Tuệ Tâm is one of my favorite vegan Vietnamese restaurants in Houston, and it never disappoints…read more Starting with appetizers, the fried egg rolls are an absolute must-order -- crispy and perfectly seasoned. The salt and pepper crispy tofu is a standout with bold flavor and a satisfying crunch. The lemongrass tofu is well-seasoned and solid, and the mushroom-based chicken nuggets are honestly one of my favorite appetizers on the entire menu. The fried pancake rounds out the appetizer options nicely as well. On the rice dishes, there's plenty to love. My wife loves the shaking tofu fried rice and orders it every time we visit. The combo fried rice and shaking beef fried rice are both great choices, and the special pot rice is a comforting, satisfying option. The hardest part of dining here is choosing a favorite entrée. The grilled fish platter -- crafted from tofu and seaweed -- is a masterpiece. But it's in fierce competition with the fried chicken rice, made from mushrooms and exceptionally delicious in both flavor and texture. I genuinely can't pick just one. Whether you're a longtime vegan or simply someone who appreciates great food, Tuệ Tâm is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

This was such a random spot! I spend a lot of time in china town and never knew this was here and…read morethat it was mostly vegan. A couple things to note: 1. It is not 100% vegan. For some reason, they have 1 item (egg roll) that is not vegan. 2. Service is full service style without full service quality. Would be a better setup if we could order at the counter and sit down because that's pretty much the level of service we received anyway, so just keep that in mind going into it. 3. It was pricier than expected. We spent $50 on the items shown here. I wouldn't say I was pleased with what we spent vs what we received. Overall, the food was a mixed bag.. the soup didn't have a ton of flavor despite it being one of their most popular dishes. The 'snails' were really interesting and I enjoyed them. For $20 I wouldn't get them again but they were fun to try. The steak dish was definitely the highlight. It was so good that my non vegan boyfriend bet me $1 it was real steak. It wasn't. Overall, I think it's worth a try but it's unlikely I'll be back anytime soon. Maybe to pick up the steak dish. Beside that, Trendy Vegan offers really good Asian cuisine at a more reasonable price point.

Great food! Party of 4 spent around $115 (plus tips) for 4 spicy vegetarian phở (one specially…read morerequested not spicy, so adjustments allowed!), 1 fried rice, and 2 deserts (good portion size to share among 4!). Service was speedy: you pay up front after your meal but every dish and utensil was brought to us efficiently. Very beautiful restaurant!

Their dry sate is a must-have to pair with every dish, it keeps me coming back every time. I tried…read moretheir canh chua this time, it was okay; savory and sour. Heo Kho Ngu Vi is always perfect, crispy, and hot.

Duy's Vegetarian Cafe is my favorite vegan restaurant in Bellaire. The ambiance is very casual and…read morenot fancy by any means but the food and service at this family-owned and operated are pretty good. The older lady behind the counter that puts the Banh Mis and drinks together is the sweetest and friendliest. She's always so incredibly welcoming but it's a hit or miss with the guys at the counter. The menu consists of a lot of processed mock meat and dry mushrooms so my favorite dishes to oder are the Banh Mi Bi and Mi Xao noodle dish with tofu as these do not have mock meat in them. They have a wide variety of ready-to-eat, packaged hot foods and desserts on display for customers to grab and go. They also make a delicious, refreshing artichoke drink that isn't overly sweet. I definitely recommend giving them a try if you're vegan or simply just in the mood for vegan. Note: There's a discount for cash payment.

Recently I've been liking a lot of the vegetarian Vietnamese food, especially the spring rolls and…read morethat's why here I am visiting the one seems to be one of the popular spots near Chinatown. It's a cute cozy family owned shop kinda hidden away from the main street but they got everything! It's a small dining area with a small grocery section when you enter. The aunties can't speak English but lucky me there was a young man working who can, he speaks mandarin too. He recommended me to get this plate of spring rolls. They have this one in my picture and another box that's with the vegetarian meats. The spring rolls' texture is nothing what I expected. From the look of it I thought it's got crispy filling but it was rather tasting stale. So I took a closer look, I think there are dried carrots and shallots or onions, and a lot of vermicelli. Personally, I would like the fresh veggies over the dried ones, because when they turn moist they become little too chewy for me. Also I wish the ratio of the vermicelli and veggies are more balanced, the rolls' flavor overall is still very refreshing to eat though. The fish sauce was good too, not too salty and fishy, it's on the more fragrant side. For this box of rolls I paid $10, which is little pricey for me since I have tried better for half that price. But maybe I will be back again and try other things on the menu one day.

Mensho changed my mind about ramen! I m usually a rice person but after I tried Mensho, oh men!…read moreThis place is insane! The spicy ramen is crazy spicy which I love the most! Also the yuzu is amazing, so flavorful and delicious. Tried fried enoki mushroom for the very first time and I m in love with it. I can easily finish it by myself. Servers are super nice and friendly. Knowledgeable about every single items. Helped us a lot for the orders. Comfy and cozy dinning area. The entire store is clean Located inside China town and planet of parking spaces. This is for sure a must visit restaurant in Houston.

