Sophea Son
Stopped by here while visiting Houston and tried the banh canh crab noodle soup, sooo good. The portion is huge with tons of meat, and the seafood was fresh. The broth is thick, rich, and super flavorful, very comforting.
Ambience is chill, and the service was good. Definitely a solid spot if you’re craving Vietnamese comfort food. Would come back!
… moreJimmy T
Our review for this restaurant is long overdue. We’ve been here countless times and this is by far one of our FAVORITE places to eat in Bellaire Chinatown.
Service is always friendly and prompt. Unlike some smaller restaurants, both cash and card are accepted.
Atmosphere is also a plus! Restaurant is clean and the background music isn’t too loud. They have tables by the windows for those that enjoy a bit of light and also booths by the wall for a more private dining experience.
The food here is the main attraction! Even though they have a pretty big menu, we’ve always stuck with the same items for all of our visit.
Goi Tom Sate – their salads are AMAZING! The portion size is big enough that one plate can easily serve as an entree or be shared between 2 people. It is a bit spicy so be aware. The standout is the vinaigrette itself. Always full of flavor and delicious
Goi Do Bien Sate – the same salad as above except it also has clams and squids alongside the classic shrimp. Both dishes are equally spectacular!
Banh Canh Dac Biet – the signature dish, Vietnamese Udon with softshell crab. Portion size was great! The dish was full of meats and noodles. Broth was perfectly seasoned! You can also choose between a thick or clear broth.
Banh Canh Tom Cua – much like the previous dish except for having loose crabmeat and crab cakes instead.
If you’re craving Vietnamese Udon, this is THE PLACE to go! Great pricing and a phenomenal dining experience. We cannot wait to try the rest of the manu and will remain loyal customers for many more years to come. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
… moreJ S
Guys, I got the Banh Canh Dac Biet and WOW! This soup was amazing, like nothing I’ve had. Such a unique texture and combination of ingredients. Thank you guys for sharing this dish.
… more831 Adventures
We ate bánh canh dặc biệt with the soft shell crab, honestly it is ok. 3.5/5
5 stars for quickness. Food came out about 5 minutes later. Overall I would come back again and probably tried other dishes.
… moreS. Tran
Good bowl of Banh Canh Cua. We do not have these kind of dishes back in our states so it was a pleasant surprise. Very delicious.
… moreKasey Ly
My grandpa’s favorite spot for bánh canh and now mine too! Rich broth, fresh noodles, generous portions! all for just $8.95 with their current promo. One of the best bowls of comfort food in Houston. .
… moreHazel Huang
This is definitely in my top three worst Vietnamese restaurants. All the food tasted like it was about to go bad — the meat was dry and tough, and all the seafood tasted far from fresh. The pho had a strong, fishy smell the moment I opened it. Absolutely awful. I just hope my stomach survives the night.
… moreHazel Le
Looking for Vietnamese food and got recommended by a friend while visiting Houston and was not disappointed. My family and I liked all the dishes that we ordered at Banh Canh Tom Cua. Service was fast, and there was no wait for the table when we checked in. Will come back to try other dishes next time.
… moreTrang Nguyen
Terrible service. There were two of us, we ordered two bowls of *bánh canh tôm cua* but waited over 20 minutes and still didn’t get them. When I asked, the staff just said “it’s being made, orders are served in sequence”, while other tables that came later already got their food. We waited another 15 minutes and still nothing. When I asked again, I got the same response. I questioned why later tables were served first, and only then did the staff apologize, saying the place was busy and they mixed up the orders. I ended up leaving. I don’t know if the food is good or bad, but one thing’s for sure—I won’t be coming back.
… moreTu Hoang
Hands down the best Banh Canh Cua (crab tapioca noodle soup) place and one of the best Com Tam places in Houston! The Banh Canh Cua tastes as authentic as it gets, full of flavors and well-balanced. Seafood is fresh, which elevates the whole experience even further. The Com Tam is also extraordinary. The grilled pork chop is so well-seasoned that it leaves me craving for more after each visit.
Service and atmosphere was amazing too. Lots of space, which is great for large groups of friends of families, lunch or dinner. Definitely a must-go-to restaurant for any Houston locals and visitors alike!
The Sate Pho, however, was a bit of a letdown, not my personal favorite. But overall, highly recommended!
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