This unassuming family owned restaurant is tucked away in a strip mall near Walmart and Red Robin. Upon entering you're met with the smell of fresh baked goods, as this restaurant makes its own pastries. The restaurant is small, but clean and very busy. The owners are super helpful when deciding on what to order. I chose the basil fried rice and Thai ice tea. Both were good, but the rice was a bit bland. If I'm in the area, I'll definitely swing by again. read more

NG Cafe's menu is an interesting mix of Vietnamese and Thai, and their baked goods looked amazing, so I figured I'd check them out. I got the Singapore style noodles with chicken--decent portion, good amount of curry powder, and the chicken was really tender, so I definitely enjoyed it. The meal also come with a free cup of either hot and sour or egg drop soup, which is nice! I opted for the egg drop soup, which was delicious. I also ended up getting a box of their lemon cookies. Highly recommend those. They're super soft and melt in your mouth. They look and taste like little lemon clouds, so I saved a few for my friends and I to eat during the eclipse :) The sea salt chocolate chip cookie was ok, but it tasted like it was made with vegetable oil or margarine instead of butter, which is a pet peeve of mine. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't order it again. Service was really friendly, and the cafe has a nice relaxed vibe to it. Overall, really enjoyed my lunch here, and I'm planning to try one of their cheesecakes next time too since they looked amazing. read more

NG Cafe - Singapore noodles - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're looking for the best Pad See Ew, NG Cafe is the place for you! I'm happy that I stumbled across this family own restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. I was warmly greeted by the owners upon my arrival. There is a self serve station after you pay at the register where you can fill your plate up with tasty crispy noodles. I ordered the veggie spring rolls and Pad See Ew and was not disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a quaint and family owned restaurant. read more

NG Cafe - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hella cute spot. The decor seems to be Parisian-inspired, but the food is 100% Vietnamese, and done right. They warned me that the banh xeo would take some time, but it was delivered hot and crispy within 10 minutes, full of tofu and made vegan on request! My parents loved their respective noodles as well. I know they're best known for their banh mi, but the rest of the menu is equally worthy. read more

What appears to be a family opened restaurant, NG Cafe is exactly the kind of small business I feel so fulfilled in going all out with my takeout order. I've never dined in, but the service and care for takeout by the owners is always top notch, and the food is delicious! I love their stir fried noodle dishes (pad thai, drunken noodle, pad see ew, all of it) and fully appreciate that each dish has a distinct, complex flavor profile rather than some restaurants where it tastes like the same dish with different noodles. Their portions are healthy, and when paired with an appetizer order (or two), I often can save half of an entree for the next day. To emphasize their care for the food they prepare you for takeout, they carefully wrapped each spring roll in Saran Wrap to help retain the moisture of the exterior so it doesn't turn hard and crunchy. They also pour the Vietnamese coffee for you upon arrival for pickup so it's as fresh as it can get (no open container sitting around in the fridge.) Note that it isn't phin made, but it slaps just like Vietnamese coffee should. Finally, their mango sticky rice is so hard to share. I just want that gooey, sweet, chewy rice goodness to myself! We also decided to order a slice of a chocolate cookie dough and Oreo cake, because why not, and wow, wow, wow. So good!!! 5/5 - love to support! read more

Great food and wonderful service with plenty of parking. I always try to go whenever I'm around!

Food - DELICIOUS Service - EXCELLENT Ambiance - VERY CHILL They are V E R Y accommodating to VEGANS !!........If you tell them you're vegan, it's noooo problem for them to make sure your food is animal free. I give them an A++++ 10 out of 10 ***their prices are VERY reasonable*** read more

Such a cute spot with yummy Asian food! I loved my ribeye banh mi with pickled carrots, daikon, cilantro, jalapeño, and mayo. The house-made baguette had the perfect texture, and the meat was really flavorful. They offered a complimentary soup which I declined because I wasn't super hungry, but I thought it was a nice addition. I'll definitely be back for more banh mi. read more

