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    Royal Tea Cafe

    4.2 (55 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Todd M.

    Good ol fashioned local Vietnamese joint serving the basics here. It's not at the NW Mall, if you search by name it shows NW Mall but if you search for viet it shows it's on gessner. It's indeed on Gessner road @ Philippine. I don't think the food or drinks will blow anyone's mind but I dig these small mom and pop shops. They even have a small snack rack that's cheaper than the gas station at the other end. I found the place on accident, glad I did instead of waiting 2 hours at other places during the great snow storm of 2021.

    Mike M.

    After two visits to this nearby newly opened restaurant I am not impressed. The first visit was for a take out dinner that included an order of spring rolls ($3) and a chicken banh mi ($3.69). I liked the spring rolls as they were fresh and had a good taste. The banh mi bread seemed a little stale and was definitely not fresh. Since the bread is very important to me this was disappointing. I decided before writing a review that I would return to give them another chance. About a week later I dined in for dinner and ordered the steamed rice with charbroiled sliced beef for $7.25. When the meal came out about 10 minutes later I immediately noticed that some of the beef was cool in temperature. I asked that it be returned and could hear it being placed in a microwave for reheating and then the microwave's bell announcing its finish. The food was returned to me in about 3 minutes and was hot. However, most of the meat was chewy. One of my last bites had some bone cartilage in it adding that crunchy sound. I finished the meal but left disappointed. I must admit that prices here are reasonable and the counter service was friendly however neither meal warranted a 3 in my mind. I can't say it's A-OK so I have to give a 2.

    Charbroiled Shrimp
    Courtnie L.

    Just starting working around the corner from here and wanted a smoothie. I decided to get some shrimp as well. They were accommodating to serve it as a shrimp salad. I got a smoothie to go along with it. Everything was fresh and delicious. I've been going back for the smoothies almost every day!

    Iced Vietnamese coffee  oh so good I think I might head over there now for more
    Monica Q.

    Great taste and Great service. We come here a lot since it's been open. I'm not sure why I haven't written a review sooner. If you haven't been here you need to try it out. I love how it's right next to my favorite nail salon so I just pop right in get me some Bobatea or ice Vietnamese coffee then head to get my nails done. After my nails are done I usually stop back by again for a snack like dumpling, egg rolls or a Bon mi yum. My boys love coming here too and all their friend. Great food and great prices. Enjoy

    beef banh mi
    Daysi L.

    Was not good at all. I came here because I went to get my nails done next door. I thought it'd be a cool local banh mi place but service and food was terrible. First off the menu is all over the place and quite pricey for a small simple place. The cashier was not friendly at all. Paid $6 for a banh mi with bread so hard that my jaw was sore the next from chewing on GOD. the beef was very greasy and was definitely just reheated. They also threw in like 10 whole stalks of cilantro i don't get why like? it just was not a good experience and i really wanted to like it since it is locally owned but nah they don't really care for the quality soooo i don't really care either

    David N.

    This review is probably long overdue. The debate went like this, there's nothing left at that mall, Hanh says, I'm like no they still have stores and I'm sure the food court is still open. It's because we drive along the other side so there are never any cars. Well one evening, Hanh, was craving Bubble Tea and I was not about to drive to Bellaire during rush hour, so I looked up on yelp and it brought me to Royal Tea Cafe, it said it was located inside of NW Mall, so sure enough I drove around to the side with all of the cars parked, and indeed the mall is still alive. It is not flourishing but it's still kicking. This place is ran by a very nice couple. They are very prompt with the orders. I usually just get the milk tea with tapioca, but recently, I gave them a try with their Banh Mi (Sandwiches), and surprisingly it was solid. I like their bread better than the surrounding vietnamese options. They could fill the meat up a little bit more, but the flavors are there. Out of the three meats, beef, pork, and chicken, the chicken ended up being the best. I will continue supporting this family owned business.

    Eddie S.

    This cafe is located in the food court of the slowly dying Northwest Mall. The people here are friendly. There is a nice selection of "fresh" fruit you can get your tapioca placed in. Yuck to those places that use only corn syrup and/or powder wth? Favorite flavors: Vietnamese Coffee, mango, watermelon, cantalupe, the list goes on. Prices are very reasonable. I believe I paid close to $4 for my large Cantalupe with tapioca. They serve food here but I forgot what exactly is on the menu, I would imagine the Banh Mi and neighboring staples.

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    Martha J.

    Love this place have been coming here for years. They're matcha is the best in my opinion. The service is fast and friendly. They are great at social distancing and their plates are very yummy and good prices.

    Front counter where you order.
    Kim N.

    This place just opened up next to my go to nail salon so I thought I would give them a try. My twins were disappointed they didn't have Pho here so they settled for egg rolls. I ordered the Thai tea Tapioca and BBQ pork with egg roll vermicelli. This all totaled to be about $17 bucks. The service was ok. The two different guys who brought our order out forgot a straw for my drink and utensils for my food. The staff were friendly though. Thai tea 5/5. The sweetness was just right. The boba was not too chewy or hard. Egg rolls 3/5. They were over cooked. They actually tasted almost burnt. The filling lacked ingredients there was hardly any pork or shredded carrots, black fungus inside. I've been told I make pretty darn awesome home made Vietnamese egg rolls. Fish sauce 3/5. It wasn't clear in color and did not have good flavor. Maybe needed a little more sweetness and less regular salt with added fish sauce. BBQ pork Vermicelli with egg roll 3/5. The noodles and veggies were fresh. The pork however was not. It looked and tasted like it was reheated in the microwave more than once. The texture was hard and the meat was dry. The marinade on the meat was not tasty. I think I would just come back for the drinks here in the future. Because I did enjoy the Thai tea with boba I ordered. They do have a punch card for drinks.

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    Awesome sandwiches!! I got the pork with a fried egg and "spicy". Super fast and friendly service!!

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    Their honey dew tea was tasty but it was brown. . .I've always had it be green.

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