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    Het Say Vietnamese Kitchen

    4.4 (271 reviews)
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    Lemongrass Meat Banh Mi with side soup  Very pleasant 10 out of 10 good meal
    Tyanna B.

    Been here many times order the same thing it's great. I mean it's great everything must recommend the sandwiches with side soup

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    Diana S.

    I came in on a Sunday night on a whim. Food was very affordable and I liked that they had a lot of side options as someone who doesn't usually finish full servings. Everything came out in a timely manner and service was kind. The restaurant is small and a bit hidden in a shopping center but I really enjoyed it! I can't wait to come back.

    Vietnamese Iced Coffee
    Angelica L.

    Overall: 3.1/5 [Postmates Delivery] Vermicelli Grilled Meats Choices ($15.56): The vermicelli was hard and tasted old, and they didn't even use the correct type of noodle. The meat and nước mắm sauce also lacked flavor. Braised Pork Belly & Egg ($16.84): We opted for no noodles and added steamed veggies instead. The pork belly and broth were pretty good, but the eggs were just okay, and they only included one or two. It came with plenty of braised broth, which I saved to use as a marinade. Vietnamese Iced Coffee ($6.71): Very sweet, with a strong condensed milk flavor. Best to let the ice melt a bit. Side Beef Broth ($4.88): The broth was decent but not the best we've had. However, the packaging was concerning--they poured boiling hot broth into a Styrofoam cup, which doesn't seem safe from a health standpoint.

    Pad Thai

    10 out 10. From the service to the food, I had a phenomenal experience. The inside was pristine, surpassing our expectations considering the surrounding area. We started with the crab rangoons, fried dumplings, and pork egg rolls, all of which met our expectations. For my main, I had the pad thai with chicken. The noodles were perfectly chewy and saucy, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Delicious dish all around. Additionally, I had a fresh limeade to pair with my meal, and fresh it was! None of that concentrated premade lime flavor. It was perfectly sweet & limey, without being bitter. This meal revived me after a night of dancing and drinking. I would absolutely come here again!

    Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)
    Cheyenne J.

    First time in at Het Say and I have to say I'll be coming back soon. The Bo Koh was a 10/10 with a secret dipping sauce on the side (salt and pepper sour sauce) FANTASTIC. fantastic friendly service and everyone who sat down after us felt like part of the neighborhood. What a great experience. Do come and bring your friends and family.

    Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
    Danielle D.

    We were in the mood for some Pho and decided to try this spot (new to us) on our way home to South Austin from downtown. The space itself was in a strip mall - plenty of tables but no AC so even though it's November we all know it is NOT cool yet here in Austin. So a hot, humid restaurant plus hot Pho was not a great combo. The dishes were priced competitively and the two pho bowls we ordered came out incredibly fast. I had the chicken pho and my hubs had some kind of beef stew. The beef was FAR better than my chicken. The broth had more depth and the beef was tender and flavored nicely. The chicken pho was bland - the chicken itself rather dry despite being in soup, and the added steamed veg were actually just tossed into the soup raw so not actually cooked in anyway. The raw veg mix consisted of a lot of bad base of cabbage so not really edible for the extra $3.75. Overall, it's not a place we'd return to - our local pho spot in Southpark meadows is way better.

    Beef Pho (Customize) - Up to 3 Cuts
    Katie M.

    We stopped by Het Say Vietnamese Kitchen and tried the pho, pork egg rolls, limeade, and lime soda. The lime soda tasted like a bubbly version of the limeade--refreshing and fun! The pho broth was rich and flavorful--definitely the highlight of the meal. The pork egg rolls, while crispy, were a bit underwhelming in flavor. Overall, a solid spot for pho and drinks, with a few menu items that could use a little extra punch.

    Beef Pho (top), Combination Pho (down)
    Zhao C.

    Checked out this Vietnamese restaurant near our neighborhood and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food! We shared an order of the Chicken Wings appetizer (4 pieces) and enjoyed the sweet and tangy sauce that was used to sauté the wings, especially the generous amount of cooked white onions that were also covered in the sauce. That being said, I did wish that the wings were made crispier. As for the combination pho bowl I ordered, the broth was light and flavorful, yet not too salty. They gave a generous portion of both the meats and the noodles, and I'd say the ratio between the two was well-balanced. I would definitely come back to this small family-owned business for my next Vietnamese cuisine craving!

    Beef Pho (Customize) - Up to 3 Cuts
    Paige S.

    I finally tried Het Sey, and while the service was excellent, the food itself fell flat. The pho and spring rolls looked promising, but the flavors just didn't deliver--lacking the depth and richness I expect. Given the prices, I know there's better, more flavorful Vietnamese food to be found in Austin. Decent, but not a place I'd rush back to.

    Beef Pho (Customize) - Up to 3 Cuts
    Hope A.

    i eat at this place somuch, me and my friend(s) love it alotttt the food is great as well as the service the max wait is maybe 4 mins best pho place ever

    Fried Pork Egg Rolls (2 pcs)
    Hong M.

