Even with a delayed spring roll at 15 minutes and Pho served first food was excellent. A lot of space and building was clean. Takeout business was also thriving. Playing old American top 40. Everything was very good and I will be back. read more

Best bò lúc lắc I've ever had in my life, and I've eaten a lot of bò lúc lắc! From Houston TX to Orange County CA and everywhere in between. Snuck a quick slurp of my daughter's Pho and the broth was rich and aromatic, yet crystal clear. The spring rolls were also excellent. Absolutely loved this restaurant! read more

Tau Bay - bò lúc lắc - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've driven past Tau Bay so many times, and finally had a chance recently to try it. Upon walking in, I was amazed at how big the space was and how busy lunch service was even though it was the middle of the week at 2 pm. For starters, we got the crispy spring rolls, which were delicious and comparable to others you can find In Houston viet town. Pairing the spring roll with the fresh lettuce and fish sauce was delectable. I got a regular bowl of pho, which was very solid. The meats were good and the noodles were deliciously chewy. The broth was a tad bit light for me, but nothing some lime and hoisin sauce couldn't fix. Overall, Tau Bay offers pretty generous portions at reasonable prices and is a great option for a quick satisfying of pho cravings. read more

Tau Bay - spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I read the reviews and saw pics of the shrimp balls, so I decided to try it out. When a review said the area is a little rough, they should have mentioned the parking lot has numerous and deep holes. The restaurant is in a large shopping mall with only a few tenants. Mid-afternoon, there were a few people that came in while I was there. I decided I wanted just pho with the shrimp balls, so she charged me a custom price. I thought they tasted like boiled versions of fried shrimp balls with chunky bits of shrimp. Since they typically come in a more flavorful soup, their flavor seemed sort of muted in the pho broth. The eggrolls were crispy and had large chunks of meat, which stood out to me. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to eat here, but the food is okay if you want to eat Vietnamese food while in the area. read more

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Wanted some Pho for lunch, never been here before, upon checking the menu the Soup #17 got my attention... ((( Mì Cây Nhãn!!! ))) new favorite in my personal Vietnamese food podium!!! It's supposedly not Pho, but it's very close to what Pho represents! Clear, flavor-dense broth with veggies, only this comes with pork and chicken cutlets, shrimp and a piece of fried pork skin floating over egg noodles!!!! Life changing !!! Nothing else to say! I was afraid of risking the trip, since this restaurant is not close to my area, so didn't want to leave feeling I wasted a bullet by not ordering pho which is an addiction for me... but man.... the risky random choice paid off big time today! Spring rolls where good too, not pale, good flavor for the sauce, a touch of spicy, you could feel the care and love in the preparation, enough to feel it and dig it. Ambience and Service have that nice Vietnam feel and touch! This place is a Gem!!! 100% recommended! read more

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The egg rolls are amazingly crispy and the customer service is always great. The soups I've tried never disappoint either. They're super kind and welcoming it's genuinely a lovely place to eat at. read more

Really enjoyed lunch today. Very clean restaurant, Service is quick and friendly, and the food is good and hot! read more

Tau Bay - Pho chicken, grilled pork, spring rolls, fried egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Tau Bay has been my go to place for a few years. Their food is amazing. You have so many different choices. From pho, to rice plates. You can't go wrong with any option. The pork spring rolls are killer. Fried egg rolls go hard. All of their soups have wonderful flavor to them. They are always very attentive. This is one of those spots that I try to put everyone on to. Been coming here for about 6 years now. This place won't break your wallet either. Everything is decently priced and worth it. read more

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Great food! Great service! Reasonably priced! A good and convenient place for a quick bite!

The bun thit nuong....charcoal broiled pork with vericelli was very good, the meat was full of flavor and tender. The ca phe sua da was very good....French filtered coffee with condensed milk....they bring you a small drip pot that sits on top of a glass with condensed milk, when the dripping stops you pull off the pot and stir up the coffee and condensed milk and pour it over another cup of ice....5 stars. My wife enjoyed and shared a bowl of Mi Cay Nhan....special egg noodle soup with shrimp, chicken and pork. We split a small order (4) of fried pork and shrimp eggrolls with lettuce. read more

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Size isn't everything but that's all anyone can think of when it comes to Tau Bay (#1), which has to be the largest pho restaurant in all of Houston. Everything is massive, from the parking lot to the building to the food portions. It's so spacious in here that even 30 people eating would still make the place feel somewhat empty. This is the ultimate group friendly restaurant, with enough seating to accommodate the largest of groups. The high ceilings, minimal decor, and semi-newly renovated bathrooms are also big bonuses. Overall, I give the food a thumbs up overall. It won't pass muster for a lot of Viet purists, but the food leans a little closer to Teochew (#2) side. The pho broth is a tad lighter than I'm used to but it certainly puts the xe lua (#3) definition as literally as can be. The cha gio are like cigars: hearty and filling. The real winner here is the service and the prices. The service is quick and friendly while the prices are a little lesser than most of their competition. Add to fact the dishes are so substantial in portion that one is really getting a bang for their buck. Tau Bay has already been in the area for years, I am hoping they remain a fixture in the area for years to come. ____________ (#1) aka "flying boat" (#2) Hoa ky, but more specially the chaozhou folks of SE Asia. (#3) oh, just the largest pho size available. read more

