

Modern, dynamic tavern serving hearty Asian fusion fare plus creative tropical cocktails.
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Address: 9889 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
Phone: (713) 988-8988
Website: https://www.giaubarandbites.com/
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This used to be one of my favorite late-night spots for unique Vietnamese small bites. They offer dishes you can’t find elsewhere, and I still go back once in a while to chase those bold, nostalgic flavors.
On my most recent visit, though, the experience was a bit disappointing.
The coconut snails, once a highlight, didn’t hit the mark this time. Many were difficult to suck out, and a few were completely empty — definitely not as satisfying as before.
The mini fried eggrolls, however, remain as amazing as ever. Crispy, flavorful, and perfect when wrapped in fresh lettuce and dipped in their signature fish sauce. Every bite is a crunchy delight.
We also ordered the mango salad with beef tender, but the meat was tough and hard to chew. We ended up finishing the salad and leaving the beef behind — not ideal.
The salt-toasted squid is always a must-have. It was flavorful and well-seasoned, though I wish it had a little more crispiness on the outside for that perfect texture.
The pork belly taco is absolutely a standout dish. It’s juicy, flavorful, and just the right kind of indulgent. You can wrap small portions or just take a massive bite — either way, it’s a winner.
Lastly, the Vietnamese pancake had a nice crispy texture (not chewy!), and the pork belly inside was juicy and well-seasoned. It’s a fun, DIY-style dish that’s satisfying in every bite.
Overall, this visit didn’t fully live up to my past experiences — a few dishes needed more attention to detail and quality control. That said, it’s still worth the visit, especially for some of their staple items. I hope to see a return to that top-tier consistency they’re known for.
You can take any available tables you like and a waiter should come by to serve you. Music is a bit loud at this place. Maybe if they just turn down the music a little would be good. We ordered drinks and the calamari. The strawberry mojito had fresh strawberry that was pretty okay. The calamari was alright but the flour wasn’t fried fully. Some tasted a little soggy like it was uncooked.
Beware of drunkies. Maybe because it was New Years Eve but there were a few drunk girls in the restroom talking to themselves. Quite a sight. I would just avoid them. Overall, I would come back and try some of the other drinks. It does seem like a good atmosphere for a night out with friends.
Stop by the next time you’re in Chinatown!
The Vietnamese sandwich is like other..delicious. Great fish ceviche. I love the stir-fried noodles with steak. What out on with the soy sauce with gosh pepper if you aren’t into spicy.
They carry the best Rum in the world.. Zacapa XO.
Anw, on the day of— they literally move my group to the regular table area without any notice. It was complicated— but after reasoning with the manager for a while, they gave me my original spot. Although as the night progresses, i notice a slow and low quality of service, they rarely check us and often forget to bring out everything we ordered. I have a strong feeling that the manager is mad at me… but it’s not my fault they planned to give my “reserved spot” to someone else without telling me ♀️