I'm actually still waiting on my food but had to leave a review. Customer service was amazing. I am a very indecisive order-er. Bryan was so helpful so kind and just went above and beyond explaining the menu and guiding me in the correct direction for dinner. This place is beautiful on the inside warm glow from low lights and yellow orange hues. Ambience is probably way better when it's dark outside. First time trying and I will be back just based off of the customer service. I ordered the rib bites for appetizer and a cup of spicy broth! Thanks for the amazing customer service Huynh!! read more

great food great great awesome !!! the staff is so kind and attentive and helpful vibes are awesome would say check em out so worth it!!!! thank you read more

Staff was very kind and sweet. We ordered the duck salad, an udon dish that the server recommended for kids, banh cuon special and a mango drink. The only thing I'd skip next time is the duck salad personally. It's not bad but didn't stand out. But I'm also not a huge fan of a bunch of cabbage in my salads. Everything else was pretty good but honestly the food didn't stand out as much as the service. read more

Huynh Restaurant - Duck Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've heard tales of how good the Vietnamese food is in Houston. And boy, Huynh Restaurant lived up to the hype and more. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, Duck Tea Salad, and Coconut Coffee. I've been on a Bun Bo Hue kick and while I have yet to find one that I've enjoyed more than regular pho, Huynh's was probably the best I've had yet. 4.3/5 The Duck Tea Leaf Salad was bright and very refreshing. Ordered as an appetizer, it was huge and was close to being a meal all by itself. I thought I had over ordered and probably did, but everything was so damn good, I finished it all. 5/5 Coconut coffee - this was my first time trying this. Served like a Vietnamese affogato, it came with a cup of coconut milk with coconut ice cream along with an espresso of Vietnamese coffee. Lord and waistline willing, I would consume one of these everyday. The contrasts of hot and cold, the bitterness of coffee with the creaminess of coconut. It all balanced and went so well together. Highly, highly recommend. 6/5 On top of all the amazing food was the service. I had just arrived from the airport and came close to their lunch closing time. They welcomed me graciously and without hesitation. As they began their lunch and I was finishing mine, multiple staff members paused their meals to refill water check in, etc. for not only me, but the other few remaining stragglers of the lunch crowd. Huynh is every bit worth it. I will be back each time I'm in town read more

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Everything from service to food was amazing! The duck salad is refreshing and flavorful, probably one that I'll order every time I go to Huynh. The vermicelli and shaken beef flavors are on point! For the shaken beef we did pay extra for the premium beef and it was TOTALLY worth it. I don't have photos but the Vietnamese coffee is the best I've ever had because there's a slight hint of chocolate flavor that I don't typically get in other cafe sua da's. Lastly their flan! I don't usually like flan but theirs was so good! Forgot to take a photo of that though. All in all, if you're craving Vietnamese, I'd highly recommend Huynh. I have not tried their pho yet so will def be trying that next time! read more

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I was craving pho after days of eating conference food and this place hit the spot. What I appreciated most was that the staff was able to explain all the different options and guide us to something that we'd like. read more

Huynh Restaurant - Dac biet pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Felt slightly more modern than your traditional Viet family owned restaurants. Parking lot is slightly sketchy though. People seem to really like the whole BYOB idea here. Overall, will definitely satisfy your craving for Viet food in Downtown. Ordered: - 95. Banh Cuon - Reminded me of the ones my grandma makes but with less meat in it. Not a big fan of the Vietnamese ham because it had some chunks of peppercorn but that's just my personal preference. - 73. Crispy Noodles with Seafood - Not usually a dish I typical order or care for. I was fine with it. - 57. Shaken Beef Rice - Beef was flavorful and tender. - Avocado Smoothie - Not much avocado flavor in my opinion. read more

Huynh Restaurant - 73. Hủ Tiếu Xào đò Biển - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Huynh is a pretty decently sized Viet restaurant. They're definitely quite busy even on weekdays. I think it took probably 30 mins to be seated. They did have a waiting room with seats though. I had their pork spring roll, beef ribs as a side, beef pho with everything including meatballs, and a side of egg fried rice. The spring rolls and the beef ribs were my favorite! I liked their pho as well, but it tasted lighter than what I'm used to read more

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Nice Vietnamese option for downtown Houston. The pho broths were favorable, service was friendly and it's really spacious inside the restaurant! We ordered the phos and it was interesting to see you can select different meat options - I believe mostly on beef broth basis. My only wish was that the noodles would be freshly made or at least more cooked but I was impressed by the broth and generous accompaniments of basil, lime, sprouts and jalapeños to customize the pho flavors. We also ordered the shaking beef with upgrade cut and boy was it a flavorful and melting in our mouths. We also ordered the crispy fried noodles with vegetables and it was very nice! The menu is actually quite extensive with authentic Vietnamese dishes so it's pretty exciting to find this option in downtown houston! There is free parking along the strip mall and they take reservations for parties 6+. read more

