Out of all the places I've been to in the Richmond area, Hem really stood out. Their five spice beef was the best beef I have had in my entire life. It was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It also came with a sauce that was tangy and fresh which elevated the dish to another level. The noodles were also very good and the flavor was amazing. We also got a couple appetizers from their happy hour menu which blew us away. The truffle fries and wings are a must try! The service was great and the food came out very fast. Lastly it would be a crime not to talk about how beautiful the decor is the restaurant is and the good vibes it brings. Definitely considering buying some of those lanterns they have for our backyard :) read more

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Had a great meal at HEM Noodle Bar in Richmond, Texas. Walking in, I really enjoyed the authentic Vietnamese and Asian decor. They also had a nice bar. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly, and the great and attentive service continued throughout the entire meal. I ordered the Pork and Shrimp Patty Rolls (9/10) which was expertly put together with a nice crisp crunch when I bit into it. It was definitely one of the highlights of the meal! We also ordered the Mini Egg Rolls (8/10) which was another great appetizer. It came out hot and fresh with a perfect crispy bite with all the traditional accompaniments with Vietnamese eggrolls. The main course was Sai Gon Broken Rice Plate (8/10) which came with a grilled pork chop, rice, egg meatloaf and a fried egg to top it off. A very generous amount of food and the main entree was delicious as well. I paired it with a glass of Vietnamese Coffee which was strong with a good amount of sweetness. Overall, great value ($$) for the quality of food, the great service and the overall experience. read more

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We have frequented this restaurant quite a bit as we enjoy the food here. The grill chicken skewers are always juicy and we love the green sauce that it comes with. We have also tried some of the cocktails and they weren't the best but better than some places. read more

First visit and initial impressions are great. The decor is striking with a full wall mural. The dining room has varied seating styles, high top, booths and tables for four. The bar is centrally located in the restaurant with plenty of seating. This the location to order takeout with a very helpful staff member. Hem has a spacious patio with fan to help fight the heat. My dish was a takeout Shrimp Pho which was delicious. However, menu options range from cocktails to coffees and entrees that have my attention and can't wait to return hungry enough to sample a large portion of the offerings. read more

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Just stopped by this place for some lunch and it was top-notch! To drink I ordered the Ube "Bac Xiu" coffee - 10/10. This coffee was outstanding. It's Vietnamese coffee, with condensed milk and Ube cold foam. If you are a coffee lover, this will hit the spot. Appetizers: Egg rolls - 10/10 - delicious Pork and shrimp patty rolls - 10/10 - these were so tasty, they had a nice crunch to them. Entree: Garlic noodles with the shaken beef - 10/10 - amazing! Would def order this dish again. Overall, this place was a win! Service was great, our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant has a very cool and trendy vibe. Outdoor seating is also available. I 100% recommend it! read more

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A friend invited me to come here for lunch, however it was a little disappointed. I ordered seafood noodles soup. Rice Noodles were overcooked and stick like a big chunk. Shrimps weren't deveined, tasted and smelled the muddy and felt gritty. I couldn't be able to finished the my bowl. Chef should've deveined the shrimps. I also ordered Nem Cuon and Goi Cuon, nem cuon sauce was so bland. Goi cuon peanut sauce tasted much better. Recommend fish sauce chicken wings appetite. It was tasty. Love the decor. read more

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Giving 5on a to go order.. you know the food had to be good!! I can't say too much about inside since I wasn't the one picking up. The wait was a bit long but for fresh cooked food I have no complaints. We got garlic noodles with shaken beef and another with salmon, the egg rolls and fish sauce wings. Every item 10/10! Added to our go to list! read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Garlic noodle with salmon - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Hem Noodle Bar was okay, but it's not a place I'll be rushing back to. There are several restaurants in the area with a similar menu that I enjoy more. Our server was very friendly and helpful, which was definitely a plus. Unfortunately, the A/C was out during our visit, so the restaurant was quite warm and uncomfortable. I had the pork banh mi and the fish sauce chicken wings--both were decent, but nothing particularly memorable. Oh also expect to wait a while for food to get to your table. A good 30 min wait read more

