Houston-based, family-run Vietnamese restaurant Pho Binh announced the permanent closure of its Katy storefront. The restaurant served its final meal on October 30, ending a five-year run in Katy.
Katy Favorite Pho Binh Said Goodbye
Pho Binh has been a landmark restaurant in the Texas dining scene since 1983. Founded by the Nguyen family, Pho Binh started in Houston and later expanded to Katy and other neighborhoods across the metro area.
The menu of the restaurant chain focuses on traditional and authentic Vietnamese flavors with a modern twist. Pho Binh prepares its dishes with fresh and homemade ingredients and offers a welcoming atmosphere.
The restaurant announced the closure in a social media post. The team behind the restaurant shared, “With heavy hearts, we want to share that Pho Binh Katy will be closing its doors on October 30th, Friday.”
“These past five years have been some of the most precious years of our lives. What started as a business became so much more than that,” added the team.
The team did not share any official reason for the Katy closure. However, according to its earlier social media post, the restaurant had been facing difficulties since the fire accident in September.
Following the incident, the restaurant operated on an irregular schedule after its chef suffered burns to his face and neck. The post mentioned that the chef “needs time to rest and heal.”
Remaining Locations
The Chron report mentioned that although the Katy location on Nelson Way has closed, Pho Binh continues to serve the Houston community with its other locations. The restaurant has four remaining locations in the Galleria area, Bellaire, the Heights, and Sharpstown.
The original location of the restaurant on Beamer Road in South Houston and Pho Binh by Night all closed their doors in 2023.
In the post, the restaurant team thanked the community and said, “Though our doors may close, the memories, friendships, and blessings of these five years will forever hold a special place in our hearts.”
With the closure of Pho Binh, the Houston dining community has lost a gem of a place.
