Came on someone’s recommendation. My first impression was that they were understaffed and looked overwhelmed. There’s only a handful of full of tables in this modest restaurant. The wait was 30-45 minutes even though there weren’t that many customers. But we were invested after 15 minutes, so figured we’d rough it out. So glad we did because the food was sooooooo good. The portions are generous and everything tastes so fresh. The prices are also low compared to other places with less good food. They could easily raise their prices by $5 and I would still think it was worth it because it was so good. So come but be prepared to wait even when it’s not busy. Cash only. There’s street parking or if you can find the hidden side street that leads to their parking lot in the rear.
Michelle Guzmán
I came to this place because my favorite soup spot is closed on Tuesdays. I ordered the spring rolls (#6) and a Thai tea. The taste of the rolls was off, and when I was eating my second roll, I noticed the shrimp were cut in half and still had the poop vein. They didn’t even take the time to clean the shrimp, which completely ruined my appetite. I would never come back to this place. On top of that, the Thai tea just tastes like milk.
Andres Zavala
Good place to eat but never open!!! Showed up at 10am but still not open. On posted hours it stated it opened at 9am.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Thanh Nguyen (Jenna)
Hand down the best banh cuon and bun rieu in the area. Banh cuon was handmade freshly in the restaurant - it’s so soft but tender at the same time, not as soggy like other banh cuon places. The only minus is that parking is limited and the restaurant is very tiny.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bánh Cuôn DAC Biêt
47
Good, but the fish sauce tasted like it was sweetened with a sugar substitute. Not too good. The sauce is an important part of this dish, so it was a bit disappointing.
Lan Hoang
To me, the most important thing about Bánh cuốn (rice rolls) of any kind is the fish sauce you dip Bánh cuốn in. Sadly, their fish sauce was so salty & not tasty (probably due to bad quality of fish sauce they used, plus lack of sugar & lime). If you eat here all the time, your blood pressure will be surely running high! Their bun riêu ( shrimp noodle soup) too. Salty!!! Also service was super slow even I ate there for lunch at 2:30 pm on a weekday Wednesday. Service attitude was not nice either. The owner didn’t want to accept any positive suggestions! There are very few parking spots at the front & a few at the back. If you choose to eat here on weekends, you might have problems with parking. I don’t think I will return to this place!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
MCB
Good, but the fish sauce tasted like it was sweetened with a sugar substitute. Not too good. The sauce is an important part of this dish, so it was a bit disappointing.
Kevin Zhang
Best banh cuon in SGV, on par with little Saigon. Super friendly owner lady too!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lani Nguyen
Everything here is so good. They have all the fixings and toppings, and the owner is so nice.
A hole in the wall vibe with some of the best banh cuon (rice rolls) and noodle soups in the area. Even my non-Vietnamese partner loves this place and gets the canh bun every time.
Bring cash. It’s cash only!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samuel Czerski
The bánh cuốn dac biet was amazing. The bun rieu with shrimp balls, too. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in
Huong Bac is a quintessential "hole-in-the-wall" eatery that surpassed our expectations during a recent out-of-state visit. Craving authentic Banh Cuon led us to this hidden gem.Despite our late arrival—merely 15 minutes before closing time— the lady welcomed us with open arms, allowing us to place our order. We opted for the #9 Banh Cuon Dac Biet and #12 Bun Rieu, eagerly anticipating our meal in the cozy ambiance of the small dining area. The kitchen was bustling, with the gentleman wrapping what seemed to be freshly made Gio Lua.The aroma of sweet and sour fish sauce wafted through the air, a hallmark of genuine Vietnamese cuisine. The wait was about 20 minutes, as the lady needed to boil water anew for our noodles and steam the Banh Cuon. She apologized for the delay, though we insisted it was our oversight for arriving late.Tasting the Banh Cuon at our hotel room was revelatory. The rice rolls were thin, the batter didn't make the banh cuon "cakey" nor runny, it maintains a delightful stretchiness. The seasoning of the meat and mushrooms was spot-on, with the addition of meat floss and fried onions enhancing the aroma. The Gio Lua boasted a pleasant chewiness without being mushy. However, the real standout was the house-made sweet and sour chili fish sauce—a masterful blend that added an explosive burst of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that I fell in love with their banh cuon instantly.As I'm writing this, I haven't had the chance to try the Bun Rieu yet because I was eager to share my exceptional experience with the Banh Cuon. It was so memorable that I felt compelled to write this review immediately. If I ever return to the area, Huong Bac will definitely be on my must-visit list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork and Skin Roll
Tom Huynh
If you are Banh cuon lover , this is a right place to you , they are also good on Bun
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nate D. Suppanade
Was craving some banh cuon but didn't have time to go to OC. Found this place and decided to give it a try. We ordered banh cuon dac biet (#9), spring rolls (#7), and bun cha gio thit nuong (#17). The banh cuon wasn't as good as OC, but it was still enjoyable and really hit the spot. The spring rolls I did not really care for, I wouldn't order that again. The bun was also really good. The portions were a lot, there was 2 of us and we couldn't finish it all, literally had a whole other meal for later. I would definitely come back for the banh cuon and the bun though! This is a mom and pop operation, it took probably 30 mins to get our food. I don't mind the wait to support a family operation like this, but just know that ahead of time, if you are in a hurry, this might not be the right choice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
dat nguyen
Small hole in the wall. Friendly staff and the bánh cuốn was good, but very little meat inside.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
V H
Solid spot with authentic banh cuon. Be patient here, it's worth the wait.
