Xeo Yum is a Vietnamese eatery located in a food hall in Midtown. They are known for their bánh…read morexèo, which is a crispy Vietnamese crepe/pancake. The filling is placed in a pan and then a thin layer of batter made with tumeric and coconut milk yellow batter is poured on top. You wrap the lettuce around the bánh xèo/bánh khọt and dip it in the fish sauce. I got the bánh khọt and the bò né. Bánh khọt is like a mini, thicker version of bánh xèo and came with nine pieces. Their bánh khọt was crispy, sweet and savory, and went well with the fish sauce. Although the portions initally look small, they are very filling. The bò né was filling and sizzling when it came out. It also came with a side of salad. The meat was tender. I really liked the bánh khọt and would definitely come back for them. It's nice having an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in our area, close to us, so we don't have to make the trek to Bellaire every time we crave some Viet food!

Typically, when an Asian business has a cheeky name like Xeo Yum, it's widely assumed that it's…read moreheavily Americanized and therefore shouldn't be taken seriously. I couldn't have been more wrong. Xeo Yum (#1) as it turns out is one of the most legit Vietnamese places in Midtown serving up some of the city's best banh xeo and banh khot. Located inside of a Food Hall (#2) in the back corner, they have low-key become a destination and without question, the most popular stall in the entire place. The fan base didn't happen overnight but is a direct result of Chef Cuong Nguyen's commitment to quality Vietnamese fare. Banh Xeo is their signature item, which is also known as a sizzling crepe or pancake made of rice flour, tumeric, and coconut milk. The banh xeo holds well, is perfectly crispy, and is nicely stuffed with an assortment of beans sprouts, shrimp, and some of the best grilled pork belly I've had. Another specialty item that doesn't get enough mention is their banh khot, which is similar but has a mini muffin / cupcake like appearance made in a specialty cast iron mold. This version is wonderfully crispy and pairs perfectly with fresh greens and fish sauce with some funk. It is my favorite item here. Some have argued they also serve one of the best bo ne (#3), the Vietnamese version of steak and eggs served in a skillet. The chunks of beef are nice and tender with just a tad of char, served with two fried eggs, and a banh mi baguette with a mix of butter and spare. Normally I think of spam or sausage included with the meats, but Chef Cuong's spin is with cherry tomatoes. It's a different approach and I'm not mad at it. Folks not looking for this can shoot for bo luc lac, aka shaking beef, which is also recommended. The staff here is sweet, hard-working, and very friendly. They also make a mean Vietnamese coffee and offer free iced self-serve water. The prices are what I would expect in a Midtown food hall, and there's plenty of seating. Anyone checking out the food hall need to make Xeo Yum as part of their eating itinerary. __________ (#1) A play on the Vietnamese sizzling crepe, Banh "xeo" and yum" (#2) Previously the Conservatory and now Stestí Food Hall. (#3) Boh-Neh. Not bone.

Best bread ever! Otho good but good things in here. Not like the bread you buy in the stores…read more Delicious and good for you, too! Try it!

I have a soy allergy and can finally eat bread again without the inflammation and pain. It's…read moreamazing... the hot dog bun and hamburger buns....bread both sandwich and baguette style...but the Fluffy Cinnamon rolls are the best ever... You have to try it and no preservatives either.... I'm buying weekly!

Just discovered this place last night on a impromptu bike ride in the neighborhood. They have the…read moreabsolute coolest spot right near the "Down the Street" bar. The staff were friendly in informing me on what their shop is and let me roam around. They have the sweetest staff mascot, Willow, their dog. The shop it self had plant o plenty with some really reasonably priced goodies. Check it out on their opening days!

Found this place while looking for nurseries around town, but it's actually like an urban farm…read moremixed with a specialty plant nursery. They grow microgreens for some of the restaurants around the heights, and have "pick your own" vegetables where you walk down the crop rows and you can hand pick out which veggies you want to buy and then the owner cuts them fresh from the plant for you! They said everything was Organic as well! They also have greenhouses with some weird specialty plants that I haven't seen for sale anywhere else in town, including Buchannan's. One of the greenhouses is a mini cactus botanical garden with all of the plants identified, and there were some really cool cactus in there I've never seen before. I bought some fresh Cilantro and some Thai Peppers to make fajitas with tonight, and a little succulent for my wife! Definitely will be looking more plants here in the future.

Whole Foods on Kirby is very convenient and the parking lot is large considering the area of the…read morecity. The self checkout and everything is run well and is touchfree. I can shop easily here and get my favorite snacks that whole foods has to offer. It has a cafe and they even have my favorite bakery indulgence: brownies with cheesecake! The flower selection is really nice and they have a full florist department there on the entrance off of the produce area. Overall, just really a convenient experience and the staff is welcoming, best stop for some groceries while in Kirby area of Houston!

Someone brought their famous Chantilly Cake for a birthday celebration that I attended this week. I…read morealways said that white cake is the worst n most boring cake you can consume unless it's coconut, a really good tres leches or Chantilly. That's it and this one was very delicious, rich, moist, buttery, creamy and sweet but not too sweet.

