Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong 1 - Buba T-2

Vietnamese restaurant · Bellaire West

Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong 1 - Buba T-2

Vietnamese restaurant · Bellaire West

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11415 Bellaire Blvd suite k, Houston, TX 77072

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This small Houston spot serves only Bun Bo Hue—big, flavorful bowls of spicy Vietnamese beef noodle soup with all the fixings and thoughtful extras.  

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ym pk

Google
Came here to “fight heat with heat,” as they give a portion of Bún Bò Huế that comes with plenty of broth. The broth is good as is, but there is chili oil and shrimp paste at the tables for additional seasoning. Just the right amount of meat and noodles for myself as a medium portion eater.

Lia

Google
First time going to a restaurant that serves only bun bo hue and it was delicious. Broth was flavorful and not too salty. Service was prompt and food came out quick. For a place that serves only one dish, they were steady with people and I can tell why! I'll probably try their other locations next to see how they compare.

Judy Tran

Google
This place is a solid choice for Bun Bo Hue. The broth is so thick and flavorful. Meat so tenders and the veggies dish so fresh. It’s a small restaurant with very limited seats, but their quick and attentive service keeps inviting me back. The owner Kim is also so sweet too.

Dan Lam

Google
My friend took me there for the first time during time. The restaurant only serve 1 item on the menu call Bun Bo Hue. It is consist of noodle, pork, pork leg, pork jello blood (optional), and vegetable. Is different but I like the taste of the broth. I would definitely try again and recommended if you wants to try something different from the traditional Asian food.

Sarah

Google
I've loved this dish for years but I didn't know it was called bun bo hue! It's really tasty here and the staff is friendly! It's the only entree on the menu, so you can order either small or large, and I ordered small while the person I was with ordered a large. The portions are gigantic!

Captiv Creative

Google
Best Bun Bo Hue in town for sure! I took a few photos for them and the staff was so nice and very easy to work with.

Shannon Nguyen

Google
Soup is bland, portion is very frugal, few pieces of what looked like scrap and fatty meat, a tiny little cube of pig blood. Veggie plate served was all browned and days old veggies. To top that server was rude, dropped off food without soup spoons and when we asked for some she gave us attitude. Didn’t come back to check on us and anytime we asked for anything extra she glared at us. Tried to upsell us their specialty drinks, refresher and coffee and when we denied she got upset and stormed off. Atmosphere feels really dirty and bathroom was as well. We really wanted to love this place since our family loves BBH, unfortunately wouldn’t recommend at all.

Jason Leeham

Google
--- NK Score = 7.5/10 --- 6/10 = Furniture/Ambience 8/10 = Food Quality 7/10 = Service 7/10 = Price (Other Ratings N/A) _____________________________________________ =( BASIC INFO )= - Small Restaurant - Delicious Bun Bo Hue - Variety: Bun Bo Hue - Prices ( $10.00 = Large ) _____________________________________________ = Atmosphere = Small interior with a few basic tables and chairs. The inside is usually well lit due to the many windows in the front entrance. Ambience is pretty casual, some chit chatting from other tables. _____________________________________________ = Food Quality = --- Bun Bo Hue ($10.00): 4/5 --- Incredibly warm and fragrant bowl of noodles, the aroma filled my nose with an intense meaty flavor, wow! The broth is very warm and has a nice, crispy texture when combined with the tasty ingredients they provide. Great flavors altogether and a very good portion meet the price, which is a tiny bit expensive. _____________________________________________ = Price / Service = Average service, nothing much to be expected, but they do seem generally nice. Prices are decent, only $10 for a big bowl, which will definitely fill you above satisfactory. _____________________________________________ Miscellaneous (Other): - It's like a different Pho - Not that good of a Restroom Signed NK (July 2017) Images below by Jason Lx (NK)
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Lisa B.

Yelp
Solid place for bun bo hue. It does come pretty neutral tasting that allows you to add in the shrimp paste/satay/lime to your liking (I added about 3-4 scoops of each). But this makes it more friendly for the less "funky" palette Comes out quickly! Clean place
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Ken L.

