I had to give this place a try after seeing it all over my social media, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I came with a friend during one of their soft opening days, and the line was literally out the door. Despite the crowd, everything was very organized, and the line moved surprisingly fast. The interior was beautifully designed with soft lighting and light wood accents, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. When we finally made it to the front, the employee helping us was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the different drink options. I ended up ordering the Ube Cream Coffee, while my friend went with the Phin Coffee. It took a little while for our drinks to come out, but considering how busy they were, we didn't mind at all. We were even able to find seating despite the large crowd, which was a pleasant surprise. The Ube Cream Coffee was delicious. The coffee itself was bold and smooth, while the ube cream added just the right amount of sweetness and flavor without overpowering the drink. You could definitely taste the ube, and the combination worked really well together. It also packed quite the caffeine punch--I could definitely feel it afterward! My friend really enjoyed her Phin Coffee as well and mentioned that it was strong and flavorful, exactly what she was hoping for. Overall, this is a solid coffee spot with great drinks, a welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service. It's the perfect place to catch up with friends, get some work done, or simply enjoy a quality cup of coffee. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu! read more

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Tried their mango sticky rice matcha 7.5/10. I loved the mango chunks and real sticky rice inside the drink. It was a little sweet for my liking. I would've preferred a stronger matcha taste, however my friend I went with felt it was the perfect level of sweetness. They also had a self serve condensed milk and cane syrup dispenser if you felt like your drink needed more or less sweetness. read more

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There's a lot of hype going around since it's one of the newest coffee shops in Houston. Heads up if you can't find this place; Molly Tea right next door is bright and pink, The Phin is literally pitch black. You can't see a soul from the outside. But that's how you'll find it. The viral Mắm Coffee is what everyone is trying but I have no interest in that whatsoever because I'm not a fan of fish sauce. I did however ended up getting the Blueberry Matcha. First sip was okay, but by the second sip and onwards, it was way too sweet. I'd call myself having a sweet tooth but this was just way too much for me. Maybe it's best to just order coffee at a coffee shop. read more

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Don't be fooled by the long line. While the matcha is strong, all the flavored matchas lacked the flavor that was advertised. The mango sticky rice matcha was alright but I've had better. Banana cream had minimal banana flavor and no sweetness at all. Overall, it's better than watered down matcha but did not live up to the wait. read more

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The Phin is one of the newest coffee shops in Houston and it's located right next to Molly Tea in Chinatown. The interior was so so nice with lots of tables, although it was pretty tight since it was very crowded. The line moved very quickly though. I got their signature Mắm coffee, Buôn Mê coffee and the Mango Sticky Rice matcha. The Mam coffee came with a cream top and fish sauce drizzle. It sounded weird at first but it actually tasted pretty good and enhanced the coffee flavor (tasted like salted caramel). The Buon Me coffee came with a coffee cream and cocoa powder, and it was so good, I like this one more than the mam coffee. The coffee was very strong and I loved that. The mango sticky rice matcha came with mango puree on the bottom, coconut foam on top, along with bits of sticky rice. This drink was soooo good. Mango pairs really well with matcha, and the coconut was so fragrant. The drinks were made pretty quickly despite being busy, but matcha took a bit longer. They also had bottles of condensed milk and sugar syrup on the counter so if you want your drink to be sweeter, you can always add it to your likings. I really love the counter space they had and I realized the water kettle stations were built into the counter space, that was so cool :) read more

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I waited about 40 minutes during the soft opening of Le Phin, and while the coffee itself was pretty good, the rest of the experience was a bit underwhelming. The mango sticky rice matcha was the main disappointment. The matcha base tasted more like milk than a properly balanced, high-quality matcha, missing that deep, slightly grassy, umami flavor you expect. Instead of feeling cohesive, it came across more like separate components forced together rather than a well-integrated drink. The mango element was also disappointing. The syrup tasted artificial, almost like jelly sitting at the bottom of the cup, rather than fresh or naturally sweet mango. The "sticky rice" component was the most confusing part, with a texture that felt closer to mashed potatoes than chewy sticky rice. Combined with the temperature of the drink and the different textures, it ended up as a chunky, uneven matcha latte that did not resemble what the promotional photos suggested. The cafe itself is beautiful, and they are clearly working hard and cranking out drinks quickly, especially during a soft opening. However, for the price point and the actual quality of the drinks, I would personally go elsewhere for now. There is potential here, but based on this visit, it did not live up to expectations. read more

