Clay Pot Restaurant

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date of occurrence: 21st of September, 2024 Food: The food was absolutely lovely to taste, I ordered a pork chop with egg fried rice, whilst my girlfriend ordered a boy of curry and vegetables with cauliflower rice. The pork chop came with an omelette on top, which added a nice extra texture to the meat. The vegetables are what you expect of cooked vegetables; nothing surprising, but just fine. The curry was rich in taste, especially with the subtle kick of Asian spices mixed into. Drinks: I ordered creamy hot tea with Chrysanthemum, whilst my girlfriend ordered iced Vietnamese coffee. The tea, coming in a small tea pot with a small tea cup, was delicately delightful. I found the after taste to be quite quaint, though if you like cups, then I recommend asking for a cup because otherwise youll get a Lilliputian tea cup that requires baby sips. The coffee, as my girlfriend detailed, had a strong caffeine after taste, but the initial taste was pleasant. The aroma of the coffee, as she detailed, was also pleasant. The taste of the coffee got better once the ice melted. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was pleasant, but nothing unwonted. It is the usual one can expect in Texas, as long as you arent causing a scene, or being disruptive. Service: I was swift to become cognizant that the staff team was on the short end for the day. Three people running what looked like a Lilliputian bar, reception, taking orders, checking on customers, cleaning, etc. For this, I am content with the wait time. It took maybe 10 or 15 minutes, but with the hassle of being short-staffed, it is important to be considerate of this fact. The staff are friendly and patient, as long as you dont test their buttons or make a scene of course.

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

The food is delicious. The service was efficient, friendly and just great all around. Veggie dumplings were so damn good too.

Date: a month ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I never write reviews but this place deserves this review to warn people of the terrible food and service. I respect people s time and money therefore I think I m doing my due diligence of putting this review on here to prevent future people from feeling scammed and cheated. I came here with my friends and loved ones to have lunch after graduation. My friend who was graduating ordered a vegan pho which came out differently than what she ordered in a prior visit. It tasted disgusting and the broth was just not right. It was extremely sour, almost like food when it goes bad. When it was brought to attention, they sent the bowl back to the kitchen and brought out the same bowl of pho. Unbelievable. My friend did not eat her meal due to how bad the food was. When asked if the item can be taken off the bill, our waiter (who claims he is the manager) said that she would be charged for both bowls?? This is absurd due to the fact that she did not eat either bowls. We asked to speak with the manager and the waiter said he was the manager and that the other manager was busy cooking in the kitchen. He said it was the owner s policy to charge as such and after some debate, said that we would need to pay for one of the bowls. I ve never been to a restaurant that would not compensate for bad food. Not only that, the service was slow and the waiter had an attitude when taking our orders and serving us. He treated us like we were an inconvenience, rather than customers. Owner, if you are reading this I hope you reconsider your policies and choice of employees. Future customers, if you would like to be valued and treated with respect and good food please go somewhere else.

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

Best, curry in town

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

Nice place since the renovation. The food came out in a Clay pot.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Great Waco restaurant. Known for Pho and other treats, but stop by in randomly for seasonal treats. The mango pork belly was phenomenal: tender, sweet, spicy, just heavenly goodness. Can get busy depending on the time but well worth it. Vegetarian options: A lot of dishes can be made with tofu for the protein or just veggies.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 2

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Wait staff very attentive. Nice restaurant.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Food is good and well, come again

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Very good, pho deluxe s portion is good. We will come back again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 1

missed items in order extra eggroll

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed the food in the Clay Pot Restaurant. We tried the Clay Pot Curry and the Deluxe Pho, both were delicious. Cool atmosphere inside the restaurant with nice decorations.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 2

Had Stans Clay Pot with beef. The beef tasted rubbery. Broccoli was good. Overall it wasnt good and I likely wont come back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Great place for a bowl of pho in Waco. Service was excellent, pho tastes authentic, however the shaking beef is not recommended

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Excellent pho

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

Decent place, but not amazing.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Awesome place ever, where I could enjoy with my pet. Awesome Vietnamese food, fried rice and dumplings. There garden area is awesome. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Excellent Thai food.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 2