Yelp
Quite possibly the absolute worst bowl of noodle soup I have ever had: 1) Portion size: bowl of Bun Bo Hue had less than 40% content. Two small quarter pieces of sliced pork roll, knuckle sized pork foot, half of one pork blood cube and noodles not enough for a kid to eat. 2) Taste: Flavorless broth. Condiment tray of premixed veggies were mostly wilted and missing any hint of fresh herbs or banana blossoms. 3) Service: When pointing out that there was lack of food items like meat, The server scoffed and said, that is how it is served and walked off. I was so hungry so I just ate it and ran off to eat at Tay Do after (a guaranteed good meal). Blacklisted for life.

Chintografy D.

Yelp
They sell this spicy beef soup. and its pretty standard for most places. so if its not as good as this place you should be open. They open late at some locations too if you have some cravings at night. They bring out he food pretty quick and sometimes i get the small size because the large is super Texas size unless you plan to bring some home to-go. Don't wear White shirt because this the broth might splash on you.
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Janet N.

Yelp
This is the one item restaurant. They only serve bun bo hue in small or large size. It is delicious and this is my go to place. I take my family here when they are in town. The broth is very flavorful and not too spicy. They have the shrimp paste and spicy sauce on the side for us to add into our bowl to our liking.
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Mark Y.

Yelp
I've heard all the hype around this place and instead of a wide choice of items you've got one thing on the menu and that's Bun Bo Hue although you've got two choices in size, regular or large. First off we are at 9am so this was our breakfast and I didn't want to overdo since we had a big lunch in the plans so I opted for the regular size and that was big enough for me! The bowl had a good amount of rice noodle with sliced beef shank, pork knuckles, sausage chunks and sliced onions. My two knocks were the side veggies of cilantro sprigs, thinly sliced banana blossom, thinly sliced purple cabbage, mint, basil, perilla, and mung bean sprouts looked like the previous days as it was a bit wilted and browning. The other was the broth wasn't piping hot. The service was good and a one lady show who was eating her bowl of noodles next to us. The ambiance is no frills with old cut out pictures from an Asian magazine, of course an Asian calendar, and a big wall with the other items which were boba drinks and Vietnamese coffee. Would I go back again? Well maybe but the choices for Vietnamese and Cambodian food is far and wide on this strip of Asian eateries and strip malls that goes on for miles.
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David C.

Yelp
We came to try their Bun Bo Hue since we heard from social media that they only serve this and nothing else (besides drinks) so I expected that they will master the 1 item on their menu. This is coming from someone that never really got into Bun Bo Hue and wished that this place would change my mind. The bowl came and it was just okay, in my opinion. My other friends who are Bun Bo Hue fans thought that it was okay as well. It wasn't special compared to other places we have been. The broth was kind of watered down in our opinion. The "blood cube" does not give a bloody ironny taste, if you care for that. It was overall just okay. It wasn't bad and good enough if hungry. I was just expecting more flavorful broth and better meats (since we are in Houston). Was just looking for that one thing that makes this place stand out for Bun Bo Hue and it wasn't there. There wasn't a lot of people dining in neither and we went during dinner time.
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Doriee L.

Yelp
Was visiting Houston this past weekend and we decided to come here for breakfast on a Saturday a little after 8AM. It wasn't busy at all in the morning as they only had one table there when we got there. They specialize in Bun Bo Hue so that is the only item on the menu. They do have two sizes so you get to choose if you want a small or a large. Other than Bun Bo Hue, they also have plenty of drinks/boba for you to choose from. My friend decided to go for their large while I got their small. The food came fairly quickly and it was hot, which was perfect for that morning. Each bowl comes with a hearty amount of noodles with a mix of toppings that include pigs feet and pigs blood. They also provide you a plate of cabbage and bean sprouts to put in your soup as well as some lemon wedges. The soup base for the Bun Bo Hue was excellent. I've never had it in Vietnam so I don't know what's authentic but out of all the Bun Bo Hue I've tried, this is probably my favorite. It was savory but not too salty and had the perfect amount of umami to it. They also had shrimp paste, fish sauce, and chili oil at the table if you wanted to use them. The prices were very reasonable too for the amount they give you! I think a small was $7.50 and a large was around $10.00. Would definitely recommend! I would gladly come back when I visit Houston again!
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Andrew C.

