abcdan
Authentic Vietnamese food located in a sketchy area ( we not locals and it felt that way). The pho dac biet was full of flavor that felt like the broth was cooked for hours. The meatballs were a pleasant surprise. My friend got the Hu Tieu which I forgot to take a photo of, it was superb and tasted like nothing like something I have had. I can appreciate their Vietnamese coffee still uses the old school drip style with condensed milk. All in all, worth a trip to try this style of food which is super authentic. The Vietnamese karaoke blasting on the television confirms the authenticity of this place lol
… moreTrina N
I came back to this place today. The price of the hu tieu nam vang has increased a lot compares to last time I went. I got the small bowl for $14 and it’s a very small portion, not worth the money. The broth is average, not as good as before. They don’t have liver that is common for hu tieu nam vang, instead they have heart, and the heart aren’t fresh; mushy. It was passed 1pm and the place was empty. I don’t think I ever come back here.
… moreCharles Sumrall
I don’t know about you but I love Pho and this is the best place in the world to get it. Every time I get in Houston I go eat here. I couldn’t say the name of the place to save my life. But that’s irrelevant. They have the best Pho hands down and they have ground garlic which sets them apart from everyone else. I’ve been eating here since 2015. They’ve always been very nice and their Pho is the best in the world in my opinion. Go eat there and find out for yourself!
… moreHoang Le
Definitely give this a try with surprise. I am happy with food and service
… moreAndrew Hang
I’ve been coming here since I was in elementary school (I’m 32 now) and every time, this place hits. There’s no Cambodian restaurant here in Houston, so this is literally the only spot I come to for hu tieu kho that makes me feel somewhat close to home. Their Chinese bread with the hu tieu…so delicious. And their pho is pretty good too. A little bit on the sweet side, but a few limes will help.
… moreJennifer Maghett
The No.8 dry noodle is good, I ordered it without duck n liver , and it’s so tasty. Service is warm and welcoming.
… moreMichael Chan
Omg the dry egg noodles are some of the best I’ve ever had.
Yes its in a not so great area of town (Greens / Guns point) but well worth visiting this hole in the wall vietnamese restaurant.
… moreChristina Hoang
Hu tieu nam vang: Vietnamese dish name for Phnom Penh rice noodles. A marriage of Cambodian, south viet, and Chinese cooking in the form of a bowl of noodle soup. You can choose dry noodles or a hot noodle soup. Ingredients include rice noodle mixed in a soy sauce based sauce, peeled shrimp, chicken pieces, sliced and ground pork, and liver which can be excluded upon request. Toppings include garlic, jalapeño, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, bean sprouts (request blanched if you’d like) and whatever else you desire to add for your palette.
Hear me out, this place is nothing fancy. To me this place is a precious gem hidden in dirt over the course of time. 10-year old me begs you to walk through those old double glass doors, sit down, and give this place’s bowl of hu tieu nam vang a try, at least once in this lifetime of yours. It may hit better as a soup on a cold winter day. And if it bothers you, just ignore the old outdated decor around you, it shouldn’t affect how the noodles taste in your mouth.
It offers a great namesake (Hu Tieu), decent prices now with inflation, and humble service from what seems like a lean staff at 7pm on a cold Wednesday winter night. None of those fancy decorations and absorbent prices just like I like my Asian food. What more do you need?
This place has provided me with great meals and decades of fond memories with my family over Sunday brunches as a Vietnamese person. Family time is the best time and is even better with good food. I’ve been coming to this place since before I was a teen in 2005 and everything pretty much still looks and tastes the exact same. I can’t say if it’s still the same owners, but the large bowl of #8 (I believe is the dry hu tieu nam vang with rice noodles, and I requested no liver) had the same exact effect on me that it did in 2005 just like I remember. That’s what I always order, 20 years worth. I always add the vinegar’d garlic slices, fried garlic bits, red vinegar, soy sauce and chili oil to my bowl. The garlic bits I have not found offered at any other restaurant elsewhere with the same dish, so I savior every scoop of it into my bowl here.
My parents used to wake me up at 8am for brunch on Sundays before they opened their nail salon for the day. And this place was known by word of mouth between the north Houston viet community. So the fact that this place still exists unchanged baffles me and also heals my inner child every time i step foot through the door and look around.
If you end up liking this place as much as my now fiancé who I’ve introduced them to, please give them a good tip and spread the word/review so this place continues to live on. For my 10 year old’s memories sake. And bring a friend! Thanks!
… moreKammi
Found this place on tiktok, got the seafood pho and thai tea 10/10 might’ve found my new pho spot. The man who took my order was super nice aswell. The location was definitely questionable but still a great experience
… moreDigital Food Nomad
Don’t let this unassuming little spot fool you—they serve some of the best Hủ Tiếu in Houston. Their version is a unique and flavorful blend of Cambodian and Vietnamese-style noodles, and I especially loved the dry version with clear noodles. It was well-balanced, savory, and incredibly satisfying. If you’re looking for an authentic experience, this hole-in-the-wall is absolutely worth a visit. The food truly speaks for itself.
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