A good friend told us about this little gem of a restaurant; he often bought the banh mi to go for us at work and said they're a great family-owned business. Had time today to stop by and met Daniel, who immediately knew who we were when we said our friend would buy us their sandwiches. Daniel was super warm and inviting to my wife and I and we knew he valued our patronage and we knew we feel good about spending our hard-earned money with him. He went over their selection and we decided to go for their wonderful deal of buy 5 sandwich and get the 6th one free along with drinks and some delicious Vietnamese yogurt. We got the thit nuong (BBQ) and the combo, and both were spectacular. I mean it, they were SPECTACULAR; the bread was toasty, yet soft and warm, the meats tasted perfectly seasoned & prepared and the veggies and pickled carrots were next-level fresh and many times, it's the veggies that will make or break any banh mi. I've grown up eating many banh mi from many different restaurants all around SW Houston and Chinatown, and by far and hands down, Nguyen Ngoc's is the best of the best. Check 'em out for sure and tell Daniel and his wonderful team and family David & Amy sent you. read more

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This is it -- I am never getting my Banh Mi from anywhere else again. The "Buy 5 Get 1 Free" deal was incredible. I picked up two Combination, two Grilled Pork, and two Shredded Chicken with vegetables on the side to eat for later. The Banh Mi ended up being devoured immediately because they were just so delicious. The flavor took me back to my childhood when Banh Mi used to be simple. These days, you are paying nearly $9 for a "modernized" version and it doesn't even come close. Overload on meat doesn't equal to great taste. The owner was kind and cared for every customers who walked in. I really appreciate his ethic and I will continue to support the establishment. read more

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I've never been here before and thought the sandwiches I got were pretty good. The bread was a mix of French bread (po'boy-like) and baguette. I thought everything tasted pretty fresh on a Saturday at 11am. The croissant looked a little dry but was so buttery that it was still soft. I don't typically see the French salami so that was exciting. Typically, if I'm in the area, I get Thang Hung's sandwiches, so it's nice to find another option nearby. read more

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This restaurant never fails to amaze me with their amazing customer service, quality, food, and affordable prices. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area and don't be afraid to try something new. read more

Nguyen Ngoc - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Such amazing staff, fresh food and clean space. A little hidden but definitely recommend!!

I was contemplating gatekeeping this item-- but.. If you haven't tried their banh pate chaud, please do!! They sell out really early, so make sure to make it out there early to snag some. Their health "cooling" drink is also delicious! read more

This place has been around for six years but I'm just now discovering this hidden gem! Definitely gives off mom-and-pop shop vibes. The owner is a super sweet gentleman who chatted with us while we waited for our orders. I've been searching for a new regular place to get bahn mi and this just might be it. They have an option to get your sandwich on a croissant bun, which I had never tried before and loved! Not to mention the price is good for the size of their sandwiches. The rice cake omelette was cooked to perfection, I almost wish I had eaten it before driving all the way home. Lastly, the cafe sua da was pretty good! I usually don't get this type of drink because it's either too sweet or too bitter for my liking, but I think this one is a happy middle. It definitely gave me the caffeine boost I needed to make it through the afternoon! read more

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nguyen ngoc has by far my favorite banh mi! what makes a good banh mi? it's all about that perfect combo of crusty baguette, savory meats, fresh veggies, and that hint of tangy pickled daikon and carrots. the bread here is super crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, and they don't skimp on the fillings. the balance of flavors is just spot on, with the right amount of pate, meats, and fresh herbs. it's a bit of a drive for me, but it's so worth it! it's located next to a gas station, and the inside seating is small, but i love eating my sandwich there in peace before continuing on my day. definitely a hidden gem! read more

