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    Simply Pho House

    3.7 (137 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    General Tao's Children
    Kathleen R.

    First time trying this place. I first have to say I'm jaded by authentic Vietnamese cuisine and this, though owners are Vietnamese and their recipes the cooks are not. Yes it does make a difference. The Thai tea was watered down and had no flavor, bland. The Vietnamese egg rolls were ok, not great and not as crispy as traditional rice paper egg rolls. You get 2 thinly rolled egg rolls as appetizer with a large lettuce leaf, missing the cilantro. The pork though it taste good it lacks the true spices that's it's usually grilled with. It came with lettuce carrots cucumber and bean sprouts. The fish sauce was a little too vinegar but add hot sauce it was better. I can't review the general Tao dish because I didn't try it. My husband however liked it and took home his leftovers. I would try it again when in the area but not go out of my way as I do to go to San Marcos for pho. Staff was pleasant enough but very rushed. We like the casual atmosphere with tv playing sports over the nice bar. Look like a full bar menu. Prices are higher than you'd expect to pay but you are in Belterra.

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    Charli V.

    I'm so sad that the service here was this horrible. There were 6 workers and 7 parties dining in. I could see they were getting a lot of take out orders too but goodness. This was pretty bad. I came at 4pm on a Sunday, when one would expect great and attentive service.. I had 4 in my party. We ordered 2 appetizers, 2 order of spring rolls and 1 order of Thai chicken wings. These came out relatively slow. But we were long done with these and no one had taken our main order. After flagging down someone, we ordered 2 combination pho, 1 pork banh mi, and 1 salt and pepper squid entree. Nothing was written down. One of the 2 phos came out 10 minutes before anything else, then a shrimp dish (that no one ordered) the banh mi, and then another bowl of pho. The squid plate came out last, the vegetables were very well cut and presented by the portion and size of squid pieces were underwhelming. The pho was good but there were no herb/veggie plate to accompany it. After asking for some, a very sad plate came out that looked half eaten/unused by another person. I was very sadden by this experience bc I love Vietnamese food and this location is so close to us. I hope they are able to hire more help/train their current staff better... Our meals cost a total of $65.

    Andrew S.

    Best Bahn Mi outside the city. I crave those sandwiches. Staff is polity & friendly. Bright interior with lots of plants. Just a great place to hang out, sip a beer, and enjoy some good food.

    Ribeye pho
    Judy F.

    My husband ordered take out tonight including the ribeye pho. He got home, opened the container and the beef was raw. Not just rare .... actually RAW. The bag of vegetable toppings did not look fresh either .

    Dave H.

    Update to my review: This restaurant has stepped up and repaired all of the things that affected our experience last time. Our server, Michael G was very attentive and the food came out very quickly and was as good as we remembered. We had the beef pho (p2) and chicken pho, and cream cheese wontons. With the experience improved, I would definitely recommend this restaurant once again.

    Pho P3 Brisket and Ribeye
    Kiet L.

    Took my friend who was born and raised in Vietnam and he was surprised by the flavor of the pho broth and enjoys the pork vermicelli regularly. Can't go wrong with the food here, pho is perfect for the cold weather. Friendly service, ample portions and overal a good variety of pan-Asian flavors/dishes

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    James F.

    North Hays County getting a McDonalds....meh. NHC getting a Simply Pho...OMG OMG OMG. I've been a fan of this restaurant for awhile. Have dined at Bee Cave for years and also Marble Falls because my BFF lives out there. They couldn't build this place fast enough for me! Girlfriend and I hadn't visited any of them together; we went a few weeks after the opening. Charcoal Pork Spring Rolls started our dining adventure. Very fresh ingredients paired with a peanut dipping sauce. Cream Cheese Wontons were next; perfect golden exterior with a gooey center. Pho has never been my thing; Bun on the other hand is a personal favorite. Always B2 at Simply Pho with Charcoal Pork and grilled Shrimp. Dump in the fish sauce, toss the ingredients, zig zag some sriracha across the top and dive in! Tom Kha soup with Shrimp is also a personal favorite. Girlfriend chose Combination Pad Thai and liked her first visit. Leftovers made it home too so I got a few bites. Could have been spicier for me; luckily they will adjust spice to taste if you ask. Also, hand sanitizer on every table. I may go broke and get fat dining here....

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    5 years ago

    Worst customer service I've ever experienced. The guy working there acted like he was doing me a favor by me spending my money there. Lol

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    Been here 3 times with great service and exceptional food wish I lived closer so I could visit more often

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    kinda loud and i thought the tofu would be a little bit more crispy but was quite soft. not satisfied

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    The best noodle I ever had in Texas! The service is fast. The dining room is very clean and welcoming!!!

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    Tadashi

    Tadashi

    3.6
    (332 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Catering service

    Upscale Asian restaurant. I went for the sushi. They offer a lot of options if you like spicy fake…read morecrab. At least I think that's what it was. The sushi restaurants start making a lot of their rolls with "spicy" ingredients. They are cutting their costs by blending ingredients. Not my favorite choice in a sushi place. They have a good menu of sashimi and nigiri sushi. I was in the mood for some rolls. They were good. There are LOTS of Sushi options in the neighborhood. As a newbie in town, I'm just starting my search for my go to place. Stay tuned.

