Such an authentic spot! I came here after hearing from many friends how great it was and I'm so glad I gave it a try. I went with 3 other people and we ordered the bun rieu, the bun dau mam tom for 2, and the canh bun to share and there was more than enough food to go around. The bun rieu was delicious and the broth was some of the best I've had. I loved that they had all the fix ins like the pork patty, the banana flower, the shredded red and green cabbage. We also added snails to ours and even though I was skeptical at first, I was proven wrong. It was a great addition and really added a nice texture to the dish. (9/10) The canh bun was also great. It's basically like banh canh but with water spinach. The broth was very flavorful and I liked how the noodles were a medium thickness. (8.5/10) The bun dau was super yummy as well. It came with tofu, sliced boiled prok belly, 2 different types of hot and fresh fish cakes, rice noodles, cucumbers, a variation of greens and herbs, and rice paper. We also opted for the shrimp paste and pineapple sauce rather than the fish sauce tho both are tasty. It was like making spring rolls but just with different proteins. I loved the freshness of the ingredients and the generous portions. (9/10) The atmosphere is casual and the smells of fish sauce and shrimp paste are very potent/ pungent throughout, but don't be fooled they taste so much better than it smells. The service is also quick and the staff is very friendly. I will definitely be back! read more

Xuan Huong - Bun dau mam tom - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had such a satisfying Vietnamese meal today! The bún đậu mắm tôm was beautifully put together--crispy golden tofu, flavorful pork slices, and perfectly fried patties, all paired with fresh herbs, cucumber, and soft vermicelli. The mắm tôm dipping sauce had that bold, authentic kick that really brought everything together. The bún riêu ốc was just as impressive--light yet deeply flavorful broth with a rich tomato base, tender snails, and a nice balance of tangy and savory. Adding the fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime made every bite even better. Everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and comforting. A great spot if you're craving authentic Vietnamese flavors done right. Definitely coming back for this combo again! Hôm nay mình có một bữa ăn Việt Nam rất ngon và trọn vẹn! Bún đậu mắm tôm được trình bày rất đẹp--đậu hũ chiên vàng giòn, thịt luộc thơm, chả chiên đậm đà, ăn kèm với rau sống tươi, dưa leo và bún mềm. Mắm tôm pha rất vừa miệng, đậm đà và chuẩn vị, làm cho mọi thứ hòa quyện hoàn hảo. Bún riêu ốc cũng rất ấn tượng--nước dùng thanh nhưng đậm vị, có vị chua nhẹ của cà chua, ốc dai ngon, ăn kèm rau sống và thêm chút chanh là càng dậy vị. Mọi thứ đều tươi ngon, chuẩn vị và rất "comforting". Một địa điểm tuyệt vời nếu bạn muốn thưởng thức ẩm thực Việt Nam đúng điệu. Chắc chắn sẽ quay lại! read more

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When I'm craving for Bun dau this is the place I came to eat. Food has been consistently good. Prices are reasonable Portion are generous too. read more

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I came here for their $10 bun Bo sale (although their popular dishes seem to be Bun Dau Mom Tom and Bun Rieu). The bun Bo was spicy and had a decent amount of flavor. Huyet was delicious. Beef was decent tenderness but i wish there was more of it. The pork and cha were alright. Not too many people. In more of a run down strip mall across the street from Hong Kong mall with plenty of parking. I'd definitely come back to try their more popular dishes! read more

This is one of the best hidden gems in Bellaire. Their bun dau mom tom is to die for! The pungent dipping sauce ties everything together nicely and I love being able to customize my own spring rolls. My favorite protein is probably the fried fish cakes. I also tried the bun rieu and it's probably the best I've ever had in a restaurant. It might even be better than the homemade versions I've eaten... the soup is so addicting and the inclusion of snails is a nice touch! read more

Xuan Huong - Bun Dau Mam Tom - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm a fan of this very, very unassuming place nestled in the heart of a small strip mall. If you feel like getting your hands dirty (cause you know, make your own wraps), this is the spot to go. We got the combo platter for two which is ginormous and more than enough to share. Don't forget to add on the rice paper wraps to complete the combo! Combo comes with a few different varieties of meats, tofu, veggies, and noodles to stuff nicely into the wrap. Def worth getting. Banh Canh flavor was on point and full of similar proteins as the combo platter, just in the soup. Still delicious and worth getting! Service was pretty quick overall. Would come back read more

