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Mian appears modest and unassuming from the outside, but once you enter, a sleek, modern interior awaits. Since my roommates & I arrived on a Monday evening, it was quieter. A server came to bring us cold mung bean tea, and our appetizer was a spicy, pickled cabbage salad, so incredible... We then took our orders through their QR code. It was a bit tricky to follow their ordering system, and there was a slight mix-up when differentiating between the "Add to Cart" and "Submit" buttons. I had ordered the Mapo Tofu noodles, but my roommate accidentally deleted them from the list of items because she didn't realize it was my order. When each person in the party makes an item selection, it's considered an order for the entire table, not for the individual customer, which is why there was confusion. :( Despite technical difficulties, the food came out quickly, and it was a 10/10 across the board! - Huazing Fried Egg Noodles, more spicy, extra green onion, and less oil: (5/5) Delicious... the spice was not overwhelming, and a slight sour/acidic taste came from the tomato broth. I appreciate that there was an option to request less oil, as Sichuan places can sometimes get carried away in that department. Because of this, I was able to enjoy the broth more! - Pork Dumpling, extra green onion, less oil, and more spicy: (5/5) The pork dumpling was soft and had a chewy, gummy texture on the outside, and the chili oil they put on top packed a PUNCH. Nothing I couldn't tolerate, but wow, did it hit; additionally, there was a subtle sweetness. I'm sad I missed out on the chance to try their Mapo Tofu noodles, but it just incentivizes me to make a comeback to Mian!
This is a solid noodle place!! I had the clear broth beef noodle, and I was surprised by how rich the broth was. It was similar to the Korean gomtang broth. I generally like my dishes plain so I enjoyed it a lot. Most of my friends love the beef noodle soup, which I will definitely try next time! Service was pretty quick, and the place was packed during lunchtime.
What an incredibly efficient, super yummy little noodle/dumpling shop! The beef noodle soup was incredible - the soup reminded me of the ones from Taiwan and had a fair amount of beef chunks. The chili garlic dumplings were very good - although, be warned, there is a good amount of heat in the sauce. I've got a good spice tolerance and still sweated through my meal. They also have complimentary pickled cabbage and sweetened tea that they bring to each table that is just so good! Service is super fast and you can order via the contactless menus on the table. Overall, fantastic place for carbs and would def be back!
Really good! We had the traditional beef noodles and the braised ribs noodles. The meat was super tender. The broth super flavorful and spicy. Noodles perfectly cooked. The food came out quick and staff is on it with the tea refills. The inside was clean and it eventually got pretty full of people but staff stayed on top of helping customers.
For the peeps who love spicy, either mala, numbing, green peppercorn-y, MIAN is the place to go. I came by myself last weekend when the weather suddenly turned freezing cold for some hot soup and I was super satisfied, the noodles warmed my soul. Upon entering, you see a well decorated modern chinese noodle street cafe style. Place can be little more well lit in my opinion, will definitely give a more visual impact on their food too. They offer contactless ordering using QR code which is helpful so I didn't feel rush on deciding what I want, especially when they got so many options! Service was fast and friendly, the server reminded me of the hot bowls when they served me the food. I ordered the steam egg and house spicy beef noodle but sub the regular noodle for rice noodles. The steam egg came in a really cute cup, it's one of those that I remember my grandpa would drink water or hot tea out of it back when I was little. It's a very nostalgic and touching grass item haha the egg itself is super qq like jello, and well flavored by the minced pork and sauce on the top. The beef noodle was also really good. I ordered medium spicy and it was good, it had a perfect kick of mala spicy on my tongue every bite, they give a lot of beef too, good tender chewiness. The rice noodle was cooked al dente, not my preference but I let it seep in the soup for a while and slowly got softer to eat. Overall this is a good spot to get some hot noodle soup on a cold day. They got non spicy options too!
Mian in Houston definitely hits the spot when you're craving hand-pulled noodles with some spicy intestines. The texture of the noodles was perfectly chewy, and the broth had that deep, spicy richness that keeps you sipping. The portions were generous, and the spice level was just right, I always get the more spicy option and it's enough to make your nose run but still flavorful. Service was quick and friendly, though the place can get crowded, so expect a short wait during peak hours.