Overpriced food. The taste of the food not that great

Date: 5 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Its enjoyable, me and my family came here and my father is normally very picky on his food but somewhat he loved it we stayed here during dessert and its pretty comfortable and a awesome atmosphere I recommend this even for vegan options are on there I recommend going to this place

Date: 5 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Was second in line for the reopening and the decor was beautiful! It was lovely as was our waiter and food. I ordered the pho w/meatball and wanted a 32 oz bowl but I believe they only serve that size for dinner so I got a 20 oz instead. For $11 it was delicious and very filling definitely check them out! Edit: while I still come regularly and enjoy the pho, some days the pho is extremely bland and its really disappointing

Date: 5 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 2

Food was delicious but PLEASE keep in mind if you plan on sitting outside to enjoy the weather do ~NOT~ get your hopes up. We asked & they immediately said no, it s was temporary closed. We still decided to dine in, everything was fine until a group came & asked to sit outside & they told them YES. Tried to write a review from the QR code that was on the table & they never got back to us..

Date: 6 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Atmosphere is wonderful outside so peaceful I loved it service on point ask for Andrian so wonderful and sweet food was amazing worth the trip you wont be disappointed most definitely I recommend this place I will come back my bestie has the fried rice I had the sesame chicken with fried rice everything was so fresh

Date: 6 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

The food is not great, certainly not real Pho and much too expensive for what it is, which is basically chicken noodle soup with some basil on the side. And just as a reminder to the people at the restaurant reading this review - fish sauce and eggs are NOT vegan and should not be listed as such. I mean, come on, you guys.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Chicken pho soup and jalapeño chicken clay pots are our favorites but there are way more delicious items on the menu. On this cold day we had pho chicken soup and peach tea!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Love Clay Pot so much, the pineapple fried rice is heavenly and probably one of my favorite foods ever. Amazing service, and the cutest little place.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 2

I loved this place until I founded the bandaid inside my pho an now I m sick as a dog been throwing up I wouldn t recommend anyone to eat here until they get an inspection an pass it it s very obvious they don t wear gloves cause how else would a bandaid end up in my pho sooo disgusting

Date: 7 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 1

We were on the way back from Austin to Dallas. We Google for a pho near me in Waco, Texas. We stopped by this place. The waitress was very good. The pho or Vietnamese noodles soups were terrible. The worst pho we ever ate. I am sorry. I wouldnt recommend it.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Second time here the pho is top notch....if your near and a pho fan try this place . The imperial rolls are also amazing.we will definitely be back for more !!! Great job to the kitchen

Date: 7 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 3

Fast friendly service, nice setting, food was very bland

Date: 7 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 3

Visited Clay Pot for the first time in years on a trip home and was underwhelmed. I used to absolutely love this restaurant, but todays experience was disappointing. The staff were extremely rude. When we arrived, the restaurant was empty besides three occupied tables, but the hostess told us off for not calling ahead for a party of 7. When the food came out, one of the dishes was not what we ordered and the waitress, irritated, slammed down one of the curries on the table so that it sloshed everywhere with no apology or offer to help clean up. The missing dish was obviously rushed and undercooked when brought out. And then, when the last member of our party joined, the waitress made it clear she was not pleased another person had arrived and, before even taking their order, felt it necessary to inform them that they would have to wait for their food as if they had demanded special treatment. Very strange experience and not one Im particularly interested to repeat, regardless of how delicious the food was.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Wonderful restaurant. Ive been coming here since 2008 when it was a BYOB off I-35. The food is all wholesome and you can feel how healthy it is. Always brings back memories of really good times when I was younger.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 2

ABSOLUTELY a terrible experience at this restaurant today. Cons I had to ask for menus. I had to ask for silverware. Ordered appetizers and they brought them out with the main course after a very long wait for it all. Pros Food really was DELICIOUS! I m definitely not coming back to this restaurant even though the food was FANTASTIC and I m definitely NOT RECOMMENDING this place to anyone. Just a huge let down of an experience especially after hyping up this establishment to my family of 7! Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

Decent pho and claypot rice.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

The food was very good.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

The pork spring rolls were amazing the pork was cooked good and the slight apple slice in it i didnt think it was going to work but i was mistaken. i got the pho with brisket the broth was a little heavy but still really good Honestly ive tried every other pho place in waco area and The Clay Pot is the best. sugar and spice was trash the one inside union hall was trash

