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    Lemongrass Cafe

    4.0 (211 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Dessert menu (1 of 2) - their menu is on their iPad !
    Wendy T.

    This cute neighborhood joint is friendly and a convenient place for some Asian food! Many of their dishes are fusion/Americanized (i.e. may not be the flavors you're expecting), so they may not satisfy if you're craving a specific flavor. We ordered pad thai, chicken curry, and the seafood clay pot. The chicken curry was flavorful and hit the spot, and I really liked the doughy "roti," which was more like a Chinese green onion pancake in texture (still very tasty!). The pad Thai bad an almost an artificial sugar taste that was a bit weird. And the seafood in the clay pot was slightly over cooked and tasted heavily of Chinese black bean sauce-- not a very exciting flavor profile for me but may be for others. I'd definitely choose the chicken curry out of these! Service was very friendly and the place is clean. They have a whole pastry case of cakes and desserts! :D if you're in the area, check them out for a comfortable, chill meal :)

    Massaman Chicken Curry
    Helene S.

    Nice place for a family dinner or a GNO. Family favorites include the Chicken Tom Yum Soup, Chicken Milanaise, and the Massaman Chicken Curry. Definitely get an order of hot rolls. The Chicken Tom Yum Soup is full of mushrooms. Enoki, wood-ear, and button mushrooms in a delicious broth seasoned with lemongrass and kaffir limes. So savory! The Massaman Chicken Curry is unique. Tender chicken leg in a curry filled with large pieces of carrots, zucchini, onions and tomatoes. It is served with a warm scallion roti. Delicious! The Chicken Milanaise is also a good choice for an entree. It is served with a salad or vegetables. Service is good. Plenty of parking is available.

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    Akhilesh B.

    I have been wanting to visit this place since they opened around the pandemic. While they have a really good ambiance, their food just doesn't make the cut for something I'd recommend. Service quite decent, just the food needs to get better! I'd pick Thai Cottage (across the street) over this for my Thai food fix.

    Chicken with fruity salad
    Michael O.

    This place is such a gem We've eaten here twice now but it's def a favorite when we are in Houston The food is very fresh and always served very elegantly Last night we got a piece of tuxedo cake to go snd it was delicious We highly recommend you give this place a try, you won't be disappointed

    Tim C.

    We stopped in for a small Ghosh, pork skiers and twelve pan fried dumplings and a hot cappuccino...all done very well. We will be back for more....

    Massaman chicken curry (subbed snap peas), rice not included
    Masaru O.

    This place is across the parking garage from my house but I don't think I'd ever been there. The Massaman chicken curry was quite good with a nice spiced flavor. I subbed zucchini (I think) for snap peas which came in a separate container - I think they used a bit too much oil on them... The shall I say preparation of the "fillings" of the curry was also "interesting." It certainly had carrots and chicken, but as you can see they were huge chunks of carrot and a whole drumstick. The tomato was nowhere to be found, but it seems out of place in a curry anyway imo. Keep in mind this comes with roti so it does not have rice, I added that at home. My mom got the seafood clay pot. It seemed like there wasn't that much seafood though, I think 5 mussels total?

    Seared Scallops With Grilled Shrimp
    Mirna C.

    This was my first visit with my friend who's a regular. Everything in the menu sounds tasty so I hard time picking one item. As an appetizer we had the little knot rolls which were great. Their cocktails are also very good. I had the lemon drop and the lychee martini. I was pleased that it had three lychees! For dinner I had the shrimp and scallops. It was a little low on scallops but it was a good dish. I also got dumplings to go, which I was surprised had a little bit of a kick. I would definitely come back to try some of the other menu items.

    Angelina S.

    The vibe is cute ! The food is great ! Love the spring roll with mango and my plate ! Service was fast during lunch

    Butter cake with ice cream
    Ken B.

