Very underrated and somewhat hidden Vietnamese restaurant. The sandwiches (bahn mi) are excellent. The bread is the only thing normal good while everything else is excellent. The veggie bowl is wonderfully fresh and reminded us of food in Vietnam. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is very attentive and the inside is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's even a full bar with fun cocktails. Parking is super easy. read more

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One of the worst dining experiences ever. Came here for our lunch break from work, wanting to try a new place. Looked super good so we were excited. We ended up ordering 2 drinks. 2 small bites and 2 unusual banh mi's. The drinks were good, then we got the small bites. Mango salad and shrimp skewers. we got the salad first which had a horrible flavor that neither me or my boyfriend could do, so we set it aside. we did eat the crackers that came with it. it was good. Then we got the shrimp skewers, which came and looked black. We decided to give it a try anyways, it was horribly overcooked. like rubber wouldn't even describe it. so we didn't eat it either. i ate the cucumbers that came with it which were good. We finally got the banh mi's which were ok we ate it but nothing special. Then came the time when server came to ask if we're ready for check. We ended up mentioning that we hated the salad and the shrimp. still untouched on the table. she said to give her a moment. and we sat and waited for 10 minutes. while they were talking about us and them saying "they did touch the shrimp" (yes we took 2 bites to try it obviously, then we didn't touch it afterwards) finally after 10 minutes they bring us the check. which they didn't take anything off of. so we paid $70 for 2 banh mis. left hungry with a horrible experience. We were still thinking of coming back just to grab some drinks cause they looked good. but after voicing our complaints, then those complaints ignored. Never again. Horrible. read more

Le Bleu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Decided to give this place a try despite my better judgement (saw their prices and menu) and was disappointed. I got their lemongrass tofu banh mi and it was plain and hardly lemongrass at all. Even other than the tofu, the classic flavors of a typical banh mi wasn't there. Their aioli didn't have the subtle butteriness I usually taste in other banh mis and the pickled veggies were barely picked. I also wish the bread was a bit more toasted and airy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think this place caters towards a certain demographic and I'm definitely not a part of that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Le Bleu - lemongrass tofu banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Satisfactory food and nice service and vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 1 star off for the takeout situation. A paper box for fish sauce soaked noodles is crazyyyyyyy read more

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Le Bleu is always a go-to for my family when we go out to dinner. The service is great, the prices are reasonable, and they are so consistent. The grilled pork bun is my favorite with fried egg rolls added. There is almost never a wait and I can always depend on getting great service. read more

Le Bleu - Grilled Pork Bun with Fried Egg Rolls (Takeout) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

great food! was visiting texas and having too many bbqs and steaks i wanted something else, i have 0 regrets for picking this spot, their banh mi's are great read more

Delivery was quick, food was fresh and warm. Food was delicious!!! 10/10 recommend!!! read more

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Excellent Vietnamese restaurant in North Austin. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The wicker lampshades are a great touch to the ceiling lights.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything was delicious with exceptional service. We hope to be back soon to try the Ube Tiramisu and Crème Brûlée. They were out when we arrived an hour before closing. Both sound amazing! read more

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A friend and I started getting Le Bleu's banh mi as takeout pretty regularly while covid restrictions were just starting to ease up, and I always thought they were good (not traditional and slightly expensive, but yummy) but that was all I'd ever ordered, and now I'm kind of kicking myself. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I needed a place that could accommodate about 12 people on a Wed night that would also be good for a bunch of different diets and wouldn't be super noisy inside, and when I called, they said they could definitely do a reservation for us, so FYI, they're great for a larger group![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is beautiful and welcoming, and our server was really sweet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got their shaken steak bun, and was given a huge portion that was generous on the rice noodles and the protein, with lots of herbs as well, and the sauce was well-balanced. It also comes with two egg rolls on top, so that was even more filling, although I probably would have preferred them whole and not sliced down the middle. The steak marinade was absolutely delicious, so I'll definitely be getting that again. Based on the feedback I got, everyone else was a fan as well, even those who had never had Vietnamese food before and were a little bit apprehensive about it being out of their comfort zones. read more

Le Bleu - Shaken steak bun - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super friendly staff. Fresh ingredient toppings on bahn mi. Well seasoned and cooked meats.