Such a wonderful family-owned restaurant that serves all my favorite Vietnamese dishes! Whether you're ordering takeout or dining in, rest assured that your food will be prepared with great care. If I had to recommend only one thing from their menu, it would be their vermicelli noodles with grilled pork (Bun Cha Ha Noi) which is made very light, fresh, and balanced with the veggies and fish sauce. I'm a huge fan of their spring rolls, too, which are extra extra crispy and come with lettuce wraps and veggies so you can grab, roll, and dip them in vinegar like you're supposed to. Their summer shrimp rolls are excellent, as well, and served with a delicious peanut sauce. Highly recommend this place, especially since they recently underwent a renovation with brighter, more aesthetic furniture - makes for a super cute lunch date! read more

NG Cafe - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've only gotten takeout here. Every time it's great. They have an excellent Vietnamese crepe. The pho is also great.

This place is so so delicious! And the family that owns it is the absolute sweetest. We visited NG Cafe on a chilly Austin night and this was the perfect atmosphere and menu for the occasion. We went with the turmeric pancakes, Tom Kha soup, beef drunken noodles and the pork belly bahn mi. We loved it all, but our favorite was the pork belly bahn which came on a homemade flaky delicious roll. We took up two tables for all the food we ordered (oops!). They have an amazing lineup of homemade pastries and desserts made in-house by the owner's son. We ordered a slice of the cookie dough cake and it's probably one of the best cakes I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and grab the sesame roll while you're at it(10/10). I cannot wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Definitely give this place a try, you won't regret it! read more

NG Cafe - Chocolate chip cookie dough cake - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Oh how we wish this place closer to home! We love Banh Mi sandwiches and found this place after a long search. It's run by an elderly couple which as seniors is a plus for us, but more importantly the bread and tofu was excellent!! We are vegetarians and always and only have tofu banh mi's and we were happy. read more

I went to NG Cafe for lunch and had such a nice experience! The gal that checked me out at the counter was super talkative and kind and the food was great. The bread was sooo good and fresh, and the pork belly was super tender. read more

NG Cafe - Pork Belly Baguette - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Love the renovation...I know it's been a while but I don't get to this area much anymore. Still have one of the best Bahn Mi's in town. I'm never disappointed eating here. Owner is very friendly and service is excellent. read more

French cuisine and Vietnamese grace tie together to bring you delicate pastries, familiar dishes, and a house made baguette bun mi sand which passed down from your grandmas recipe book. The crunch and sponge is a Parisian dream in little Saigon. read more

Tasted more milk then matcha. I asked for more matcha and they said it will be an extra charge. Supper plain. Not tasteful.. supper dissatisfying. Side note the cookies are good. :) read more

NG Cafe - Matcha - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good banh mi. Pad Thai is pretty bland, and level 6 spicy was not spicy. I would stick to the Vietnamese food here.

Stopped by for a quick lunch and luckily we were able to order and get a table. The owners are so kind and welcoming. The banh mi's are my favorite in the area! The bread is perfectly crispy and soft, the grilled pork was delicious and the veggies were so fresh. The drunken noodles are so tasty! We opted for chicken instead of beef and we still loved the combo of veggies and flavors. The Thai Tea was so refreshing and sweet for these hot summer days. The restaurant was nice and not loud so we could have a great lunch convo and the waitress was really sweet as well! Definitely coming back! read more

NG Cafe - Drunken Noodle with chicken - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had the Pad See Ew, the Papaya Salad Thai style and Chicken Potstickers -- everything was good. The Pad See Ew was very flavorful! It was also quite a high protein to noodle ratio, the broccolini was sparse. The Papaya salad was also great. The potstickers were pretty good too. Portions are really small compared to other Thai places -- see pics. read more

NG Cafe - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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10/10 Customer Service!! The food is so good especially when I miss my mom's Vietnamese cooking!!

