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Kathy's Kitchen

4.8 203 reviews 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM 2611 Strawberry Rd, Pasadena, TX 77502, United States

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Kathy's Kitchen has quickly established itself as a gem in Pasadena, TX, with its cozy ambiance and a menu that showcases authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Guests rave about the Banh Mi, describing the toasted baguette filled with butter, pate, and marinated meats as both tender and flavorful. Priced at just $6, it’s a steal for the quality. The vibrant Rice Platter is another highlight, featuring grilled pork or chicken alongside a savory pork egg roll for only $9.99.

What truly sets Kathy's Kitchen apart is its dedication to customer experience. Diners have praised the friendly and attentive service, enhancing the overall experience. One patron shared their delight in the quick service while enjoying the Vermicelli Bowl with shrimp, again underscoring the restaurant's efficient food preparation.

People also adore their Taro Coconut Smoothie and the Fried Rice, which was noted for being light and ungreasy—a refreshing change from typical offerings. Overall, with its welcoming atmosphere and consistently delicious dishes, Kathy's Kitchen has become a must-visit spot for both locals and newcomers alike. This eatery is a thrilling addition to Pasadena's dining scene, and I can't wait to return!

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Kathy's Kitchen before visiting.

Reviews for Kathy's Kitchen

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Review highlights

Based on 203 reviews

Kathy's Kitchen consistently receives praise for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly and attentive service, and diverse Vietnamese menu offerings. Customers highlight the quality and flavor of standout dishes such as bánh mì, beef pho, and various seafood and chicken options. The restaurant is noted for its efficient service with minimal wait times and a cozy, relaxed setting, though the space is described as somewhat small. Popular beverages like taro coconut smoothies and house-made milk tea also contribute to the positive dining experience. Frequent menu updates and well-prepared sides, including flavorful fried rice and tender pork ribs, further enhance the appeal, making Kathy's Kitchen a favored spot for casual, flavorful Vietnamese cuisine.

S R
Jul 05, 2025

Place is cute a bit small but the atmosphere is chill. Love their taro coconut smoothie. My kids enjoyed the orange chicken with white rice and broccoli. The customer service is great too.

Mari
Jun 24, 2025

The food is great! I ordered the vermicelli bowl with shrimp. There was practically no wait, the food was ready pretty fast. There’s high tables and the atmosphere is nice. The servers are attentive and friendly, I would definitely visit this restaurant again!

Adriana Sanchez-Black
Jun 21, 2025

Food was on point I had the bahn mi. The pork was delicious and the bread was PERFECT. I would have taken a photo but I ate the sandwich too quickly. The staff is super welcoming and friendly. I can't wait to come back.

jazmin gomez
May 26, 2025

Bahn mi was tender and flavorful, house made milk tea was delicious, and their beef pho was also really good.

fabian gomez
May 21, 2025

We went during the grand opening and a few times since then and it's been excellent every time. They have fast friendly service and a variety of delicious food to choose from which changes weekly. Pork ribs were tender and I really liked the grilled/rotisserie chicken. The fried rice was very tasty too and it wasn't greasy like all the other local places I've tried and it had pork in it too which is very nice. The banh mi was delicious and well worth the money. The pork in it was very tender and juicy and the bread was toasted just right. My favorite drink was the strawberry banana smoothie which is rare because I'm lactose intolerant and this one didn't wreck me. This is my new favorite sandwich shop which is great because Cali Sandwich on Travis St. is too far. Welcome to Pasadena Kathy, glad you chose this location!

Cat T.
May 12, 2025

I'm so excited a new Vietnamese opened up in the area. I ate here for lunch with my dad today and am excited to return. Plenty of parking outside right off of Strawberry and their sign is hard to miss! The interior is modernized with white and grey tones with tasteful, Asian inspired decoration. I loved the set-up where they had quick to-go combo options if you need to be in and out which is kore Chinese style food but if you're dining in they offer pho as well. They serve a variety of boba teas with lactose free options. They have egg rolls as well as bahn mis. My dad and I shared a combo with half fried rice and half lo mein. We suggested they and more flavor to the lo mein and the server said she would relay the info to the chef. other than that the pork and fried chicken wings were so delicious and I enjoyed the taro smoothie we ordered with coconut jelly. For $17 we were happy. They made a small mistake with our drink order and made us another free small drink as a sorry. Now that is good customer service. I will be back again to try the other foods on the menu! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick, yummy, and convenient lunch meal. The owners and employees are super friendly as well and will converse with you.

Andre Gobin
May 10, 2025

Very cute, clean and nice place, it's small but very welcoming. The food I had was delicious, banh mi and wonton soup. The prices were very good. The girls at the counter were very pleasant and attentive, you can see what's going on in the kitchen and everything looks so clean and organized. I'll def come back for a quick lunch again.

jcstrickland1982
Apr 09, 2025

Some of the best, if not the best, Vietnamese food I’ve ever had. The vermicelli bowl is my go-to but today I had the grilled pork banh mi and wonton soup. It was so delicious!!!! Best banh mu I’ve had in a long, long time and the wonton soup was fantastic as well. Always love grabbing lunch here. As does most of our office. Great food and great people running the place. Cannot recommend enough!!!!

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Address
2611 Strawberry Rd, Pasadena, TX 77502, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Vietnamese restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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