I've heard tales of how good the Vietnamese food is in Houston. And boy, Huynh Restaurant lived up…read moreto the hype and more. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, Duck Tea Salad, and Coconut Coffee. I've been on a Bun Bo Hue kick and while I have yet to find one that I've enjoyed more than regular pho, Huynh's was probably the best I've had yet. 4.3/5 The Duck Tea Leaf Salad was bright and very refreshing. Ordered as an appetizer, it was huge and was close to being a meal all by itself. I thought I had over ordered and probably did, but everything was so damn good, I finished it all. 5/5 Coconut coffee - this was my first time trying this. Served like a Vietnamese affogato, it came with a cup of coconut milk with coconut ice cream along with an espresso of Vietnamese coffee. Lord and waistline willing, I would consume one of these everyday. The contrasts of hot and cold, the bitterness of coffee with the creaminess of coconut. It all balanced and went so well together. Highly, highly recommend. 6/5 On top of all the amazing food was the service. I had just arrived from the airport and came close to their lunch closing time. They welcomed me graciously and without hesitation. As they began their lunch and I was finishing mine, multiple staff members paused their meals to refill water check in, etc. for not only me, but the other few remaining stragglers of the lunch crowd. Huynh is every bit worth it. I will be back each time I'm in town

Staff was very kind and sweet. We ordered the duck salad, an udon dish that the server recommended…read morefor kids, banh cuon special and a mango drink. The only thing I'd skip next time is the duck salad personally. It's not bad but didn't stand out. But I'm also not a huge fan of a bunch of cabbage in my salads. Everything else was pretty good but honestly the food didn't stand out as much as the service.

Why 5 stars? Because this is an excellent combination of thai and bbq…read more --- --- --- Up in the north burbs, we recently had a similar fusion concept (thai + BBQ) open up and we really love it. It's not a combo I get bored of easily, so I was happy to try another rendition. And I'm happy to say I really enjoyed it. We started off by sharing the brisket egg rolls and the brisket curly fries - both were home runs. No notes. I really wanted to try the brussels sprouts too but was overruled on that. And then I ordered a bowl with pad thai and brisket. The brisket was very thinly sliced and I'd call it more "good" than "great", but the pad thai noodles were absolute heaven. Some of the best I've had in a long time, to be honest. A cool thing about the restaurant is that there's a secret door that takes you into a space with a completely different vibe - somewhat of an upscale speakeasy situation. We were the only people in the place, but I could definitely see how they could utilize both spaces, whether just want some fast casual-ish dining or kind of a fancy night out. A really unique concept on both fronts and I hope to visit again!

I love the food here!…read more This restaurant is close to my job so I often order Uber eats for lunch. The green mango salad and kimchi are tied for what I love the most. The green mango salad has glass noodles, so it makes the dish very filling. It's bursting with flavors, and hits all the notes...salty, sweet and savory. The kimchi is outstanding! So much so that I no longer order the side but opt for the Jarred option, it's bursting with flavor. The cabbage has a wonderful texture, it's a perfect balance. The curry puff was good, I would have preferred a more pronounced curry flavor but the flakiness made up for it. The orange chicken was good, I would have liked more sauce but it was still very good. All in all it was a great meal!

We came across this gem looking up Chinese food. We noticed the reviews rated this place pretty…read morehigh, so we wanted to see what the hype was about. And let me tell yall.. this place did not disappoint. The food is delicious! We ordered the combo lo mein and the general tso chicken. The portion sizes are large so be prepared to share. It all was fantastic. Do not hesitate :) Service was great. Very friendly and accommodating. The inside was clean. Make your way to Sesame Hut to support this neighborhood mom and pop

First time trying & will be back! Very fresh and hot; egg…read morerolls were delish! Pepper steak was a little dry but would definitely go back to try more. Service was good, only one lady was cooking and working the desk, so it took some time for the phone to be answered.

$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

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.

Izakaya Wa is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Houston! I usually go to the River Oaks location…read morebut decided to try the Memorial one this time. I came for lunch on a Saturday and it was super busy so the service was a bit slow. It took a while for our water and for our server to come and take our order. I ordered the Lunch Special Nigiri Sushi and Noodle Set and got 6 pieces of salmon nigiri with udon noodle soup. The salmon nigiri was fresh and buttery and so delicious! The serving size of the udon was a lot bigger than I anticipated so I feel like I got my money's worth. I definitely recommend coming for the lunch specials since they're good value.