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Great food, drinks, & vibes! Ordered the mini shrimp egg rolls, shaking beef and combo pho! Everything was amazing! Husband said the meatballs were the best he's ever had in a pho dish! We will be back! read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

This is a nice space and decorated well. The servers were attentive and friendly. The mini egg rolls were good and a nice bite size to eat. They're extra crunchy which I enjoyed! The garlic noodles and shaken beef were overall really good. The beef was flavorful and tender. However, the garlic noodles can definitely use some work - I didn't taste much garlic. Overall I'd go back to try some of the other items! read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Mini Eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Really like the Viet decor in Hem Noodle Bar; similar vibe as Hem in Bellaire. Our waiter was training but provided great service. The Sai Gon Broken Rice was delicious! Wish there was more fish sauce for the dish. Garlic noodles with grilled shrimp was alright. Could be more savory. Overall a solid restaurant. Very packed on a weekday evening! read more

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Fun new addition to the area. Decorated nicely with an open bar concept. Decor is trendy with a huge collage on one side of the wall honoring Vietnamese roots. Service was good but unfortunately the food just fell short for us on this visit. We found the pho to be downright bland and the banh mi was the least favorite one I've ever had. Couldn't finish it. My garlic noodles with shaking beef was decent, however this was at best average and served room temp. The best thing we tried was the mini egg rolls, wings were decent as well. Perhaps it was bc a busy Sunday lunch service during the soft opening so I might try again, but overall did not feel this lives up to the hype. read more

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My husband and I came here for dinner. We ordered chicken wings cooked with fish sauce, five spice beef, shaken beef with garlic noodles, and sai gon broken rice. They're still in their soft opening phase so they're still working out on the logistics. Our waiter checked on us several times to make sure that we are doing well and has asked us for our opinion about the dishes. He was very friendly and had given some good suggestions. What's stuck out the most was that the broken rice had a really nice texture and every element was very balanced and amazing as a whole for a comfort dish. This is exactly what I look into for a broken rice dish. The five spice beef is nicely made, juicy and fatty with a nice fish egg texture on top. The chicken wings are super meaty. The garlic noodles could use some work. They tasted off for some reason and a bit soggy. Maybe it was over cooked a bit? Inside, I like the basket lights . They still have to furnish the outside patio area so their decor is still in the works. I'm glad to see a Vietnamese resturant that wasn't just pho and Bani mis in the area. I look forward to see them thrive. read more

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Great big neat spot to eat Vietnamese food in Richmond Texas. Comfortable ambience and good service. My favorite was the garlic noodle and shaking beef. The sauce was really good. My second favorite was the bone marrow. It went very well with the banh mi that we got with the Bo ne. The beef in the Bo no was a bit too chewy for me. The sauce though was good. Overall I highly recommend and would come back. read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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I had lunch here today I ordered the chicken pho and Garlic noodles with shaken beef the shaken beef was tender full of flavor I definitely will come back for that. The pho was good too but the chicken was dry I'm more of a beef pho fan but since I already got the shaken beef I decided to try chicken pho.. the refreshers are delicious as well my mom got the lychee refresher she enjoyed it but it is very sweet. My drink I forgot what it's called but it has pineapple juice, club soda and Rosemary taste refreshing for sure good choice on a hot day. Will definitely eat here again. The service also was good always checking on us and the ambiance I loved the most about the place. read more

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Everytime I have been to HEM in Richmond, I left happy with a full belly. The staff is so helpful and friendly. The restaurant is clean, and not noisy and crowded. The menu prices are fairly priced, and on top of all that, the food is great. What stands out to me, is the plating of the food. It is done beautifully, and you can tell they take pride in how their dishes look to the customers. It also has an outdoor space/patio, but as of right now, it's not yet being used. Lots of parking too. I highly recommend everything! read more

