CUSTOMERS BEWARE -- mandatory 20% gratuity for parties of 5+, hidden in fine print on the menu cover. What was meant to be a quick lunch stop in Bastrop turned into an ordeal my kids had to witness. When the surprise charge appeared, I asked our waitress where the policy was disclosed. She didn't know. Neither did her colleagues. When I asked to see it posted, a staff member threatened to call the police on us for asking. We finally reached the owner by phone, who pointed to fine print on the menu cover that his own staff didn't know existed. If you're dining here with a group, ask about the auto-gratuity before you order -- and decide whether you want to give your business to a place that threatens to call the cops on customers for a reasonable question. read more

I didn't like this local favorite as much as I thought I would. It wasn't that good at all. I came during lunchtime and it was packed with people. I was sat towards the back of the restaurant near the noisy kitchen and the restrooms. I ordered tofu spring rolls and stir fry dish. The spring rolls arrived at the same time as the main meal even though it was considered an appetizer. The stir fry was incredibly bland and the vegetables paired with it were wet from being washed making the dish itself soggy at the bottom. The portion size was there, but the flavor of the spring rolls too were bland. I asked for vegan hoisin sauce and was told that it doesn't exist. I told them that it wasn't true because right now in my refrigerator I have vegan hoisin sauce. I was then told again that they only had regular hoisin sauce. The spring rolls were thick and double wrapped creating more rice paper around the tofu making it very chewy to eat. In order to get to the contents inside, I had to take it apart. The peanut sauce was disgusting! I have no idea what they put in it, but the sauce was a very light brown in color, too loose, and tasted awful. I got my food to go only to toss it out. I won't be back. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - Tofu and broccoli stir fry - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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Friendly service as experienced everywhere in Texas. Combo vermicelli bowl had plenty of juicy pork and crispy spring rolls but needed more sauce. Pho had generous amounts of meat but was a bit salty. Shaking beef was tender with tons of garlic. Vegetarian soup was the best thing we ordered with lots of tofu and veggies. Service was patchy with soups coming out 10 minutes after shaking beef and vermicelli. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - Shaking beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

I got the stir fry pork vermicelli bowl, th wife got the grilled chicken stir fry bowl. Wr also tried the pho broth. Dude! This place was deli shoes. I highly recommend read more

A good place to pitstop. The pork vermicelli bowl was really good and the sauces were good too. I like that they give levels of spiciness- I got a 3 and boy it was pretty spicy, so definitely don't punch above your weight here. The spring rolls were lackluster, filled with mostly noodles. Otherwise everything was good. Service was friendly and pretty quick. read more

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Ordered via yelp through door dash - super simple, easy and was ready within 20 minutes. I've also come here numerous times for lunch and it's a nice spot to grab something and know that you will be in and out as quickly as you want to make your visit. I tend to stick with what I know and love, chicken vermicelli just because it's so good. They don't skimp on the chicken (see photo) and it's charred perfectly and the flavor is delicious. Lots of veggies and noodles as well. The egg rolls and spring rolls are also a must for an appetizer as well. So glad Lab C is here in Bastrop! read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Lab C has great food and service. The kids loved the grilled meat. I would definitely recommend.

We have eaten at Lab C several times. Each time the food has been excellent. The flavors are great. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The service is fast and reliable. We have had several different dishes. Most of them come with salad and the carrots are fantastic. They are marinated and very tasty. If you love Asian fusion this place is for you. read more

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Hello, giving this rate because I ate at y'all's place yesterday and was left with a bad experience, I communicated to your workers that me and my sister didn't like two of the plates, we placed an order of wings, soup and some meat and noddles, the wings tasted straight like garlic and very bitter, when I told the waiter this she said that you guys are not a wings place, then makes no sense this is on the menu, my sister was expecting different type of noddles on her plate, I also ordered a drink with boba, I was expecting the black boba, and when I talked to the waiter about it she said that I asked for classic boba and I thought that's what classic boba not tapioca is, if we get technical the tapioca it's the root/plant used to make the flour for the boba and if you look up classic boba on google you get the black boba. I communicated my issue being very respectful, not screaming or anything of that kind, didn't make a scene and I requested to talk to the manager and the waiter informed us that he did not want to talk to us which I think was very unprofessional and disrespectful. I would like a refund for the food we did not eat, cause at other restaurants I have been offered a swap of the plate, when I did not like the food , cause we were not planning to eat the food, and not trying to take advantage of yall. In overall the atmosphere felt like they were ignoring us. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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They sat us down, than told us other people had been waiting and made us get up and told us to wait. We left.