Yelp
Came here for breakfast one morning during our last visit to Houston in mid October. Restaurant opens at 8 and that's around when we went. Not busy but surprisingly already had 1 other table there. They serve ONLY BUN BO HUE, in small ($7.50) and large ($10). Food came fast and HOT, perfect for a cold, chilly morning. Bun bo hue has been a favorite of mine since eating it for years but I've never had it at a place that ONLY specializes in it nor have I ever traveled to Vietnam. Very strong, deep flavor broth with traverse cut pig feet into "slices" than the one I'm used to seeing which is like either the foot or a cut higher than that. Their pig blood was very soft, like pudding, unlike anything I've had before. I love adding shredded cabbage and bean sprouts to my bun bo hue. Adds so much crunchiness ! Definitely can't forget the limes either ! Weirdly I've never had Bun Bo Hue that had slices of cha lua in it. Not complaining though... On the table, there's more shrimp paste (mam tom), fish sauce (nuoc mam), and chili oil at the table if you need. Definitely didn't think it needed more. Their bun bo hue was so flavorful ! Would LOVE to have this again ! Very satisfying. Great portion for the cost. Accepts credit card ! Some question if you can eat something so heavy/oily in the morning... HECK YA ! AND I'D DO IT AGAIN !
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Jason Z.

Yelp
We were hungry Sunday night and craved some vietnamese food. Came here on a recommendation. Definitely pretty legit looking and I probably wouldn't have come here on my own. There is no menu, just a small or large size BBH. Was pretty good but I've had better in Houston and near Bellaire. Portions were fair and BBH had a solid, traditional taste.
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Renko R.

Yelp
Great hole in the wall type Bun Bo Hue. Large-size is a really big bowl. Broth had lots of flavor and only one type to order, so eliminates the need to decide on what to order.
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Matthew W.

Yelp
Pictures not taken out of respect to dinner guests. I'll make this one very short and sweet. The only place you will get better Bun Bo is in a tiny spot in vietnam. Thank you to the chefs for bringing such an amazingly rich and delicious dish to the Houston area!!!
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Fox E.

Yelp
My friend's name is Bun Bo. I know there are a lot of Bun Bo's, so your first thought is... Bun Bo Who? Well, if I throw a Chuong at you, be sure to Duc Chuong. I first ate at the midnite version of this which is a late night spot for delicious Vietnamese soup. It was tasty and extremely cheap and very specialized. This one is as well and they do a great job with the limited soups they're making and selling. Excellent spot, cheap, filling, generous, service isn't bad. Definitely somewhere that I would come back to again in future.
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Tony V.

Yelp
BEST bbh in town. Mike was our server and he gave us great customer service, we were greeted upon arrival, and everything came out quick. We were able to get in and out during lunch time. Nuoc mat was refreshing on this hot summer day. Definitely recommend checking this place out.

Tonny L.

Yelp
Not enough noodles on both of the portions small / large bowls. Honestly eating somewhere else would've been better. Thought this would've been a good bun bon hue place since they only serve it, but completely wrong. Noodles weren't even soft. Meat was very chewy and had too much broth.
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Julie P.

Yelp
Bún bò here was good. It was flavorful and the portions are huge for such a good price. I do wish however the broth was more hearty like bone broth. I believe a small bowl is $11 and a gigantic bowl is $13. I was able to speak with the owner and she's super sweet. Worth checking out!
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Son M.