Date: 9 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Food is excellent.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 2

This is not authentic Vietnamese food. Our appetizer sampler and dishes were luke warm. The prices were too high for the quality of the food that was mediocre at best.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 2

My husband and I always try a new pho place in every town we visit, so when this came up with 4.4 stars out of 1000+ reviews, we were happy to try it. The restaurant is clean, and well decorated. I know because we stood at the hosts stand for over 5 minutes without a single person even acknowledging we existed, so we had plenty of time to look around. Two of the employees were clearly busy, while a third stood at the back counter for the entire duration of our visit, and apparently it wasnt their job to assist the other two in any way. We finally got sat, and the person who sat us literally just grabbed menus, had us follow them, and then told us the server would come, but not once did they even make eye contact with us? Weird, but not really a big deal in and of itself. Except then we sat, and sat, and sat.... Finally a server wandered up and half-assedly took our order. The whole time we watched another couple standing up front just being ignored. Our hot tea came out first, but with no sugar, offer of sugar, and our table didnt even have condiments. My husband had to grab a set of everything off of a nearby table. And the person who prepared the tea just dropped a tea bag into a pot of hot water, instead of pouring the water over the tea bag, so it was really weak, even for a jasmine tea. Food came out in a reasonable time frame and was served, and it was ok. Not great, but certainly not the worst pho weve ever had, except it came without chopsticks or veggies, so we had to sit and wait for those to come out separately. We ate, and never saw our server back at our table the entire time we ate. We did watch multiple groups wait at the front being ignored. Some waited, some left, and some seated themselves. We were pretty close to taking bets on which one it was going to be, when our server finally reappeared and we asked for our check. They... Dont do checks? He picked up a hand-held thing, read the total at us, and stuck it out for us to put a card in. That was it, and then he looked annoyed when I had it print a paper check, instead of text one. Except, we get our paper check (after weve paid and cant make corrections), and it turns out they double charged my husband for the meat in his pho. We just left at that point. Pho can be really hit or miss, but this place was definitely a miss.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 3

This is a quick order, eat, go restaurant. The clay pot meal we ordered was not what we were expecting. It was less rice and almost like a soup. The sampler appetizer was good though. Dont think we will be back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Food was delicious

Date: 10 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

First time, so pleasantly surprised. The entree selections were varied and great. Lots of members of our group had different things and really loved each meal. The curry was a favorite, and the chicken with rice dish was also a highlight. I would definitely return many times.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Always always excellent- whatever I order. Must try the pineapple fried rice!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Food was excellent. We came on a Saturday night so they were pretty busy but service was really slow. Friendly staff but took 20mins to get our drinks and an hour for the food to come.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

This place was horrible. The food was over priced and over salted. We ordered beef pho, steamed dumplings, and ox tail. The pho broth was way too salty and the noodles were chewy (undercooked) The ox tail was too salty and a small portion for $28. The white rice was hard it seemed old. The bean sprouts were brown and when we mentioned all the issues the servers said it was normal. Please don t go here. It s a waste of money for gross food. Server was awkward. You are better off going to an authentic Vietnamese restaurant.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

The Pho deluxe was sooooo good. Went here with my friend and her son and I m obsessed!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 1

Date: 11 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 2

Date: 11 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Tasty?! Filling?! Delicious??!! Ive had the same dish each time, and its so good, the meat is almost chocolatey(?), and the sauce is good. And ohhhh, the cold matcha tea is addicting. Might be one of my new favorite places in Waco! Dietary restrictions: They have almond milk!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Had sesame chicken, which was delicious!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Great starters and delicious main courses. Cozy setting with good service. Dont forget the vietnamese coffe and thai tea!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 2

The waitress was more focused on talking with her friends than taking care of tables. Once we got our food there was a dead fly in the food that looked like it got cooked in. This used to be a great place but doesnt seem to be anymore.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 1

Would like to tell the owner.

