Came here for dinner with my mother, we ordered a "Mì thập cẩm/house special noodle" and a "salt…read moretoasted squid". We waited for a very long time before they brought out my mom's noodle dish. My mom finished her noodle dish and mine still have not came out of the kitchen (pictures attached), but everyone who came after us got their dishes. We asked for my dish 3 separate times, 2 of those times, the servers never came back, the 3rd time, 5 mins after, my dish came out missing the rice that usually comes with the squid. We asked again for the rice and it was old, clumpy rice. The food was mediocre at best, the squid was underseasoned & cold. Rice was cold. Noodle was overly salty. Service was even worse. this restaurant is genuinely disappointing.

A longstanding family favorite and THE OG family style asian restaraunt in bellaire chinatown. Open…read morelate and open pretty much most of the year, tan tan is a reliable choice for a meal. Our top picks are the: Banh bot chien - fried rice flour cake - Hands down, always have to get this. This is the GOAT and never disappoints Walnut mayo shrimp - Sad to report that their shrimps are getting smaller year by year, but they always taste great. Shrimp glazed with in a sweet mayo and walnuts, always a must get with the rice flour cake Salt and pepper squid - the crunch! Ah perfection and always a family favorite as usual Peking duck with steamed buns - you can never go wrong with this for family style meals. As usual with most chinatown restaraunts, don't expect american style service, you'll have to probably call them more times then you probably want or to grt a water refill. Coming in the peak of summer I can't believe how low the AC was operating at as our table of 12 was sweating. But! Food wise, a reliable and delicious choice. A testament to their longstanding position in the heart of bellaire.

Pho is definitely legit…read more Family owned and operated spot. Vietnamese coffee is very strong and even a little bitter. It might even encompass the ultimate Asian compliment of not being too sweet. Bun Rieu is one of the best in town. The bo kho is a fire noodle soup dish. They also offer a refreshing but simple bun moc. I also really enjoy their shaved papaya salad with preserved dry jerky on top. The accompanying sauce is also very good. Cha gio is also crunchy and tasty. Bo bia is tasty.

I love supporting local ma and pop shops especially the ones that really deserve it like this one…read more We came on a Friday evening for dinner and it was just us. The two ladies working in the front were very nice and attentive. Made us feel so welcomed. For the appetizers we got the eggs rolls and banh mi Bo kho (beef stew). For the main course I got the bun Bo hue and my friend ordered their pho. I also got a coconut juice. The eggs rolls were not piping hot but the filling was delicious and so were the fish sauce. Fish sauce was light and not too fishy. Banh mi Bo kho was delicious, the meat was tendered & the broth had so much flavor. The baguette was fresh, hot, crispy, flaky and soft on the inside. Good quality baguette that was toasted to perfection. My bun Bo hue had good lemongrass flavor & the broth had depth to it. Good umami flavor. My friend pho was also fantastic, I can tell that they simmer their broth for a long time. The meat was also tendered as well. Both of our bowls contained lots of meat and they were not skimping on anything. Especially mine because they gave me the entire cha hue. Most restaurants will only give you a couple of slices of it. Overall, everything was great from the food to the service itself. I really hope this place strives because I felt bad that it wasn't busy on a Friday evening. Also, it's not located in the best area nor does the area itself have traffic coming in and out. If they were on bellaire I'm sure it'll be more busy. Will I come back? Yes I will. This will be my go to spot from now on.

If you're looking for an authentic Southern Vietnamese family restaurant, this is the place. My…read morefamily has been coming here for years, and the food has never let us down. They have a great variety of dishes, but our must-orders are the caramelized fish and pork belly in a clay pot (*cá kho tộ*), sweet and sour fish soup (*canh chua cá*), crispy mini savory pancakes (*bánh khọt*), and lotus stem salad (*gỏi ngó sen*). Every dish is consistently flavorful and tastes just like a home-cooked meal. It's one of those places we always come back to whenever we're craving authentic Southern Vietnamese food. Other dish like Phở, dry shredded chicken noodle is also delish and kid friendly They also serve dishes very quickly so that's a plus. Restaurants is pretty big so mostly no waiting time unless its weekend!

1. Decent food, abeit a little higher price than other Viet restaurants in Bellaire area…read more 2. Quick services. Meal ready in less than 10 min. after ordering. 3. Everything seems to be Ok, except for the hygiene of a couple of staffs whose body odor were so offensively pungent especially when they stood at the table writing down orders, that amost destroyed my appetite.

I came here for lunch and ordered the pandan soy milk and # 16, Mi Hoanh Thanh Xa Xiu, (Shrimp and…read morepork wonton with char siu egg noodles). I had the dried option since it was a very hot day. I enjoyed the whole dish. It had what the menu described along with a crispy shrimp, some veggies, and a house sauce. I LOVE the little house sauce. The broth is also flavorful and delicious. I really like how you can have a dry and soup option for every soup dish. Sadly, they were out of rice noodles and clear noodles. Hopefully, it'll be in stock the next time i come. The drink on the other hand, was okay. I did like it but it was cramped with ice so there wasn't much of the actual drink... The waiter and waitress seems new to the field. I had a hard time hearing them and understanding them. But they did get my order right so that works. The restaurant was mostly clean, there was some wet spots on my table. tables and chairs were stable. To pay, you go to the counter. They can take card. There's free parking out front.