Xuan Huong - Banh Canh - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very authentic. So authentic the pace wreaks off dish sauce most days. Love the noodle dish with the seafood. Also like

Our favorite spot for canh bún. Not many people know about the dish, and specifically the restaurant to get it at. We mostly get it to go but every time we pop in, there are plenty of spots to sit and dine in. We call in and it's usually ready in 10-15 mins. It's in a complex so parking is easy to get in and out. read more

The best com tam I've ever had. I ordered their special broken rice plate and I always get that each time. Plenty of food, portions are huge, and it hits when you're hungry. read more

Great food and friendly service, I would return for sure. Cheap and delicious food, plenty of parking read more

Xuan Huong - Amazing food - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my go-to for some authentic Bun Dau Mam Tom - which is a Vietnamese platter of vermicelli noodles, pork belly, fish cakes, tofu, cucumber, and veggies. The fermented fish dipping sauce was also amazing - concentrated and flavorful. Service can be improved a little bit but overall a great experience! read more

Xuan Huong - Bun dau mam tom - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had this place recommended to me from a friend and I decided to come here during the week for lunch. When I walked in I was greeted and gestured towards a table. The hostess/waitress was very kind and friendly. Although she spoke limited English and I spoke limited Vietnamese (but learning), we were able to understand each other. I enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant. It seemed a little old school but it just made me enjoy the vibe even more. There was Vietnamese music playing on a TV/speaker, which again just enhanced the experience for me. I loved the authenticity of this restaurant. I ordered the Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm: 1. Bún Đậu Chà Thịt ( vermicelli, tofu, grilled pork pie, pork), (1 phần ) S, which was the portion for 1. For a split second, I thought maybe I should order the 2 phần or portion for two. Let me tell you, I would have not been able to finish a larger portion. I also ordered 1 order of Chả Giò Tôm Cua Xuân Hương (prawn - crab egg rolls). I had even toyed with the idea of ordering the Bò Kho + Bánh Mì. I wish I could have but I'm glad I did not. I did not anticipate getting this full off of these two dishes. For the Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm, I also ordered the Bánh Tráng (Rice Paper), which I used to wrap and roll the various ingredients up and dip into the sauce. Speaking of the sauce, I was warned that the shrimp paste on this particular dish would be stronger than usual. I did think the shrimp paste was more potent however I thoroughly enjoyed it and did not have a problem with the odor at all. Then again, I love durian too, so no surprises there. They will give you a pair of kitchen scissors to cut up the various ingredients like tofu, cakes, and pork. Just wet the rice paper in the water provided to get it damp and soft and then get to rolling. It's way harder than it looks and gives me a new appreciation for the art of making gỏi cuốn. I ate everything on the platter. The Chả Giò Tôm Cua Xuân Hương were excellent, wrapped in lettuce and dipped into a sauce I was unfamiliar with but that was very tasty. I finished all of them as well. After this, I had no more room but I do plan on coming back to try a few more dishes like Bún riêu ốc and Bò kho + bánh mì. This is a great authentic Vietnamese restaurant and if you can get past the aesthetic that some people don't like but which didn't bother me at all, you will discover some outstanding food inside. Don't miss out! read more

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They have the best bun dau mam tom and bun rieu. I have no regrets coming here. Mỗi người khẩu vị khác nhau. Nhưng em nói ngon la ngon... tin em đi! Thử thì sẽ biết! read more

The food is great. However, I am worried about the cleanliness of this restaurant since the floor is very dirty; I am shock when seeing the waiters wipes everything on the tables to the floor and the used tissues are everywhere. The owner of the restaurant talks to her friends on speaker phone which is very annoying. It is also so awkward because we have to hear others' stories for many times and very loudly. read more

Xuan Huong - Bun dau mam tom. Bun ca thi la. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

It is quite a Small mom and pop restaurant. The service is good if you speak Vietnamese. I ordered trà dàu means peach ice tea ( quite good) it's sweet and tart and full robust peach flavors . Quite nice for your palate . I also ordered another drink nuoc mát ( cool drink ) literally translation . It's a drink like tea but not tea . It cooked in variety of herbs and sugarcane . Extraordinary delightful little drink what soothe your soul . For dinner I ordered bún riêu óc ( snail tomato soup) it was delicious with the sweet ( not sugar sweet) broth cooked in tomatoes and shrimp/crabs paste with escargot. It is very authentic and delicately delightful. I also ordered bún dâu mâm tôm . It's consisted of vermicelli noodles tofu pork belly and shrimp paste fried with cilantro mint basil . Super tasty and true to form of the Vietnamese food . Of course I could not finished either dish because I was full. read more