I dined in on New Years Day, so the restaurant wasn't too busy. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Bánh Mì sandwich. The sandwich arrived hot and neatly prepared. The waitress was polite and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean, and the place had some really interesting light fixtures hanging from the ceiling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I could see this being a go to spot for Bánh Mì sandwiches if I lived nearby. read more

Le Bleu - Spicy Chicken Bánh Mì sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

So, I've been desperately on the search for places that have a delicious traditional banh mi. I have to say that this little shop has a pretty good one. I was missing some of the classic flavor from the seasoning sauce and butter mayo, also the pickled veggies were definitely not pickled enough. Things I did like... the bread, the amount of paté, the flavor of the meats... it could be a really great sandwich! The pho was delicious, but they don't use the typical noodles which is a little disappointing and they were overcooked and falling apart. The broth was flavorful and there was a decent amount of meat in it. I got a cafe sua da, but it was not great (I don't care for when restaurants use Cafe Du Monde coffee in them). [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a beautiful restaurant, very cozy inside and the wait staff was very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be giving them another try. read more

Le Bleu - Pho Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here for crawfish (my latest obsession) and I had such a good experience! The crawfish here is more similar to a backyard crawfish boil experience than it is to Boiling Crab in that the crawfish isn't wet and saucy. Even without sauce though, the crawfish was plenty flavorful. I was a bit nervous that they didn't offer different spice levels but it turns out, they know what they're doing and the spice level was perfect. read more

Le Bleu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a cute little place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had no idea all these years it's been here. My friend wanted to meet here because she said the banh mi was pretty good and I was skeptical because I haven't really heard of a good banhmi place in Austin. I have my faves in Houston only. But I was willing to try. I met her there and the hostess was so sweet and kind. I took a second look and swore I knew her and then I realized it's my son's HS friend lol no wonder ha but she seriously is the best hostess waitress Violet :) attentive sweet accommodating kind lol [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is cute and clean. Little hole n the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would not have stumbled upon it. I wanted to try other things but since my friend said the banh mi was good I stuck to it. She got the bbq one but I always prefer traditional. And got spring rolls too. The price is a bit high because I am used to Houston banh mi prices but when I took a bite it was worth it. It was very tasty and I loved the bread texture which is so important in a good banhmi. The bread was perfect. The ingredients fresh. I didn't want cilantros but it was added and it was ok. I took it out. I felt the pate was a bit much and it was a bit saltier than my liking but it was still tasty and the bread alone was perfectly done. I enjoyed the spring rolls too. Very fresh and the peanut sauce tasty. I enjoyed the whole lunch experience. My only criticism was the price point. A bit high but nowadays everything is high. It's worth a visit. Cute lunch place. Especially if you aren't too hungry and wanted a yummy snack :) It's located in the strip mall behind chilis and Kung fu tea around the corner. Definitely easy access location. Now I know where Le Bleu is! read more

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The staff here is absolutely fantastic. All the hosts and servers were extremely friendly, kind, and attentive. I came here for lunch today and I ordered the spicy chicken banh mi and the chicken nuggets. read more

Le Bleu - Chicken nuggets - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Did an order for pick up and was shocked by the size of a few items for the price. The spring rolls were tiny for $9 and the peanut sauce was more like peanut butter than sauce. The shrimp skewers also tiny. The bahn mi was good and the mango salad was a good size, so not a total bust. I've dined in before and loved my experience. Still willing to come back, would need to be more selective next time. read more

Le Bleu - Fork for size reference - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great place I got the pork Ba Minh and it was great. I also got the fried pork spring rolls. They were also very good. I will definitely be back read more

The restaurant ambiance is cute and has vibes. They do have cocktails here & a happy hour. We came by to just get a Banh Mi because my husband was wanting something fast and small after another dinner we had. The service was great - fast and pretty quick. giving 3 stars because the banh mi was $12.. and didn't come with anything else. Super disappointed at pricing for what you get. Husband said the banh mi was good but Houston banh mi is still better. After several different asian meals we've had in Austin... Austin is not the spot for asian food compared to Houston food. If you've never had Houston asian food, I would say this place is probably the best banh mi in Austin. read more

Le Bleu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lunch : Friendly atmosphere with both tables and booth options. The service was great as well. We had the pork egg rolls, the Brussels sprouts, beef pho and OG bánh mì. Everything was really tasty. My favorite was the OG bánh mì. The pho had too many green herbs and not enough noodles this time around. I ended up picking some of the herbs out. Still very tasty though. read more

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You must get their octopus skewers! It's a little pricey and came with 3 of them but the tentacles were crispy and the body was juicy and slightly sour with the sauce! I might come back just for that. I also tried the salt and pepper shrimp which was good and their OG banh mi. I like the pate that was in it. read more