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Tau Bay is a welcoming, efficient eatery with amazingly fresh and vibrant Vietnamese flavors. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and happy to answer any questions or make recommendations to ensure that you enjoy your meal. The Cha Gio egg rolls are light and savory, and go well with the green leaf lettuce, cilantro and house made fish sauce. The pho comes in a rich, clean and tasty beef broth that has clearly been simmering for hours. The beef tastes fresh and meaty, and soup is served with a beautiful plate of jalapeño peppers, cilantro, Thai basil, and bean sprouts. They also offer rice plates and fried rice if you are not in the mood for noodles. We dined recently on a chilly night, and it was a perfect meal. All this for a very reasonable price! Note that the restaurant will be closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 5 so that the hard working owners and staff can enjoy a well deserved break. read more

Best fried rice anywhere. Nice selection of Vietnamese food, great prices. Not fancy, but very friendly. This is a regular lunch stop for me and I will travel out of my way if I haven't had it in a while. read more

Never disappoints. Same great food and excellent service. Best pho in town. Plenty of parking.

Quick Pho lunch for two! Broth was good and your typical pho ingredients and sauces to complement! Location of the restaurant is somewhat of an eye sore but definitely worth the try! Inside ambiance was in need of a spruce! Noticed a good amount of people picking up orders. Service was quick and appreciated! We ordered pho bowl #6 and pho bowl #9. Vietnamese pork fried egg rolls which were the highlight! I also ordered the chargrilled pork and shrimp vermicelli. Price was $50 for two including tip! For the price I would definitely visit again. read more

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FINALLY! A viet place that isn't afraid to serve a flavor-packed broth. I honestly don't know what is it, but over the past couple months I've been to many Viet restaurants that serve very bland, one-dimensional broths. I was scared that was becoming the norm until I came here my boyfriend. I thought to myself "Now this is what Vietnamese soup is supposed to taste like". There's a nice variety of dishes including Pho, Com Tam (Rice plates), and Hu Tieu. My partner and I had the Hu Tieu and Bun which we both really enjoyed. The restaurant is spacious and looks a bit dated, but there's nothing like a nostalgic Mom n' Pop vibe. And just like any good hole-in-the wall Asian restaurant, the service is not good lol. read more

Tau Bay - 16. Hu Tieu Mi Dai - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went with some friends here last week as they have been going here since they were teens! Service was friendly and fast. Portions were great. Food was great. Family environment. read more

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I've been going here for over 15 years it's always bomb af! I get the #1, n the #14 and am never disappointed. Also the house fried rice a awesome and such big portions. read more

Love this place! Big portions and great service to their customers. The eggrolls are my favorite and they do better than other places in terms of portion and cheaper prices. read more

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This place has delicious food and great service. I'm picky when it comes to Pho, this is one of two places that have the best Pho in my opinion. Plenty of seating , and friend people waiting to seat you. read more

Tau Bay - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This Vietnamese restaurant is tucked in a shopping center within Sharpstown. It's a huge room with lots of sitting which is perfect for big groups. I came in a party of 2 on a Friday night. It wasn't too busy and we decided to sit at a corner table. I have become a huge fan of pho since moving to Houston years ago (we have one of the nation's largest Vietnamese populations for crying out loud!). However, I will reluctantly admit that I haven't ventured into soups outside of pho. Today I decided to get the Mi Cay Nhan (Egg Noodle Soup) and I think I have a new favorite! The soup itself has a slightly sweet but savory flavor to it and the noodles are fantastic. The broth could stand on its own, but with me being Mexican, I had to add both spicy siracha and zesty lime. Huge fan. We also came specifically looking for the spring rolls (Goi Cuon) and overall had a great time here. If you're looking for a casual restaurant with soup options outside of Pho, visit Tau Bay! read more

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Been going here for years! Great authentic Vietnamese food! Some of the best Pho in Houston. read more

Tau Bay - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice Vietnamese restaurant located in a shopping strip. As soon as you walk in you are greeted and seated. Staff is very friendly. I ordered a rice dish while my partner ordered pho. The pho came out quickly and was delicious. My lemon beef rice dish took quite a while to come out but it was so delicious I forgot about my wait. Prices are reasonable and food is excellent! Will be back!! read more