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Huynh has been a Houston staple for Vietnamese food for over 20+ years I believe, I can't believe I'm just now Yelping this spot. With the freeway expansion project starting, all these spots in this part of EaDo have an uncertain future, and I thought now was as good a time as ever to support them. Coming in for lunch around 1230pm on a Wednesday, this place was packed! Every parking spot in their private parking lot was full, with good reason of course. Huynh has lightning fast service, casual ambiance, and consistently tasty Viet food. This particular visit I had their duck salad and their combination banh cuon. 10/10 would order these again!! The salad is so fresh and flavorful while their banh cuon has the perfect chewy texture it makes you keep going back for more. The variety of Vietnamese dishes they offer here is endless especially if you're wanting to try something out of the usual pho or vermicelli bowls. Thanks Huynh for a great Wednesday lunch, I'll be back again for sure! read more

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I've always kinda wondered why this place is so busy. The parking lot is trash and the area is getting totally reworked by TXDOT, yet they staying bustling. The food is the reason. It stands out compared to some of the more familar Vietnamese restaurants I've been to. The dishes are authentic and brought out quickly. I truly could not tell you the name of half the things I ordered, but I went and found the things that I couldn't normally get at other places and left rewarded. Choosing the adventurous path through the menu was the right choice here. Not ever menu items is the best version of the dish I've had, but they all stood on their own and I gladly ate everything we ordered. Interior is clean and modernized as to not feel super dated. It's welcoming and familiar enough to encourage newcomers and the staff was helpful in deciding what and how much to order. read more

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Absolutely blown away. The flavors, textures, all of it was incredible. Some of the best Vietnamese food I've ever had. The staff was all SO kind and helpful. The dessert was so unique and decisions!!! A coconut smoothie with coffee, you can adjust the sweetness to half sweet etc. which was great. Casual atmosphere , can't wait to come back already! read more

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I slept on huynh for far too long as a lifelong Houstonian, its clearly one of the best Vietnamese restaurants around. Had the pork and shrimp egg rolls and the shaking beef. Both of which were stellar. It was the best shaking beef ive ever had and its not really close. Fantastic seasoning and sear on the veggies and beef, and great house fried rice. the beef is super high quality and extremely tender and flavorful. Will be coming here any time i want a viet fix while working down town before they have to move. read more

Huynh has been on our rotation of downtown lunch places and are sad to hear about the potential relocation with the I-45/I-59 expansion going on. Huynh's delivers high quality Vietnamese food in east downtown and is always packed during lunch time. Just to be clear, I want to give Huynh's 4.5/5 stars but I rounded down for this review. The food here is high quality but it is a little pricey for lunch and food can come out slow during peak business hours. Service: service is amazing here. They have a team of servers who work together during lunch service so you don't necessarily have an assigned waiter/waitress. Our water glasses were always filled and anytime we needed anything, we could stop anyone working and they would help us. Ambiance: the restaurant has a modern feel and has a very open concept. Not a lot of walls between tables so the restaurant can get loud when it's packed. The restaurant is clean and tidy and dirty tables were cleaned off almost immediately when diners left. Parking: there is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant but it's very limited parking so you have to get a little lucky during peak dining hours. There is street parking around the restaurant but it's mostly paid parking just an FYI. Parking authority is pretty strict in Eado. Food: we ordered the shrimp and pork spring rolls to start. It came with a side of peanut sauce. The spring rolls were fresh and the meat inside was good. The peanut sauce was delicious with the rolls. Each order comes with two spring rolls. My girlfriend ordered the pho ga with white chicken and the broth was flavorful and light. The chicken was not dry and the bowl of pho came with sides of jalapeño, bean sprouts, lime, and basil. The pho comes in regular or large and the regular is 26 ounces and the large is 39 ounces. I got the Com Bo Luc Lac which is tender chunks of beef tenderloin stir fried with peppers and onions and served with a side of rice and a peppery vinegar sauce. The sauce it comes with is amazing when you mix the veggies with the rice and meat. The meat is so tender and juicy. I wish they gave a larger portion but the meat is cooked so well. I ate every last piece of food on this plate. I highly recommend this dish. It is number 57 on the menu, it is pricier at $18.95 but I think it's worth it for the flavorful tenderloin cubes alone. While Huynh's may be on the pricier side of Vietnamese food, the higher quality food is something you should definitely try. It can be difficult to get to with all of the East downtown construction but make your way there for some delicious food. We will keep coming back as long as Huynh's is still in Eado. read more