    What a delightful magnificent restaurant. The food has So many spices that explode in your mouth. Everything is fresh and served beautifully. Service is impeccable. I can't find one thing wrong here. This is my third time to dine here this week. The deserts are devoon!!! The lemon berry cake, ginger crème brûlée, butter cake with ice cream, etc. The restaurant itself is spotless and no weird Clorox smells. I don't think I'll ever cook again.

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    It is so delicious and affordable for the portions! Will definitely be returning! All the appetizers were 10/10 can't chose just one

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    Food was great, good variety for anyone wanting a good lunch. Service was great as well. Overall great ambiance & experience

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    Great everything from food to service. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Easy access. Affordable prices.

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    Good food, quiet, peaceful ambiance. Definitely a good restaurant all the way around!

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    The new location is lovely as is the ambiance and service. The food is as wonderful as ever and I'll be back again soon.

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    Food was delicious- I had the Pad Thi- it's wrapped in a crepe. Unusual but delicious.Ginger Crème Brûlée was also very good.

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    They're open but they moved next door. Same hours and menu. Amazing

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    88 Dumpling House - Pig Ears In Chili Oil

    88 Dumpling House

    3.4(72 reviews)
    3.4 miMedical Center

    I ordered delivery in DoorDash. They had a BOGO deal on soup dumplings and a single combo special…read moreso it was a great value. I was really impressed by the packaging as they give a heat regulated thermal bag for the order. I appreciated that they have a number of non pork options as I don't eat pork. The chicken soup dumplings were flavorful though I'd have liked more soup. I put some red pepper flakes on top as there was no chili oil provided. The combo came with general tso's chicken and I opted for lo mein instead of fried rice. The dish as delicious but the chicken was dry. The combo also came with 2 thumb print pork dumplings which I didn't try and regular chicken dumplings which lacked a bit of flavor. There was also a spring roll which was just very greasy. It also came with egg drop or sweet and sour soup. I'm not a fan of either so I skipped it. All in all, great value and good but not amazing food.

    We waited 65 minutes for our food while dining in and saw over 20 to go orders go out the door…read more They thought they had completed our ticket but never did. We told them numerous times what was missing and they could never get it together. It was the worst. After 1.5 hours, we asked for a refund of what was missing and they insisted that we got the food. Ambiance is pretty bland. admittedly the food we got was delish but their management sucks.

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    Hu's Cooking

    Hu's Cooking

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    3.1 miWest University, Braeswood Place
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    $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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    Wok It Out - Riskin' it for the brisket

    Wok It Out

    3.8(51 reviews)
    2.3 miSharpstown
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    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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    Rim Tanon - Houston Chronicle - Best of the Best 2025

    Rim Tanon

    4.3(726 reviews)
    3.8 miUpper Kirby
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    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!

    This spot is a great option for casual, modernized Thai food as they are a notch above some other…read moreplaces in town. They have that street food vibe as a well representation of their name, Rim Tanon, which means roadside. With dedicated parking that fills up quick during peak times, it may be difficult to locate parking as it is shared with a few other restaurants and the spaces are quite tight. We tried their appetizers including Salmon Rolls (flavorfully packed with cream cheese, salmon, and spinach in a crispy shell and loving that actually spicy mayo on the side), Thai Style Jerky (deep fried and sun dried marinated pork and beef served with sticky rice rolls and side spicy tamarind sauce, a bit too dry/chewy), Fried Tofu (perfect little triangles, so good by itself or with the side sweet and sour sauce with crushed peanuts), Chive Pancake (deep fried and chive packed triangles with a slight chew to it, great by itself or with it's spicy soy sauce companion). As for the mains, the Spicy Seafood Fried Rice is a good value as it was loaded with all sort of fruits of the sea (shrimp, squid, and mussel), with prominent lemongrass and kaffir lime aroma, but a bit wet or moist for a fried rice dish, the Crabmeat Omelet is served with a nice portion of lump crabmeat where you can taste the flavor of the seafood and add sriracha to liking, and the Beef Pad See Ew is made appetizing with wok charred flat rice noodles along with a savory blend of soy sauce, Chinese broccoli and egg. The portion size is alright and filling for a moderately hungry individual, though it would've been even better a tad bigger for those coming in hangry. I'll be back for more when I'm craving some modern Thai food and especially want to try their curry dishes. Service was quick and efficient, attentive to refills on drinks and friendly!

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    Special menu - chicken gravy rice

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    Sinh Sinh - Spareribs

    Sinh Sinh

    3.0(696 reviews)
    5.1 miChinatown, Sharpstown
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    Really a strong 3.5. Came here in NEED of some late night food! It's an older restaurant, located…read morein Chinatown so it's definitely for the food, not for the aesthetics. I orders the beef tips with French fried rice. And it was super tasty. My friend got beef tips on their own and he enjoyed it as well but was craving something spicier. Most importantly, the service was fast and the portions are great (enough for 2)! So I'll definitely be back the next time I need some late night Asian food!

    The food was good, but the service was terrible. Today, we stopped by this restaurant, we had three…read moreadults, one child, and a 12-month-old baby. When we received the receipt, they had automatically charged us 20% for the tip. We asked why they had added it, and they said that we had sat at the large table. They didn't care how many people were there; they still charged even if only one person was sitting there. The thing is, they were the ones who had seated us and hadn't informed us that there would be a 20% charge. We could pay it, no problem, but at least they should have put the signed to let us know. This wasn't the first time this had happened. The last time I went there, I had four adults, and they still charged me 20%. But they didn't mention it to me. They just told the that and gave me the merchant copy to sign. I added $25 more. Until I got the receipt. There were 20% plus $25 (which we had added) on the bill. I asked them why they had added the tip, and they said that it was a holiday. But that wasn't the case. They said that it was a weekend, but that was Thursday. So, they were saying that it was a weekend because they were counting Thursday as a weekend. Then they said that it was because we had five people. And I asked how they could count five people. Then they said, "Okay, I'll take it off." They gave us three reasons for the charge, but none of them made any sense. So, if you want to eat there, just take it to go and always check the bill. They are trying to add tips without people's knowledge.

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    Sinh Sinh - Inside

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    Sinh Sinh - To go ($15 as of Feb 2026). Super expensive compared to other places. Not worth the price

    To go ($15 as of Feb 2026). Super expensive compared to other places. Not worth the price

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    Dough Zone Dumpling House - Midtown

    Dough Zone Dumpling House - Midtown

    4.1(319 reviews)
    6.2 miMidtown, Fourth Ward
    $$

    Placed a to go order and it didn't take too long to recieve it. It was still hot and yummy by the…read moretime we got back home. The seasonal pumpkin dumplings were a hit and even tasted good as left overs. The sesame noodles were my favorite. Perfect noodles with the best texture and the sauce was so creamy. Although tasty, the beef patties were super oiley and every bite the oil dripped from the pattie. It detracted from the enjoyment but it was still good. The dining area was clean and chic.

    UPDATE. Management responded back to this constructive criticism. I am going to wait a month and…read morethen go in and try the dumplings again to see if they've taken a look at what they're putting out and made any improvements. I shall report back.. Dough Zone. Pot stickers. Weird texture. Had the desirable crispy bottom. But the dumpling itself, the dough texture was like Pla-Doh and not pleasant. Felt and tasted like it was raw even though I know it wasn't. Weird. Perhaps their other stuff is great but I couldn't finish this. Tasted like it was frozen dumplings from the grocery store just heated there. I mean it tasted factory made to me. I have no doubt many dumplings restaurants premake and freeze their dumplings to be steamed or fried later, but they still taste like they're made in-house. Didn't get that impression at Dough Zone. I don't know the real situation. In Houston you are up against some really spectacular dumpling places.

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    Dough Zone Dumpling House - Midtown - Interior

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    Dough Zone Dumpling House - Midtown - "Q Bao" (Shengjian Bao)

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