinly and floating on top. The rieu block is not meaty, tastes like mainly eggs and tofu. Bun moc has clear broth, great amount of meat, very comforting. Each bowl of noodle soup is paired with a plate of morning glory, bean sprouts, lettuce, lime wedges, and a small bowl of shrimp paste and fresh ground chili. They also have a great variety of snacks, such as: banh bao (pork bun), banh it, banh gio, banh beo, banh bot loc, banh cam, banh tieu, you name it. One of my favorites is yogurt with purple rice - creamy, refreshing, and chewy rice with a perfect amount of sweetness. They also serve many different drinks, such as kumquat with salted plum, Vietnamese coffee, salted coffee, sugar cane juice (it's just alright), etc. The store is small with 5 tables for dine-in. Pay with cash and you will get some discounts ;) If you want to explore some Vietnamese snacks or noodle soups, visit Uncle Phan and give them a try.

    Bun rieu
    Charli V.

    Okay, I've been coming here to get the hot silken tofu dessert once a week. This is the only place in all of Austin you can get this dessert. We add tapioca pearls to replicate the Filipino dessert "taho" and to sweeten our bites. I occasionally get the premade deli items too but finally had a chance to sit down and order an entree. They recently got a new store front sign. It says UNCLE PHAN'S FRESH TOFU. I didn't get her name but the owner is a sweet little lady who cooks, prepares, and rings people up. I watched her prepare some patron's dishes at their table because the way they were eating it wasn't as she intended them to! It was pretty cool to see, she's like an aunt/mother figure. Anyway, I order the bun rieu (tomato and crab/pork noodle soup) because it seems to be very popular amongst the patrons. It is delicious, I'm not a huge fan of the steamed pork and crab mix in solid block form but the broth was immaculate. There are blood cubes which is a plus for me! Other parties ordered some off menu items.. Very intriguing. And bun Bo hue, (lemongrass beef noodle) one of my favorite dishes, seems to be popular as well. I will have to try this on my next dine in opportunity. In total, I ordered one large tofu, one sesame ball, and one bun rieu entree for $17. Over all, uncle phans is a solid staple to the Chinatown plaza. Check them out!

    Banh canh
    Nadine L.

    Small place with 5 or so tables. Banh canh - soup with thick rice noodles, delicious broth, nice little pieces of pork skin. Comes with spicy red chili, which I like. Banh cuon - kind like egg rolls but instead the cover is soft rice noodle. This was very delicious.

    Steamed rice roll, very good, lots to eat.
    Mark F.

    I'm very glad a Vietnamese friend of ours who could speak Vietnamese was able to introduce us to this restaurant. It was very helpful that she could speak to the lady behind the counter to ask questions about the different menu items. The menu is extremely small and it looks like it's mostly a takeout business but they do have several tables in there which we enjoyed a meal at. I had the steamed rice rolls, something I would have never ordered before because I didn't really know how it would look or what was in it until our friend translated for us. Very happy we tried it, we will definitely be back there to try some other items as well. The meal consisted mainly of several steamed rice rolls with a sliver of meat in each of them The dipping sauce was so good it just made it all come together really well. There was a little bit of green condiments on the side, bean sprouts, spearmint possibly, and it was delicious.

    Deborah L.

    Grabbing a morning bite here is such a treat and a trip back to nostalgia. All of the food you see is fresh. You especially want to grab their freshly made Banh cuon (minced pork rice rolls with fish sauce) because they do sell out later in the day. The sesame balls and Banh tieu, sesame hollow bread, is so good. Viet donuts/hollow bread are so much healthier and just as addictive. Oddly their tofu is not displayed, but with tofu being in their name, you'll want to try that. I have ordered their ginger silken tofu, which comes out hot and enjoyed as a dessert. There is no other place in austin like this!!

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