The service is great - I'll start with that. That's an additional star. Decor - are we really going to talk about that at a pho restaurant? Next. The pho. Ok. I'm a bit of a texture-eater as well as the flavors, and the noodles here a bit hard and just didn't cut it for me. The flavoring was a bit bland too, and while many probably prefer that to the salty vat of MSG that is usually pho, I just didn't like the combination. Oh but! The sweet rice shrimp cake is delicious! So for that I'll go, and maybe I'll try something else next time :) read more

The venue is not much to speak of, but their food- delish. Very authentic and ridiculously inexpensive. Seems like they're known for their bun bo hue. I usually order pho at pho restaurants, but I made an exception this time and was happy I did. We ordered the bun bo hue and the bun rieu oc (periwinkle). My son had the pho and said it was very good. Hubby had the grilled beef/egg roll vermicelli. He was impressed too, especially with how generous they are with their proteins considering the cost. I would definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

Delicious Mi Quang! By far the best in Houston. Service was super fast and to the point. My order came out in about 3 minutes, perfect when you're super hungry. Will definitely be back soon!!! read more

Definitely a mom and pop shop that offer all of the authentic flavors! I'm sad they don't have banh beo on the menu anymore though. I always order the pho and banh bot loc here. Best pho in Houston in my opinion! read more

Yummy pho! A little slower than I prefer for take out but I did come during the lunch rush. I still think some sit-down people got served before me, but maybe they were regulars... I loved the fish sauce and the noodles and just everything was great in my vermicelli bowl!! Love love! Will be back! (Just maybe not for takeout, we may sit down and enjoy it)! read more

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I found this hidden gem by accident a few months ago and I'm so glad that I did. This is now my primary go-to restaurant for Vietnamese food! The quality is second to none and I especially love their Hu Tieu Nam Vang Nuoc and Mi Quang. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try! read more

I figured I should try this place out cause it's cold, 46° outside, and I really wanted some soup. Thankfully this place was close by my house. Staff is really friendly, host was really attentive to everyone. I tried the seafood soup and it was amazing! In my opinion if you finish the broth then that soup was totally worth it and you better bet I finished it. Also got an order of spring rolls that came with really good peanut sauce. What I love best is the price. For two large bowls of soup and an order of spring rolls it came out to twenty bucks. Definitely coming back! read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in houston! Great service, the waitress knows mine and my kids order right when we get there! I love this place!! read more

We love this family owned neighborhood favorite! It's the best pho in the area, great flavor and good quality meat! I am typically picky about the meatballs in my pho too but theirs is great! We always get the tai, nam, chin, and bo vien in our bowls. I've also tried their Mi Quang and Hu Tieu dry and won tons and did not disappoint! So full of flavor and very authentic. read more

Looks can be deceiving. This is a great hole in the wall for good basic pho. The food came out fast which is great because I went during the lunch rush. The broth is savory and the meat is tender. I always get the chicken soup and it does not disappoint. The staff is friendly and at your service for anything you need. They do have a $10 minimum charge on cards, so be sure to take cash just in case read more

Very good amount of food. I ordered a bowl of Pho in large size, a lot of meat and noodle. Good service. However the flavor of the broth is quite sweet for my taste. Location is easy to find and next to Asian market. I'll try other dishes next time. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the best pho I've ever had in the Houston area. I come here at least once a week or I'll start getting itchy for their food. They also serve Bun Bo Hue and it is amazing! If you're hungry enough, the shrimp and ham spring rolls are awesome for an appetizer! Don't hesitate to give them a try read more

I came here because of the yelp reviews and was disappointed. There was a lot of MSG and oil in the broth (I tried pho, bun bo hue, and mi quang). Bun bo and mi quang were okay. Service was slightly slow, but waitress was nice. The place was a little run down. Portions were okay but I'm used to bigger portion sizes at other restaurants. read more

One of the best Veitnamese restaurants in North Houston. Love their egg rolls. Staff is friendly. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great authentic Vietnamese food. Their forte is the Mi Quang (yellow flat noodles). Also bought the parties trays for an event. Fair price, friendly service, and most importantly... Great Food!! Disclaimer: Kind of a whole a wall place, ambiance is not all that great but I didn't care, food is good haha. I love nearby so I was happy to find a good viet place so I don't have to drive far to get good authentic viet food. read more

The food here is not bad but the pho is filled with MSG so that's probably why it was so tasty. I was dying of thirst afterwards. The spring rolls were good and reasonably sized portions, the peanut sauce was also very good. I can't get over the fact that this place was so dirty. My silverwares still had food stains and the table was icky. The whole time a fly kept flying around. I asked for a small child bowl which they usually bring with plasticware and a scissor but she brought out the bowl only.. then I had to ask for a plastic fork.. brought that out but no scissor so I had to ask again. So you think a 4yr old can eat with chopsticks?? I don't know what she was thinking read more

Pho Luc Lac - Dirty walls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went there with friends. They have delicious hot pho. I have not tried too many items. I would certainly recommend it. After going there a few times, I start to think this place has the best Pho if not one of the best. read more

They have really good banh beo and banh tai vat! Their food are authentic Vietnamese and I highly recommend their mi quang and bun bo hue is worth trying. I like their pho bo vien (beef meatballs), their bo vien are homemade and not frozen from the store. When I need to satisfy my Vietnamese food craving, this is my go-to Vietnamese place and it's not in the hustle and bustle of the Vietnamese strip restaurant on Bellaire. The price is decent and not over-priced at all. Great hole-in-the-wall and family owned restaurant! read more

Delicious! Been getting Doordash from here constantly through quarantine and the quality remains amazing!

