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    Old Place Cafe 老地方

    3.6 (73 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Liang Pi (凉皮)
    Jando S.

    老地方 ("lao di fang") is a literally an "old place" but the meaning is a place where old friends meet or get together. The homey vibe with zero pretense, sweet service and tasty food is not too different with places I frequented back in NY. I guess this really is an old place. It doesn't look like much from the outside and won't look like much on the inside either. There are some bench style seats meant for slightly larger groups, but this is a place not meant for a lot of peeps. It's run by an older Northern Chinese couple, a literal "mom and pop" spot, and they definitely take their time with making the food. There is self-serve tea, a little bit of English, and a lot of Mandarin speaking locals. It's also cash only. The food is more of a 麵館 ("mian guan") or a place that specializes in noodles, dumplings, and baos, a common theme for northern Chinese spots. There are some classics, such as their zha Jiang noodle, a hearty bolognese type noodle dish with meat gravy and thicker noodles. The fried guo tie dumplings are thicker on the skin, a doughier alternative than what folks might be used to. The rou jia mo sandwiches are often called "Chinese hamburgers" but here they're called sliders and feature a nice crisp on the outside with lots of juicy lamb and herbs on the inside. There are other dishes reflective of other regions offered here, which might seem left of field but is likely necessary for their patrons. They have soup dumplings (小籠包) and pan-fried buns (生煎包) which are homemade but a tad on the doughier side. Their liangpi is perfectly room temperature but not much else beyond the wheat gluten. I appreciate their version of red oil dumplings (紅油抄手) even if there is little to no kick. The dan dan noodles are heartier than their Sichuan counterpart, which means more noodle and ground pork, but considerably less spice. All in all, I really appreciate what they have to offer. I anticipate that in the coming months and hopefully years, that I'll be able to make my way through their entire menu. This is one of the few places in Sugar Land that is legit and quite authentic.

    Lamb Noodle Soup
    Emy A.

    We were looking for a place to eat for lunch and saw Asians in this restaurant. So we decided to try it out. It didn't disappoint. The staff hardly spoke English. The decor is simple. They have self-serve water, tea, hot sauce, and utensils. The menu is both in English and Chinese. You can now pay by credit card. One of their menu has pictures. We ordered beef noodle soup, lamb (so tender) soup, pan-fried pork dumplings, chicken lo mein, and spicy wonton. All of them were delicious. We will definitely go back and try their other items.

    Green Onion Pie
    Benjamin L.

    Old place cafe is one of my favorite mom and pop shop when it comes down to Chinese food. When entering their restaurant, it feels like you been transported to China. They have wooden benches and beautiful paintings on the walls to help set a unique homey feeling. Their flavors are unique towards their region from where they are from. Their is a lot of variety when it comes down to their menu. They have lots of dumpling and noodles options. One of my favorite dish is their appetizer onion pancake. It is crispy, flaky and delicious. Today I tried the Dan Dan mien (noodles) which is a peanut based noodle with ground pork. It was yummy and creamy. When you first get the noodles, make sure to mix the noodles around to mix the sauce into the noodles. If you want their pan fried dumplings is also amazing. The crispy, hot dumplings is very funny. But be careful it is very hot when it come out. For their service, we went during lunch hour and they were busy. There was a worker who help kept the place nice and tidy even during their busy hour. The food came out quickly and hot and delicious.

    Yasmine N.

    The workers are so friendly! The food is a must try -- "comfort food". I will definitely come back here more often because i love the atmosphere and service!

    Wayne H.

    Great authentic Chinese food here. They will see us more often. Lame and noodles, yummy...

    scallion pancake (top) and beef noodle soup (bottom)
    Christine C.

    This place has super authentic, quality Chinese food. The workers don't usually speak much English, but they are always warm and welcoming. Been coming here for years, and always hits the spot when I'm craving noodles or dumplings.

    Was supposed to be lamb skewers but found out it was not lamb after we got home. Very disappointed. Tastes like pork or beef
    Janie C.

    Ordered lamb skewers but found out we got something else after getting home- tastes like pork or beef

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    I enjoy the vegetable lo mien at this simple, no frills authentic Chinese restaurant. I also appreciate the hot tea.

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    Our go to spot for great pork rib and beef noodles. Great price points, service is decent.

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    This place is a good Chinese restaurant, especially their bacon pie is very delicious

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    Is the same place as Xiong's cafe that was in Bellaire and closed at the start of the pandemic? Xiong's cafe's Chinese name was called Old Place Cafe. Also the tables and benches are exactly the same, as are many of the dishes I see in the photos.