The food, service, & atmosphere were great. Cant wait to go back when we are in the area traveling.

I finally tried this place in Bastrop. I ordered to pick up and the order was ready and the staff were very friendly. I think it would've been a much better experience had I eaten in the restaurant. The food was good, I got a chicken vermicelli bowl, but did not have a lot of taste. The fish sauce was great, but with my to go order I probably only got 1/3 of a little to go cup container and that just was not enough. I also added a little packet of soy sauce, but that didn't help much. I think they are a little pricey compared to the restaurants in the area so I'm not sure if I would go back or not. There was nothing negative about my experience but I didn't finish my food and think to myself "that was great" read more

Definitely the best Asian inspired food in Bastrop. Good flavor, good service and consistent quality every time I order.

Great local spot that is worth the stop! Staff is very kind and attentive, they engage with their customers which I appreciate. The food is reasonably priced and tasty, all fresh ingredients. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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I ordered chicken pho and asked to add veggies. Specifically I asked for carrots and broccoli. When I arrived my food "wasn't ready" and when I double checked with the young lady at the front about my added veggies, she stated there were vegetables in the soup. When I I arrived home with food in hand, my soup consisted of ice cold noodles cold, large clumps of chicken and onions. No veggies. With 4 plates of food, my $75 tab and a $2 non cash adjustment.. this place isn't worth the money. read more

Lab C Food Kitchen is an absolute gem. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with the kindest staff -- the kind of people who make you feel like you've been coming there for years. And the pho? Unreal. The broth is rich and comforting, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and every bowl feels like it was made with real care. It's the kind of pho that makes you stop mid-bite just to appreciate how good it is. If you're looking for amazing Vietnamese food served by genuinely lovely people, Lab C Food Kitchen is the spot. I'll be back again and again. read more

Since Bastrop doesn't have too many Asian restaurants and this is the only Vietnamese one, my expectations were relatively low. However, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the pho. We tried the steak/meatball pho and it was pretty tasty. The broth had a nice flavor. We also tried the steamed dumplings which were just okay -- I found them to be a little too doughy. Also, seemed a bit overpriced at $8 for 8 dumplings. Large menu with reasonable prices for the entrees. Friendly service. They did seem to forget my fiancé's beer. He had to follow up with another server who brought out our appetizer. They did bring us a free drink (some sort of promotion to celebrate their anniversary). We turned down a margarita so they brought out a matcha drink. A bit of an odd choice at almost 9pm and I wish they gave us some decaf options. But hey, it was free so can't really complain. This restaurant also has the advantage of being open "late." That is, until 9pm. We were initially going to get Thai but both of the Thai restaurants in town closed at 8pm. Lab C was pretty packed when we came by (around 8pm) and was still pretty packed when we left (almost 9pm). Ample parking in the strip mall lot. read more

Service is great but if this is expected to be a Vietnamese restaurant...this is not it. I got spring rolls and the shaken beef. Spring rolls were decent...peanut sauce was questionable. Shaken beef just horrible. The flavor not there. Rice was dry. There was more bell pepper than steak (low quality not filet). Then there's this sauce with a spicy level in which never have I seen with a shaken beef If you are expecting a vietnamese place, this is not it. Only thing going here is the nice staff read more

Good food, prompt, and friendly service. Great place for solid Asian food. I've been here about half a dozen times and each time am happy with the choice. Sort of a tough sell though if you have picky kids but still something for them as well. read more

I haven't had anything here that I wouldn't order again. Everything I have eaten has been delicious! The service is always fast and friendly. The ambiance is cute and has great vibes. You can even order Boba tea from a couple of doors down and it will be brought to you. read more

Pho was hands down really good with just the right amount of portion. nice environment as well. Good service as well for a small shop with alot of staff working. Id say this spots pho is one of the best in bastrop county and even better than some overall in travis. quality ingredients is key and they got that here. ive only came here once and overall experience was great! will come back again read more

First time coming here for lunch. Came around 1150am. Super clean once entering was greeted right away, sat down at a booth. Ordered the all in one pho super good great choice!! My son ordered the steak with fried rice he demolished it! Will be back for more I can't wait! 10/10 only thing missing is chili oil for the pho but hoisin sauce came in a packet and siracha came in a packet as well! read more

