Hung N.
Yelp
Saw people post on FB about this place, so since I was in the area, I had to give it a try.
It is a decent size place, with plenty of room to sit. I'm not sure how long they have been open, but everything looks pretty new.
The first thing that might stand out when looking at the menu is the price, but I will give my take on it in the end. The menu is fairly simple, offering up banh mi, rice plates, noodle bowls and teas.
Since they are known for their banh mi, I got the combination banh mi and the xiu mai (meatball). Both sandwiches were packed with meat, so much that when you bite into them, it is pushing out the other end. Flavor and taste for both were spot on. There are a lot of OG banh mi shops in Houston and if this place was on Bellaire, it could definitely hang with the best of them.
The owners are super friendly. Auntie did not recognize me, so she asked if it was my first time and where did I hear about them. She was so happy to see that people from all over Houston was coming by to try her banh mi. When I left, she wished me well and hope to see me again.
Back to pricing. $6.95 for a banh mi is not what most people are used to, when they are buying on Bellaire. However, this is not on Bellaire, this is on the Northside on Veterans Memorial. There are other factors that come into play also, but if you want a damn good banh mi and you are near Beltway 8 and Veterans Memorial, stop by and support the business.
Definitely one of my top spots for the area and even in general. I will definitely stop by again when I am in the area or maybe even when I am not.
All the best to auntie and uncle!