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    Pho 18

    4.2 (85 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Erica G.

    I have to start with saying their hot tea is AMAZING. I didn't get to try any of the boba options they also had but their regular hot tea was some of the best I've had. Point being, their boba is probably very good! On to their food... unfortunately, not the best. I tried their wonton soup, my mom had their chicken pho and my dad had their beef stew. My dad had to request something else because it was so bad. (Which is rare) Even the young man stated the beef stew wasn't the greatest before he even ate any. We also ordered the spring rolls and those were also surprisingly not great. My wonton soup was also strange.. tasted very fishy and the wontons had a sweet flavor going on. Overall, I would come for their teas, boba and maybe sandwiches, but the soups were just not great. The vibe and decorations the restaurant has are very unique and love the hand made touches that had been added to this place!

    Tried the beef pho and fried chicken rice. My husband really liked his chicken fried rice, first bite of chicken for me was tender and amazing. Second bite the chicken tasted burnt. Beef pho was really good, with perfect broth! Service was decent, slower to receive both meals. One meal came about 5 minutes before the other one. Restaurant was empty with no other patrons. Ambiance was decorated unique, only thing was the temperature. Very warm in here and thermostat was reading 83. Not ideal for eating hot soup.

    Randy C.

    This place was much cheaper in cost compared to 2-3 other pho restaurants in the area by a lot. Others were around $12-$13 which is Crazy for a pho restaurant. This place was around $8-$9. This was comparing the prices of the small bowl. Could you imagine going to a McDonalds and paying $12-$15 for a Big Mac meal? They offer different types of drinks and even have their party tray prices for the popular dishes. The employee that helped me was very nice. The amount of food in the small bowl seemed a little less than what I would get at typical pho restaurant. The pho broth was average. I've had better but I have paid more for broth that was not as good as this place. I would come here again

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    Dew E.

    We've been here maybe 5 times. To go and eating in. I always have the spring rolls and banh mi. Never any complaints about the food and the people here are nice. I always enjoy the interior decor.

    Spring rolls
    Jade P.

    This location is so cute! My boyfriend and I have dined in before, but today we ordered for pick up. The banh mi's here are so good ! The bread is nice and crusty and there's shredded carrots and jalapeños inside! There isn't much meat in them unfortunately as you can see from my photo. A little on the skimpier side, but the flavor is so good that you won't mind as much. My boyfriend only comes here for the banh mi's so yeah they are pretty good! I will say my shrimp spring rolls weren't that good. The peanut sauce that came with them didn't help much either. The sauce was rather watery. All in all this place is convenient! Right around the corner from us and the service is amazing.

    Must try Vietnamese restaurant! I came back several times and always enjoy my meals. The food is delicious, staff friendly and gently with everything, bring chill out feelings to me. The atmosphere is no less important than quality, wooden smell and no lyrics music are so perfect

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    Mark R.

    This place is a little hidden treasure in the far west suburbs of H-town. The decor and music gives the place an ambiance that will set you at peace. The service is always so polite and friendly. I highly recommend you check this place out soon if you haven't yet.

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    Great food and great service! The scenery inside is very cozy and aesthetic. Love the ambiance

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    The people here are very nice! Food is good, decorations are cute! Will definitely come here again!

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    I've been here several times. Good food and friendly staff. Definitely recommend it if you like pho and vietnamese sandwiches.

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    Such a cute little neighborhood pho shop. Great service and the decore was so cute. Pho and spring rolls were delicious. Must try

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    My favorite Pho place in Houston! The food is consistently good and you can tell it's a family recipe.

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    It was good...I've been a few times. I'll keep going...the young lady working the cash register is awesome!

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    Xeo Yum

    4.7
    (115 reviews)
    19.4 mi
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    Xeo Yum is a Vietnamese eatery located in a food hall in Midtown. They are known for their bánh…read morexèo, which is a crispy Vietnamese crepe/pancake. The filling is placed in a pan and then a thin layer of batter made with tumeric and coconut milk yellow batter is poured on top. You wrap the lettuce around the bánh xèo/bánh khọt and dip it in the fish sauce. I got the bánh khọt and the bò né. Bánh khọt is like a mini, thicker version of bánh xèo and came with nine pieces. Their bánh khọt was crispy, sweet and savory, and went well with the fish sauce. Although the portions initally look small, they are very filling. The bò né was filling and sizzling when it came out. It also came with a side of salad. The meat was tender. I really liked the bánh khọt and would definitely come back for them. It's nice having an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in our area, close to us, so we don't have to make the trek to Bellaire every time we crave some Viet food!

    Typically, when an Asian business has a cheeky name like Xeo Yum, it's widely assumed that it's…read moreheavily Americanized and therefore shouldn't be taken seriously. I couldn't have been more wrong. Xeo Yum (#1) as it turns out is one of the most legit Vietnamese places in Midtown serving up some of the city's best banh xeo and banh khot. Located inside of a Food Hall (#2) in the back corner, they have low-key become a destination and without question, the most popular stall in the entire place. The fan base didn't happen overnight but is a direct result of Chef Cuong Nguyen's commitment to quality Vietnamese fare. Banh Xeo is their signature item, which is also known as a sizzling crepe or pancake made of rice flour, tumeric, and coconut milk. The banh xeo holds well, is perfectly crispy, and is nicely stuffed with an assortment of beans sprouts, shrimp, and some of the best grilled pork belly I've had. Another specialty item that doesn't get enough mention is their banh khot, which is similar but has a mini muffin / cupcake like appearance made in a specialty cast iron mold. This version is wonderfully crispy and pairs perfectly with fresh greens and fish sauce with some funk. It is my favorite item here. Some have argued they also serve one of the best bo ne (#3), the Vietnamese version of steak and eggs served in a skillet. The chunks of beef are nice and tender with just a tad of char, served with two fried eggs, and a banh mi baguette with a mix of butter and spare. Normally I think of spam or sausage included with the meats, but Chef Cuong's spin is with cherry tomatoes. It's a different approach and I'm not mad at it. Folks not looking for this can shoot for bo luc lac, aka shaking beef, which is also recommended. The staff here is sweet, hard-working, and very friendly. They also make a mean Vietnamese coffee and offer free iced self-serve water. The prices are what I would expect in a Midtown food hall, and there's plenty of seating. Anyone checking out the food hall need to make Xeo Yum as part of their eating itinerary. __________ (#1) A play on the Vietnamese sizzling crepe, Banh "xeo" and yum" (#2) Previously the Conservatory and now Stestí Food Hall. (#3) Boh-Neh. Not bone.

