Dah bih gahhhh, dah bih tuffffff, great spot to grab dinner or just a couple drinks and watch a…read moregame, the owner is great and makes you feel very welcome, and all the wait staff are friendly

Awesome spot for fresh, tasty seafood! I almost panicked when I walked in because it was completely…read moreempty, which is usually not a great sign, but it must've just been a slow day because the food was awesome. Michael, the owner, greeted us and took care of us! We started with the Jumbo Crab Fingers which were really good - I'm honestly not huge on seafood, so I enjoyed these a lot more than I thought I would. Ironically, I'm not big on oysters either, so I ordered the Jumbo Golden Fried Shrimp which hit the spot real good. Large shrimp, well fried, flavored, and the tartar sauce was addicting. The fries that came with it were perfectly seasoned, carrying a bit more of a cajun flavor rather than just regularly salted. My parents definitely enjoy oysters, so they ordered the Charbroiled Oysters and really enjoyed it, as well as the Uni Oyster with Quail Egg. They also got the Cowboy Lobster Shrimp Roll that was gone before I even took a second look their way. We finished the meal with a yummy, dense basque cheesecake! Every customer that came in during our time there was personally greeted by Michael, and it seemed like they were all repeat customers. It was really cool to see that kind of connection, and it really showed how much Michael cares about his customers, and how much we like his food! Indoor seating is a bit limited - all bar stool seating. I rarely comment on the music that a restaurant plays, but I quite liked it! Made me feel like I was on the bay enjoying some fresh seafood at sunset. Heard they'll be opening up their newest location at POST soon!

Cute lil spot my friend took me to for a late night bite…read more Ahh finally found a place that can make delicious baked mussels! The quality they chopped & cleaned & the mayo ratio is chefs kiss. The pork jow skewers were good & my friend likes the ribeye. Definitely a cute date night, family night, or late night bite. Wish they open for lunch but thankfully they open at 5 for takeout.

Black garlic ramen 4/5 Deep umami mushroom broth. Noodles…read morenot as springy as id like but aolid bowl of ramen never the less. Takoyaki 4/5 Decent size octopus and flavor was muce and chewy exterior. Beefyaki rice 4/5 More on the sweeter side. Nice sweet soysayce flavor. I'd order it again! Many dishes to try from and nice ambiance! Great for outings for friends and dates.

We went early on a Saturday night so around 9/10ish and caught the game on the multiple screens…read morearound the bar. This is such a Chinatown staple, we ordered the watermelon soju (refreshing!), beer and a passionfruit cocktail and mocktail. Always recommend getting the watermelon soju to start the night. We did order fries halfway through drinking and those took 40-50 minutes, which was a long time. Ambiance is great, there's a DJ on weekends and the low lights are vibey.

I really like this place for vibes, late night hangout with friends. The oysters are pretty good…read moreand not too expensive like other places. However, I do find the other items to be pretty expensive and I haven't found a cocktail drink that i like from there. Other than that, the service is pretty good and fast.

Absolutely delicious!…read more The whole experience and chef here was amazing! The way they incorporate each hand rolls and nigiri's together was indescribable. We go here pretty often and sometimes we switch it up from, the nori box, the hand rolls, and the nigiri's. You can't go wrong with either of those! The pricing here listed along with their quality Is totally worth it! Chef Cong is truly a people's person!

I'd been wanting to try this place for a while, and Houston Restaurant Weeks gave my family the…read moreperfect excuse to finally visit. Since the restaurant is fairly small, I recommend making a reservation, especially for parties larger than two if you'd prefer a table over the sushi bar. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and while the food came out a little slower than expected, the elegant atmosphere and quality of the experience made the wait worthwhile. My family and I ordered a variety of dishes from the Houston Restaurant Weeks dinner menu, the tasting course, and the à la carte menu. Without a doubt, my favorite was the Nori Box, which my sister and I shared. Each piece of fish, including the scallop, salmon, tuna, hamachi, and toro, was paired with its own topping that complemented the seafood beautifully, making every bite unique. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Scallop Crudo and the Truffle Mushroom Pasta from the HRW menu. While I did not get to try The Core 4 myself, my dad could not stop talking about it. Another standout was the Lollipop Lamb Chops, which were incredibly tender, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. For dessert, we shared the Durian Crème Brûlée. The aroma of durian was much stronger than the flavor itself, which I actually appreciated since I'm fairly neutral on the fruit. The one thing I would skip next time is the Hibiscus Breeze. It had an artificial floral taste that reminded me far too much of scented hand soap. Overall, this meal lived up to my expectations. Between the high-quality seafood, creative dishes, and inviting atmosphere, I can definitely see myself returning to work my way through the rest of the menu.

This place is solid. Probably the best service I've had at any Korean bbq joint…read more The meat comes out super fast and waitress comes around often to make sure you get your orders in. My favorites as far as the meats was the beef belly and the La Gaibi The serving sizes per meat was medium sized so you can try a lot of different meats vs being overwhelmed with one order.

