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This one has been on my list for a long time. I saw them on Houston restaurant week so we decided…read moreto give them a try and I'm glad we did. Valet is a little tough here because the parking lot is small, but they managed to do a good job all things considered so kudos to them. Food: the food is absolutely amazing. Their version of Jerk Chicken is very unique. Full of flavor and very tasty. Every bite was amazing. I will say, though if they were to make this on an open pit or a flame pit like Caribbean hot pot I think it would really add to the flavor but all in all the way they do it. It's very unique and it's very good. The bed of rice that is served on is phenomenal. I've never had rice that good. Also, I don't even eat vegetables, but the greens are amazing. The lamb chops were a little tough. My girl ordered them, medium rare, and it was tougher to cut them. So maybe it was just a bad day but they were OK. Everything else was amazing. The dessert was amazing as well. The service was top-notch! Our waitress was Carter and she did an amazing job. She was very perishable and had some great suggestions for us. She made sure we were taking care of the entire time. We love the Decor in the restaurant as well.

FANTASTIC Houston Restaurant Week Experience- Dinner @ $55/person. 2 hour session, 4courses…read more Watch out: Policy and HRW website says 20% auto gratuities included for groups of 6+ but my party of 2 included 20% gratuity... shady, but I didn't want to make a scene. Just keep an eye. This did cost a star. Book a special location for a date night and this place delivered. Well paced, knowledgeable and attentive service. They have an interesting interior design that is futuristic, experimental, and full of unique space themed and illusionary art. The bathrooms are also extremely cool and have a very well-known mirror Hall! The food was a fantastic experience . It was much appreciated that the Houston restaurant menu was very clear that the appetizer was one piece so we didn't feel misled. We were surprised by the size of the paella!! Course 1: Bites. The crispiest exterior of what I could only describe as a thinly fried croquette with melt in your mouth mashed potatoes and Iberico ham. Delicate, but a flavor bomb- great warm-up. Course 2: Seafood. Decided on a Tuna Tartare and MEJILLONES (Mussels). The muscles came in this creamy, slightly lemony sauce that paired so well with a fresh sourdough bread served at the table. Tartare was standard, well plated, and well done. Course 3: Entree Got a full Paella Valencia with 6oz Octopus/Pulpo, and a Filet Mignon. Presentation of the paella was gorgeous, with decadent spice, saffron rice, juicy and crisp, sugar snap, peas, and tomatoes, with the most tender octopus I've ever had, second only to a fresh octopus off the Grecian Coast. It was so filling I could not finish it; worth coming back for this dish. The filet mignon was done excellently, but it is a standard cut of meat. The stand out is the potato side dish it is served with, which is like a light almost, pudding like consistency, but it is full of flavor. Course 4: Dessert Order the gypsy arm and flan. The gypsy was very similar to a roll cake, but has a crème brûlée finish. The cold cream contrast with the roll and harden sugar exterior so decadently. Flan was well flavored, berries were a bit tart but otherwise, gypsy arm is the dessert to go to. Fantastic dining experience. Would love to return and try more of the menu, superb Spanish cuisine.

We were here today for Brunch and celebrating my sister birthday…read more It was nice of them to give us a private room since we have a party of 12. Food was good but service wasn't impressive. I guess the server knows that tips were already included so he didn't care much on not having his tips. We even to serve our own water on a few times during the service because he left a pitcher in a corner of the room but didn't come back and check on how we are doing and of course not refilling the water. Reservation was clearly mentioned that we come to celebrate a birthday. The bussers did a way better job than the server himself. The restaurant ambiance is nice and food was good but the lack of service made it a bit less enjoyable

A bittersweet last visit to one of the greatest happy hours in the Heights. Seriously, if anyone…read moreelse has a spot with $5 apps and $3 beers for happy hours in the heights, message me. We had a 5:45PM reservation and were seated promptly. There was a ~20min wait when we left, but it goes fast. Khao Soi - really creamy, awesome different textures between the soft noodle and crispy toppings, and nice mixup with the pickled mustard greens in it. Love the coconut richness. 5/5 Pappardelle (4/5) was not as chewy on the noodle as I remember, but still excellent portions and really solid brisket. The lettuce wraps, roti, and pandebono were all still fantastic. They don't have any frozens anymore, so I got an Enter the Dragon which was strong and refreshing, nice fruity note. Traveler's will be missed and I sincerely hope the best for all the staff in finding their next chapters. Shout-out to our server Garius who was super friendly and I recognized from an event here earlier this year - he's still bringing great vibes and good service!

We came by during Happy Hour after hearing the unfortunate news that Traveler's Cart is closing…read more The place was absolutely packed, which I expected after their announcement. Happy Hour Menu Enter the Dragon - Very strong flavor profile. Not my favorite vodka drink--it came across a bit drier, almost like a gin cocktail. Still, it wasn't bad. We were really hoping to get the Good Morning Vietnam. Pandebono - Still as greasy as I remembered. I think I was definitely infatuated with the guava butter, haha. But gosh, you can't eat more than a few of these without being overwhelmed by the sheer fattiness. Goodbye, my LDL levels. Roti Canai with Curry Sauce - Still a banger. Uncle Chin's still holds the top spot for roti, but I love the Happy Hour prices for this one. I'm definitely going to miss how easy it was to come here for a small meal. Vietnamese Beef Lettuce Wraps - Eating these with your hands hits different. I wasn't the biggest fan of the lettuce wraps last time, but this visit completely changed my mind. They were honestly a great appetizer. There was a discrepancy between the amount of lettuce and beef, as usual, but we worked it out. Hehe. ------ Entrées Khao Soi (Yellow Chicken Curry) - The presentation was beautiful. The color was so exceptionally vibrant that it looked like a sunrise on my table. The flavor was rich and deep, giving me Vietnam-style curry chicken vibes. The layering was complex, with different flavor notes emerging as the dish became more infused, and the crunchy topping was phenomenal. The combination of crunchy noodles on top and soft noodles underneath was honestly ingenious. Pappardelle with Brisket Ragu - One of the most interesting things about Traveler's Cart is how effortlessly they balance different cuisines. You can go from an Asian-inspired dish to an Italian-inspired one without feeling like they miss a beat. It never feels like they're exceptional at one cuisine and merely decent at another. Instead, they're consistently good across everything they choose to tackle. I'm not a pasta fan by any means, but I tolerated this dish with far more enthusiasm than usual. It had an exceptionally appealing flavor profile. Well played, Traveler's Cart. Love their bamboo-inspired cups and serving bowls. Their plating choices are impeccable, as always. With three appetizers and two entrées, we certainly had plenty to bring home. I'll definitely miss the Happy Hour value. Shoutout to Garius for giving us a wonderful last experience. Thanks for helping make our final visit one to remember.

I had heard great things and happened to be walking by recently so I went in to see what it was all…read moreabout. Immediately loved how they decorated and set everything up inside! Very clean and welcoming. I can't even begin to express how excited I am that we finally have wine slushes like Fredericksburg here in Galveston now! These are EXCELLENT, especially on a hot hot day. They also have a great wine selection and do tastings often. When I saw the food menu I just had to get the Reuben because that's my favourite sandwich. It was such a perfect one! I'll definitely get it again. The staff was outstanding. I felt like I was already a regular there. They're easygoing and friendly, perfectly exemplifying the island attitude. I'm so happy they're here!

Such a cool authentic great place!!! Muffaletta sandwich was…read morethe bomb!!! Wine tasting with one of the owners David was so informative and fun!!! Hip cool Galveston spot! Come here now!

One of the best foods I have ever tried. Super friendly staff! Great service and fast food. I will…read moredefinitely come again!!! keep it up!!