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Modern Vietnamese cuisine is a bit of miracle! Talk about Asian "fusion" - these folks were fusing local and French ingredients and techniques a century before "fusion" was even a name. But you can't take it for granted, and it's not easy to pull off. Many Vietnamese restaurants serve a more economical clientele, with more economical expectations. Le Bleu is not one of them. Le Bleu revels in the kind of sophisticated, deeply thoughtful style of modern Vietnamese cuisine like no other restaurant in Austin. And the ingredients are fully part of the celebration! Plump Chạo Tôm (grilled shrimp on sugarcane) not 24 hours from the sea. Bò Lúc Lắc (shaking beef) that makes your tastebuds vibrate! Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crêpe) that may have started in Paris, but arrived in Hué long ago! Could this be the very best Vietnamese restaurant in our fair city, one with many other candidates for the prize? We think so! read more

Mango salad is spectacular! The papaya with the mango was so refreshing! The summer roll was great as well, the peanut sauce was amazing too! Service was great! Khanh really took care of us well. The ambiance was very cozy and intimate! Loved it :-) read more

Le Bleu - Mango salad & Summer Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's right around the building from chilis to go! For some reason gos took us to the tea place Inside super cute! Loved the decoration and the vibe Service was ok , nothing over the top nothing that was upsetting They were kinda slow,. Food I thought was really good had the sandwich and the freshness in the pork was outstanding with the flavor ! Extremely good n pretty Hardy The aïoli could of had more flavor Prices I felt were a bit high but fair for the taste Definitely will come back again read more

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Finally a Vietnamese restaurant that doesn't taste fusion lol 1. There was no wait time and the hostess was very friendly and inviting 2. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was clean and looked more of a modern pho place compared to the traditional Vietnamese restaurants I have been too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 3. Even though this place does serve pho, this place is more known to be the spot for Bun mi, Vermicelli bowl and Vietnamese coffee, and they were right!! It tasted like I was back in Saigon and Bay Area 4. Plating was simple , nothing fancy 5. Price was a little bit higher than what I am use too in California for Vietnamese food. But I understand every location differs in demographic. 6. Would I come back? Definitely, will be back to try the rest of the menu including their 12hr cooked Pho. read more

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went to get crawfish before the season ends and you can buy either in 2 or 5 pound increments for about $12 per pound and it comes with potato, sausage, corn. Was quite impressed with their crawfish, though I do wish it were saucier haha. i like to dip it back into the butter and seasonings, but it still had good flavor and probably slights healthier. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambiance were great as well, plenty of seating and parking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've had their banh mi before as well and this place is generally quite good! read more

Broth is taste good, but it did not become jelly like in the fridge... asked for no meatballs in my pho and figured they'd just know to replace with steak or something instead but they just gave a small amount of the other meat included. Seemed a bit stingy imo. read more

HIDDEN GEM. Everyone needs to come here. Came here for my coworkers birthday lunch and haven't stopped coming since. Service was great and the food was even better. On my first (and every visit after) I ordered the Shaken Steak Banh Mi. The steak in this sandwich is H.E.A.V.E.N.L.Y. Tender. PACKED with flavor and juicy. I regularly order to-go from the restaurant and it is always ready in the designated time. I have been recommending this place to all my friends and especially to those who live in the area. This is truly a place you have to go to yourself. read more

Le Bleu - Shaken Steak Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went to this place today. Young white "kid" with glasses at the front counter wasn't friendly at all. I said hello and smiled because i work in customer service myself. I thanked him when he gave me my order and he said nothing. Thats sooo rude. read more

Before the food even arrived, we enjoyed being here. The ambiance is colorful and wonderful. The staff was friendly, attentive and helpful. And the music was great. We were even more elevated when the drinks arrived - not from the alcohol itself (which didn't hurt), but my wife's drink was a Ginger Cosmopolitan in a nice glass garnished beautifully with a slice of fresh ginger, and it was a delicious drink. I'll order that myself next time. I had a well-chilled 512 IPA, which I enjoyed. I didn't expect such a great cocktail and beer selection from a place that's known for its banh mi sandwiches, so this was a very pleasant surprise. The chicken wings appetizer was very nice, as well. It was served in a beautiful bowl and came with a second, empty bowl to hold the bones. It came with a tasty sauce that I normally associate with Vietnamese vermicelli dishes. The wings were crispy and meaty. Nice! For entrees, I had the OG Banh Mi and my better half, who is not vegetarian, ordered the eggplant, with no protein topper. Just a bowl of eggplant served over rice. That surprised me, but it ended up being a really great choice. Their "OG" version of the banh mi was mostly traditional, with cold cuts and pate, topped with carrot, daikon and cilantro. Two things made it somewhat non-traditional. First, they added a slice of pork belly (yum). Second, there was no sliced jalapeño on top. What? But they brought a jar of house-made chili to the table that not only added to the sandwich and eggplant, but it was so good, we bought a bottle to take home! The star of the banh mi was the baguette. It was perfect! But the star of the entire meal was my wife's eggplant entree. Oh my goodness! Again - we're not vegetarians, but it blew us away! This restaurant is on the side of the strip center close to Chilis. As we were leaving, we noticed all the people in the Chilis restaurant and actually felt sorry for them! They were steps away from paradise but ended up in purgatory, lol. We'll definitely come here again :-) read more