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Not only do they nail the flavor but they also use fresh ingredients. Highly recommended even for picky Vietnamese eaters. Ambiance is alright, they play traditional Vietnamese music which is a little loud, maybe turn it down a little bit and play some other music that's easier on our ears . Service was really quick, got our food within 5' after ordering. read more

Xuan Huong - Bún đậu mắm tôm phần 2ng ăn - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Boy! Where do I start? Hands down one of my favorite place to eat on Bellaire! The place may be small but pack with with flavors. My favorite is their Canh Bun, adding a side of Oc. Other options are good as well like Bun Rieu and Banh Canh. Either way you can't go wrong with any selection. read more

I should've gotten the bun day mam tom like all the other reviews suggested. This is what they are known for, not bun Rieu, which was what I was craving. The bun Rieu was Luke warm. I got lotsa noodles, maybe more balanced with more broth? I got the blood cube, tofu, tomato and a good chunk of the crab cake in bun Rieu. Lotsa veggies to throw in as well. Tasted salty and concentrated. The service was good though, the two guys are like well functioning staff despite the full tables and constant barrage of needs from the table of old biddies behind me. Also the bathroom was surprisingly clean and replenished. I will come back to try their signature dish. read more

Came here on Tuesday lunch around 11:30 am. It was PACKED! I'd say there was at least 16 patrons. Guess there's so social distancing at all. Servers aren't wearing masks. We ordered bun rieu and canh bun. The soups came in less than 5 mins after ordering. Love the broth and the additional veggies to mix in. Haven't had this since mid March. It was so good! One star off as they didn't clean table thoroughly especially during this pandemic. read more

Xuan Huong - Small canh bun - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you're into the hole-in-a-wall type of place, where the servers/owners don't speak English, to try some cultural dishes you can't find anywhere else except back in the motherland (in this case Vietnam), this is your restaurant. When I say hole-in-the-wall, I don't mean it looks like a homeless shelter. Xuan Huong is a very small space but relatively clean inside. Just bring a Vietnamese speaking friend with you so you won't have trouble ordering. I had a udon noodle soup with pigs feet and fish cake, and the clear broth was very cleansing. The dish they are known for however is the large tray called Bun, Dau, Cha, Thit. It has the same fishcake from my udon noodles, sliced pork hock, tofu, cucumbers, and vermicelli noodles. Just a warning though, the sauce to be eaten with this massive dish is not for the faint of heart. #219 read more

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Waking up this morning wanting some Bún riêu. Ordered Bún riêu and canh bún. I like Canh bún better since it has water spinach and larger noodle (same kind used in Bún bò Huế). Small size is big and the broth is hot till the end. Both dishes are delicious. The place is in the same strip mall with T-Mobile. Plenty of parking. read more

Xuan Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good authentic bun rieu, Mediocre service, I asked for some to go boxes, the lady said to get it myself, that did not sit well with me. She realized that she did the bare minimum and kind of got it for me. Sorry that does not constitute me tipping you well. Guy on his phone did the absolute bare minimum finally waved him down for at least a sauce container. Overall, good food, mediocre barely there service. read more

My family and I come/order here often. All the following dishes are great: - Bun Cha Ca Thi La - Bun Dau Cha Ca Thit - Banh Canh Hai San So far, we haven't ordered anything else aside from those but will eventually make our way through more. In my opinion, the broth has a bit too much MSG but it's easily fixed with extra limes/ or a littttttle extra water. Only dish this restaurant is missing is cha ca thang long. PSA to Houston restaurant owners: pls add that to your menu pls and thank you. read more

You have to come here to try bun dau mam tom. It's authentic and the best in Houston. Well, if you can't eat mam tom (just like me), ask for mixed fish sauce. Everything in the meal was delicious and steaming hot/fresh when it was brought out. Bun dau mam tom includes sliced pork, fried tofu, cha com, cha ca and the veggies. My boyfriend got addicted to this dish. We came here more than 10 times and he gotta eat bun dau mam tom, every time. Today, I successfully convinced him to eat bun rieu oc and canh bun, and we loved it. Bun rieu oc was very close to homemade, I would say the best bun rieu on Bellaire too! Customer service was great. The waiters are always polite and nice. Again, I highly recommend bun dau mam tom and bun rieu oc (not on the menu) here!! read more