Yelp
I came here for a late Bun Bo Hue (Hue-style Beef Noodle Soup) lunch from looking at all the positive Yelp reviews. My initial impressions were not very optimistic, as the eatery was located in an unassuming Little Saigon strip mall, across from the ARVN memorial monument. Additionally, the signage for this place did not stand out, and I had to recheck Yelp to make sure it was still in business! In the end, I did locate the place and decided to go inside. Again, my initial impressions were not positive, as Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong was clearly a hole-in-the-wall establishment, with a few generic looking chairs, some really flimsy looking tables, and a large bench running through an entire wall. Looking up, I can see the ceiling fans need a good cleaning. I was quickly seated by the hostess, and she asked me what size I wanted--apparently there are no menus and everyone coming in is presumed to be ordering the Bun Bo Hue, which is the only item served. There is a choice of beverages, however, with posters on another wall listing the flavors of boba teas available. I opted for a large bowl of Bun Bo Hue and tap water. The service was sufficient--my hostess quickly brought out the utensils, food, garnishes, and water--and she asked me periodically if I needed more water. The Bun Bo Hue portion was generous. In the large bowl, there is a good amount of cha (which is like a chicken bologna), brisket, blood cubes, and a pork hock. Additionally, the noodles and broth were fragrant and excellent, even though I would prefer it to be a little spicier. Fortunately, there is a diversity of condiments at each table to suit each patron's individual taste preferences. The prices are very reasonable for the portion served! Overall, Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong is nice a hidden gem in Houston's Little Saigon that serves authentic cuisine, and I will certainly return to satisfy my cravings for Bun Bo Hue!
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Ha C.

Yelp
Accept credit cards! Only open for breakfast/brunch/lunch unfortunately not for dinner. If you love BBH also known as Bun Bo Hue this is the place to be! Sorry they don't offer any other options to ear. Ever since I moved further out of town, I had to settle for mediocre bun bo hue from the pho restaurants. But when I get the chance to make it to dine in or take out, its like mama's cooking. Their broth is always consistent and portion is bigger than average. The coconut juice & nuoc Mat so refreshing and compliments well. My friend got the green Thai tea and she said flavor is good, not too sweet either.
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Helena K.

Yelp
Bun bo hue was ok. I had better. Not much lemongrass favor. No pig blood or feet in there. Which surprised cause usually come with it. Definitely can smell it from the outside. Kinda disappointed.
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Kristy S.

Yelp
I rarely take a trip to Bellaire but I was in the area so I decided to check it out. It was busy but not packed. I came in with my daughter and sat down. The waiter taking orders looked at me but took orders at 2 other tables before heading back to the kitchen. So I got up and ordered at the counter Bc apparently I was ignored. Food came out quick with out jasmine milk boba tea. The tea was good. The bun bo was really good. My 6 yo gave it thumbs up. It's not greasy not spicy although I prefer more spiciness. Overall I loved my bowl

Jenny N.

Yelp
The service was great but the food wasn't good at all. This is not bun Bo hue. I don't recommend anyone coming here.
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Daniel M.

Yelp
Y'all are trippin. This place is not better than two bowls. The noodles in my bowl were super short so they kept falling off my spoon. The food was the definition of average. There's bun and bo, but where the hell is the hue? The soup is just beef stock. The cabbage and bean sprouts did not look fresh. To top it all off the table was sticky. I only came here because two bowls decided to be closed on Tuesday's for some reason. Would not recommend. If you're looking for the place, the sign says "BUBA T-2" in rainbow letters. That should of been my first sign this place was trash.
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Tony H.

Yelp
I was introduced to this place from a family member that said it was a great place for Bun Bo Hue. So, I gave it a try and see what all the fuss is about. My first impression was not very impress, since there is only one item on the menu. Bun BO Hue. So, I figure it must be good since that is the only thing they offer. Other than some drinks that is not even completely available. Back to the main and only topic, the Bun Bo Hue. it is O.K. lots of soup and not many contents. The flavors were O.K. nothing to really rave about it. I had a bad case of mouth dryness the morning after from all the MSG and salt contents. They need to change that format before I will venture back to this location. Otherwise, plenty more location nearby just as good or better with more to offer on the menu other than one item. I would have posted a picture but since only one item on the menu so no need to post the menu or the dish. It is the ONLY one item.
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Loi P.

Yelp
Saved this place to visit last on my first trip to Houston. They specialize in only bun Bo hue and has it ready at an early 8 am in the morning. The broth is very aromatic and will remind you vividly of the homeland (Vietnam). I got here as soon as it opened and was able to meet the sweet and friendly owner.
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Tri D.