Mian is top tier in sichuan noodles, meeting some of my highest standards for taste, portion size, service, and price. They also make ordering super easy with an online menu that you can place orders directly from your phone on! And there's complimentary, endless red bean tea and pickled spicy vegetables while you're waiting for your food and enjoying the cute themed interior. I've gotten several different types of noodles, including the zajiang noodles, spicy house beef noodles, and hot and sour noodles (my absolute favorite) - EVERY bowl has me thinking about Mian for days afterward. I've been here several times, and I 100% will be back!
First time trying this spot. Came during lunch specifically for the beef noodle soup. I came right after the lunch buzz. There were only 4 other tables eating, so it was relatively quiet. But the two servers were great. Gave complementary tea and kimchi. I decided to order the spicy numbing beef soup. Yes it was spicy. Yes I was sweating. But I will be going back for this!
Overall just a great experience all round. Upon sitting down, the server immediately brought a complimentary order of spicy cabbage and mung bean tea, which both were extremely tasty! The mung bean tea especially was absolutely perfect for helping cool down my mouth between bites since the food is pretty spicy. We ended up ordering the five spice peanuts as an appetizer and enjoyed it quite a bit! Very tasty and the portion felt very fair, especially since it was only $4. For my entree, I ordered the vegetarian mapu Tofu noodle dish. I was a bit disappointed with my first couple of bites before realizing I needed to mix it together since a lot of the sauce was sitting towards the bottom of the dish. Once I mixed it all together though I ended up really enjoying it! The spice level was just right (I ordered regular spicy) and the peppercorn wasn't overpowering in the slightest (I would've preferred a bit more peppercorn but that's because I love it to a concerning degree). Service was great and were on top of refilling my drink, which was pretty often given how spicy the food was. Atmosphere was great as well, place had a very strong casual vibe but was still very much aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.
I love Mian! They have the best dumplings. My favorite are the chili oil dumplings, and the pork dumplings. The pork dumplings sauce has kind of an almost sweet spiciness to it. I also feel like there's maybe cinnamon or different kinds of spices that they put in with the dumpling sauce. It's so delicious!
Absolutely delicious! These Sichuan noodles were everything I needed and more. (Thank to my amazing boyfriend for this hidden gym) The flavors were bold, rich, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. Every bite felt comforting and satisfying -- the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out. On a cold winter night, this bowl was pure soul-soothing magic. If you're craving something flavorful, comforting, and truly unforgettable, these Sichuan noodles are it. Highly recommend!
Was craving some noodle soup and this place doesn't disappoint! Very clean establishment. You order with a QR code from your table. They instantly bring some tea and pickled cabbage. We ordered the Beef House Noodles with extra beef. Also ordered steamed bok choy and black fungus. Noodles were bouncy and chewy. Broth was rich and flavorful, beef was so tender. Definitely recommend this place for a good meal!