This restaurant used to be our go-to sushi spot, but after today's experience, it will be our last…read morevisit. We initially came to dine in, but upon arrival our young daughter fell asleep. After being seated, I informed the waiter that I would place a to-go order instead. About 20 minutes later, our food was ready. At that point, our daughter woke up, so we hoped to continue dining in as originally planned. I politely asked the waiter if we could finish our meal there. We didn't expect him to continue serving us--we simply wanted to sit and eat the food we had ordered. I had already tipped him on the to-go order. His response was blunt and shocking: "No, you have to leave. The table was given to someone else for a 7:30 reservation." There was no attempt to find a solution or offer an alternative--just a direct order to leave. This was a Thursday night, the restaurant was not busy, and there were outdoor tables and other seating available. We felt incredibly insulted by the attitude. When we spoke to the manager, he simply repeated that the table was reserved and backed up the waiter, without suggesting another table or even asking us to wait for the next available one, until we brought up the point that he could have asked if we have an option to wait for the next table?? Then the manager went ok do you want to have another table just because we asked. What stood out most wasn't the reservation issue, but the complete lack of hospitality, flexibility, or basic courtesy. This experience spoke volumes about the customer service here, and unfortunately, it's the reason we won't be returning.

Visited here with some friends after a convention and had an experience that was way better than I…read moremay have originally expected. We all got drinks, and I got the orange creamsicle. I loved it. Tasted like the sonic lemon cream slushie. I drank the whole thing and it was worth the money for sure. We shared a gyoza appetizer, and it was great. They were perfectly crispy on the bottom with soft texture on top. The sauce was a bit sweeter than a normal gyoza sauce, but it was pretty good, and one member of our party really liked it. I got the Tonkatsu ramen, and it was better quality than your average American ramen! The chashu was perfect with a slight crisp to it, the noodles were springy, and I enjoyed the addition of the bok choy. It was also the perfect amount of food. I'm actually sad this isn't in my local area. I had a great meal here and would highly recommend.

Ok food, but service here is pretty good. I also like the decor of the place, feels cozy and…read moreintimate. We got the popcorn chicken which was fried well, but lacked seasoning. It does come with a sauce which helps, but I wish the chicken itself was also seasoned. As for entree I ordered the spare rib ramen. Again, the fried spare ribs lacked seasoning, but the fry was well done. The ramen was very light, almost too light in my opinion for a true ramen broth. The chili oil they have though is delicious and improved the taste of the soup a lot.

We decided to eat at Tan Tan Wok, but I guess Jia Kitchen is attached!…read more No problem at all, the food was great! The Banh Bot Chien was my favorite and we also had the crispy noodles and fried rice. The place was really busy and I can understand why! Definitely come out when you have a craving for Asian food!

We had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. It is next to H Mart. We…read moreordered Peking duck and it was from Tan Tan Wok, the egg rolls and banh bot chien rice cake came from Jia Kitchen. There is an opening between 2 restaurants. Our waitress told us it's the same owner. They were busy but the food came out quickly. We liked the rice cake, it was crispy and the vinegar sauce with peppers to dip just perfect. The Peking duck was delicious and reasonably priced compared to other restaurants that serve Peking duck. Overall, the food was good. The peach green tea was very sweet but served in a super cute glass. Will try rice and noodle dishes next time.

Excellent experience. Sashimi and rolls were on point. If I lived in Conroe I'd be back often.read more

I ordered Wasabi Bistro takeout for dinner tonight. The menu is quite large, with a mix of Japanese…read moreand Chinese dishes. Since we were craving Chinese, we decided to order the Mongolian beef, egg drop soup, and beef lo mein. The lo mein was a little greasy and the noodles were a little too soft for me, but overall decent. The Mongolian beef was not what I was expecting. The sauce was not as thick and it didn't have the traditional spicy taste to it. I had to add some chili oil to make it more flavorful. The egg drop soup was what you would to expect at any Chinese restaurant. Overall, the food was decent and the prices were fair.

The shining star at this restaurant was the receptionist. The weight staff practically ignored me,…read moreand I ordered the. Two egg breakfast deluxe with sausage, hash brown casserole, and a biscuit. Everything was cold and you would think for this price you would get fresh-cooked sausage, but they served me pre-cooked sausage, and I'm not even convinced that they even put it on the flat top to heat it. I have been here before, and it was much better. Today was a complete disappointment. The restrooms were not well kept I went in there to flush valves are rusty, and the corners of the floor. You can see dirt buildup. It's almost like the managers have just stopped caring.

Brunch is the best and The Toasted Yolk is brunch done well, I love their menu and find the setting…read moreand service to be great. They are also LGBT+ friendly!