BEST. PHO. Absolutely blown away by how delicious this pho was--10/10. We ordered a few different…read morephos including the filet mignon/meatball & combo special. Both were amazing. The flavor and richness of the broth is SO GOOD and hard to come by, even in NOLA. Perfect salt level & authentic flavor of pho broth. Served piping hot and fresh. Also, loved the option of filet mignon for pho-- great quality of meat. Ample & fresh herbs to be paired with our pho! Service was great. Our waiter Varon was attentive, courteous & quick service. Very knowledgeable about the menu. Beautiful ambiance to dine in--loved the chandeliers! Clean and bright. This is definitely our new go-to pho spot!!

I ain't feeling it y'all!! Food had no flavor. Service was mediocre. Ambiance was cool but only one…read moreother family in the establishment besides us. I won't be back. No hard feelings but not worth a second trip.

Mr. Bubbles -- 5…read more Located right before you walk into Hong Kong Market, this is hands down one of my favorite boba spots in the area. And being next to one of the best international markets in Greater New Orleans? Yeah... it's a whole experience. I started coming here about 7 years ago, and my go-to back then was the Vietnamese coffee with boba jelly. Fell in love instantly. Then one day I wanted to switch it up, and the owner--who I've seen consistently since day one--put me on to honeydew with watermelon and condensed milk. BABY... that became my order for a whole year. So this visit, I came in on the same type of timing, wanting something new. And just like that, she recommended strawberry with coconut. Let me tell you... she knows BALL. The flavor is creamy, smooth, and gives strawberry Blue Bell ice cream vibes in the best way. Their boba is always consistent. Texture on point, flavors on point. Never a miss. They also have bánh mì--basically a Vietnamese po-boy--and I'm almost certain the bread is from Dong Phuong. If you know, you know. I usually get the roasted sweet pork with extra pâté because that pâté? Chef's kiss every single time. Random memory but I remember catching them at NOLA Night Market years ago and that lemongrass chicken had my husband hooked. I'm still waiting on that comeback! They went fully takeout after COVID and are on DoorDash, but I noticed the boba teas aren't listed. Honestly, I get it... they don't hold up the same sitting around. Staff is always kind, service is smooth, and the quality never slipped in all these years. This is a no-brainer for me. I'll always come back--and I'm always trying something new. I always recommend the Banana with Matcha

I read online about Mr. bubbles as one of the better botany places in town, especially over on the…read moreWest Bank or Gretna side so I went in here and I took a chance and I got the combo and Vietnamese coffee with the black Boba the sandwich was great. I've never had one and has a lot of flavors and good textures. It has a little bit of everything. It's got the vegetables, pork if many variety. Including meatballs. Lots cilantro and jalapeño it's a really good sandwich. Overall, I recommend if you haven't tried one might as well try Mr. bubbles. We have about six sandwich options. A lot of drinks even a veggie option with avocado so I don't think you can go wrong. Take a little trip to the taste of Vietnam. Try Mr. bubbles you'll be happy you did if not it was a good adventure. The service was fast and friendly, and the ambience was your typical sandwich shop with a little bit of Asian flair. Don't forget to stop by Hong Kong market while you're there it's an adventure in its own.

Such a nostalgic Pho restaurant for me! I haven't been to Pho Bang in so long but used to go…read morethroughout my childhood. I went on a Sunday afternoon and ordered the Crab Rangoon appetizer along with the Phở Chín Nạm with everything on it. It was a chilly day outside so the perfect weather for a hot bowl of Pho!

Was finally able to dine in - I've ordered to go a bunch of times…read more Pho is always the best fresh. Packed w meat and savory broth - I'm still impressed. They also have the best bbq pork spring rolls I've ever had! Highly recommend. Good service.

Vietnamese is always on the menu for me. I was doing a little shopping in the area before and since…read moreI'm hardly ever out this way, I decided to give this joint a go and I'm glad I did. I came in around 4:30 and there was only one other person dining inside but they had a little like of pick-up orders ready to go. Ngl, there was a bit of a odor when I walked in but it smelled more of cleaning supplies than foulness so, no points taken off for that, the smell did subside after sitting for a few minutes I noticed. The place was really clean, including the bathrooms so that's always a good look. It was a pretty straightforward process, I went in, sat at the bar, my server was really polite, I knew what I wanted so I had no questions. It's all about the food tho. I started with a Thai Tea because I friggin cannot not get one of those, an order of the shrimp steamed buns and the pork and rice plate. We have the best Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam down here, there's no question about it. Almost any place that you go to will have Vietnamese food that is a level eight and above. The shrimp buns were phenomenal. The Thai tea was delicious, the pork and rice was exactly what I wanted. I will say, though the pork was slightly, SLIGHTLY overcooked, but the flavors really brightened up the dish. The sticky rice was a perfect consistency and the sauce that came with the salad was next level. I even poured some of it over my pork and it just elevated everything that much more. During the time I sat there at least five or six other pick up orders came in so that's a good sign, I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area and looking for Vietnamese. The staff is friendly there wasn't a long wait time although I was only in there with one of the person. They have plenty of TVs with different things on each channel so I'm sure they'll have something that will pique your interest. All in all, it was a no hassle experience and I would definitely be back 8.5 out of 10, great job everyone!