Walking in you can smell the bun rieu already. A Vietnamese noodle soup with different types of meat and tomato. Comes with a side of lime and veggies to add to your bowl. There are two glass containers of red paste and shrimp paste to add flavor n spice. Ordered the crab eggrolls for appetizer. It comes with a lettuce so that you can wrap it around the eggroll to dip into the sauce. It was my first time having that kind of sauce the restaurant served, never seen it before but it goes well with it. read more

Well this place caught me by surprise! I was really craving some lettuce wraps, but got the bun rieu also!! To be honest here, this is not the cleanest place to go to. When you walk in you kind of have to seat yourself, it seems like they don't have anyone to clean up. So you walk in with many dirty tables and that awful smell from the fish paste sauce. But hey, we came for the food right? The lettuce wraps were good, I did like the sauce but it might be very strong for those who do not like shrimp paste. The fish cakes were flavorful, tofu was perfectly cooked, noodles went well for carbs, the sliced pork was very tender. I would definitely come here again for that if I was craving lettuce wraps! As for the bun rieu, delicious! I've been looking far and wide for some of this stuff and many restaurants have fell short. It's either it's watered down or Americanized in some way, but this was pretty authentic! Kind of tasted like my mother's bun rieu but of course hers is a lot better. This will be my new go-to spot if my mom decides to not cook that specific dish. It's crazy because in Chinatown, service not the priority. My server was attentive and quick, when I needed something extra, it was able to get it to me within minutes. It is very kind also. Overall, if we are not looking at the atmosphere oh, I had a great experience. read more

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I love Canh Bun here. It's really delicous. I hope I have time to back here after quarantine time read more

Xuan Huong - Canh bún - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm glad I gave this place a try. Born and raised in Vietnam, I kind of miss good Vietnamese food and especially bun rieu sometimes. I had the canh bun oc and my husband had the bun rieu oc. They are honestly so good and yummy. Definately a place to go if you want to have authentic bun rieu. read more

For anyone who's a germaphobe this might not be the best place for your anxiety... however the food here is DELICIOUS Always flavored right and filling... definitely one of my favorite places for quick in and out lunch. read more

Xuan Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hole in the wall Northern Vietnamese cuisine restaurant that I overlooked for the longest. Bun, Dau, Cha Ca, Thit- Vermcelli noodles, fried tofu, fried fish pie, and pork. This dish is one of my favorites because it's serve with a fish paste dipping sauce. You can dip and eat as is, or request for Banh Trang (Rice Paper) for an additional charge to make rolls and dip. The only thing I don't like about this dish is one of the two types of fried fish pie it comes with. One has this weird green chewy texture to it that I don't like, so I get double portion of the normal fried fish pie. It also comes with green lettuce and fresh mint leaves. My next favorite here is the Bun Cha Ca Thi La. It's a flavorful fish soup with vermicelli, dill leaves, dill fish cake, white fish, and a stuffed jalapeno. I'm a big fan of dill, so I love the flavor. If you're not a fan of dill leaves, you may want to reconsider ordering this because it is a little strong. If you're adventurous, I definitely recommend this! . read more

Xuan Huong - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food: 8.5; Price: 10; Ambience: 5; Service: 6 My last meal in Houston for a month. Reflecting on what dish will I miss the most in the land of pasta and sugo. I had in mind of other dishes. But during my bike ride, Banh Canh slowly crept into my mind. I come here whenever I crave Bun Dau Mam Tom, Canh Bun, Com Tam, Cha Gio, Bun Rieu Oc and Banh Canh, which comes with several options. Banh Canh Hai San - perfect fish patty (their specialty), noodle, and balanced broth. read more

Xuan Huong - Banh Canh Hai San - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Located in a rather old and run down plaza. Looks pretty shady and gross, inside is a clean gem. Food is priced so cheap and absolutely delicious. Full of flavor and color, absolutely fantastic! Out of this world Canh Bun, com tam dat biet is so good. Every bite was thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommend read more

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First time me and my wife ate here and will be our last time as well. Server was rude and unfriendly. Server and probably an owner himself had very bad attitude toward customers. We gave him 15% tip even we didn't like how he treated us and yet the man was still ungrateful. We came to this restaurant because we saw good reviews but now so disappointed. The owner must have paid people to write good reviews for them. We would give this restaurant zero star one is available. Please don't come here otherwise you will be regretted. read more

