A Fresh Take on Vietnamese Food in Houston
Vietnamese Comfort Food
Kâu Ba Chef and Owner Nikki Tran is serving up a fresh take on Vietnamese food in Houston. By combining the traditional Vietnamese cuisine of her childhood with the Cajun flavors she fell in love with, Nikki creates something new, unique, and delicious. Kâu Ba reinvents traditional dishes, introduces new ones, and offers a new twist on Vietnamese favorites such as Pho and Bahn Mi.
Ranked Among Houston’s Best Vietnamese Restaurants
Don’t just take our word for it! Houstonia Magazine ranks Kâu Ba among the best Vietnamese food in Houston, stating, “Tran is working in a world of her own.” Nestled in the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, delicious food isn’t the only thing Kâu Ba is serving; the award-winning Vietnamese cuisine at Kâu Ba is complemented by a curated bar program that serves artisanal cocktails.
“Dishes like Saigon Sunrise — a pork-chop and egg cake delight with kimchi apples — prove Tran is working in a world of her own.”
- Timothy Malcolm, Houstonia Magazine
What People Are Saying
“I’ve had a lot of banh mi and pho in this city, Kau Ba is definitely a new favorite. The building and bar are beautiful, it smells delicious as soon as you walk in the door. The cocktails are absolutely amazing and definitely unlike any I’ve ever had. I loved the matcha cocktail, Match Made in Heaven, completely unexpected yet extremely delightful!
— Catherine S.
“Went here for the first time tonight for dinner and I cannot wait to go back. The food was delicious- particularly the dumplings and the Saigon Sunrise. If you like spicy food, ask for their hot sauce (which they also sell bottles of). The drinks were also fantastic and I’m definitely looking forward to going back and trying more. The staff was lovely and the place had a great vibe overall. I’m sure this will quickly become one of my favorites in Houston.”
— Bianca F.
Best Pho In Houston! Brisket Pho is some of the best pho I have ever had in my life. The food was amazing, the staff was very kind and insightful. The atmosphere is chill and hip. You’re going to love this place!
— Peavy R.
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Get on the list to enjoy the best Vietnamese food in Houston. In addition to indoor seating, we have an outdoor patio that is consistently voted one of the best in the city.