The best (grilled shrimp) spring rolls ever!! I also got pho which was pretty good, nothing…read morespectacular but not nasty. I'd definitely go back to try their other dishes as well. I also liked how they packed everything nice and secure.

Really enjoy this place. I've had the Thai tea, Vietnamese iced coffee, milk tea, mixed pork…read moresandwich, and their spring rolls before. It seems like everything is good and the people in here work hard to satisfy their customers.

Last time I ordered wonton soup that contained THREE wontons. The owner is disgustingly rude when…read moreinquired why so little meat this time and why only three wonton last time and he said too bad. Now it is my personal mission to show each and every customer what they receive as their lunch/dinner with accompanied by an " you owe me" attitude. Not to mention he should be reported to the health board for how unsanitary the back looks when I got a nice glimpse of mice running around. Sir, you were rude to me and cheated me for the LAST TIME BOARD OF HEALTH COMING FOR YOU NOW AND ITS MY PERSONAL MISSION TO SEE IT THROUGH

This review is solely based on a DoorDash order, I have never been inside this restaurant, so this…read morewill be about the food, not service or atmosphere. Ordered delivery and was very happy with the Bún Bò Huế - Spicy Lemongrass Beef Soup (Large Size) and Gỏi Cuốn - Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls. Often when the order delivery the summer rolls are split apart as they expand over time, but these ones arrived fully in tact and were delicious, very fresh. The peanut sauce was good too. I was very happy with the Bun Bo Hue, it wasn't as spicy as I'd hoped but it had great deep flavor, and even had fresh lemon grass! They give generous portions of meat and garnishes. I would definitely recommend and will order again!

Pho Kim Loan is always my go-to soit for Vietnamese food with my family. The food is great, service…read moreis fast, and prices are reasonable. I have been going here for years since we first heard about them and have never been disappointed since. They can get pretty busy but I have never found it difficult to find a table. The place is usually pretty loud due to the customers talking but it gives a comforting, authentic vibe.

Delicious, massive pork chop and shrimp vermicelli! Loved the boba tea. Definitely coming back for…read moreanother lunch after visiting the audobon nature center nearby

The eternal debate that has been a part of the NOLA Viet scene has been Ba Mien vs Dong Phuong and…read moreI think if there was a choice, it's pretty clear. Ba Mien is still highly regarded in some circles with its vast menu, catering options, and long standing reputation. Until something drastic changes, I think it might be safe to assume their heydey has passed. Located on the east end of the city, the restaurant is situated right along the water and gives off a classic old school Viet joint kind of vibe. It's always been one of those "it's bigger than it looks" kind of establishments; with plenty of group friendly seating and just enough ambience to keep folks interested. The service has always been pretty on top of things and I think the star ratings may skew a bit higher toward that aspect. Food wise, it's been somewhat of a slow downward cluster. At least a decade ago and some change it was assumed this would be the new DP for their big portions and specialties that were well noted in the community. The noodle soups (notably pho, bun bo hue, and bun rieu) have been pretty mediocre as of late and I haven't been too high on their com combinations either. Many folks would say the item to get always is their banh cuon, but even that has fallen somewhat by the wayside. i think one are they're still doing a semi-decent job is in the catering. A wedding I went to earlier this year had a number of hot foods that I thought were solid, enough to make me re-think my assessment on the place. I also realize that banquet food is not a realistic gauge for most folks but if they're still capable to make these types of dishes, then I'd emphasize to consider that over their usual dining choices. While I wouldn't consider them out for the count, I do think there are some improvements that can be made. I believe it's doable; if any community has shown some real resilience, it'd be the NOLA Viet community.

Tsaocaa - super cute boba shop that I found through (Yelp) while I was waiting around and I was…read moreglad to be able to try this place! They have k-pop music playing in the background as soon as you walk in! In this trip, I am only reviewing the drinks - we did not try food at this time. Their drink selection is vast, and all of the drinks seemed really interesting! We settled on the mango pomelo and brown sugar boba milk tea and it was pretty good, I could've used a less sweeter drink so I'll tweak that next time! Ordering process was thru a huge tablet and you can customize any combinations you want for your drink, it was easy to use. Service was good and friendly they call your name when your drinks are ready. I liked the ambiance of the shop I thought it was inviting and very k-pop ish.

Ordered delivery from this new bubble tea shop and I was pleasantly surprised to see their long…read morelist of Korean items like the cheesy powder chicken and the Korean hot dogs. The purple potato bubble tea with extra cheese foam was especially delicious and aromatic with the perfect level of sweetness (50%). I also loved how juicy and tender their boneless fried chicken thighs were. A low point would probably be the hot Cheeto 핫도그 (hot dog)--the initial spice flavor of the Cheeto dust was nowhere to be found and the entire coating tasted quite bland. Other than that, I would definitely visit this place in person to try more of their fried chicken flavors, along with their long list of bubble tea options.