I've been to this place many times and every time, I love it! First of all, I just love coming here the seating and the space is so relaxing and such a perfect place to eat and talk. And honestly it's better than any fancy restaurant out there. I love the amount of plants in the space and the TV plays cooking videos and it's so nice to watch while waiting for your food! Speaking of waiting for your food, the food comes out super quick! Within 1 minute of ordering my drink, it came out! And a couple minutes after follows the food. The service is amazing as well, the servers are super sweet and are very quick to serve you and get what you need. The menu offers a bunch of things, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and the drinks! I love how the desserts and drinks are also Vietnamese (most of the time I notice restaurants tend to have the basic selection of fountain drinks and desserts, but this restaurant has a wide variety of drinks and desserts so you can try something new every time you come here!) Most of all, there's a bunch of vegan dishes which I absolutely love. The food is always delicious I've been trying the vegan dishes recently and I love them a lot (as someone who doesn't like vegan dishes normally)! The chicken pho is also so delicious it tastes better than I make it at home! So much flavor. The drinks are so good as well. They also give you a big portion and I normally have leftovers, but the portion size is amazing for the price that you pay. It's definitely more affordable and such a bang for your buck. This is definitely a spot to try and trust me, you'll probably fall in love! If I was an Austin tourist I would definitely hit up this restaurant. I could go on and on about this restaurant. read more

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We got a lot of food here and family styled everything. Everything was delicious! The standout dish for me was the salt and pepper calamari! SOOOO good. Probably the best calamari I've ever had. Great flavor and fresh tasting. Would come back just to get this. Service was just ok - we had a large group and we took up 2 tables that were sitting back to back. The server kept walking back and forth between our 2 tables and kept bumping into my chair/bag which was really annoying me. Other than that, I'd just like to point out that their prices are on the higher side for Viet food. It gave bougie Viet food vibes from the prices, which I thought was unreasonable since the ambiance wasn't anything special or over the top. Probably wouldn't come back unless I was craving their calamari. read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Salt & Pepper Calamari - Mục Rang Muoi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This spot is a decent option when your usual go-to places aren't available. It's not somewhere I'd go out of my way for, but it gets the job done if you're craving Vietnamese food and don't have many other choices. The pho is definitely the highlight--it's flavorful, well-seasoned, and satisfying enough to hit that comfort food craving. You can tell they put some effort into the broth, which is a big plus. That said, the portions leave a bit to be desired, especially when it comes to the protein. You don't get as much meat as you'd expect, which can make the meal feel a little less filling than it should be. Overall, it's an okay replacement when your favorite spots aren't an option. Not bad by any means, just not quite on the same level--but still worth considering in a pinch. read more

I rarely leave negative reviews and I'm usually very forgiving with food, but this experience was disappointing enough that I felt I had to say something. One of our dishes was supposed to come with rice paper, but it didn't arrive until about 15 minutes after the meal -- by then we had already eaten it without making spring rolls because we didn't know. The tomato broth was extremely bland, the noodle dish had only one flat flavor profile, and the grilled meat was similarly boring. The catfish had almost no taste at all, and even the sauce meant to accompany it lacked flavor. Service made the experience worse. The woman who brought out my soup treated us like we were a nuisance rather than customers. Staff also started cleaning around us while we were still seated and chatting, even though there was no line and they weren't close to closing. It felt rushed and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, between the bland food and poor service, this isn't a place I'd return to. read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I order from here more than I should admit but there are so many reasons a great bowl of Pho goes hard. I specifically order the vegan pho and vegan eggrolls. Their broth is beautifully aromatic and very soothing. I order extra noodles and it never disappoints. The eggrolls are great! I've had a couple of vegetarian vermicelli dishes, the lemongrass and the eggroll bowl. Both awesome. My husband orders Anna's Nnoodles every time and won't venture away from it because he loves it. We've only ever ordered takeout so I can't say what it's like inside but it seems cute. Check them out. Great food. read more

We've always said Austin has some good pho and Sunflower makes no exception. Located at the end of a shopping area, Sunflower is a bit unassuming. There's good parking outside and the inside is simple and down to Earth. It's a clean place with good service, very ideal for a quick pop in lunch, which is what we did. We only ordered the beef pho but they have a wide array of things on the menu like stir fried noodles and fried rice. The beef pho was delicious with the signature clean tasting broth. Their broth here isn't as anise forward as many other places, which is actually nice because it feels clean and doesn't give the after taste that star anise can sometimes leave. The beef was tender and flavorful and the noodles had the perfect texture to them. This is probably in the top 3 of pho places we've had in Austin so far and we're pretty confident you'll feel the same way when you go and give them a shot! read more

