One of the true litmus tests of an authentic restaurant is the crowd -- and this place is packed…read morewith locals and elderly Asian diners, which tells you everything you need to know. No trendy decor, no modern gimmicks, just a classic old-school Chinese restaurant focused on what matters most: the food. Every dish feels honest, flavorful, and deeply authentic. Explore the menu freely because you honestly can't go wrong here. The prices are fair for the quality, portions, and traditional cooking. If you want to experience Chinese food in its truest form, this is the place.

TLDR: A Houston Chinatown classic with consistently delicious food and generous portions. Come for…read morethe quality cooking, not the service. Confucius is a true Houston Chinatown staple. The food quality and flavors never disappoint, and the lobster is a must order. Portions are large and everything is best shared family style. The renovated interior looks much nicer, though the service is still pretty average. That is fine though because I come here for the food, not the hospitality haha. I was disappointed they only had the most expensive fish left at $128 when I ate, which felt unreasonable compared to the rest of our order, so we passed. I also wish the pork chop dish used the longer rib cut 排骨 instead. Another suggestion I would give is a better dipping sauce for the intestine. I preferred dipping it into the eggplant sauce than the sweet and sour sauce provided. Still, I will definitely keep coming back for the quality cooking and comforting taste of home.

Establishment is spacious, relaxed, and clean. Staff is professional and attentive…read more Food is tasty with good presentation. There is a large selection available to choose from. They have fresh seafood available, at market price. TLDR: Excellent service, great food, excellent establishment, good value. Would recommend!

Great Chinese food Fast service…read more Clean spacious dining area Dim sum especially hot and delicious

Hadn't been back in a long while, but we came here to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This…read morerestaurant is another OG in Houston. They have been around for as long as I can remember. Don't be fooled by its English name, you will not be eating Shanghainese food here: this is a traditional Cantonese restaurant. In typical Chinese American fashion, we had the "adult" table and of course we sat at the "kids" table. We ordered the classics as pictured. The food is always tasty and consistent. Service is friendly and the even though this spot is no frills, it is a familiar place with a very family-centered atmosphere. You can not go wrong with old reliable. If you are ever craving authentic, traditional Cantonese cooking without the large, dim sum hybrid model, I definitely recommend this place. Perfect for lunch with coworkers, by yourself, and great for larger dinners with the whole family.

My parents needed to pick up some Chinese New Year goodies at Welcome Food Center so we figured…read morewe'd grab dinner nearby. We had eaten here years ago before the whole shopping center was remodeled. We arrived around 5:00 PM for dinner and were seated quickly. The food came out fairly quickly and was flavorful. It was four of us so we ordered: Hot & Sour Soup, Beef with Bitter Mellon, Beef Flat Rice Noodle (dry), Cantonese Sweet & Sour Pork (with pineapple) I was impressed how silky and tender the beef was. The sweet & sour was perfect lightly battered and crispy. The hot & sour could've been a bit more sour but had a small kick to it. It was perfect for my parents, but my husband and I had to add some chili oil & soy sauce for more flavor. The quality of the food 9/10, the price was a bit on the pricey side for the portions of the dishes. The hot & sour soup was $17! It wasn't anything special about it. I thought it was a bit steep for a family size, but I guess good service made up for it. I'm not sure if they were offering Chinese New Year specials, but within an hour there were several big parties with reservations. I recommend this place for authentic Cantonese Chinese food. It's rare to find good food and good service!

There's a lot of choices for Dim sum in Houston, and we had heard good things about Ocean Palace…read more Happy that we weren't disappointed and we were impressed by the friendly service and great food. Even when it was busy on Father's Day morning, the staff did a good job of managing the crowd. Inside is a very grandiose and expansive dining room that was busy but not overly loud or uncomfortable. Immediately, the famous dim sum carts are coming your way with a fresh assortment of classics. My personal favorites were the fried taro ball and the shumai which were great, along with the duck. Overall, we were mostly satisfied with everything, and we noticed that staff were very accommodating to large groups and others. Every server we encountered at the carts was very kind and we left very satisfied.

Great spot for dim sum!…read more Service was active and friendly. Maybe too friendly. They have some of the carts coming around but we ordered from the paper/server instead. Everything tasted fresh and rivaled some of the better dim sum places I've been in other cities. It got very busy very quickly. So expect to wait a little while at prime times, even though it's a pretty big restaurant. Recommend trying it out if you want some good dim sum.

I've had great experiences at Hot Pot City! The food is delicious and the variety is amazing! They…read morehave a large buffet of hot pot items including seafood (shrimp, mussels, oysters, variety of fish, squid, crab), tofu and bean curd, so many fresh vegetables, udon, ramen, wontons, dumplings, meatballs, fish balls, quail and regular eggs, the list goes on and on! They have some cooked items on the buffet including fried rice, egg rolls, crawfish (seasonal), fried chicken, French fries, and more. The sauce bar was also extensive and included too! I liked that they had fried garlic and fried onion. They also include fresh fruit, a variety of Vietnamese che, and ice cream (green tea, red bean, cookies and cream, vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate) in the buffet. There's six soup bases to choose from, and you can choose whether you want the table to share one large pot with up to two flavors or if you want to do individual hot pot at no extra cost. I loved that they had both options. My favorite broth was probably the tom yum - super savory with great flavor. The staff is very friendly and check on you often without being intrusive, and they bring the meats you order quickly. They also refill your drinks proactively which I appreciate. The restaurant is large and could easily accommodate big parties. The restaurant area, buffet area, and the bathrooms were all really clean. The music wasn't super loud, making it easy to talk. It's located on the end of a big shopping plaza, so parking was easy. There's also specials during the week and for birthdays (see menu photo). I'd highly recommend!