Great ambiance - Modern, clean aesthetic. Nice sunny feel, open windows in the front. Fast service, no touch / no contact ordering through a QR code website. Food comes out pretty quickly. You still have to pay at the counter at the end. Steamed egg and minced pork - really smooth with good flavor from the ground pork Pork dumplings - really liked the dry seasoning. Husband commented that it's the best dumpling sauce that he's had. Chengdu Zajiang Noodles - chewy noodles packed with flavor. Some places make the noodles too thick, but these were perfect. Fav: Spicy beef rib noodle soup with extra green onions read more
Authentic but Spicy! Decent and fair price Spacious parking lot in front Fast service. We got the dry noodle and the one with the intestine- but very tasty. Even my friend who's pretty picky in terms of Chinese food complemented the noodle Would recommend and will definitely be back again read more
3 years ago
Cute little place that I finally got to try after confusing with the other Mein restaurant. Be forewarned, everything is pretty spicy but a good spicy even for a wimp like me. We ordered a few appetizers - peanuts, pig ears and fried lotus root. I enjoyed all of them, but probably wouldn't do the pig ears again since they had a chili flake on them that made it super spicy. My husband got the beef noodle soup which has a lot of meat. Flavor was ok. I loved my golden curry dumplings soup. It was sooooo flavorful and the dumplings had a lot of meat. Service was also great too with lots of water refills and non intrusive checking on us. The prices were so reasonable too given the quality of food. I plan to come back another time tro try more dishes. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
I had been dying to try chili oil noodles after watching a tiktok with them so I got to Yelping and found this place. The concept here is a little different. You scan the menu with your phone and then order your food straight from your phone and they bring it out to you. I ordered the Sichuan cold noodles extra spicy and added a fried egg. It was everything I had hoped and dreamed of. I also ordered the chili oil dumplings which do come out scalding hot so be warned, but they were worth the third degree burns I received when taking a bite. Prices were great and the food came out relatively fast. This is place will definitely be added to my list of favorites. read more
2 years ago
This restaurant is a favorite of mine in LA. Happy to see that the Houston location is just as good! My go to order is the spicy beef noodle soup. Plenty of favor and spice! You can tone it down if you want too. Service was pretty good as well. We were sat and served our food quickly with no issues. Will definitely be coming back again! read more
CLICK HERE FOR *HOT NOODS* Oh hot Mian, this is my jam Keep me eatin 'til the AM Y'all don't understand, take them noods and pull them In the ayer, ay-ayer, ayer, ay-ayer Oh hot Mian, this is my jam Keep me eatin 'til the AM Y'all don't understand, take them noods and pull them In the ayer, ay-ayer, ayer, ay-ayer Hot noods are my jam Y'all don't understand Mian will make you understand They be pumpin' dishes out with so much flavor Ordering the whole menu type of behavior Pull them hot noods in the ayer (ayer) Make me not want to shareyer (shareyer) Then I go "here I go yea that's my song" That first bite had me in my zone The broth must have been made with beef bones I be slurpin durpin until the early morn I need that mungbean tea in between tha grub Even the house cabbage pull up on them dubs Give me more of that chili oil like a drug Lil steamed pork egg is definition of true love Oh hot Mian Eat to tha AM I love it so much it got me sayin Oh hot Mian, this is my jam Keep me eatin 'til the AM Y'all don't understand, take them noods and pull them In the ayer, ay-ayer, ayer, ay-ayer -Sailor out read more
2 years ago
I'm one of those people that typically know I'm going somewhere in advance and I scope out the menu and reviews beforehand. My dining companion and I came here after we worked up an appetite at the boba spot a few doors down. The inside is very nice and has a very modern look. We seated ourselves because no one really acknowledged us upon entering. We sat for awhile before we were approached by the staff who came bearing some mung bean water. They never did ask if we wanted anything else to drink and asked what we wanted to order. No hello or any pleasantries were exchanged, they just wanted an order. The QR code sent us to a menu that was not very descriptive at all. We asked questions but did not get back much help. Some people may have got up and left with the service we got, but in my head, I was thinking this was going to be one hell of a bowl of noodles! I saw Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and knew that was what I needed. I'm all about spicy noods cause regular noods just doesn't cut it for me. I told them to go up on the spice level as well. The food came out pretty quick and the fragrant aromas got me excited. The bowls