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T Con Google

2 months ago

Save yourself from reading these reviews. Just GO. Everything we tried from bun Bo hue (beef noodle soup) to banh bot loc (shrimp/pork dumpling in banana leaf) to the grilled pork & rice dish was amazing. Our server Sandy, was awesome too - friendly, gave recommendations and was attentive. Loved her and loved the food. We will absolutely be back. Can’t believe we went this long in Houston without coming here! Major mistake. Don’t be like me. Just go and eat delicious viet food! And I’m seeing other reviews noting they were scammed or incorrect charges - we had no issue with our bill and paid by credit card.

Melissa Doucetteon Google

6 months ago

We stopped here on our way through Houston and I’m so glad we did! Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. Everything on the menu was different from the Vietnamese restaurants I’ve been to, this was more authentic. We had the Bahn beo to start and we should have ordered more because they were so delicious. I asked for no shrimp because most in my family don’t like it and they were fine with that. We also got the Ban Xeo with chicken and pork in it, and it was so good! The other two dishes we got were the rice platter with grilled flank steak and the crunchy pork spring rolls. The steak was so tender and flavorful, both were amazing. The fish sauce they give you was delicious and not fishy tasting at all. Our waitress Sandy was so attentive and sweet. She taught us how to eat everything and which sauces went with what. I wish we lived nearby, I’d be a regular ! Parking was abundant and easy, it’s a no frills place but still nice

Nancy Nguyenon Google

3 months ago

Came to try the banh it ram and banh beo. Both were pretty good, I really liked the texture of the banh ram it. Also ordered banh hoi and bun bo hue (not pictured). I would mainly come here for their banh beo, banh ram it, and possibly their other appetizers.

Isabelle Lamon Google

9 months ago

Came with my family and we really enjoyed our time. We don’t care much for service/atmosphere mucu but if you do, the service is fine. Waiters will come by when they have time to check in and maybe when you call them. The restaurant definitely isn’t the cleanest. The floors are sticky and there is some food from previous customers. The tables are wiped down and I’m overall comfortable eating there. THE FOOD 10/10 - We ordered banh beo, banh bot loc, cha hue, banh ram it, cha oc, and got the salted kumquat juice. We loved all of the food. The nuoc mam is definitely sweet but that’s how my family likes it. The kumquat juice is so so good, I want to learn how to make my own salted kumquat preserve. Would definitely come again for the food we tried today.

Jimmy Ton Google

11 months ago

Service at Nam Giao is pretty basic. The waitresses were quick and accurate but that's really it. Don't expect a nice greeting or even a smile throughout your time there. The atmosphere is definitely below par. The restaurant honestly looks like it's on its last legs. Dirty floors and walls, the table we had was quite sticky, and the cash register looked like it was from another century. The menus were also printed on regular paper and was full of stains. Card payments are accepted on orders of $10 or higher. The food can honestly be a hit or miss. We were able to sample many of the items in the menu. Ban Beo Chen - 5/5! These mini rice pancakes are the signature dish of this restaurant. Well seasoned, affordable, and delicious! Banh Nam - 4/5. The pork and shrimp rice cakes are wrapped in banana leaves and are fragrant and delicious. The only downside is the cake itself being quite thin. Banh Hoi Tom Nuong - 2/5. We very much regret ordering this dish. The rice vermicelli is basic, something that you can easily buy fresh at any Asian market. The shrimps were simply god awful. They were so overcooked that they had the texture of a stale twizzler. DO NOT recommend. Com Hen - 4/5. The rice with baby clams was very well executed. Full of flavor and the clam broth was delicious! Bun Bo Hue - 3/5. Just the typical bun bo hue found at most Viet restaurants. Considering all the competition in Chinatown, we've definitely had better elsewhere. This dish was borderline average. Banh Canh Tom Cua - 2/5. The Vietnamese Udon with crab and shrimp meat was NOT good. It was bland and had a weird texture. If anyone wants authentic Vietnamese Udon, your money is better spent at "Banh Canh Tom Cua" on Bellaire and Cook. Their execution of the dish is SO MUCH better. To end it all, we found an insect in our water glass 🤮 We're guessing it came from the ice tray by the cash register. While this wasn't the worst thing that could happen, imagine the cleanliness of the kitchen if there are bugs flying all over the ice 🤔 Nam Giao is very well known in the Viet community. While some of the items were good, it is clear that this restaurant has lowered their standards recently. This has made our whole experience quite disappointing.