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Absolutely amazing! My husband found this spot after reading recommendations online. We came for lunch and enjoyed several broken rice dishes as well as Vietnamese iced coffee. The broken rice was so good that we have stopped thinking about it. The Vietnamese iced coffee came in a traditional phin filter which was a nice touch! The restaurant itself was very clean and felt upscale. The staff was so friendly and accommodating to our group which included for adults, two toddlers, and a baby. This is a spacious and well decorated place that would be great for date nights, get togethers with friends and family, or event celebrations! read more

Huynh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fantastic Vietnamese food at perfect price point. Engaging and knowledgeable staff. Clearly very well managed restaurant. Casual ambience. read more

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Just a heads up, this spot is in the heart of EaDo, close to the Dynamo stadium. If you don't get lucky finding parking in the lot, you'll have to find street parking and walk over. Start with any of their Hot teas and get the Duck and cabbage salad to start. Super fresh. I wish they used more chunks of duck instead of the scraps. Also tried the chicken and mixed vegetables noodles entree. Swapped the flat rice noodles for Udon noodles. The noodles were a bit more al dente than I am used to. The star of the menu was the Beef short rib. Holy cow. Pun intended. Also get the Shrimp coconut curry. Very well executed dish. Get the Bok Choy too. Their cafe su da is very tiny, don't expect a big sized drink. Overall super solid spot. read more

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Dropped by for lunch. Have not been in a while. Everything was excellent, you can tell this place is run by someone who cares. Everything was fresh, tasty, good portions, and very nice service. read more

Huynh Restaurant - Vermicelli. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went to Huynh over the weekend and had a very nice experience. Unlike mid-week dining, weekends feel less rushed and not as crowded. Note: If dining at lunch during the week, ensure you get there before for 11:30am or after 12:45pm, both to secure a parking spot and a table! Table turnover is fairly quick, but parking spots are hard to find. Enjoyed the pulled duck salad with cabbage (#8) and a small order of bone-in chargrilled beef ribs (#6) as appetizers. Followed that up with chicken stir fried with grilled vegetable and added grilled jalapeños (L9). Also tried the pho with flank steak. Someday, I will try the durian smoothie! As usual, taste was outstanding! There was a service issue where one of the plates was sent to the wrong table, and it took repeated follow-up requests to get the food. On a side note, they sell the ribs by the pound if you want to grill them at home. That's my next to-go option. I can't wait till they open their next location on Richmond, between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway. read more

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Tried out this vietnamese restaurant for the very first time in Houston with a colleague. The restaurant is very beautifully designed inside and feels very cozy. I thought the service was also pretty good. Our waiter Robin seemed really fun and knowledgeable about the menu as I was struggling to decide on my drink of choice, appetizers, and main course. She recommended a couple of options and I decided to go with the coconut juice as well as the spicy beef and vegetables with rice cake noodles based on Robin's recommendation. This meal was truly delicious as it was something very different than what I had ever tried at a Vietnamese restaurant before and the flavors truly amazing. For dessert I got the flan which was also really good as it created a surprising flavor with the coffee ice cubes on top of it. My colleague also got another Vietnamese dish which seemed good as well as their spring rolls and Jasmine hot tea. Overall the experience was great and I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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My friends from the bay area were visiting us and we were craving pho. Their pho broth was super flavorful. The veggies were fresh, no wilted leaves or questionable bunches. They give lime, bean sprouts, jalapeño slices, and Thai basil for the table. For my bowl of pho, I got tripe, tendon, and brisket. The brisket was a little tough, but the delicious broth made up for it. Wild recommend tripe and tendon, especially the tendon. Compared to pho places in the bay area in CA, we thought the portion was a bit smaller. My friend ordered a large and it was the size of a regular bowl at our favorite place in CA (and same price too). Service was great. Really speedy and responsive. Casual atmosphere and really nice for groups bc you can actually hear each other and converse! Definitely a more upscale pho place, as indicated by their price points relative to portions. Highly recommend getting their pho, would do tripe, tendon, and a different meat next time. Also, highly recommend the avocado smoothie coffee!! It sounds very random but it was DIVINE. Truly wowed all of us with how smooth a drink mixing coffee and avocado could be. Will definitely be back to try their other pho meats! read more

Huynh Restaurant - Avocado coffee (small portion but AMAZING taste) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Dropped in for lunch, the weight was not long, the service was amazing, that the food was very good Would definitely come back read more