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

A very welcoming environment with excellent service and food

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

This is a nice little casual place in waco downtown. Food was good. Friendly staff. We came here on on way back from Austin to dallas and found this place. Will def go back if i can Vegetarian options: Nice amount of options for vegetarians

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 1

The Crawfish fried rice gave me horrible food poisoning. I was sick and had explosive diarrhea for days. They only had two servers so service was quite slow. Would not recommend. Wish I could get my money back.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

The food is amazing favorite lunch spot

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

I hope Waco appreciates having Clay Pot. I have eaten at Vietnamese restaurants all over the United States and Vietnam . The food, service and atmosphere are five stars. BYOB

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu includes vegan options and Vietnamese options, not just nuggets. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 1

Unknown, service slow sat for a while web site not updated horrible. Won t be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Claypot is one of our favorite places in Waco! My wife and I almost always get the Stans Claypot with Beef. (My wife prefers it without broccoli)

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

I hated the food it was cold and mediocre. It was very pricey as well,you would think for the price it would be good.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Best Pho in town!

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 2

The food was ok but the server was rude and didnt seem very adept what they were employed for. Because of that they then overcharged us for silly little things. Then the manager fought over the surcharges...it all felt kinda petty.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Best pho soup around. Needs more recognition!!

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Havent been in since the remodel, and it looks so nice! So glad this Waco staple got to keep going. They back up the cute interior with delicious food and the staff is wonderful Vegetarian options: They can make almost all theyre dishes vegetarian or vegan Parking: There is a few street parking spots and there is also a smallish lot next to the restaurant but it is shared with other nearby businesses so I might be hard to find parking depending on when you come. Kid-friendliness: They have a good section for kids that has dishes they would be comfortable with, like chicken nuggets.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

If you like Vietnamese food, then this is the spot for you. The meal was delicious, and the atmosphere was very laid back. Our waitress was very attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. I definitely recommend this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Just saying, Blasian Asian and Curry up and wok this way take notes. Each time I come here to get my to go order they give me plenty of food. I don t feel like I m paying for a box of nothing. They serve you like you re family and that s what I really love about this place. I have not had a chance to dine in, but I definitely plan to soon! So far, no complaints! Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

I love love love this place! The atmosphere the staff the food! The color of this restaurant is my favorite color and its green! Even the employees where like an emerald green top! The energy and Vibe is always calm and relaxed! The food is excellent! Try the dumplings and the beef fried rice. Even the fountain drinks have a different crisp to them. Its a magical little spot with excellent food, it feels like somebodys grandma is back there making it just for you. I appreciate you Clay Pot. Many blessings to all of you guys! Thank you for serving Waco Parking: There are parking spaces up front on the street and then right around the corner next to true love theres a parking lot with plenty of parking.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

Absolutely disgusting, I found a fly in my soup and the friend I dined with had undercooked pork. Service was not great either. I ve never had to leave a review before but had to warn others, do NOT eat here!

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 1

Messed up my order Ordered chicken vermicelli, got beef, sent it back. Too much heat, its really humid and the AC doesnt seem to work

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

Messed up my order twice. Ordered chicken pineapple rice, got beef, sent it back and it took them 25 minutes, and they forgot to salt the fried rice, tasted bland. Humid inside as well, really hot and uncomfy. Would not go again

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

Gave my order to the wrong person and told us after 35mins of waiting that it was given to someone else. Waiting for them to remake the order was supposed to take 30min then the host changed it to 45+. Super unorganized here.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

It s been a couple months since I ve been. I came back after the remodel and it was a totally different place. There are servers and hosts and the food was even better. The decorations were done right. No more funny instruments hanging in space. It really is a different place with a nice dining atmosphere. The quantity of food was much larger than I remember. I will definitely come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

I tried the Pho with shrimp as the protein. Since it was to go, I reheated the broth in the microwave. Added the vermicelli first, then the broth and vegetables. I wanted to try the broth before adding the Sriracha sauce, Hoisin sauce, and soy sauce. I have not slurpped anything in a while, and I am glad I was not the restaurant. I would put the broth on most dishes. I wasnt sure I would enjoy the Pho, but now I look forward to trying more versions. Parking: There are maybe twenty parking spots, so I arrived early as previously I had difficulty finding any parking spots.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. The back patio is beautiful and perfect for when the weather is nice!

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 1

Food wasn t the best, service was terrible. We ordered vegetarian dishes and received all meat dishes. Wouldn t recommend coming here.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 3

Good food but waiter made a mistake and served pineapple rice instead of the rice we ordered. He didnt offer to remake it but suggested we could just not eat the pineapple. There was also a $2 service charge on my bill and when asked why he said its for the system and pointed at the cash register.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 4

Havent been here in years, due to traveling. Food was great, not how I remembered, but thats how our memories are, right?