are huge and you definitely get a nice portion here. I took one sip of the rich broth and instantly knew I was in for a great meal. First off, this bowl was packed with tender pieces of beef. I could not have cooked it better myself. The noodles were also cooked to perfection. It had just the right bite to it, not too mushy and not too hard. There was also cilantro and bok choy in it. Everything all worked together in perfect harmony. I wasn't even that hungry, but I tore that bowl up and was completely satisfied. Now if this place put some effort into customer service, they would have definitely got 5 stars. If I can't have it all, atleast give me good food. They did that. With cold weather approaching, I will be back sooner rather than later! read more
I'm very conflicted writing this review because I have been to other Mian locations during my travels and they have been great. However the noodles I ordered here did not have any chew whatsoever and honestly did not taste hand pulled even though they're supposed to be. What happened? read more
Delicious noodles!! Loved the vibe of this restaurant and the staff were so sweet and friendly! Was looking forward to trying this place because it was highly recommended. Worth the hype. Tried the Mapo Tofu Noodles. The tofu was soft and the sauce was spicy and numbing, just the perfect bite. The noodles were soft and chewy. No complaints. Would come back but I do wish they had more vegetarian options. read more
My friends and I came to Mian for lunch, and we got seated quickly. The whole table orders food through a QR code, and it ends up going onto one tab. So keep in mind, if you're going in a large group, that when you pay at the front, you can only split the bill in half because they accept 2 credit card payments max. We just venmoed our friends our share. I ordered the house beef noodle soup, and the broth was so flavorful, and the noodles were just the right texture. I also got to try some of my friend's pork dumplings, and those were great too! The food came out really fast as well which is always a plus, since we were all so hungry at that point haha. read more
Swung by for lunch/dinner. Located in a Chinatown plaza that I regarded as semi depleted, this was a pleasant surprise. It's a clean, small shop, kind of like a ramen shop in Japan. Ordering is done via phone app and the service here is pretty minimal/ nonexistent. You order the food, get the food, eat it, and pay pretty much. For fast food, the noodles are pretty solid. Sauce is a very Sichuan style. Dishes are $10-$14 per bowl depending on what you get. It's very home cooked when you taste it and it's a solid meal with no frills. I wouldn't drive 25 min to get a bowl of noodles but it is a solid choice if you are in the area. read more
Found this place solely through Yelp! They have the waitlist feature but it was not needed, even on a Saturday night. They are apparently well known for their noods so I was excited to try. They brought us some complimentary mung bean tea and pickled vegetables. Wasn't a big fan of the tea but the pickled veggies were a nice snack. My friend and I shared the House Beef Noodles and Mapo Tofu noodles. The beef noodles were delicious! The noodles have a nice texture and bite and the broth was full of flavor. Has a good amount of meat but wish it was more tender. The spice level is just right. I did not like the Mapo tofu as much. It was so spicy to the point where flavor was lost. Interested in trying their Zajiang noodles next time! read more
Wow, this place was amazing. Free tea and a free appetizer. But this place deserves its high marks for the amazing flavor. Everything we got was so good and super affordable. You'll find some of the most rich and flavorful broths here. You get to choose how your noodles are made so if you like more firm or more soft that's in your hands. Very courteous service too read more
3 years ago
Got the chili oil wonton which had great spicy flavor. You can adjust numbness as you desire. They offer complimentary spicy cabbage which was also delicious. Portion sizes are generous and they have vegetarian mapo tofu noodles which were delicious as well. The classic spicy beef noodle soup was amazing with tender meat chunks. Popcorn chicken had slightly thicker batter but great juiciness and flavor. Would definitely be back again and service was fast. read more
Easy to find, plenty of parking but this plaza get super busy! Inside is clean with plenty of seating. Complimentary items Pink herbal drink (5/5) Cabbage (3/5) Food House spicy noodles (5/5) - the noodles texture was fresh because they make all their noodles in house! Spicy chili wonton (5/5) Overall, awesome noodles place I definitely will come back for more. read more
2 years ago
