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    East Buffet

    2.9 (154 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Literally the best buffet which I have seen Banana Mousse is delicious And cheap price

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    Christopher W.

    this is one if not the worst buffets i have ever eaten at i just feel the food poisoning bruing in my stomach i could not even finish my first plate without getting up and just simply leaving, the bathroom is disgusting there was nasty LED lights in it with loud music i do not recommend ANYONE going here for ANYTHING

    Darlene B.

    The restaurant is affordable and clean. However there is up charges for the cook to prepare a custom fresh fish it's only $2 extra and they ask you to tip the chef too. The salmon was good and Fresh however not enough flavor it was bland. I didn't try the crawfish but I'm sure that should have been straight. I mean how can they mess up crawfish. The fried biscuits good cheese puff good. The jello was good. Egg roll good. The grapes wasn't seedless and wasn't horrible but not sweet. pineapple dry not sweet a number of things wasn't on point the rice was watery I have never. I just experienced an after taste in Many options . I didn't like a number of things such ass the stuffed crab horrible. The fried fish wasn't horrible but it had after taste the chicken on the stick had bad after taste many items wasn't on point even cake had weird after taste I was shocked maybe not fresh I was thinking it Has to be some explanation I know I'm not tripping . Waitress was nice. Gave refills and host placed me at requested seating which was by the outlet to charge my phone. They had me pay after I ate which was good It showed respect. Peppermints Was to the front and fortune cookie given as well. I don't know if they had icecream i Wanted some. Couldn't try everything. The restaurant is affordable as well but the food quality, They got 2 points off for the quality because it was most of the food wasn't so good.

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    Do not go here. Poor food choices. 17.99 a person is outrageous. Food is bland. No plastic silverware.

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    Food was delicious and the service even better I would recommend it and it's really clean and has clean bathrooms as well

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    I come here and get to go but I love it, they have an amazing selection of food, I love the coconut shrimp, and it's just awesome.

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    Great variety of delicious and nutritious food .With great service with a smile great vibes and music and entertainment television .

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    Waiter was great and so was the food!! Hot and fresh. Place was clean and comfortable.

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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot - All You Can Eat Hot Pot,
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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    4.0(940 reviews)
    19.9 miGalleria/Uptown
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Casual dining

    We love Happy Lamb Hot Pot! This is our go-to location that never misses…read more We're thrilled about them adding the Tom Yum broth base- it is absolutely delicious. We've previously enjoyed doing the best of both worlds pairing, but since they've added Tom Yum, we now do the pot split 3 ways. The self-serve buffet always has fresh veggies and seafood choices. Our favorites include the spinach, bok choy, shrimp, clams, sweet potato, corn, and pumpkin. I think they've done away with the lobster balls which used to be my favorite, but I've since switched to dumplings which are tasty. I love the items from the hot bar- the orange chicken is yummy. The service here is always attentive and friendly. Hot Pot here always hits.

    My friend and I agreed that a celebratory hot pot was the perfect treat after our climbing sesh,…read moreand I've been meaning to try Happy Lamb for a while! Service was fast, and what seemed like a seemingly small building was actually bustling. We ordered the Best of Both Worlds option and requested the Spicy Bone Marrow along with the Tomato Broth; they complement each other quite well, with the Spicy Bone Marrow being our personal favorite. It is definitely spicy, but nothing that I couldn't handle. The Tomato Broth was delicious as well, but added a nice sweetness to our meal. We chose the Classic All-You-Can-Eat lunch deal, and ordered a plate of the Natural Prime-Aged Lamb, the Hand Sliced Beef Short Plate, the Marinated Garlic Beef, and the Pork Belly; I can't say I'm a huge fan of how they divided the meat selections, however, since I could get premium meat elsewhere without being limited. But overall, the meat was of decent quality, and the buffet offered various options. Compared to other hot pot places, they even had a section where you could serve yourself egg rolls, white rice/fried rice, and stir-fried noodles, though I can't speak to the quality... very much buffet-quality if you catch my drift, but still lovely nonetheless. Similarly, you can fetch your own iced drinks and dessert too. I do wish Happy Lamb's sauce station had special pre-made flavors or instructions for making them, much like Shabu Zone or Haidilao; sometimes I don't trust myself to freestyle my own sauce. There are some cross-contamination concerns as well, since there'd be about 4 tongs at foot/pants level, but at least 9 food options (e.g., noodles, dumplings, veggies) to choose from. Not sure if other people share the same sentiment, but I guess they all get boiled in the end anyway. Overall, it's a decent option if you're in Downtown Houston! But I wouldn't call Happy Lamb my go-to spot.

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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    3.4(391 reviews)
    22.6 miSharpstown
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Casual dining

    When I first came to this location I was not impressed compared to the Westheimer location, but…read moreafter visiting again, I realized maybe it was an off night initially. They have good, quick service and actually offer more options than the Westheimer location. It seems to be a larger place so you don't have to wait as long either. We love doing the half spicy half non spicy soup to share and all the cuts of meat are great: rib eye, lamb, pork belly- plus they have more seafood options at this location as well. I also love that you can make your own sauce for dipping. We will definitely go again!

    Been coming to Happy Lamb for years.. The hot pot scene in Houston has definitely gotten crowded…read morelast few yrs. (Our friends were pushing for Liuyishou or ShabuEn, but due to long wait times, we went with the classic.) Service was solid overall, we had a private room since our group was bigger, and the waiters kept coming by to refresh plates and top off broths (appreciate that). Love that you can mix and match two broths. The spicy ones are still pretty good (rich, flavorful) Sauce bar is fine (I did like the sample sauce combos they had posted), but the overall veggies/seafood/sides selection isn't quite as deep compared to some of the other spots around town. Same goes for the "premium" pricing, we told our waiter we were ordering from the premium section only (because the table can only choose 1 section), but meats from all over the menu kept showing up. Hard to tell what was what after a while. Quality overall was pretty good and consistent. Can't knock that. But the price point is a bit high at $50+ after tax and tip (including one beer), it lands right around what I'd pay at Shabu En, which I'd probably rank higher these days. Happy Lamb is a Houston hot pot staple for a reason. I've had good visits here over the years (both Westheimer and here) and it's still a reliable go-to. Just feels like the competition has caught up or passed it at this point.

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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot - All You Can Eat Hot Pot,
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    All You Can Eat Hot Pot, beef, lamb

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    Hu's Cooking

    Hu's Cooking

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    21.8 miWest University, Braeswood Place
    $$

    $20-30 We ordered the 3 shrimp egg rolls, beef and broccoli,…read moreand the walnut shrimp. Everything we had was delicious. We highly recommend giving it a try. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot

    Look no further for authenticity, flavor, and complexity in Chinese cooking near the med center!…read more Though we opted for more "simple" dishes during this experience, you can judge a place by if they can do their simple dishes well. The mapo tofu is one of the best we've had outside of Bellaire with spicy, savory, numbing, and warmth that you expect from a good mapo tofu. Crispy popcorn chicken is a classic that's spicy, lightly fried, and crisp. It has an authenticity that other places around can't replicate and makes you keep craving more. The portions are also appropriate for their price. Service is incredibly quick, and you can order as you go and receive your dish within 10-15 minutes, regardless of how busy they are. As for the ambiance, it's loud, it's hectic, and it's simple... maybe a stretch, but makes me feel like I'm eating at a mom and pop shop in the heart of China. This place is definitely a go to if I'm convincing a friend of Houston's great food scene! Rating: 4.5/5

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    Hu's Cooking - Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans

    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans

    Hu's Cooking - Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat

    Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat

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    Tiger Noodle House - A bug in my food!!!!

    Tiger Noodle House

    4.1(707 reviews)
    21.0 miWest University
    $$

    Our party of 4 arrived around 9:30 PM on a Sunday and we were the only ones there. We were seated…read morepromptly and when my friends got here, we ordered right away because we were so hungry and did not want to wait any longer. It felt like only 5 minutes later, they started bringing out a few of our dishes and then another 5 minutes later, all 8 of our dishes were out. We were making jokes that they took our telepathically on the way to the restaurant. When they brought the food out, we all said "wow!" In unison because of how fast they were. Food was on point. Noodles were super saucy. My favorite was the sweet and sour fried fish. Fish was super crispy and I didn't expect the fish to be so huge. We definitely ordered with our stomachs that night. Walnut shrimp is always good and they had a side of walnuts with it. Tons of veggies with the mongolian beef and chicken. Everything was delicious and portions were huge. I can't find anything to complain about.

    It's been years since I've gotten food from Tiger Noodle House (dined in & to-go)…read more Service was good & food was prepped quick for takeout order. I used to love their dry fried Szechuan spicy sliced fish, but it doesn't hit the same anymore. Tasted dry and fish pieces were smaller than I remembered. Dry fried green beans w/ minced pork were good. Read decent reviews about the homemade tofu, however it was mid. Wished it was more savory. Should've ordered the mapo tofu instead. Not sure if i would come back to this place since there's other restaurants with better szechuan food.

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    Dining space.

    Tiger Noodle House - Dry Fried Green Beans With Minced Pork

    Dry Fried Green Beans With Minced Pork

    Tiger Noodle House - Deep Fried Fish With Sweet And Sour Sauce  Very good but I will have to ask less sauce next time

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    Deep Fried Fish With Sweet And Sour Sauce Very good but I will have to ask less sauce next time

    Mongo

    Mongo

    3.7(410 reviews)
    32.4 mi
    $$

    Mongo What really impressed me was the service…read more Sofia was really helpful and understanding. They worked as a smooth team incase the one who was helping you was busy and you needed something sorted. I would give 10 if it was possible. Food on the other hand, for a vegetarian- only the Karma bowl for an entree. Its like you choose your grains, ur veges, and sauce and they will put it all together over heat and give you. Mine was ok and I probably could have added a lot of veges as my bowl was only 1/2 full. It is one price for one bowl, irrespective of how much of what you add. Taste wise, it was ok as I had no idea how much of sauce would go into it or the spice level. The second order was vegetable roll. We asked for a little customized version of excluding mushrooms. They brought it with 'kanpyo' instead and forgot the carrots First of all kanpyo looks like mushroom and didn't have the faintest idea that they were very different things , secondly carrots were no where to be seen. When called to enquire, they apologized and took back the order without a minute's hesitation and made a fresh batch made with no mushroom no kanpyo and carrots included. Appreciated that very much. Food wise summery, the bowl or the roll. I definitely preferred the roll and when soaked in sriracha, it exploded in my mouth with flavors. The first one just fell into sriracha by mistake and got drenched, after I tasted that I drowned the next ones in myself...... The place is maintained spotless and the bar was filled to capacity at 5 pm. They do have TV with closed captions . Very limited vegetarian options but you won't go hungry.

    We were looking for a late evening meal near our hotel after an event, and love Mongolian barbecue,…read moreso this sounded great. We loved it! Our server was awesome, drinks were inexpensive, and the instructions for filling the bowls for the grill were very clearly posted and easy to understand. My constructed bowlful had fried rice, shrimp, sausage, dark meat chicken, lots of veggies, and a couple sauces, and was delicious. My husband opted for the house fried rice (no Mongolian grill for him) and was equally happy with his choice. We loved it so much we're hoping to get back there while we're still in town. If not, we'll be back on our next visit!

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    More robots!! (It's the same one)

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    Wok It Out - Riskin' it for the brisket

    Wok It Out

    3.8(51 reviews)
    21.2 miSharpstown
    $$

    I originally visited this restaurant to try those larger noodles that are featured on this Yelp…read morepage. Unfortunately I was informed that they didn't have them. I love noodles so that was a damper on my experience. But outside of that, I still proceeded to try them out. I got their Spicy Garlic Brisket Noodles. It wasn't very spicy for me so I requested additional spice to add to it. It was a good dish, but not something that I have to try again. The Spicy Cheese Rolls had a kick to it, but it wasn't something I was impressed with. And for $6 they should atleast come with 3 rolls. The place was clean and had plenty of seats available. I wouldn't mind trying them again and getting something different, but I really wanted those larger, flat noodles.

    Very fair experience. Stopped in during my lunch hour after seeing on Yelp and decided on the…read moreBrisket fried rice and spring rolls. My coworkers got wings and vegetable Lo mein (I believe). The brisket was tender and seasoned just right, and the portions were generous and worth the price - strongly recommend! Exceptional, well-crafted dish. My coworkers both said their food was amazing as well. In addition to the great food, the woman at the counter was very nice, pleasant and helpful. Great customer service provided and recommended the rest of the office to visit.

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    Life is all good when you have a good sandwich. Grab a bite of our delicious Smoked Chicken Banh Mi! ⁠

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