Huynh Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant · Downtown
912 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003
Highlights
Homestyle Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls, rice plates, and BYOB
Homestyle Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls, rice plates, and BYOB
"Huynh is a beloved neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant in EaDo close to the convention center and downtown where every diner is treated like a regular. It’s a reliable place, even when it’s busy. Service is attentive, and the food is solid, ranging from charred shaken beef to a spicy, aromatic bún bò huế. The owners are always there, waiting tables and greeting guests—you’ll know who they are from all of the family photos hanging in the waiting area. Huynh is also BYOB, so you can bring a few bottles for a date or large get-together. And make sure to grab a Dum-Dum on your way out. What to order: bún bò huế, bánh ướt trường" - chelsea thomas, nicolai mccrary
"Tucked away in EaDo, a meal at this neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant should start with the flavorful duck salad, served with lime dressing and ginger dipping sauce, and an order of the restaurant’s crisp, fresh spring rolls. Follow it with a generous bowl of spicy bún bò Huế or opt for the bánh cuốn — delicate rice noodle rolls filled with pork and served with fish sauce. While the family-owned favorite plans to relocate to Upper Kirby by year’s end due to the I-45 expansion, its current space still offers a roomy dining area and a BYOB policy. Loyal regulars are sure to follow, thanks to the consistently warm service that’s as memorable as the food." - Brianna Griff
"The Vietnamese restaurant Huynh is a cornerstone of East Downtown. Most of the time, it’s hard to tell who’s a regular and who just wandered over from the convention center on their first trip to Houston. Huynh treats everyone like a regular. So whether you want to organize a little pre-game BYOB group dinner, dig into a spicy bowl of bún bò huế, or get ripped on Vietnamese coffee with a side of shaken beef, head over to Huynh. How to get there: Walk (10 minutes)" - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"This Houston stalwart is a reliable choice in EaDo, with classic Vietnamese dishes and a popular BYOB policy. Start with the pulled duck salad, served with ginger sauce; then, savor the flavors of the bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup) paired with a Vietnamese iced coffee on the side for the ultimate cool-down. Dine on weekends before 2 p.m., when plates of sizzling bit tet are served with crunchy French bread for between $6 and $10, depending on the order." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Huynh is a beloved neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant in EaDo, close to the convention center and downtown. It’s a reliable place to eat charred shaken beef or spicy, aromatic bún bò huế, even when it’s busy. But what's more memorable is the owners waiting tables, greeting guests, and treating every diner like a regular. (You’ll know who they are from all of the family photos hanging in the waiting area.)" - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi
