Okay, after having eaten in the restaurant and then having takeout, I'm ready to say this is a solid 4+ Vietnamese joint (for my non-Vietnamese self). Each dish we've had during our visits, from their appetizer spring rolls and dumplings, to the pork vermicelli, to the tofu Pad Thai for my veggie eating daughter, to their house specials (the tumeric chicken is packed with flavor), to the pork lemongrass bahn mi I had tonight, are rock solid. What put it over the top for me? The not-so-simple baguette. It was the epitome of the French/Vietnamese bread you would want to make a bahn mi sandwich exceptional. So if they're paying attention to that detail, they're trying to do their best. I'm coming back, guaranteed.
Today after an amazing hike I was in search of something quick and refreshing!!!
Walked in to Hêt Say let the server know there are three of us and we where seated immediately!!!
It did take about 8 mins to get our drinks which other tables did come in after us and received theirs first.
I ordered the following:
Side of Pho Noodles $3.00
Side of Steamed Vegetables $3.30
Side of Vegetable Broth $3.25
Water with lemon or lime free
Totaling $9.55 without taxes
It was delicious
I try to get all of my friends to try to the bao buns here. They’re so good, and all the rest of the food I’ve had here is just as good. Has veggie friendly options as well. The servers have always been friendly too!
Craving true Vietnamese flavors? These place delivers! Didn’t take pics of all the items we got but can confirm the way they prepare their food to be the real deal.
The banh-mi had was served in a bigger bread than typical baguette (which was a plus haha) and is closer to what is used in Mexican cuisine tortas.
Friendly service, prices are reasonable of similar Austin type of restaurants. Location is nothing to brag about but clean.
Went to Het Say Vietnamese Kitchen today. It was really good. Best Pho we’ve had so far in Austin, especially at $8.50 per bowl. We also tried pork bao buns which were really good too. Definitely coming back to try more of their menu. Service was friendly and good too.
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After being away from authentic Vietnamese food for over a year, I was so excited to be making a trip back to Austin, which is home to dozens of Vietnamese restaurants! As soon as my plane landed, I searched for "Vietnamese food near me" and looked for the most highly rated restaurants I could find near the airport. Het Say Vietnamese Kitchen stood out, so I jumped in my rental car and drove there immediately. I was politely greeted when I entered and told to sit wherever I'd like. I chose the Pho Het Say (Dac Biet), which is the fully loaded Pho bowl, and an order of shrimp spring rolls. The food arrived very quickly, and in moments I was in gustatory heaven. The Pho broth was very savory and well-made, the amount of noodles generous, and the various meat selections were also plentiful. The shrimp spring rolls were freshly made, and I ate them with heaping amounts of sambal oelek (chili paste) from the bottle. Het Say Vietnamese Kitchen delivered on the goods; this is a fantastic example of Vietnamese food in the Austin area, and is now in my top 5 for Vietnamese Restaurants in Austin.
Het Say is a great humble Vietnamese restaurant for Asian comfort food. It's quiet, small and a calm place for an easy dinner out. With tasty menu items, you can't go wrong with their specialties.
The fried pork egg rolls and bao buns are very delicious. We also ordered chicken fried rice, pad thai, and pork ribs. Each dish was very flavorful and did not disappoint. You should definitely give Het Say a try!
Wow! This bowl is massive, and the broth is amazing!
The service was super quick! Wish the meat were fresher and tastier. The beef slices were overcooked and chewy but for the rest, great comforting pho bowl!
Great bahn mi, the bread makes it so much better. Beef was cooked well and the mayo was superb. Highly recommend if you are into bahn mi sandwiches. This place is one of the better places to get it! Worth checking out
This is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants. You get unique dishes that aren’t commonly available and are so good. Definitely recommend their pork belly and egg, turmeric chicken and yellow curry.
Ordered the Beef Pho, Shrimp Pho, Pork Fried Rice, and the Lemongrass Stir Fry Meat from their Vermicelli bowls. All plates were amazingly good. However, I was not too impress with the pork on the fried rice, the pork felt chewy but the rice was seasoned will. I will try the chicken fried rice next time.
I stopped by here during a cold snap in Austin, it was in the 40s and drizzling out. I wanted some soup and thought pho would be good, but on a whim I went for the Southern yellow curry. I chose to add tofu. Absolutely fantastic. Curry is much like a good bowl of chili: the holy grail is achieving that intensely slow burn. They nailed it with this dish. I also got a nice side of jasmine tea. I left with sinuses clear and feeling warm and full. The worker (not sure if it was the owner) was super nice too. Really chill vibe with relaxing music. I will be back!
I would admit, I was a little skeptical before I went there but I'm glad I did. Now this is one of my favorite pho places in the south. My list also includes Tan My but this one is better in a lot of fronts - less crowded and cleaner and we'll maintained. I love that their menu is much simpler, just one page. Single choice of pho makes it much less complicated. The pho, spring rolls, the Bao with pork belly tasted amazing!! Ended that with the amazing Vietnamese coffee. Definitely a place I'll always go back for a hot bowl of pho. Remember, no table service, meaning you enter and order and pay at the counter and they get your order to your table. I actually prefer this more than table service. Ample parking.
Ordered the chicken pho last night through Uber eats. The broth is flavorful, veggies are fresh, and it’s the perfect cozy dish to have during winter. I’m giving this a 4/5 because there were bits of small bones that looked like chicken pieces, so be careful when eating as I almost chipped a tooth.
Dee-licious bao buns. Fresh and bright ingredients. I also ordered a rice bowl with lemongrass stir-fried tofu. I enjoyed both dishes, but especially the bao buns. I may be biased because I just love steamed rice buns. Service was also super friendly which I appreciate greatly! I will definitely be coming back here.
Such a comfy hole in the wall. The atmosphere was cozy with calming Lofi music, and the food was cheap and extremely delicious! I paid only $15 for a well filled lemongrass beef Bahn Mi and two thick pork belly bao buns. The Bahn Mi was comparatively unique too, with a special sauce and grilled onions. With wonderfully quick service and food, I find this place to be a gem. Such a great resturaunt to dine, and I highly reccomend supporting this local buisness! :)
I haven't lived in this neighborhood for a few years but I was in the area so I had to come through for the banh mi and tofu bao. This restaurant has great options for vegetarians and a nice atmosphere for a rainy day. Also the Vietnamese coffee is a must.
Didn’t expect much from this place but the food is actually really good. I went back several time since my first visit. Prices are affordable and portions are good. The pho is almost of good as Elizabeth St Cafe
Tried the steak and brisket pho, brisket bao buns, pork dumplings, and crab rangoon. All of it was so good! Will definitely get takeout from here again! The pork dumplings and bao buns were my favorite and absolutely delicious!
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