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This place just recently opened in the aliana area so we decided to try it out. The atmosphere of this place is nice and friendly. I love how the interior is decorated. Our server was really nice and always checked up on us. The truffle fries were really crispy but lacked on the truffle flavor, all I could really taste was the parmesan. Ace got the five spice grilled beef and the portion was big and flavor was good. The only thing that sucks is that it doesn't come with rice and if you want to order rice it's a up charge of $1.50. I got the shaking beef with garlic noodles. The beef was really soft and the sauce of the beef was a bit on the sweeter side compared to your usual shaking beef. I'm not sure if I would come here often since it's pretty expensive. read more

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First time trying and had the best experience ever. Grace, was so sweet and she made the best lychee cocktail!! The food is so good and I like how welcoming everyone is. I recommend!! read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

Love this place . Staff was really friendly and the food was amazing. Definitely coming back and will recommend

Last night, I had dinner during their soft opening and the service was excellent. Our waiter, Loc, was incredibly friendly and attentive. I was impressed that another staff member, possibly a manager, came by our table to inquire about our experience. The restaurant is spacious with trendy hipster like decor, creating a vibrant and energetic ambience. There's a good-sized bar in the center, and lots of booth seatings around. My table ordered the following: - Mini Eggrolls Shrimp: This is my favorite dish thus far. They are TINY but incredibly cute and fun to eat. I love the use of rice paper as the wrapper instead of the typical wheat wrapper. The outside was crispy yet the inside was soft and puffy, making them a delightful combination of textures. They also had a good flavor to them. I really enjoyed these unique mini eggrolls, which are unlikely to be found in any other restaurant (size wise). I highly recommend them and rate them 5/5. - Squid Salad - this is my second favorite dish that my table ordered. This is a gorgeous dish. It was light and refreshing with a touch of savory goodness and a dap of sweetness. I would definitely order this again and say it's 5/5. - Broken Rice w/ Grilled Pork Ribs - My mom ordered this dish because they had run out of the Broken Rice combination option. She said it was okay. We were both pleased to see that they had actually used broken rice instead of regular long rice. The dish came with a side soup that I tried, and it was very bland. It tasted like sipping warm, oily water. My mom gave it a 3/5 and said she would not order it again. - Shrimp Garlic Noodles - As a fan of garlic noodles, I had high hopes for this dish, but unfortunately, I was disappointed. The noodles lacked any garlic flavor and the texture was slightly rubbery and dull. I gave this dish a rating of 2/5 and will not order it again. Overall, it's a great addition to the neighborhood and I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu like the Tofu Banh Mi. Hopefully they will expand their menu a little more and add more pescatarian and vegetarian friendly dishes. read more

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They are still in their soft opening, but everything from the food to service are on point. The quality of the food is great. I love broken rice and it's been challenging finding a place that makes the egg meatloaf so I was really excited to see it on the menu. The pho broth is flavorful and not greasy like some places. I love the mini shrimp egg rolls. We will definitely be regulars at this place and it doesn't look like we need to leave our Aliana bubble for great food! read more

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Restaurant: nice space, nice decorations Staff: Kai is very attentive , friendly and nice Food: all delicious!! Chicken skewers: good sauce is yummy Squid salad: refreshing i love the dressing Crispy pork belly : yummy sauce it a little salty for me but still good Garlic noodles beef shaken:: medium well ... beef is very tender and really good... this is the winner for me!!! Pandan coffee if really good!! Lychee blossom: good We will come back !!! We got flowers for mother's day as well very nice read more

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The ambiance at HEM Noodle Bar was great--nice décor and a clean, welcoming space overall. Service was solid as well. After placing our order, the food came out quickly. The waitstaff checked in just the right amount and refilled our drinks without us having to ask. For appetizers, we ordered the salt and pepper wings and the fried egg rolls. Both were very good. The wings were well-seasoned and crispy, and the egg rolls were just as flavorful with a great crunch. For entrées, we had the lean brisket pho and the grilled chicken broken rice plate (requested with egg whites only). The pho was flavorful, generously portioned, and the lean brisket was tender. The grilled chicken broken rice plate really stood out. Excellent flavor and easily the best grilled chicken I've had, and I've eaten a lot of Vietnamese food. The veggies were also flavorful and refreshing, making it a great complement to the chicken and rice. Portions were great across the board. We also tried the Vietnamese coffee, which was delicious, strong, exactly how I like it. Overall, a great experience. The had a limited menu, looking forward to when they offer all items. Highly recommend. read more