    So sorry, SO SAD. Tadashi was one of my FAVORITE two sushi spots in the Austin area for years (the…read moreother is probably not what you're thinking). Just superb; a true dining experience. Treated like the regular I was, always phenomenal service, offered me special off menu items on every visit, the freshest fish, exquisite presentations...just wow. And a great happy hour to boot. Thennnnnnn... About a year prior to my last restaurant visit, I had ordered an extra large assortment of items ($$$$) for delivery for a special occasion at home. It had been a while, but I noticed immediately something was "off." Bottom line, everything was just sloppy and not as fresh as it always had been in the past. I chalked it up to delivery versus dine in. There was something in the back of my mind though that told me that Chef Sun would never have let those items leave the restaurant. Fast forward to in-house dining again. Visible wear and tear on the restaurant interior (looks old). A few plates were even chipped. Might sound nitpicky, but in my humble opinion they need to reinvest some money into the restaurant to get it back up to its shiny self. The service was lackluster, slow, cordial but not necessarily friendly. Some of my favorite menu items (such as the yummmmmy sea bass) are no longer available. Prices were significantly higher than they used to be; however, that's everywhere right? Pft. Decided to order some "safe" dishes that had always been personal favorites. Go to "Red Hill Tower" was served first. The presentation was all right. Not as meticulous as it used to be. When I dug in mixed it all together I noticed how horrible the knife work was. I mean they butchered the tuna. Knife skills are very important in sushi. Many chefs train for years. Flavor was a-okay with all the house sauces, but for 20 bucks it left me wanting more. Gyoza was greasy and chewy. Rice in California Roll was on the dry side. Katsu was also quite dry and lacked flavor. Admittedly the vegetable tempora was pretty tasty. Not surprisingly, I was informed that the restaurant had been purchased by new owners quite some time ago. All of the changes are so apparent, and none are positive. Quality control and pride of stellar presentation and service has disappeared. Tadashi is now (sobbing) sadly just another subpar sushi restaurant with much higher prices than most. Goodbye my old friend. I have no intentions of returning. :(

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    Qi Austin

    Qi Austin

    4.4
    (895 reviews)
    14.5 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Went to Qi for dim sum brunch and overall had a really enjoyable experience. Qi is know for…read morecombining western and traditional Chinese cuisine by using local organic farming. Did not have a reservation on this occasion, but they always make me feel welcome and manage to fit us in. Sat on the outdoor covered patio that was cool and shaded. The atmosphere is modern and lively, making it a great spot for a weekend brunch. Started the meal with cocktails including Lycheetini with Deep Eddy Vodka, Giffard Lichi-li. lemon, cranberry, I cut the cranberry. Also had a Fresa Paloma with Socorro Reposado Tequila, Contratto, strawberry, lime, grapefruit, five-spice that was very sweet and garnished with a flower. You are given a card where you can mark your dim sum selections. I ordered the Shrimp Pancake, Snow Crab Ball and Chinese Sausage Sticky Rice. The standout was the shrimp pancake that had a really great texture and flavor. The snow crab ball had a strange texture with shrimp surrounding the snow crab claw. The Chinese Sticky Rice is always a favorite. Also ordered the Truffle Egg Fried rice and Birds Nest with Seasonal Vegetable. The Truffle rice is so flavorful like a flavor explosion in your mouth. The Birds Nest is made with fried potato shreds which contain the a variety of vegetables including cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms and asparagus. The nest is also edible and has a crunchy texture. The presentation of the food is amazing and everything came out hot and fresh. The flavors were on point, and you can tell there's attention to detail in the preparation. Service was attentive outdoors and the pacing of dishes felt just right for a relaxed brunch. This restaurant is truly a gem whether you come for brunch or dinner service. Will definitely be back.

    I wasn't as blown away by the service and menu as I hoped- but continue to hear great things so…read moreI'll be back. Can't recommend the truffle fried rice or soup dumplings enough. The chicken basil pot stickers and pork belly were good.. but a bit dry for my taste. However, the sauces they offer were all good. Martini was a jump scare in color but taste was on pointtt! Service was fine but we were out front on the patio and though our waiter was attentive while we ordered, we ended up finishing and waiting 40 minutes for someone to come by so we could grab the check. I ended up just heading inside and the maître d' was able to close us out. Tables around us were open so I'm not sure what had them held up, and it could've been a one off, but definitely not ideal at this price point.

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    TenTen

    TenTen

    4.3
    (570 reviews)
    14.8 mi
    $$$

    We had a fantastic night and savored every dish that was served. To our lucky surprise we came…read moreduring happy hour, so we ordered many things off of the happy hour menu. Both of the sandos were perfect. The wagyu beef sando had a little bit more flavor but it was slight and both are worth trying. Every roll was enjoyable and I felt like each had a little twist that really made the flavors explosive, like a shaved onion or a crispy puff on the side of the roll. The service was stellar and they were easy to book on OpenTable I also tried the green tea mocktail and found it to be light and refreshing and I was happy that it wasn't super sweet My two favorite items were: 1. The Edamame - which were charred in a way that I feel like I've never experienced it before and had such great flavor. 2. The scallop roll had a thinly sliced shaved truffle on top that made the roll simple yet out of this world. Shout out to the manager who came by just to check in. I always think that is such a sweet gesture.

    Tenten has one of my favorite sushi happy hours in Austin, and I keep coming back for a few…read morespecific menu items. My favorite maki rolls are the scallop chirashi and the A5, but the scallop maki is the one I crave most--it's so good. Their lychee martini is also delicious and not overly sweet. The Kyoto Blush, on the other hand, was far too sweet for me, so I wouldn't order that one again. I've tried a few other dishes as well. The wagyu sando wasn't quite what I expected, since the meat had more of a patty-like texture that I didn't think paired especially well with the milk bread. The wagyu donburi had a nice layer of crispy rice at the bottom after mixing, but there were too many sour and pickled components, which threw off the balance of the dish a little. Overall, Tenten is a solid spot, especially once you know which menu items you like. Service can be a bit hit or miss, but nothing bad enough to keep me from coming back.

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