Miss Saigon Cafe

The Museum District is one of the few areas of Houston that doesn't have a significant Vietnamese presence, which is what makes Miss Saigon Cafe stand out as one of the only pho options. The vibe is homey and small with lovely service to boot, but unfortunately that's where the appeal ends. The food was a big bust for my group and I.I can't stress it enough: I love the family that runs this place. The grandma is incredibly friendly and extremely kind to us. We loved the complimentary sour yogurt and gesture with the grapes. The rest of the wait staff was fairly attentive, despite being extremely slow with everything from food to getting the check to even filling the our waters. Still, good service is one of the most critical elements of a business and thus, 3 stars.The vibe can be described as quaint but comfy. The seating arrangements are small enough for a casual date night in the neighborhood, but good enough for mini groups to feast as well. The mural on the wall is an interesting decor choice and I haven't seen a large crowd here apart from lunchgoers in the area. That's where the buck stops sadly. My pho dac biet was a disappointment with broth as dark as coffee and meat that was tough from being overcooked. I appreciated the fresh herb condiments but they didn't save the bowl. Pho ga was also a disaster with the same dark broth and chunks of chicken breast. Bun thit nuong was not much better. The pork was very underwhelming and the noodles were sparse. I think the cha gio were marginally better but I'm not even sure they're made in house. Banh xeo was easily the most disappointing since it was semi-soggy and the stuffing was also minimal. We didn't even apply the fish sauce and it was already falling apart.I realize that there's an audience for everyone, but I'm clearly not the target demo in this scenario. I may come back but not for a very long time.

If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food-- this is NOT IT. My husband and I have been to multiple Vietnamese restaurants in the Bay Area California (San Francisco & Daly City) and a couple of places here in Houston, so we know the flavors and dishes well. We went here today because my husband was craving for some Vietnamese pho. We decided to try it. It's a small and simple little restaurant. We sat wherever we wanted. Not very busy or packed. As we were flipping through the menu-- we were already disappointed. They didn't have many selections, as we're usually used to. Very limited. The little appetizer plates they gave us were a little greasy and dirty. You can see where it was picked it up. Side note: my husband really wanted pho. There was only ONE pho option (and you can choose your proteins) BUT they didn't have the tripe, and other ingredients that my husband loves in authentic pho. So he didn't get it. We also asked for regular sweet chili sauce (for the calamari because we didn't like their sauce)-- which ALL Vietnamese restaurants usually have-- they didn't have it. It took 15-20 mins after we ordered our food.We ordered:*Crispy Calamari Rate 2/10 - only because it was crispy and came out good temperature. Wasn't seasoned well and not the flavors I was looking for*Grilled Beef w/ Rice (instead of vermicelli noodles)-- no veggies Rate 1/10 warm-cold dish served, small portion for their pricing and the flavor wasn't what I was expecting *Grilled Pork w/ Rice (instead of vermicelli noodles)--no veggies Rate 1/10 warm-cold dish served, small portion for their pricing and the flavor wasn't what I was expecting *combo Beef and Pork w/ Rice (they ran out of vermicelli) my husband was pretty disappointed about them not having vermicelli noodles. Rate 1/10 - warm-cold dish served, small portion for their pricing and the flavor wasn't what I was expecting We still ate the food cuz we were hungry and didn't want to waste. Personally, I think their pricing doesn't match the food portions, quality and flavors.The lady gave us some sandwiches w/ some creamy stuff on the side and apologized for them running out of vermicelli. That was sweet of her.We were so disappointed and just wanted to get out of there. Cravings not satisfied and we're not going back here again.

Such a cute place to go to and feels like a hole in the wall restaurant thats such a gem. Once my friend and I entered, I believe the owner greeted us and I was able to speak Vietnamese with her. When I asked for recommendations she was able to narrow down a few in each section and we ended up picking 2 of them. The Thai Tea was sooo yummy. It was a good ratio of dairy to tea. We got the spicy lemongrass to share and it was such a good portion! The crispy lemongrass on the rice was not too overpowering and a great crunch to the meal. Actually good for 2-3 people. Getting an extra serving of rice was extra though.

Delivery only. A++ on how well they packed and protected the food. They put cling wrap on multiple items to prevent spillage and tampering (possibly).My sweet cousin sent me some food (she lives in FL) and randomly came across this spot. She ordered a few items and 2 drinks. Chicken noodle soup - this came hot in temperature and full of mushrooms, chicken and thin glass noodles. The soup was not overwhelmingly seasoned. Lots of chicken pieces and mushrooms. There was a far amount of noodles as well. Papaya salad - this wasn't my taste at all, I think my cousin thought it would be similar to the Laos Papaya salad but nope. It was edible but the flavoring and style wasn't for me.Cha gio - these were crispy but for me bland and the nuoc nam didn't have enough flavor for meThai ice tea - nice and coldOrange juice (fresh squeezed) - the cup was only half full so highly disappointed but the juice was fresh

Reliably good fare but was dismayed that the Bun Thit Nuong was served cold. Never had it served with even the pork being cold, I know that the vermicelli is served cold. Maybe I'm just not in the know.

Exquisite in every sensory experience....HEAVEN on a plate of food. The server was quick & always on pointe. A joy to dine there tonight. Although I've been coming here for 8 years, the sweet owner gets better & better. A real magical treat given she's gracious perfection. a true fan. Mark BMusic was divine. A rare feat considering she is gracious PERFECTION. Bon Appetite!!

At Miss Saigon, the food is made with love. There's something about it, it's cooked with so much care. The sauces are delicious, especially the beef with ginger and the stir fry with tofu. I adore this place. The owner is always there and so lovely, and the staff is always friendly and considerate.

Stopped in because I was craving banh xeo (which I can only describe as a crispy egg crepe with shrimp, bean sprouts, and pork). I've never tried banh xeo from a restaurant, so I was bracing myself for disappointment. I was pleasantly surprised because this was not the case! It was perfectly crispy and they didn't skimp on any ingredients. We also got the summer roll and Vietnamese coffee, which they had brew in a phin in front of us. Authentic food! Service was quick as well! I will be back next time my cravings come, and I am too lazy to cook myself. The prices are a bit steep, but my friend and I were stuffed from just an appetizer and one entree.

Came in for some pho just to realize they do not have any other type of beef except steak. So I went for chicken vermicelli instead. The chicken was really delicious and the meal overall was delicious. Ordered a spring roll as well, and it comes with 6 pieces. No sriracha, just hot sauce.The food is solid for sure. It's somewhat aesthetic and calming inside.One thing that made me uncomfortable was the older lady. She kept walking around the dining area multiple times. It was so weird. I am not sure what she was doing but it was odd seeing her walking around when there were no people aside from me and the couple.It's quite cold in there. Prices are a bit high.

Excellent food, lovely decor, and a wondrrful staff. The spring rolls are the best I've ever had. They have great chicken soup, too!