This place was super busy when we walked in and it made sense because they had a bunch of options on the menu. They had the skillet beef with egg and bread that isn't common at most Vietnamese restaurants so that was a nice place to be able to try that here. Got the pho and the Bun Bo Hue to try the Classics and they were pretty good! I think the soup could have been a bit stronger, but appreciated the amount of noodles they put into the soup bowls, which made it very filling and great proportions. The staff was attentive and friendly. There are a lot of seating options inside and it did not feel crowded at all. read more

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Customer service was on point! Very welcoming and helpful with the meal. Food was fresh, hot & quick. We also got a lemonade soda drink and it was good! Cant wait to return & try more menu items read more

Huynh Restaurant - L3. Tôm Xào Thập Cẩm & 57. Com Bo Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Located in EaDo, as one of the few non gentrified restaurants. Parking is a pain, their front lot is usually full and it's paid parking everywhere else; EaDo isn't consumer friendly. The menu is huge and has way too many options. We ordered about everything besides their pho. Some dishes were a bigger hit than others, but overall, we were happy with the meal and the wide selection of Vietnamese dishes that are on the more traditional side. Their BBH was a bit underwhelming, don't recommend getting that one. Service is quick and on point and you get your food pretty quickly. read more

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The Bo Luc lac was the star at out table! The meat is unbelievably tender and delicious. My Pho was only ok. All staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Place is clean and well decorated. You can't tell by the outside but this is a great spot. read more

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Very good food, large portions, and excellent service. If I lived in Houston, this would be a regular place to go for me. read more

Huynh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered take out which was very efficient. Order was ready sooner than promised during later part of lunch. Had no problems getting parking. Standout was the bahn cuon (fresh rice paper) with the grilled pork. I would get two of those next time although I want to try the combination order. The sauce was good, texture was perfect and the bed of veggies was fresh. Also ordered two orders of the spring rolls with only shrimp. They were fine / fresh and the sauce was pretty good but didn't blow me away. Also had a grilled pork with broken rice dish which was good although the pork was a little fattier than what I usually experience. If you're in downtown this is a good spot. Deducted a star because price was pretty expensive - maybe picking up using DoorDash inflated the price? Spring rolls were $6.95 for order of 2. Banh Cuon $17.95 and broken rice with pork $17.95. Definitely would return for the fresh rice paper and to try more items if I'm nearby. read more

Huynh Restaurant - 2 orders of the spring rolls with just shrimp (4 total rolls). - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is a hidden gem in EaDo. It's sad to know that they will soon be relocating due to the upcoming freeway expansion. Since I had the opportunity to drop in again I got my usual, the bo luc lac with a fried egg. As always it hits the spot when I'm having a Vietnamese food craving. It is a bit on the expensive side for the dish but the quality it worth it in my opinion. Not to mention the service here is always great. The servers are attentive and make sure your drinks a full and dishes are cleared from the table quickly. I'll make sure to visit this location more often until it's relocated. The new location will be in the Upper Kirby neighborhood at 2720 Richmond Ave. read more

Huynh Restaurant - Bo luc lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tenderloin was delicious! Spring rolls fresh and tasty. Vietnamese coffee has me hyped up. Thank you Brian/bryan for exceptional service. 10/10 would reccomend. read more

First time ordering in this week and it was a pretty solid meal! The dumplings were very yummy as well as my lo mein.

I don't get to this side of Houston very often, but when I do I always make it a point to stop by and enjoy a nice meal here. Great friendly family service with authentic versions of my favorite Vietnamese food. When I'm on my diet I stay with the duck salad and that wonderful sauce they served in, but they have plenty of options. read more

Back again and food was good as usual. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday nite. Service was friendly. read more

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Vietnamese shop in middle of small shopping strip. The place is a lot nicer looking on the inside. Felt like a real sit down restaurant versus just a pho place. I got a large pho with my 4 choices of beef. The server was super knowledgeable, friendly, and educated my friend patiently about who isn't very familiar with Vietnamese food. Food came out quickly and we got our nice shared plate of toppings. My only criticism might be the quantity. Large bowl, lots of soup but didn't seem like that much noodles. I was able to eat everything. Broth was all right but too much volume for me. Overall service was very good. Prices typical. read more