Tau Bay - Com Bo Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Bo lac luc is the best here! Beef Sooooo tender and not chewy at all! Extremely flavored and the red rice pairs nicely with it. I always get extra garlic and onions because I enjoy the extra flavor and crunch. The salt, pepper, lemon concoction they serve with the meal takes it to another level. I'm not a fan of their pho unfortunately. read more

Barbi is my Bae, but not my Tau Bae. Thats probably because Tau Bay is a pretty delicious Vietnamese restaurant, and one which would be just as at home over in Chinatown, and I think they might even have a location over that way but I'm not sure. read more

Tau Bay - Tau me the truth - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm so bummed it took me so long to find out about Tau Bay. They have a large dining area and lots of seating for big groups. I loved their extensive menu. The egg rolls were hot and really crispy. We ordered the combination pho and the pho with shrimballs and grilled shrimp. Both were flavorful with a big portion of meat and lots of noodles. Service was also very good. As the waitress helped me get a high chair for my baby and also was very nice when I asked for an extra spoon after I dropped mine. Prices are super affordable. Tau Bay has become my new favorite Vietnamese restaurant! read more

Tau Bay - Combo pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great service, delicious food and not too expensive. Place doesn't look fancy but looks so what clean. read more

The food was very delicious and the service was average. The bathrooms were clean. The portions are average as well. The air conditioning is also very good it felt cool even while I was eating the hot food. read more

Tau Bay - Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ever since I moved away from chinatown I have not been able to find a good Vietnamese restaurant in my area. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place because it's only 15 minutes away and their food is so good. So far I've only tried their chicken pho, but I do plan to try other dishes the next time I come. The service is usually pretty fast and our order typically comes out in about 5-10 mins of ordering. It's also super, super affordable for 2 people it was only $21. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a quick, yet healthy and flavorful meal! read more

Tau Bay - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is always a hit, service is fast and friendly. The food is unbelievably delicious.

I had high hopes for this place and perhaps their sister location on bellaire and I wanted my wife many times if they serve more than one type of Asian cuisine it's not going to be great. Huge place but in a questionable neighborhood but my wife was hungry so we ended up here after I told her there was another location on bellaire that didn't look so shady. I'm not trying to be racist and places can have different demographics for their clientele but the vibe was not there. I warned her that you might get heavily flavored dishes in soy sauce, msg or whatever else. We had the pho and hu tieu and like I said it was overly seasoned and she's sensitive to sodium so I ended up eating most of both dishes. Definitely won't be back, if you're into fast food ish type of Asian cuisine maybe this might be for you. read more

This is one of our lunch time favorites. I wish I knew how they are able to make the chicken and beef so tender! Everything is always so flavorful. read more

Tau Bay - Beef chunks with red rice. The garlic and onions are wonderful! - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Awesome service, they always remember my name & my order! Food is delicious & fresh. My go to place for egg rolls, Pho, and fried rice!

I have been coming to this place since I was a fetus lol and it hasn't changed one bit. This is a no frills restaurant that serves quality viet food. I always get the dry egg noodles (#17) or egg + clear noodles (#15) & its soo good. Comes with soup on the side. Ask for the pickled jalapeños, it compliments the food so well ! The eggrolls are solid too. Service is speedy and restaurant is spacious. My mom loves this place too so u know its viet mom approved. read more

Tau Bay - Dry egg noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of the closest Vietnamese restaurants to where we live as it is right off the highway. The restaurant is massive and has plenty of seating. Started with the spring roll which came with both chicken and shrimp. The peanut sauce was warm which makes the spring rolls taste better. Tried the pho here with nuoc beo and it was delicious! A good sized bowl of noodles and meat for the price of $7.50. read more

Tau Bay - Spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent OG pho restaurant that's been around since the 90's. Fast service and consistent pho. read more

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Love their food! Especially their soups, egg rolls, rice dishes and vermicelli bowls. The Vietnamese iced coffee and fresh lemonade are my favorite drinks. Great family run business! Loads of parking and don't let the strip mall scare you away - it's a very casual spot with friendly,quick service. read more

Tau Bay - Bo luc lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was in search of authentic Vietnamese egg rolls and this place was recommended. Portions are huge! The egg rolls did not didn't disappoint and were so good. Glad I had leftovers to take home with my house specialty fried rice. Will be going back soon! read more

This place is a solid place for noodles. I was hesitant to try this place at first but after reading all the reviews it was worth it. I never had the Bun Suong Tom Gio Heo but it was great. Clear broth but flavorful. Egg rolls are good and definitely worth it. read more

Tau Bay - Cha Gio (Egg Rolls) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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the food is good . pricey but good. but I bought an iced coffee to go and the cup was literally filled half way only. when I asked why he said you said light ice and I was highly disappointed. read more