Came on someone’s recommendation. My first impression was that they were understaffed and looked overwhelmed. There’s only a handful of full of tables in this modest restaurant. The wait was 30-45 minutes even though there weren’t that many customers. But we were invested after 15 minutes, so figured we’d rough it out. So glad we did because the food was sooooooo good. The portions are generous and everything tastes so fresh. The prices are also low compared to other places with less good food. They could easily raise their prices by $5 and I would still think it was worth it because it was so good. So come but be prepared to wait even when it’s not busy. Cash only. There’s street parking or if you can find the hidden side street that leads to their parking lot in the rear.
I came to this place because my favorite soup spot is closed on Tuesdays. I ordered the spring rolls (#6) and a Thai tea. The taste of the rolls was off, and when I was eating my second roll, I noticed the shrimp were cut in half and still had the poop vein. They didn’t even take the time to clean the shrimp, which completely ruined my appetite. I would never come back to this place. On top of that, the Thai tea just tastes like milk.
Good place to eat but never open!!! Showed up at 10am but still not open. On posted hours it stated it opened at 9am.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Hand down the best banh cuon and bun rieu in the area. Banh cuon was handmade freshly in the restaurant - it’s so soft but tender at the same time, not as soggy like other banh cuon places. The only minus is that parking is limited and the restaurant is very tiny.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bánh Cuôn DAC Biêt
Good, but the fish sauce tasted like it was sweetened with a sugar substitute. Not too good. The sauce is an important part of this dish, so it was a bit disappointing.
To me, the most important thing about Bánh cuốn (rice rolls) of any kind is the fish sauce you dip Bánh cuốn in. Sadly, their fish sauce was so salty & not tasty (probably due to bad quality of fish sauce they used, plus lack of sugar & lime). If you eat here all the time, your blood pressure will be surely running high!
Their bun riêu ( shrimp noodle soup) too. Salty!!!
Also service was super slow even I ate there for lunch at 2:30 pm on a weekday Wednesday.
Service attitude was not nice either. The owner didn’t want to accept any positive suggestions!
There are very few parking spots at the front & a few at the back. If you choose to eat here on weekends, you might have problems with parking.
I don’t think I will return to this place!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Good, but the fish sauce tasted like it was sweetened with a sugar substitute. Not too good. The sauce is an important part of this dish, so it was a bit disappointing.
Best banh cuon in SGV, on par with little Saigon. Super friendly owner lady too!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything here is so good. They have all the fixings and toppings, and the owner is so nice.
A hole in the wall vibe with some of the best banh cuon (rice rolls) and noodle soups in the area. Even my non-Vietnamese partner loves this place and gets the canh bun every time.
Bring cash. It’s cash only!
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bánh cuốn dac biet was amazing. The bun rieu with shrimp balls, too. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Huong Bac is a quintessential "hole-in-the-wall" eatery that surpassed our expectations during a recent out-of-state visit. Craving authentic Banh Cuon led us to this hidden gem.Despite our late arrival—merely 15 minutes before closing time— the lady welcomed us with open arms, allowing us to place our order. We opted for the #9 Banh Cuon Dac Biet and #12 Bun Rieu, eagerly anticipating our meal in the cozy ambiance of the small dining area. The kitchen was bustling, with the gentleman wrapping what seemed to be freshly made Gio Lua.The aroma of sweet and sour fish sauce wafted through the air, a hallmark of genuine Vietnamese cuisine. The wait was about 20 minutes, as the lady needed to boil water anew for our noodles and steam the Banh Cuon. She apologized for the delay, though we insisted it was our oversight for arriving late.Tasting the Banh Cuon at our hotel room was revelatory. The rice rolls were thin, the batter didn't make the banh cuon "cakey" nor runny, it maintains a delightful stretchiness. The seasoning of the meat and mushrooms was spot-on, with the addition of meat floss and fried onions enhancing the aroma. The Gio Lua boasted a pleasant chewiness without being mushy. However, the real standout was the house-made sweet and sour chili fish sauce—a masterful blend that added an explosive burst of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that I fell in love with their banh cuon instantly.As I'm writing this, I haven't had the chance to try the Bun Rieu yet because I was eager to share my exceptional experience with the Banh Cuon. It was so memorable that I felt compelled to write this review immediately. If I ever return to the area, Huong Bac will definitely be on my must-visit list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork and Skin Roll
If you are Banh cuon lover , this is a right place to you , they are also good on Bun
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Was craving some banh cuon but didn't have time to go to OC. Found this place and decided to give it a try. We ordered banh cuon dac biet (#9), spring rolls (#7), and bun cha gio thit nuong (#17). The banh cuon wasn't as good as OC, but it was still enjoyable and really hit the spot. The spring rolls I did not really care for, I wouldn't order that again. The bun was also really good. The portions were a lot, there was 2 of us and we couldn't finish it all, literally had a whole other meal for later. I would definitely come back for the banh cuon and the bun though! This is a mom and pop operation, it took probably 30 mins to get our food. I don't mind the wait to support a family operation like this, but just know that ahead of time, if you are in a hurry, this might not be the right choice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Small hole in the wall. Friendly staff and the bánh cuốn was good, but very little meat inside.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Solid spot with authentic banh cuon. Be patient here, it's worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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