This is what Authentic Vietnamese "soul" food should be! If there is such a category. No hooplas! Just straight up delicious food! I live in Houston, and am Việt, so when I say their food is Authentic, that is verifiable. If you are someone who is a "tourist," when it comes to Việt food, and or just into foods that are "pretty," or care about the slick decor of the place, then this is not your thing... However, if you are one of those adventurous souls, who venture off the beaten path when you travel to foreign lands, and like to eat where locals eat, then Liên Hưng is the place to dine. (Let me add one more thing: there are dishes on their menu, that one will not find at the regular Việt restaurant; hints: Dishes in the middle section of menu "House Special) Ăn ngon! read more

Yet another visit here. Perfect day for Pho. Must say the food here never disappoints and we try a different pho every time we come here. Spring rolls are awesome (fried) and the service is always on point. read more

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Me and my family go to this place about once every two or three weeks, the food is so fresh. We love the vermicelli but they also have many more good items. It is very nice to have such fresh food nearby! I would recommend this to any who would like Vietnamese food. read more

This is our favorite place for pho in town. The service is always great and friendly staff

It is a very good place to come in and have lunch. It's a quiet family place the dishes are fresh and very well prepared. The customer service is excellent. I cannot think of a better place to bring your family for dining. Meals are very well prepared. read more

Lien Hung Restaurant - Very good Tofu and vegetables. - Chinese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cash or check only? Good thing I had my checkbook with me! Service? Let's just say we were asked if we were ready to order every ~20 seconds. In a rush, much? I ordered the egg noodle soup with duck leg while my coworker got the banh cuon. She said hers was okay. She was glad they had the dish on the menu though as it's not common here in SA. My dish--hmm....I've had it where the duck leg is marinated/roasted so it was much better than how they serve it at Lien Hung. I ate it because I was hungry. Lien Hung---it's a secluded hole-in-the-wall with half the menu being Chinese dishes. At least that's what I could have time to glance at after being rushed to order several times. Once we rung up (writing out our checks), we decided to be generous and add tip anyway (even though no one came to our table after food was brought out). The lady just studied our checks like we calculated wrong. No "thank you." Nothing. Oh well, I probably won't come back here again. read more

Lien Hung Restaurant - Egg noodle soup with duck leg - Chinese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Been coming here since mid-1990's when introduced to it by a food aficionado friend who served multiple tours of duty in Vietnam. He fell in love with the Vietnamese people and their food during his war-time service. Lien Hung was his favorite Vietnamese restaurant in SA, and he said it served the most authentic Vietnamese food he had eaten outside of 'Nam. It's by far the best I've had--Lien Hung has set the bar high and no other place in SA has come close! My favorite dish here is the lemongrass chicken served with white rice. It's a craving only Lien Hung satisfies. read more

This place has some good Pho. Lunch was very delightful and tasteful. Spring rolls and Summer rolls were good. Service was beautiful. This is now my 2nd favorite Pho/Chinese restaurant. Vietnamese menu #24 with added spring rolls, and summer rolls as appetizer. read more

Lien Hung Restaurant - Vietnamese menu #24 with added spring rolls, and summer rolls as appetizer. - Chinese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I recently moved to the San Antonio area and they lack on Pho and/or Vietnamese restaurants in general. I'm originally from Austin and there is one on every corner. But I've tried seriously ALL the pho restaurants in San Antonio. Hands down this is the best bowl of pho in San Antonio. The neighborhood is kinda sketchy and it reeks outside but when I walked in I smelled the aroma and forgot about it. The menu is extensive. They have both Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. Spring rolls and summer rolls are delicious! I'm Asian and I know NOT to order chinese food at a vietnamese restaurant. Kinda like how you don't order sushi at a thai restaurant. So I couldn't tell you about the chinese food. The service sucks but it's like that at all Vietnamese places. They come once to give you water and take your oder and you don't ever see them after that. So don't expect the best of service. They'll know you'll be back so they don't care. And I know I'll be back!! read more

Me and my sister have been here ever since we were younger. Yes they might be an old business but they still sell good food. There are things that they aren't the best at making but they still got there specialty's. read more

Great little hole in the wall Vietnamese cuisine. Can't get anymore authentic then this other then having mom cook. Been establish for awhile now in San Antonio, food is great! But bring cash, no plastic here! read more

Lien Hung Restaurant - Delicous - Chinese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

