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    Nihao Chinese Restaurant

    3.5 (99 reviews)
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fried crab puffs and fried shrimp spring rolls
    Kev O.

    We come here when visiting family living nearby because it's a small family business, the chef and family run the place and are such nice people, the location is so convenient to where we stay, and the food is always so fresh, cooked to order, really hot off the flaming wok, and oh so yummy good! Yes, I love good Chinese food as I grew up on it, and trust me, the food here is very good! It's very small place, there is very limited parking outside, but at least they do take outs and deliveries to nearby areas, which is very convenient when we are just too lazy to leave the home. What we really like about this small restaurant is that the owners are so accomodating to our dietary requirements and special requests....like, when we ask for no salt or less soya sauce, etc., they are happy to make necessary adjustments to make each and every one of their customers happy. Of course, if you have no dietary restrictions, then just order the food as is, and I am sure you won't be disappointed with the way they normally prepare their dishes. So, we ordered the General Tso's Chicken, Soft Pan Fried Egg Noodles with chicken and veggies, Fried Crab Puff, Shrimp Spring Roll, and the Spotted Trout steamed with light soya sauce, ginger, and scallion....offered only during special occassions. As mentioned before, the food here is very good! ....the chef is extremely skilled, and prepared everything we ordered with perfection....every dish tasted so very good! What I am really glad about is that there is this very good Chinese restaurant close by, which always saves us from having to drive all the way to Chinatown.

    Dinner sized dishes

    Love ordering take out or dinning in. My favorite spot for Chinese in Houston! The portions are generous and the service is quick! My favorite dish is Singapore Mei fun!

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    Ernie H.

    Well if your around this area, don't miss out the Gem! Price was reasonable, and best part the food was fabulous! I had lunch: 1 Hot & Sour soup- just right hot and sour and not like other Chinese restaurant that's cater to American sweet. Best soup! 2 pork egg foo young- cook to perfection and sauce was on the side and it was cook just perfect! Around this area you will not find a better egg foo young! 3 fried rice- cook just perfect! No soggy or due. It's is a true fried rice! Service was family atmosphere and it's all great! Over if I could give over 10 I would! Try it!

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    Wesley S.

    Worst Chinese food ever. I checked the Yelp reviews b4 ordering the food. Should have leaned towards the 1 star reviews. All dishes ordered were terrible. The protein in the dishes are questionable too! Consumer beware!

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    Food always good !! Also they have lunch special every day, amazing deal! A lot of good food!

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    9 months ago

    Carry out Food very authentic Prices fairly low. Have a large assortment of dishes. Has Szechuan and Hunan and more

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    Awesome food great service! There is an abundance of food to eat. Thank you guys so much!!!!

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    Food was good and portion is enough and the price is very affordable. Service was fine.

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    We've only ever gotten food from here via takeout but it's always been delicious. I especially love the walnut shrimp.

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    2 years ago

    This is my neighborhood go to!!! The General Tso is all I get and it's always great! Give them a try!

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    Great food. Very good prices and hot and fresh when I picked it up. Very quick service and to the point.

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    Foods always spot on. I'm from New Jersey / New York area and it compares to Chinese food up there.

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    Nice portion for the food. Lunch portions were great. Service is homey. Ambiance is good. Overall a great value for the price!

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    Best Chinese food near the business district. Everything I've ordered has been superior. Highly recommended

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    Great lunch specials! Love the salt pepper fried fish, mao po tofu. Can't wait to try other items.

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    Is the bourbon chicken similar to what you could find on the mall food court?

    I love their bourbon chicken! It's better than the mall food court. IMO.

    Do they use pork broth in their hot and sour soup?

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