I am so unhappy that it took me so long to stop by Lemongrass! I was really missing out. I could…read moretell by how attentive the staff was to my party and me that the experience would be a good one and I was not mistaken. The staff were timely and friendly, with wonderful advice and recommendations when asked. The menu was extensive and extremely hard to pick from because everything looks so good. It was all right being indecisive as the interior was so beautiful. I love the use of glass and dark colors to add elegance, yet also somehow a fun vibe. I ordered the duck noodle soup and immediately fell in love. The broth was rich and had a lingering and delicate flavor that perfectly complemented the succulent duck. The addition of the bok choy and egg elevated the dish even more. I plan on returning to try more of those menu items soon!

A truly pleasant experience! The Thai ceviche was delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My…read morechicken curry was flavorful and very satisfying. The service was exceptional and my server was attentive and made the visit feel special. The restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere, with outdoor seating available.

For a dumpling place, dumpling selection was somewhat limited…read more Spicy dumplings were really good. Beijing duck was excellent. Crispy bottom bao seem mass produced. Cucumbers were very crunchy. Seasoned with mostly just salt. Server thought it would be cool to bring politics into our dinner. He behaved very inappropriately.

I thought this was a really good place and very consistent for the price…read more I ordered the beef noodle soup with hand pulled (biang) noodle. You could see the chef make it in the back room, pulling and stretching the noodle. It was a really great thickness and consistency. The soup was flavorful and came with a lot of beef pieces. The shrimp fried rice was also very tasty but also very basic. For how basic it was, I thought it was on the more salty side. I will say I've had better soup dumplings and other locations, but these were so extremely delicious. They were the perfect appetizing and I think that if a restaurant offers soup dumplings, you should always say yes. Overall, a super great experience. No issues with parking outside. The inside was a Homie Chinese decorated location. Probably could fit around 40 people worth of seating. They were both booths and seats.

I didn't know they do a lunch menu on weekends....nice. I did the lunch menu General Tso's…read moreChicken, it came with white rice, a salad, a choice of egg roll or crab puff, i picked the egg roll,hot n sour soup or clear soup, i went wit' clear soup.... and black or jasmine tea, i went with jasmine. My wife got a wonton soup and she got crispy dumplings to top it off. We left with leftovers and happy bellies.

A few buddies and I wanted to have a chill night in so we ordered a feast from Pepper Salt. None of…read moreus had previously tried them, but they were well reviewed, and they did not disappoint Their menu offers a wide variety of Chinese dishes, and many with a fusion or modern take on classic dishes. We were starving so we ordered so many wings, some sides, and a couple of entrees to share. The portions were hearty, and the to-go options were perfect for family style and sharing I haven't ever stepped foot in the restaurant itself, so, I can't speak to the ambiance, decor, and overall vibe. I can speak to the service. It was painless to order. You can call, order online for delivery or pick up, you can also use one of the many food delivery apps. After we submitted our order we actually got a call from the restaurant confirming a couple of things. This was a nice touch because they didn't just assume, they wanted to make sure everything was correct. Also, the food arrived in no time at all Everything was tasty. Everyone looked food on their plates and even went back for seconds Some tips: I would order the wings because they have so much flavor, they are crispy, and it's easy to share/try various flavors They have an option to order an extra egg on the menu. We assumed this was for the fried rice, but this is the main reason we received a call from them asking where we wanted the egg lol Cheers!!

Food - 10/10 Seriously, everything was good. I took everything home cause I just wanted to try it…read more Not shown is the melon salad and that was super refreshing and spicy. I'd say the thing that was at the bottom was the salmon dip just because I couldn't taste much salmon. But everything was seriously really good. The Rendang red beans and rice was absolutely top tier. It's their coconut rice with Rendang beans and holy crap was it good. Service - 10/10 the servers were great. Victoria was serving me about halfway through my meal and she was lovely. Ambiance - 8/10 it's on the loud end just because it's hard surfaces everywhere but it's still pretty. That modern tone to everything. I wish there was more regular seating instead of a huge bar but it's not bad. I'll come back because I love Loro. The servers are always lovely and I never have a bad time.

My friend and I wanted some Asian food for a fun Saturday night out, and since neither of us had…read morebeen to Loro before, we decided to give it a try. The food looked incredible in the reviews, and it really was! However, we were expecting more of a traditional Saturday night dining experience with waitstaff, so we were surprised to walk in and find counter service and a fountain drink machine. My friend initially wanted to leave, but I convinced her we should stay and try it since neither of us had been before. I'm glad we did because the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food did not disappoint. That said, the self-service setup could use some improvement. The process for getting water and dinnerware wasn't intuitive, and we weren't sure where to go or what was available. We ordered the shareable Edamame appetizer, which was delicious, but it didn't arrive until after our entrées, so we had to ask about it which was disappointing because we wanted to nibble on that before the main entree. Interestingly, another table that was seated after us received two or three shareable appetizers soon after being seated & before we received any food at all. When our entrées arrived, we also realized we didn't have any cutlery. We were seated on the patio where there was a nearby station with napkins, spoons, chopsticks, one knife, but no forks. Since we didn't want to eat our bowls with chopsticks, we had to figure out where to get what we needed. For a Saturday night at 7:30pm, this felt like a lack of preparation. I think Loro could significantly improve the experience by having ONE clearly designated self-service station with everything guests need - water, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, etc., and having staff briefly explain the setup to first-time guests. That small change would make the experience much more seamless. Now, the FOOD! My friend ordered the Shrimp Bowl and I had the Steak Bowl. They may not look like much, but WOW, both were incredibly delicious and satisfying. I also tried the Frozen Beverage Flight, which was such a fun treat and a great way to sample the different options before choosing a favorite for the next visit. Despite the service-flow hiccups, the food was excellent, the staff were friendly, and I'd definitely come back. I just hope the self-service experience becomes a little more intuitive because Loro has some seriously good food!

