Yes yes yes! So the bbq pork sandwich are very nostalgic for me and the place I went in my childhood is no longer open. This place filled the spot with ease. The food was delicious and I can't wait to go try more items. It's a fast food style place, but there's also tables and seating areas if you don't want to take the food to go. The staff was super helpful. I was interested in their curry and the cashier offered me a sample, which is uncommon at a lot of restaurants of similar caliber. This was a win for me read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Cup of White Rice with curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It's been many years since I've visited Roostar on Gessner. Ever since they opened their galleria location I have not stepped foot on this original store. Upon walking in, I noticed that their small shop has grown slightly more spacious and their menu has grown as well. I got my usual grilled pork banh mi, but this time with lettuce wrap instead of bread. I am so pleased that they have this option as I've been limiting carbs for health reasons, and it's literally a banh mi lettuce wrap! So delicious! The lettuce was fresh and crisp, and their pork is the same tender and delicious as I always remembered. Thank you Roostar for offering protein style for those of us who are carb-conscious! My husband got the ribeye banh mi and he savored every bite. I tried and little and the meat was also very very yummy. We also got a side of garlic bread rolls that comes free with check-in on Yelp. The bread is their baguette but doused with garlic butter and toasted. It was good, but nothing super special. We had a great experience here. Food came out fast, and originally they were confused about my order and added lettuce to a regular banh mi instead of wrapping it with lettuce. But when I notified them of this error they quickly fixed it and gave me the right thing. I can't wait to return again! read more

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Delicious! Satisfying! The Best! Tasty! Flavorful! Yummy! There are so many ways to describe the absolute satisfaction that you get after eating at Roostar. So many delicious things to pick from, you can't go wrong. Hands down, my favorite Banh-Mi Sandwich in all of Houston. With locations all over the city, this is the first and original spot. Its been amazing to see their well deserved growth. When you walk into this location, you will see nice decor, and tons of awards all framed up. In other words, Roostar has the receipts! They've been recognized for their food perfection on multiple occasions, and its evident the minute you take your first bite. My go-to is a Chicken Banh-Mi, I'll usually order it without jalapeños (since I'm a weakling when it comes to spice), but I'll pay extra to add some avocados and pate. Goodness, just the thought of all these ingredients together...makes my mouth water. Their egg rolls are fabulous, so I'll usually get an order, accompanied with lettuce and their amazing sauce. You wrap your cold and crunchy lettuce around a hot and crisp egg roll, and then dip it in the sweet sauce. Chef's kiss! Perfection at every bite. I love the various tea and soda options you have when ordering a fountain drink. On previous occasions, I've ordered some Vietnamese Coffee. However, on my last visit, I decided to spice things up and get a Thai Tea. The bread they use, the service, and quality of food are some of the things that have made Roostar so successful these past years. It is heaven at every bite. You just can't go wrong. I've been a fan for many years now, and while they have expanded to many locations that are much bigger than their OG spot. This one brings memories, I remember when this place used to be called 'Vietnamese Poblano'! Nowadays, this location has expanded a bit to include more seating, merchandise, nice art all around that shows the streets of Vietnam and cool motivational phrases, (not to mention framed awards and newspaper mentions, the receipts of greatness!) Great food thy name is Roostar! read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Egg Rolls, a Chicken Banh-Mi, and a Thai Tea. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I think this is the original Roostar formerly known as Vietnam Poblano. It was surprising to walk in on a Tuesday night and note banh mi shop without any Vietnamese workers. The kitchen is a lot larger than you would expect from a banh mi shop, and I didn't see anything specific on the menu that would require that many people so they must do a lot of volume during the day. Their prices are more expensive than the typical Bellaire or Midtown shop, but their sandwiches are larger and they fill them well. They have two kinds of tofu sandwiches, one that is lemon pepper while the other is garlic butter. You can also get both, and you should get both to get the best tofu banh mi in Houston. read more

Chicken tasted reheated, dry, and some pieces were undercooked. Fried rice and egg roll were okay. Don't think I'll be back.

Food is consistently great and is usually made quickly even when they're busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space is tight but is understandably set up the way it is inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bánh mì rất ngon. Café được làm. May Em làm rất là hiền. Xe trời lại mới khi làm gần tro.