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I ordered the steak and eggs (Bo Ne) and shrimp spring rolls. I'm not really sure of where else in Austin that I can get it at. Love the sizzling plate of steak/eggs being placed in front of me, and a plate of baguette with veggies. I love how they include the pate with my dish, so staying authentic. Fast service, and ample seating in the restaurant. No fuss and great place for Vietnamese food! read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Bo Ne - steak and eggs - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great Vietnamese restaurant with a variety of authentic Vietnamese food! Sunflower Cuisine is regularly packed with customers. They have an array of authentic Vietnamese food to choose from and never disappoints. I've had the Bo Ne (Steak and Eggs), Lemongrass Beef, and Five Spice Grilled Chicken Lunch Special here. All delicious! Friendly staff and great customer service. Definitely recommend! read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Five Spice Chicken (Ga Ngu Vi) Lunch Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We love to have Vietnamese food and especially pho during the cold weather. The lemongrass and other spices really does wonders for your sinuses. This restaurant is very beautifully decorated with lots of natural plants and sunflower wall art that create a welcoming and serene environment for dining here. The tofu vermicelli bowl was deliciously spicy with the tofu fried in chilli garlic oil and chicken pho broth was flavorful. The staff and our server were all friendly and attentive. read more

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Enjoyed our memorable visit on the other side of town on the corner of McNeil Drive and Parmer. It's a little out of our way but good news is that we've been there two or three times. Their food is consistent and still very delicious. The staff is very friendly and hospitable. It's pretty cool when my wife is Vietnamese and she can order in a way that the staff understands her completely. Not just ordering the menu items, but her distinction of how the food differs from her expectations. Sometimes I feel it. It's a game to see if they understand how the food is prepared. I enjoy sitting down here at the restaurant because it's very clean and it doesn't smell like a wet mop. Some restaurants have that unpleasant odor. This one smells of good clean food. This is our usual spot when we're on this side of AUSTIN. I recommend coming out and giving it a try. Another thing to note is when you've seen restaurants filled with Asians. It usually means it's good with them, it's good for you. read more

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We came here on a Sunday afternoon and they had a full house. It's tucked away in a corner on the opposite side of the H-E-B. When you walk in, it's a pleasant atmosphere with tons of natural light. Someone greeted us quickly and had us sat. I got a lychee jasmine iced tea and it was barely sweet at all. It had three big lychees at the bottom and was refreshing but I was hoping for a bit more lychee flavor. We also got a Vietnamese coffee which was delicious!! For the food, we started with the wonton bombs which were tasty. Next, I ordered the Sunflower crepe because they were out of the pate they use for the Saigon steak & eggs. But, the sunflower crepe turned out to be a great option. It was nice and crispy and the vegetables were fresh. I make little lettuce wraps with bits of the crepe. My boyfriend got the shaken beef which was a bit disappointing. The presentation was beautiful but there was a big pool of sauce at the bottom which masked the flavor of everything including the rice, egg, and veggies. It was overwhelming and also too salty. read more

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In an effort to expand my palate I thought I try Vietnamese food today not too far from where I work. I was greeted by a welcoming hostess who told me I could sit anywhere I wanted. This was welcomed and appreciated. I chose a window seat so I watch was happening out side.., trees blowing, windchime turning and plants swaying from side to side. Now for the food...I choose a vermicelli bowl (Rice vermicelli noodle bowl topped with fresh herbs, shredded lettuce, cucumber, thinly sliced mint, pickled carrots, imperial rolls and topped with crushed peanuts). So yummy and vegetarian. I try to have a couple of non-meat days a week. Sunflower has a 4 page menu, so lots to select from. My food was served hot and rather quickly. I will definitely return. read more

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If you're craving your Ba Ngoai's cooking, look no further. Going to a typical Vietnamese restaurant in Austin, you'll find the more mainstream dishes such as Pho, Com Thit Nuong, Egg Rolls, and maybe the occasional Bo Luc Lac, if they're feeling bold. However, at Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine, they dig deep into their Vietnamese roots. You'll find heavy contenders such as Banh Xeo, Ca Kho To, Canh Chua, and dishes you'll only find at your Ba Ngoai's house. Note: Since the menu does lean towards more traditional meals, don't expect dishes such as the Ca Kho To to be clean of bones! read more

