Duy's is a very unassuming restaurant/shop that's off to the side of a large plaza in…read moreAlief/Chinatown area of Houston. Its super casual and has the restaurant portion for sit down dining and quite a bit of takeout/vegetarian ingredients. My partner and I came in a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty quiet. Staff were extremely kind and friendly. You order and pay at the cashier then sit at a table to wait for your orser. We got the vegetarian cold cut combo banh mi, the lo mein, and the rice rolls. Everything was full of flavor and we did not miss animal protein. The banh mi had a nice, crisp bread along with a good amount of veggies and vegetarian cold cuts. The lo mein was very flavorful and the mushrooms really stood out as a nice unami bomb. The veggies were well cooked too and maintained crispness. My favorite was the rice rolls, which had the perfect texture, velvety, slightly QQ, and had a great filling along with a nice sauce. The veggies that accompanied it were a great addition too. My partner and I ended up getting a couple of their ready made dishes to take home and they were only $8 each. They were also delicious (basil kidney and stuffed bitter melon). I think the food here is solid and still affordable. To me, its a great restaurant that puts out good food that also happens to be vegetarian. I really didn't miss meat with my meals here and can't wait to come back!

Duy's Vegetarian Cafe is my favorite vegan restaurant in Bellaire. The ambiance is very casual and…read morenot fancy by any means but the food and service at this family-owned and operated are pretty good. The older lady behind the counter that puts the Banh Mis and drinks together is the sweetest and friendliest. She's always so incredibly welcoming but it's a hit or miss with the guys at the counter. The menu consists of a lot of processed mock meat and dry mushrooms so my favorite dishes to oder are the Banh Mi Bi and Mi Xao noodle dish with tofu as these do not have mock meat in them. They have a wide variety of ready-to-eat, packaged hot foods and desserts on display for customers to grab and go. They also make a delicious, refreshing artichoke drink that isn't overly sweet. I definitely recommend giving them a try if you're vegan or simply just in the mood for vegan. Note: There's a discount for cash payment.

You never know what you are going to find in and near Asian Town. I this unassuming shopping…read morecenter is a place with treats that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. I came here for the egg rolls and discovered to much more. These Vietnamese egg rolls are crispy and full of flavor (unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture)... you don't even need a dipping sauce. They also have croissants and filled croissants and sandwiches, and other tasty treats. Service was friendly and helpful. They will try to upsell.

I feel rushed To order. Then they asked you over again. Then ignore you. At the Beechnut Beltway,…read morethe lady short change me. I thought I was in VN. I like their banh mi but I just can't deal with the service. Not a returning customer.

Hands down a great hole in the wall find today and we will definitely return again! Ordered Q's…read moreBest and Greek Wrap and they were equally great and we will repeat. Next up is the Q Stack Burger for our next visit. Very cool spot, good vibes and owner is awesome!!!

Stopped in for lunch midday. Owners & staff are quite friendly & helpful. If you are unfamiliar…read morewith their menu they will gladly walk you through it & highlight customer favorites. They rave about being a halel deli so even their bacon is all beef. ( I eat pork but noting it for those who don't) The Reuben sandwich was quite tasty. The bread & meat were toasted just right, not too hard. And the marbled rye bread was really good. They allowed me to add whatever veggies I wanted with no up charge so the onions, tomatoes, peppers & cucumber add-ons made for terrific enhancements to the basic reuben. They have tables for dining in as well as some outdoor seating. I've been several times & the sandwiches are consistently good and the service is always great. Try them out!

Great and fast service. The guy in the front gave great recommendations since it was my first time…read more The place itself is spacious, great music and chill vibes. I was enjoying my black tea with passionfruit and peach while my food was getting ready. The sandwich I got, amazing. Love the slaw, good piece of chicken, and seasoning hit the spot. The waffle fries were crispy, cheesy, and the caramelized onions and sauce gave it a good touch! I thought this place was mostly drinks, but I'm so happy that I went in to try it out. I'll bring my husband next time and we will be back!

