Vietopia Vietnamese Cuisine
Sleek environs set the tone for a scene out of "Indochine," though the food is a little less glamorous.
(713) 664-7303
5176 Buffalo Speedway
(at Westpark Drive)
Houston,
TX
77005
29.7278
-95.4281
Neighborhoods: Greenway/ Upper Kirby, Central
Hours:
Mon-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Price:
$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Vietopia Vietnamese Cuisine
The Owner
Vietopia Vietnamese Cuisine
Owner
Vietopia Vietnamese Restaurant offers Houston the very best in Asian infused Vietnamese cuisine. Join us for lunch and enjoy any number of rice, vermicelli or noodle-soup bowls, as well as several shrimp, beef and chicken entrees. For evening dinner, our elegant decor is enhanced with soft lights and a menu that includes lobster, duck, crab and prawns. Try our delicious flaming beef chunks of thin strips of beef, charbroiled until almost crisp, along with scallions, garlic and onion. Served over lettuce leaves, steamed rice and a dipping sauce of lime, salt and jalape?o are the only accompaniments necessary for this very tasty dish! Vietopia is the perfect restaurant to host your next meeting or private event.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Rattan fans, high ceilings, bamboo stalks and lush hardwood floors make you forget you've traversed the parking lot of one of Houston's many strip centers to get to this upscale Vietnamese bistro. While several dishes like bo cuon banh trang (lemongrass beef spring rolls) and vung tau (special grilled catfish) are noteworthy, dishes sometimes champion style over substance. Solid staples like bo luc lac will not disappoint. Large, tender and sea-fresh shrimp dishes are also winners.
User Reviews
nolascene
May 24, 2009
We ate at the bar - perhaps a mistake - but were recommended (for spicier chicken dishes) the Kung Pao and the Garlic Chicken. Aside from the fact that their "spicy" came only with the bottled hot red sauce we added, the actual dishes were almost identical both in taste and blandness. I would not recommend.
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HisMissy
February 13, 2009
I love this retaurant! Everytime my boyfriend and I go, we don't have to wait to get seated. The waitstaff is friendly and attentive. It seems like only seconds before they bring out your order and it's hot and delicious. I Love the orange chicken and they give you lots of rice. Their drinks are strong. Reasonable prices.
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Brian80
January 26, 2009
I have enjoyed Vietopia numerous times over the past few months, but I will not be returning. I ate at the resaturant with a friend, and we split the check. My bill was less than his, but the waiter put my total on his card and vice versa. To fix the problem, we put all of the tip on his credit card. I recently balanced my checkbook and noticed that the waiter helped himself to a $5 tip at my expense. Small amount, but speaks volumes about the character of a person.
read full reviewThe Details on Vietopia Vietnamese Cuisine
Where to Sit:
While there is outdoor dining, the patio overlooks the strip center's parking lot.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
Message from Vietopia Vietnamese Cuisine
- Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
- Huge Wine Selection
- Party Rooms Available
Vietopia Vietnamese Restaurant offers Houston the very best in Asian infused Vietnamese cuisine. Join us for lunch and enjoy any number of rice, vermicelli or noodle-soup bowls, as well as several shrimp, beef and chicken entrees. For evening dinner, our elegant decor is enhanced with soft lights and a menu that includes lobster, duck, crab and prawns. Try our delicious flaming beef chunks of thin strips of beef, charbroiled until almost crisp, along with scallions, garlic and onion. Served over lettuce leaves, steamed rice and a dipping sauce of lime, salt and jalape?o are the only accompaniments necessary for this very tasty dish! Vietopia is the perfect restaurant to host your next meeting or private event.
