Pho and more 🍜 These Houston area restaurants have mastered the art of making noodles

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, chef Chris Shepherd is traveling around the Houston area for the best noodle dishes.

The episode of course includes Pho Saigon which has consistently delivered quality meals for more than 25 years.

Pho Saigon

2808 Milam St. | Houston

11625 Broadway St., 155 | Pearland

10227 W. Grand Parkway S, 101 | Richmond

12661 Tomball Parkway, 800 | Houston

890 South Mason Rd. | Katy

13610 West Airport, 100 | Sugar Land

15754 FM 529 | Houston

2553 Gessner Rd. | Houston

10901 N Lamar, A108 | Austin

Owner Mechelle Tran began working at her family’s restaurants when she was young. Despite expanding to nine locations, her mom is still hand sewing the spice bags that flavor each bowl of pho.

Many noodle dishes, including the vermicelli are must-tries on the menu, but Chris also discovered Pho Saigon has an impressive and delicious drink selection too.

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Noodle Master

4539 Garth Rd. #210A | Baytown

8201 Broadway St. Ste 101 | Pearland

6823 Spencer Hwy, Ste A | Pasadena (Currently closed for renovation)

Chris also dropped into Noodle Master where they’re hand pulling homemade noodles for every dish from lo mein to General Tao’s chicken.

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San Dong Noodle & Dumplings

9938 Bellaire Blvd. | Houston

This Taiwanese spot has been serving Houstonians since 1994 with hand-pulled noodles made fresh daily.

More “Eat Like a Local” restaurants featured in this episode

“Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd” is your guide to the best food in Houston. Watch new episodes Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KPRC 2.

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