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I'll start off by stating that the staff were very friendly. No issues there. The ambiance was fine. It's a hole in the wall and there was actually a decent amount of seating available. The main reasons for my 3 star review are the following: - The bathroom was inconveniently out of order so I had to eat a sandwich without washing my hands. They did have hand sanitizer but it was obviously mixed with water or some other liquid to dilute it and it made my hands stickier than they were in the first place. The whole experience was a little icky because of that. I appreciate the dine in option, but you have to let people either wash their hands or provide a decent hand sanitizer that doesn't look super suspicious. And I don't like holding my pee while eating. This isn't NYC where a lack of public restrooms is expected. - The banh mi was good but not great. I could have used some more char on the grilled pork. The size was fair. - The eggrolls also tasted good but were the smallest ones I've seen in a long time. Just way too small and expensive. Don't get these unless you're just that rich. - Lastly, not a big deal but when I went to pay, the paper receipt had the check boxes for tip options and the lowest option was 20%. I don't mind tipping 20% which I did, but there was no table service, no water, and no bathroom. It's basically a takeout establishment. Also when you're done eating, you have to throw the food away yourself and I cleaned the table myself too. Chick-Fil-A provides way more service than this place and they don't expect a minimum 20% tip. Overall the food was good but I won't be going back because no bathroom or sink at all is just not acceptable at a food service establishment. And again, the staff were super friendly and competent. I wish them well. read more

Nguyen Ngoc - Banh mi thit nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I finally found a Croissant Banh Mi that doesn't BLOW So if you come with me, so to speak, I will SHOW You where it is, what to get, and then you will KNOW That the best Banh Mi in town is at Nguyen NGOC There's lots of great Viet places for you to GO But you need to come and try this place now, ALTHOUGH You'll die from pleasure like Jason Scott Lee did in the CROW Cause no Banh Mi is better than Nguyen NGOC So after you and I hook up in the CHATEAU With me and Barbie and your boyfriend as a COMBO Right in the middle of the AFTERGLOW Let's head out for Banh Mi at NGUYEN NGOC So good you'll cut your ear off like VAN GOGH It's so cheap, you can keep your funds in ESCROW Like Hailee Steinfeld, you can even come SOLO Cause no Banh Mi tastes as good as Nguyen NGOC WHAT WHAT to get: Croissant Banh Mi WHAT not to get: A Cross Ant. Angry ants can be scary. The battle for the best Banh Mi sandwich in Houston rages on. But as far as I'm concerned, it's over, because Nguyen Ngoc is the Nguyen-er. Get it. Get it. Absolutely incredible sandwiches, although I don't love the Vietnamese iced coffee here as much as I do at other places. These are some of the best Vietnamese sandwiches in town, and absolutely as good as the rival and former associate and relative at the other location which is on Bellaire. See, I have a big appetite, and a big C**K The kind that RHCP would cover with a SOCK And my body's owned by Barbi, she has it on LOCK And when we want Banh Mi, we come to NGOC Nguyen Ngoc serves spectacular Banh Mi on soft delicious Croissant sandwiches. You can get traditional bread if you like (and you should, because it's great), but their croissants are really really really good - and it works. They're spelled slightly differently because of massive family drama, but this place is one of the very best Vietnamese sandwich spots in town, and even though they have a lot of rules and are pretty anal retentive, and some of the service might rub you the wrong way, it's absolutely worth coming here for this little local family owned sandwich shop that makes some of the very best food in the city. Definitely one of the best sandwich shops in the city and easily a five-star destination. One of the best Banh Mi shops I've ever been to, anywhere. Make sure, if you're in Houston, you give it a try. Maybe I should just rap. So let me finish up with another fine FLOW I first tried this sandwich long AGO Barbie loves it from her pink hair to her pretty pink TOE There's no better Banh Mi than Nguyen NGOC So bring your fave girl, or your ma, or your BEAU And bring your main chick, or your fave side HO Settle down with a 'wich and a cup of Viet JOE Cuz the best Banh Mi in town is at Nguyen NGOC From Cypress, Spring, Tomball, it's just a stone's THROW And when you taste it you'll be like WHOA And it'll cost you hardly any of your DOUGH So come for Banh Mi with me at Nguyen NGOC So stop snorting the powder that looks like SNOW And forget Cali Sandwich (that stale meat THO) And don't touch me there, cuz you're making it GROW And come with me now for Banh Mi at Nguyen NGOC WHAT read more

