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    Hunan Inn Restaurant

    3.9 (138 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sesame Chicken. It's phenomenal, try it and their egg rolls. They have been around for a while and will not disappoint you.

    I called in a to-go order at 3:55pm and thought I would pick it up soon after. Typical Houston, I got caught up in a wreck on I-10 and sat in traffic for an hour before I could get to Hunan. This restaurant understands Houston; and my food was hot and crispy and delicious! Even after an hour of them waiting on me, (which was my fault because I was stuck in traffic) the food was still delicious. I had to eat some while I was on my way home and sitting in traffic, but it was worth it!

    Chari P.

    Great Service, bomb food, Amazing prices! Yes please!!!! A hidden gem!!! If you blink, you will miss this place! Nestled between a Subway and a learning center, you will find Hunan inn! When you walk in the decor is a bit dated and the restaurant is dimly lit but please do not let that stop you! The food is bomb! The hubs and I decided to start with the bbq rib appetizer. I know what you are thinking, Who orders bbq ribs at a Chinese food restaurant? Lol. Let me tell you... they are good! That glaze really makes it! Our go to entree is the sesame chicken. This is the best sesame chicken I think I've ever had. The flavor is amazing!! If you only try one item, let this be it! You will find so many reviews on their sesame chicken because it's just that good! The best time to check this place out is lunch time. Lunch is daily until 4pm. Lunch specials are $7.25-$10 depending on what you choose. Each entree comes with an egg roll fried or steamed rice. Note: they have a weight watchers menu for those who are watching their caloric intake. Fast, friendly and great food! A must!

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    Hue P.

    food is great. price is great. after going outside of my comfort zone, I am sticking with Tangy Spicy chicken. i do have to say this restaurant is very consistent on taste. Only thing is I got sesame chicken to go one time due to all the rave reviews but found the chicken very dry and stringy- probably an off day but still sticking to Tangy Spicy.

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    Table service was average. The business is run down with grimy stained carpeting and the walls pealing. The staff doesn't speak much English and didn't understand that we wanted to split our dish for two. They offered plates for only one person before scurrying away; which is strange as there are more wait staff than customers. The Family Delight was really just a few shrimp and meat in a canned soy/ingredient mixture; pretty much below par. The place looks run down from its grimy carpeting to peeling walls. There is one corner that the staff puts anything they don't know what to do with; pretty ugly. Parking is easy. I won't be back.

    Hunan triple with steam rice
    Kaylee G.

    Hot and fresh! Big portion size and not expensive Service was great. We got there at 8pm and they closed at 8:30. We received our food around 815 and insisted on getting it Togo so they didn't have to wait on us, they did let us and said to stay and enjoy your meal. That meant a lot.

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    4 months ago

    Been my go to place for20 years or more!! Well prepared tasty dishes are always consistent.

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    Cheap food but certainly not good. I am not being harsh just never had as bad as Chinese food as I did there!

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    Solid food, every time!! My go-to Chinese food. Familiar atmosphere. I love their sesame chicken!

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    Great food and great people. We have been going here for years and still love it . We have tried many of their dishes and enjoy all.

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