Visited on a quiet Sunday night. Upon seating, they provide you with a room temperature cup of slightly sweetened tea and a side dish of cabbage marinated chili oil. Both were very nice and offered a glimpse of the food to come. We ordered the beef noodle soup and the pork dumplings. Pork dumplings were slightly sweet with a bit of numbness/bitterness from the Sichuan peppercorns. Ratio of filling to wrapper was just about right, and the flavors of everything complimented each other. The beef noodle soup was well seasoned and the beef shanked was tender. It reminded me of many excellent bowls of beef noodle soup I've had in Taiwan. Restaurant was very clean with a relaxed atmosphere. Service was prompt and attentive. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. read more
I've had my eye on this place for a while, and finally got a chance to check it out. I went during the week, right before the lunch rush about 11:45am. You walk in, and seat yourself, if there's a wait, you'd write your name on the waiting list. They bring out some red bean water, at first it's an acquired taste, but you'll realize it balances out the spice very well. The menu is a QR code and you order your items from your phone, then they bring it to you once ready. The inside itself is clean and modern, with some nice wall paintings. We tried the house beef noodle soup, medium spicy as well as the pork dumplings. The soup was tasty in my opinion, and beef was very tender. They give you a lot of food, so if you're not super hungry, one bowl could feed 2. Broth was flavorful and medium spicy was tolerable, probably could have gotten it a bit spicer. The pork dumplings were good as well, and the portion size is also quite large for 2 people. Overall, I'd recommend trying it out if it's been on your to-go list, but keep in mind it starts to get pretty busy as the day goes on. read more
I was in the mood to try something different and given the reviews I figured I'd try this place out. We ordered two noodle soups and the dumplings, more food than we needed but we wanted to try some different things. It was a bit confusing when we walked in, were seated at a table, and then just sat there. Turns out you had to scan a QR code for the menu then basically order online. Perhaps this was a COVID thing, but some instruction would have been nice. While you are waiting they bring complementary spicy cabbage & mung bean tea. Not my favorite things, but unique to try. We really enjoyed the pork dumplings. The soup noodles were good too with rather large portions. Regretfully I forgot what we exactly we ordered and I kinda failed at taking pictures due to being hungry and distracted. Overall, good stuff. read more
3 years ago
We loved this place. My sister and I have been waiting to come here for quite sometime and I am glad we did. We came before the lunch rush and found a great spot. There are many tables, so seating should not be a problem. The ordering process is contactless. You order your food through their app and the server will bring out the food. They have many beautiful items to offer. The food came out so fast. We ordered two beef noodles and a side of the braised intestines. Everything was cooked to perfection. Despite the noodles looking oily, they do not taste it. The meats and intestines were braised well and were tender. The intestines also did not smell of organ. Their pickled cabbage was sensational. I would buy it by the jar. Lastly, the pricing is so fair considering the amount of food you get. read more
I met up with a fellow Yelp elite (Antho L.) & he picked this location based on good reviews & I have to say that it was a very good experience. When you walk in the servers greet you right away & they start you off with a complementary spicy cabbage & mung bean tea. The Spicy cabbage was alright, it just holds you down while you're waiting on your food & the tea, well it was watered down. I decided to order their house beef noodles (medium spice) & we went half on the pork dumplings since it was a lot of it. I'll start with the dumplings, the pork was a little overcooked but the sauce for the dumplings were amazing, I love the hint of sweetness versus it just tasting like straight chili oil. My soup was pretty good with a generous amount of beef. The beef was very tendered and it just melts in your mouth, the noodles were fine. I did see some reviews that said their beef was chewy but I definitely didn't get that. The only issue that I had was that they added so much chili oil & it overpowered the broth itself. For me it wasn't spicy at all, it was more like they overused the oil. But overall I enjoyed it more so because the beef was cooked perfectly. All in all I'll definitely come back. The interior was nice, the service was great & the food was solid. 4 stars. Tip: the ordering system- you scan a QR code then you order it on your phone & pay at the counter when you finish your meal. read more
3 years ago
Not to be confused with Mein close by. This place is in the old Seafood 88 mall (Miss that place). Plenty of parking. You order on your phone like a lot or the Chinatown restaurants are doing these days. Chengdu Zhajiang mian was tasty but so darn expensive. With tax and standard 15% tip it's $15. For a bowl of noodles. What's this world coming to. Recommended tip on their receipts is correctly based off of amount before tax which I appreciate. Complimentary meng bean drink and pickles cabbabge before the meal was ok. Nothing special but nice freebie. read more