Mensho is a interesting ramen joint located in the Dun Huang Plaza close to a variety of…read morerestaurants so parking is limited unless you come early. I came by right before the dinner rush so I was immediately seated at the bar and greeted by the iconic "Irasshaimase!" (welcome in Japanese) by every wait staff so that was fun! The wait staff were very attentive and proactive so ordering the food and getting it took maybe less than 10 minutes. Onto the food: I originally came in because the website mentioned tsukemen and maybe that's my fault for not checking again on yelp itself (whoopsies!) but of course, they did not have it BUT they still had very solid options for ramen. I chose the signature because I wanted to see what Mensho was known for since my family has tried it when they first opened and enjoyed it. The noodles themselves were phenomenal and just the right amount of bounciness and chew. The chicken broth was so rich and creamy, you could pretty much classify it as tonkotsu because of how fatty and buttery it tasted. There was a trio of meats that were delicious but the only one that stood out to me the most was the chicken chashu because it was juicy and flavorful. The eggs, pretty solid and it came with two halves so essentially a whole egg which is my favorite part about eating ramen. The ambiance: it's trendy and aesthetically pleasing! However, it's gonna be busy and loud so if you're expecting a quiet, low-key joint, I would recommend coming in the morning when they open instead of around dinner time. The decor was gorgeous and the music was at a moderate volume. Final rating: I would come again and definitely bring some friends to join in because there's a lot of unique options and unfortunately, I can only eat for one so maybe next time, I'll try their Duck Matcha ramen.

First visit to this restaurant/store standalone building with a small parking lot…read more Half is the grocery store and the other half is a restaurant with a full buffet- vegetables and desserts -savory and sweet. Mid sized dining with full glass windows. Once you complete your meal, pick up your food tray, and bring it to counter next to desserts. Someone was waiting to remove empty food trays. I ordered Jasmine rice mixed veggies blend of broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, and carrots.

Veggie me, veggie you…read more Even after years and years, still one of my fave places when I need to meat decompress. It's a grocery store that has a hot food section with dining and ready to go prepared foods. They also sell banh mis but I heard they've changed a bit. They used to have a tofu and mushroom one that was so perfection. Big pieces of tofu and mushrooms marinated in this delicious sauce. Now I heard they use a tofu and mushroom loaf that is made in house. They also have noodle soups and Vietnamese dishes (com tam, vermicelli noodles, etc) but I go for the deli style lunch box. For $11.75 you get a choice of rice (I've seen brown and purple) or noodles (I always get the noods) plus 3 choices. And a small veggie soup. The lunch box options rotate, there are some items that they have more often. I always get their green beans and I try their various tofu options. Recently they had an eggplant stir fry and it was delicious. There is also an ala carte section that has dim sum items. I love their turnip cake (law bak go). One order comes with 3 pieces and a soy sauce and a chili oil ($5.50). The grocery store has expanded and sells pantry items (noodles, rice, sauces, snacks, etc) as well as fruits and veggies and frozen items (fake meat items). If you are a vegetarian or just need a break, def try this spot. You won't regret it.

Visit #alot and it was spectacular :) love all these foods. Service and cleanliness is spot on …read more Feel comfortable and safe to dine here. Beef randang is yummy and chicken skewers are amazing :) they should have a larger portion as an entree :) writing this review has me wanting to go back for more The sizzling tofu on the got plate with egg on the bottom with the glazed soy sauce on top is a sleeper. This is the top spot I have had tofu at in houston.

It's been a long time since I've had Hainanese chicken, and PappaRich does it better than the…read moreplaces I've had in the past. It's a small little restaurant that can get packed during peak hours. They have your usual fare of Malaysian cuisine, but everyone I see will include the classic Hainanese chicken and rice in their order. Since the chicken is steamed without any overpowering spices, the texture is important to get right. You want tender chicken, but not overly so to the point of mushy. This type of chicken needs to have the right amount of "bite", and I think they hit the nail on the head. That paired with the flavorful sauce and rice makes a great combination. I also tried their beef rendang, and while it was tasty, the portion of beef seemed very small to me. However, I came for the chicken, and it did not disappoint.

I can't believe I never went to this place sooner. They make everything super quick here and for…read moreaffordable prices. It's the perfect spot to order something to-go (the dine-in experience is also fine!). When you order to-go, they make sure to pack the sauce separately so that nothing gets soggy, which is very thoughtful. The BBQ sauce fatty beef enoki chow fun is my absolute favorite thing to get here. The sauce they use is soo good and addicting in it. The HK French toast is yummy too but I would definitely share it, as the condensed milk can get pretty sweet. The egg shrimp chow fun looked aesthetically pleasing but the flavor was a bit underwhelming compared to the BBQ sauce beef chow fun. The staff is very pleasant Cantonese ladies. I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!

Not fancy but definitely yummy. Service is quick and they answered all our questions…read more The food is delicious. I ordered the fried fish with your choice of sauce (crispy outside and moist flakey fish inside) and egg plant with pork ( tender eggplant and savory sauce). Parking lot is shared and small and on busy weekends it can fill up.

Absolutely loved our experience! The interior is modern and clean while the service is very…read moreefficient. The servers were friendly and attentive, which is a nice treat in Chinatown. And the food - absolutely loved the food. We were served a cool, sweet bean tea and pickled cabbage upon sitting. Then ordered the house beef noodles and pork dumplings. House Beef Noodles - 5/5 The meat was incredibly tender, the spice level was just right (got the extra hot) and the noodles were just the right texture and bounce (had a nice bite to it). Pork Dumplings - 5/5 Loved the sauce on this. The chili sauce was sweet and spicy and savory. The dumplings were tender and the wrappings had a good chewy texture. Overall, would recommend and return.

Mian has become part of our weekly routine. We go there regularly, and the quality is consistently…read moreexcellent. The noodles are outstanding -- perfectly cooked, great texture, and packed with flavor. You can tell care goes into each bowl. Service is efficient, the staff is attentive, and the food comes out quickly even when they're busy. The flavors are bold without being overwhelming, and everything tastes fresh. If you appreciate well-made noodles and reliable quality, Mian is an easy recommendation. We'll keep coming back.