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    Pho Mai Tai

    3.9 (305 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Chinese
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Seafood Pho
    Jessica F.

    The best Vietnamese spot around! I love their broth for Pho and I've basically tried everything on their menu! I love the paintings on the walls, it gives it nice ambiance. And I fell in love with their salted limeade drink! 5 stars! 10 stars! I always love coming back here!

    Allison K.

    Came here on a Saturday night with 5 other friends and even though the restaurant was pretty busy, we were still able to be seated right away. I ordered the large Pho Tai Nam (eye round steak and well done flank). The broth was delicious and the noodles/meat were all great! Honestly, the mixed reviews on this place scared me a little bit but thankfully, my experience here was more positive than negative. The only downside is that service took a while but again, it was pretty busy when we came in so I understand. If I'm ever in the area again and craving pho, I'll be coming back to Pho Mai Tai!

    Andrea C.

    my go to comfort food spot! they do not play with the portions either. my favorite order is their general tso's tofu with fried rice, it's so crispy and tangy. i've also tried the rock and roll tofu, the veggie banh mi, and tofu banh mi, but i always come back to the general tsos tofu. when getting to go, they made my order so fast- in about 5-8 minutes on a friday night! when i got home it was still nice and warm. the lobby is general, and the restaurant itself is in an unassuming area, right by a kroger tucked behind the gas station. It is the crispiest tofu i've had in houston so far (looking at you rice box...)

    Grilled Garlic Shrimp and Garlic Noodle Orange Chicken Combination Fried Rice
    Dameo K.

    The food was delicious! The orange chicken was very crispy and all the food came out fresh! Overall, everything tasted great and even the water tasted refreshing! There was no wait at all and the food came out quick .

    R17: Rice in Chicken Claypot
    Chee Keat F.

    This place is a little hard to rate. We ordered the rice claypot and crispy flat rice noodle. They both look fantastic, and portions were very generous for the price. However, they both looked better than they tasted. The claypot rice was on the bland side, and the beef was rather stringy and chewy. Ambiance was fine - above average for a Vietnamese restaurant. We had no issues with the service despite the place being quite full. This place is still quite promising though. It was quite packed while we were there. We would probably give it another chance but try something else from their large menu.

    The tapioca drink menu selection
    Yanell R.

    Pho Mai Tai is always my go to for some quick, and delicious Asian food. I always order the Pork Vermicelli Bowl because it is so light and filling. Some of my other favorite dishes include Rock and Roll Tofu, Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Fried Rolls, Wonton Soup, Pork Dumplings, Egg Rolls, Combination Fried Rice, and their Crab ragoons. All of which are delicious and filling. The staff is always sweet and attentive. The ambiance inside is very calming. The tapioca drink menu selection.

    Large beef combination
    Klemens T.

    Came here for the first time with my wife. Ordered the beef combination, fried spring rolls, bbq pork banh mi, and bbq chicken vermicelli. We also ordered some Vietnamese coffee. Everything was crazy delicious. They had all the condiments that I needed to make my special dipping sauce and the pho broth was on point. The banh mi bread was so warm and crunchy soft. The vermicelli would probably be better with bbq pork instead. Highly recommend this place. Moving here from Hawaii eating legit dishes, then moving to Texas where food were tasty, but not the same. This place reminds me of home. Food were all fantastic, portions were big and for a reasonable price. All the staff were friendly and fast. Large parking lot and lots of tables and chairs.

    Seafood pho w/ beef broth.
    Jay G.

    No seriously, don't walk.... RUN to the car and get here!! First time I came I only had the Seafood Pho & it was bomb!!!!!!! Just came back & had the Beef Pho with steak, brisket & Beef Balls and it was BOMB as well!!! Oh & those Crab Puffs... they have REAL CRAB MEAT IN THEM!!!!! It's definitely a MUST HAVE appetizer (might not want to share lol). You won't regret it and trust that I will definitely be coming back!! Soo good , I totally recommend!!

    Pho Dac Biet: Steak, Flank, Fatty Brisket, Tendon, Meat Ball & Tripe
    Hannah L.

    Bruh, pho that's still under $10 Appreciate it while you still can, For those of you that are lucky enough to live in this area (or Texas in general lol, Cali is $12-$15 average) Avocado Smoothie - real avocados!!! Confirmed with cashier. Bomb crystal boba and not overly sweet. So yummy!! Phở Đặc Biệt - the broth is clear and smells so good. And they really were generous with the herbs and bean sprouts. Meat:pho noodles ratio was proportional too. And 1/2 of the jalapenos were actually spicy. Respect. I drank the whole container of broth and I swear it rid of my cold. Flan - Not too sweet, with coffee undertones? My dad is a flan expert, as he always craves those, especially the Vietnamese ones. And this reminded him of Vietnam. 'Nuff said. Overall, I really liked this place and the cashier was chill. I liked that he asked if I needed utensils, so that I could say no and save some plastic lol.

    General Tsao's / Sesame Tofu
    Wence G.

    Love the General Tso's Tofu. It's fried crispy. My favorite example. I ordered with fried rice. Vermicelli bowls are another family favorite here.

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    there was a hair in my food. I saw it as soon as I opened my sandwhich. I am disappointed

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    Food is good, and the people are super nice! You can dine in or pick up both have good service.

