Best Vietnamese Food in Alief, Houston

Banh Canh Tom Cua is known for Vietnamese food built around noodle soups, rice platters and congee. Our most popular dishes include:

• Shrimp & Crabmeat Bánh Canh: Thick bánh canh noodles come in a savory broth loaded with shrimp and sweet crabmeat.
• House Special Soft Shell Crab Bánh Canh: A bowl of thick bánh canh noodles in a rich seafood broth with a whole crispy fried soft-shell crab, shrimp, crab cake, shrimp balls, squid, pork hock and pork blood.
• Grilled Pork Chop on Broken Rice: Marinated grilled bone-in pork chop over broken rice, served with lettuce, tomato and a side of marinated fish sauce.
• Fried Egg Rolls: Four crispy Vietnamese egg rolls filled with seasoned pork and vegetables, served with a side of fish sauce for dipping.
• Chicken Congee: Chicken congee is a silky Vietnamese rice porridge simmered with tender chicken.
• Grilled Chicken on Broken Rice: Broken rice topped with marinated grilled chicken, served with lettuce, tomato and a side of marinated fish sauce.

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We’re known for Vietnamese noodle soups, shrimp and crab bánh canh, grilled meats over broken rice, and refreshing traditional drinks.

• Asian Food: Vietnamese noodle soups, seafood stir-fries, congee, and grilled meats over broken rice offer plenty of ways to build a meal. Examples include Shrimp & Crabmeat Bánh Canh / Bánh Canh Tôm Cua, Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Seafood / Mì Xào Đồ Biển, Grilled Pork Chop on Broken Rice / Cơm Sườn Nướng, and Chicken Congee / Cháo Gà.
• Vietnamese Food: From shrimp and crab noodle soup to grilled pork with fine rice noodles, Vietnamese dishes span soups, rice plates, and salads. Examples include Shrimp & Crabmeat Bánh Canh / Bánh Canh Tôm Cua, Grilled Pork Bánh Hỏi / Bánh Hỏi Thịt Nướng, Grilled Chicken on Broken Rice / Cơm Gà Nướng, and Spicy Saté Shrimp Watercress Salad / Gỏi Tôm Saté.
• Seafood: Shrimp, crab, squid, and octopus feature in noodle soups, congee, spicy watercress salads, and rice dishes. Examples include House Special Soft Shell Crab Bánh Canh / Bánh Canh Đặc Biệt, Squid & Octopus Congee / Cháo Mực Bạch Tuộc, Spicy Saté Shrimp Watercress Salad / Gỏi Tôm Saté, and Grilled Shrimp on Broken Rice / Cơm Tôm Nướng.
• Noodles: Noodles come in hearty soups, stir-fried with beef or seafood, and as fine rice noodles paired with grilled meats. Examples include House Special Soft Shell Crab Bánh Canh / Bánh Canh Đặc Biệt, Combination Beef Pho (Phở Đặc Biệt), Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Beef / Miến Xào Bò, and Grilled Pork Bánh Hỏi / Bánh Hỏi Thịt Nướng.
• Soups: Comforting bowls range from beef pho and seafood noodle soups to rice congee with chicken, shrimp, or pork spare ribs. Examples include Combination Beef Pho (Phở Đặc Biệt), Seafood Noodle Soup / Hủ Tiếu Đồ Biển, Shrimp & Crabmeat Bánh Canh / Bánh Canh Tôm Cua, and Pork Spare Rib Congee / Cháo Sườn Non.

Additionally, explore Drinks, Chicken, Pasta, Tea, Pho, Salads, and Juices.

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Yes, we offer Takeout

Yes! Banh Canh Tom Cua offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

We serve the following areas: Alief, Bellaire West, Mission Bend, Town West, Meadows Place, Four Corners, Stafford, Bunker Hill Village, Clodine, Sugar Land, Piney Point Village, Addicks, Alief, Hedwig Village, Westchase, Westwood, Hunters Creek Village, Heakers, Bellaire, and Barker.