2 years ago
The food is really good and has a lot of flavor but is pretty spicy. The service is extremely quick and once you order your food will come out within five minutes. As soon as we sat down, we were served very refreshing fruit tea of some sort that was also pretty good. The place is kept clean and bathrooms are relatively clean as well. read more
I found Mian through a friend's recommendation for some street noodles (Mian = Noodles in Chinese). It's located in a shared business complex with plenty of parking in a private parking lot. For COVID, there is a bottle of hand sanitizer and temperature check at the door entrance. Afterwards, I was seated quickly to a table in the center. There are about 10 tables in this clean and casual restaurant, and it was not packed when I was there (about 50% occupancy). FOOD: Spicy Cabbage (3/5): Complimentary. It was okay. The cabbage is cooked and then mixed with some version of chili oil that was slightly sour. It is not like Kim-chi, which is rather salted, seasoned, and fermented. Steamed Egg and Minced Pork (3/5): The best way to eat this is to think about eating a wholesome bite from a mason jar (all-in-one-bite). I do not think it should be mixed, as the minced pork will lose its flavors when meshed into the steamed egg. It was okay though. Spicy Black Fungus (2/5): Texture was a little different than what I hoped it would be, and the after-taste was quite salty and tarte. I would not eat this alone after trying it, as I combined the spicy cabbage, steamed egg & minced pork, and this appetizer into one bite! Much better when combined. Chili Oil Chaoshou (4/5): Favorite of the night. There are about 8 dumpling pieces, and the chili oil was amazing. I actually showered the dumplings with this oil, and I even used it as a dipping sauce for the meats in our noodles. Mapo Tofu Noodle (2/5): There is a strong garlic taste to it, and the dish was rather dry overall. Tofu was bland. We barely touched this, so I would not order this again. House Beef Noodles (3/5): Some of the beef were tough, so I would recommend ordering the spicy beef rib noodles for better quality. The price difference between these 2 dishes is about ~$2-5 (do not remember the exact pricing). I did not enjoy the broth (chicken-based), as it was rather plain and salty. Big portion though. Spicy Beef Rib Noodles (4/5): Meat is more tender than the house beef. There are about 1-2 beef ribs, depending on the size. Big portion though. Service doesn't really exist, as it's more ordering and paying on the phone on their website. We had to ask for more water though. The servers do not come by unless they are bringing your orders to the table. Would I come back? Not really. read more
Very clean restaurant with good service and yummy food. The menu is in the form of a QR code and you order for the entire table from the QR code. You get complimentary red bean drink and pickled cabbages. I got the bone broth soup and edible fungus which were both tasty. The fungus was a tad too spicy for me but it had good sour flavor. Prices were very reasonable, I would come back again. read more
1 year ago
This is a great place to go if you love spicy food! I can't tolerate that much spice but I thought it was really good. My friends really liked the pork wontons with chili oil. I thought the chili oil wasn't too spicy and even had a sweet flavor. Overall I thought the service was really good too. When you walk in you get seated and your table scans the QR code on the table and can order directly from it. The inside is also really cute! read more
Twas a dark and stormy Monday. I was a tad bit moist upon arrival, but my hunger outweighed the discomfort, as is usually the case. Anything can be overcome with a good meal. My friend and I were the only occupants when we arrived. The cabbage was free, and very tasty. As is usually the case, the menu is scannable and read on your mobile. The staff were super attentive. The gentleman taking care of us was very familiar with the menu, and was instrumental on our culinary decisions. We started with the five spice peanuts. It was a very good flavor, and a great start to the meal. We also ordered the Beef in Chili Sauce as a starter as well. It wasn't bad, but I had not been expecting it to be cold. I could do without it next time, but was worth the try. For our mains, we ordered the Mapo Tofu with Rice Noodle. This was the first time I've had lettuce in it. It was VERY good, and I highly recommend. You need to mix it so the juice at the bottom mixes in. Our other main item was the Pork Dumpling. Another definite rec for anyone needing suggestions. The sauce on those dumplings was sooooo good!! They have a small menu, but their dishes are very good, the facility is very clean, and the staff are excellent. I will say that will many things say spicy, I don't think anything I had included heat. I would say it was spiced and flavorful, but there wasn't any heat. read more