If you've just got done watching Anthony Bourdaine's the Layover and you're feeling a bit adventurous you might want to give Lien Hung a try. Honestly, this place is one of the best restaurant I've ever been to. It feels as if I'm actually in Vietnam. The food tastes homemade. Do yourself a favor and order a dish called: "Hu Tieu"( who-teo). Make sure to order it with the clear vermicelli noodles and make sure to garnish your soup with a lot of bean sprouts and cilantro to enhance the flavor. Add a little bit of Sriracha sauce because that too enhances the soups flavor. If you're feeling a bit tired from all the driving you might want to try their Vietnamese iced coffee with condense milk. You won't be craving for Starbucks anymore that's for sure. Bring $20 dollars and a date and you're golden Pony-boy. *It's in a ghetto area but that's what makes it a more unique experience. read more

We have been many times to Lien Hung. Pho #6 is the best for Seafood lovers. Down an off frontage road. Not pretty, service by the waitress is minimal... but when they get to know you, they are very friendly and give good service. No Credit or Debit accepted, just cash or checks. It is worth getting to know this restaurant. It grows on you and if Pho is what you like, you will like Lien Hung. read more

Love this place. Best lemongrass chicken anywhere. Good pho and Vietnamese fried spring rolls. and the people are really nice. note, no credit cards though. and be sure and hit the awesome grocery across the street. On Thursday they get in the awesome Bahn Mi bread from Austin so you can make your own at home! read more

I'm shocked that this place has decent reviews. Maybe it's because I have gotten used to eating pho for years in dense Asian communities in San Diego and San Francisco, but this place was such a disappointment! The menu only lists 5 kinds of pho (no tripe or additions beyond well done steak, brisket, tendon, and meatball), very plastic/hard meatballs, small bowls (all 105lbs of me ate the bowl easily), lemons instead of limes, and very under flavored broth. If you're used to eating great pho where the very thinly sliced steak cooks in the broth then, I wouldn't recommend this place at all. My husband had the sesame chicken and he said it was meh at best. The egg roll that came with it looked like it came from a high school cafeteria and had no discernible ingredients inside (eg bits of mushroom or carrot). He eats everything, but didn't even finish that. Normally in vietnamese restaurants we order egg rolls as an appetizer but this place sold them for almost $2/each so we passed (which he said good thing that we didn't buy a whole plate of them). He said his rice seemed day old and dry. My pho and his chicken was about $20. We will continue our search for another pho place and won't come back here. read more

I've been coming here for more than a decade. I've never had a bad meal or poor service. Food is always delicious and it's a real bargain too. My favorite place for pho. read more

There aren't many vietnamese restaurants in this area, but the food is not bad. The pho is like pho anywhere else, but I especially like the egg noodles and the porridge. They have a special menu that changes every day/week(?), which I would recommend you ordering from as well. They've recently fixed up the front so it's actually pretty clean looking now. read more

It was okay. The food I got is not really what I expected. The taste was okay but poor customer service and dirty. I'm not picky but with that price you can find bunch places better And one more thing: CASH ONLY read more

Lunch review. We were promptly seated, given waters and tea, and after that it felt like forever before our app came out which we couldn't even put a dent in before the phó came out. Summer rolls (both shrimp and pork) are standard, the peanut sauce was great, and the egg rolls tasted freshly made even though fried. As for the phó.....watery, doesn't have that hearty meat soaked taste to it. The herb add ons were nice and fresh, the basil and cilantro leaves were such a pretty green. Everyone in the group seemed satisfied. In summary, minus one star for slow service, and another star for mediocre broth. They do use fresh ingredients though and are friendly! Try it out and decide for yourself. read more

I ordered the vermicelli with pork and it was nice cool lunch for a very hot day. I like the fish sauce they offer for the noodles. Love the cucumber and lettuce in the dish. The were few cucumber with skin on and it was bitter to bite. Overall good food. Too bad they only take cash because I could not order an egg roll. read more

Lien Hung Restaurant - Vermicelli noodles with pork. It a cooler noodles with lettuce, cucumber, peanuts, and chives. - Chinese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Really good pho and Chinese dishes. They have great prices and a friendly staff. FYI this is a cash only restaurant

I hate going to the Restaurant just cash only, wtf, I when there about to enter seen the door cash or check only, that 2 never with me, I only carry credit, why they want only cash???! read more

My parents found this place when I was a teenager and now me and my family come here and we all love it!!! The food never disappoints and if it is to my vietnamese mother's standards then it must be very good! read more

Lien Hung Restaurant - Great food! Been coming for years and won't stop coming. - Chinese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Not bad ! I had passed this place a few times and always cars out front. Place is nothing fancy but the food was good. I was a little shocked it was 10.00 for sesame chicken thiugh. But other food inside looked legitimate and authentic. Looks like they may live in the attached building and the restrooms are a bit truck stopish but again food was good. Chicken was crispy. The rice was plain cooked with egg. I dont know if they offer pork fried or other rices i wasnt offered. The egg roll was pretty small, not the normal larger ones you het and dint seem to be the same stuffing but was still good. read more

