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.

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.

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.

Absolutely love the food at Trendy Dumpling! The crispy bottom baos are some of the best I've had--…read moreperfectly cooked with just the right crunch. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was delicious. The soup dumplings are a must-try-- they didn't disappoint. This is a great spot for anyone looking for authentic dumplings on this side of town. Definitely one of my go-to places now! く

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.

This was my first visit to Mein's for a wedding celebration dinner but it won't be the last . I…read moremust say the food was very delicious. We ordered the Beef Scallion dish , fried crab Rangoon, Thai tea & coke. The beef was tender with a nice flavor. The fried ragoon was delivered piping hot and crispy to our table. The portion for one dish can be shared with others in your party. This gives you the opportunity to taste several dishes. We couldn't have asked for a better meal. The service was impeccable. Our servers were attentive to our needs. Drinks were promptly refilled. The table was cleared often of empty plates leaving us more room for comfort. We had excellent service. The ambiance was calm and relaxing for it being a large busy restaurant. Everyone could talk with each other in their normal tone. Background music was on point. We will be back at a later date to enjoy our newly discovered gem.

Good for family gathering. The owner is from Cambodia and he made the noodle in house. The food is…read moregood and large portions. They have a wide variety of non vegetarian and vegetarian options. The Char Kuey Kak is a must order and also wonton noodle. The noodle is freshly made in house.

7/10 food quality & freshness (above average for buffet food)…read more 8/10 selection (great sushi, wontons, beef & broccoli, dungenuss crab, ice cream!) 9/10 cleanliness 10/10 price 10/10 vibe, think Asian Seafood Buffet in Miami (house music and party lights)

Places like King Star satisfy something primal. Is it the best Pan-Asian food you've ever had?…read moreProbably not. After a long hot day of physical labor, this place hit the spot. The price is fantastic and there are some gems. There is this seafood baked seafood which has an Alfredo like sauce which oozes comfort. THEY HAD GIZZARDS ON THE BUFFET!!! And honestly, loved seeing all the young families with young children who all seemed happy. And the service??? An older woman bussing tables was having a great time interacting with the babies. Love to see that.

The food was incredible, especially the limeade drink. I really enjoyed the crispy pad Thai I…read morethought it kept the original integrity of the dish while still spinning its concept enough to be unique to other establishments. I drink a lot of water, so the waiters having constant refills was much appreciated. The service was excellent, and my waiter, Sujittra Y, was very accommodating and made me feel valued.

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!

Growing up in Houston, Sinh Sinh is a stable to both Asian cuisine as well a Bellaire staple. They…read moredo everything well, family meals to individual cravings/dishes. They are known for their egg rolls, wrapped and fried in the clear spring roll paper with fish sauce and enough veggies for a salad. The rest of their menu is solid too. Our go to is their selection of stir fry rice noodles. They simple do Chinese food Justice. They also cater parties or sell catering trays to go. If you eat there, there are plenty of tables. Outside they have their own dedicated partaking. This is a great spot to host small parties as well.

Don't be shy about flagging someone down when you're ready to order, otherwise you might be waiting…read morefor a while. That said, it's pretty typical for many traditional Asian restaurants, so it's not a huge deal once you get used to it--just a heads-up. There are live seafood in tanks and the whole roasted ducks on display, which definitely add to the authentic atmosphere. The restaurant isn't the cleanest or most modern-looking spot, but it's one of the few places that stays open past midnight, making it a convenient option for a late-night meal. The food was a bit saltier than I prefer, but it hits the spot when you're craving something warm, especially a bowl of soup after a night out. Is it the best food in town? Probably not. But for the hours, convenience, and variety, it definitely serves its purpose.

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.

Came back to eat and found out some of the items on the menu are not there…read more Food is a bit downgrade for my own opinion. The restaurant ventilation definitely needs an upgrade since our clothes smell all the fried food and you could literally smell the smoke in the restaurant too.