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    Pho Tau Bay

    4.1 (198 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Spring rolls (shrimp and chicken)
    Mimi W.

    The service and fast and the food is excellent! I can't wait to return! I started off with a Thai tea (you can't change the sweetness so too bad!) I had and order (which came with 2) spring rolls. I should have only eaten one but the second one was calling my name. Then I had the delicious pork and shrimp plate. Everything was delicious. I was jealous of my friend who order the chicken bahn mi. It looked so good and she said it delicious and ate it all. When we went to pay at the counter they nice gentleman gave us a bottled water! I can't recommend this place enough!!

    Peace, Protection, and Good Vibes...Buddha
    Sharonda D.

    BE CAREFUL HOW YOU TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS!!! I wasn't feeling too well and was craving for something light to soothe my stomach without aggravating it. I immediately thought about some delicious Pho soup because it's soothing to the soul when one is sick with the flu or cold, or when one is just having some plain old stomach complications like myself. I have this weird stomach condition where certain foods upset my stomach like tomatoes, nuts, spicy foods, raw jalapeños, oranges, pineapples, etc, which are all foods that I enjoy. Bomber! Firstly, I had never visited this establishment until today. I knew of other Pho establishments where I could get some great tasting Pho, but I've always wanted to give this place a try. So, I thought to myself, "Hey, today is the perfect day to give this place a try." Secondly, upon entering, I was not greeted properly, but instead I was gawked at like a foreigner in an unknown land or time. Finally, after an uncomfortable thirty seconds or so of undesirable gawking, I was confronted by a male gentleman who was toting a menu in his hands. I greeted him, "Hello. How are you?" He immediately handed me the menu without so much as a, "hello," or "how are you?" I thanked him for the menu and asked him if they serve vegetable pho. He said yes and so I proceeded to order the vegetable pho soup with beef broth to go. After I paid my tab, I took a seat at one of the many available tables in the dining area. The dining area is spacious with clean tables, chairs, and floors. Kudos to them for that because I love cleanliness. Next, while I waited for my order, I thumbed through the menu that the gentleman handed me when I walked in. I took the liberty to take some photos of certain items such as their soups and their lunch menu specials. I also snapped a few shots of their golden Buddhas, which I'm obsessed with. As I was taking photos, I noticed the workers staring at me with confused looks on their faces, wondering why I was taking photos. Therefore, I ended my photo shoot, because I felt uncomfortable. Furthermore, when the gentleman that served me brought my order out to me, I thanked him and he mumbled something that I could not understand and then walked away. I proceeded to open the bag and check my order before leaving the restaurant just to verify it was correct. After checking it and seeing that everything was good to go, I began to close the bag and re-tie it. As I was doing this, the gentleman that served me walked up behind me and asked me if everything was correct. I told him yes that everything was correct and that it looks delicious and that I could not wait to get home to try it. I took this opportunity to also let him know that it was my first time at their restaurant, I am a Yelper, and that I do reviews on Yelp. When I said these words to him, his entire demeanor and attitude instantly changed. He perked up and smiled at me. Can you believe it? He smiled at me. Next, he said, "Oh you do review on Yelp! Yes, please give us a good review!" Lol hilarious! Overall, I enjoyed the vegetable Pho! It was absolutely delicious and soothing to my stomach. The beef broth was full of marinated robust flavors! Because of bad experiences at other Vietnamese establishments that don't peel the tail off the shrimp or devein the shrimp, I added my own shrimp to it when I got home. Therefore, I can't confirm how this establishment serves their shrimp pho. Would I return? I certainly would! However, I don't think I would dine-in because of the customer service. It's not too great. This review could have been five stars if the customer service would have been friendly and welcoming. It didn't sit well with my spirit how the man perked up and started to be nice to me after I told him I was taking photos for Yelp for my review that I planned on doing. As a result of this, I am giving three stars.

    #17. BÚN TÔM THỊT NƯỚNG | Rice vermicelli with grilled sliced pork & shrimp   #14. Phở Gà | Rice Noodle Chicken Soup (dark or white meat)
    Britney B.

    It may look like your average neighborhood Phở restaurant, but Phở Tau Bay is anything but! My friend told me about this place, it's her favorite. We ordered Bún Gà Nướng Sả (Rice vermicelli with grilled chicken), BÚN TÔM THỊT NƯỚNG (Rice vermicelli with grilled sliced pork & shrimp), and Phở Gà (Rice noodle chicken soup). I cannot describe how delicious all three dishes were. The broth in the Phở Gà has this sweet / savory taste and it's perfect! Both rice vermicelli bowls are not only pleasing to the eye with its variety of colors but they're also very full of delightful flavors! Don't let appearances fool you-- the restaurant may not seem like a lot from the outside but the interior is cozy and the dishes are fantastic. You will not be disappointed! Phở Tau Bay is perfect if you are craving comfort food.

    Beef Pho and Spring rolls
    Paul S.

    This is the place for Pho when it's calling your name. Pho tau bay has become my go to spot any and every time I'm wanting the best Pho on this side of town. I've had every beef combination and can't go wrong with any of them. The spring rolls are always fresh, but the egg rolls are the best I've had in Houston thus far. The service is always nice and food is always fresh. I'll always be coming back here when I get the urge for Pho.

    Bún thịt nớng chả giò
    Thao L.

    Wanted to give their bún thịt nớng chả giò a try instead of my usual phở here which has an okay broth and good meats. The bowl had half veggies and half noodles w/ meat and the one piece of egg roll in it didn't had any carrots inside but pork and taro in it. Throughout eating this w/ the nớc mắm poured over and mixed along w/ the veggies, noodles, meat, and egg roll, I didn't tasted a whole lot until I was almost finished eating the noodles and some of the veggies. I noticed this time for the peanut sauce that came w/ the gỏi cuốn my parents ordered is that they added more chili garlic sauce than they used to but whenever I get that when ordering phở there I tell them to not add it since it's a bit too spicy for my liking. But they have really bomb gỏi cuốn here along w/ the sauce though and I'll still get my usual phở and gỏi cuốn here and occasionally their bún thịt nớng chả giò if I'm in a mood for it! :)

    Christina A.

    My go to pho spot ! No bells and whistles just some good pho! Even can take to go and make it at home and it would be just as good ! Extra parking is in the back

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    Ashley M.

    Been coming here for years, the gave the best broth in the Katy area!! And there vermicelli bowls are packed. Ohhh and the egg rolls are bomb too!

    Candy H.

    I've been going to this place recently for the past 6 months and I have enjoyed the food they really put a lot of meat in the meal . The spring rolls are so compact and stuffed with so much shrimp and chicken. There peanut sauce is so good with the crushed up peanuts. This place is my go to place after the gym

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    They have an excellent lunch special that keeps me coming back. I always leave here with a happy stomach.

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    The Vietnamese Eggrolls are really good delicious it came with lettuce and yummy fish sauce

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    These are probably one of the best Banh Mi's you'll ever have in Texas. They are truly so refreshing and savory and taste amazing.

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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!

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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.

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    4.0
    (485 reviews)
    13.9 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.

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