Yelp
I work the graveyard shift and I get off around 7 to 8 am so I wanted to grab some grub. I came here around 8:30am and just wanted to have some me time and eat Bun Bo Hue. When I entered the restaurant the server did not acknowledge me nor did he even opened his mouth. The server approached me, I asked him for a small bun bo hue and then I said thank you, NOTHING, Then I asked him if I can please have a mango tea, still nothing not even a head nod. So 3 minutes later I received my food & drink and once again I told him thank you, he still didn't say anything. I honestly couldn't tell if he was rude, shy, or just didn't want to talk. I'm not asking you to have a full conversation with me but at least say something, heck a head nod would have been fine considering you haven't said anything. I understand because coming from a Vietnamese guy I know that we don't specialize in customer service and I'm not speaking for all restaurant just most of it. So that's why I'm giving this place the benefit of the doubt. This review could easily been a 2 or a 3, but since the soup and the tea was fantastic I'll give them a 4 star. Overall the soup was great, it had a lot of depth to it and I could have ordered another one to go. The tea was amazing, and to be honest it tasted better than some of the tea houses around Houston. I don't want to get him in trouble nor put him on the spot but my advice to the gentleman is please at least open your mouth and say something when a customer is talking to you. Most customers will not take it well like I did.
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Ian D.

Yelp
disappointed the second time i've eaten here. does not taste the same as duc chuong midnight. meat is defferent, meat is tougher, pork foot is rock hard. soup taste alot more bland.
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Peter N.

Yelp
Really good BBH. Had got the large bowl, it was huge! I could not finish the whole bowl, like I can at many other places. Very flavorful and satisfied my BBH craving. Also tried the nuoc mat. Which was wayyyy too sweet for my liking, felt like it was diabetes in a cup!
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Hanna L.

Yelp
New management, bad broth, owner took orders and didn't write down, took her 10 steps to the kitchen and she forgot. My order came out all wrong. The store had really bad sewage smell
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Sarah P.

Yelp
One of many Bun Bo Hue restaurant in Houston and this place did not disappoint. The restaurant itself was small and very clean. We were greeted and seated immediately. Then we placed our order for one small and one large bowl. FYI the only they sell is Bun Bo Hue and bubble tea. The soup came out very quick and it was delicious. The beautiful bowl of red colored soup was wonderfully seasoned. I just added some chili pepper in it bc I like a kick. I didn't really like the cha lua they had in there, but then again I'm very picky when it comes to that. Other than that, they noodles, meat, and veg was on point!
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Charles H.

Yelp
My son suggested we try this place as they are rated #1 for their Bun Bon Hue. The place was slightly crowded around 11 am. I hv tried many BBH, and sad to say, this is not my favorite one. I think they are lacking in ingredients compared to others I have tried in the past. I guess like the old maxim goes: one man's meat is another man's poison. The broth just dosent appeal to my taste bud.

Ken d.

Yelp
Bun bo hue duc chuong is not that good don't eat here waited your money and don't believe in youtube
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John L.

Yelp
You know it's gonna be good bun bo hue when that's the only thing they serve. Walk in, grab a seat, and tell them if you want a large or small. For me, the small was plenty. The large bowl is huge and can probably be split between 2 people. Super flavorful broth, but I had to skim off some oil off the top before eating since I don't like drinking oily soup. Only complaint is they charge $0.50 for a to-go container. Hate it when restaurants nickel and dime you.
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Vicky B.

Yelp
This is my favorite place to order Bun Bo Hue in Houston! They only sell bun bo hue so you know it's gotta be their speciality and that it's delicious! The restaurant is kind of small and tight but the service is good. They generally have 3 or 4 people in the restaurant working and probably one or two of those people will serve and assist with the payments. Their bun bo hue is to die for and ordering to go is simple as well. Food comes out super quick and they do offer a variety of drinks such as boba tea and smoothies or lighter and more refreshing drinks with various jellies in them. I've come here several times to order take out and also sit in and eat and I enjoy the food every time. Nothing to complain about the service either! I'd recommend for small families and anyone who enjoys bun bo hue. Probably not good for groups larger than 6 because the space is pretty tight.
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Patty W.

