Dakao 11778 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, TX 77072

"Decent but not amazing Vietnamese food. Menu is very extensive. A good place to go to satisfy a craving for classic Vietnamese dishes."

"The pho broth is bland, also they do not have a good selection of sauce to add to the pho. The pork chop rice dish is subpar but the service is fast. Very will lit place and elegant inside. There is ample parking even on the weekend."

"This place gets pretty crowded on the weekends especially on Sundays. The wait isn't too bad since they are pretty quick with their service. It's located in the Tan Binh grocery store plaza. Easy parking all around. They serve all kinds of Viet food on their large menu. My favorite is the bo ne/sizzling steak and eggs and the bun cha Ha Noi. It always hit the spot if I'm craving Viet food in the area. Their bo bia and banh khot as appetizers are also my faves. It's very tempting to want to order the whole menu when I'm here because they pretty much have all kinds of Viet food."

"Let me say that this review may have been affected by the wait I endured to get in. I came in a Sunday morning and when I arrived there was the largest group of people I’ve ever seen waiting to get into a restaurant. My initial impression was that this place must be astoundingly popular. There were several huge parties and some smaller ones as well. We must have caught the after church rush. There were two people in my party and with caution I walked in to reserve a spot. I was told it would be 20 minutes… 20,30,40 minutes…1 hour+ later and after a few inquiries about an update on the wait time, we were seated. This place was highly recommended, so I endured the wait in good spirits. To the credit of the young man working the front door/host area, he stayed calm under overwhelming circumstances. After the extensive wait I was ready to get down to business and I wasn’t prepared to review the large menu that was presented to me. In the interest of time I ordered the Phở gà khô (Dry Chicken Pho) with an appetizer of Chả Giò/nem rán (Vietnamese egg roll/fried spring roll). The service by the wait staff once seated was very prompt and fast. The restaurant itself was very nicely decorated and laid out. The ambiance was vibrant with a packed dining area and lots of large groups eating family style. The conversations were animated and engaging. People seemed to be having a blast in there. The Chả Giò/nem rán came out and as expected were excellent. Next the Phở gà khô (Dry Chicken Pho) came out and I was excited to try it. This was my first time eating it and I had high expectations after trying Pho and Bún bò Huế at various locations around Houston. The Phở gà khô was really good and I would say excellent for my first time trying it. I devoured it and in retrospect, wish I would have savored it more. I instinctively understood the concept of how to eat it although the waitstaff asked if I wanted any explanations. Part of the appeal I desire in experiencing Vietnamese cuisine is to understand the traditional way of eating the various dishes and the stories behind the cuisine. It’s always appreciated when someone takes a moment to ask or explain the dishes. I really enjoyed the taste and experience of trying this dish! I’ll definitely return to try more dishes on the large menu. I hope the wait will not be as long and thus I’ll do my due diligence on what peak hours are. I frequent Đại Lộ Sàigon regularly during the work week, so I’ll try again then. Looking forward to it!"

"Our family ate here twice in one week as our dining experience was excellent. They were also very accommodating considering we had 25 people and the restaurant was busy. The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. My extended family are Vietnamese, and they approved of the dining experience enough to come back again. The restaurant was packed with Vietnamese so you know the food is good. The parking lot was big enough that you won't have to fight for a spot, which is a big plus."