BỤI QUÁN — Restaurant in Houston

First of all, the closed an hour before the time they put on Google. There were 2 ladies who got their at 6pm and the staff said “We’re closed”. They got really mad because they saw on Google that they would open until 7pm. But I was glad that they couldn’t try. Everything I ordered was a waste of money! Sụn gà cháy tỏi (Chicken cartilage with garlic sauce) was super oily. And I couldn’t believe that they gave me just 7-8 pieces while I paid $7.50 for that portion. Nem chua rán (Hanoi fried sausage) was ok, the best one among all I ordered. Chân gà sả tắc (Lemongrass chicken feet) was horrible and awful. I was about to vomit the whole thing because the sauce tasted exactly soap in my mouth. And I also paid $7.25 for 4 pieces. How pricey it was! Combo viên chiên mắm tỏi (Fried balls with garlic sauce combo) was ok but the most expensive one. $8.95 for exactly 10 pieces. I know for sure they bought the whole bag in wholesale market for $20 for 200 pieces 🤦🏻‍♀️ The $3 plan taste nothing but the sweet caramel.

I would never come back to this place because it’s not only bad but...

Came for lunch. There was a sign out front said order their specialty dish bun bo hue and get sugar cane drink for $1. That's a great price for the sugar cane drink. Of course we ordered the drinks. The sugar cane was delish. The staff was very busy running around the busy place but still managed to be very friendly and helpful. Makes you feel welcomed. We had 2 bun bo (with sugar cane drinks)and 2 bo kho. One bo kho was with hu tieu (noodles) and the other with banh mi (bread). I noticed the price is the same for either with noodles or with bread but it seems the bowl was smaller for the bread order. I think if it's the same price, they should give the same amount of broth. I barely finished the bread and the broth was all gone. Had to get a little more from the noodle bowl broth. It did taste good though. For the bun bo hue, there are two types of broth, clear or muddy. The broth here is a clear broth. I like the muddy kind that's packed with flavor and spices. Some may like this clear broth but for me it tastes a little bland. Not to my liking. I would come back for the...

If you’re craving authentic bun bo Hue, Bui Quan is a must-try! The bowl was packed with flavor and loaded with generous toppings – tender beef, pork, cha, and more. The broth was rich but not too oily, and the portion was just right. We also loved how fresh and clean the veggies were a small detail that made a big difference.

One of the best deal now? You can add a refreshing sugarcane juice for only 99 cents with your meal. Plus, they offered complimentary herbal tea, which was fragrant and perfect to sip on with a hot bowl of noodles.

The food was great, but what really made our visit memorable was the service. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which added such a nice touch to the experience.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cozy spot with delicious Vietnamese food and heartwarming hospitality. We’ll definitely be back and...