Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine

Where to start! I lived in Austin for 12 years before moving back to the Midwest, and I had never been to Sunflower!? I was working with a client who told me it was where she and her family were going to go get dinner, and I immediately order takeout that evening! The food is absolutely incredible, the staff is incredibly kind, and when you walk in, it feels like home! I am back in Austin every couple of weeks and will definitely be making my way back here! So many thank you's to the staff for sharing your beautiful food and space with us!

I love this restaurant! I've been trying to step out of my comfort zone and explore different types of food, and this place created such a positive experience for that. I went for dinner with my aunt and daughter, and the restaurant was very clean.My aunt had visited once before and mentioned that the wait staff seemed more attentive at night than during the day, so that might be helpful to keep in mind when deciding when to go.I tried the Mi Toi, firecracker shrimp rolls, and chicken wings. My favorite was the Mi Toi--EVERYTHING was fresh! It really feels like they prioritize fresh ingredients, which we loved. I ordered the garlic parm lemongrass wings, and while they could have used a bit more salt, they were extra crispy just as I requested.The food didn't take long to prepare, and overall, it was a great experience. I'll definitely be visiting again!

The Banh Xeo was crispy and huge! I got the Banh Xeo Chay chocked full of fried tofu, juicy mushrooms, mung bean, green onions and sprouts. The crepe was super strong and crispy, slightly oily but not overly so, and the filling was plenty.BUT HERE IS MY ISSUE WITH THIS PLACE:1.) the service is lacking when they are busy. Then it seems they start picking and choosing who deserves top tier attention while others get left by the wayside2.) they serve non traditional herbs with the Banh Xeo. They only had mint, but they had no fish leaf, no sesame leaf, no CULANTRO, no basil. Most places give you at least four big huge pieces of lettuce for wrapping, and this place only gave two. They were stingy with the pickled daikon and carrots and they lazily used cilantro as an herb instead of more traditional Vietnamese herbs. Proper Vietnamese herbs are icing on the cake for this particular dish, so NOT having them was a disappointment though the crepe was great.3.) they also provided non traditional sauces for the spring rolls and the Banh Xeo. The spring rolls' peanut sauce had some sort of red Thai chili sauce (?) thing going on, and instead of giving me proper fish sauce with my Banh Xeo, they gave me some sort of dark soy sauce with chili paste? No. I had to flag them down for fish sauce.All in all, the spring rolls were filling with huge slabs of fried tofu inside. I had to ask for the addition of basil to the rolls, though. And the vegan fried tofu and mushroom crepe was PERFECT minus the lack of lettuce and traditional Vietnamese herbs.3.5 stars, but I'll round it up to 4

The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is very lively and bright. The five spice chicken lunch special is so delicious. They use chicken thighs so it's tender and it comes with an eggroll, cabbage and rice.

Sunflower is Viet-certified authentic. My in-laws are Vietnamese, and Sunflower is one of the restaurants they often rave about. We ate here for dinner recently.We ordered five dishes total, family-style, for four adults and three kids. The night's choices were vegetable soup, grilled beef, chicken salad, pork fried rice, and chicken stir-fry noodles. The food arrived in about 10 minutes, and all the dishes were served in another 10 minutes. Every dish was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and cooked for maximum flavor and enjoyment. I think the pork fried rice and chicken stir-fry noodles rival highly-rated Chinese restaurants across Texas. Some music was played during our time there, but it wasn't too loud, so we could easily enjoy our conversations. Water is served in decanters as soon as you're seated, which makes for a pleasant experience. Takeaway boxes were readily available for food we couldn't finish.Overall, it was a fantastic experience we'd love to return to soon!

Sunflower Vietnamese is an absolute gem in Austin! It's rare to find a restaurant in Texas that serves banh xeo, and even rarer to find one that does it as perfectly as they do here.The banh xeo is a masterpiece--crispy, golden, and loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Every bite had the perfect balance of crunch and freshness, and the portion size was impressively generous. You could taste the care in how it was prepared, with high-quality ingredients and authentic techniques.Beyond the food, the service was welcoming, and the ambiance felt warm and inviting. If you're looking for a place that nails traditional Vietnamese dishes, especially banh xeo, look no further. Sunflower Vietnamese is a must-visit for anyone craving fresh, authentic flavors!

This lunch special was so great! The crepe was delicious and really crispy, slightly oily. The spicy shrimp was good, not too spicy and the peanut sauce was one of the best i've ever had!

I have to say it their shaken beef is not typical shaken beef. They add lemongrass to it and it's not traditionally done that way although not bad but it's not what I was expecting.The Ca Kho To, clay pot catfish was pretty damn good. And I highly recommend it.The restaurant is modernish vibe and is really clean. The food came out fast and the service was welcoming.

Came here after craving Vietnamese food and it was good, but fell short of being awesome for some very fixable reasons. We had the egg rolls, catfish clay pot, and shaken beef. All were very solid, and Id happily come back for my Vietnamese fix, but each dish fell a little short.The egg rolls were DELICIOUS and cooked perfectly, but the fish sauce they were served with wasn't good. We ate them without it because it took so much from the dish.The shaken beef was good but we weren't a fan of the lemongrass in it. It was also too heavily sauced, however the meat quality and cook temp was fantastic- lighten the sauce a bit this would be amazing!Overall the catfish clay pot was our favorite, but the rice served with the meal wasnt good rice. It detracts from the dishes- it was free with the meal but Id gladly have paid for better rice.If they tweaked these minor things Id say this spot is on par with some of the best Vietnamese in Houston! Service was great and ambience was nice- I loved the live plants!

My friend introduced me to this place recently, and I really enjoyed it. It is more authentic Vietnamese cuisine than other options we have available locally, and the proprietors are so kind and excited to share their cuisine.I recommend venturing through the menu and trying different things, including drinks like sweet and salty fizzy lemonade, noodle dishes, and Banh Xeo -- Vietnamese crepes. Can't wait to come back and try more.