Banh Khot Vung Tau

A small mom and pop-like ran restaurant with about six tables and 6-7 food options. There's a notepad outside where you can add your name and number of guests onto while you wait. With it being small, the wait can get lengthy. You should already know what you want to order upon seating, as they'll be ready to take your order right when the menus are placed on the table. There's a menu taped on the window for your viewing while you wait, too. We ordered two banh khots, one with meat and the other with shrimp, and one bot chien. They took a while to arrive to the table, and one after another. The banh khots were thin and crispy, served with a plate of fresh herbs and nuoc cham to compliment them. I liked how crispy they were but flavors lacked for my liking. As for the bot chien, it was extremely disappointing. Not only did it not look appetizing but it wasn't good either. Over fried with egg shells present. Definitely waste of money for that dish. Service was pretty much nonexistent, too. You'd have to try and wave someone down for some assistance, as needed. 3% service charge if using a credit card to pay and no AMEX. So of course, they prefer cash if possibly. Overall, not worth the wait for me.

We always drive by this place but decided to stop by this time. I’m so glad we did. It’s a tiny, unassuming, mom-and-pop place. It’s easy to miss from the outside, but the food is packed with flavor and heart. An older gentleman helped us. He was kind and low-key. It felt like it might be his restaurant, and that made the whole experience feel even more meaningful. We ordered banh khot and bot chien, and both were seriously delicious. The banh khot was amazing. It was crispy on the bottom, soft and creamy in the middle, with rich flavors. Paired with fresh veggies and the dipping sauce, every bite was delicious. I wanted more the second I finished the last one. It was that addictive. The bot chien was also great! It was crispy with a soft center, mixed with egg and served with a light soy-vinegar sauce. So satisfying and comforting, especially if you love street food-style snacks. Overall, everything felt homemade and authentic. If you're looking for something casual, flavorful, and local then this is the spot. No frills, just really good food and people who clearly care about what they’re doing. Support this small business! It’s 100% worth it. I’m already planning to come back, and next time, I’m definitely ordering double the banh khot! (Btw, they are closed on Mondays.)

The best Banh Khot outside of Vung Tau.. delicious and authentic just like how I remember in Vung Tau

Tiny quaint restaurant. Service is slow, and there was a bit of a wait. They were really nice but customer service isn't their forte. They accept credit card, Zelle and cash. Only 5 items on their menu, and we ordered one of each dish (except not the fried rice with shrimp). It was good but didn't exceed my expectations. I did really like their fried chicken wings- yes they were tiny but delicious! And the sauce was good too! The banh khot was nice and crispy, but done differently than what I was used to. I prefer more filling and it was just okay in my honest opinion... I loved the bot chien, though! It’s a must.. there was purple potato/yam? In it… And they also have papaya salad with our meal.

It doesn't compare to the competing banh khot places. The service is slow, the atmosphere is lacking, no music, and absolutely don't get the fried taro thing. It's a small mom and pop shop but they need improvement.