The owner is very kind and always comes by to chat with us when she's not too busy, which makes the place feel warm and welcoming. You can tell she puts a lot of heart into preserving and carrying on the Le family's authentic flavors and traditions. Their lotus salad is the best in town. The pho and house special rice dishes are my usual go-to dishes and always hit the spot. Recently, we tried two of their new dishes and were really impressed. The stone bowl pho was amazing--the broth was incredibly smooth, clean, and natural-tasting, and the meatballs were flavorful and delicious. The Bun Cha Hanoi felt like an upgraded version of vermicelli dishes, with a tasty and flavorful soup on the side. Definitely a place we keep coming back to. read more

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Very disappointed to see this recent health department report: Score: 73 Violations include: Gnats around the stove; multiple food and nonfood items stored on the floor; black buildup inside of the ice machine; employee prepping food without a hair restraint on; buildup on all of the ceiling tiles; the hot water handle broken on the hand sink; buildup on the exterior of the kitchen equipment; utensils being stored inside of food containers throughout the restaurant; worn cutting board and worn prep table cutting board with deep grooves and staining; uncovered food containers; no labels being used throughout the restaurant; missing thermometers in all coolers and freezers except the prep cooler; no date marking system throughout the restaurant; and raw beef stored on top of produce in the cooler. read more

Excellent food Carry out fine but wasn't aware of cilantro part of egg roll order Were busy Carry out so ambiance not factor. Dining room somewhat small so carry out customers likely disruptive But good worth it read more

If you loved Saigon Lee this is the place, same family same recipes it is still delicious and worth every dollar. I highly recommend. For those of us that remember Siagon Lee this is a touch of food nostalgia worth it. Tuyen's go there today you won't regret it. read more

Visiting from Texas - Selected from the vegetarian menu - hot and sour soup, vegetable egg rolls, vegetarian spring rolls, vegetable fried rice, tofu lemongrass, and bok choy with shiitake mushrooms...AMAZING!! Food was fresh and cooked to order. Seasoned and not salty. It was SOOOOOO GOOD!!! We almost hurt ourselves trying to eat it all. Service was fantastic and this little tucked away gem was quiet and people are VERY friendly. Will be back! read more

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Spent 15 minutes here and will never return. The woman serving us was rude to my mom, my child, and me--ignoring us while laughing at videos in a booth. My polite 12-year-old complimented the drink, and she just walked off, then asked "What'd he say?" without acknowledging him. She greeted fair-skinned customers warmly, but gave us no thank you, or basic courtesy. She never took my drink order and prioritized others who walked in after us. We're leaving as soon as we pay. Completely unprofessional and disrespectful. read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - Lemongrass Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Needed food and my meal of beef vermicelli with a side of spring rolls satisfied. Again the ambiance was comforting. Service was speedy. read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Came in here on a Sunday night, and it wasn't too packed. The menu offers lots of great food options, including plenty of vegetarian choices. Everything was full of flavor and had that comforting, home-cooked feel. I highly recommend trying the pancake--it's my favorite dish here! Also pictured is the wonton soup, which was absolutely delicious. Don't forget to order the spring rolls--they're a must when visiting this spot. Great food and a cozy experience overall! read more

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Tuyen Le has been in the restaurant game for years! I remember the family sitting at the big table at Saigon Le, rolling eggrolls and talking ninety to nothin'. I loved that place. Tuyen has brought back many of the dishes from Saigon Le and she runs specials on some of them too. The food is great and service is usually swift. Go see her! It is the familiar delicious Vietnamese food we have loved from this family for years. Enjoy! read more

This place hit the spot! I was visiting Memphis? it was a cold rainy day and all I wanted was a really good bowl of hot tasty Pho. This place was one of those spots that may not have provided a flashy-trendy decor, but the flavors and great taste were soooo good! As soon as I opened the door I knew I was in the right spot for something truly authentic, the waitress and owner were friendly. I even over heard the owner ordering a new batch of sprouts because the first batch wasn't fresh enough for her. The attention to freshness and pride I what they serve was real. If I lived in Memphis this would be a regular spot for me. I enjoyed every slurp of that Pho! Y-U-M score of a 10!! read more