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    Quan Ba Ky

    4.4
    (135 reviews)
    12.3 mi

    This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

    One of the best Vietnamese places I've ever been hands down. I still think about it a year later…read more They had a very big variety of food on the menu, so you could have your fill of Vietnamese dishes. I believe the crawfish is seasonal, so go during crawfish season because this pho was delicious. The crawfish were so tender and the pho was so flavorful. The beef dish was also so good to eat and balanced. The fried beef balanced so well with the fresh salad and rice. I will say that when we went the parking lot was a little deserted at night. I would definitely lock your doors and take all your valuables. But that's all or Houston, so just stay safe!

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    Huynh Restaurant

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    20.4 mi
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    Solid Vietnamese restaurant located in downtown/east downtown (EaDo) that's been around for…read moredecades. It's walkable from the George R Brown Convention Center and the Marriott Marquis where we found ourselves for a staycation in Houston. I've been to Huynh's many times but it had been a while since I don't frequent downtown nor the medical center as much as I used to. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it's only a 5 minute walk from Marriott Marquis. We walked in late on a Saturday evening (the night of an Astros game down the street at Daikin Park) around 8 pm. We were promptly seated, and the service overall was very good. Everyone was friendly and attentive. My glass of water was always full. We ordered a standard large pho with 4 meats. At first I thought the broth looked a little light, but overall it was delicious. Grilled pork vermicelli with egg roll was amazing as expected. And lastly the pan fried noodle seafood plate was a hit. Everything we ordered and ate was great and we devoured it all. I will say that Huynh's is pricey, so don't think this is like cheap Asian takeout. It's quite nice in terms of ambiance despite the tight parking and surrounding businesses being a bit dingy. Enjoy!

    Very good pho broth and noodles, but EVERYTHING ELSE is meh. The real community has moved outta the…read morearea. You should look for better options than this one in the city. Ppl are nice and service was great!

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    Bún Nhân Quán

    4.1
    (94 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    This is a good casual dining experience with authentic Vietnamese dishes. And some of these dishes…read moreare not sold or prepared in other restaurants. The place is almost always busy proving the quality of the food and the kind attentive service from the staff. When you enter, I usually just a spot and I'm quickly spotted by a waiter. They take the order quickly and the food comes out relatively quickly and hot. The staff even call out the classic phrase "Nước sôi!" when they bring a hot dish out of the kitchen. This phrase translates to boiling water, but they do this for patron safety. I've ordered the Cơm chiên gà xối mỡ which is fried rice with crispy chicken. The rice and chicken are cooked perfectly and the rice has crunch bits made for it. The chicken also has two dipping sauces that come with it. 5/5 taste We have also had the Bánh Khọt which comes as separate small pancake style foods stuffed with shrimp and batter with a side if fresh vegetables and fish sauce. 5/5 taste They also have some refreshing drinks and soft drinks as well. Large parking lot and the restaurant is in a strip center. Will return!

    Located in the My Hoa Market Plaza, this restaurant is a one-stop shop for satisfying all your to…read moreVietnamese noodle soup and street food cravings. The menu extensive, so there's definitely something for everyone. While the price might seem a little high at first glance, but the portion are generous and many dishes are made to share. The Bun Mam was packed with abundance of fresh seafood and it came with great noodle portion, enough to split the bowl between the table. The Banh Khot was perfectly crispy on the outside, while staying light and delicate on the inside. It paired great with their house-made kumquat dipping sauce. It was a little sweet for liking, but diluting with some water balanced it out nicely. I had a great experience and left impressed by both dishes I've tried. I'll definitely will be back to explore more of their menu, especially their variety of snail dishes which looked incredibly delicious.

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    HEM Kitchen And Bar

    4.1
    (433 reviews)
    12.2 mi
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    I had little experience with Vietnamese cuisine and so did not know what to expect when I went to…read moredone at Hem. Oh how I've been missing out! I loved the street vendor feel that hits you from the moment you walk up with the casual outdoor seating. However, the interior, with its regal decor and trendy feel was what caught my attention. Our waiter was very kind and took time to explain the items on the menu, and his recommendation of the egg coffee drink was perfect for what I was looking for! The egg rolls, skewers, fried rice and clams were all delicious. Everything was rich in flavor and unique compared to other Asian cuisines I had tried before. Can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu!

    Hem has quickly become one of my go-to spots for Vietnamese street food. The vibe is good with a…read morecute, traditional street food feel for their outdoor seating, and their indoor decor is just as charming, especially during the holiday season. The food is consistently great, and the prices are reasonable, especially considering the wide range of seafood options. I've tried the razor clams, and the grilled pompano, and I highly recommend both! They also have a solid lunch menu, which makes it an even better value. Service is always good, and the seating areas, inside and out, are very inviting. Definitely worth checking out!

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    Crispy pork belly (GET THIS!) $16
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