Yelp
i came down to houston and my friends took me to this join after a pretty intense night out drinking :P my friend's have nicknamed this place 'gangsta BBH' and it's pretty fitting I think. lol. it's a hole in the wall joint and the only thing they serve (besides drinks) is BBH. so basically you go in and tell them if you want a small or large and they'll bring it right out to you. it. is. DELICIOUS. all the meats. all the noodles. all the soup. it was so good. they put all their love into this one dish and they excel at it. I also ordered a café sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee) and that too was super strong, bitter, rich, delicious. definitely a place I would come back to....if I can find it again (it's not really labeled and hidden away in a strip mall) #fattypatty approved!
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Jason L.

Yelp
--- NK Score = 7.5/10 --- 6/10 = Furniture/Ambience 8/10 = Food Quality 7/10 = Service 7/10 = Price (Other Ratings N/A) _____________________________________________ =( BASIC INFO )= - Small Restaurant - Delicious Bun Bo Hue - Variety: Bun Bo Hue - Prices: $7.00(S) - $10.00(L) _____________________________________________ = Atmosphere = Small interior with a few basic tables and chairs. The inside is usually well lit due to the many windows in the front entrance. Ambience is pretty casual, some chit chatting from other tables. _____________________________________________ = Food Quality = --- Bun Bo Hue ($10.00): 4/5 --- Incredibly warm and fragrant bowl of noodles, the aroma filled my nose with an intense meaty flavor, wow! The broth is very warm and has a nice, crispy texture when combined with the tasty ingredients they provide. Great flavors altogether and a very good portion meet the price, which is a tiny bit expensive. _____________________________________________ = Price / Service = Average service, nothing much to be expected, but they do seem generally nice. Prices are decent, only $10 for a big bowl, and $7 for a small one, which is pretty filling. _____________________________________________ Miscellaneous (Other): - It's like a different Pho - Not that good of a Restroom Signed NK (July 2017) Images below by Jason L (NK)

L. L.

Yelp
Worst service! The food? They are so shiesty on their pork hock! Its like so small and hard and they charge $1.50 a piece! I'm going somewhere else for better pork hock... the soup is normal like any other bun bo hue I've had in my life.... The bleached hair lady was extremely rude. Unpleasant environment. Will never be going back again. They also charge for to go boxes which honestly is whatever but she didn't have to tell it to us like we can't afford it or something. Just such bigggg attitude. I really do not need to be talked to that way by someone I am tipping for service.
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Margaret T.

Yelp
PSA: They only sell bun bo hue and boba here. The bun bo hue comes in two sizes: small and large. The small is like the equivalent of a large and is more than enough to split between two. However, I'm a glutton and I don't like to share! Heh. The broth isn't too heavy and has a good depth of flavor - definitely not one note. Every bowl comes with a large bone and an appropriate portion of meat. They're generous with the noodles, so I'd probably ask for less noodles next time per my preference. As always, the soup comes with a plate of veggies and herbs that you can add for extra flavor and texture. I've always been curious about nuoc mat. I finally got to try it and it is so good!! I'm still not exactly sure what it is, but it's sweet, kind of fruity, and super refreshing - like a cold lemonade on a hot summer day.
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Quan N.

Yelp
This restaurant serves the best Bun Bo Hue aka Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle in Houston/Katy. You know it's good stuff if the restaurant only has this one dish in their menu! Very authentic. Brought some American friends with me and they said the texture is "wild." Truly, this dish is very unique, will take you on a roller coaster.
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John T.

Yelp
Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong is well known for its flavorful soup. The flavor reminds me of Vietnam, including all the green herbs that come with it.
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Holli N.

Yelp
Very good and authentic! This restaurant only sells Bun Bo Hue so when you order, you just tell them if you want a large or small. It's also hidden with no visible signs, so make sure you keep an eye out!
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Maily N.

Yelp
Didn't know that the only thing they have is bun bo hue lol. However, it did not disappoint. The Bun bo hue was really good.
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Sonia N.