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Unpopular opinion incoming! I see why people might give it a higher rating. If the food is on time if the food is not missing items and if the waiter doesn't ignore you then yes it be a great experience. Unfortunately it was so packed the staff wasn't bothering with smaller tables. We didn't get any one asking about refills or anything for at least 15-20 min. Rather they gave us our food which was missing several ingredients and disappeared only to return with a to go box after 15-20 to hurry us out and make room for new customers. The guy behind us didn't get his food till we were leaving and arrived before us and he was livid. My noodle bowl was missing at least three different ingredients (mint, peanuts and cucumber) so when they brought me a to go box I had to explain to them not only did I not enjoy my food, but that I couldn't even rectify paying for it because they never returned to ask me if I needed anything so I didn't eat but one bite and left the food as it was as evidence of them missing ingredients. The waiter actually just laughed it off and was like oh sorry I don't think it even comes with those things that you are mentioning so I pulled out a menu and showed him the Bún Chả Giò - Imperial Rolls on Vermicelli bowl even though he and I both knew I was right which made me even more upset. It's not the first time this has happened, but it's the first time I actually called it out. I think this place is way overhyped. I think there are way better places that are way cleaner. I think that it is convenient and just ok. I think they have some good menu items, but not everything is good and I hope they can improve their service. I personally won't be returning simply because of the service and lack of care to customers . read more

Easy parking. Loved all the plants inside. It was clean. Staff was really nice and helpful. We ordered some garlic noodles and they were amazing. I should've read the description more for the dry chicken wings. So next time I'll try their tamarind. They got a five just for those noodles. I was blown away on how flavorful it was. We also ordered some Thai tea, and it's by far of my favorite you can definitely taste the tea in it, and it wasn't overly sweet. It was perfect. Will be coming back again. read more

Banh xèo was served with only 3 small green lettuce leaves. We need the large lettuce leaves to wrap and hold the banh xèo to dịp in fish sauce. There wasn't much pork and no yellow mung bean inside the banh xèo. Bún bowl portions were small read more

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I have never tried the pho here but that's bc I don't come here for pho. The reason why I love this restaurant is bc they offer so many other traditional viet dishes that most viet restaurants here in Austin don't have. Things I've ordered time and time again: - Bo Ne (steak and eggs) - Banh hoi (fine vermicelli wrap with the minced shrimp on sugar cane) : this is a do it yourself spring roll dish. You can wrap everything with lettuce or rice paper. - Hu tieu dac biet (southern noodle soup): very similar to pho BUT this is PORK broth. Pho is a beef broth. Has quail egg, fish balls, shrimp, & sliced pork - Bun bo hue (kingdom noodle soup) - Bun rieu (crabmeat tomato noodle soup) - Ca kho to (catfish clay pot) : SPICY caramelized catfish in a clay pot served with rice. - Canh chau with fish (hot and sour soup): clear broth soup with catfish, tomato, and pineapple. read more

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We came here for our first meal in Austin after moving into our apartment and it did not disappoint. All the dishes are traditional and made with care, the servers took the time to explain everything to us so that we knew exactly what we were ordering and that was very much appreciated. I also love plants and it was obvious that the plants here are very beloved and they take the ambiance to the next level of a homey, natural sanctuary. We will be back and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. read more

The Banh Xeo was crispy and huge! I got the Banh Xeo Chay chocked full of fried tofu, juicy mushrooms, mung bean, green onions and sprouts. The crepe was super strong and crispy, slightly oily but not overly so, and the filling was plenty. BUT HERE IS MY ISSUE WITH THIS PLACE: 1.) the service is lacking when they are busy. Then it seems they start picking and choosing who deserves top tier attention while others get left by the wayside 2.) they serve non traditional herbs with the Banh Xeo. They only had mint, but they had no fish leaf, no sesame leaf, no CULANTRO, no basil. Most places give you at least four big huge pieces of lettuce for wrapping, and this place only gave two. They were stingy with the pickled daikon and carrots and they lazily used cilantro as an herb instead of more traditional Vietnamese herbs. Proper Vietnamese herbs are icing on the cake for this particular dish, so NOT having them was a disappointment though the crepe was great. 3.) they also provided non traditional sauces for the spring rolls and the Banh Xeo. The spring rolls' peanut sauce had some sort of red Thai chili sauce (?) thing going on, and instead of giving me proper fish sauce with my Banh Xeo, they gave me some sort of dark soy sauce with chili paste? No. I had to flag them down for fish sauce. All in all, the spring rolls were filling with huge slabs of fried tofu inside. I had to ask for the addition of basil to the rolls, though. And the vegan fried tofu and mushroom crepe was PERFECT minus the lack of lettuce and traditional Vietnamese herbs. 3.5 stars, but I'll round it up to 4 read more

