Bánh khọt — mini Vietnamese crepes — are bánh xèo's adorable little cousin. Made in special cast-iron pans with tiny round indentations, each bánh khọt is a bite-sized crispy crepe with a shrimp perched on top. You eat them the same way as bánh xèo — wrapped in lettuce with herbs and dipped in nước chấm — but the higher crispy-to-filling ratio makes them even more addictive. In Vietnamese restaurants, bánh khọt arrive at the table sizzling and fragrant, and nobody can eat just one plate.
nh mì, but their Vietnamese appetizer selection includes bánh khọt worth ordering. The mini pancakes are small, crispy, and come with proper dipping sauce.Xeo Yum
Xeo Yum serves both banh xeo and banh khot — the crispy crepe's mini cousin. Their banh khot are served in cast-iron plates, each one a tiny cup of crispy rice batter topped with shrimp. Wrap each one in lettuce with herbs and dip in fish sauce. The best spot in Houston for banh khot.
Bún Nhân Quán
A Bellaire hidden gem that specializes in Central Vietnamese snacks, including banh khot. The mini pancakes are perfectly crispy with fresh shrimp on top. The fish sauce is well-balanced — sweet, sour, and salty. Order alongside Hue beef noodle soup for a full Central Vietnamese feast.
Hoàng Gia Quán
Known mainly for wings, Hoang Gia Quan also does a respectable banh khot. The shrimp is fresh and the batter is crispy. Good for sharing as an appetizer before the main event.
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Pho Saigon
Pho Saigon is mainly a pho destination, but their appetizer menu includes banh khot which's surprisingly good. A safe bet if someone in your group wants pho while you crave crispy mini pancakes.
Van Banh Mi & Pho
Van is best known for banh mi, but their Vietnamese appetizer selection includes banh khot worth ordering. The mini pancakes are small, crispy, and come with proper dipping sauce.
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