Cơm Tấm Houston

Tucked along W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Cơm Tấm Houston is a Vietnamese restaurant in Houston, TX that has built its reputation one beloved specialty: cơm tấm, the classic Vietnamese broken rice plate. For anyone craving comforting, home-style cooking on the southwest side of the city, this spot brings the flavors close to home without the long drive.

The heart of the menu is the broken rice itself, and guests kep coming back for the grilled pork version in particular. Regulars describe the thịt nướng as well marinated and packed with authentic flavor, served alongside a small bowl of soup that rounds out the plate. The special broken rice is another favorite, and several diners single out the house nước mắm for its rich, fragrant aroma. The ingredients come through as fresh and flavorful, which is exactly what you want from a good plate of cơm tấm.

The atmosphere is casual and straightforward, the kind of neighborhood eatery where the food does the talking. Weekends can get busy, and a wait is possible during peak hours, so a little patience helps if you arive at a popular time. Cơm Tấm Houston is open most days from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday, while Thursday is closed. Those daytime hours make it a solid pick for an early lunch or a midday meal.

The restaurant is located at 8300 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Ste 126, Houston, TX 77072, with convenient access for locals across the area. It is a good fit for families, coworkers grabbing lunch, and anyone in Houston looking for an honest, satisfying Vietnamese broken rice plate. Whether you are new to cơm tấm or have been enjoying it for years, Cơm Tấm Houston offers a familiar, flavor-forward take on a Vietnamese staple. Stop by during open hours, order the grilled pork broken rice, and see why so many guests have made it their go-to broken rice destination on this side of town.