I received a message from the biz owner asking me to try Hot Pot City again. Few weeks ago, I just…read moreso happened to be in the Viet Hoa Center hungry. Since my previous experience was over 8 years ago, I decided to give it an update. I walked in and searched for somebody to hopefully give me instruction on how to order or start but couldn't see anyone. Then, I looked over the high counter to find an employee buried his face on his phone. I guess he was so involved with his stock market trading, he didn't notice my presence. He guided me to the first table by the door. He must know that I was very hungry. I had to squeeze between the table and the booth. Not sure why it's so tight. I am not a big guy either. I ordered chicken and lamb to start my meat crave and Chinese herbal soup. He brought me a tray of some kind of beef and a tray of lamb. I didn't challenge him because I was hungry. Then, I ordered chicken from a lady. It took a little while and I almost told her forget it. The meat was very lean and kind of thick. Not easily seasoned with the sauces there. I actually ate more fish than any other protein. The catfish fillets were pretty fresh. Except, I don't like to watch flies crawling on my mussels. Not sure why health department has not come here yet. There are fly traps hanging above the seafood and dessert aisle. I also spotted some mosquitos or gnats flying around the sauces. I am sorry but I definitely not coming back. This got me so disgusted. I had to leave.

Honeslty the ramen was well served it fed two. My spouse ordered the fries also and he liked them…read more My favorite was the coconut pudding dessert.

My fiancé and I have been coming to this I've been coming to Tasty Point for years, back when they…read morewere at their old location, and I'm so happy they're still around! Their Tonkotsu Ramen is hands down my favorite--it's rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The service is always quick, and the staff is super kind, which makes every visit even better. I also really love the new decor, especially the touch of fresh flowers on the tables--it gives the place such a nice vibe. Definitely a great date spot, and while they have a variety of food options, I personally come just for the ramen... that's how good it is!

This has become one of my regular spots for years because the food is always so delicious and…read morecomforting. I've tried the beef ribs, beef brisket, and chicken options. As a huge beef lover, I honestly did not expect the chicken to be my favorite, but it was incredibly flavorful and paired perfectly with the seasoning. One thing I really love is that after you finish the meat, they refill the pot with bone broth so you can turn it into a hotpot, which makes the whole experience even better. Just be careful when choosing the spice level -- their "mild" is definitely closer to what most places would consider medium spicy

Super interesting concept - order chicken dry pot and once you finish the meat they pour in soup…read moreand it turns into hotpot. Chicken was a little greasy but the flavor was great, even for the no spice option. Hotpot pay per ingredient, can get pricey pretty quick. Make sure to come in hungry and share with a group so you have room for the hotpot. Great service! We came in with a large party and they accommodated us very nicely into one table.

Justin our server was amazing! Very helpful and respectful as this was my first time here! Amazing…read morefood, definitely recommend.

I was super excited to eat here since my family said that it's top 100 spot on the US (I believe)…read moreand that they've come here multiple times with other people. The food at Shabu En is so good! The service is very thoughtful also and they're very attentive. The decorations in the restaurant is also very nice and it's very clean too. There's plenty of parking so no need to worry about driving around to get a spot unless you're trying to be closer. When you walk in, there is a waiting area where you can sit while waiting to be seated. They also provide some water and snacks in the front while waiting. It also has a photo spot near the front. For the food, there is a big selection. They have lots of soup bases, and it's possible to switch soup bases if you feel tired of the one you started with. I tried a few and they were all good. The flavors start to mix after you put in your hotpot ingredients, so I would suggest drinking some of the soup beforehand. My favorite broth I tried was the duck broth. You can really taste the duck and it's the most flavorful to me, and someone in the group said you can really taste the five spice powder (I couldn't but I liked it a lot). The tonkatsu is pretty decent and tastes like what you expect. I tried the Shabu En special broth, and it tastes like dashi soup. Very standard and pretty good broth. In my opinion, the sukiyaki broth is good for short term broth and just dipping your meat temporarily. To me the sweetness overpowered the soy sauce flavor, but it's still very good. You get your meat by ordering with the server, but they come by very often and it comes out very quickly that you don't really notice a long period without any meat. At the center where you grab veggies and the sauce bar, there are sections where you can get drinks, such as tea and Vietnamese coffee, which is in addition to the drinks you can order off the menu. There is also a small dessert station but it's a must try! It has a snow shaved ice, and it has a toppings bar next to it with toppings and different sauces you can put on it. Overall, it's a really good AYCE restaurant that's definitely worth trying out.