Tuyen is one of the hardest working, sweetest, business women I've had the privilege of supporting! She's always very accommodating and whipping up good eats while doing so! I've had the opportunity to chat with her a few times about her family, her journey and the current ups and downs of the restaurant business! Tonight she came to the rescue once again! I came to Memphis and got sick! I needed some soup to help aid whatever this was that was trying to take my immune system out! I asked her for some hot broth and/or whatever she had in there that was quick and easy, being that it was 7 minutes to closing! ITS SOOOOO GOOD! She packaged the broth separately from the fillings! It was packed with shrimp, surimi, thinly sliced pork, bean sprouts, fresh jalapeños, scallion, and fried garlic! Don't forget the yummy pork dumplings and noodles! I added a huge spoonful of chili crispy to spice it up a bit more! Huge bowl of pho with leftovers for the next day! It was the perfect cure! I'm stuffed and feeling a lot better! I've also tried the house fried rice, which is delicious and I've had the special spring rolls that come with all the fresh herbs and things! I've heard great things about the lemon grass tofu dish! So whether you sit in her cozy dining room or take your food to go, you're in for a treat! Go support!! You won't regret it! read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - House Special Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Very nice spot. Delicious food: Fried Rice with Beef and Beef Lemongrass, were both very Good. Fried Crab w/Cream Cheese was excellent. Service was great as well. read more

Located in a small strip mall next to "The Hightones" bar you will find this famous legacy eatery formally known as Saigon Lee... now operated by the daughter of the original establishment. Best family owned Vietnamese resturant in town. Look for family style meals and appetisers especially the salad egg rolls which come (10) with a big bowl of fresh herbs and sauces. I highly recommend the lemongrass chicken and the ginger tofu but nothing is less than original. The owners will make you feel like family instantly so be prepared for this. Come on in and be pampered and enjoy the best Vietnamese fare around! They will try to make you any speciality dish you can think of if you ask, and I would never normally recommend getting fried rice from anywhere - their house fried rice is full of shrimp and (well) everything they have in the kitchen! Wonderful!! read more

Awesome pho and bun! Very colorful assortment of veggies and tasty broth in the noodle soup. Quick and delicious! read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - Rice Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This quaint restaurant is near Crosstown Concourse. It is decorated with pictures of specialty dishes that are available. It is small but can hold a fair amount of patrons. There is parking in the front of the place. It was consistently busy when we arrived. Started off with the spring rolls and yummy peanut sauce. I could have eaten all the sauce without the spring roll! Also ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee. Strong coffee with ice and a good amount of condensed milk. It was very refreshing. For dinner we ordered bun which is somewhat cold rice noodles, lettuce, fish sauce, chargrilled fragrant pork, fried spring rolls, julienne carrots and cucumber. It was very delish. I will have enough for lunch tomorrow. Wanted a side dish of bok choy and mushrooms. That was a tad salty but very tasty. We only ate half of that dish also. It comes with an order of rice. Our server was very attentive and cordial. He was fast and efficient. We gave this newish place two thumbs up! Awesome food and service. read more

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Big portions, pretty tasty food--doesn't sound like there should be anything wrong, right? I liked the house special lemongrass curry tofu, which was salty and flavorful and good with the rice it came with. Shrimp vermicelli was decent, although the pickled daikon and carrot didn't seem pickled at all. The shrimp itself was a bit bland (true of the spring rolls as well). Peanut sauce for the rolls was good though! I'd say the food generally warrants three stars--good but nothing special or great. Mainly the things that bothered me were related to the incorrect prices on the menu, a credit card charge that wasn't mentioned at all, and then when I brought up the incorrect pricing, I got a lot of attitude even though I was just trying to bring it to their attention. The boss knew that the menu price was wrong and just wasn't bothered to mark it (she admitted this), which feels unethical. I really wanted to love this spot but I've felt unwelcome the few times I've been and the upcharging isn't okay. read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - Lemongrass tofu, $12.95 - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I love this place! The best pho I've had in Memphis. As a Vietnamese person, this pho has came closest to authentic pho. The service is very friendly and fun. The ambiance feels welcoming and homey, giving you that Vietnamese/Asian vibe that most Vietnamese restaurants have. My partner and I enjoy coming down here to eat Vietnamese food. Their egg rolls & spring rolls are delicious appetizers, too. read more

Food: served lukewarm and on the skimpy side. Service: unwelcoming towards black and brown dining in. Felt rushed. Server was hastily and fell short of just being kind. Ambiance: casual Their menu prices are incorrect!! It's nice to experience other cultures who welcome you. Will not return; service was subpar but very friendly and welcoming towards the whiter persuasions! read more