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My friends and I visited this super authentic Vietnamese restaurant in north Austin today, and it was so good! I tried the egg crepe dish for the first time, and it was delicious. I love how fragrant the bean sprouts are, and the shrimp was so fresh. I also LOVED my shaken beef dish. I normally never am able to finish entire entrees, but this dish was so good and tender that I finished every single bite. Such an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, and I would 10000% come back again. read more

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Me and my boyfriend both caught the flu this week so we ordered takeout from here and it was perfect. I got the beef pho and it was good, very good broth and fresh ingredients. Only complaint is that I wish there was more meat in the order. My boyfriend got the lemongrass vermicelli noodle dish and he really enjoyed it! I tried a bite and thought it was super tasty. We also split an order of the imperial rolls which were perfectly crispy. Overall great experience here! read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Lemongrass Stir-fry Vermicelli - Bun Xao Xa Ot - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The ambience of this place is cozy. The service is friendly, fast and accurate. The food is amazing! The veggies are fresh, the crepe is crunchy and served hot. It has beans sprouts, shrimp and pork. When you dip it in the sauce it gives it another level of flavor explosion. read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Sunflower Crepes - Banh Leo - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Their weekday lunch special deal is great. You get rice, cabbage, and a generous portion of protein (chicken, beef, pork, tofu, shrimp) that are all the same price. You even get a fresh or fried spring roll on the side for free. I can't speak for the other items, but this one is definitely worth coming to Sunflower for! read more

I thought that the food was pretty good and they had a good variety. The banh xeo and clay pot rice were my favorite of the things I tried. The service was pretty quick and there is a lot of seating inside. We were able to get seating for a table of 7 quickly. read more

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The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is very lively and bright. The five spice chicken lunch special is so delicious. They use chicken thighs so it's tender and it comes with an eggroll, cabbage and rice. read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Five spice chicken lunch special - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The restaurant was inviting and cute. Floor was a bit slippery especially in the bathroom. I'm grateful that they can accommodate 13 of us. My sister in law had the spicy lemongrass beef noodles and she didn't cared for it much. My kids had pho 6/10 crispy noodles with seafood : big portions good flavor 8/10 Rice vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and egg roll. Good flavor 7.5/10 We had shaken beef 8/10 Sweet and sour soup with shrimp: good flavor but lacking vegetables 7.5/10 Catfish in clay pot 8/10 All in all, this restaurant is solid we will come back in the future. read more

Stopped in for lunch and had one of the lunch specials. Today. I ordered the chicken lemongrass stir fry which comes with rice, a small cabbage salad and a spring roll in my case because the fried roll had shrimp in it. First off, the chicken lemongrass was absolutely wonderful, they didn't skimp on the meat and the sauce was super tasty. The cabbage salad had a very subtle flavoring and it was very refreshing. The spring rolls I ordered was the lemongrass beef and it was actually one of the best spring rolls I think I've ever had. Moving this restaurant up into my top 5 Austin Vietnamese places to eat. read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Chicken lemongrass stir fry with green beans. Lemongrass beef spring rolls. A most excellent lunch meal. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everything we had here was pretty good! You could tell it is authentic and the food was very fresh. I got the garlic tiger prawn noodles and the bun rieu. It was good, but my only complaint would be that the meat inside the soup was cold by the bones. I don't have an issue with restaurants chilling their meat before it is added to the soup but I wish they were more aware of this to make sure it was all warm/hot. Both of my pieces of meat was cold inside. Otherwise the flavors were spot on and the Thai tea was super good. (Great tea to milk ratio). Definitely will be back to try more! read more

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Had a fun rainy day date night here. The menu has a lot of fun options I haven't seen at other places in the area. Service was good. Fast and nice. You pay up front. Food was good! It wasn't super duper flavorful but was delicious. I tend to want very strong flavors (lots of lime lots of fish sauce etc. ) I think this place would be PERFECT for anyone who is intimidated by new cuisine. The food was definitely delicious just not to my personal tastes. The ambiance in this place is GORGEOUS. We went of a rainy cold day but all the plants everywhere made me so happy. read more