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I ordered three drinks from this place.... Let me tell you this is probably one of my all time favorite Vietnamese cafe that I've been to. I ordered the mango sticky rice matcha, the phin coffee, and the buôn mê cream. The mango sticky rice matcha was okay and a little on the sweeter side but I was pleasantly surprised about the size of the cup. The phin coffee was good and had the white cream on top. The star of the show was the buôn mê cream! You can taste the incredibly bold and richness of the coffee from the cream. That first sip was so good. It has that deep nutty and earthy flavor profile. It completely blew my mind. If you want to get here, opening time is probably the best. I went on a Sunday afternoon and the line was out the door. read more

The Phin - Mango sticky rice matcha, buôn mê, and phin coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The newest Vietnamese coffee shop in Houston Chinatown. The space is very minimalist & aesthetic with plenty of seating to enjoy their drinks. They specialize in phin drip coffee & matcha. I went during their grand opening weekend. It was pretty busy & crowded. Even with the long wait, the workers worked efficiently. All the drinks were organized with orders either in progress or ready on the screen. If you ordered a matcha drink you get to see the entire process from them measuring the matcha to them assembling the drink. I tried their mango sticky rice matcha, buon me cream, & ube cream. All of them were delicious. The mango sticky rice matcha flavor were subtle. The coffee drinks were strong especially the buon me cream since it had a coffee cream top. Out of all the drinks, the ube cream was my favorite. Overall, I had a great experience & enjoyed all the drinks. read more

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Arrived at Phin when they opened so was first in line. The employee was kind enough to explain their menu as we browsed the drink options. I ordered the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha since I had The Phin Coffee before. The Mango Sticky Rice Matcha is ascetically pleasing to the eye but kind of had a lot going on to where it masked the matcha itself. I tasted the Mam Coffee and the fish sauce drizzle oddly worked well. A slight hint of salt on a sweetened foam over a strong iced coffee. There are plenty of seating if you choose to hang out but the line was to the door within 10 minutes of opening. Didn't want to overcrowd the shop so we didn't stay long. Despite having so many coffee shops nearby, The Phin's coffee is pretty good. read more

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Came in a week after opening, the service was pretty quick. There was a pretty long line, but we got through within a few minutes so dont be scared to wait. I ordered thr fish sauce "mam" coffee. Never had it before and was skeptical, but was pleasantly surprised. It was Alil sweet and salty, but not too overwhelming on thr coffee. I think it was only on the foam. Overall the coffee was good, nothing worth noting. The aesthetic ambiance was very chic and stylish. read more

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Went here on their first day of soft opening! There was a good 15 minute wait on all Matcha drinks, but the staff looked like they were going through it pretty efficiently. I very much like the aesthetic of this place and how modern everything is. I ended up getting the Matcha Einspanner, which I think is a matcha latte but with cream on top? It was honestly hard to decide as all of their drinks sounded very good, particularly the Ube Matcha latte. I would give my drink a solid 8/10 and I would definitely come back to try their other drinks. The staff were friendly and we didn't have any issues. I will say that I don't think they have a number calling system. So because it was loud at the time, it was kind of hard to hear our number be called by the staff. read more

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Yasss another Vietnamese coffee spot ! The coffee was so strong ( which i love). I really enjoyed the egg and black sesame foam. They also have really good ceremonial matcha. I think they just recently open so the line can be quite long bur move pretty quickly. Theres a lot of sitting as well. read more