So for some reason, I decided to take on this bet. No red meat for a month. Well crap. I usually get Pho Dac Biet when I go to a Vietnamese restaurant. With the help of my fellow Yelpers, I was able to decide on a dish (more like dishes). Now, Yes. It is true. The restaurant is in a questionable area but the staff were as nice as they can be! Our waiter/cashier was the sweetest. She told us what was around and what used to be and etc. I got Ca Phe Sua Da, Banh Beo, Banh Bot Loc, and Mi Quang. They came out pretty and and it was pretty darn good I must say! It was so nostalgic for me. Very much resembled my childhood. The surroundings and the taste of the food. Not many places can imitate homemade. You guys know what I mean with Momma's cooking. This place came close. Mm mm mm. Unfortunately I don't have pictures because I'm too much of a fatty and didn't want to be rude while the food is waiting there for me to devour it. I live in the Galleria and would definitely come back. We usually resort to Pho Binh on Fountain View but $12+ for Pho is outrageous. Now I know I it comes with the territory being in this area but we usually save that as a last resort and lazy days. Give this place a try if you're in the area or just want try out a new Viet place! read more

This place is very close by my work and I always go here to get my authentic Vietnamese fix. Inexpensive food but an authentic taste - you can't beat that. If you need a reminder of where your nonAmerican-born Vietnamese parents took you all the time when you were younger, this is the place to go. Ambience is nostalgic to me for this reason. Don't go here if you're looking for excellent albeit decent service. Banh bot loc - I always start with these and take the leftovers back to work for an afternoon snack. Com bo luc lac - Delicious! If you don't like chewy meat, don't get this. My coworker didn't care for the texture, but at the end of the day, that's what bo luc lac is supposed to be. Mi Quang - Delicious and their main staple. Must try this! Bun Rieu - Authentic! Some places make it too salty, but here is just like grandma's cooking. Pho - Never tried it, but I heard it's mediocre. read more

My boyfriend and I love this place. The waitress's/hostess is super friendly and remembers how I like my pho when I come in. The broth has flavor and the soup is a good ratio of meat and noodles. The service is super quick because it's typically not so busy but I'm okay with the one on one service. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants good food, quick service, and just a quiet atmosphere. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Pho tai chin small bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

WOW that's what I have to say about the food here. Got house special noodles and grill pork rice plate. The freshness and authentic favor make this place a little hidden gene in SB. read more

I have been devouring piping hot bowls of pho for over a decade and have enjoyed it in the Washington DC metro area, New Orleans, Atlanta, Toronto, Chicago and Houston. I can say that Pho Luc Lac is the best pho I've had. The broth has a deep, rich and flavorful beef taste and is always served hot and more importantly, the good taste is consistent. The vegetables are always fresh and clean. And Pho Luc Lac spring rolls with the grilled pork is oh so tasty. I've been to this restaurant 2-3 times a week since coming to the Houston area for work. Service is always good, fast and friendly and prices are very reasonable. I've to Pho Dien and Pho Saigon in Houston, their broth is similarly good but not as good as Pho Luc Lac. And Pho Luc Lac has some of the best spring rolls in Houston. I've had spring rolls at other restaurants but the others never seemed as fresh or as tasty as Pho Luc Lac. This place is a gem. If you like pho, you owe it to yourself to try Pho Luc Lac. read more

My first time here.. Their spring rolls are delicious. Mi quang is very flavorful and definitely not a disappointment! I suggest you to try this place. It's small.. kind of a hole in the wall but the food is fresh and great. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Shrimp spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is the best pho I've ever had. I order take out pretty frequently, and it's always amazing. This is delicious food at a very reasonable price. I will continue to support them and suggest that if you are looking for a good Vietnamese restaurant, you come here! I am never disappointed. read more

My family isn't Vietnamese...but we LOVE pho. We usually eat it at Kim Son in Memorial (mainly because we live close and it's clean), but came across this restaurant on Yelp. It had only 12 reviews, but all were 4+ stars. So, we google mapped the address and took a chance. When we found it, it wasn't in the nicest of neighborhoods, and there were only 3 other customers inside. We were hesitant...but we decided to go in. We are sooo glad we did. The server was super sweet and attentive, and the food was amazing. We ordered: Shrimp spring rolls - very fresh ingredients Fried egg rolls - very crisp and delicious (so good, that my daughter asked to order more to go) Pho Ga & Beef - both broths were very flavorful and plenty of noodles We will definitely be returning with the rest of my family. Best yet...it's super cheap! read more

