When it comes to Vietnamese food, Austin has a hard time competing with its much larger, much more international cousin (Houston). One of the few restaurants that stands up to the test is Sunflower, a nondescript hole in the wall in north Austin. There’s not much to be said except that the place has been around forever and the food is always excellent, whether you’re going for a quick solo lunch or a big group dinner. Just don’t expect to be blown away by the decor.
RECS: The menu is huge so I haven’t tried it all, but the pho soups and bun (vermicelli bowls) are excellent, especially with grilled beef. The vietnamese crepe appetizers (made from rice flour) are also delicious and massive and hard to find elsewhere, best shared between several people.