Decided to finally go to AtCha in Houston Chinatown to try their spicy chicken sandwich. Theirs is…read moreunique since it's a Szechuan hot chicken sandwich. It's spiced up with Szechuan hot chili oil and spicy coleslaw. It's also topped with honey mustard, a special sauce, and pickles. The chicken itself was huge. It was very moist and pretty easy to bite through. Like Szechuan food, the spice starts off very low and then builds up over time. Pretty good and unique overall but not worth going out of your way for. They also have a Taiwanese salt and pepper chicken sandwich which might be worth trying as well.

Friend and I came here back to back weeks…read more I first had their banh mi heo quay (crispy pork turn) with an egg. Bomb! Never knew houston had Banh mi like this, I've only had it in OC. It was so crispy and flavorful. Came back the following week for their bun Bo hue in stone bowls. The broth was piping hot and bubbling till the end! Amazing flavor, great meat to noodle ratio, totally stuffed. As with all Viet restaurants the food came out fast and the staff was friendly. I cannot wait to come back when the weather gets colder.

Service is very bad. If I could give 0 stars I would…read moreimmediately. Several other reviews are low, bad as well. I guess they don't need new customers to become regulars here. Dirty inside as well. Bugs are present. No thanks.

Was here a couple of days ago to grab some lunch to go. I had the pork bahn-mi sandwich and my…read moreco-worker got the meatball sandwich. We both commented how good the bread was, and my sandwich was prepared fresh and quickly. The bahn-mi was a very good value. My co-worker said he enjoyed the meatball sandwich and did not provide any negative feedback. Although we did not dine in, the dining room was clean and comfortable. As far as service. It was pretty fast and efficient. We got our orders less than 5 minutes after placing them. I would try this place again.

I tried out a new Banh mi shop in Houston called My Baguettes. This place is pretty lowkey in the…read moreKim son plaza. Their shop is pretty small but they have a few tables inside. In additional to Banh mi, they also have some other breakfast items such as bò né and some specialty drinks. I got their meatball and dac biet banh mi. They are pretty generous with the sauce but they could've added more pickled veggies. I loved the meatball banh mi. The meatball portrays the typical xíu mại flavor, so tender and flavorful. I ate the dac biet one a few days later which probably goes in hand with why it was a little more dry at that point. Solid spot but I wouldn't say the best

I've been coming here for years and this place never disappoints. Always busy, and only excepts…read morecash. Clean inviting atmosphere , customer service was excellent and the food was fresh hot and delicious . If you've never been go , 10/10

Had the goal to try the best banh mi that the city had to offer and was recommended to check out…read moreDon's. We went during lunch time on a weekday and were met with a crowd of locals catching a sub on their lunch break. You walk in and see a whole banh mi assembly station with ordering at the counter with a bubbly worker. Cash only! We waited a bit for our food, but it was probably because of a less popular, non-banh mi item we ordered. Let it be known that this item, the Cháo lòng (pork offal porridge), was one of my favorite bites of the entire 2-week trip. It was piping hot, fresh, and very well seasoned. Bright notes from the herbs and the peppery flavor of the broth helps with the richness of the pork. The banh mi itself was good and on fresh crusty bread with a decent amount of filling, but honestly I remember the Cháo more and would go back just for this.

My coworker and I came here to pick up banh nis and we ordered shrimp and pate. (Off menu). The…read morebread was soft but I think I squished it on the way out bc it felt more like a banh mi panini . They had thick slices of pate but I barely tasted the shrimp. But it was also so good I forgot the shrimp. They made it within minutes at $5 each. They can do zelle and cash. The staff was fast but hard to hear. Maybe due to the class wall from covid? Points heavily taken off bc of the missing shrimps. :( Parking is free and out front.