Mom n pop neighborhood restaurant. Excellent customer service with ample parking. Good was good. Menu wasn't overwhelming. Recommend and will def come back read more

I have been wanting to taste some Banh Mi! I was in town working around the area. I searched for the highest rated restaurants around me and this place popped up. I ordered the ribeye Banh Mi and it was delicious! The meat was so tender, I had to pull a chunk out to see if it was grounded ribeye. The veggie mix was fresh and crunchy! The bread was toasty on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. I will definitely be going back to taste some of the other meats offered! read more

NG Cafe - Ribeye Banh Mi - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I ordered a few things so I could have some variety, but my overall experience was just decent. Peppery Shrimp Banh Mi - I'll start with the best, I haven't had a shrimp banh mi before and I didn't expect much, but I really enjoyed it. The bread/filling ratio was great, and the shrimp pieces were pretty large. The only issue I had with it is the same issue I have with a lot of banh mis in Austin, they're too expensive! I miss the old days where you could get a large one for under $5. Drunken Noodles and Basil Stir Fry - perhaps I just ordered the wrong dishes (I usually get a curry and a noodle dish), but both of these dishes just tasted bland. Nothing in the flavor profile to set itself apart, tasted like it came from an Americanized restaurant honestly. Not terrible, but nothing special. I'd be willing to give NG Cafe another try in the future, but my first experience wasn't really all that great. read more

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I ordered the pad see ew with chicken, ube cheesecake, and Vietnamese coffee. The pad see ew was pretty good but not amazing. My food was very hot and fresh. The Vietnamese coffee lacked flavor and was not very good. Maybe it was an off day but this was a really unimpressive Vietnamese coffee and I wouldn't recommend ordering it. The ube cheese cake was pretty good. It had an awesome, creamy, but light texture. A choice of soup came with my food. I picked the hot and sour soup. It was delicious and refreshing! The staff was really friendly, helpful, and nice. Overall, I had a great experience and would like to come back to try the banh mi and mango sticky rice. read more

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Love the pork belly and grilled chicken banh mi although I will say the bread was a little hard to chew haha but maybe my teeth are just weak. read more

We visited here as part of the Asian restaurant passport and are happy to have discovered a new favorite for us. The banh xeo was cooked really well and perfectly crispy and stuffed. The banh mi is really good here with good portion as well. They let you choose a soup with every meal which we loved, we both got a perfectly salty egg drop soup. They also have a great bakery selection with cakes, pastries and more. This is such a cute spot and would be such a great working space too. The matcha was also deliciously sweetn and creamy. The service was also super kind! read more

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My favorite spot for Bahn Mi "Vietnamese Sandwiches " the owners are super friendly and they bake the bread fresh daily. If you haven't tried the lemon cookies they have you're really missing out! They have a lot of other dessert options as well. All the food I've had there has always been delicious but their Bahn Mi's have kept brining me back for years. read more

I recently started working down the street and this place is my favorite new lunch find. I've been trying the Banh Mi options and just ask them what they recommend and I've been very pleased! First the Grilled Pork and this time the Ribeye. The Ribeye Banh Mi is my new favorite. The crunch of the bread, delicious pickled toppings with jalapeños and that Ribeye just melts in your mouth! They are very kind, great food, and great service. For me, if I'm full and lunch is under $10, I am very happy. read more

NG Cafe - Banh Mi menu - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

The restaurant welcomes you into a very well-designed and welcoming space. The staff is friendly and just a great place to get together with friends over good food. The turmeric pancake (bánh xèo) was delicious-- perfectly crispy, light, and packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients. The nước mắm was perfectly balanced--just the right mix of sweet and tangy--and brought everything together. It was exactly what I was searching for. I'll definitely come back, especially for this dish! read more

Another review that is long overdue. The staff here has been excellent and super nice. They handled the pandemic extremely well: shutting down indoor dining early on and making online ordering and pickup simple and safe. We've occasionally grabbed weekend lunch here and were excited to see their indoor dining has opened back up again, a few months ago. We mainly stop by for their Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwiches). Their famous french bread is crispy and delicious and the fillings are consistently great. Over time, we've tried their grilled pork, classic combo, pork belly, tofu, and meatball banh mi and they were all excellent. My personal usual order has been their meatball banh mi. The meatballs are tender with fantastic seasoning. Their Vietnamese Iced Coffee is also sweet and refreshing, and it's hard not to complement the meal with a cup. The prices have slowly gone up over the years (where hasn't?), but the quality of the food is still well worth it. read more

