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    Lemongrass Cafe

    4.0 (211 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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

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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.

    Thai ceviche.....delicious
    Ramon B.

    OMG.....so tasty! I didn't know what I wanted for lunch and Yelp suggested this place. Amazing choice. I started with the Thai ceviche which was delicious! Very lemony with lots of shrimp, calamari, and red bell peppers. I'll order that again! My entree was the Massaman chicken curry. Once again the flavors were deep and comforting. The grilled squash was cooked to perfection! Not served with rice (not missed), but instead with a scallion roti, nice surprise. The menu seems limited but I will come back and try other dishes. I'll still get the ceviche, though!

    Matcha milk tea
    Abigail L.

    Great little lunch spot in Bellaire! Very low key with delicious food and great service. We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in and enjoying a refreshing matcha milk tea. We started off with the Thai ceviche that had a really nice kick to it. Then for entrees we ordered the trout and beef satay. Both were delicious, but the trout was definitely my favorite!

    Thai Ceviche with plantain tostones

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    Went for lunch one weekday. Food was very good. Everyone was very nice, especially the cute little hostess.

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    I love this place , delicious food and good service . I love the ceviche !! But all food is delicious . The drinks too. I recommended .

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    Absolutely delicious. Perfect place to visit or date night. The food is wonderful and the desserts are to die for. Favorite restaurant!

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    88 Dumpling House

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    theres lots of variety on the menu, from dumplings and buns to noodles and more traditional…read moreentrees, so theres a little something for everyone. the service is fast and friendly and everything comes packaged in convenient and super cute takeout containers both the chicken and pork xiao long bao were great and had a lottt of soup. the pan fried thumb buns were also delicious with a crispy bottom. the noodles and spicy dumplings were just okay... id probably skip those next time. we especially enjoyed the kung pao chicken, basil chicken, and the other stir fried dishes! the brown sugar boba was also super fresh and chewy overall, a solid spot with lots of great options. id def come back for the xiao long bao and stir fry dishes!

    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.

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    Wok It Out

    3.8
    (51 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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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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    4.3
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    3.8 mi
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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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    Sinh Sinh

    3.0
    (699 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    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.

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    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 mi
    $$

    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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    "Q Bao" (Shengjian Bao)
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