Food was delicious ! We went around 10 am and had brunch. Sam was our waitress and was amazing! The…read moreambiance inside is so nice and looks very aesthetic and chic. You can also feel the small home town feeling inside. We had: - biscuit with strawberry 5 -stuffed french toast -biscuit and gravy -hash brown -pancakes -traditional breakfast

One of my favorite restaurants I have taken out of town…read morefriends here as well and they love it My favorite things are appetizers and the pies And well duh the dilly bread

I came here for my birthday and I had slight reservations only bc i'm not a huge fan of New…read moreAmerican food. But WOW this place did not disappoint. The service was 10/10, food was amaaaazing. We looked at other reviews before going and went with an app we didn't hear much about, but an entree that we did hear amazing things about. Appetizer: everyone talks about the dilly bread but honestly, the puff puff pass sounded better, esp the scotch bonnet aioli. 10/10 loved the flavors together, esp the fried bread with the aioli Entrees: we had the pork belly special and the nono's pasta. Everyone raves about the pasta and rightfully so. The noodles with the right amount of bolognese was such a flavorful comfort food. The pork belly was also delicious but the pasta hit better. Dessert: of course i had to get both! We got the famous olive oil cake and their banana rum cheesecake. We didnt taste much banana unfortunately but the cheesecake was tasty. But olive oil cake takes the cake! This place is a must to try in Houston.

Portuguese food is new to me, and I would guess, many others. Thanks to Restaurant Weeks, I have…read morehad a chance to try many new things. As it turns out, I like Portuguese food! Who knew? Talking with our waiter, apparently Oporto was the unofficial hang out for the Portuguese World Cup fans. Oporto offers both a lunch and dinner Restaurant Weeks menu at lunch. My wife and I opted for the dinner menu. Everything we had was outstanding and eye opening. We started with the cod croquets and goat cheese in tomato basil sauce with toast. Both were wonderful! For the main course we had the Beef Portuguese, a marinated beef cutlet with eggs and potatoes. Also, the Goan Fish Curry. Goa was a Portuguese colony so if you like Indian food, you will love this. The fish curry was our favorite. The deserts were also very good, but to be honest, we were pretty full by then. We also had an outstanding Portuguese Duro red wine with the meal. To sum up, great food, great service and a beautiful little restaurant. If you go to Oproto for lunch after RW they have an interesting looking lunch special they call the "Portuguese Power Lunch" that is a $30 fixed price meal. (Not available during Restaurant Weeks.) There is metered street parking. However, we found that there is also parking for the restaurant in the building next door. For lunch, at least, the parking is free.

What we ordered: * Maracujá caipirinha…read more* Prego sandwich Service * We had a large party but still decent service * Drinks take a while but are very good Ambience * Dimly lit environment with tvs on * We were able to watch the world cup game They are a portuguese/indian place and combine flavors well. My prego sandwich was pretty traditional and I added an egg only complaint was I wish the egg yolk was runny. I had another experience at this restaurant on a Sunday and they were missing many ingredients (try to keep thing fresh and not frozen) which was a bit frustrating but the quality of food and service was much worse than the first time, hence the 3 star rating.

can't beat this classic ramen staple! I love this location and the energy that welcomes you the…read moremoment you're sat. The servers always give honest and authentic food recommendations for the table. I had the pleasure of eating dinner here and was taken aback by the speediness of the service itself despite time passing slow. My waiter was extremely informative about the spice level for the ramen I was looking to try. I went ahead and did a level 3 out of 10. He said it was a step down from inferno level ... it was spicy to say the least! However the pork broth and mushrooms made the flavors addictive. I will be back soon! 10/10 visit left full of food and love

This is one of my favorites as far as the big chain ramen bars go. When it comes to tonkotsu ramen,…read morethe broth is the star of the show, and Jinya comes in swinging with a rich, flavorful pork broth that's hard to beat. They also have different spice levels, which I'm always glad to turn up the heat on. While the broth is up there near my favorites, it would be nice if they were more generous with the toppings. This particular restaurant itself is a bit on the small side though. Only 3 or 4 normal tables before they'll have to put you at the bar. Even then, there's not a lot of space, and things will get very crowded during peak hours.