This is our favorite / frequent dining place. They have a variety of menu items which not many other places carry. Bun Dau Mam Tom (10/10) - This is their signature menu item which has been very well known among the local Vietnamese community. I have to agree nowhere else can beat their quality and freshness. We've always got this dish and it never once disappointed us. The portion can be considered quite generous for the price. The plate always came out fresh & hot. The meat never has any smell. Banh Canh (9/10) - We decided to try something new after a few recommendations from our friends. Their Banh Canh is very flavorful. We tried Banh Canh Gio Heo (Pork Hock) & Banh Canh Hai San (Seafood). The broths were actually different and they both were delicious! I love their Banh Canh Hai San which has a very delightful broth yet flavorful. I would give it 10/10 if it added a few more toppings. I would prefer some more real meat/seafood over 2 huge fish patties (1 would be just enough). Egg Rolls / Cha Gio Tom Cua (10/10) - This is another signature item that I strongly recommend everyone to try. Their egg rolls come with shrimp & crab mixed in their fillings. It also has its own unique dipping sauce which makes a perfect combination with the egg rolls. (I'm drooling when typing this part of the review lol.) Bun Rieu / Canh Bun (8/10) - This one is also very well seasoned. The amount of everything is well balanced. The "rieu" cube was a slightly hard to my preference. I would like it to be a little bit softer. But overall, I love the quite-authentic flavors in their dishes. Service (6/10) - I have to be honest that their service is kind of not the best but this is in the Chinatown/Vietnamtown area so I won't expect much for the service. Plus if the foods are delicious & they make it exactly the way how you like it, I won't take any star away just for an average service which is pretty much the same (or worse) everywhere else in Chinatown/Vietnamtown. read more

Xuan Huong - 9/10 Banh Canh Hai San & Gio Heo - I would prefer 1 less fish patty for more real meat or seafood. The broth was delicious for both! - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My Banh Mi Bo Kho was basically well done steak. I had to get a knife to cut up the meat. Service: decent speed and attention. Not the worst for "china town" standards. Food: everything else is good but the banh mi bo kho. Parking: plenty of parking space. Surprised: pricing Positive side: they have a specialty dish that is worth getting but everything else I would dodge. read more

Xuan Huong - Well done bo kho, unflake-ble must be cut with a knife lol - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a craving for bun rieu oc so decided to order to go from here this week. Bun rieu always consists of fried tofu yet mine had none...nada....zilch. The oc themselves were tiny and minimal. The flavor was not bad but I will not be ordering here again. read more

Xuan Huong - Bun rieu OC to go with no tofu provided. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Staff attitude is not happy, feels like I'm not a customer. The staff demanded a tip to my face and added 15 percent to my bill

During the COVID times I wish they maintained their ways of serving to go options as they do with sit in customers. Don't get me wrong their food is good and we always come here to get the bun dau mam tom. And that's what we ordered one day when we were lazy to cook and when we got home the portion was barely enough for one. My wife and I usually split this at the restaurant and I do know that they have a double portion but we seldom get that option because we usually order 2 different dishes to split. I wish they can be more consistent because we do leave tips even tho we're not being served like we would being sat down. read more

their bun dau is pretty good! especially their Cha Com. I also got Rau Ma (pennywort with mungbeans), was pretty decent. 4 stars because of how dirty the place is... read more

Xuan Huong - bun dau mam tom - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Horrible customer service! We ordered 2 small Bun Rieu Cua and the young gentleman brought out 2 large bowls instead but at leats he apologized and said will just charge us for the small size since its their mistakes! I came up to the register to make the payment and thid lady here seems like the owner but didnt act like one! Looks like she doesnt need customers anymore i guess. She charged me 2 large bowls then i asked imthey were supposed to be small :). She looked unhappy and tried to blame it on me that "you ate the large size so you have to pay the large size". I stared at her and asked "was it my fault?". The young waitor came up and told her "i already apologized and told them we will charge small size". Now then that b***t finally shut her mouth. Large bowl is only $1 difference but its because we couldnt finish the large size so we had to order small size cuz we didnt want to waste the damn food! Anyways, she finally charged small size and i still even tipped them 15% which i shouldnt have done that with that kind of attitude! Will definitely never ever come back again! Im Vietnamese and this is my first ever writing such a negative review to my community. I feel shame yall! PEACE! read more