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Yes, it is located in the Hong Kong food market side BUT it's not in that property. It's a little maze to get in but it's worth it. The guy on the phone was extremely nice. I was lost and he helped me get there. I placed a phone order with him, and when I got there they were halfway done with it. The place is busy and it's clean. They only serve sandwiches and they know exactly what they are doing. Most places, the bread is really crunchy to a point you can't really taste the meat. This one was just perfect. The meat was perfectly cooked also. The entire experience was a 5/5. read more

The pork banh mi we ordered was incredible- bread crunchy and fresh, full of well-season grilled pork, fresh vegetables, moist from the condiments; an amazingly delicious banh mi. The owner was extremely friendly and the prices are more than reasonable. Vietnamese coffee is amazing as well, can't recommend this place enough read more

Best bahn mi sandwich in Houston. Hands down. Amazing services and food. Probably the best bahn mi I have ever had.

I came here many years ago before they changed names and ownerships. It's in an area with several Vietnamese stores, but on a corner. So a little hard to get to from some directions. Last time I had the ribeye sandwich, which was really good...this time I had the bbq pork. They do have several tables for dine in...but I believe most customers order to go. This most recent time I came before 4pm on a Sunday and yelp indicates they close at 4...but the sign says 6pm. So their is some confusion. However, they do sell out some days, so that is why you would not want to show up near closing any day of the week. My bbq pork sandwich was ok, nothing really spectacular. I took it home to eat, so it was near room temp by then, but the flavor didn't change too much with the drop in temperature. Overall, this little shop is an option if you're in the area, since they do have milk teas as well, but I dont feel it ranks up there with the top sandwich shops in Houston. read more

My family always went to the banh mi shop behind this place but today I decided to cheat on them and tried Nguyen Ngoc. Pretty much I'm breaking up with the shop in the back because Nguyen Ngoc is where it's at!!! I've heard of croissant banh mis before but Yooooo, this is it right here. Going to base this entire review off of just that. Got the croissant with bbq meat and seriously, it was so good. Yeah I'm used to the banh mis on a French baguette BUT THIS CROISSANT DOEEEEEEEE! Mmmmmh okay so the croissant was crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, buttery with a hint of sweetness and a beautiful golden brown color. The grilled meat was seasoned perfectly and the freshly pickled veggies added a nice crunch. That's probably all the veggies I'm going to eat for the day, no lie. Added extra paté and butter and didn't even add an egg like I usually do to my banh mi because this was already rich and indulgent. Got the special combination banh mis on baguettes for my parents because they're basic. Didn't have to wait in a long line and prices aren't super expensive. Coming back to spend all my money. read more

Nguyen Ngoc - Croissant banh mi with grilled meat - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Worth a try! Very good banh mi with a lot of choices. Service was fast and we will definitely come back. read more

There's quite a few Vietnamese sandwich shops in my area. I've tried most. This one is by far great quality! It is owner operated, great customer service! They even have a frequent buyers card, ask next time you are there. This shop also has choice desserts. Discounts are offered when you make it a meal: sandwich, chips and drinks. My favorite is the steak & eggs sandwich read more

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Tucked away behind the Blind Eye of Hong Kong market is this little mom-and-pop sandwich shop that always sells fresh ingredients. The main sell here is the Vietnamese sandwiches along with a couple of small side items and your drinks. Owner is very very nice and willing to suggest anything to you if you are not well versed on what to pick out at a place like this. This is the equivalent of a Vietnamese Subway. Prices are a tad on the high side for the sandwich but this is nothing that was made yesterday. The seating inside you could probably fit maybe 25 of your friends that's probably it. Parking is a little tight when it gets busy but it's only the people that can find this place that would have a problem. Pick you up one of these sandwiches and a Vietnamese iced coffee, you'll love it here. read more

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Ate here for lunch on Saturday. It was our first visit. It was located on the corner of a tiny shopping center. The restaurant is small; only three tables and some seats along the window too. It was clean and also had a few drink coolers against another wall. I ordered the BBQ pork Banh mi with a fried egg. We also ordered Bánh bot chiên (fried rice cake omelet)to share. The bánh mi was more a "traditional" sandwich then most places around. It was very tasty. My egg was cooked just right. My husband's egg was a little over done. (No runny yolk) My husband really like the flavor of his sandwich as well. Now on to the rice omelet. I love these things!!! They are simple but tasty. The one we ordered here was really good but a tad small. I think because they put it in a styrofoam container to serve it to you. It was yummy. Would definitely order that again. The only thing is for the size of it $6. was s little high. We would eat here again. (But we are never in that area) If you are; give them a try. read more