Huynh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

LOVE LOVE LOVE If you've eaten at Huynh on St. Emanuel, you already know: this is Vietnamese cuisine at its freshest and most flavorful, with roots in both the North and South of Vietnam and a few fusion surprises that always land just right. Every visit here has been a masterclass in balance--rich broths, bright herbs, crisp vegetables, and bold grilled meats, all arranged with care. Their lemongrass beef vermicelli, ginger duck salad, and pho are standouts, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Every plate bursts with color, crunch, and fresh herbs--lettuce, basil, mint, cucumber, bean sprouts--not as garnish, but as essential parts of the dish. This isn't just a meal--it's a sensory experience. Now, the big news: Huynh is relocating to Upper Kirby in early 2026 (2720 Richmond Ave). As sad as I am to see the St. Emanuel location go (blame I‑45 construction), I'm thrilled that this family-run gem will continue with the same menu and spirit in a new home. Will be located at the old Sonoma Wine Bar location. Until then, I'll be back at the original location every chance I get. And when the doors open in Upper Kirby, I'll be first in line. Fresh, consistent, and full of heart--Huynh remains one of the best meals in Houston. read more

Huynh Restaurant - Map of 2026 locale - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have come here many times over the past year, and it is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. It is a pretty casual place, with seasonal decor, pretty clean, and fast service. There are usually multiple servers that will come by to check on you and the orders. I am a vegetarian and I have celiac (strictly gluten-free), and this place has plenty of options! There is a separate section of the menu that consolidates the vegetarian options, and the portions are plentiful. I usually get the veggie spring rolls as an appetizer with GF soy sauce on the side, with non-marinated tofu (to make it gluten-free), and they are always a nice fresh start to the dining experience. My absolute favorite dish is the curry tofu (#82), which normally has noodles in it but the gluten-free comes without those. It is well-cooked tofu in a delicious, creamy, savory coconut curry sauce served with white rice. I also really enjoy the chili lemongrass tofu (#87) that served in a brighter herbal and spicy sauce with allium-forward flavors. I have also enjoyed the stir fry on crispy noodle cake (#80), though I personally prefer it with stir fried fresh rice noodles rather than fried rice noodle cake. For beverages, I enjoyed their pandan tea which had nice sweet and nutty tones. For those with dietary restrictions, if your server is unsure, I also recommend asking them to check with the kitchen or some of the other more experienced servers as well so you can get the most accurate help! Overall, I always have a great time here, and I plan to return many times! read more

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Excellent service from waitstaff (don't know their name) but very cute, funny, personable service! Great recommendations! Spring rolls were good nice flavour peanut sauce a little more spicy than normal (I prefer a sweeter sauce) Duck salad - excellent!! Very complementary flavours. Light and refreshing. We poured the ginger dipping sauce on top of the dish! Pho (all meats) very good - excellent flavour in the broth meats tender Pork Vermicelli bowl - this was the only thing that fell a little flat for me. Normally love vermicelli but the serving was a little small and not the most flavourful charbroiled pork I've had. Reason for only 4 star vs 5. Flan - waiter upsold us into dessert. Homemade flan with Vietnamese coffee and ice. Very well executed dish. Thoroughly enjoyed! read more

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The inside of the restaurant looks and feels great. The servers come around constantly to refill beverages and clear plates. The food here was surprisingly good and authentic. We tried the bun bo hue, pork chop rice plate, grilled pork rice roll and cha gio. There sauce for the cha gio was on point. Bun Bo hue had a little kick, the meat was tender and went well with the flavorful soup. The rice plate was decent too. A great place to get some great Vietnamese food if you're in the area for a conference. read more

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Have a family member on vacation that haaaave to eat traditional asian cuisine? But you are in downtown Austin texas? Vietnamese food here is closest to san jose that we ve tried. Food: egg rolls cha gio is not rice paper but very similar in texture. Bun bo hue has blood pudding. There are broken rice plates. Thats a lot of very traditional details. Very Tasty. Modern decor, spacious, very clean service. Dont walk here from downtown... its close, but dont. Dicey neighborhood. We lyfted from the convention center for $8. read more

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Huynh is the only Asian establishment still operating in what was formerly Houston's Chinatown. I've had the restaurant on my culinary bucket list for a very long time, and what better opportunity to come over than right before an Astros game? How about that? This place is simply amazing. Though it opens daily at 11 a.m., I was allowed to enter minutes prior. A nice gentleman whom I assumed was the manager kindly led me to a window table. I barely sat when a waiter approached to take my food and drink order; he was nice as well. My first-ever meal here was the Bun, or the vermicelli rice noodles with chargrilled pork.¹ Not bad for something that's basically too late for breakfast and too early for lunch. Seeing as I was among the first there, I can say the dish beamed with freshness. It was tasty as well, so much so that I didn't take a lot of dips in the accompanying fish sauce. The meat was super tender; I just wish there plenty more. Still, I'd order the Bun again if I ever return. ¹ Thought I took a picture, but turns out I didn't read more

Huynh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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