Clay Pot Restaurant

What a fantastic vietnamese spot! It's not a high end place, but it is so cute, well decorated, and fairly priced seemingly kind of spot. I ordered the special soup with beef and it was good! I wish it had a tad more veggies/mushrooms/meat to noodles. My husband had the deluxe pho and liked it. The menu has a lot of great looking options and I would want to return to try more!

First time and thought what the heck why don't I try The Clay Pot entree because after all it is The Clay Pot restaurant. They put so much beef in it that I had to ask if they put double beef. Nope I guess they just put a generous amount of beef in their entrees as a default. Mostly affordable for anybody on a budget and our food came out within 15 minutes ...not too bad.

Thai tea + green thai tea are not sweet whatsoever and very watered down. (maybe 25% sweetness) They no longer have boba btw. Pho was SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT. Unfortunately, they have 1 size and it is like a small. There IS NO THAI BASIL or no basil at all. Also no lime nor bean sprouts. Just a bowl of pho with cilantro already in it. The noodles were too soft (overcooked) For me, that is not pho if there is no basil. Broth is not it. I can also smell as if tripe in it. The bowl itself is $13 and any meat added is +$2. For $15 and size: pls drive to Sugar Spice 17 minutes away. Stans Clay pot was mid. Nothing special abt it. My husband actually didn't enjoy it. In all, would not go back. Just very dissatisfied abt the food. Service and atmosphere is ok.

Love Clay Pot! They have some great gluten-free options including gluten free pork egg rolls that are delicious! And a very yummy peanut sauce. Highly recommend!

Absolutely Delicious!!!! I dont know what is considered “good” Pho but this was GREAT to me!!! service was fast, Server was attentive. Picture is Proof the food was great!!! They may have a gnat problem tho. 9/10

The place for Pho in Waco. This one checks all the boxes. Fast friendly service, good food, and clean. Very enjoyable.

I’ve eaten here a couple of times and I’d have to say it’s become one of my favorite places for comfort food! The atmosphere is nice and it usually isn’t too crowded. I love the ginger tea and I’ve loved all the dishes I’ve had so far, my favorite being the pho chay which is a hearty rice noodle soup loaded with veggies. The serving sizes are very generous as well and I often have enough to take home for left overs. I would also recommend the mango cheesecake for dessert, it’s amazing! I love to recommend this place to anyone who will head me out on it.

Wonderful friendly service and delicious food! If ever in Waco I will be back. The fried chicken dumplings were the best I have ever had!

We were visiting Waco and found this place as a recommended place to eat. I must admit it's not much to look at, but it has absolutely awesome food. While we were there, there was mainly takeout orders moving across the counter at Bright neck speed. The food itself was absolutely delicious And I can see why it has high ratings and such a following.

I was really excited to try out Clay Pot but I ended being disappointed. We ordered the Ca Kho Mam and the Beef Pepper Steak. The Ca Kho Mam was made with cod. It was flaky but tasteless. It has no flavor that is reminiscent of Vietnamese braised dishes in clay pots. The Beef Pepper Steak was over cooked, as in well-done. It was on the charred side. It should be more on the medium to medium rare side. Since I returned the Ca Kho Mam, I ordered the Pho with Meatballs. The pho broth had too much star anise flavor and was on the sweet side. The meatballs were good. I realize that everyone makes their food differently but it should still have the traditional taste of Vietnamese food. The service was good however, just not the food.

This is a scam Vietnamese restaurant. Food is alright i rather eat ramen is better taste than here . Service is supper rude ( Skinny tall white lady) . . 1 star for food 0 star for service

The Pho was great! We will be returning if we're ever in Waco again. It was the best carbs that I needed before the 70.3.

Good dishes, but bring back the Tom Kha fried rice!!! It was amazing. Clay pots used to be better and crispy when made in the little pots

The service wait was too long. It's the nearest Asian restaurant near so we went. I'm hoping it's not this slow all the time since the restaurant is maybe 50% occupancy. The food was ok. The place is good, convenient, and easy to find.

Great food, atmosphere and a clean place to take a date or spend quality time with family.

Went to the Clay Pot today for lunch. I ordered the beef fried rice and am sooooo glad I did. This was the BEST fried rice I have ever eaten in my life. I have never had fried rice so seasoned and flavorful. Every bite, including the beef was just bursting with goodness. Also, the server was so sweet and knew the menu inside and out. My friend had the chicken egg rolls and steamed veggies and said they were fantastic. Try this place. You won't be sorry

Consistently great. Classic Vietnamese. I love the Spring rolls and Wonton soup. My husband loves the Pho.

Ordered takeout online and it was an easy and pleasant experience. Pho was delicious! Sampler platter was good to try everything. Would reorder the dumplings and egg rolls but not the whole platter again. They provided plenty of sauce packets for the to-go order. I would definitely go back for the pho!

Two companions and I had lunch here today. (First visit for two of us) Ordered the meatball skewer meatballs for share appetizer. I had Cod Salad (excellent!!). 1st companion had Wok Shaken Beef and enjoyed it. 2nd companion (who had been there before) had Tofu Clay Pot, her go to. Service was good and restaurant was clean. Will definitely return.

What a find in downtown Waco! Beautiful interior, extensive menu, great food, nice service--what more can you want. Loved this place.

This is our third time there and have also picked up some to go. We love this Vietnamese restaurant! The food is fantastic! Our other fav is Bangkok Royal which is Thai and we like it too. The Pho soup is da bomb at Clay Pot

We did a ghost tour and the tour guid recommended this restaurant. We visited on a Sunday evening before a Monday holiday. We parked in a lot on the north side of the building that I'm not entirely sure we were allowed to park, but there was also some street parking. When you first walk in, there is a large menu directing you to order at the counter. Behind the counter is a menu that seemed a little different. There was only one group ahead of us in line, but the line got crazy while we were there. We started with the fried chicken egg rolls. They were really good, but I was expecting egg rolls with fried chicken, not chicken egg rolls that were fried. My wife got chicken curry and I got bun bo hue with brisket and meat balls. Our food came out a little slow, but it was busy and we heard a server tell another table they were short staffed. All of the food was delicious. My pho wasn't very spicy, however there was a large selection of condiments near the drink area with plenty of spicy sauces.

The food was delicious. We had Tofu and Veggie spring rolls, Spicy Broccoli with Chicken, Chicken Curry, Pho Chay, and Bun Ca Cay. The Spicy Broccoli was distinctively flavored, medium spicy, and the only fault was that it could have used more broccoli. The Chicken Curry had a generous amount of chicken and the flavor was fantastic. The Pho Chay was not spicy at all, but still flavorful and it had an excellent amount of tofu and veggies, not a ton of mushrooms, but it was still a satisfying amount of veggies. The Bun Ca Cay had tons of fish slices and the broth was flavorful and just spicy enough for me. The portions and pricing were great. There seemed to be a good amount of vegan options and many menu items were listed as able to be made vegan. We sat on the patio and there was a fountain, which created nice ambience. The service was excellent, we were helped fairly promptly and the food was brought out quickly.

We've been a few times. The food is great. They use to serve alcohol and don't now. The atmosphere isn't remarkable but it's clean and we love going downtown.

The food was comforting and healthy at all times! Couldn't ask for a more nutritional HUG!

Awful restaurant, the food was cold and tasted horrible. Our waiter was very rude and half the food we ordered either came out way too late or never showed up and the waiter still attempted to charge us for it. By far the worst fried rice i've ever had in my life it was stale and no seasoning was used. Way too expensive and I would never come back to this place. There are so many other great places in waco and this place is not one of them. Also-One of our friends got severe food poisoning after eating here. Come at your own risk

I've been a long-term customer of 4 years. Ever since they remodeled the restaurant in 2023, it's been going downhill. They changed their menu, and their pho tastes like water with no seasoning. Also, they raised their prices...now the pho is AT LEAST $15. I ordered brisket in my pho, and the brisket was so chewy and disgusting that I couldn't even swallow it. I also used to love their spring rolls, but after the remodel, they changed the spring roll recipe so now the spring rolls also taste different and gross. It's missing ingredients that they used to include in it. This restaurant used to be my favorite in Waco, but now it's the last restaurant I'd go to. It's sad that they felt the need to change everything about their menu and restaurant when it was already successful. I wish they would bring back the old menu and recipes.

Initially I was concerned about making a visit because there were so many unfavorable reviews, but I'm glad I gave it a chance! The customer service was great on both visits, and I appreciate that consistency. The ordered the Pho Deluxe and a various appetizers, everything was flavorful, came out quick, and was more than enough to share. My son loves the meatballs, so if you have a picky kid or a toddler in general, try that! I can't wait to go back!

I ordered sesame chicken and was literally given frozen chicken tenders from a grocery store doused in sauce. "Best $58 meal I've ever had!" - said no one eve.

Mom had the special soup which was all veggies. She added chicken. The soup broth was fantastic. I had the wok stir fried steak with onions and rice. We also had the dumpling appetizer. The entire meal was fantastic! The water was great, very polite and accommodating. We will definitely be back!

Food is always good, ambiance is beautiful, and the service was amazing! Definitely recommend! Hidden Jewel for sure!

Absolutely loved it here! Our server was so kind and thoughtful. She made our first time experience awesome. My little grandson enjoyed the chopsticks. Everything was delicious! When we are back in Texas we will definitely be back!