I really like this little restaurant! The staff were super helpful and recommended the beef over rice with egg roll and side salad. The cost for everything was around $11 with a discount. I got their highly favored Vietnamese Coffee which was splendid. It was sweet but still had that traditional bitter coffee taste! And the beef, it was so tender and super flavorful. Bulgigi or however you spell it, flavored! Wow! Incredible. It tasted as good as the picture!!! read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have been here several times and it has never once disappointed. My husband and I always get the grilled pork sandwich. The meat is flavorful and very tender! We also had the garlic wings which were also delicious! Overall, I highly recommend this place if you are craving a Vietnamese sandwich. read more

OK, I consider myself to be a banh mi connoisseur of sorts, so I am very picky when it comes to banh mi, but also Vietnamese cuisine in general. I remember when Thien An was part of a Vietnamese supermarket, and also loved the banh mi from Les Givrals. So, each establishment I try these days really has to pass the test - the bar is high. When it comes to Roostar, I think the chopped ribeye banh mi was really good, but it's kind of pricey. Also, more and more places have stopped serving shredded daikon radish but should probably go back to that. I also think the amount of ribeye served was a bit skimpy. Other than that, the flavor was good and I did like the sandwich well enough to return. read more

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I always have a Vietnamese food craving and whenever I just want a good vermicelli bowl and be able to beef it up with different types of protein. This is one of the spots that is able to do that. The customer station aspect does. Remind me of build your own bowl at chipotle Have been here multiple times so it's a good spot when you're on the go or lunch time at work read more

Edit: I've been to multiple banh mi restaurants since my original visit to Roostar and none hold a candle to it...it's honestly ridiculous. Roostar is more expensive than other restaurants I've seen, but it's completely worth it. I've tried finding a cheaper option with quality that's comparable, and yeah there are decent places that do the trick, but Roostar is far above and beyond anywhere else I've tried. It made me want to subtract a star from those other places just by comparison lol The restaurant feels very clean. I came at around 2pm on a Tuesday so it wasn't very busy. It was mostly people stopping in to grab lunch to-go, like me. I placed my order there and got it in under 5 minutes so it was super quick and easy. They also give you a buzzer thing that goes off when your order is ready, so feel free to keep the earbuds in lol I got THE SPECIAL BANH MI because that's the type I usually go for and it did not disappoint! The bread was toasted nicely to give that crunch when you take a bite. At first, it didn't look like a lot of meat, but when I actually bit into it, the ratios were perfect! They were pretty generous with the pate and garlic aioli, unlike other banh mi places, and it made all the difference! Everything was so flavorful and complimented each other so well! My bf had the CHOPPED RIBEYE BANH MI and thought it was delicious! He said we have to come back for him to try more menu items lol I had a bite and really liked it too, but the special banh mi appeals to me more. You can get a free ROOSTAR GARLIC BREAD when you check in, and they knew they were making fans with this move. It was delicious!! It's the same bread as the banh mi's, but they were generous with the flavor, it did not disappoint! The ease and convenience of grabbing a banh mi here on your lunch break is comparable to the ease of sitting in a drive-thru at some fast food restaurant, but here, you're getting a much tastier, better quality meal. I highly recommend trying it out! I'll probably be back a few more times this week! read more

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This place was great! Glad we made it out last stop Staff was very nice and welcoming. Food tasted fresh and delicious! We ordered a chicken bun me with a fried egg inside so tasty the bread was so soft and the inside but crunchy on the outside they also had all the fixings with grilled chicken overall super good. 5 stars read more

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Food was bangin. So much flavor, so delicious. Iced matcha tea was a lot more sugar than I'm used to but I kept coming back for more and I got used to the first sip and it was addictive and delicious. Would come back again. Edit: I came back again. The first time I visited, the person taking my order kind of tried to push me to order more than I wanted to and I felt some type of way but this time around, everyone was so incredibly friendly and helpful. The interior is bright, fun, and very clean. I sat in the outdoor seating to enjoy the weather since I all the heat waves have mostly passed and the fresh air is heavenly. All in all a great experience! read more

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I've been a fan of Roostar for awhile now. There Banh mis are top notch and there rice box's are good too. I would say my favorite Banh mi to get is the pork belly one. But honestly I can't ever think of a time I've disliked what I've ordered. The service is quick and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is pretty small so I won't recommend Roostar for someone looking for a sit down restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would love to see them expand or relocate in the future.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great Food , Clean and Staff were very efficient,, I was pleasantly surprised I ordered the Pate Banh mi and I loved it I will recommend it and will go back to this neighborhood vendor. read more

Fast service. Excellent food. Great price. Definitely a hidden gem for a solid bahn mi read more

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Loved this place! My friend suggested it for lunch. I loved the many options and decided on half a banh mi with a side. I got the grilled pork and a side of fried rice. The sandwich was great. The pork had lots of flavor. There is Mayo in it which isn't traditional but I still liked it. There are the pickled veggies in it and loads of cilantro that I removed since I'm one of those people. Fried rice was fresh and light. Very good and perfect portion for lunch. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Grilled Pork Banh Mi with Cup of Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food and friendly service. It was a nice surprise as I have never had Vietnamese food before.