I wanted to like this place. I really did. The teenage girls who are serving have not been taught well (if at all) and as a result, the service is slow, lackluster, and made the meal less enjoyable. The pho was below-average. They skimped on the add-ins, like sprouts and lime and basil. The boba drinks (brought in from a tea shop in the same strip mall that is, I heard, owned by the same people) were very expensive. The sandwiches were small and just "okay". High prices, food that is meh, and poor service: I regret the time and money I spent there and I won't go back. read more

Service was great, we came right when they opened. Restaurant was clean with some cute decorations. We ordered the all in one pho, bánh mì grilled pork, fresh spring rolls, and Vietnamese coffee. They get some of their drinks from the neighboring store Tea Valley. Spring roll was fine and bánh mì pork had some good features but I probably wouldn't get them again because I like trying to find the best items to get when I come to a place again. I recommend the all in one pho. Best one I've had! There was a good balance of fatty and lean meat. The broth was delicious that barely needed any extra seasoning. It was slightly more on the sweet side. An addition of a squeeze of a couple lime pieces was good. I liked how they portion out the veggies like the mint and bean sprouts. For the hoisin and sriracha sauce, they portion it out rather than having the bottles at the table. We also met the owner Gilbert who was nice. Overall, I think you should definitely try the pho and see what else you like here. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - P1. All in One Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

My daughters enjoyed the shrimp pho from LAB C and they were kind enough to place extra bean sprouts into my bag :) the Thai tea I thought was a little watered/milked down and was quite pricey over $7.00 each after tax and boba. read more

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So good!!! The staff was super sweet and the food was so yummy. We can't wait to come back.

A lovely surprise tucked away on a quiet corner near an otherwise busy commercial area. This little gem has nice people, good food, and a cool vibe that includes lots of natural light, good acoustics for conversation in the foreground, and a groovy playlist in the background. The spring roll was simply divine. Packed with veg, stuffed with an impossibly large slice of grilled tofu, the order includes 2 for $7.25. You could easily share it with a friend and make it a meal if you're a light eater, which I'm not. The Grilled Tofu Bánh Mì: 2 huge planks of grilled tofu accompanied by the traditional veg -- sliced cucumber, carrots & cilantro, with fresh jalapeños -- so much tofu that the sandwich was difficult to close. Pickled daikon and carrots would make a nice addition. If you're looking for vegan options in Bastrop, Lab C offers lots of items to tick that box. Even vegetable broth pho! I will definitely be back. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - BM3. Grilled Tofu Sandwich Bánh Mí - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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I ordered doordash and the portions are so big! I could feed 3 people with the chicken stir fry noodle - I also got the Vietnamese beef. Both were enough food to feed 3-4 people. Super flavorful. The chicken was spicy even though we picked level 1 spicy. Too hot for me. The ingredients were all very very fresh though and it is delicious but my mouth is on fire. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - B8. Chicken Stir Fry Noodle Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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The food was very underwhelming. My husband and I both ordered the Vietnamese Shaking Beef and there was waaaaay more veggies than beef. Literally a plate of just red and green bell peppers oh and can't forget the full size pieces of garlic. Wasn't worth the $50. Let me also mention when my husband asked for Siracha packets he was given ONE packet like really? We obviously ordered two plates geez we can't have 2 packets? 2 stars because the salad was good but other than that we won't be back. read more

First time trying this restaurant. I wasn't impressed personally. The waiter never asked about the spicy level we wanted and he kept guessing what was in things. The food was pretty dry. The presentation was okay and the overall place looked clean. However for me, it was not something I'd try again. Everyone in my party had different things and we all felt the same. Just overall not impressed. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - A1. Shrimp and Pork Egg Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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LAB C always has great food and customers service! Gilbert is super friendly and always wants you to walk away happy read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - L3. Beef Stir Fry Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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We've tried it twice. The only thing we have liked were the steamed dumplings. The staff was pleasant, service was slightly above average. No salt/pepper/soy sauce on the table. Not much ambiance to write about. Average small walk in restaurant. We were really hoping the first time we went a year or so ago was just a one off bad day - but we won't try it a third time. Score is more like a 2 1/2 star but I went with 3 because it was better than a flat 2. read more

This is the best pho restaurant in town! Might even be the best in Austin. So glad this is in Bastrop as I'll be frequenting. Got the combination pho and it is loaded with quality meat and meatballs. Unlike many other places in Austin, the meat wasn't over cooked - it is supposed to come out looking raw and it gets cooked perfectly in the hot soup after it's served. The soup tasted homemade and cooked for hours. We met the owners and they were super friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back to try the Bahn Mi and Spring rolls. read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - Combination P1. All in One Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Bastrop has a great Vietnamese restaurant. I was craving pho and so glad we decided to stop and check it out. I have been back 3x since when I am working in the area. The staff were friendly and attentive during my visits. I hope they get a larger space, they are getting busy because their food is so good. Let me know if you agree? Stop by and try it if you live in the area. I strongly recommend it. read more

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This place doesn't have bad food. Surprisingly the catfish is pretty good. I came here for lunch a couple of times, but there's a few critiques I have. 1st: too overpriced for being in Bastrop. I could literally pay nearly half in Austin 2nd: staff needs to work on cleanliness. Always remember, people are watching your mannerisms when you serve our food, I.e: blowing your nose behind the counter without cleaning your hands prior to grabbing a plate. Or carrying a bowl of pho with your fingertips on the rim of the bowl in stead of carrying it with your hands on the bottom. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't complain as much. But I'll give benefit of the doubt that it may have already been addressed and fixed. It was only with one person, so I won't say everyone is that bad, but it put a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Great food with generous portions. Staff was super attentive with their service and really friendly to boot. Will definitely be coming back to when I'm in the area. Amy was great! read more

Great potential, but they're slipping a bit lately. I think these are training issues. But they're starting to add up. The pho is great and we'll continue to come here for the pho. But on one recent trip, they forgot to break up the noodles. It was just one solid clump of noodles in the shape of the container they'd stored them in. And they're only heated by the broth, so if they're all stuck together, they won't heat properly. On our most recent trip, my wife order pho and it was served properly and she enjoyed it. But I did not enjoy my shaking beef this time, because they offer it with steamed rice or fried rice and I chose fried, which came out at barely above room temperature. And the beef was warm, but not as hot as you expect for a dish that's called shaking beef because it's cooked in a wok that's so hot that the beef shakes around as it cooks. And it only cooks for 3-4 minutes, so there's no need to cook it in advance and reheat. But it didn't seem like it was fresh from the wok. And neither did the rice, even though our food came out in a timely manner. Their fried rice is basically white rice, soy sauce, peas and carrots. With simple fried rice like that, the flavor comes from the caramelization of a hot wok. It didn't reflect any of that in its appearance, taste or temperature. I really think it's just a training issue. These dishes are all well conceived but weren't well executed by whomever was working the kitchen. Hopefully they can address that. Same for the wait staff. They stacked all our spoons and forks on a single pile of napkins instead of giving each of us our own place setting. Really? And they checked on us regularly until the food come out but not once after that. I finished my beverage, then about ten minutes later I finished my food, and then I sat there for ten more minutes with an empty plate and glass until I finally realized that they weren't going to take my plate or ask if I wanted anything else, and that they don't bring you a bill. You have to walk up to the register. Look. It's good. It's Vietnamese. And it's in Bastrop. We'll keep coming (though, if this trend continues, maybe not as often). But if they can consistently realize their potential with the same menu and ingredients they have today, they'll be far more successful. read more

We have given them another try. The service was fast and friendly. Great spring rolls! read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

The food here is outstanding! I'm a creature of habit when I eat at places close to home. My go-to and recommendation is always the LabC Special bowl. Vermicelli bowl with your choice of protein, served with egg rolls on top. It's a little bit of everything you want. But.... I went a different direction this time. I ordered the chicken fried rice, heat level 3, with a fried egg on top. I regret nothing!!! So yummy, and don't forget you can add the chili to any dish, heat levels 1-5 (I've heard rumors of higher?) It's very cute with indoor and outdoor seating, and the service is always fast and friendly. One of my favorites in town PS: Do not sleep on the drinks here!!!!!!! The get their Vietnamese coffee and milk teas from Tea Valley a couple doors down and they're a must read more

LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - F1. Chicken Fried Rice + fried egg Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

We were greeted right away by friendly staff. Almost all of the tables were full, which is always a good sign. We were seated quickly. My husband ordered the chicken stir fry vermicelli bowl, and I got the beef stir fry vermicelli bowl. Our food came out fresh and fast, and both were delicious! We can't wait to go back and try other dishes! read more