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Come here just for the smells when you walk in and every time they bring out a dish to a table. You'll get hungry the second you walk in it's so delicious smelling. Came for a weekday lunch and the restaurant was maybe halfway full. Lots of seating. I wanted to try so much but went with the five spice chicken lunch special. It comes with a cabbage salad, rice and a shrimp and pork spring roll with peanut sauce. The roll and salad were super fresh and delicious. The chicken was cooked very well, didn't even need a knife it was so tender. Flavors all around were awesome! Also tried a Vietnamese coffee with the coconut milk option and it was just as great as a normal one! Love the option for dairy free! The food came out pretty quick and the service was helpful. You pay at the counter at the front when you're ready to leave. Wish I lived closer, I would come back here often. read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Five Spice Chicken - Ga Ngu Vi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Anas noodles should be nationally acclaimed!! This meal was absolutely phenomenal! The restaurant is cute and the servers are fast !! I will be back 100x over read more

Sunflower is Viet-certified authentic. My in-laws are Vietnamese, and Sunflower is one of the restaurants they often rave about. We ate here for dinner recently. We ordered five dishes total, family-style, for four adults and three kids. The night's choices were vegetable soup, grilled beef, chicken salad, pork fried rice, and chicken stir-fry noodles. The food arrived in about 10 minutes, and all the dishes were served in another 10 minutes. Every dish was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and cooked for maximum flavor and enjoyment. I think the pork fried rice and chicken stir-fry noodles rival highly-rated Chinese restaurants across Texas. Some music was played during our time there, but it wasn't too loud, so we could easily enjoy our conversations. Water is served in decanters as soon as you're seated, which makes for a pleasant experience. Takeaway boxes were readily available for food we couldn't finish. Overall, it was a fantastic experience we'd love to return to soon! read more

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Update - went back to try the vegan crepe and it did not disappoint!! The vegan spring rolls are also very good. We came in at 7 pm on a Saturday night and they were busy, but no wait. Very kind service too. Don't miss out :) read more

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Bun Rieu was very skimpy; small amount of noodles and more pork than rieu. Worst of all, their service was terrible. I ordered my meal and didn't have a server check back on me the remainder of my time there. I wouldn't recommend. read more

I have to say it their shaken beef is not typical shaken beef. They add lemongrass to it and it's not traditionally done that way although not bad but it's not what I was expecting. The Ca Kho To, clay pot catfish was pretty damn good. And I highly recommend it. The restaurant is modernish vibe and is really clean. The food came out fast and the service was welcoming. read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Catfish Claypot - Ca Kho To - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here after craving Vietnamese food and it was good, but fell short of being awesome for some very fixable reasons. We had the egg rolls, catfish clay pot, and shaken beef. All were very solid, and Id happily come back for my Vietnamese fix, but each dish fell a little short. The egg rolls were DELICIOUS and cooked perfectly, but the fish sauce they were served with wasn't good. We ate them without it because it took so much from the dish. The shaken beef was good but we weren't a fan of the lemongrass in it. It was also too heavily sauced, however the meat quality and cook temp was fantastic- lighten the sauce a bit this would be amazing! Overall the catfish clay pot was our favorite, but the rice served with the meal wasnt good rice. It detracts from the dishes- it was free with the meal but Id gladly have paid for better rice. If they tweaked these minor things Id say this spot is on par with some of the best Vietnamese in Houston! Service was great and ambience was nice- I loved the live plants! read more

Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine - Catfish Claypot - Ca Kho To - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The BEST Vietnamese food that I've had in a long time. I loved everything that was brought out. The pho was delicious and broth was perfect! The customer service was excellent and they expertly accommodated our large party that included a wheelchair and highchair. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Service was terrible. Brought the dish out incomplete and didn't even say anything. They rushed our table out of the restaurant even though it was half an hour until closing and there were still about 4-5 tables there. Food was bland. I don't understand why this place has more than 3 stars. read more

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with exceptional service and cozy ambiance. The wait staff are so kind and take pride in making you feel comfortable and at home. My girlfriend and I shared the vegetable spring rolls and the shaken beef special. Both items were delicious and we could tell that the ingredients used were fresh and of high quality. We also shared a pot of tea, generous portion for the two of us. The restaurant is very affordable for its portion sizes. I will be back to try the pho next time! read more

I've been going to sunflower since they were located at Ohlen and 183. They have a noodle and wonton soup that's just amazing. You get the best of both in one soup! When you order it go the soup base is always steaming hot too. Never disappoints. Their eggrolls are the best too! read more