This place is so good!! The bao size is small and you can try different flavors. Service is good…read moreand interior is clean and good amount of seats. I recommend the bulgogi for sure and there is a brisket or a barbacoa meat flavor and it is so delicious!! What I ordered : Bulgogi bao Chicken Parmesan bao Walnut shrimp bao Curry chicken bao

Went to try the viral fried crab rangoon burrito and it was ok. It's very full of the crab filling…read morejust wished the burrito tortilla was a little thicker and the sauce it came was ok as well. We also ordered the Memphis boa just not for us. If you're a Boa person you should definitely try it out they have many different options and meats to choose from. The restaurant is spacious and the staff was very friendly.

5 Stars - Authentic Szechuan that absolutely nails the classics…read more During our short trip to Houston, as a custom, we were determined to find real Szechuan food, and luckily we found Hu's Kitchen. The location is a bit unassuming, and parking is definitely tough (the spaces are very shallow), but the second we walked through the doors and smelled the Szechuan peppercorns, I knew we were in exactly the right place. I generally judge a Szechuan restaurant by their 夫妻肺片 (Fuqi Feipian)--which they cleverly name "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" on the menu. They completely nailed it. The beef, tripe, and tendon were incredibly cohesive together, yet you could tell each component was prepared and marinated in a slightly different way to perfectly highlight its specific texture. The chili oil was right on the spot. We went through a massive bowl of rice just eating this dish alone. Honestly, if I weren't feeding a family of four, I could have just ordered that and been perfectly happy. While the Fuqi Feipian proves their skill with dry dishes, the 水煮魚片 (Fish in Szechuan Hot Chili Oil) proves their skill with wet ones. It's another must-order. The execution was flawless--we didn't just finish the tender fish chunks, we ate every last piece of cabbage soaked in that incredible chili broth. For my two daughters who can't handle the heat, we ordered the fried rice, garlic pork ribs with onion, and the 紅燒獅子頭 (Giant Meatball with Cabbage). The giant meatball was spectacular. The kids completely devoured it on their own, but I managed to steal a bite, and it instantly brought back childhood memories of exactly how this dish is supposed to taste. We also had the Dan Dan Noodles, which were great and rounded out the meal perfectly. I loved all of the dishes we tried. Should we ever find ourselves in Houston again, we will absolutely be revisiting this hidden gem.

My mom wanted steamed fish with ginger, scallions, and that light sweet soy sauce. Hu's Cooking…read moredelivered! When we ordered, they mentioned it'll take about 20 mins but it came out in 10. No complaints here since we were starving from an 8 hour road trip. The Dan Dan Noodles...I had high expectations but sadly this dish fell short. I recommend Hu's Cooking to use a bigger bowl and more sauce because it was difficult to mix the noodles and the sauce wasn't...saucing, unfortunately. I wish there was more flavor in this dish. The Scallion Pancake was super over-fried and oily. See image in my review. The outer parts of the pancake were fried to a crisp and only a small circumference in the center stayed chewy. I know Chinese tends to be oily but this pancake soaked up way too much oil. Half a Peking duck: super great price for so much meat. The difficulty when eating this dish is gnawing the meat off the sharp bones of the duck. Mapo Tofu with white rice: pretty easy staple, no complaints here. Dinner on a Saturday was packed but we got seated quickly and food arrived fast.

A frequent diner. Satisfied every time. Food quality is excellent. Service is excellent. Yes, you…read morepay a premium, but it's worth it.

Birthday lunch today and they gave us a great table. It's loud here. Casual ambiance…read more Pluses 1. Bento boxes are great we liked the fish and beef ones - we also upgraded to the crab roll instead of the chicken teriyaki 2. Eel roll is good 3. Seaweed salad had many types Areas to improve 1. Ladies bathroom door is very heavy 2. We got the birthday acknowledgment today but we didn't get anything. Usually most places give the birthday person something. Good place to eat, $106 with tax and tip for two, no alcohol. Highly recommended!