This place is one of the best Vietnamese sandwiches restaurants in Houston! They've started adding some new menu items in the past couple years, but all of them taste absolutely great. They are fast with their food orders and quick. The restaurant's interior is clean and great to eat at! My favorite dishes has to be their curry dish or their curry fries. Their garlic dip for the fries are to die for. A classic with all that of course is there pork or pate Bahn mi! read more

The banh mi at this place in Houston is the best! The food is healthy, made with fresh ingredients, and prepared really quickly. I find myself eating here at least once a week. The new curry menu item wasn't my favorite, but everything else is absolutely delicious! read more

We've been customers for YEARS and always happy. They took an order over the phone today and when we got there they couldnt 'find' it. Turned out the manager cancelled it because apparently they now insist on payment in advance for orders over $30. Like I said we have been regular customers for years and now being treated in such a shoddy way. I walked out. Maybe improve the system so known customers (whose phone numbers should already be in the system) are recognized. read more

Follow on IG: @_boujeeeatsss * Chopped Ribeye (full) 7.5/10 * The Special (half combo) 9/10 * Spicy beef yellow curry w/ rice (combo) 9/10 * Thai Tea 9/10 (a little too sweet) * For a Vietnamese Grill not located in Bellaire, I'll have to say that this is a pretty darn good Bánh Mì. The quality and service is definitely there. Expect this to be a little more pricey than your traditional bánh mì, but it's worth it. They aren't shy with the butter and pate, which I LOVE. My only critique is I wish their "Chopped Ribeye" was more like the traditional "Thịt nướng" (was still good though!) They have indoor and outdoor seating, it can get very packed/ busy during times read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - * Chopped Ribeye (full) * The Special (half combo) * Spicy beef yellow curry w/ rice (combo) * Thai Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lemme first say this; THEY PORK IS SUCCULENT! We ordered the Box($9.50) with grilled pork with half noods and half salad so damn filling!!! And 2 Grilled Pork Banh Mi's ($6.50e) read more

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Solid fast casual Vietnamese food. Not a huge menu but enough to choose from. I had the Chopped Ribeye Banh Mi. Pretty tasty with fresh ingredients. Good flavors/textures. Also tried the Bulgogi Fries -- delicious. I'm not usually a fan of thick cut fries but these were good. Houston has some great authentic Vietnamese food that's not to be missed. However, when you want something fast and affordable, Roostar is a great option. read more

A good Bahn Mi at a good price. The flavors were good. The bread was fantastic, which is a must. Very casual, counter service. You can't go wrong here. read more

Located in a small strip plaza, my go-to place to get banh mi/Vietnamese baguette in the area. I prefer to order by phone and do take out. It usually pretty quick, about 10-15 min during peak time for lunch. My favorite baguettes are the special and grilled pork. The bread is usually crunchy and with good portion. One baguette is quite filling. I also like to order a side, the 6 piece chicken wings either in sweet chili/garlic butter flavor. Service is usually friendly. The inside has a few tables/seats. Overall, a chill lunch spot in the area. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - The special, grilled pork, and garlic butter wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's always a 5 star every time I come here. Guy who rang my kids and I up was really nice too. Not sure what his name is, but he has perfect eyebrows! Thanks for the wonderful service and great food! The 3 of us had 4 meals between us. I loved the Thai chicken soup. That was the first time trying that. Rice and Banh mi is always a hit with us. Curry Beef fries are super good too according to my 11 year old daughter. read more

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My review of 7 years ago needs a little updating. When I wrote it, the review was accurate however I knew Roostar was better than that. Even back then, it was a highly regarded Vietnamese banh mi shop. Lately, I have revisited twice and want to up my score here. The interior has been expanded allowing more seating and now they have outdoor seating out front. Parking is relatively easy as Roostar is on the endcap of the strip center it's located in with spaces for your ride in front and on the end side. My first visit lately was for the grilled chicken meat box with noodles (my choice), some salad and an egg roll for $8.99 with lychee tea to drink. The food was ready in less than 10 minutes. Everything in my box of food was very good in taste. The chicken dark meat was juicy and flavorful and with the ample serving of noodles and salad made for a filling meal. Also, I enjoyed the pork egg roll too. Finally, their lychee tea was delicious and refreshing. Currently with your Yelp check in, you can get a free order of garlic bread which I did. The buttered garlic bread was a nice flavor addition to this meal. About a week later, I ordered the grilled rib eye banh mi ($8.29) and added a small order ($2.75) of 2 pork egg rolls along with more of that lychee tea. This meal was very good in taste like the first one. Next time, I'll try the grilled chicken banh mi which costs about $2 less. Roostar is a quality Vietnamese grill that serves fresh food at reasonable prices. read more

