HEM Noodle Bar

The place has a colorful, modern decor with a bright and welcoming vibe. There’s plenty of seating for families, so it feels comfortable whether you go with a group or just a few people. The menu is diverse, offering everything from small bites to main dishes, and the flavors are good. A 10/10 for quality and overall experience.

Very trendy noodle bar with excellent service. The food was delicious and very fresh. They offer happy hour featuring a tasty chicken on a skewer served with sauce that was amazing! Staff was helpful. Overall a very pleasant experience. Look forward to our next visit.

Hands down the best Vietnamese in the area! This place is going is going to put pho bo to grill out of business. Came for lunch, and I'm writingthis review while eating. Ican't wait to tell you about this place! HEM knows quality food and the flavors are on point. Meat was flavorful and not overcooked. Staff was so friendly and happy. I can't see myself going anywhere else. I don't know why it took me so long to try it! Got the fresh spring rolls, very fresh ingredients and filled well. No wimpy or flimsy rolls. Pork vermicelli bowl is so tasty and, did I already say fresh?? Can't wait to bring my family.

Really sad our favorite Vietnamese restaurant changed ownership/chef and no longer taste good. But super happy this restaurant opened closer to home. This is not one of those typical Vietnamese pho restaurants that serve similar pho, bamh mi, bowls etc. this place actually has some really different plates that most other Vietnamese don't have, even the presentation was different and elevated. I'm gonna come and try out everything on their menu. I wish they had the traditional salted plum or lemon soda drink. So far 90% of the items were very good. Service was excellent too.

The restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside. The decor is vibrant and makes for a great atmosphere. It’s definitely a visually stunning place. Unfortunately, the service and overall experience didn’t match the ambiance. When we arrived, there was a waiting list but no hostess or clear instructions for guests to sign in, so it felt disorganized from the start. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated, another 5 minutes just to get drinks, and about 20 more minutes for our food. The staff seemed slow and only checked on us once. We didn’t receive any water refills during the meal. As for the food, it was just okay, nothing to write home about, especially for the price. The pho was particularly disappointing. The broth was greasy and not very appetizing. The hu tieu was also not close to authentic. It came with half a regular egg instead of quail eggs, the pork was tough and dry, and there was no sliced liver. The squid tasted like it had been frozen and was still cold on the inside when I bit into it. Overall, it felt pricey for the quality and service we received. I will give them a pass since they just opened not too long ago, and I hope they work out these issues because the space truly is beautiful and has a lot of potential. At this point, I am not sure if I will return, especially since there are better options in Katy Asia Town.