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    Come to eat here all the time amazing place amazing service affordable and they are fun food taste great

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    Best Pho in Jersey Village, would highly recommend anyone to give it a try. Great service!

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    Xeo Yum

    4.7(115 reviews)
    16.7 miMidtown, Fourth Ward
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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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    4.4(134 reviews)
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    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)
    17.4 miDowntown, EaDo
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    I've heard tales of how good the Vietnamese food is in Houston. And boy, Huynh Restaurant lived up…read moreto the hype and more. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, Duck Tea Salad, and Coconut Coffee. I've been on a Bun Bo Hue kick and while I have yet to find one that I've enjoyed more than regular pho, Huynh's was probably the best I've had yet. 4.3/5 The Duck Tea Leaf Salad was bright and very refreshing. Ordered as an appetizer, it was huge and was close to being a meal all by itself. I thought I had over ordered and probably did, but everything was so damn good, I finished it all. 5/5 Coconut coffee - this was my first time trying this. Served like a Vietnamese affogato, it came with a cup of coconut milk with coconut ice cream along with an espresso of Vietnamese coffee. Lord and waistline willing, I would consume one of these everyday. The contrasts of hot and cold, the bitterness of coffee with the creaminess of coconut. It all balanced and went so well together. Highly, highly recommend. 6/5 On top of all the amazing food was the service. I had just arrived from the airport and came close to their lunch closing time. They welcomed me graciously and without hesitation. As they began their lunch and I was finishing mine, multiple staff members paused their meals to refill water check in, etc. for not only me, but the other few remaining stragglers of the lunch crowd. Huynh is every bit worth it. I will be back each time I'm in town

    Staff was very kind and sweet. We ordered the duck salad, an udon dish that the server recommended…read morefor kids, banh cuon special and a mango drink. The only thing I'd skip next time is the duck salad personally. It's not bad but didn't stand out. But I'm also not a huge fan of a bunch of cabbage in my salads. Everything else was pretty good but honestly the food didn't stand out as much as the service.

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    4.2(123 reviews)
    14.3 miAlief
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    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.

    This place may look sketch on the outside but honestly, I'm happy to have found/heard about this…read moreplace. It's comforting to see a lot of Asian families dining in as well. I took my parents here and we ordered the pickled cabbage w. chicken, the clay pot fish, and sour fish soup. It was really good and not heavy at all. My parents ate the whole thing and didn't leave any leftovers. The waiter and waitress were attentive and we didn't wait long for food at all.

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    Nam Giao

    4.0(481 reviews)
    14.3 miAlief
    $$

    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.

    One of my favorite spots in Houston! Not your usual Vietnamese pho spot, amazing small dishes…read more Must get the banh beo chen - I recommend at least 8 per person and doctoring it up with the fish sauce and jalapeño. My favorite appetizers (in order): Banh beo chen, Banh ram it, banh bot loc, egg rolls, crystal dumplings. Personally I wasn't a fan of the paste-y texture of the banh nam but that is a personal preference! Service is not the most hospitable but very quick. We were reseated after spotting a cockroach under our table. But even so I would come back to have this amazing food any day.

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    Nam Giao - Banh ram it (mochi on crisp mochi)

    Banh ram it (mochi on crisp mochi)

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    Annam Vietnamese Restaurant

    4.5(62 reviews)
    14.9 miMontrose, River Oaks

    Michelin star deserved! This place was fabulous! Great service? Beautiful restaurant and amazing…read morefood! We ordered shrimp stuffed pepper and my god today it was excellent! It comes in a set of 2 but we got a 3 pack! I ordered the grilled branzino and let me tell you! That chimichurri sauce !! Clutch! It is demonetisation and truly grilled to perfection. My friends ordered the filet mignon and the chicken and they were equally as impressed! I ordered the espresso mousse for dessert which comes out in the shape of a coffee bean. Cuteeee and perfect! This place didn't disappoint and it is a must visit.

    Superb service. They were extremely attentive and polite. Food came out in a timely manner, the…read morechecked up regularly and water was constantly refilled. This is a higher end fine dining restaurant so you should expect the portion sizes and price to be pretty comparable to a lot of other finer dining restaurants. Overall the food's flavor was fantastic. I ordered the king salmon clay pot. I thought the salmon was so tasty! They added pepper and sauce to the salmon - It was tender and flavorful and paired nicely with white rice. The quail (not pictured below) also was super flavorful and was cooked so well it tasted like beef. The soup was also light and refreshing, similar to a west lake soup. It was thicker consistency and had cilantro and chucks of lobster. The drinks served were also super balanced. We ordered the mojito and the dragon fruit cocktail. The mojito was the right balance between minty and sweet with just a hint of alcohol flavor. For the dragon fruit cocktail, it was very fruity, on the sweeter side but not overpowering and was topped with egg whites to give it a little bit of frothiness. I will say, we are slightly underdressed to enter this establishment. Everything seemed so luxurious and many people were in formal business wear! Keep this in mind if you go! There is a parking deck right next to the location as well, both self parking and valet!

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    Annam Vietnamese Restaurant - Lovely interior & very intimate with just under 20 tables

    Lovely interior & very intimate with just under 20 tables

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