Excellent banh mi! Bread is good. Bread to meat ratio is perfect. They didn't have large; could…read moreonly order small. I paid cash but it looks like they accept credit card. Dining room is clean; restroom is clean.

tl;dr fantastic bread and pate and instead of the dac biet, get the 4 ingredient sandwich with…read morepate, thit (boiled pork), jambon (french ham), and saucisson (french sausage) -- I spent a week in Houston, with the goal of trying to find the best banh mi shop and the best bowl of pho. Nguyen Ngo was our first banh mi stop and also our last. I'm really very particular about my banh mi and have a firm POV on what a great dac biet (combo/special) should include (and accept that this is my own preference and that others may disagree!). My checklist below is typically where I find the most variance from shop-to-shop, as almost all places include the requisite jalapeños and cilantro: - Bread: soft with a thin, crispy crust and the crust should not be so hard that it scratches the top of your mouth - Condiments: pate should be fairly generous and flavorful and there shouldn't be so much mayo that it's dripping out of the bread - Pickled veggies: should be close to 50/50 between carrots and daikon - Cold cuts: has to have cha lua (steamed pork sausage) and gio thu (Vietnamese head cheese, preferably one that doesn't have much of the ear as it's too crunchy). I'm fine if it also includes thit nguoi, but don't require it. I don't like thit nuong is included though, as I find it makes the sandwich too heavy So how does Nguyen Ngo stack up against my list? - Bread: 10/10, probably the best bread I've had for banh mi. No idea if they bake it themselves or if they purchase it, but they're definitely doing it right - Condiments: 10/10, perfect balance, but the standout was definitely the pate. It was creamy with a strong flavor, but not overly liver-tasting. I thought about it all week and even considered flying a tub of it back home with me (I did not, but might do it next time) - Pickled veggies: 5/10, mostly carrots with a tiny bit of daikon. Also leaned a touch more sweet than I prefer and maybe not pickled for quite long enough? It was nice and crunchy, but the main drawback was not having enough daikon in the mix - Cold cuts: 8/10, they don't offer gio thu or the kind of cha lua that I like in my banh mi, but the thit, jambon, and saucisson were a good enough combo that it didn't throw me off too much We ordered their dac biet on the first day, which includes this shredded chicken that I really didn't care for. The consistency was almost like pork floss, but less tasty. On the last day, we chose the 4 ingredient banh mi and got it with pate, thit, jambon, and saucisson and that was much more to our liking. We bought 9 to take back home to share with our families (plus a couple extra for us), and they did an excellent job of packing the veggies separately!

Great sandwich place! I had the combo and was impressed with the amount of pate they put in it…read more It's sweeter than others with a hint of fried shallots.

Good old fashioned no gimmick ma and pa viet sandwich shop buy 5 get one free…read more Sandwiches are excellent and filled well for the price. I go for the thap cam and dac biet. can't go wrong with the classics. And oh man their Bo Ne. Sizzling steak and eggs. Delish. Not to mention 14$, for simplicity at its finest. Their butter and pate are yummy. I go too much cause it's so close to work.

This place is a gem, there are no frills about this spot. Just your typical ma and pa shop that…read moreserves good banh mi and other items. This restaurant is very quiet and not too busy but there's a lot of people coming in and out and ordering to go. If you want to dine in, there's a few tables for you to enjoy your food. First time I was here, I ordered just a combination banh mi. It was delicious, meats were filling and seasoned nicely. The bread was toasted just right. Decided to come back last night with my friend. I got their Bo ne and a Thai tea & my friend ordered the shredded chicken banh mi. I thought that my dish would be shareable but it wasn't. The portions were small for the price but I still left pretty full. The sauce on the Bo ne was delicious and seasoned perfectly. Bread was crispy and flaky on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Idk if they make their pate/butter in-house but it was the best I've had. The steak was also tendered and the egg was cooked just right with a runny yolk. My Thai tea was solid but wasn't as sweet as I would've liked it. My friend shredded chicken banh mi was also very good. Crispy baguette, chicken was tendered and veggies were filling. Overall, this is a good hidden spot for some good banh mi. The service was quick and the owner was nice. The person who brought out the food was very kind. They also have a buy 5 sandwiches and get one free. Prices are reasonable and the food is good. Will I come back? Yes. I need to try their banh mi bo kho next time.