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This restaurant is the fast food of Vietnam I think, but it is crap, it is not worth eating here. I ordered beef curry. I was expecting to eat or find some cane in it, but it was just a small plastic container like a cream and white rice, I mean beef, it was just like some crumbs in the cream and nothing else. I couldn't even eat it. I was so hungry and I left not only hungry but also angry.R read more

I've been frequenting Roostar for a few years now. I used to visit their Galleria location quite often until my employer moved to the Spring Branch area. Aesthetically speaking, the Galleria location is much more pleasing to the eye - inside and out. Unfortunately, more times than I can count, there are homeless people outside of their Spring Branch location. The SB location also appears to be smaller inside than the Galleria. I always order to go, so I don't get to vouch for their service too much on here. Only once out of the numerous times I've visited was my order delayed, which wasn't a big deal at all. When you pick up at the SB location, there isn't a need to interact with anyone as they have a pickup station where all of the food that is ready is sat out to grab. Nonetheless, more importantly, I am finally writing about their food. I've always ordered their Tofu Bahn Mi and it is DELISH - don't knock tofu until you try theirs flavored with the "whole shebang" as they call it on their website. There were periods of inconsistencies and change of how it was presented several months ago, but it still remains the best I've ever had. They include a jalapeno on the top of the bahn mi that is rather spicy, so if you're sensitive to that, take it off and put it on the side. I recently began ordering slaw salad alongside my bahn mi. There have also been inconsistencies with this as well - sometimes there are WAY too many onions and other times, it's proportioned well. This, too, is also extremely delicious! I could eat this as a meal by itself if I wanted to as it is a nice size for $4.99. Lastly, I love how they have switched to more eco-friendly packaging/containers. I am aware they are much more costly, but in the long run, they are worth it! read more

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Food was pretty good. In my opinion, it's a bit overpriced for a banh mi. $10 for a grilled pork banh mi + pâté If you come, just know it's quite small. Order and pay at the counter. Splurge and add the pâté for $1 extra. The combination with the house made garlic aioli is why you come here. Note: the jalapeño in the sandwich is not spicy; you should add your own sriracha if you want a kick read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Grilled Pork Banh Mi with pâté - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My cousin recommend this place, I didn't know what to expect as I've never had a ban mi but it was a pleasant surprise. The food here is delicious, and quick . The bread was sooo good. . Great for a quick bite . read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Crispy Tofu Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love go to rooster and their food is delicious but often time they keep confused with my order and forget my extra add on. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wish their place was a little bit cleaner as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

I was so happy with this place. I ordered take out and it was delicious. Wish I knew about the service but I didn't stay. Cashier was nice though. I also wished the place was a bit bigger but the food is awesome. It's close to my house so that's a plus. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Grilled Pork Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

A perfect takeout/delivery Banh Mi spot. They are consistent in quality and have plenty of options to swap or upgrade. The sandwich is elite and everything else is just good. Quick turnaround on order time and food is still good after the wait if you are getting it delivered. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Totally unpretentious setting, but the banh mi is the best anywhere!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A favorite for a quick lunch.

I like this place for fast Vietnamese food. Limited menu though. I've come several times and I would recommend it but I definitely disagree with the almost 5 star rating. My garlic butter wings, had no hint of garlic or butter. They were crispy and good but tasted more like salt and sugar, savory and sweet. The fried rice had very little flavor and was all stuck together and lumpy by the time I got home. The egg roll was crispy and I enjoyed the taste. The fish sauce over the salad was good. For my taste buds this is more of a 3 star experience, just average good food. read more

Roostar Vietnamese Grill - 5 pc garlic butter wings, fried rice, egg roll box - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been coming here since it was Vietnam pablano and it's still just as delicious. Anytime I'm in the area I try to stop in for a sandwich. After the remodel the place looks great! And you're still greeted when you walk in with great attitudes and smiles. Highly recommend this spot. I always tell people that this is the place to eat lunch. read more

Dont waste money on any fountain drinks!! They always flat and manager refuses to address or correct issue. Food was solid.