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Yes, it's worth the hype. We visited Tuyen's on New Year's Eve - great location near Crosstown with a cute cafe vibe. There weren't many in the restaurant around 11:30, but it filled up as noon approached. Service was good, and although our server didn't speak English well she made a good effort to understand our questions. There were others working who did speak better English. But the language barrier is often how you know it's good and authentic! We ordered the tofu with lemongrass (5/5), vegetable fried rice (3.5/5), spring rolls (4/5), and salt and pepper tofu with jalapeño (1000/5). I can't stop thinking about the salt and pepper tofu!!!! It was so well seasoned, crispy, and blazing hot on the inside. I loved the lemongrass tofu as well. I would say the white rice could've been cooked better, but it didn't detract much from the meal. The spring rolls were good. The fried rice was solid. I thought the prices were pretty good for the amount of food you got, and I'll be returning asap for the salt and pepper tofu. Looking forward to trying more! read more

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We tried 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and everything was good. The service was not the best, but their menu is huge and the story behind the place is wonderful. The owner is carrying on the legacy of her parents from Vietnam. If you go, know that there is limited parking. read more

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I never ate at Saigon Le. It was a Memphis institution. Despite that, I can say that the legacy is alive and well. The fine folks that ran the veritable standard bearer of Vietnamese food in the Mid-South had a daughter, Tuyen, and she picked up right where mom and pop Le left off. Late lunch with the Scientist, a friend, and an out-of-towner. The friend, it should be disclaimed, is The Food Guy, someone who cooks, eats, and all other things food. Simply put, read his Yelp review (if he has one), not mine. He uses dollar words in masterful prose...I use dime store lingo here when I'm not going on a tangent (which may happen, so head's up!). The place is homely, stationed on the south end of a strip center on Cleveland near Crosstown. Parking is ample. Inside you'll find a small but welcoming space. The proprietor greeted me as I waited for the rest of the cast. I was IMMEDIATELY queried by her other front of house staff member whether I wanted to order. Not realizing how high stakes this was, as the rest of the patrons could only be called torpid in their pace, I mustered a "no thank you" and perused the menu. Once the other arrived, the waitress made her way back over, and what she lacked in speed she made up for in intensity: I've never been involved in hostage negotiation, but this felt like that. When we ordered too much food and there wasn't a ton of room on the table at the booth we were sitting at, waitress took firm command and gave us directives about what needed to go where. It was a bit off putting, honestly. THE FOOD: in a word, great. 4 stars. Items hastily ordered: 1) the house egg rolls with herbs 2) vermicelli with pork 3) shrimp, small shiitake mushrooms, and green beans (this was an inadvertent order - there was a language barrier) 4) (belle of the ball) catfish simmered in a hotpot. All of it was good. The egg rolls were a bit swallowed up by the lettuce and herbage; I kind of lost the filling and the crunch of the wrapper. The vermicelli dish was just that. The shrimp and green beans were really good- the shrooms soaked up the sauce, a rich, complex, kind of velvety briny thickness that had some sugar to it (insistent waitress, I think, said it went really well with the catfish). The catfish (and I don't like catfish- bottom feeding, hole dwelling, muddy tasting at times) was spectacular. I'm not sure if it was swai, which would explain it, but the texture was delicate, the broth a pleasant punch of spicy; an exceptional February afternoon pick-me-up. All in all, this is more of a 3.75 star kind of place. 4 stars but for insistent waitress and the good but underwhelming egg rolls. Pho Bihn was a solid 4 star. 5 star was Saigon Le and a long-defunct place in Collierville next to where Hobby Lobby is (it was the Vietnamese version of Ja Ja's River Kwai off the town square). Recommended, but not quite can't miss. Yet. read more

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Best food, prettiest chef (Tuyen), awesome staff! A+++ Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

Really delicious food. Fresh and authentic! The soups are loaded with seafood or chicken or whatever you order. I had the house special soup which was really full of fresh vegetables and seafood as well as some pork. Delicious! And the ladies who serve you are charming. read more

Outstanding Vietnamese cuisine. Vegan/vegetarian appetizers that are incredible include the Lotus salad (with tofu and pickled vegetables), pancake, and don't miss the egg rolls. Wrapped in lettuce and fresh herbs they are flavorful and crunchy. The vermicelli bowl with egg roll is an excellent choice. Ginger wheat gluten is delicious. The place is small. Service is excellent. read more

This is the greatest kept secret in Memphis!! And they have a long history in Memphis too! Their food is a work of art. They grow their own herbs for the dishes and is an amazing "farm to table"establishment. My husband and I can go there at any time of the day and there is someone there to happily make suggestions. I am so grateful Memphis has authentic Vietnamese cuisine. We travel across the Mississippi bridge weekly to eat here. My favorites are cold spring rolls with shrimp and pork, fried eggs rolls that come in batches of ten along with homegrown greens and herbs, vermicelli bowls....pretty much anything you can imagine.Also, since we live in Arkansas, it's such a treat to cross that bridge and not have to worry about paying to park or finding a place to park. I love this place!!! They're like family. read more

The woman serving was rude and unprofessional. She did not welcome the customers and was sliding the menu in an inappropriate manner.