The Phin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went for the launch day and would say that the service was reasonably efficient considering the line. The store itself is very aesthetic and I could see it appealing to insta folk. The drinks themselves were good but nothing extraordinary (but keep in mind I'm not a matcha aficionado so those better versed in what constitutes good matcha may have different thoughts about it). We got the mango sticky rice matcha (as mentioned on here, it's not on the menu but is being promoted) and the matcha einspanner, neither of which are all that sweet (in case you might be expected that) Mango sticky rice: 4/5. Definitely the better of the two we tried. There nice texture as the sticky rice bits were a pleasant surprise to come across. There's some tart bits when you get to the mango and it surprisingly worked somewhat well together but isn't something I would want to get again. Matcha einspanner: 3/5. I wished it was a little sweeter (personal preference) and that the flavors were more cohesive, but you could definitely taste the matcha. For the price, we got a smaller cup than the sticky rice and wasn't much a fan of that. Overall, this is a trendy space and another way to get your matcha fix. I would definitely recommend trying it out, but personally won't be coming back. read more

New coffee shop in Chinatown. Even without soft opening, the store is still very crowded. Store is well organized and decorated. You can see how much effort the owner put in decoration. Price range from $6.5 to $7.5 per one drink. I decided to try fish sauce coffee and mango sticky rice matcha because visually, they looked pretty. Fish sauce coffee, there is a hint of fish sauce that if you don't try to pay attention, you won't notice it. Otherwise, it's tasted like sea salt coffee but super sweet. The matcha one, nothing special. In my opinion, the sticky rice topping doesn't go well with matcha. I like mango in matcha though. The staff were friendly. I did not have to wait long for my order. However, I saw many of staff had artificial nails that one staff's nail actually poked the gloves. This could be improved. Overall, I might come back because besides some items were different, the rest of the menu is just like other coffee shop but with higher price. read more

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Friendly staff, beautiful interior, yummy drinks! What more can you ask for? Clever that they use the fish sauce for the salted caramel coffee! Love their matcha einspanner!!! It's harder to find in Houston than you think! Their coffee is legit Vietnamese. My man's was wired lol they have WiFi so you can come during the week or weekend to hang out, work, or study. Plenty of seating to chill. Huge and clean restroom! read more

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yummy!! good service, smooth matcha. i got the black sesame matcha (black sesame is my favorite) and it was delicious & rich. the mango sticky rice matcha was a bit on the sweeter side but super creamy! read more

The Phin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

For a crowded soft opening and an offering of 20% off, the service was relatively fast! Especially if you didn't order a hand crafted matcha drink lol. My banana latte was really good and I would definitely come back to try other drinks read more

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I ordered the double matcha (matcha latte with matcha cold foam) and I loved how the matcha flavor profile was still evident in the drink. It comes pre-sweetened, and so there doesn't seem to be an extra cost for cold foams or added sweetness! Each drink costs $7.55 across the board when I ordered from their menu. The einspanner foam is moreso a cheese cold foam rather than a simple vanilla foam, but I liked how it paired with the matcha. The matcha foam is grassy but sweet, and added a great amount of depth to the drink. The service here was pretty quick considering how packed The Phin usually is, and they get through orders quickly as there appears to be a large team of baristas whisking matcha traditionally with scales to measure the matcha ratio and everything. The decor and atmosphere was beautiful, although it has quite a small interior. I wouldn't say this is the best place to sit and study for long periods of time as there aren't many tables (unless you get a seat at one of the 2 larger tables) and it can get really packed with people very quickly. I hope to come back eventually and try some of the other drinks on their menu! read more

The Phin - Double matcha and matcha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went during soft opening and boy was the line long but moved at a good pace. It didn't take long for our drinks to come out after ordering and the workers were very sweet to make sure we had everything we needed. What I ordered: mango sticky rice matcha, strawberry matcha, and Pandan latte. Mango sticky rice was 10/10! The flavor of the matcha was good and I loved the bits of sticky rice and mangos. The strawberry matcha 6/10 to me compared to other places the strawberry matcha was just okay. The pandan latte 8/10 the coffee was strong and more on the sweet side. I would definitely go back again to get myself another mango sticky rice matcha. read more

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The place is beautifully decorated. It's very modern and moody inside. The line gets line but moves very quickly. We got the egg coffee and the mam coffee. The Vietnamese coffee base is so good. My egg cream was delicious but the mam sauce on the mam coffee was not for me. It wasn't bad but I just prefer an egg coffee. read more