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

Super clean. Very tasty food all around. Slower food service than I expected but worth the wait. Definitely a hidden gem in the city. 4.1

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Great new remodel. The place looks great. Chris was our waiter and he was friendly and prompt. Great service. The Pho with brisket was great. The broth was very soothing. Like a hug from the inside. The chicken fried rice was very good and unlike some places they do use egg and you can see it. Overall everything was great!

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Good food great service and affordable prices

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Delicious food. Great service. Nice ambience, not to loud

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Best Pho ever Vegetarian options: There are many meat-free options on the menu. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Best food, best waitstaff in Waco- Continually improving on perfection. Best pho I have ever eaten.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 2

This used to be our favorite restaurant but last night we left extremely disappointed. We ordered pineapple fried rice, wonton soup, and rare beef/chicken pho. The food was so bland that my husband and I barely ate and wasted the rest. It makes me sad how water-downed the food has become and how they keep veering further away from authentic Vietnamese.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 1

Tried this place last year and I m confused how people think this is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. If you re looking for a watered-down, overly sweet version of Asian food, then this might be for you.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 2

This restaurant is recommended in the best restaurants not to miss in Waco. I wish I would have missed it. Restaurant was extremely cold. Everyone was wearing their jackets. The food was not amazing, lack of flavors. The clay pot was extremely sweet. Prices are high for quality and environment. You need to order before sitting. However the staffs were very friendly and helpful.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

I loved my visit at clay pot. It was 10/10 I would eat again. The service was great and the food was amazing. Vegetarian options: Plenty of options

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Clay Pot Restaurant is an inviting and cozy Asian sit-down restaurant that serves a variety of delicious and authentic dishes. The menu features a range of traditional dishes, including steaming hot bowls of pho, a popular Vietnamese noodle soup made with flavorful broth, rice noodles, and a variety of meats and vegetables. For those looking for something heartier, there are also a variety of curries available, each packed with bold and aromatic flavors. The restaurants dishes are made with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether youre in the mood for a comforting bowl of pho or a spicy curry, Clay Pot Restaurant has something for everyone. The restaurants warm and friendly atmosphere makes it the perfect place to gather with friends and family and enjoy a delicious meal.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Great Pho, one of our favorite Waco spots. Parking: When busy, parking close is a challenge, but plenty of parking not far away. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

I always get the vegan pho and always enjoy it. Its plant based and broth is tomato based and very tasty. Vegetarian options: Vegan options available.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Decent vegan choices. By default it is not spicy so ask for spice level when you order Vegetarian options: Very good vegan choices

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 1

This place is an absolute scam!!! The pho is not good quality at all and they tried to skimp my mom out on extra tendon (which we paid $4.49 for) by adding no tendons to the pho and a tiny piece of fat. Sure on the menu adding additional protein to the pho is $.50 but what they don t tell you adding more than one protein is $4.49. I m disappointed that this is where I took my parents when they came to visit Baylor. :(

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

This is a must visit every time I go to Waco. The ambience of the restaurant and the aromas and taste of the tea and food are amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Okay, gave this place another chance and it didnt disappoint. Last time I came to this place was in 2021 and didnt come back until today. I like that we can simply order now at front. I realized I didnt give enough chance to explore this place more. I got pho and I would say that even they didnt give the usual toppings to the pho (Thai basil, sprouts, pepper etc), Id grade it A- for the broth. I only tried the beef brisket though. Ill try the beef tenderloin next time and maybe it will be A+. We will see, I still like Sugar Spice pho, so this really comes as a tie since they didnt serve the toppings. The vermicelli bowl is great too, the pork meat is fantastic! But again, its missing the chopped spring rolls toppings and the vinegar sauce. The meat is really good though! I just dont like that they use a larger noodles in the vermicelli bowls. The dumplings look and taste authentic like homemade. Altogether, a great experience and evening. They have a patio at the back too, nice place to get away and not feel youre in an Asian fastfood.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Dont be misled by the prices that you see as you wait for service: they arbitrarily charge more at the counter. Food is decent but not exactly exciting. If I were to return, I would likely order a loaded phó bowl; the sesame chicken was uninspiring. Parking: The lot at the end of the block was almost full, and I dont know where the overflow parking is.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 3

I gave 3 stars because of the food. It was our first time here and no one acknowledged us when we walked in. We pretty much firgued it out that we had to order from the counter on our way to leave (but still decided to support our Vietnamese business). The waitress who took our order was friendly. But we wish we were told to take our chopsticks and sauces. We sat at the patio it was nice setting. However, the waitress was unfriendly and cold. When we walked out, not one staff acknowledged or just simply smiled or said bye. We were pretty much feel unwelcome, sadly. Otherwise, the food was fast and tasty. Both of us had mixed feelings and frankly might not be back here again.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Wow, lettuce as big as your hand! And the rest of the food was good too. Farmers welcome n i ây (here).

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

The food was good but service lacked some quality.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

was visiting the area and was pleasantly surprised. it was delicious! i got bun bo hue soup asian-approved. the patio was also very pretty! spacious and private (can t see the streets)

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Great pho!

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Really enjoyed the outdoor dining area. The staff was nice and helpful. The food was okay: nice to have vegetarian options, but the flavor was lacking.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Clean good food

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Very good Thai food, the curry had amazing Thai flavors and the price was very good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 3

Its a nice at atmosphere. Food is great. However, the wait was long for food. Took about 45 minutes when I went. In addition, the staff were hiding in the corner, chatting instead of working.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Some of the best food Ive ever had!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Fantastic spot in downtown Waco

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 1

Change back to servers and menus! New model of service is awful. We won t be back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

The most disgusting food I have ever eaten. If I could give negative stars I would. The food tasted horrible. Water: we were giving dirty cups they were supposed to be clear but they were so scratched up and used they were brown Sesame chicken: I have never seen a restaurant take fried chicken strips and cut them up and call it sesame chicken. If you can imagine Sonics popcorn chicken mixed with water down sesame sauce then you can imagine this dish. Down right horrible and a slap in the face to the culture of the food it was trying to represent. Meatballs: Salty and tasted like they had cleaning products in them. Egg rolls: Tasted like they had cleaning products in them, but fried I m not sure who is leaving the 1100 reviews, but totally misleading. Im assuming it was a promotion or paid thing because this was nasty as heck.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

Man.. this place was disgusting. My girlfriend and I went here for lunch and ordered the chicken egg rolls, pineapple fried rice and sesame chicken Idk how these place has so many good reviews.. maybe they were paid for. Only thing this place has going is a nice patio Every single item tasted like the food went bad. My pineapples tasted like cardboard, the food was unseasoned, the sauces were gooey vs being a liquid. Some bites of the food tasted like dish washing soap. We left after a about 5 bites it was unbearable and we didn t want potential food poisoning. Avoid this place and just go elsewhere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

We got the clay pot with chicken and the beef kt. All was very hot (temperature) and the vegetables were very crunchy! I love this place and will return. The prices are also reasonable. Some advice to the owners...the wait staff are unfriendly (no smiles) and the green tea should have leaves and not tea bags. Otherwise, the food was tasty and great and well prepared.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 4

The taste of the rice noodles was a bit disappointing, but I recommend the roll!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 1

Pork was drier than the sahara desert

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Got the vegan curry clay pot and the veggie dumplings. The food was sooo good, I will always stop here on my way to Austin. The dumplings have soy meat in them, so don t be scared

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 2

I used to eat here all the time when I lived in Waco and loved it. Unfortunately was not the case today. Had spring rolls and the shrimp was fishy smelling and peanut sauce soupy and watered down. Had the steak stir fry that they claimed was tender, flavor was okay but extremely chewy and cheap cut of meat. Probably wont ever come back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Really good food, quick preparation and friendly service. Note : they are currently without an alcohol beverage license and i like a beer or wine with my food so i did take out. They said they are in process of getting it reinstated. I will surely go back. Cheers

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Best vegan asian food Ive ever had. Boba and asian noodle bowls are the go to

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

One of our favorite restaurants in Waco! If unsure about what to order, get the chicken clay pot.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Got food to go so I can t review the environment. But this food is so. damn. good. I ordered the spring fried rice with veggies as my protein, and added a fried egg and jalapeños, probably the best fried rice I ve ever had. The dumplings and pho are delicious too. Please try this place!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 1