Family owned, good service and food is quick. Mi Quang is the authentic, best in Houston for sure, better than all Bellaire restaurants I've tried Rice plates and vermicelli bowls are plentiful and seasoned very nicely. Spring rolls are good size and fresh tasting I have never tried their pho so I cannot vouch for that read more

I had a major craving for banh bot Loc and banh beo. The banh bot loc was ridiculously good today. However, you have to inhale them right away otherwise eating it lukewarm is meh. I'm not sure if I was hungry, but it was the perfect texture and seasoned right. The egg rolls were fresh and hot. It would recommend this restaurant for anyone craving a quick fix for Viet food. read more

Hands down my favorite place to eat bun rieu and bun bo hue. It's the most authentic tasting so far to me, and it's affordable. The place is owned by a Vietnamese family and they're always so nice to us whenever we would stop by and eat! read more

After coming back about a dozen times now, I am still claiming this place as my favorite pho restaurant. Their pho and udon bowls are ALWAYS on point. My man always gets his chargrilled pork bc it's is also always on point. Spring rolls are the best we have had anywhere in Texas and I travel often and have lived in SA, Austin and Dallas. Houston's best! read more

The best pho in the spring branch area hands down. It does slightly have a msg flavor but overall has very good broth. I swear this place would be so much better off if it had better location. The aroma of the pho smacks you in the face as soon as you walk in and leaves you at the mercy of the lady to bring out the bowl of hot pho. Generally, I'm one of those people who add a lot to my pho, but this is one of those places where I can eat it plain. Just a little squeeze of lime and you're good to go. The interior could use a little work, and the place always closes early but I'm always making my way back for that slurp of good pho. read more

I've been here several times and the food has always been on point. The Bun Bo Hue is the best within 10 miles. Enough said. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not the prettiest restaurant but it was legit. There is a distinct smell inside that would turn my gf off from coming here but I can overlook that and come by myself when the food is good. The food is good! The pork, shrimp, beef, egg roll, vermicelli was really good. I truly enjoyed it. I wasn't sure how to eat it properly/traditionally but the waiter "B" explained it too me. After the fact, "B" showed me that I needed to pour the provided fish sauce in the the dish and mix. Thanks "B". Got it for next time. Either way is was delicious. The dish is something I could see myself getting it over and over. I recommend it. Compared to all the pop-up Pho restaurants around town this one has me believing that people who know authentic Vietnamese food come here. There where "Asians" eating here and that made me feel good about the quality and authenticity of the food I was getting. Definitely be back. Like I mentioned, the staff was helpful to guide me through my experience. read more

Really like this place for Pho. The flavor of the pho is great. Just the right amount per serving. The service here is awesome. Very fast and attentive to customer's needs. The Vietnamese egg rolls are very good as well. read more

Fantastic service and the pho is exceptional! I enjoy eating here at least once a week! Should be 10 stars or more!!

Hands down the best Mi Quang i've ever had. Have you ever tried take-out Pho, only to be disappointed how the flavor just isn't as good as when sitting in the restaurant? Well, something in the broth is magical, because it was every bit as good even after the transportation process. Bo luc lac was OK. read more

I can't say enough about the food here- it is fresh, authentic, and served quickly in nice portion sizes. I discovered this restaurant through other Yelp reviews (thanks guys!) and wouldn't have tried it otherwise. The location is easy to get in and out of, and there's plenty of parking, but in general it's in a somewhat run down area. The restaurant itself doesn't look like much from the outside and doesn't have the greatest ambiance either, but oh my! the food is worth it. Everything my family has tried on the menu has been amazing and the selection satisfies my picky children and special dietary needs sister as well. The tables are set with anything you'd need- utensils, chopsticks, condiments, napkins- so this is a very help yourself kind of place, but the staff are overwhelmingly responsive if you ask them for anything. If I were rating on food, service, friendliness, menu selection, speed, and price or value, this would be a five star review. The four stars is for lack of ambiance and bathrooms that could be kept tidier. If you're looking for fast, cheap, tasty, and authentic- this is your place. If you want a dinner or business lunch date, keep seeking. read more

Every time I come here I am always treated like a valued customer. The cashier/waitress is always patient and she doesn't mind explaining the menu. The first time I came here, I was also well taken care of by the cashier/waiter. I'm glad to have an authentic Vietnamese restaurant so close it my house. If I ever moved, I would miss this place. My husband likes their pho, Ive ordered the bun bo hue, mi quang and Vietnamese udon before. I like it all. The artichoke tea is also very refreshing. All the customers seem to have been here many times, as they come in and already know what to order. Great job guys! Keep it up. read more

The place is very clean. This was my first time trying Mi Guang and I absolutely loved it. The dish includes wide rice noodles, shrimp, and stewed meat. I also ordered spring rolls,Banh bot loc, ban beo to takeout. I was lucky and went in right before the bigger crowds come in, but I can definitely see this place getting packed during peak hours. If you like spicy food, make sure you try their homemade hot sauce! read more

Pho Luc Lac - Thy were so nice! gave me half and half for takeout to try different small dishes - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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