Came here on a Thursday night, there was no line so we were seated quickly. Service was really…read moregood! All the servers were attentive and they would bring out our orders pretty quickly. The meat selection is quite nice, I would say it's the main reason for their price. We mainly ordered galbi. I did order the NY ribeye steak but it was too tough/chewy so we sticked to the galbi only. I'm not fond of their sides/banchan though, I've had better at other places. Main reason why I enjoy kbbq is to pair with sides so it was a bit disappointing for me as I couldn't experience that as much. The default banchan they serve is ok. I ordered ramyeon, kimchi soup, and lettuce. Can't go wrong with ramyeon and lettuce but the kimchi soup wasn't really much. Overall, it's a nice kbbq while you're in the plaza. I wouldn't say it's my go-to.

I've shopped around a lot for a karaoke place I like. And with Neway, I found it. From the start…read morethe staff was helpful on the phone with booking the room, helping with room size to number of people calculations and just answering general questions. The place itself is also extremely spacious and well decorated. There's a general area for people to eat and mingle and sing, and there are big private rooms for parties that want to have smaller gatherings. The private rooms are great! There's plenty of comfy seating, a large table, 2 mics and a large screen. Disco like lights really make the experience fun and lively! And most importantly, a large catalogue of songs in several languages. The staff member gave us a tutorial of how to use the technology. Later, due to a glitch, she also gave us a discount! The food is also very tasty. They have main course dishes, as well as lighter items. I tried some of the mochi ice cream and it was lovely!

I have been back for karaoke and dinner parties this year. So, it's time to do an update…read more  I am used to the pricing structure at Neway Restaurant & Lounge for the karaoke portion. It's the most logical and easy to follow amongst the karaoke bars in Chinatown. There are different sizes of rooms, starting $30 for the smallest one to fit up to 8 people. Then, it goes up to medium $40 an hour, that was where I hosted my recent party. It can fit up to 12 people.  My party was during the week. I chose to rent the room and have a 10-course meal with drinks that reached the minimum of $295, which doesn't apply to the hourly rate. My guests ordered some drinks. Everyone was happy while we sang 4 hours to the end.  On the days that I don't have parties, I sing in the main dining room solo. The rule is $20 spending per person regardless of party size. If I didn't order that much, they would charge $20 for karaoke. The computerized screen has the most popular songs in many different languages. I only sing Standard English songs. There are few Spanish songs but you have to know the singer by name to search for it. Sometimes, the songs need to be downloaded or it may not be available to download.  The atmosphere is so hip. You don't have to sing if you don't want to. My friend that came with me was happy to be there. He just watched me while eating some Chinese noodles and drinking his Blue Moon Beer. I uploaded 60+ photos with this review. Go to https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/neway-restaurant-and-lounge-houston-2?userid=jwPVqdHpVHCBfAe4pZBbgA

Tonight was my first visit to By Popular Demand, and it definitely won't be my last…read more I stopped in after a long day looking for a place to unwind, and from the moment I walked in, Christi made me feel genuinely welcome. She was warm, attentive, and took great care of me throughout the evening. I ordered "That Cucumber Drink," and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice from the Tajín rim. I also had the Texican Rolls, and they were outstanding. What I appreciated most was the atmosphere. The crowd was a great mix of people--some dressed casually, others coming from work in suits, and a few dressed up for a night out. Everyone seemed comfortable, and the vibe was relaxed, friendly, and inviting. It felt like the kind of neighborhood place where regulars know each other, but newcomers are welcomed too.

Steak night is an excellent deal, drink prices are not crazy. Christie is a hoot…read more Nice neighborhood joint

This place is so hidden at the end of a grocery store shopping center. When you walk through the…read moredoor it feels like you went through a portal into Japan. Huge statues, giant artwork, crazy flooring, and all sorts of cool decorations. Whether you want to get some drinks, eat some rice bowls, sing karaoke, play video games, or dance...this place got you! There's a lot going on all at once but this place does them all right! It's an 18+ establishment and they will card you at the door. The only negative is when we were eating, there were flies flying around. Seems they could keep the place a little cleaner am to avoid this. The food was decent but honestly if you just go to drink and not eat, you won't have to worry about this. We'll be back for my fiancé's birthday as she wants to get a big group all together in a fun, large spot!

Cosplay was interesting but most people were in normal clothes. I got the feeling that most people…read morehere were in their 20's and their parents had no idea where they were. It's a rectangle bar with the back area reserved for gaming, the middle section is where the bar is and the front is the karaoke stage. Seating is scattered around the place. You have to go to the desk just inside the door to get a wrist band. This is not a serious place to go to have a drink. Its all about the visuals. The parking lot had a lot of litter and trash thrown on the ground and that pretty much sums up the type of place it is.