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My boyfriend was craving bánh mì. Via yelp search, we identified Le Bleu as has some of the best in town. The OG bánh mì did not disappoint. Perfect bread, meats, and crisp and tasty veggies. We also tried the beef pho which was very tasty as well good portion/value. they have some fun cocktails as well as happy hour. Dessert was also great. We had an Ube tiramisu which our server told us the owner makes at home :-) Another great surprise was they make their own homemade chili hot sauce, which is delicious. Super friendly service. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Their bahn mi is still my absolute favorite! I also love their sprouts as a side. Delicious and can be made into 2 meals. Staff is always pleasant. read more

Food was very good. Since we had not been here before, the server explained everything with recommendations. We will definitely eat here again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was kinda plain but we were going for the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Extremely friendly staff and food was absolutely delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was very clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Great variety of entrees to choose from. Can't wait to go back. read more

Absolutely AMAZING food with equally great service! The flavors are authentic and comforting, yet presented with a modern, trendy touch that makes each dish stand out. A perfect spot if you're craving classic Vietnamese favorites with a fresh twist. read more

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Just went to this place with some colleagues tonight and really enjoyed it! First of all, the service was really top notch - the level of attentive that you get in a fancy restaurant, though this place was more casual. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was just OK, nothing special, not particularly great for a date night, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But, the food was pretty fantastic! I had a Bun with grilled pork and the veggies were fresh and the sauce on the pork was sooo flavorful. Really delicious! Healthy and good. My tablemates had eggplant and pho and both were really happy with their food as well. Great new Vietnamese spot - I'll be back. read more

Best banh mi's in Austin especially the grilled pork with a fried egg on it! We eat here or grab a to go order at least once a week. Staff is great. Pho is excellent. Love it! read more

Le Bleu is a nicer Vietnamese restaurant that comes with good food but at high prices. My friend and I got the OG banh mi, and it was excellent. The bread was a perfected toasted texture, and the meat was delicious. At $12, which ends up being $15+ after tax and tip, it is very expensive for a sandwich. Your standard Vietnamese restaurant is far more reasonably priced. We got the spring rolls to share, which were $9 for four small half rolls of lettuce and shrimp. They were good although very leafy, and I liked the peanut sauce, but the amount of food for the price is not a great deal. The service was very good, and the servers were so friendly and upbeat. read more

Le Bleu - OG banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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What a convenient and delicious spot to grab a delicious lunch! Plenty of parking and a menu with great variety for all, I was very pleased with my experience at Le Bleu. They also offer both indoor and outdoor seating (limited). We split the summer rolls to start our meal with a refreshing bite. Comes with plenty of peanut sauce for anyone to dip in without feeling like they have to be stingy. Next, we split a Lamb Banh Mi and a Grilled Pork Banh Mi. The lamb was tender and had the slight gamey taste you'd expect, but it was subtle and well balanced with the seasoning and the fresh, julienned mango that it was dressed with. The Grilled Pork Banh Mi was what I hoped for. In my opinion, it may be almost as good as Kuway's! The bread for both sandwiches was soft and palatable, but still had the nice crust you'd hope for. My lunch companion tried the Vietnamese coffee and said it was too strong for her taste. The staff kindly added more milk per their request, but it was still overpowering for them. Seems like it may be for only the strongest caffeine drinkers. Definitely returning - the passion fruit garlic-chili wings are next on the list to try! 5/5 read more

Le Bleu - Grilled pork Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my favorites for a delicious quick lunch. The bread on the bahn mi sandwiches is the best in Austin. Service is excellent too.

I couldn't transfer money for the three bowls I ordered at the closing hour the owner I presume gave me all three bowls and said just come back if your looking for pho this is a great place amazing broth and portions highly recommend read more