    After flying back into town late morning my husband and I headed to our favorite phó spot but they weren't open yet so I searched Yelp and found that HSVK was open nearby. We drove over and got seated right away. We ordered the Brisket Phó, Grilled Pork Banh Mi and Egg Rolls. The egg rolls were small but packed with good flavor which was enhanced by the accompanying fish sauce. Phó was good with plenty of noodles and broth and the brisket was nice and lean. The banh mi was excellent! The bread was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside. The pork was tender and tasty. I would have liked more pickled veggies -- I'll remember to request next time. I deducted a star for service, which was fine up to the point our food was served. There were only two other parties dining in and once everyone was served, the staff seemed to be busy behind the counter. No one ever came back by to offer a beverage refill or ask if we needed anything. Once we were done, we had to go to the counter to close out our bill. Otherwise, everything was good and we'd return, especially for that Banh Mi.

    Com Thit Nuong
    Christina H.

    Anyone that's Vietnamese living in Austin knows it's not an easy quest looking for authentic Vietnamese food that reminds you of the comfort of home. After trying a few dishes, Het Say is not the best Vietnamese food I've had, but compared to other Asian restaurants serving Viet food in the area, certainly one of the most authentic. One dish in particular that I've struggled to find in the area, Com Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork with Rice). Most places in Austin serve a healthier version of this dish, but Het Say serves their grilled pork almost close to the way it's meant to be-- charred, bold with lemongrass, and sweet and savory all at the same time. Het Say certainly has potential, but doesn't quite hit the mark yet. It's missing it's zhush to make this restaurant a staple in the community. Food presentation, quality of ingredients, timing of dishes, a revamp of the restaurant interior, are just a few items to start with.

    Pho Het Say (Dac Biet) ~
    Jenny D.

    Had a craving for Vietnamese food and found this place on Yelp, another place we went to had a crazy long line so we were pleased to get a table immediately here. The restaurant was still decently filled which is generally a good sign of good food! Right away, I loved how simple the menu is and the prices were awesome. Generally speaking, Vietnamese food seems to be getting more and more expensive which is further from traditional simple prices that the food typically goes for. I was happy to see prices here are on the lower end which is less common nowadays! THE FOOD: - Pho Dac Biet: super tender meat, hearty broth and big portion that we shared and I got full after just eating half - Thit Ko Trung: very flavorful but disappointingly very minimal meat, there were only 4 pieces in our pot sitting in a bowl of soup essentially and half an egg, was thinking there would be more content:soup/sauce ratio Overall good place! Food took a while to come out but the service was very nice and sweet.

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    Great food...tasty with fresh ingredients. The place is very clean with friendly staff.

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    8 years ago

    The I smashed chicken vermicelli in 2.5 second. Will def be heading back again for a quick lunch when I'm back in town

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    8 years ago

    Delicious! The braised chicken and pork ribs are both super flavorful. Prices are great too! Can't wait to go back and try more dishes.

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    8 years ago

    Just had lunch here and just as I expected the food was delicious. Had the vermicelli beef.

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    8 years ago

    Best Beef Pho I have had in Austin! I want to try their other dishes but the pho is too good to pass up.

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    8 years ago

    Het Say finds its deliciousness in its simplicity. The bao buns are fantastic. The pho is fantastic. The prices might be the best in town.

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    Such an awesome place, I didn't except the Braised pork belly to be so rich and good! I'm definitely going back

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    6 years ago

    They had excellent customer service! Make sure to call in and place your order in advance, or order through DoorDash.

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    Wow. Grilled ribs so good, amazing flavor, great value. Really great high end-feeling and - tasting but great value. Can't wait to go back.

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    Always on the search for a good Vietnamese restaurant. Heard about this one and finally got to…read morecheck it out. Upon arrival, it was quite busy. I put my name down in the wait list and sat next door in the tea shop. They are connected. It's a decent size location and a bit noisy, but the food makes you forget how loud it is. Once we were seated, our server approached us right away. They are all attentive. We ordered the egg rolls and pho. Both were delicious. Soup is flavorful and they are generous with their steak and tendon portions. We will be back to try some more items on the menu.

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    On Sundays, we eat Chinese! At least when mom's in town, or a special occasion, or (another rare…read moreoccasion) she's not cooking. Located in the TARGET shopping center, they're spicy like DASHI, casual like AUSTIN - open for counter service 11-2 & 4:30-8:30 TU-SUN (closed MON) & delivered by UBER EATS + DOORDASH. More reasons to break out of the house: HIGHLY DECORATED & AWARDED by INFATUATION, EATER, AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN & CHOWHOUND. Texans will love the heat on the CHONGQING MALA CHICKEN with LOTS of jalapeño & Sichuan pepper, but there's little dimension to the flavors beyond HOT, HOT, HOT! EGG ROLLS are satisfying with a traditional sweet & sour. VERY impressed with a BEEF BRISKET & RADISH SOUP - a rich yet delicate broth cradles simple ingredients, the radish absorbing hearty flavors but maintaining nourishing vegetal properties. I love the way they "KEEP AUSTIN SPICY" and am looking forward to some house specials upon return.

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