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Xin Chào Houston Reviews
No wonder this place is closing.
It's just so dismal as soon as you walk in. Oppressively warm. Only two people working the floor. Tables piled with food that hasn't been cleared. Everyone, diners and workers, just looks so unhappy.
They didn't have everything that is shown on the online
They didn't have everything that is shown on the online menu. The food that we did try was ok. We actually left after having two appetizers to go eat somewhere else
Years ago, Xin Chao was quite the exclusive spot, and
Years ago, Xin Chao was quite the exclusive spot, and during my visit, the only thing I recall considering were the egg rolls. However, what truly captured my attention was the patio lighting in the evening, which created a cozy and cool ambiance. A
Cute spot off of Washington and love the modern interior!
Cute spot off of Washington and love the modern interior! Staffing was a bit questionable when I visited on Saturday morning - restaurant appeared to be completely closed and I almost left before someone opened the door about 10 minutes after opening
Food, service, and sanitation has gone down SO far since
Food, service, and sanitation has gone down SO far since the change in management/ownership. Xin Chao has been a go to spot for us the last two years because of the delicious food and generous happy hour, however, we will not be back. The waitstaff
Food was amazing, service was beyond terrible.
The tables, chairs, and glassware were all dirty. We waited 20 minutes before we had to asked if we could have our order taken. He acted confused and it was very awkward ordering. Was constantly trying to get the waiters attention for simple things l
Disappointed I ordered espresso martini, very odd that
Disappointed I ordered espresso martini, very odd that waiter said why don't you try lychee instead. I said, no I want espresso one. Then he says we are out of espresso. I ordered the drunken mussels from app side for dinner. It was no-go because
fantastic food - crawdads were just the best & id highly
fantastic food - crawdads were just the best & id highly recommend (although maybe not for those who can't take 'heat' in their foods!)
Would not recommend going here while they have their
Would not recommend going here while they have their crawfish special going on. We were so excited to try the crawfish special - 5 lbs for $40 - and left 3 hours later incredibly disappointed and half full. We came on a Monday night, place was about
We waited so long to come here only because of the price.
We made a reservation but really didn't need it. It took a min for a waiter to come. I think I only saw a total of 3 men working. One was doing a ton of walking around. My glass of water had a fly in it and I had to ask for a new glass. The oyste
The dry rub crawfish were really good.
The spicy garlic crawfish were good. Viet oysters were really good. Drinks were a bit pricey. Overall a good experience
Ive been wanting to try this place out for awhile now but
Ive been wanting to try this place out for awhile now but left somewhat disappointed. I ordered some crawfish to-go. It said it would be ready 20 minutes after ordering, so I showed up 5 minutes past pick up time. It still wasn't ready. Then it too
the pork belly bao was the star of the show! the pork was
the pork belly bao was the star of the show! the pork was soft and tender and the bread was delicious ! the bo ne was also really good! everyone there was really nice and service was friendly. the restaurant is also really cute!
I have been here several times and the food/drinks are
I have been here several times and the food/drinks are fantastic! This review is for Saturday happy hour last weekend. We arrived around 3pm and it was quiet only 2-3 other tables. First I had to swap my green velvet chair with the one next to us a
So I gotta say, I've been here a few times before.
The food is GREAT, no complaints there. A bit expensive though (Seriously, almost 30 bucks for fried rice with a tiny bit of brisket... FRIED RICE.) I'm posting this review today because of how I was treated last night when I tried to eat there. Fi
Went here on a Sunday and it was such a vibe.
Ate and drank at the bar. Egg rolls are bomb and beef tip noodles were amazing. Go see cute bartender Alex!!
We went here to celebrate an 18 year old's birthday.
He wanted Viet-Cajun crawfish and Xin Chao has now merged with Saigon House on 1960 that recently closed. I believe that the chefs are siblings. We all love Tony Nguyen and Siagon House so we followed him here. Food: 1) Appetizers: * Pork Belly Ba
I had the pleasure of experiencing Xin Chao recently during
I had the pleasure of experiencing Xin Chao recently during a lunar new year celebration. Our host worked with the chef to create a customized menu for her guests to try and let me tell you. Everything was amazing! Food was not only delicious but pr
Enjoyed a Sunday lunch at Xin Chao.
Was also pleasantly surprised to see they do weekend happy hour. The food, the service and the ambiance are fantastic. Good wine list and beers as well as mixed drinks. We had the egg rolls and Pork belly Bao as starters and both were fantastic.
First time at Xin Chao in over a year.
.. and was a bit disappointed. We went for the special HTX Mini Restaurant Week. I was excited for the pork belly and they apparently were completely out of pork related menu items... which always sounds like bad planning on their part but I obviousl
Oh man, I had extremely high expectations for this
Oh man, I had extremely high expectations for this restaurant but it was a major let down instead. Great vibe, and environment. I love the decors and finishes of the establishment. Service was great. Food was a huge miss for us. Shaken beef that was
Phenomenal place with fantastic food.
Huge fan of the pork belly bao, Saigon old fashioned, Nguyener Nguyener chicken dinner, sidewinder fries, and basically everything else we've had.
It was my first time to be at Xinchao and I have heard a
It was my first time to be at Xinchao and I have heard a lot of good things about the restaurant specially Master Chef Christine Ha so I was super excited to try this out. The restaurant was well decorated using light pink as a primary color with the
I first spent 45 mins in a car-sickened fervor writing an
I first spent 45 mins in a car-sickened fervor writing an essay that exceeded the Yelp review limit by a mile and then ran out of energy. This is heavily redacted.The servers were rather lifeless and it came through in their negligence. When we were
I went for happy hour, and the $6 sparkling wine was room
I went for happy hour, and the $6 sparkling wine was room temperature.The oysters were not cold, and had siracha on them, which didn't go well.I ordered the not your mammas egg rolls, and they were mediocre at best.I ordered the wagyu sliders and the
My wife and I dined here with another couple of this past
My wife and I dined here with another couple of this past weekend and were generally underwhelmed with the experience. The beer, wine and cocktail selection was very nice and the specialty drink I had was fantastic. When we went to order, essential
The name sounds appealing.
The stories behind the Chefs sound anazing. We stopped by and enjoyed our dining experience. Even the music was selective.We made a reservation at 11:45 and were sat immediately. We had Vietnanse iced coffee and Oolong La.We shared the Green Mango Sa
Overall I highly recommend and look forward to visiting
Overall I highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.Food (Lunch)Chicken dinnerSalmonPork belly baoMango saladApple pieService - very goodAmbiance - nice & enjoyableThe only thing I wouldn't order again was the apple pie. Everything else
Loved the flavors of the dishes.
The wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly! It had a great vibe with some fantastic choices. Plenty of parking! Definitely going back again!
I was very very excited to try Xin Chào based on reviews
I was very very excited to try Xin Chào based on reviews and being on multiple recommendation lists for Houston. We had the grilled oysters - they were okay. A bit dry and I felt the ingredients didn't add much compared to how delicious it sounds on
Went with my Vietnamese parents and aunt and uncle who like
Went with my Vietnamese parents and aunt and uncle who like to eat modernized dishes, and though the food was overpriced and portion size for sharing was not a lot to make you spend even more, the quality, service, and ambience was nice here. Unique
Service is terrible.
Host clearly hates their job. Empty ass place and they made it difficult to get a table. Food is mediocre and overpriced. This is hardly a viet restaurant besides the egg rolls. They're only in business because of their celebrity tv chef.
Read all the rave about must try new Asian Fusion
Read all the rave about must try new Asian Fusion Restaurant in Houston and was disappointed. Food was aight nothing special. A little overpriced, would rather eat at Saigon's House for better food at a lower price.
Modern Vietnamese in HTX
Vietnamese food isn't usually high end but Xin Chao is excellent in presentation and flavor. I wasn't sure what to expect since my friend recommended it and I had anticipated going elsewhere until I found out that the other restaurant I wanted to try
Unique spin - award winning
Overall very tasty. Got some of the recommended dishes - pork belly, fried chicken, wagyu meatballs. All were good and presented nicely. Expect it to be packed and you will need a reservation.
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