Every now and then you come across a restaurant that completely blows you away and makes you wonder…read morehow more people don't know about it yet. That was exactly my experience with Chalong. I first found it on a random weeknight after getting a craving for mango sticky rice on uber eats. I decided to throw in a Pad Thai too so I could have lunch for the next day. It was SO good that I literally made the exact same order again the next night for dinner. A few days later, my boyfriend and I decided we had to try the actual restaurant for a date night. It's a small spot in Midtown that is really nicely decorated and super cozy. It was pretty quiet when we went with mostly Uber Eats drivers coming in and out. We started with the crispy veggie egg rolls and they were the perfect start to the meal. Super crispy, flavorful, and honestly addicting. For our entree, we shared the Sizzling Thai Sukiyaki, which is a pan fried glass noodle dish with chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and a spicy sukiyaki sauce. It was AMAZING. So flavorful and perfectly spicy. I'm usually nervous ordering spicy dishes at Thai restaurants because sometimes the heat completely overpowers the flavor but this one was done perfectly. Don't get me wrong, my nose was absolutely running by the end but in the best way possible!!! To finish off dinner, we ordered the mango sticky rice. It's one of those desserts that's hard to mess up but somehow theirs still stood out. The mango was perfectly ripe and sweet and everything tasted so fresh. I also have to mention the service because it was genuinely great. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly a big fan of the food himself which made the experience even better. I try a lot of new restaurants, and it's rare to find one that checks every single box and immediately becomes a place you want to keep coming back to. Chalong definitely did that for us. They officially gained two lifelong customers and hopefully they gain you too if you're reading this!!!

Chalong is a small Thai eatery in midtown with nice aesthetics, not a typical hole in the wall…read morerestaurant. Located in a small commercial strip with limited parking. Would advise not to come during peak lunch or dinner hours. Spicy garlic crispy pork - flavor was on point. Crispy as expected. The spiciness doesn't hit you at first, but it does build. Southern Thai crab curry - got it in mild and it was enjoyable for me. It comes with a small bowl of rice. I wished the soft shell crab was a bit bigger though. Jaew Hon on sticks - came with 4 sticks. We asked for half hot and half mild. The pork was juicy, not overcooked. Enjoyed the marinade. Comes with sticky rice. Thai iced tea - usually comes with whipped cream, but I asked for one without it. I've had better honestly for that $6 price point. Overall, the food tasted good, but the prices are a bit elevated compared to other Thai restaurants.

Food is fresh and tasty. The lady running the shop is very friendly and helpful. Excellent service…read more I just wish it was closer to our home so we can go back more often but we will be back every chance we are in that area.

We were for lunch and their lunch menu is quite cheap. Portion is adequate for the price…read more Nice ambiance and good service Food was nahhh.... Nothing to recommend

I was craving mango sticky rice, and Yelp recommended this spot, so we decided to give it a try. We…read moreordered two mango sticky rice desserts to go along with a chicken Pad See Ew at medium spice. Our total came out to about $48 before tip, and the food was ready in roughly 15-20 minutes. This was our first time trying Pad See Ew! The noodles were flavorful, the portion size was generous, and the spice level was just right. We really enjoyed it 9.5/10 The mango sticky rice was served warm. Personally, I prefer the mango chilled, so I popped it in the fridge for a bit before eating it. That said, it was still delicious. The sticky rice was sweet and satisfying 9/10 Overall, both dishes were a hit. I'd love to come back and try more items from the menu! 9/10 would recommend!!

We recently tried Nua Thai and had a good overall experience. The restaurant itself is on the…read moresmaller side, but they have plenty of tables. We visited for lunch on a Tuesday and had no wait to be seated. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. The spring rolls and dumplings were both very good and made a great start to the meal. The Pad Thai had nice flavor and was enjoyable. My husband ordered his dish at a spice level 4 (their highest spice level), but felt it wasn't quite as spicy as expected, so keep that in mind if you like a lot of heat. The portions were very generous, and we definitely had leftovers. The kids' chicken fried rice was a huge portion and was surprisingly good. We also enjoyed the mango sticky rice for dessert--it was a great way to end the meal. The only disappointment was the Thai tea, which tasted a little weak compared to what we've had at other Thai restaurants. Overall, the food was tasty, the service was good, and the portions were excellent. We'd be happy to return and try more items from the menu.

This place is a hidden gem!! The customer service is 100% the food is out of this world soo…read morefreaken great, amazing. They have hot tea for their customers. Soo good. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Unfortunately, down to 1 star. I gave them multiple tries since they changed owners. I really…read morehoped they would at least be decent quality, if not as good as the original owners, especially since they are the only Chinese roast meat option in Downtown anymore. But no... The cleanliness on the last two visits killed all desire to return. On one of the two occasions, I ordered a whole duck as part of my order. While chopping the duck, one of the leg quarters fell on the floor. I happened to be looking right at the guy as it happened. He stopped, slowly peered AROUND the hanging meats to see if I was looking. We made eye contact. He reluctantly sliced off a leg quarter from a hanging duck. Yeah, I know what you were going to do if I wasn't looking. The second time (I can't believe I went back after that duck leg incident), another fella was grabbing the styrofoam to-go boxes to package up an order. Two floated to the ground. I don't care how it hit the floor, the boxes hit a dirty floor. He picked them up, placed them right back on the clean stack of boxes to be used. If that's how they operate out in the open, I don't want to know how they operate behind the doors. That's a hard no for me.