This restaurant shares a parking lot with the Hobbit Cafe so space can be a little tight/limited…read more Despite it being a Friday night, my friend and I were able to be seated right away. For drinks, I got the Mekhong Mojito and it was sweet and refreshing! For appetizers, we got the crispy squid and the crispy wonton- crispy squid was good but if you had to choose between the two, get the crispy wonton! As for the entree, I ordered the Khao Soi with shrimp and my friend ordered the spicy red snapper. The curry broth with coconut milk was fragrant and with the toppings that came on the side (i.e. lime, onions/shallots, mustard greens, etc) enhanced the dish. The flat egg noodles were bouncy and the shrimp was solid. If you're stuck between choosing a curry dish and a noodle dish, get the best of both worlds and order the Khao Soi! As for my friend's spicy red snapper, I tried a bite and the spices/texture in the dish complimented the fish very well. For dessert, we ordered the classic Mango Sticky Rice! The mango was soft/sweet, the rice and sauce had that salty coconutty flavor. Aside from the delicious food, the interior is cozy and the waiters here were friendly and gave great advice on what to order. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and are craving good thai food!

It was mostly ok. The red pumpkin curry was pretty good. A little watery, but good. The squid…read moreappetizer was ok. The mango sticky rice is really good. A few grains of rice were not cooked so those bites were weird but it was ok. We did have to send a red snapper dish back because it was super cold. The Thai tea was watery. The staff was nice and attentive. Food came out fairly quick. It's a popular place, with a lot of diverse people but the food was just ok. A little lackluster, but glad I tried it once.

Tried Roostar Vietnamese and ordered a couple bánh mì and a pork rice plate with egg…read moreroll--everything was super yummy The bánh mì were the highlight: super fresh bread with that perfect crisp outside and soft inside, and really well-balanced fillings. We asked for the veggies on the side so we could adjust the cilantro ratio The pork rice plate was also a win, with well-seasoned meat and a good portion, and the egg roll on the side was crispy and tasty. Service was superb--quick, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Nothing overly fancy, just consistently good Vietnamese food that hits the spot. Would definitely come back, especially for the bánh mì.

My brother brought me here and if I'm ever in the area I do my best to stop by. The egg rolls and…read morebeef bahn mi is AMAZING. I always get the passion fruit green tea as well. Service is great and we tend to get our food to go. If the owner reads this, we need a location in the heights and cypress area .

This Michelin Asian BBQ fusion spot was one of the first places we ate at after touching down in…read moreHouston. I came here with one other person for dinner. We came right when they opened and got seated right away. The restaurant itself isn't super big so reservations is recommended. They have seating inside and outside and most of the booth seating was reserved up already. We weren't super hungry so we shared some brisket nachos and some ribs. Both were amazing. The nachos had an asian flavor which we enjoyed. It had a lot of flavor but wasn't overwhelming. It had brisket, queso, salsa, queso, and some really good chips. I killed it. The ribs were also really good. An order was 3 ribs and they had a lots of tender meat on the bone and delicious flavor. It was a special for the night but I recommend it if they have it. I love that their menu had a wide variety but a lot of the items are fusion and can't be found anywhere else. For instance, they had smoked pork & kimchi eggrolls, smoked banh mi (vietnamese sandwich), and pho-strami sando. It's BBQ with a twist. But do keep in mind they do not do sliced meats or meats by the pound. Their service was good but very slow. It took them awhile to take our order, food to come, and forever to pay. We even went up to pay but they kept ignoring. Their pricing is good for what it is and portions were a good size. They offer happy hour Wednesday to Saturday from 5-9pm. I would come back and try their other items. I recommend it if you're open to BBQ with an Asian twist.

Despite being a pescatarian that eats mostly vegetarian, I don't mind going to BBQ spots because I…read morereally enjoy eating the sides. I've come across a few IG videos of Blood Bros., so when my Fourth of July date wanted BBQ, I knew we had to visit their restaurant. It was even featured on The Michelin Guide list, which made it an even more enticing choice. As I approached the entrance, I was impressed by the spacious and functional outdoor dining area that had ceilings fans and tvs around. As I entered the store and made my way to the counter, I was warmly greeted by friendly staff members. One of them was a meat carver, while the other was responsible for taking your side orders. Then right around the corner, the cashier took our drink orders and rang us up. Service was swift and prompt. We ordered: Beef Rib - Minimum order is 1lb ($44.25/lb). My date declared this dish the best out of everything that we ordered, praising it was moist and tender and gave it a 5/5 rating. Brisket - My date said the briskets had a big layer of fat yet the meat was lean and not very tender and would rate it 3/5. Potato Salad - Usually this is my favorite side but I was not a fan of Blood Bros'. Although it did have some contrasting textures to it, I thought the potato salad was more on the dry side and the dense potatoes made it unenjoyable. It was also too sweet for my liking. I would rate it 3/5. Cucumber Salad - The vibrant contrasting colors of green and red makes it look pretty but the taste is very bland and it had very little crunch to it. I would give this side a solid 1/5. Pimento Cheese and Firecrackers - This is the worst Pimento Cheese dip/spread I've had and the crackers were extremely salty. The cheese had a slight chemical aftertaste and an odd texture to it. I do not recommend ordering this dish and would give it a 1/5. The four slices of white bread that came with the meal were dry and more on the firm side despite being wrapped in clear plastic wrap. Note: There's a 3% surcharge added to all credit card payments.