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We love this place! Not only is it the best tasting bahn mi but also very decently priced! The fifth sandwich is free! I love the steak sandwich! My absolute favorite but you can't go wrong with bbq pork, tofu, and the yummy eggrolls either. We've tried other bahn mi places but nothing compares to this one. We will always come back. The owner is such a nice man too! read more

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Thanks to Uber eats I found the best Bahn Mi!! I got the pork and added the patè. Adding patè makes it truly authentic. I also added extra veggies and meat. It was delicious! I ate the whole thing in one day. I usually eat half the next day but I couldn't wait. And it is pretty big. My husband got vermicelli with beef. That was also very good. But I do think the pork was better. Highly recommend!! I will get photos next time. We just dug in! read more

I was craving Bahn mi and wanted to try something new than my usual spot. I saw this hole in the wall and you know what they way about hole in the walls... they have the best food! I ordered the rice plate and bbq pork bahn mi. Everything was so good! i had a solid 15min drive home and food was still hot like it was just made. I def would be returning! Customer service was 10/10, proportion was 10/10, freshness was 10/10 and food was overall 100/10! read more

Best Banh Mi in the neighborhood !!!! I always get mine with a fried egg makes it so much better, great baguette, which makes the sandwich read more

I wanted to try it since I always pass by. It's over priced and I didn't thu k I could ever have a Vietnamese sandwich I didn't like. I did the buy 5 get one free. After he charged my card he tells me I charge $1 extra when you do they deal with a card. The sandwiches lack flavor. The combination had three thin slices of meat for almost $6 I expected more flavor as I should have went to my usual spot across the street. The bbq one was very mediocre and I end up throwing three sandwiches. Never again read more

Took a chance, and tried a hole in the wall because of all the good reviews. Not sure if they are under new management, and that is the reason for my experience versus the other people raving about this place. The guy that took my order was polite, "what you want?" Veggie sandwich, and an order of Spring Rolls please. He took my order, and went to the back I kept hearing the microwave door slam, buzz, ding, and I almost walked out but I stayed, paid for my order, and took it to my office. The sandwich was okay, after I fished out all the tofu out. The tofu had no flavor, and the texture was gross. On to the Spring Rolls, they were misshaped, one skinny, one the size of a burrito as if a child made them. I bit into the skinny one, it was hot, and even though I used the peanut sauce it had a strong fishy taste. It fell apart, and I quit attempting to eat it. I passed on the burrito sized spring roll, and threw it away. Needless to say I'm out 9 bucks, and still hungry. Yelpers you let me down. read more

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I always get the beefsteak ribeye. Staff is great, service is quick, ingredients is quality Honestly one of my fav spots to get a banh mi in Houston The bread itself is just absolutely perfect. Fluffy inside but it has a good crisp to it too. The juices from the beefsteak soaks into the bread and makes every bite so flavorful and juicy. I'm telling y'all, get you some beefsteak banh mi in your life right now. read more

10/10 recommend for being so sweet & accommodating! If you're looking for banh mi in the area, DO NOT go to vina bakery! especially after I seen that they used the same gloves to eat with and make their sandwiches for customers. Anyway, I got the buy 5 get 1 free banh mi read more

We love this place! Their banh mis and desserts are amazing!!! Everything is made fresh and you can tell! The ribeye sandwich is ! Also, get the tiramisu. Actually get two! They are that good! read more

On the way to the airport, wanted some last minute Banh Mi. Found this place and it's so good! Got the Vietnamese combination. The shredded chicken threw me off but with a little bit with the extra pate, it was perfect. Would go back to try the mango green tea, oolong milk tea and other sandwiches. Got the French combination to go! read more