Just got a Doordash order and the peanut sauce clay pot gave me for my spring rolls is clearly bad, the top of the container was poofed and when I opened it , I smelled it and it smells like beer! It also doesnt look right. So disappointing

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

We were traveling and dropped in for a bowl of Pho. The chicken broth was wonderful and flavorful. The beef broth was exquisite, and the beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. If youre a pho-natic, youll love this place! We try Pho in different cities quite often, and this ranks as one of the best bowls weve ever had. Its really that good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

The place you go for pho! Great menu and the people there have good attitude with the clients, space inside and outside.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Pretty good place for Pho in Waco. The portion size is good and the noodles are of right consistency. Nothing to complain about. Though, it is fairly Americanized so dont expect raw meat or tripe parts.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Spring rolls impressed me . And they re not stingy with their meat on their pho

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Great food, service and location, the employees are polite and respectful and the restaurant is clean

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Very good authentic menu selection. Service was a bit slow, but everything was made fresh. For some reason were unable to serve alcohol perhaps a licensing issue. There were some flies in the restaurant that were annoying, but overall I would definitely go back. Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian options available. I had the veg. Curry which was great.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Best Asian food around

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 2

I m honestly a little surprised at so many great reviews for this place. My husband and me recently ate here on a weekend visit to Waco, as it s supposedly rated one of the top restaurants in the area. I should ve listened to the other negative reviews but thought to myself that maybe the other people were just hypercritical. We ordered grilled pork spring rolls to start and the rice paper was so hard it was inedible. The inside wasn t bad but it s hard to enjoy something when you can t even eat the whole thing. The peanut sauce also had zero peanut flavor oddly enough. My husband ordered the grilled pork and pork egg roll vermicelli and I got the pork egg roll vermicelli. The best part of both dishes was the pork egg rolls. The remainder of the dish lacked serious flavor. I definitely would not revisit this restaurant.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 3

Counter order. Service service (get y to our own water silverware.. sauces ) throughout except that they bring the food to you table.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 3

Pretty forgettable. Bland dish. Added a lot of salt and chili sauce. That helped.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

10/10, would come again

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 2

Food was aweful.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Great Friendly Service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

I dont understand the hype of this restaurant. We are Vietnamese-American and were severely disappointed in the quality and taste of the food. The pork bowl had a gamey flavor and was not chargrilled like in most vermicelli bowls. My kids would not touch the chicken egg rolls as they had a dull non-seasoned flavor. Also the access to this restaurant is a nightmare due to construction.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

I love Clay Pot!! Very good asian cuisine with alot of good options. I love the vibe of the back patio, but it does make me very sad that the water feature doesnt work in the back It would elevate the place so much more!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 1

Worst service I ve ever had at clay pot yesterday the young man was extremely rude when I was asking about my order & he said that s just the way we do it have been for years. Young man I ve been coming to clay it since Baylor that was in 06.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 2

Quality isnt there anymore...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

Overall good. Meat had good flavor. A little tough.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Good!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Clay Pot has the best Pho in Waco!!! Get the traditional pho, remove the onions and add tomatoes. You ll crave it every day after.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

The food is pretty good but my biggest issue is they need to clean the condiment Lids and refrigerat some of them like the fish sauce. My wife got very sick we ate the same thing and i did not get sick, she used alot of the condiments i did not. They where visible gross on top of the bottle some with finger prints aswell. I did not tell management but I probably should have.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

This is my second time being here. When you walk in the menu is on a large banner before you get to the counter to order. I had Stans pot with brown rice and tofu. It was nice and hot. Good chunks of tofu. I used chopsticks, but I did need a spoon at the end. I will definitely be going there again to explore more of their menu. The place was quiet, clean, and the staff was friendly.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 1

Very very bad !!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 1

Disappointment, I expected lots of clean flavors for my grilled vermicelli bowl. My egg rolls and spring rolls were no better. The peanut sauce was watered down and bland. That was the food. The music choice was so loud and not conducive to an eating environment. I had anxiety while chewing my food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 2

Food was OK..... music was so loud and annoying. Really ruined the mood.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 2

If you know and like Vietnamese food don t eat here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

The food was good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 2

They told me the spicy fish soup was spicy. It was plain as water. :(

Date: 2 years ago