*This is a vegetarian review If you visit this place on a nice weather day you have to make your way to the back patio! The clay pot seams small but is packed full of veggies and rice. I wasn't able to finish it all! Service was very friendly and food didn't take long at all. This long time Waco gem is worth your visit.

their pho and all other food was great. but i had their bun bo hui and it was absolutely oily and barely had any broth. The entire soup just looked like spicy oil and was not worth my 15 dollars.

One of my favorite restaurants in Waco. I especially love their appetizers as well as their special, the clay pot. They have wonderful portions while never sacrificing flavor. The service can be hit or miss depending on which server you get.

5/5 for texas Asian food 1/5 for Asian food for an avg of 3/5!!! Great ambience, the remodel looks awesome but the food does not always meet the mark. love the convenience tho and it can't be easy having a Vietnamese restaurant in Waco

Please believe the rating. I stopped in as soon at they opened for the day. Ordered the spicy soup with shrimp. The bowl looked good but far from flavorful not spicy. After adding chilli past hot sauce it finally tasted like something. I only gave 3 stars because the shrimp was cleaned properly but also quiet bland.

Clay Pot used to be one of my favorite restaurants. We decided to stop by for lunch. They've remodeled, and it looks floral and spacious inside. Our table was sticky, and the tray of condiments was dirty. I ordered a hibiscus lime tea then, when the waitress came back to inform me they were out, I ordered a brown sugar milk tea. The tea was easily the best part of the entire meal. For food, I ordered the cane sugar shrimp (cane sugar wrapped in shrimp and pork then fried) and the clay pot sampler (meatballs, dumplings, egg rolls, and fried green beans). My husband ordered wok shaken beef. The beef was TWENTY-TWO dollars! He ordered expecting a large portion. Several minutes after ordering our food, the waitress came back to tell me they were out of meatballs, so the cook was going to replace them with sweet potato fries. I asked if I could have a chicken satay skewer or extra dumplings instead to replace the main meat portion of the dish. I was told no, it would be sweet potato fries. When the food arrived, my husband was immediately disappointed in the portion size for the price of his dish. He said it tasted ok. Nothing special, but edible. He did not like anything on the sampler besides the sweet potato fries. The dumplings were wet. They tasted very bland and watery, almost like they were frozen dumplings that had been reheated. The egg rolls were fine. I enjoyed the fried green beans. They had a nice crunch and a hint of spice. I took one bite of the sugar cane shrimp and stopped eating it. It tasted very fishy, and the pork didn't look fully cooked. The inside had a light pink coloring that, combined with the taste, I just couldn't get past. After my reaction, my husband decided not to try the shrimp. I actually mentioned to the waitress that I really didn't like the shrimp and could not eat it. She apologized and asked if I wanted to talk to someone. I declined, and then she asked if I wanted it to-go. I was so disappointed with almost the entire meal. The prices were higher than average and honestly the quality was not on par with the new price point. Maybe we should have stuck with spring rolls and pho.

Just saying, "Blasian Asian" and "Curry up and wok this way" take notes. Each time I come here to get my to go order they give me plenty of food. I don't feel like I'm paying for a box of nothing. They serve you like you're family and that's what I really love about this place. I have not had a chance to dine in, but I definitely plan to soon! So far, no complaints!

Our waiter changed my order, which I carefully chose as a vegan passing through the city, without asking or notifying me. When I told him that wasn't my order, he said he changed it because I wouldn't have liked the vermicelli bowl without fish sauce. I was baffled and shocked by his actions as I've never had a waiter dictate what I would or would not like or change my order! The vegan pho he brought out was bland until he later brought out a lemongrass chile sauce, that he said they never give out for free. I didn't bother with sending back the incorrect dish as I was hungry and their kitchen was soon closing for midday break.

Great vegan options, especially the fried rice dishes. Excellent service and environment. Staff is awesome--I lost my apartment key and the dishwasher dug through the food trash and found it (king). Pho is MID

This is not authentic Vietnamese by any means. Ordered the pho bo tai and tendons and they missed my tendons. Returned the pho only to have the same bowl with most of my rare beef removed and then loaded with tendons. Traditionally l, you are given a plate of fresh sprouts and herbs along with jalapenos and lime as condiments. That was another miss. My partner orders the Pho Ga and it was decent. Both bowls came out with the same broth. Seriously. Make your broths for the proper soups you are marketing. The spring rolls were not wrapped tight enough and everything fell out in a single bite. If you are truly marketing yourselves as an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. You've missed the mark big. So disappointed.

I think the food has some real attention payed to the way it's made. I've been to a lot of places and eaten a ton of pho, and this place would be high on my list of ones to return to. The service was quick and the food was just perfect. It's unique because I think they smoke the brisket, and it really works.