Love the family, wife, husband, son and auntie who owns this restaurant. They just remodeled and it was much needed and looks so good ! So modern and quint! I love their fresh baguettes! I always order 1 to go? Their desserts are delish too made by the son! Love love their sweet cold tofu and Vietnamese banana bread ! My pate & Vietnamese ham banh mi is my fav along with the Bun Cha Ha Noi - it's grilled pork patty, rice noodles, herbs, & their special dipping fish sauce! Highly recommend checking out their desserts and food! read more

The BEST bahn mi in the Austin area! I drive half an hour past several bahn mi spots to get to NG. I get the tofu bahn mi, and my boyfriend gets the grilled pork bahn mi. The other food I've tried here is good as well, including the sesame seed bread and the cookies. To top things off, the owners are very friendly. Always great! read more

NG Cafe is a gem in the city. Great ambience to enjoy a Grilled Pork Bahn Mi on a homemade baguette with a refreshing Yuzu Thyme Lemonade. I had to try the Bun Cha Hanoi too. It was so good my belly ate first and i forgot to take pictures. Great service and hospitality! Enjoy! read more

Cute family run restaurant with good food! I had the banh mi with grilled pork and it was a generous portion with egg drop soup that was also delicious. The kindest family runs this place - they greeted me and were so nice. I loved talking with them. The service was so quality. Definitely will be back and you should support this place too! read more

First, the owner is such a sweet lady. She was very welcoming when I arrived. She even threw in a nice extra treat for me on the way out. The food itself is wonderful. I got the classic combo bahn mi and it was extremely tasty starting with the homemade French bread. I really enjoyed the pate on it, subtle but present. The pepper wings were double fried and came with a great sauce. The vegetable egg rolls were crispy and fresh. 100% recommend this place. Support local. read more

Super cute cafe! Owners are lovely! They make freshly baked breads here. My go to spot for Vietnamese sandwiches.

We took my sister here for her last dinner in Austin before heading back to the West Coast. A GREAT choice! Delicious food, gracious staff and we will definitely be back. read more

NG Cafe - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Let me start off by saying- I love this place! People are nice and the food is good. We order to-go once a week. Why the three stars? The spice levels are never, ever (ever!) consistent. I get the crab fried rice usually. Started out with level 3 and it was a tiny bit too spicy to me so I worked my way down to level 1. However, level 1 is either not spicy AT ALL (I have to add chili oil at home) or spicier than the level 3 I originally tried. My husband, who is obsessed with spicy food, got some fried rice a while back that he couldn't even finish and had to toss because it was so spicy (at a level 1). What he could eat ended up making him sick. Anyway, love this place, truly! But please do better so we can continue to support you. read more

Best Fusion - my taste buds crave NG CAFE. First - the French Baguettes are tops! The Green Curry with French Bread is a delight. Dipping the bread is my favorite way to enjoy the flavorful curry at NG. Spicy if you need it. I like to order 1 less on the 1-5 spicy scale to enjoy the tasty range of flavors. Singapore Noodles with Shrimp - love this dish, almost always eat this ! - but mad I don't eat all the other great dishes. Bahn Mi Sandwiches - Best Bread makes Best Sandwiches - This is where NG is best in Austin. Fresh Tea- Clear and Rich Flavor Friendly Staff- so nice to eat in the restaurant. Everything I ate at NG Cafe is great, i want to try more but so stuck on my favorites. The Lemon Cookies are perfect sweet and lemon. Really nice to cool your tastebuds after a spicy delight. read more

NG Cafe - Pad See Ew with Shrimp - delicious and healthy. - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is the banh mi is the tastiest/best in Austin. I finished my classic combo banh mi in less than 5 minutes and wished for more. One is not enough. The baguette is nicely toasted and every bite has a crunch. Update: I always end up getting their Buy 5, Get 1 free banh mi deal! Pro tip: just ask for them to keep the veggies on the side and not toasted so you can save them for lunch or for a later day. Also recommended: guay tiew (order a baguette on the side and dip it in the soup) or better yet dip your banh mi in the soup. Another recommendation is their banh xeo with shrimp! It might be called the tumeric pancake on their menu. It's so good and crispy. Honestly, I love this place so much. Nothing on her menu disappoints read more

NG Cafe - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas