This was a great event! Thank you for the sweet treat! The drink was gone in no time and I have no…read moreshame. The blueberry blush was so refreshing. It was a few options like sweetness levels and ice and a cute top on if you get a less sweet option. I got the chicken bites in the medium spicy and it was wow ! Although it was spicier than expected I would def get them again with a less spicy option. The meat was perfectly cooked and the breading dust was well seasoned. The treat bag was a really cute touch and the staff was so friendly and helpful.

I actually met Thy as she was coming outside and I just parked asking if there was ramp access…read morebecause I had my baby niece with me. She was super sweet then. Not even knowing I was going to her establishment. Thy was incredible. She helped me on the popular drink menu between the two choices we had and also something to snack on because I was incredibly hungry after leaving my meeting. I chose the blueberry blush. I had the full sweetness, with no eyes but shaking. Topped off with honey boba and the boba that it came with. **I give the tea a 9/10. It was not overly sweet and the blueberry taste was certainly present but not too powerful. It's definitely a beverage I could see myself drinking daily. My niece actually LOVED it and she's only 10 months. I also had the regular karate chicken. Level 3 spice with basil. The chicken was a solid 10. Point. Blank. Period. It's what you would want from Korean chicken. It was crispy but tender. Spicy, but not unbearable. It also came with sauces if you'd like and I chose the sweet chili. The sweet chili itself was incredibly delicious. But paired with the chicken?? So so yummy. The chicken on its own is a 10 but this sweet chili sauce absolutely elevated it. Then...as I was taking pictures... BOOM! SPLASHHHH...boba went a'flyin' everywhere on the floor. Yay me. I sure know how to stick a landing. Perfect 10! I informed Thy, and without hesitation she came with a broom and a mop. And still had a smaller face. She even offered to make me another one even though the splash was completely my fault. I almost wanted to tear up in gratitude. Truly. I was a bit overwhelmed this morning and that small act of kindness was so appreciated. All in all, I had a wonderful time as I sat there and ate and relax with my baby niece. This place is awesome with wonderful customer experience as well. I will certainly be back! Thank you so much, Jandoooooo and the Yelp Houston team. A much needed and delicious break in the day.

Count me in for movie night! Predator Badlands advance screening at the Regal Katy Fwy was a nice…read moreweekday event. The movie opens to the public on November 7th which made it all the more special that Yelp hooked us up with the opportunity to get a special preview. I've been to several of the YES movie nights before and made sure to read the instructions prior to arrival as sometimes the check in process can be confusing. Knowing that these advance screenings are not exclusive to Yelp, I made sure to arrive well in advance at 6pm only to find a huge line already camped out outside the main entrance. While this was a little intimidating, the line funneled inside fairly quickly to a smooth check in at the table outside of the theater. I'll be the first to admit that I am completely out of the loop on the newest movie releases and movie series and had never even heard of this film. Set far into the future, predator Dek, labeled as the underdog from his clan, sets out to prove himself to his kinsman and seek redemption for his brother's death. Faced with multiple lessons of loyalty and teamwork, Dek finds several companions on his journey which turn him from a solo adventurer to a leader of his own new clan. The film was exciting and kept the audience on their toes. The creatively of the physical appearance of the characters and the qualities of the natural environment were impressive and definitely gave me some ideas for Halloween 2026 costumes. As always, thanks Yelp and Jando, for setting up this event and allowing Yelp Elites to venture into the badlands!

OMG! I enjoyed this movie way more than I expected! I was pleasantly surprised! The film was great,…read moreand I'm so glad I managed to snag a good seat. The theater was clean, the seats were comfortable, and everyone working there was so nice and helpful. Things were a little unorganized at the beginning, but honestly, I was just happy to be part of Group 2 and make it in! I'm definitely looking forward to more Yelp movie nights.

I was so excited to attend this festival. But the excitement faded very quickly once I got there…read more Now I'm a regular at Axelrad so I'm aware of the parking situation. The small free parking lot was full by the time I got there and the street parking was all taken. I was forced to park across the street in the paid lot. The "funny" part about this parking lot is the sign reads $8 parking but when you scan the QR code it's $8 an hour. Once you walk into Axelrad you had to check in at the table outside to get your wrist band and food ticket. Which I don't understand why there was an admission fee for non-yelp people. Axelrad is an open space with people coming and going throughout the day. The event was suppose to start at 3pm. Once I parked and checked in it was just after 3:30 and I was told the food wasn't ready. After about 30 mins we were able to get our "plate" of food. This consisted of 3 small sample cups of Jollof and small samples of other items. All the food items were cold. I asked someone working the event if this was all the food options and I was told additional food could be purchased. I didn't see many people stay long as there wasn't really much to eat or do. I would have been really mad if I had paid to attend this event.

What a beautiful afternoon for a Jollof Festival…read more Grab an orange ticket and get a sample plate. Three cups filled with Jollof rice, plantains, sweet puff puffs and slices of beef. Add some fresh fruits and veggies. My favorite bite was the purple cup. Nice to sit outside enjoying the West African music, the blue sky and the cool breeze on the first day of November. Life is good!!! Try the King of Pops popsicles. Based in Atlanta, they really are the best. I used to get them when I visited my daughter at Emory. Thank you to the Jollof Festival for such a relaxing afternoon. Thanks also to the magician Houston's own CM Jandito who can fix so many things.

What a nice way to spend a cool November regular Tuesday evening. Thank you Yelp Houston, Jando,…read moreBernardo, Nadia, and the team at Nando's. I was not surprised at the packed parking lot since it's shared with the other businesses. I parked a few blocks away. My car was fine, no problem there. This business decided to stay open for regular customers. I respect them for being able to service customers & keep money flowing in plus host the event. The seemed pretty well staffed to do so. This was a sit down event, which is my 2nd fav type of event, outside of an Elite week. Got to mingle with some yelpers I haven't met yet, and familiar faces. Drinks: Honey lavender lemonade & mango juice. Starters: Olives/Fried cheese/garlic bread Entrée Family Style: Chicken platter Brussel sprouts Rice Mac & cheese Kebab Egg custard Food was yum, def left full and satisfied. This is popular spot in the UK. It was my first time visitng. I enjoyed nearly every dish. I like that they had various kinds of sauces for our chicken from mild to hot. And it was reallt nice of them to give us a coupon for half off chicken, a tote bag, drink, keychain for swag. Bernardo & Nadia were gracious hosts, circled alot and made sure we had everything we needed, and got all the food the other tables got. Out table was hungry and we left no crumbs behind. Very sweet indeed to be Elite. Thanks Yelp.

It was good to be back at Nando's but this time at their new location in Montrose! Very well…read moreorganized event. I attended the first session and we were served the appetizers the moment we were seated. The staff were friendly and attentive. My favorite of the night was the mango lemon chicken skewers. Chicken meat was still moist and delish with Nando's assorted sauces. The lemon herb chicken was also a stand out item, also moist. The chef did a great job cooking the chicken to perfection tonight. The side brussels sprouts, rice, and macaroni were also perf for the main entree. It was a great dinner event overall. We had a great time at our table. Thank you to Jando, the Yelp Houston team, and the Nando team for organizing and hosting.

Needed a relaxing spa treat. Nice to be gifted a face form massage from Hi, Skin-Rice Village…read more Parked in the garage and then walked to Hi, skin. Thanks to Annalisa for the tips on how to find the location. After a brief intro, Ashley gave me the most relaxing face form massage. I wish that she would have written down what she used. The mangosteen and other botanicals smelled so good. Like a tropical medley. So relaxing. Thank you to Ashley and Hi, skin for a special spa afternoon. Thanks also to the best CM Houston's own Jandito, who really treats our collective community like All-Stars.

It was a lucky coincidence to be on an Elite event for a facial as there was an important party the…read morenext day. Hi skin is a high end spa. It specializes in facials and has many booster packages to enhance the same. As part of the Elite event chose the form face mini treatment which involved exfoliating and gentle massage to tighten the skin and leave a glow. India - the girl who worked on my face was excellent. She answered all my questions, gave useful suggestions on specific needs of my skin , suggested a spf lip balm made inhouse for my really drying lips. The massage definitely made my skin feel smoother and lighter. I did not choose any boosters as I wanted to see if my skin will react to anything considering my LP- an auto immune skin condition. The girl at the counter was extremely knowledgeable on the products they carry and how useful they are too. She gave me a sample matcha mask too. I purchased the lip balm which was 50% off that day. It costed me $10 after discount. Hi skin carries membership. It is pretty useful if you are a regular spa visitor for facials. I give a glowing thanks to Yelp team and Hi Skin for this lovely rejuvenating experience

Thanks to Lou for organizing an awesome UYE. We had a great time. It was a nice turnout where we…read moregot to try individual hotpot. We had a full house and it was more comfortable to have the whole place to ourselves. The staff were very attentive and helpful to each table. Easy to order from their menu and services were pretty quick. For some, it was their first time trying hotpot so I hope they enjoyed this new experience. Hot pot is always fun with a group of friends. I sat with some of my good friends, Jason, James, and Tri. After dinner, we got to hangout with each other a bit more. Also got the chance to meet the new Houston CM, Jando. What a great night to see some old friends! Looking forward to the next one.

6 years ago I went to my first UYE. It was my first Yelp experience ever. It was Lou's event…read more This event was almost to the day of that yelp-iversary. In his usual fashion, Lou brought culture, fellowship, and food together for a great evening out. There were a few faces I was familiar with, and some new ones as well. We had an opportunity to hear from the store manager, another guest was someone involved in the community, and the new CM joined us for the event too. A good few of the OG group came out, and we had a great time. This particular event, we weren't able to get everything in, so we had dinner and dessert. We didn't get a chance to hit the market. There will be another event in March if you're interested in checking it out

I've been to 2017, 2018, 2019, no events during Covid and now 2023. Great annual competition raises…read moremoney to support BPSOS' efforts. Congrats to Boat People SOS-Houston for the 7th Annual Banh Mi Cookoff Fundraiser. Great banh mi sandwich samples provided by Blood Bros BBQ, AtCha on Bellaire Blvd, Kau Ba in Montrose area, Saigon Hustle in the Garden Oaks community, The Pho Fix, Vina Deli in Spring, Kim Son Restaurant, Wokker HTX and Xin Chao Restaurant (a modern Vietnamese restaurant by Christine Ha & Tony J Nguyen). I remember it used to elbow to elbow during the 2nd hour of Banh Mi Cookoff event at Chapman & Kirby previously. This year is a lot more room to roam around. Much better and comfortable. Me and my foodie friend went around to sample every banh mi one time. Then, went back to try those we want to vote on. After some sweet teas, we were stuffed. Another great improvement was the ticketing process. Signed up on CauseVox and paying $40 with no upfront fees. I received the eTicket via email. I bought 2 tickets, my friend got her email, too. Traffic from Chinatown was usual busy around this area and I parked at an empty lot across the street for $20 plus tax. Overall, it was a great event. We vowed to come back next year.

An amazing way to taste the best bánh mis !!! Every year there's something different and delicious…read more Lots of fun with a group of friends and foodies.

We had a contract with Aura systems and the venue we rented for my daughter's wedding needed proof…read moreof insurance from Aura Systems. We tried contacting them for months through phone calls, emails, social media, texts and Miguel never responded. Needless to say, my daughter was not able to have cold sparklers at her wedding because Miguel never responded nor showed up.

We used Aura systems for a June 7 wedding and they were very responsive. I was really happy they…read moreallowed small order equipment rentals and allow pick up or delivery options. A lot of places only do large events and don't allow pick up. I used delivery option and they texted approx time and kept up with update texts. I will definitely use them again.