Ordered the following Sesame Chicken Deluxe 3 Meat Pho Pork Chop Milk Tea Boba is blended Alot of workers but seem like they are standing around doing nothing. My water cup was empty and people just walked by. Don't care for not seeing a bill and just being charged on a tablet. Food was okay, service was subpar

Not many Vietnamese restaurants in wacko. Fortunately this place did not disappoint. We were on the last stretch of or drive home to Fort Worth, from Houston, and I am struggling to remember what we had, but I don't remember. All I can say is we liked what we had, and we will be back (next trip to Houston is next year). If we hit the Clay Pot again, and we plan to, I will do a better job of remembering what I had. If it helps, my wife is Vietnamese, and she liked our choices too. So this review is not much help on suggestions, but I really don't think you can go wrong. Bottom line: Definitely was worth the stop!

Went here for my moms birthday as well as mine and my wife's. We really enjoyed ourselves. We are glad we got here early for lunch as it got very busy as we were leaving. Was nice to see the owner checking on things. I really enjoy the new place. It seems a lot lighter and brighter. I really enjoyed the appetizer the Bank Khot. I like interacting w food. The lemongrass lunch special was a good value. I liked the soup but would get the spring roll probably next time. The spring rolls are w rice paper and peanut sauce. The chicken was spiced very well for me at moderately spicy. They have chili oil and sriracha as well. My wife had the Bun Met w shrimp and thoroughly enjoyed that. It was very good and we will be back soon.

Let me start by saying, the food was really really good. My wife and I both got fried rice. I had the pineapple fried rice with grilled pork and my wife had chicken fried rice. Both were delicious and filling! I'm giving it 4 stars though because I feel as if it could use some enhancements on the inside. For instance, I looked over the bar and saw a figure inside the kitchen from under a curtain. This individual was wearing slides without socks. I mean, it was more funny than anything really, but that can come off as unprofessional, and I'm sure is against dress code. There was also some confusion about seating arrangements, whether we could go outside or had to stay inside and how our server would know where we were, but it all worked out in the end. Would definitely eat here again!

Amazing food, service, and ambiance! The food always tastes fresh and delicious, and the remodel has made the space into a little oasis in Waco.

We had our hopes up. Waco doesn't seem to have many choices for Pho, but this place looked like it had a very interesting menu, and great reviews. Not sure if it is because of Covid, but the menu, compared to what I saw online seemed limited. My hubby got pho, which he said was unremarkable, and I had the special Spicy fish soup, which was pretty good, but not worth a return visit. Hubs had an iced Vietnamese coffee, which was small, terrible, and expensive ($5.99) on a good note, we tried the shrimp and mango spring rolls, which were excellent. The service was also excellent. The bill was $39,. Way too high for two bowls of soup, spring rolls and coffee.

We tried this place after walking around shopping in Waco. The food was really good and love the spring rolls! Jimmy always says you can never go wrong with Pho. Eat well!

Been hearing about this place from the Baylor parents Facebook page for about a year now. Our Bear had visited with friends and wanted us to try it out. Glad we went! The food we got was fantastic! Portions were satisfying. Presentation was great and service was courteous. There was a great vibe in the restaurant- everyone was happy and friendly. There was a nice selection for all types- vegetarians, vegans & others. I can see why this is a Waco favorite.

More than your average pho place! Don't get me wrong, pho is good and the pho here is good, but this place has so much more to offer on the menu. The Hai phong - Bun Ca Cay is my absolute favorite. Traditional Vietnamese style seating as well as western style seating options are available.

We have stop by Waco and decided try something safe. Usually Pho restaurant are pretty standard service and taste. But this one is definitely an "outlier" out of all restaurants. First we came in the resultant with 10 Min wait with nobody take care of us. The table was dirty and restrooms not working either. Whenever you ask something, they always mention to get it up front. No menu provided on the table, and the good taste not good at all with upset stomach after an hour. Will never return.

Food is good but service can be slow - so be sure to budget enough time if you've got somewhere to be afterwards. Interior decor is unique.

We went to the new location on Franklin near 5th St. today and had a craving for warm soup on a cold day. It was really good. We had both noodle soup and Stan's Clay Pot. Both were really great and filling. The new location is much brighter than the previous place. We got seated right away after church and service was also good. Still highly recommend. Also, if you are more of a casserole person, the Stan's clay pot is kind of like that with cheese on top. I put a little Sriracha on to take it up a notch.

We were pleasantly surprised. The cashier was so helpful and patient. I got the Pho with tenderloin and it was very good. My husband got the chicken clay pot and it was delicious and just what he wanted. Everyone was was very pleasant. Thanks for a wonderful visit!

This place is super good. I ordered togo and server was super nice. Shrimp pho broth is perfect. Shrimp and pork spring roll had apple in side. Both was yummy!! Also perfect utensils and sauces in the bag. I'm owner of restaurant I feel kitchen guys really good job! Thanks!