Yelp
My GO TO restaurant for BBH! (Spicy beef and pork noodle soup) BBH is the only food item on their menu and you get to choose 2 sizes ("small" and large) A small size is perfect for one person but if you have a huge belly, a large would be filling! (Bigger than the size of your head!!) I know some people get freaked out seeing pig's feet and pork blood in their soup bowl. But hey, don't knock it till you try it! Perfect noodle soup during rainy and cold days.
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Michelle T.

Yelp
We were told by a family member this place was new and good. Went looking for it but it was no where to be found. Their sign on the building has the name "Buba T-2" or something instead of the "Duc (something) Bun Bo Hue" that we were told. They had Ok bun bo hue. 2/3 of our drinks were ok too. We ordered a tea, coffee and a smoothie. Daughter's smoothie tasted spoiled/rancid. We told them and they said that's how it's supposed to taste when you order a smoothie without sugar. We never had spoiled tasting smoothie from other places- and I always order without sugar for my daughter. They said it was because they used half and half and not whole milk so that's why it tasted that way. Saw a guy coming back with two grocery bags full of half and half. So I assume they were running low and we got the last one? A rancid one. They showed me it was not expired. But Its not just the date that matters. I'm thinking it was not kept cold enough/ transported improperly without ice blocks in an insulated cooler. Maybe even left out on the counter for too long before refrigeration/ their refrigerator is not at the proper temperature? lots of factors can cause any type of dairy to spoil. I usually keep milk at the back of the fridge and away from the door so that temperature fluctuations are minimized. They had theirs near the front of a sliding old school commercials refrigerator where I am assuming is opened constantly. With Houston weather especially, I put all my perishables in cooler bags with tons of ice packs/ blocks even when grocery shopping near home. I wouldn't take the chance of eating/drinking spoiled stuff. In the end though, the staff did make our daughter a new drink without the dairy. They didn't look really happy or said sorry but did replace my lil girl's drink to one that's not spoiled so she could drink it. Hope she won't get a tummy ache from taking a small sip of smoothie made with spoiled half and half. If I were in charged with the smoothie I would at least do a sniff test of the milk or pour out into a spoon to taste test the smoothie without contaminating the customers drink...as a means of quality control. Makes me question how they store, prep and serve their food also. But the soup did taste good. If we ever come back, I wouldn't be ordering anything that has dairy. Update: 4 hours after she had a few sips of the rotten smoothie she complained of her tummy hurting. 6 hours after she was really lethargic and curled up in semi-fetal position in the church pews and couldn't stand straight. Then when we went home she threw up all over herself and the bed. I guess our first visit to this place will be our last...if there's an option for 0- stars/ negative-5 I'd put that for the quality control and not inspecting If their stuff is safe for consumption...causing my 5-year old to have food poisoning. My stomach is churning and queasy prob from tasting a sip of it. But I spit out most of it. Lucky me I prob don't have as much bacteria count as poor daughter and haven't vomited yet. Update:21 hours after visit Lil girl threw up on all the beds in the house and I barely got any sleep. Vomit, bathe, go in Car seat to go to urgent care, vomit, bathe again, wash bedding and car seat, clean and spray mattress down with Nature's Miracle and left to dry, move lil one to other room, vomit again and again on other bed, bathe again...had dad go get Pedialyte...and we slept on the floor since all the beds were filled with Bun Bo and Tapioca regurgitated...No sleep at night= little one had to skip summer camp + parents stayed home and missed work. So all in all a $6 spoiled drink here = sleepless night, vomiting, lots of laundry, doc visit, missed school for kid & missed work for parents (not to mention a sickly looking kid waiting for this to be over)
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Que N.