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My dad and I have been going here for years. It never really phased him that they only take cash or check since he is old-fashioned lol. We always get the wonton noodle soup (mi wonton), the main reason for me giving them five stars. They're not cheap with the bean sprouts or cilantro. The summer/spring rolls and the sandwiches are good too. Every once in a while, on a cold day, my sister will order chao (rice porridge). They always come out with the food pretty fast, even on a busy Sunday morning. Their service is pretty blunt and quick, but it's good--I don't expect too much at a hole in the wall Asian restaurant. They've never messed anything up for me, but the one time they did for my sis (she is extremely particular) it was quickly remediated. The family that runs this place is also nice. It's not cramped and I always feel comfortable eating here. read more

I've been going here for years. Its always a good quiet place to eat. Come here for the pho and the appetizers. The other stuff I've had on the menu isn't bad but the pho and vermicelli is what stands out here. read more

Always, always good Vietnamese food. I'vee been eating here for years and I think its some of the best Vietnamese food in San Antonio. The Vietnamese spring rolls are so good, so crunchy and tasty. Egg drop soup, the best in my opinion. I usually order the vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and spring rolls and I'm always a happy camper. The Chinese food isn't bad(I really like their sesame chicken) they have good priced lunch and dinner specials. My buddy ordered the shrimp salad and it was freaking Good! I dont like shrimp but I'll order it next time with chicken. The only down side in my opinion is that they do not take credit cards, cash and check only. read more

This place is AMAZING!! Very clean and friendly staff. I always order to go. Their food doesn't leave you bloated or disgusted. Their fried rice is sooo fluffy and healthy. Their meats are cut delicately to perfection. No excessive fat chunks when you bite into it. They don't overdo your food with sauce. Just perfect amount. Try it out!! I guarantee you'll be happy. read more

Good pho! I always get the #9 pho with egg noodles and the spring rolls. Service not so hot but still good pho.

Great food and service. But cash or check only??? No ATM. Wtf. Who does that? What the hell is a check anyway. But I will return, that's for sure. Did I say great food? read more

Food was terrible the spring rolls will sleep vegetables no meat they really cut down the quality of food but I don't see why a lot of people like this place while backing used to be good but now is terrible read more

Dinner was good. No complaints. One thing I loved was the generous portions of fish sauce (or whatever they bring with spring rolls).

I'm very surprised at how low of a position and ratings for this restaurant seems because although I've left San Antonio since 2010, every chance I get when traveling there I always make it a point to go back to this restaurant and they never fail me. It's probably my favorite of all types of restaurants in San Antonio. It gets a 5 stars even though I have lived and travelled in many states since. Of all the Vietnamese Restaurants that I've tried in Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, DC, Virginia, Honolulu, Maryland, Guam and West Virginia, there is not one I've been to after leaving San Antonio that makes the same Pho broth like these folks can and I stand firm on that conviction. I know this because I've dined there almost every week for 5 years during our military tour there. It's been a while but I look forward to the next trip that will take me back to San Antonio so I can visit my favorite restaurant. read more

Now I have only eaten Pho here in San Antonio but I have had it almost everywhere here in town and this is by far the best and throw in the great spring rolls and Lien Hung can't be beat. the only thing I hate is I always forget they only take cash till I pull up then I have to find a atm.... read more

Came in for dinner tonight mainly looking for some pho. Got some egg rolls too. I liked the pho, but those egg rolls had to be out of this world! I may be exaggerating here, but those egg rolls were pretty dang good. If you're in the area, this is a great local location to go to. read more

Got here at 8:35 they refused to serve me said they were closed the sign on the door says they close at 9 I'll never come back

Apps ("spring roll" and shredded pork roll) weren't great and the steak pho wasn't amazing either. Pretty plain but lots of meat.

My husband and I love the pho here! We also love the shrimp seafood rolls. We come here quite often!

Good Pho. Cash only. Kindda more expensive than Pho in Austin but the Pho taste better than others. The bowl is also smaller. Very nice waitresses. Fast and polite services. read more

First time eating pho so I'll give this restaraunt a 3. They would probably have a lot more customers if they took credit cards ( cash and check only). I had the rice noodle pho with pork, squid and shrimp based on recommendations. (Didn't really enjoy the pork --- various cuts, and the squid was okay... I think =\), best part was the shrimp, broth and the cilantro! I used plenty of cilantro and bean sprouts as well as a couple dashes of red Pho sauce and my meal was tasty. I also ordered shrimp toast and it was really good ( very very rich --- deep fried, but so good with the sweet dipping sauce) I will definitely be going back for more! read more

Lien Hung Restaurant - Rice noodle pho with shrimp, pork and squid ( accompanied with bean sprouts and cilantro - right ) and an order of shrimp toast ( left) - Chinese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas