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Pho Luc Lac

4.5 (267 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Soup, Noodles
Closed 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Deborah N.

Spring branch was where I grew up! Not a stranger to house some of the best pho and Korean restaurants, but I was super disappointed with my spontaneous lunch trip here. The restaurant is definitely hole in the wall, but these days, if you're lucky some of the hole in the walls are still kept clean and are still inviting. This place is dingy, dirty and ghetto. Didn't feel clean, the broth of my pho was very basic and also didn't taste flavorful and clean, but less filtered and just kinda womp womp. Wasn't a fan of the meat, chewy, kind of thick. The only thing I could say was that the staff were friendly. Prob won't come back...one of those places you're afraid to drink the free water, lol.

Passion fruit green tea
Destiny F.

Finally found pho that reminds me of home! I've been on the hunt for a pho spot that tastes like the ones I grew up loving back in Boston, and Pho Luc Lac absolutely nailed it! The broth was so rich and flavorful, full of depth and comfort in every sip/bite. I ordered the small shrimp pho (which was honestly super filling!) and my husband had the large chicken pho with white meat. Both were perfection. We also tried the passion fruit green tea, omg, so good! Refreshing, sweet, and the perfect balance with the hot pho. The owner was really friendly too, which made the whole experience even better. All around a 10/10! We're officially regulars now. The only thing missing was that yummy fry dough bread to dip in the broth, but I'll happily make that at home next time.

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Jando S.

Pho Luc Lac checks off most of the boxes I want in an eatery: divey, delicious, affordable, and somewhat off the beaten path. As part of a sleepy strip mall in Spring Branch near a bunch of schools, it's easy to miss and is rarely ever busy. In terms of a quality Vietnamese neighborhood eatery, it's up there and would certainly be a frequent destination if I was in the area more often. There is nothing fancy about this place. It evokes a certain kind of old school vibe, one that hasn't changed since the 90s with office style fluorescent lighting, minimal decor, grimy floors, and not so fabulous bathrooms. Despite not being the most spacious, they've done a good job with cramming a solid number of tables in here for all party sizes. It's rarely crowded and very low key for the most part. Service is good for the most part, but keep the expectations low. Pho-wise, the broth is very good. There's a lot of deep flavor in there, yet it's not as obscure as other beefy broths I've seen in the city. For the dac biet, there were a good variety of meat cuts from fatty to lean, and everything in between. (#1) I also enjoyed their bun thit nuong cha gio, which was hearty with a highlight worthy pile of crispy egg rolls. I haven't officially confirmed this, but I sense they're Central Vietnamese (#2) given that they offer banh beo (mini steamed rice cakes), banh bo lot (shrimp + tapioca dumplings), my quang (central turmeric noodle), banh canh (Vietnamese style udon), along with everyone's perennial fave: bun bo hue. While I haven't indulged in most of their smoothies, I can say that their version of Vietnamese iced coffee is strong ... in the best way. There's actually a lot of items I still have yet to try, so there's plenty of reason for me to keep coming back. ___________ (#1) Tendon joke, sorry. (#2) Nguoi Hue much?

Banh Bot loc
Gina N.

I was excited to try this place since I've heard so many good things about it. It's a typical hole in the wall restaurant. Small, and tucked away. The service was great. the workers were friendly and food came out fast. I was pleasantly surprised by the rich flavors in the broth. I also really enjoyed the Banh bot loc, with the perfect dipping sauce. There was just one critique I had in mind. The food had such large portions of carbs that i felt overwhelmed the protein/meat. Overall, still a really great authentic Vietnamese hole-in-the wall.

Bo Luc Lac
Tony T.

After a trip to this side of town for indoor skydiving we decided to give this place a try. I had the Bo Luc Lac and the portion is small but the meat was decent. It isn't anything special that you can get at most Vietnamese restaurants. Also had the Viet coffee and I have to say it was not good. I couldn't even finish it if I tried. There was a weird after taste that I didn't like so ended up tossing it. The kids had Pho and they enjoyed it. Place was clean, busy and service was attentive.

Shrimp and pork tapioca dumplings
Jacob D.

Located in a less gentrified part of Spring Branch, don't be afraid of the less than polished exterior (and interior). This establishment is serving really flavorful soups to those in the know. The staff treats you like they know you; and the whole restaurant feels like your visiting someone's home. Friendly patrons and servers made the quaint interiors feel like something more than its parts. The broths here are deeply flavored and very nicely spiced. Nice bubbles of unctuous rendered fat floating throughout, and all the fall spices that make the the soup the ultimate comfort food. The spring rolls are packed well and the banh bot lac were a unique appetizer that's either addicting or maybe not for everyone. I'll need to come back and try the sandwiches and other menu items. Glad the good weather is here so that I can fit more pho in the rotation.

Pho

Fabulous pho. Not the nicest plaza very simple restaurant Extremely tasty broth and quality meats I want to come back and try another one of their soups cause this is so good.

Bun Bo Hue
Bryan V.

Pho Luc Lac is one of the better hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurants in Spring Branch. I tried the Bun Bo Hue and would give it a 7/10. It reminds me of my mom's BBH, which is my favorite, but a bit blander and not as spicy. There was a good amount of protein and noodles which I appreciate. My mom gave her Pho a 6/10; the broth could've been more flavorful.

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Allison K.

I was craving pho nearby and I'm glad I came across this spot! The inside is spacious with plenty of seating. For drinks, I ordered Thai iced tea with boba. I'm happy to say that I was able to taste the thai tea without the condensed milk being overpowering and the boba was soft and chewy. As for pho, I ordered the one with rare steak, flank, and tripe. The broth was flavorful and savory, the meats were great, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The service was friendly and the food came out very quickly. No complaints about this spot and I can't wait to come back!

Bun thit nuong, cha gio/ vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls
Ann L.

A fave local Viet restaurant in the area. It's located in a spacious plaza where Thang Hung grocery store is. Their service is pretty quick and friendly. Some of my favorite items to get is the fried rice with shaken beef, mi quang, dry hu tieu, and bun thịt nướng. Their pho is also pretty solid. Great portion and with good prices. I always enjoy getting to-go here for lunch. A great spot to get your Viet food craving. Would highly recommend if you're in the area.

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Really great find that my friend from work told me about. Food was good and authentic!

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Awesome pho! Consistantly great! Will return and recommend to others!

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Went there a few years back. Brought there by a local friend. The food is amazing. Enjoyed every taste. Would come back for sure

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Delicious authentic Vietnamese food with big portion and nice service! Will always come back!

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Xeo Yum

Xeo Yum

4.7
(115 reviews)
10.2 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)
8.7 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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4.2
(125 reviews)
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Food: 4.9/5 Service: 4.6/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.7/5 I really enjoyed myself here. I don't think I've ever consumed so much shrimp paste in my life, so if you don't like that flavor you probably wanna go elsewhere, but other than that everything was just really comforting and nice to eat. My least favorite of what we got was the Banh Bot Chien, and even that was still really good and had a nice crunch. Everything else we ordered was all really authentic and very forward with flavor. The restaurant was incredibly busy on the Saturday we went, with the bustling lunch crowd of both large families and old couples filling up the entire restaurant, so try to go at an off-hour where most people aren't eating. It was just an incredible experience that I 100% recommend to anyone wanting authentic Vietnamese food.

Com Nieu Houston is probably one of the best in the Houston area when it comes to authentic…read moreVietnamese food. I've been going here for several years, both in person and for take-outs, and they have never failed to impress me. I like to go here for late lunch or early dinner when the restaurant isn't as busy. The restaurant is in the same shopping center as the Chase Bank and Thanh Da Quan. Even though it's located on the far side of Chinatown near My Hoa Market, the drive is definitely worth it. The restaurant is small and well decorated, and the workers are nice. The dishes are a bit pricey compared to other Vietnamese restaurants for the portion size, but the taste and quality definitely make it worth it. Even my parents, who are super picky when it comes to Vietnamese restaurants, love the food at Com Nieu Houston. Like the name, most of the dishes here are in clay pots. Everything is always super flavorful and perfectly cooked. My absolute favorites are the Thit Ba Chi Kho To (caramelized pork belly), the Suon Non Rim To (braised spare ribs) and the Canh Chua Tom (Vietnamese sweet and sour soup with shrimps). I also really love their Com Chien Ca Man (salted fish & chicken fried rice), which I think is one of the best in town, as well as their Ga Kho Xa Ot (braised lemongrass chicken). The Ca Bong Lau Kho To (caramelized catfish) is my parents' favorite. Photos are from my most recent visit.

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Nam Giao

Nam Giao

4.0
(486 reviews)
8.7 mi
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My god. This place was spectacular. We randomly came across this restaurant on a whim and had no…read moreidea that this was a michelin recognized spot. But after eating here, I understand why. I never had central vietnamese food before and never heard of most of these dishes. We saw that everyone was getting the three appetizer platter, bun bo hue, and had to try it. I also got the chicken vermicelli just as a classic. But every single item in the bun bo hue platter was jawdroppingly good. I never had anything like it before. I didn't know there were vietnamese dishes that utilized mochi flour and now I can never go back. Every single item was so good. The mochi was cooked so perfectly as every bite was so chewy and soft with no hard clumps at all. The meat that came with them as well were so sweet and tender. The vermicelli plate was awesome too as you can make a wrap with the lettuce and veggies and rice noodles and they all come together to mouthwatering perfection. I found a new spot to hyperfixate on whenever I come to houston.

I've dined here many times with my family and have always enjoyed the food and service, which is…read morewhy this experience was so disappointing. Today was the first time we visited during peak hours, and we waited about 45 minutes to be seated. That didn't bother me because we expected the same great service we've always received. Unfortunately, after being seated, we were completely overlooked. Multiple tables that were seated after us were greeted, had their orders taken, and were served while our table was never acknowledged. My family is Vietnamese, but I am not, and I couldn't help but wonder if favoritism played a role in how tables were treated. After waiting an hour without anyone taking our order--or even offering us water--we finally left. What made it even more frustrating was that we had two toddlers with us who were incredibly patient the entire time. Despite seeing us sitting there for so long, the staff made no effort to check on us or even acknowledge our presence. The food has always been worth coming back for, but the complete lack of service on this visit was unacceptable.

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