Review Huong Thao Vietnamese Cuisine - Albuquerque

Food has good taste, and was served in a timely manner. It is well served, and was a good portion. The place was calm at the time we went yet there were plenty of people coming and going. The ambiance wasn't too loud. The waiter was very courteous and respectful. We asked what he would recommend and he said he liked everything. My husband ordered the pho soup and I ordered the Spicy Lemongrass Deep fried chicken. They were both flavored very well and they were spicy. The ingredients seemed and tasted fresh. Only down fall was they didn't have desserts.

Always greeted warmly. Tables are always clean. The deep fried pork spring noodle bowl is always a wonderful choice! Their Combination Pho is in my opinion the best in terms of freshness, quality, flavor and portion. Basil, sprouts, lime and their in-house chili is what brings it all together. The broth of the Pho is always wonderfully flavored, never weak, never overpowering and always fresh! Their shrimp and pork spring rolls never disappoint either. They are usually pretty busy and they work hard to get food out in a timely fashion but there have been occasions when it takes a little longer to get your food. Nonetheless it is worth the wait. I agree that the location of the strip mall has more to be desired but you'll forget about that when you taste your first spoonful of Pho. Locally owned business.

Nicely remodeled during covid, the bench booth seats are gone. While I miss the intimacy of the tables that imitated Vietnamese outdoor garden dining, I really appreciate the dedication to public health. Food is even better than when I first ate there in 1993, and we actually had leftovers (Huong Thao Special+ Papaya Salad easily served 2 people, with extra meat option). So hungry, I forgot to take pictures for Google until we were halfway through and slowing down. 3 hours later, still not hungry again and brain is happy. Now that my health is recuperating, I will be returning more often again. :: Chef's kiss::

12/29/2022 Unexpectedly, a very great Vietnamese restaurant despite its location amid a strip mall that doesn't seem very vibeful. The flavors are worth it and repeat visits are highly recommended. Food: Very satisfying and freshly cooked/created. It'll remind you of what Vietnamese flavors should taste like and you'll come back. Service: Greeted and seated with a smile and a directional sway of the arm to the area of choice for seating. Pick your table. Served with water beverages promptly. She came to ask to place our order after a few minutes but it was our first time. She gave us enough time (5-7 min) which is almost plenty because I like to look at everything! Atmosphere: Spacious interior with tables and chairs (table for 2 (small table), 4 (medium table) & 6 seaters (LG table). Minimal art decor and plenty of plants and flower decor coat the entire restaurant. Plenty of lighting from outside into the glass windows and interior lights were perfectly bright. Single stalled male & female shared restroom which was clean and normal. The restaurant overall is a typical appearance but the visit should be for its flavors and textures of food. 1. Huong Thao Noodle Soup w/rice noodle soup $12.50‐5/5 (seafood w/ choice of rice or egg noodle) *MUST TRY ITEM Refreshing clear broth, tender and surprisingly, perfectly cooked seafood (mussel, shrimp, pork/shrimp meatball slices, scallops, squid). The best seafood bite was with the squid and scallops! The broth is perfectly sweet and salty with hints of spice. Served with a bed of beansprouts, basil, jalapeños, and lime. It was so good I forgot I had herbs!! 2. Pork & shrimp spring rolls $6.25 4/5 (qty 2 rolls) Fresh rice wrapper because you can smell the rice aroma, rice noodle vermicelli was soft, pork tenderloin slices and shrimp were tender. *Served with a knife to slice the roll, accompanied with Nuac Mam sauce (taste of fish sauce stronger than palm sugar but I loved it) and peanut sauce. Add housin for nutty sweetness and Sriracha for heat! 3. Fried Pork Eggrolls $6.95 5/5 (qty 4 rolls) *MUST TRY ITEM Crispy exterior, moist pork filling, and seasoned perfectly you can eat it on its own. *served with a bed of Romain, basil, cilantro & cucumbers; Exactly how it's supposed to be served! 4. Pepper Steak $11.95-3/5 (small platter enough for 3-4 people) Thinly sliced beef tenderloin with refreshing, yet still crunchy and not overcooked bell peppers, onions, and carrots. Stir-fried with a sweet sauce. Ordered the dish medium on the spice-heat level which was very mild when eaten. Tasted like regular sambal (vinegar based) with a touch of Sriracha was their spice choice for spiciness. It's an acquired taste so if you're expecting a chili oil toss for this dish it is not available at this location.

Great Food! Also Gluten Free menu that is prepared without soy sauce. From the outside you might say this could be kind of iffy because it is in a strip mall. Walk inside and you might still not be impressed. The floor is one that many businesses have installed and been disappointed that the edges have separated in a short time. However the tables and chairs are clean and well taken care of. The soft vietnamese music and live plants lend a comforting atmosphere to this restaurant. I ordered the Mung Bean Crepe which is fresh tasting with lovely subtle flavors. Inside the crepe the well cooked pork, and veggies were just the right crunchy! The sweet sauce is a good addition for dipping and you can always add the hot sauce. Large portion. My wife ordered the Rice Noodle Soup which she found just so satisfying! The small size filled her up.

I love this little restaurant! I started going there about a month ago and it has become my favorite stop on the way home from the gym. The food is fantastic and super affordable and the family that runs it are as nice as they can be. Definitely recommend to anyone!

This is one of my favorite places to get pho or chicken soup! My husband and I love going on Sundays after a busy weekend, it is a very calm environment.

Delicious! My first time having Pho. no wonder people rave about it. The broth was so filling yet delicate, the meat was tender and tasty, the veggies were crisp and fresh, and the noodles just right. I couldn't even finish a small bowl, it's so much food! Definitely will be back.

I've been coming here for years, and I always will. The food is fresh and the recipes are delicious. Service is always short staffed, but they are kind and efficient. My favorite dishes are the spicy lemongrass noodle bowl or the pho My daughter loves the teriyaki steak. The new mexico spring rolls are excellent too.

Absolutely Delicious! I went in for lunch and ordered a small beef Pho and a Bánh mì sandwich. Everything was flavorful and just exactly what I wanted. I definitely will back many more times. The restaurant was clean and the servers were very nice and efficient. I saw several people picking up “to-go” orders. If I lived closer, I would eat here once a week! Yum!

I love that you can make your own spring roll. The stuffed chicken wings are so good.

I come here far too much but it's tasty and the new waiter is a sweetheart they remember what you order and they just ask you if its the same thing. I mean it's pretty awesome.

Stopped by here for a quick dinner and the food was really good. Lots of veggies and great flavors. The service was very fast and friendly. Atmosphere is lacking but the food could stand alone.

We've been coming here for years and absolutely love this place. Definitely try the building your own spring rolls. It's a really fun social meal and is sooooo yummy! Plus the service is always friendly and prompt.

Gluten free, friendly staff, recently remodeled. The best Pho broth in town (in my opinion) it is flavorful and not overly salty or oily to make it that way. Their flavor profile has an almost milled spice accent to it that is comforting from the first drop.

Food that we got was yummy but whenever my mother-in-law asks them not to put cilantro in her order, there is always cilantro in her order. I hope they will not put it next time when we go eat there because we really like the food...so we would like to keep going there. Customer service is not great, not bad either ☺️ The price is reasonable for yummy good food, oh but I wish they put a little bit more meat. 🤩 I like Thai ice tea 🍵

So delicious everything was fresh

Great pho and friendly service. For sure I will be back to try their other dishes. Highly recommended. UPDATE: 6/18/2021 My first visit post-COVID Lockdown — Huong Thao did not disappoint. The food was as good as before. I ordered the Stir Fried Egg Noodle with Beef. It was prepared perfectly with plenty of vegetables and beef. I am happy to have a great restaurant like Huong Thao in Albuquerque.

I am at this place all the time for the noodle bowls and the pho there is awesome as well. The staff already has my normal order down by heart. Staff is always friendly and kind. Great place to eat.

I eat here weekly. Such a friendly place and love their food!

Super yummy and the prices are great! Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere

After many years of travel they are still the best, homey decor, friendly efficient service and delicious food.

Been coming here for close to 17 years. Love the food. Love the staff!

Food very good, fresh and tasty. We have family meal. Deep fried fish with ginger fish sauce , sweet and sour soup .Highly recommend for everyone. Will come back when we in town.

Always a good meal to be had there!

We go there often. The food is really good! I like the noodle bowls and soups. My wife loves the shrimp spring rolls. Service is good and the employees are very friendly.

I had not been there in over a year but they did not miss a beat. Great food and even better pricing.

We love this place! Food is great and they are so nice! We come here often!

Great Vietnamese restaurant, fresh spring rolls and the soup is pholicious!

Best spring rolls anywhere and love the jasmine rice and grilled pork

This was the BEST Vietnamese restaurant in New Mexico, ever. The service, the food; all great. The place was clean and very sweet. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. I'M IN LOVE!

Amazing as always. Get the number 24 to start. So Good

Great food but service can be slow. Servers are helpful with food selection.

This place by far has the best fresh spring rolls in town. They also have a good selection of vegetarian items.

Best gluten free rice noodle soup ever!!! I have it at least once a week because it is just that good!

By far my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town! Great service, fast food, large portions, low prices! Family owned and you can tell they take pride in everything they do. 5/5! Keep it up :D