Heo Eatery

Ordered online and had it home under 7 mins. We ordered the duck confit and grilled pork “bank mi.” Just to be clear, the only things that made either of these similar to a Vietnamese banh mi is the fact there were cucumbers, cilantro, and jalapenos. (The carrots were fresh, not pickled so they don’t count either.) So this is NOT a review of VN banh mi, but rather a review of sandwiches sold by Heo Eatery. The sandwich was dry. No mayo, butter, pate, salad dressing, oil, or anything similar to make the sandwich moist. The duck confit was a bit salty alone but mellowed out with the bread. The grilled pork had a hint of VN seasoning but you had to look for the flavor profile as it was quite subtle. The bread was flavorless, dry, and crispy. The ratio of bread to filling was nice though. Overall, the sandwiches were just edible. The tator tots were store bought. Salted and fried nicely but were handed over at room temperature. The orange sauce was served with the fries and tasted fine as a condiment.

Nice place in the Asian plaza. If you are looking for a good place to eat, you don't need to go far. It like a fusion of Vietnamese and Thai tastes so it's nice to try something different. The fish spring rolls were very nice. The Pho is good, not great but not terrible either. Quality ingredients, nice and fresh, I was feeling under the weather and it hit the spot for me. The Fried Pho is probably my favorite dish, flavor was there. My only knock on the dish was the lack of extra crispy the noodles could have been, but I didn't get that much noodles so that was disappointing. The Curry noodles was also very good, never had it before. The broth reminded me of Tom Yom soup, it was good. Prices are a tad bit high, but its that way everywhere. Honestly, its not quite 4 stars for me but it's very close, I'll let you be the judge and give it a try for yourself.

It’s a little confusing because Heo Eatery has combined with Bun Belly, but both of their storefront photos on Google aren’t updated. This is located in a plaza, and the main restaurant sign reads Bun Belly. I read complaints about the service, but when I visited there was one waitress for the whole restaurant, and she was stellar. Very polite and prompt despite being busy. I tried the jasmine tea and the turmeric fish rice plate- both were fantastic. Definitely worth a stop!

Danngggggg this place was so cute. The person at the register was super friendly and patient, quickly explaining everything clearly and concisely for us, with a dash of humor. I appreciate the simple, easy-to-understand menu and the vegetarian options. The decor was cute and minimal, with a really nice informal, relaxed vibe. We got the tofu and turmeric fish rice dishes. The food came out super fast! The highlight for me was the roasted veggies, consisting of nicely browned carrots, squash, broccoli, and beets. I’m still drooling over the roasted broccoli! It was crunchy and savory, and not at all over-cooked or mushy (the way many other restaurants do it). I also really enjoyed the brown rice, which was cooked to perfection - so fluffy and flavorful, with just the right amount of salt. The other side dish was a gently pickled crunchy salad of cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, and jalapeño. This salad was decent, a tad spicy, and it could maybe use a bit more fermentation or interesting spices to give it a more memorable flavor and kick. The only downside was the fried tofu, which was chewy and kind of tough (not crunchy), drenched in a sauce/marinade that tasted a bit generic. It was almost like they fried the tofu, then simply dipped it in soy sauce. It was edible and basically enjoyable, but I think they could concoct a more interesting and zesty sauce for their tofu, and figure out a way to make the tofu retain some crunchiness. But overall, I really enjoyed all the flavors and the price ($10 per dish) was about right, considering their very generous portions. We left feeling super full for hours, but without that heavy/gross feeling. We’ll definitely be returning here!

I randomly stopped in for lunch and wow, am I glad I did! I really enjoyed it. Atmosphere: It's a small Vietnamese-inspired place right on Lamar with a few parking spots out front. The inside is modern, pleasant, and clean. Service: Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The fellow at the counter was helpful and attentive. Food: Outstanding. The pork rib "rice bowl" was exceptional, delicious and beautiful even when served on paper. See my photo. Price: A great deal for this food quality. Verdict: Heo is a winner. Don't miss it!

They think its okay to sub out your meat order without telling you. I ordered a duck and a pork belly Bahn mi online. After 45 minutes they finally give bag of food. It wasn't until I get home to find out why they took so long. Instead of duck and pork belly I get braised beef, not even a choice for protein on Bahn mi, it's the leftover bun filling they didn't sell that day. The best part the manager knew, because when I called back to complain, she had the refunded processed in seconds. Was likely betting on me not saying anything. Instead of having the decency to tell me they ran out of what I ordered, they tried to trick me. For what 10 bucks of profit? I wish I could tell you how the food taste but they didn't give me anything on menu.

Enjoyable pho, good service, great interior design. Pho portion was a little small. Taste was good. Broth was very light. Thai iced tea was good too. Pho was a bit pricey (~$15 if I recall correctly) Confusing: this restaurant is the same as bun belly?

The rice boxes are really good. Pho is on point considering this as a fusion place. The pork belly in the baos are very fatty. I mean 50% of the meat piece is fat. Service is meh. The lady at the register seemed not happy to have customers LOL.