I've really enjoyed every visit I've made here. The food has been fresh, well prepared and delicious. Service is excellent. Friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend dining here. The Banh Xeo is delicious. read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Have heard of this for a long time, from an asian-food-loving relative. I didn't have time to stop in for an entree but did take out several versions of egg/spring rolls. VERY good. Will try to convince my (not exactly adventurous food-wise) better half to explore further. read more

With the luxury of remembering how great Saigon Le was, I can compare the 2 .... Thank you Tuyen for bringing your version of that gone but not forgotten gem. The food was EXCEPTIONAL. So many options for those of us who are not carnivores. The house egg rolls vegetarian and tofu on a stick were by far one of my granddaughters' favorites. The soup and lemongrass tofu were a hit as well. Typing this review as I order TO GO tonight. read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - Tofu on a Stick - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

First of all, if you read all of the negative reviews, and you only focus on those, you're going to miss out. Every new business has a bad day or two. This restaurant is run by Tuyen, one of the original Saigon Le family members. If you have ever been to the original restaurant, the food will be familiar to you. It is absolutely delicious. I have had their ginger chicken, I have had their vermicelli noodles with chargrilled pork and egg roll, the hot and sour chicken soup and vermicelli and their curried tofu. I ate every bite, and I will be back for any of these dishes again and again. Their signature dish is what's called the birds nest egg roll, and if you don't order it, you have officially messed up. Absolutely wonderful, just as I remember it from the original restaurant. The service is touch and go because they are shortstaffed, like most restaurants in the world right now. The restaurant is also popular and new which is why they are busy. Don't let that deter you. The food is always worth the wait, just be patient, chill your hangry vibes out, come prepared for a wait and leave your attitude in the car before you walk in. And here's a pro tip: you can always call in ahead of time and have your order ready for you when you get there, so you don't have to wait. If they're extremely busy, they will let you know. Enjoy this restaurant and support them. read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - #33 - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Yelp said they were open at 9am. We got there at 930am. They actually open at 10am but Tuyen was nice enough to take us early. I'm from Hawaii now live in Clarksville, but we were in Memphis for the grizzlies and GSW game. And of course it was snowing. So we were craving pho and I haven't found a place I liked since we moved from Hawaii. But Tuyen's Asian bistro is a close contender. Food was good. Service was great. We'd definitely be back if we're in Memphis again. Highly recommend. Great flavor and great customer service. Cute small place but was decorated really cute and felt cozy and comfy. read more

The food was incredible and the service was great! We love coming here for authenticity and excellent vibes. read more

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I've lived in San Francisco with some of the country's best Asian food and this place is LEGIT. Apparently the rest of the community is in on it too- it was a full house. No frills. Kid friendly. The salads, the spices, freshness..... just go. read more

How happy can a restaurant make you? This is at the top of my list of wonderful places to eat. It is run by the daughters of the original owners of Saigon Le. Great food, great service, great vibe. My only complaints are that the space is too small, and I worry that their prices are too low for their own sake. read more

The food here is fresh, very delicious , and the portions are plentiful. The prices are in line. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. The restaurant is clean and inviting. read more

Tuyen is very very nice made us feel very welcome as soon as we came in. We ordered the 10 little egg rolls beef soup and a special rice plate. Fantastic, and she comes to the table regular to make you feel welcome. Nice service and great food thanks! read more

The food was delicious and the service was warm and welcoming. I very much enjoyed my birthday dinner here. I shall be returning and I offer my highest praise. read more

Great food here and great service. Very kind people always experimenting with new food items and allowing customers to try. Remember you when you come in. Close to Crosstown. Vegan options. read more

Tuyen’s Asian Bistro - Yummy veggie broth with veggie egg rolls and a traffic IPA. - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Update: Enough said by others as they listened, this week was very enjoyable and delicious! We were greeted by a newish addition, a younger and kind waitress who patiently took our order. We shared lemongrass chicken ordered spicy, along with the house egg rolls. Yes, we took the owners previous advise and first stopped by the Asian grocery up the street to pick up plenty of herbs as once again their served herbs were sparse and few. But today the food was excellent! (I just felt funny unwrapping packages of herbs inside a restaurant?) like we needed to pass some around to the other patrons ~ Other good news - the A/C was working and the place was once again packed! Got to love this place. We were served a complimentary serving of watermelon slices with our tab. Nice touch! read more

Perfect Vietnamese food! Best lemongrass tofu in the city!! Hands down!! Awesome atmosphere and the staff is great