Considering Dìn Ký Noodle House being a new restaurant in Houston Chinatown (don't think the name…read morereads as dinky as their portions), I come here often for late night snack. The price of noodle soup is reasonable but there isn't much to consider as a meal. I would need to order an appetizer to fill my tummy. I came here a couple of times because I crave Teochew style noodles. Oh, this is the 2nd Teochew restaurant at Sterling Plaza. In fact, they are all in the same west wing building. Teochew is a population of an ethnic Chinese group from 潮汕 Chaoshan region of China. Over centuries, many migrated to Vietnam. Their food has strong Chinese influence, yet, some Vietnamese foods are coming from Teochew cooking methods. From my understanding, it's a hybrid cuisine from both cultures. Let's talk about the food at Dìn Ký Noodle House. I ordered a Teochew clear noodles with fish on the first time. I didn't like the fish was fried and soggy in the soup. My second time was a clear noodles with chicken. The pieces were so tiny (not small but itty bitty pieces like chopstick thickness). What happened to those on the picture? Inflation gotten worse. Noodle portion was like a fist size and this dish was $12.99. I can't confirm if they have true vegetarian noodles soup because of the broth. There is still room for improvements. I'll be back to try other dishes. Because it's still during soft opening. Oh, the wait staff doesn't speak Vietnamese. Just fyi.

I really enjoy egg noodles, and my daughter recommended this place to me…read more The dining area is spacious and clean. I ordered a bowl of "King Noodle." The broth was clear yet rich and flavorful. The noodles were firm and fresh--just the way I like them. The service was very fast, and we received all our dishes within 10-15 minutes. I will come back here next time I visit Houston.

For years I've been loyal to another restaurant selling a similar dish but my friend recommended…read morethis spot to me so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the number one dry with the mixed noodles. It comes with a bowl of soup on the side with wontons, liver, and kidney. The soup was so flavorful but also clean tasting. The sauce for the noodles were a little sweeter than what I like but after adding the pickled jalapeños, lime and vinegar it was still good. If you're a fan of organ meats I highly recommend this spot. You can get an additional bowl for $6 and it's some of the cleanest and freshest tasting ones I've had. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot and will definitely be coming back for more

Quan Gi Restaurant is a weirdest restaurant in Houston Asiatown. According to its website, it used…read moreto be located on Bellaire with the previous owner. Somehow, it moved to Wilcrest, the current location. I came here one night and it was closed at midnight. But the website says open till 3am. Then I came back on a Thursday night at 1am. It was all lit up like a festival. Damn. Every time I come here, the loud ass music plays in a loop. I don't know how these people work here. Food was good though. My usual is the crab noodle soups, either Bún Riêu or Canh Bún (thicker noodles). My first time here, the lady recommended Bún Thai (Thailand style noodles). That was very flavorful with tamarind soup base, similar to Tom Yum except not as sour. Yeah. I only come here during weekdays. I know how crazy it can be on weekends. I can't seem to get the correct opening and closing time from anyone. As far as I know, it could open at 7 pm and close in the morning.

I came here for a friend's birthday and was honestly surprised by how late they were open,…read moreespecially with the option to BYOB for a late-night spot. The food was decent for the price. If I had to pick a standout dish, the Bánh Hỏi was my favorite. Service was okay overall. The restaurant was very packed when we visited, so I can't really complain about the wait time for our food. The space itself isn't particularly elegant, but it works well for late-night dining and group hangouts. Overall, a solid option if you're looking for a place to eat late with friends.

I've Binh here a few times and I'm sure I will come again so to speak…read more Wonderful little Vietnamese stand that we've seen at various markets, which we think does an excellent job and has delicious products. Run by great people, tasty, somewhat affordable, and easily worthy of our 5 star rating.

So we started the weekend by looking up things to eat, I just so happened to search for oc…read more(shellfish, snails etc.) and Binh Thuan came up. I thought to myself I pass by this place so many times in the plaza but didn't think they offered oc. So I looked into it more and I showed it to my wife and she looked at the reviews and saw 3 reviews and it's probably family and friends who reviewed it. I showed her the menu and she called to confirm they have the items in stock cuz many places will bait and switch. So we headed down there on a Friday night around 5 just after work. So I didn't disclosed that this menu offered by de (goat utters) if you watched best food review show on YouTube, this delicacy is extremely hard to find and even while in vietnam Sonny didn't get to taste the real thing either. We ordered a bunch of shellfish, grilled arc shells, scallops, their specialty muc 1 bang which is squid dried under one sun. This was grilled to perfection in a date sauce. Lastly we ordered the Vu de. Everything was super good and delicious. We had conversations with the owner who is the chef also and he was super friendly and funny. By far this place is legit in snails and has really good offerings for the drinking crowd although they don't offer alcoholic drinks. I'm not a drinker so it doesn't bother me but that is something they can consider. Will be back for more of their other specialties.

Establishment is busy and clean. Staff is professional and attentive…read more Food is great, tasty with good presentation. There is a large selection available to choose from. TLDR: Excellent service, excellent food, excellent establishment, excellent value. Would recommend!

We came for dinner on a Saturday at 7 p.m., and it was already pretty full. They're a small…read morehole-in-the-wall spot with just a few tables--three big round ones and four small ones. The menu is thick with tons of pictures, and the staff--likely the owners--were super helpful and knowledgeable about every dish. We ordered 5 dishes, and the food came out pretty quickly at first, but then a few large parties arrived, which tanked the service quality. We basically didn't get 2 of our dishes until we were done eating. We ended up taking it to go. They could really use an extra server during peak hours. That said, the food was excellent and had huge portions. Chive and Pig Blood (韭菜猪血) - this was my favorite--the pork blood tasted great and was well-prepped. Fried Pork Liver Slices (溜肝尖) - meat was tender and flavorful. Seasoned Pork with Handmade Pancake (熏肉大饼) - The flatbread was super crunchy and flaky. The meat was good. Housemade Haerin Sausage (哈尔滨红肠) - it was simple but good--it would've been even better with the flatbread if it had come out on time. Dace with Black Bean Sauce and Lettuce (豆豉鲮鱼油麦菜) - tasted great as leftovers the next day.