LAB C FOOD KITCHEN - Bastrop

The pho was great best in Austin , service excellent , excellent location 10/10 would recommend…read more The hostess was super friendly :)

I walked in and thought, "I don't see any Asians here. Should I leave now?" Joking aside, it was…read morevery clean, the service was friendly, and the food was surprisingly good. I've had a few bad experiences in the Los Angeles area where the meat was super tough or there wasn't enough, especially considering the prices they were charging. Pho Please was very reasonably priced, and the food was good. Their Vietnamese coffee was delicious too.

Seating area

Lemongrass Bahn Mi sandwich to go.

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Vietnamese iced coffee

Jasmine's Thai Cafe

3.7(76 reviews)

0.8 mi

Small quaint restaurant that serves a nice selection of Thai…read more For an appetizer, forget deciding and get the Jazzy Sampler - two of everything! Keep the sauces for later. They will tell you the dishes are prepared on the mild side. We found this to be very very true, so order as appropriate for your palette. Unlike many thai restaurants that have warm spicy to FIRE!!, the dishes are supper mild no matter how many stars are on it. Now trust me everything is tasty, so don't automatically grab the Saracha. But it will be milder than normal Thai. Enjoy.

The food is delicious. Some of the better thai we've had. They said they sold the property already…read morethough.

Pad see ewe

"spicy" peanut noodles

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Jasmine Thai cafe

Hoa Son Restaurant

3.9(74 reviews)

24.7 mi

Absolutely phenomenal Asian food. We enjoyed our dinners so very much and the clean quiet relaxing…read moreatmosphere as well as the super fast service The food was incredibly fresh and delicious and huge generous portions. I had the Moo Goo pan after my complimentary starter of a very delicious wonton soup. Egg roll was crispy fresh perfectly cooked and stuffed with freshest shredded sweet cabbage. Hubby had combination Spicy Kung Pao and the steamed jasmine rice was perfect as well We could eat here every day while working in this area

We really like the food, but the owner's wife, the waitress, acts like she's angry that we came…read more She never smiles and seems very rude. We really don't understand because we are very nice and try to be considerate, but she just won't smile or ever seem like she is thankful that we are giving them business.

Kung Pai combination shrimp and beef and chicken

Buddha delight

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Soups & Traditional Entrees

Pho Phong Luu

4.8(431 reviews)

27.2 mi

I ordered a regular Pho Dac Biet, and right away, I noticed the portions were very generous. The…read moreThai basil leaves were absolutely ginormous, and they gave us plenty of them alongside very fresh limes, which I appreciated. The bowl itself came loaded with meat--they definitely weren't skimping to save money here. The meat-to-noodle ratio felt great, and every bite actually had substance instead of leaving me fishing around for toppings. As for the broth, I landed somewhere in the middle. It wasn't quite as clear or light as I personally prefer, leaning toward a fattier, milkier undertone that almost reminded me of a Vietnamese pho take on tonkotsu. The flavor itself was undeniably very good, but the richness may have been a bit too much for me personally. One way I usually judge how much I love a pho broth is whether I want to sip the bowl down to the very end, and this one wasn't quite light enough for me to want to do that. I've had richer and deeper pho flavors elsewhere, but I still appreciated the flavor profile here and could absolutely see why this place is so popular. It feels hearty, comforting, and satisfying in a way that clearly resonates with many people. Despite how packed the restaurant was, the atmosphere ended up being surprisingly pleasant. Service moved very quickly, which honestly impressed me given how busy everything felt. Even with the crowd, I didn't dislike the spacing or setup at all--the restaurant still felt comfortable, and the sound of people enjoying their food all around added to the lively, welcoming energy rather than making it feel overwhelming. Overall, Pho Phong Lưu ended up being one of those places where I completely understood the hype, even if it didn't become my personal favorite pho spot. While the broth leaned richer than my preference, I still enjoyed the experience and definitely look forward to trying other dishes next time.

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.

Inside

Cha Gio

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New inside as of Jan 2023 (gillynova - TikTok)

Saigon 512

4.3(151 reviews)

36.5 mi

Austin's Vietnamese food scene over the years has been lacking but year after year, more authentic…read morespots are opening and my search for the best authentic Vietnamese restaurant is finally complete. Austin's 100% authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Bun Bo Hue: chewy noodles, fresh big chunks of pork and soft beef. The bowl is made the way I would make it at home, tons of meat. For less than $16, it's the best value to dollar to meal in my opinion more than pho or ramen. It is a bowl full of dark and light spicy flavors of soup. Fresh toppings on top, a big piece of pork blood cake. It's as good as Houston BBH. The banh cuon, man, taste like Vietnam. Fresh fresh fresh rice rolls, not too oily which I appreciate, nice textures of the ground pork which is nicely seasoned, sliced woodear mushrooms, and crispy onions on top. The bean sprouts are nicely steamed and sliced cucumbers add a warranted cooling taste. The nuoc mam for me I want to be saltier, garlic, fish sauce but I can add more spice from the bottles on the table. When you take in a bite of the rice roll, dipped in nuoc mam, it's a taste of Vietnam street food. Plus finish it off with a fresh blanched bean sprout. The price point less than $15 is worth it. Now let's talk about my all time favorite, banh knot. Fried little cakes filled with shrimp, a little bit of coconut milk, green onions and it's a little cup of goodness. Add some nuoc mam and it holds it in the cake. It comes with fresh lettuce, sliced cucumbers, and carrots. Roll it into a little roll, bite into the cake and bite into the vegetable lettuce wrap. It's all time goodness. A 1000% must try. Btw, the dining room and all the utensils are very clean. The plates are also spotless.

Saigon 512 is amongst the top rated Vietnamese restaurants in the Austin-Metro area! I've been…read morecoming here occasionally the past few years (before and after their renovation) and leave satisfied every time. I uploaded their recent menu items as they have a new staff and are still in the process of training them to serve their whole menu again. My personal favorites that I get on rotation each time I come are the Banh Cuon w/ Pork (Vietnamese Rice Cake), Large Banh Xeo (w/ no squid), and Com Ga Di Bo (Rice Plate w/ Boiled Chicken). I always order a side of Goi Cuon Nem Nuong with my respective entree as well. The Sugar Cane Juice is absolutely delicious, fresh, and not too sweet. The service here is always friendly, attentive, and timely. Nice relaxing atmosphere with television and restaurant music for your dining experience. Definitely recommend for all my fellow Vietnamese food lovers!

Bun Bo Hue

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Pho Yes

4.1(221 reviews)

21.6 mi

Best food I've had so far, the pho is delicious and I had garlic chicken hands down so goodread more

Outstanding restaurant! Just ordered and devoured egg drop soup, orange peel chicken, egg rolls,…read morespring rolls and bao buns and I would eat every bite all over again...if I could. shout out to Door Dash too, food was still hot. All around great meal and since it's my birthday, it was truly appreciated. Thank you!

Grilled pork bahn mi

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Pho Yes Milk Tea

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine

4.3(307 reviews)

34.0 mi

I've been to this place many times and every time, I love it!…read more First of all, I just love coming here the seating and the space is so relaxing and such a perfect place to eat and talk. And honestly it's better than any fancy restaurant out there. I love the amount of plants in the space and the TV plays cooking videos and it's so nice to watch while waiting for your food! Speaking of waiting for your food, the food comes out super quick! Within 1 minute of ordering my drink, it came out! And a couple minutes after follows the food. The service is amazing as well, the servers are super sweet and are very quick to serve you and get what you need. The menu offers a bunch of things, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and the drinks! I love how the desserts and drinks are also Vietnamese (most of the time I notice restaurants tend to have the basic selection of fountain drinks and desserts, but this restaurant has a wide variety of drinks and desserts so you can try something new every time you come here!) Most of all, there's a bunch of vegan dishes which I absolutely love. The food is always delicious I've been trying the vegan dishes recently and I love them a lot (as someone who doesn't like vegan dishes normally)! The chicken pho is also so delicious it tastes better than I make it at home! So much flavor. The drinks are so good as well. They also give you a big portion and I normally have leftovers, but the portion size is amazing for the price that you pay. It's definitely more affordable and such a bang for your buck. This is definitely a spot to try and trust me, you'll probably fall in love! If I was an Austin tourist I would definitely hit up this restaurant. I could go on and on about this restaurant.

I used to come here pretty often when I lived across the street from here and was feeling homesick…read more It's the only place in Austin I have found that serves banh hoi as an entree on the menu. It's one of my favorite childhood dishes! I also enjoyed their bun thit nuong cha gio many times as my other go-to order. I believe my mom enjoyed the banh xeo and pho ga when I took her here the first time she visited Austin. Service is usually quick and the music or TV was never too loud. The noise level in general does go up as it gets more busy but not overwhelming. I wish I still lived nearby to get my Viet food fix!

View from the door (my lunch visible in the brown bag)

Banh xeo

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My favorite #vietnamesecoffee

Hong Kong Restaurant

3.4(77 reviews)

16.3 mi

Delicious food, great customer service, portions worth the price. I will definitely be backread more

Spoiled food was served. The waitress was nice, but c'mon who checking the food and writing dates…read moreat the end of service, checking experation labels. Smelled it as soon as it landed on my table.

Orange chicken

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Sweet &sour chicken

Saigon On 7th

4.5(394 reviews)

25.3 mi•East Austin

Spotted this gem close to my office.... so of course had to stop by for lunch. I ordered the…read moregrilled pork bun bowl and it was so flavorful. Light and refreshing, yet filling and tasty. Definitely will be back to try some other menu items!!

Living near downtown and East Austin made it surprisingly difficult to find good Vietnamese food,…read morebut luckily, Saigon on 7th served a pretty solid bánh mì. As someone who grew up eating Vietnamese food and has bánh mì often, I wouldn't say it's one of the best I've had. However, it came with all the traditional Vietnamese cold cuts and garnishes you'd expect, and it definitely hit the spot when I didn't want to make the drive up north. I always ordered mine with extra pâté, which increased the price quite a bit, but was worth it for the extra richness and flavor. I also decided to try their ramen once, and it wasn't bad either. Overall, Saigon on 7th is a convenient option when you're in the area and craving Vietnamese bánh mì.

No frills interior

The OG

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Vietnamese ice coffee

1618 Asian Fusion

4.7(4.2k reviews)

25.8 mi

We usually love to eat here but service can be a little meh. Food is good we got the soup dumpling…read morepork and pho, orange chicken and the beef rib pho. I'm pretty disappointed since I had them package my food one waited about 20 min for them to package it up for me and two I still had two very large beef ribs left over and once I arrived home I noticed they did not pack those up only the noodles and broth which is pretty outrageous considering you're paying a hefty upcharge for the beef ribs. So be aware when they're packing up your food that they're packing up EVERYTHING.

Don't miss out on this hidden gem. Unique calamari, soup dumplings, city's best dim sum. Good…read morefood, good music, good people.

Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice

Cheesecake flambé

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Pho Rib - Vietnamese beef broth with Filet Mignon, Grilled Ribs & a Vital Farm Egg.

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Miguel G.

289

1 year ago

I've been coming to Lab C Kitchen for five years now, and it never disappoints! The owner, Gilbert, has become a good friend, and it's been amazing to see how he continues to elevate the experience here. The food is consistently delicious, with fresh ingredients and bold flavors that keep me coming back. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, making every visit feel like home. Recently, Gilbert has stepped it up even more with new drinks that perfectly complement the menu--definitely a game-changer! Whether you're traveling through or a local, Lab C Kitchen is a must-visit spot in Bastrop. Highly recommend! read more

Bao V.

1 year ago

Just tried this new spot in San Marcos, and I gotta say it was amazing! The service was top-notch. The servers were super attentive and helpful. Gilbert, the owner, mentioned they had crawfish, so we went for 6 lbs. The flavor was perfect (we got the LABC Special with level 2/5 spice, and it was spicy tho). We also ordered some pho, and honestly, it was the best pho I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend this place! read more

Alicia Z.

5 years ago

*got something new* the lab c mini platter with boiled crab legs and shrimp is awesome! The garlic butter with a spice level of 2 was a little spicier than expect but delicious. Husband is always excited to come here. We try to at least once a month hopefully next weekend gonna try their crawfish! read more

Scott H.

5 years ago

My wife and I were headed back from Austin to Houston and not terribly excited about the Late lunch prospects on Highway 71. And then she came across this restaurant in Bastrop. I have to tell you, really excellent, tasty and nutritious Vietnamese food. Clean, great service and delicious. read more

Daja H.

4 years ago

I've tried almost everything on the menu and never fails to impress! Best local restaurant in Bastrop and has the freshest ingredients. Food is so good, literally hits different. Love coming to eat here! read more

Mary S.

6 years ago

This is a super good restaurant. The workers there are super nice. I have always got the beef and the noodles with it and it's super good. It's also good the following day if you don't finish it. read more

David J.

2 years ago

Great experience , great food and amazing customer service. They went above and beyond!

Frank D.

6 years ago

Great food and workers are very friendly especially the Vietnamese lady manager.

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