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I went there for soft opening day 1 and day 2 :P First day I got the traditional matcha latte, for me it was not what I was looking/craving for, but my sister got the strawberry matcha and was raving about it. So that's why we went again on the 2nd day This time I got the mango sticky rice matcha.. winner winner chicken dinner! It's not officially listed on the menu but they have a picture of it on the wall and have been posting it on social media, let me just say it should be a permanent menu item! I also got the tropical rush fruit tea, refreshing but still just wanted to finish up my mango sticky rice matcha Yes because it is soft opening, there was a line and a wait time for your drinks. While waiting in line I got to taste the matcha ice cream which I'm glad I did because that was delicious. I also got to try the waffle which was warm, toasted and had a drizzle of syrup. These are not listed on the laminated menu Now I love the feel and set up of the shop, cute decor with their tumblers and whisks. The phin wall was perfect (couldn't get a great picture/angle) however, there were 2 or 3 things I noticed that could improve. It was really hot when waiting for the drinks, this could have been due to all the people in the shop. Another thing is the tall fluffy decor by the seating against the wall and tables made it feel crowded and noted a lot of it ended up on people's shirts or on the floor. They do have the menu more visible when you are waiting to pick up your drink, however when ordering you can only go off of what's on the laminated menu. This is how the matcha ice cream and waffles can be missed. Maybe another suggestion would be to either have all the items on the laminated menu with bigger font or switch the pickup and order areas so the Menu can be visible when ordering items. I also would suggest bolder or bigger font Can't wait for the grand opening!!! In the meantime I'll be dreaming about the mango sticky rice matcha! read more

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The Phin Coffee & Matcha is a newly opened Vietnamese coffee shop in Houston, Texas, located within Dun Huang Plaza in Chinatown. The shop specializes in authentic Vietnamese *phin*-brewed coffee and hand-whisked matcha prepared in the traditional tea ceremony style. Blending Japanese minimalism with traditional Vietnamese coffee culture, the interior boasts an aesthetic design highlighted by warm wood tones and soft, gentle lighting. Come give it a try! read more

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Soft openings usually give you a glimpse of potential... but The Phin already feels like a fully curated experience. Their official soft opening date for customers will be Saturday May 30th, 2026. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels peaceful, elevated, and intentional a beautiful blend of Japanese minimalism and Vietnamese café culture with warm wood tones, soft lighting, and a calming elegance that makes you want to stay for hours. I ordered the Signature Matcha Latte with oat milk and the Midnight Citrus, and both were perfectly balanced. The matcha was rich, deep green, smooth, and authentic without being overly sweet exactly (all syrups are in-house made, no artificial flavors) how for me a good matcha should taste. The oat milk complemented it beautifully instead of overpowering it. The Midnight Citrus was refreshing and layered with flavor lightly sweetened with a clean citrus finish that felt balanced and not artificial at all. You can tell they care about quality and flavor profiles here. Everything about this café feels intentional: the drinks, the ambiance, the presentation, and the overall experience. If you love aesthetic cafés, quality matcha, and relaxing spaces with a luxury feel, this is definitely a spot to visit. Houston definitely needed a space like this. read more

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This place serves authentic Vietnamese coffee and I love it. Since we came during the soft opening, it's a bit crowded and the wait is also longer. However, the staff works very efficiently. They also have a screen to track your order. We ordered ube and VN caramelized fish coffee which all tasted very delicious. Lighting and furnitures give cozy vibe, perfect for hanging out or even study/work. Would come back to try other drinks on menu!! read more

The Phin - P1 caramelized fish coffee- taste similar to VN salted coffee P6 ube coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Staff was friendly but the seating arrangement was odd to me. I got the Phin Coffee and Mango Sticky Rice Matcha. I liked both of my drinks, but if you're not used to drinking matcha or Vietnamese coffee then you might not enjoy it as much. read more

First of all fat line with no AC in Texas summer heat for below mid drinks. I got the mango sticky rice matcha, which is their most popular seasonal drink, and there's absolutely no harmony I'm kind of just confused. I also got the banana cream matcha and it tasted like bitter water. read more