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This restaurant is a shining star among a many Vietnamese options in the area. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful. The food is delicious! They also have a bar! The service is friendly and very attentive. Best Viet food around. Try the mini egg rolls super yummy and great to share. read more

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Fiod came out tasty and fresh. Our server was awesome and even gave some suggestions (i.e. wings w/ fiah sauce.. thank me later ). And the atmosphere was nice, but underwhelming. It was interesting to see how they transformed the space from the wine bar that used to be there. Overall, a positive experience and I will return next time in the area. read more

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Generous serving of thai salad with squid. Coconut coffee and pandan coffee was delicious. Husband got the shaking beef with fried rice that was yummy too read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Squid thai salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

Ordered garlic shrimp noodles takeout and I found a metal piece wrapped around a noodle. See picture. The food was good but ruined my appetite when I found a piece of aluminum in my noodles. Please check your food before you eat! read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Picture of aluminum piece I found in my garlic shrimp noodles. - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Food was pretty decent! I liked the drinks, pork cheek, and steak. Came for the garlic noodles and was slightly disappointed but still a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Hem on Bellaire way better and more flavor. The pho broth to sweet and com tam pork broken rice was bland the pork ain't got no flavor just a lil glazed on top. On top of that they add gratuity 20%. Our server was alright he kept asking if the food was good but not refilling our drink. So ima wait couple months to come back. read more

I wanted some Pho due to the cooler weather and was looking for somewhere different to try. This is new place very close to me. Pro- The pho was on point, great broth and I had the mini egg rolls, cute and delicious. Con- Service for what I ordered was slow and they served a table of two who came in 20 mins. after me, before me. read more

Nice place. Bar in the middle with an offering of some very appealing cocktails. My wife and I visited on a Sunday at 1pm. It was fairly busy. Cleanliness in the dining area could be tightened up a bit....quite a few unchecked tables. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food had some unique and delightful flavor. My wife had the kabobs, and I had the Macaroni w/beef. The noodles might have been a little over cooked. Overall, nice ambiance, good food, good staff, fair cleanliness. We look forward to trying again. read more

Walked in and did a to go order. Waited almost 20 minutes but my food smelled delicious when it arrived. Ordered a refresher to wait and the lychee was a bit overpowered by the rose simple syrup. Watered down the drink was better. Ordered the 5 spices grilled beef and the flavors are awesome. Rice was undercooked and slightly hard. Mini egg rolls are crispy. You get 12 bite size pieces. Fish sauce wings smell delicious and look very juicy. read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Fish sauce wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Everything tasted fresh and "full". First time in. A nice change from the traditional Pho restaurant. read more

Hem Noodle Bar - Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Noticed a new spot in the area so I decided to drop in for happy hour. I had a lychee martini, garlic noodles with shaken beef and the mini egg rolls. Everything was good but I really loved the egg rolls. They were new and different than others I've tried. read more

10/10 ordered the garlic noodles with pork belly definitely will be back.. I had some chili oil at home and added some... OMG

Just tried Hem Noodle Bar and it was amazing! We ordered 2 plates of cơm tấm, and both were so good. Definitely coming back read more

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this place has amazing authentic Vietnamese cuisine, customer service is great. i recommend grace she's very attentive and friendly, easy to talk to. food is GREAT read more

The food is very rich and tasty. The broken rice and chicken is very moist. The garlic noodles with beef is very good and tasty. The service was very good and our server was nice and helpful. The ambiance is also nice and adds to the experience. Overall, hem noodle bar is very good and is worth coming to for a nice lunch or dinner. read more

We always come back here, it's such a great restaurant highly recommend food, drinks, everything!!

This place is almost identical to the other location. I wish they serve some of the same things. Vibes here are good and customer service is on point. Food is a bit pricey, but overall great. Definitely will be back. read more