Kau Ba

Name: Kau Ba
Address: 2502 Dunlavy St Ste B, Houston, TX, United States, 77006
Telephone: (713) 497-5300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

374 Reviews

$30 and under

Vietnamese

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Great for outdoor dining

"If I won't eat it, I won't serve it," that's the philosophy behind chef Nikki Tran's cooking style. With two successful restaurants in Vietnam, chef Nikki Tran is bringing her take on vietnamese food across the world to America's hottest food scene, Houston. Freshest ingredients, minimal white sugar, and absolutely no MSG is the catalyst behind every dish that comes out of Kau Ba Kitchen.

With a massive following of hungry diners on social media and her recognition on popular food programs such as Netflix Ugly Delicious or Somebody Feed Phil; chef Nikki Tran is bringing her palette to America with her take on Viet Cajun, VIEJUN

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:15 pm
Phone number
(713) 497-5300
Website
http://www.kaubakitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nikki Tran
Private party facilities
Email kaubasaigonkitchen@gmail.com for private party details

Location
2502 Dunlavy St, Ste B, Houston, TX 77006
Neighbourhood
Montrose
Cross Street
Missouri and Dunlavy
Parking details
Parking to the left hand side of the restaurant. Marked Kau Ba Parking on gate.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

F.o.b.US$10.00
boat load of crab, viejun sauce, cajun salt
Pork Belly Spring RollUS$6.00
pork belly, rice noodle, basil, mint, lettuce, rice paper, eggy shrimp sauce
Homemade DumplingsUS$7.00
pork, shrimp, soy vinegar, sesame seeds
Street Egg RollsUS$7.00
pork, taro, green leaf, pickles, nuoc mam
Vietnamese PizzaUS$9.00
shrimp, egg, rice paper, garlic, green onions
Tamarind ShrimpUS$10.00
tiger shrimp, corn, cilantro
Brussel SproutsUS$7.00
nuoc mam, lemon, olive oil

Biggie

Chef's Fried RiceUS$13.00
shrimp, fish roe, egg, corn, garlic butter, green onions
Truffle Wagyu Banh CuonUS$18.00
wagyu, rice roll, shallot, wood ear mushrooms, truffle nuoc mam
Seafood ViejunUS$36.00
prawns, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes, viejun sauce
Combination PhoUS$10.00
brisket, ribeye, meatball, bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, green onion
Pho GAUS$9.00
chicken breast, bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, green onion
Bun Thit NuongUS$14.00
grilled pork skewers, rice noodles, apples, lettuce, cucumbers, pickles, mint, basil, peanuts, bean sprouts, egg roll
Southern Bun Bo XaoUS$13.00
stir fried beef, rice noodles, apples, lettuce, mint, basil, cucumbers, pickles, peanuts, bean sprouts
MI ChayUS$13.00
king mushroom, egg noodles, mixed vegetables, nuoc mam
Grandma's SubsidyUS$9.00
anchovies, pork belly, green onions, crispy rice, seaweed, sesame seeds
Chicken WangzUS$11.00
nuoc mam caramel, basil, onion

What 374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

374 Reviews

RD
RachelleD
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food! Wonderful service, able to accommodate the food allergies of my guest!
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Guesswho
VIP
Houston
159 reviews
4.0
159 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I had the pho with shrimp, crab, and mussels. It was outstanding. The seafood was very fresh and the broth was delicious.
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Rose
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive service that is not overbearing. Awesome food. Lovely outdoor dining. Most pleasurable experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The flavors were great, however there were no veggies with the dishes, so we were glad to have ordered the Brussels sprouts appetizer. We all left feeling overly bloated, which is odd for us with Vietnamese food. We ordered the Shaking beef, a tofu dish, and the Brussels sprouts and shrimp for the table of 3. Great flavor, odd fullness and lack of veggies. It was quiet inside and also muggy, so little difference between the patio in terms of temperature. Perhaps they need a better door? 3-4 out of 5.
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MargaretT
VIP
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood restaurant with a good dependable menu. There are not as many vegetarian meals as in would like, but the food is good and the outdoor patio is lovely with the good weather.
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LauriW
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very delicious food. Different from any Vietnamese restaurant I’ve dined at. Nice atmosphere. Good drinks too. Chef stopped by tables and was very interested in ensuring we enjoyed the meal.
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MatthewJ
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent menu both food and drinks! Would highly recommend the ribs!
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txchic
Houston
128 reviews
3.0
128 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My husband and I used to love Kau Ba, but we left disappointed this time.
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GCHouston
VIP
Houston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and value. The appetizers were delicious and very much enjoyed my ribs. Will be returning!
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Grandpiper
VIP
Houston
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It was horrible. I was so looking forward to the meal. We had guests from out of town and after talking up the amazing Vietnamese food in Houston, this was embarrassing. The scallops were bland, not sure was up with salmon salad, the escargot had the consistence of a leather shoe, the vermicelli was tasteless, the banh mi bread was soggy and fell apart, and the grandma’s something was a mess. Wish we had gone to our neighborhood pho shop instead.
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Kau Ba is rated 4.5 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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2502 Dunlavy St, Ste B, Houston, TX 77006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Missouri and Dunlavy
Neighbourhood
Montrose
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:15 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking to the left hand side of the restaurant. Marked Kau Ba Parking on gate.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nikki Tran
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kaubakitchen.com/
Phone number
(713) 497-5300
Private party facilities
Email kaubasaigonkitchen@gmail.com for private party details

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Raw

KaubaccioUS$13.00

Smalls

F.o.b.US$10.00

Pork Belly Spring RollUS$6.00

Homemade DumplingsUS$7.00

Street Egg RollsUS$7.00

Vietnamese PizzaUS$9.00

Tamarind ShrimpUS$10.00

Brussel SproutsUS$7.00

Biggie

Chef's Fried RiceUS$13.00

Truffle Wagyu Banh CuonUS$18.00

Seafood ViejunUS$36.00

Combination PhoUS$10.00

Pho GAUS$9.00

Bun Thit NuongUS$14.00

Southern Bun Bo XaoUS$13.00

MI ChayUS$13.00

Grandma's SubsidyUS$9.00

Chicken WangzUS$11.00

What 374 people are saying

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