IS IT JUST MY VISIT IS CRAPPY? How did this place have so many great review??? So excited found a new place to go in Houston when we visit. The staff were very friendly and very nice atmosphere. Unfortunately the food were terrible SALTY!!!! I order the Spicy Beef Noodle soup and my wife order the Intestine Noodle Soup. Both BROTH were very SALTY!! Too much soy sauce flavor it take the flavor away from the noodle and the beef. We don't think we will be back. read more
I eat once a day so I had quite the sample of food. I ordered two entrees and 3 appetizers. Once again, I sacrifice this body for the integrity of this review, to give you the best review. The restaurant is very clean and bright and has modern touches. The music is awesome, I love eating while also feeling like I'm in a Drama and a hero is going to come by and sweep me off my feet. Very romantic. The food is amazing, I cannot comment on authenticity but be prepared to leave the restaurant with a very numb tongue. This is a confusing flavor to me because I don't know how to tell my friends about it. "Hey what's your favorite flavor, I like sweet foods?" Me: "I like numb food." Anyway as usual my review are relevant, and really helps you in your decision making process. read more
The house noodles with rice noodles and medium spice are my go to and don't disappoint (~$14). The beef is a little on the tougher side so would only recommend if that's not a deal breaker. I also like that they serve chilled sweet mung bean soup instead of water and helps with the oil and heat from the noodles. We always like to finish with their cold jelly ($4), which was my favorite dessert when I went to Sichuan and have never found it in Houston until the place opened! The ordering process is a little confusing-you scan the QR code with your phone and select what you want. Then they bring your food to your table. Afterwards I believe you wait until they bring a receipt to pay. We accidentally got distracted and after asking for a to go container and staying for at least 1.5h, we went into autopilot, packed up the food and left. Fortunately, the restaurant had my number and called me and were super understanding. They had a way for us to pay online by scanning another QR code instead of driving all the way back to the restaurant. read more
I want to give this place 3 stars simply because everything on the menu is numbing spicy, but then I am reminded of other reviews where people will give a restaurant 1 star for not refilling their water consistently, even during this pandemic where restaurants are struggling to survive. To knock off a star just because I do not enjoy the numbing spiciness of Sichuan food is unfair. To start off, I don't really eat spicy foods, but I do try it out here and there. So it sucks coming to a place where everything is already made spicy. And to make it worse for me, it is the mala numbing kind of spicy, which assaults my tongue to the point where I can't taste anything else. Honestly that's the only problem I had with this place. Their noodles were firm, meat was tender, and wonton skin was incredibly delicate. Would've been perfect if there was an option for non-mala spicy. #282 read more
Excellent dining experience during Covid-19 pandemic. I waited for Mian to open dining room for a long time. I was here for a quick snack before grocery shopping. It was a cold day. So I wanted something Sichuan spicy close to malatang. But I didn't want a full meal. My eyes landed on Mapo Tofu Noodles as I walked in. The poster doesn't show much of ingredients in detail. But I already know this is a good match. I confirmed it with the waiter if this was spicy. Since I didn't remember how spicy it was when it first opened. I chose medium heat. Boy. It was perfect. Spicy 辣 and numbing spicy 麻辣 at the same time. Just $10 took care of my crave for Sichuan spicy food. I also ordered a cup of plum punch 酸梅汁 for $1.50 to cool my stomach down. In my opinion, their Covid-19 sanitizing protocol is top of the line compared with most restaurants in Chinatown. I highly recommend everyone to come and check them out. read more
5 years ago
This place is incredibly casual. You go to the table, scan a barcode, and your order from your phone. As soon as we were seated our waiter poured us some iced tea and gave us some spicy cabbage. The food was good! I ordered some dumplings as an appetizer and they were SPICY. If you can get past the bite the meat was great! I had the chicken soup and it was perfectly salted. It had a bunch of chicken but not too heavy. If you are ever feeling under the weather I 10/10 recommend or if you're craving good chicken noodle soup. When you're ready to pay you go back to the website you ordered on and your pay there! The website was incredibly easy to use and you can even split a check! read more
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9600 Bellaire Blvd
Ste 102B
Houston, TX 77036
Chinatown, Sharpstown
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