GiAu Bar n Bites

The food & drinks there always meet my expectations with flavorful Vietnamese dishes, and good cocktails. Music might be too loud for conversation. This time we didn’t have to wait for table, but it took the waitress a long time to take our order. Most of the time we come for the food & drinks, service is just okay

had such a great experience with the bartender John. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure my drink was always perfect. Not only were the cocktails made with care, but he also went above and beyond to create a fun, welcoming atmosphere. You can tell he truly enjoy what he does, and it makes the whole experience that much better. Definitely one of the best bartenders I’ve had—can’t wait to come back!

Still Worth the Visit, But Missing Some Magic This used to be one of my favorite late-night spots for unique Vietnamese small bites. They offer dishes you can’t find elsewhere, and I still go back once in a while to chase those bold, nostalgic flavors. On my most recent visit, though, the experience was a bit disappointing. The coconut snails, once a highlight, didn’t hit the mark this time. Many were difficult to suck out, and a few were completely empty — definitely not as satisfying as before. The mini fried eggrolls, however, remain as amazing as ever. Crispy, flavorful, and perfect when wrapped in fresh lettuce and dipped in their signature fish sauce. Every bite is a crunchy delight. We also ordered the mango salad with beef tender, but the meat was tough and hard to chew. We ended up finishing the salad and leaving the beef behind — not ideal. The salt-toasted squid is always a must-have. It was flavorful and well-seasoned, though I wish it had a little more crispiness on the outside for that perfect texture. The pork belly taco is absolutely a standout dish. It’s juicy, flavorful, and just the right kind of indulgent. You can wrap small portions or just take a massive bite — either way, it’s a winner. Lastly, the Vietnamese pancake had a nice crispy texture (not chewy!), and the pork belly inside was juicy and well-seasoned. It’s a fun, DIY-style dish that’s satisfying in every bite. Overall, this visit didn’t fully live up to my past experiences — a few dishes needed more attention to detail and quality control. That said, it’s still worth the visit, especially for some of their staple items. I hope to see a return to that top-tier consistency they’re known for.

Awesome food and drinks The Vietnamese sandwich is like other..delicious. Great fish ceviche. I love the stir-fried noodles with steak. What out on with the soy sauce with gosh pepper 🌶 if you aren't into spicy. They carry the best Rum in the world.. Zacapa XO.

Love this place but the service was very unpleasant for group reservation. So, i have a birthday party reservation for the lounge area (3+ weeks in advance).I’ve been calling a few times leading to the date to make sure they don’t give my spot to someone else (mainly because they don’t have a organized system of confirming reservation). Anw, on the day of— they literally move my group to the regular table area without any notice. It was complicated— but after reasoning with the manager for a while, they gave me my original spot. Although as the night progresses, i notice a slow and low quality of service, they rarely check us and often forget to bring out everything we ordered. I have a strong feeling that the manager is mad at me… but it’s not my fault they planned to give my “reserved spot” to someone else without telling me 🤷🏻‍♀️

Good music and good bites. I recommend the chicken feet, it was addicting we had to order another plate lol. Pass on the salt shaken tofu, it’s bland and had no flavor. I suggest them to season the tofu in whatever seasoning they put on the chicken feet!! I had a taste of the strawberry banana punch and it was refreshing.

The best bar with Viet food in Bellaire area 😍 Their food is amazing, everything is super delicious 🥰

Mini egg rolls were delicious and lemon pepper chicken wings were too. We ordered from the Happ Hour Menu. For drinks and appetizers on the HH we ordered, Bubbly Pineapple, Kiwi Breeze, Smoke Old Fashioned Los Fuegos. 2 drinks per person, we tasted in each other's drinks all were delicious, may I add service was awesome, they helped us with our questions, and also helped us with recommendations. I went around during the afternoon which wasn't that many people at that time.