Yelp
Bun Bo Hue lovers can jump for joy here! When a place has no menus and only serves ONE dish, you know it has to be legit! I have been in search of good BBH in Chinatown for quite some time and Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong certainly did deliver. One note on the location of this small shopping strip: if you're heading west on Bellaire from Beltway 8, then the restaurant will be on your left after passing Ocean Palace but before Baneway Drive. Their exterior Boba Tea signage can be misleading but they do in fact serve up BBH! Basically there are two bowl size options for your BBH, small or large. I was too hungry to even worry about what to drink besides my usual glass of water, although next time, I'll try the "nuoc mat" per Yelper recommendations. Our group dined here for an early lunch on the weekend and we were all very happy with our BBH experience. As a spicy lemongrass, beef & pork noodle soup, BBH is packed with spices and flavor explosions. Be sure to add some mam tom (shrimp paste), lime juice, fresh veggies/herbs (banana blossoms, red cabbage, bean sprouts, mint, Vietnamese coriander, cilantro, onions), and spice it up more with chili sauce if you prefer. Fermented shrimp paste is definitely not for the faint of heart as it smells putrid but adds a level of flavor and complexity to the BBH broth. BBH comes with slices of beef shank, pork leg/feet, slices of Vietnamese ham, and cubed pieces of congealed pig's blood. I ordered a small bowl of BBH (seemed more like a medium size), which was more than enough to satisfy my appetite. Service was quick, efficient, and our food came out in a timely fashion, leaving us free to wander Chinatown for more good eats/drinks. We came with cash and didn't even worry about trying to pay with a credit card. Regular patrons to Chinatown know that cash is always king over here in most places. Your search for one of the best Bun Bo Hue in Chinatown ends here!
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Thy T.

Yelp
Well, if you want bun bo hue, they sell them here. In fact, it's the only entree they serve here (besides drinks). I love places like these because that's their specialty item. It did take some time for us to find the restaurant because of the sign on top does not actually say the name. It has some other colorful words instead so look at the door to confirm the restaurant. The restaurant has a hole-in-the-wall feeling and the size is small. But that's what makes the place feels so cozy. Bun bo is probably my second favorite Viet food after pho but I have left umimpressed by many places before. I am picky when it comes to Bun bo (I've made this dish multiple times). So after eating here, I have to give it a super thumbs up! Broth was rich and they do not skimp out on the meat. Plus, they provide you a dish full of veggies to eat along with the bun bo. Come check out this place if you haven't already! If you want to try a different Vietnamese broth dish besides pho, bun bo is a good option.

J. L.

Yelp
order 2 large bun bo hue on doordash for $12 ea., got 2 baby cup noodles size dish. called in to let her know that the size is small, this is what she said: "you order 2 large size you got 2 small one, come back i give you another small one." "when i get off work i can deliver a small one to you if you're close". ok, so let me wait until you're closed before i eat lunch?
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Ann L.

Yelp
One of my favorite Vietnamese food is bun bo hue, spicy Vietnamese beef noodles. This place is known for their bun bo hue in Houston. This is all they have on their menu. You can customize it any way you want. However, I prefer mine to just be the original with everything in it. A regular size itself is already big enough for me, but if you're hungry then go for the large. They have just the right amount of spice in their broth. Not overly done with an oily taste. The portion of meat to vermicelli is ideal. They also serve boba here, not the best in my opinion but an okay. I would recommend getting their nuoc mat. It's a refreshing drink to go with your spicy beef noodles. Plenty of jelly and toppings inside. Service is usually quick and friendly. Inside is spacious, easy to find parking in the plaza.
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Linda T.

Yelp
Amazing is the only word I can use to describe it. Came here for my birthday lunch with my family. It was my husbands first time. I definitely promise it won't be his last time. I knew he would love it. Its the Vietnamese version of menudo is how I described it to him. Only one item and no menu but trust me you won't go wrong. Its definitely got a hole in the wall presentation but its ok because those tend to be the best to eat at.
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Paul L.

Yelp
Really liked this place! Service fast and very friendly. As is often said, Hue pho is very different from the usual. The waitress also volunteered that the kitchen would leave out the ingredients that you didn't want. Like the blood curd for example. Faces Bellaire across from the Vietnam memorial.
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David N.

Yelp
Bbh is still very good here and the service is prompt and really efficient. Always like I remember it, highly recommended again. Food is on point and I tried a TARO smoothie yesterday and surprising very good. Let it be known I'm not a big taro person whatsoever. Two thumbs up for Taro drink