Bright lights and minimal atmosphere don’t squelch the topnotch Vietnamese food at this family-run eatery.:
Van Loc Restaurant Review: We pity vegetarians who so often must settle for dishes no more exciting than a slice of tomato with cottage cheese. Van Loc does much to rectify this, offering a wide selection of rich and spicy soups with a water---not broth---base and a few takes on tofu that are as fiery and satisfying as anything meat eaters experience. Tofu is stir-fried with chiles and lemon...
Editorial Review:
A downtown staple since 1966, this Vietnamese restaurant serves almost 200 dishes to Houston vegetarians, vegans and carnivores.