Really solid. Wish they would give itemized receipts because I think I may have been charged. * free drink if you check in * I got a ribeye steak sandwich with pork and an egg. Really good stuff. The bread was stale though. Wish it would have been fresh and crunchy. I will go back. Where can you get a bbq grilled pork sand which for 3.25? The people are very friendly. The egg rolls are really good as well What's really strange is I know I have reviewed this place. Somehow it's gone. Also if you buy 5 sand whiches you get one free so that's a good deal if you have a big party. Fast service as well. read more

Nguyen Ngoc - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First of at these are the best Vietnamese sandwiches around! And the customer service is always great but today I ordered from door dash and I wasn't worried about the wait because these sandwiches are worth it but they decided to send me an extra sandwich for the wait. They are so sweet! Today they exceeded my expectations. read more

Nguyen Ngoc - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Am I the only whose mouth is completely destroyed after eating crunchy or toasted bread? The roof of my mouth feels s like I've been eating gravel. Still worth it though. Ahh, my little bahn mi sammy. This simple, yet perfect sandwich will always make this gal happy. $3.75 for the French combination bahn mi really impressed me. I personally would have liked a lot more pate and cilantro than what was in mine but the flavor of this sandwich was really good. The bread was extremely fresh and even though my mouth betrayed me once again, I still enjoyed devouring it. Great fresh ingredients and a must try for those into great sandwiches. Tip: They charge .50 if you use your credit/debit card so bring cash if you're pinching pennies. read more

Nguyen Ngoc - French combo 4 bucks. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Where are the owners of nguyen Ngo 2 and when are they coming back???!?!??!? Where's Lex? Where's his brother? Where are the chefs?!?!? I got two sandwhich bbq pork and the meatball sandwhich.... The meatball sandwhich -doesn't compare to nguyen Ngo 2 Bbq pork -I guess this can be a healthier option bc there weren't any spices.. I want to just add additional soy sauce or something I wouldn't come back for these sandwhiches The bread however is delicious!!!!! Soft, perfect amount of chewiness and it's perfect. Moderate amount of veggies and meat ratio! However the spices/ seasoning and flavors are off! I need to know where nguyen Ngo 2 went! read more

Nguyen Ngoc - Bbq pork/ meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been going here since Nguyen they opened. The make a fresh delicious sandwich every time. I am never disappointed. The food is fast, yet very flavorful and not overly cooked. The cook balance the flavor very well. p read more

Great spot family owned with pride you can taste. Will definately be back. I had a traditional bbq pork Bahn MI. Met the owner whom cooks the meat every hour for maximum flavor. And the veggies are also very fresh. The bread was also toasted perfectly. read more

Nguyen Ngoc - Bbq pork Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I frikkin love this place!! The man who runs this store is so sweet and happy and the sandwiches are divine. They don't skimp on anything here. My bánh mì was PACKED with meat. I like the classic cold cut but my husband and kiddos love their grilled pork. So glad I don't have to drive all way to Bellaire for good bánh mì. read more

Delicious food. Vietnamese combination and their rolls are my go to. the times i have been it hasn't been that busy but they do the rolls fresh so it might take like 10mins read more

The best bánh mì in the area 249. Everything is perfect and yummy. The yogurt is also great. I love the combination meat wwith pate and mayonnaise handmade. A perfect place for bánh mì lover. Highly recommended this shop. read more

I know I've written a review for this place before. Anyhoo... All I can say is get your bahn mi crave satisfied here! This place has been around for quite some time & there's a reason why. Each time I've come in, the service is quick, friendly & my order - either to-go or in house - is always right! They also keep it very clean & for it to be a smaller space, there's pretty good amount of seating inside. I've tried most of their menu items & never disappointed. The Vietnamese & French combo sandwiches are my faves. And of course I always add the egg! Always cooked perfectly. Veggies are always fresh, bread doesn't shred the roof of your mouth to pieces & they're not skimpy on the fillings. The eggrolls are pretty darn good too. On my recent visit I was starving, so my pic is crappy because I was in a rush to chow down!! LOL And you absolutely can't beat the prices! If you haven't already, give this place a try. You won't regret it. read more

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Just had a thit nuong(Bbq pork) at this place. It's a hit!!! . The meat and condiments has a balance flavor. Bread was crispy on the outside yet moist on the inside. Will be back to try other sandwiches. read more

Nguyen Ngoc - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas