Heo Eatery

Rating: 3/5 [takeout] The reviews were mixed, which made me a bit wishy-washy about trying this place, but we decided to take a chance. Heo Eatery’s food pickup is inside Bun Belly. Orders are placed through their website where they offer daily specials and deals. Unfortunately, our order was not ready within the quoted ETA of 20–25 minutes. The service also fell short overall. The person who helped us was not friendly or engaging and couldn’t provide an estimated wait time, which made the delay more frustrating. We just went to Ranch 99 Market for a bit before coming back. Turmeric Fish Spring Rolls ($7): The fish was so shriveled up that you could barely taste it. I also didn’t taste the turmeric marinade. While the rest of the spring roll was fresh, the filling itself was disappointing. Duck Confit Banh Mi ($11): Surprisingly very good. It didn’t taste particularly authentic, but it was still delicious. The duck was juicy, and while a side of fries with a banh mi isn’t typical, the cottage fries were extremely crispy and addicting. Green Passion ($6): Green jasmine tea with passion fruit and fresh lemon. Very basic and nothing special. Not something I would order again or recommend.

Ordered online and had it home under 7 mins. We ordered the duck confit and grilled pork “bank mi.” …

Danngggggg this place was so cute. The person at the register was super friendly and patient, quickly explaining everything clearly and concisely for us, with a dash of humor. I appreciate the simple, easy-to-understand menu and the vegetarian options. The decor was cute and minimal, with a really nice informal, relaxed vibe. We got the tofu and turmeric fish rice dishes. The food came out super fast! The highlight for me was the roasted veggies, consisting of nicely browned carrots, squash, broccoli, and beets. I’m still drooling over the roasted broccoli! It was crunchy and savory, and not at all over-cooked or mushy (the way many other restaurants do it). I also really enjoyed the brown rice, which was cooked to perfection - so fluffy and flavorful, with just the right amount of salt. The other side dish was a gently pickled crunchy salad of cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, and jalapeño. This salad was decent, a tad spicy, and it could maybe use a bit more fermentation or interesting spices to give it a more memorable flavor and kick. The only downside was the fried tofu, which was chewy and kind of tough (not crunchy), drenched in a sauce/marinade that tasted a bit generic. It was almost like they fried the tofu, then simply dipped it in soy sauce. It was edible and basically enjoyable, but I think they could concoct a more interesting and zesty sauce for their tofu, and figure out a way to make the tofu retain some crunchiness. But overall, I really enjoyed all the flavors and the price ($10 per dish) was about right, considering their very generous portions. We left feeling super full for hours, but without that heavy/gross feeling. We’ll definitely be returning here!

I randomly stopped in for lunch and wow, am I glad I did! I really enjoyed it. Atmosphere: It's a small Vietnamese-inspired place right on Lamar with a few parking spots out front. The inside is modern, pleasant, and clean. Service: Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The fellow at the counter was helpful and attentive. Food: Outstanding. The pork rib "rice bowl" was exceptional, delicious and beautiful even when served on paper. See my photo. Price: A great deal for this food quality. Verdict: Heo is a winner. Don't miss it!

Love Heo Eatery (inside bun belly restaurant) bahn mi pork sandwich with the little tater tot things and a Thai iced tea. Repeat customer. Have only ordered to go but restaurant looks nice too.