Vú dê — goat udder, a prized Vietnamese drinking food — is a specialty that Houston does well. Quán Dê 79 on Bellaire is one of the few dedicated goat restaurants in the US, serving vú dê (goat udder), dê nướng (grilled goat with lemongrass), cà ri dê (goat curry), and lẩu dê (goat hot pot). Goat is considered a warming food in Vietnamese medicine, making these dishes especially popular during cooler months.
Quán Dê 79
Quán Dê 79 is Houston's dedicated goat restaurant. Their goat udder is sliced thin and grilled over charcoal until the edges crisp while the center stays tender, served with salt, pepper, lime dipping sauce. The full goat menu includes grilled goat, goat curry, and goat hot pot — order multiple preparations for the complete experience. Pair with cold beer, as Vietnamese drinking tradition demands.
Hoang Gia Quan
Hoang Gia Quan offers goat udder and grilled goat alongside their better-known wings and bánh xèo. Their goat dishes are properly seasoned with lemongrass and chili, and the goat udder comes grilled with a generous side of herbs and pickled vegetables. A good secondary option if you want goat alongside other Vietnamese bar favorites.