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    Cooking Girl - Sugar Land

    Cooking Girl - Sugar Land

    3.9
    (418 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    UPDATE: The star of…read morethe menu is the boiled fish! Always numbing and tender pieces of fish. The spicy cubes chicken was crisp and tasty. The green beans were as expected. We ordered two of the sweet & sour ribs. Always goes so well with rice. The shrimp were exceptional - big, pump, tender and full of flavor! The only issue was the amount of oil used, even after we asked for less oil. I guess they need lots of oil to make Sichuan dishes. Our son came home after a big Cantonese dinner in Chinatown and tried the shrimp, then the other dishes. He couldn't stop from having a little second meal! Said the dishes were really good. We must have picked a good combination of dishes as I loved this meal!

    OVERVIEW: this is a homey small restaurant. It is simple, cozy but spacious enough to feel relaxed…read more FOOD QUALITY: Not very convincing. Very heavy handed with salt even though the person in my party that placed the order specifically told the waitress to tone down on the salt. We also asked for no MSG but they turned to sugar instead so the dishes were a little altered beyond recognition. Specifically, I ordered their Szechuan peppercorn beef. As far as I know, this dish is always all savory and there should not be any sweetness. But, when I took the first bite, it was mildly sweet. Weird! Looks like for the rest of the dishes that has sauce, they used the same dark colored sauce; so, they tasted the same. Not a lot of imagination and creativity in their cooking. SERVICE: They are quite attentive in this area. So, I would give them 4 out of 5 stars in this area. VERDICT: Would I return? Probably not. When it comes to Chinese foods, the dishes need to be superior in their taste. You really need to have skills to survive as a Chinese restaurant.

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    Xing’s Kitchen

    Xing’s Kitchen

    4.3
    (79 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I love Xing's Kitchen. Whenever I find myself in Sugar Land, it's my go to for Chinese, mainly…read morebecause I love the Shanxi oil noodle which is the best I've had. I swear it's just one really long hand made noodle, so it's a bit hard to share, but it's a must-get. We also tried the Claypot noodle and it was good as well but a bit of an acquired taste. The restaurant is located inside Jusgo grocery store. The seating is quite limited so I wouldn't recommend it for large parties. And it's pretty mom and pop, so if that's your jam, go for it. Chairs are mismatched, drinking water is somewhat self-service in small cafeteria-style plastic cups, and tables are small. Like I said - mom and pop, and that's not a bad thing. It's just not exactly a place where you would have a nice business meeting. Service was ok - nothing to note. You pay at the cashier which is like 2 feet from where you ate. Yes, it's a small space. Overall - I love this place and will keep coming back.

    The restaurant is quaint and you basically seat yourself. The waitress brings you water and…read moreutensils. The Shanxi oil noodle is still the best in town with perfectly chewy noodles with the most well balanced sauce. I decided to try the claypot noodle with crisp pork which arrived piping hot with excellent flavor and the same hand pulled thick noodles. The soup was very well seasoned and paired well with the noodles, but I'm not certain that I would get it again since their other dishes are so spectacular.

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    Dumpling World

    Dumpling World

    4.2
    (270 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I've been coming to Dumpling World for a while. It's a very small dumplings shop in Sugar Land near…read moreFirst Colony Mall. Everything is reasonably priced and super delicious. Because the store is small, it does get very busy during lunch and dinner hours. I usually order to-go, which also takes a while, but it's definitely worth the wait. You won't be disappointed with whatever you choose. Every dish is super flavor-packed and perfectly prepared. My favorites are the Braised Beef Noodle Soup, Pork & Scallion Spicy & Sour Dumplings, and Shrimp & Pork & Chive Pan-Fried Thumb Buns. I also really like their Pork Xiao Long Bao, Beef & Onion Dumplings, and Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup.

    It was so yummy. I ordered togo because they were veryyyyy…read morebusy, like completely full with a line. Andd bc I'm trying to hit an open shipleys for donut day (donutssss; that was now yesterdayy) But seriously, it's so good. I will be back. Will be adding them to my yay list now Mapo tofu dumplingss delicious and interestingg And am happily surprised by how much I like their szechuan tan tan noodles Maybe bc I like spicy peanut noodle Only ep is ofc again no togo soup dumplings, woe is me. But ik it's probably a quality thing so I get it Also, staff worked very quickly and were nice! ‍ Inside has decent seating, 'is quaint and simple. I like it :3 First time here so idrk how food consistency is, but they're relatively close by so looking foward to getting more dumplings here another day~

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    Mama Wu’s Kitchen 吳媽媽

    Mama Wu’s Kitchen 吳媽媽

    4.7
    (37 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Came to Mama Wu's Kitchen for a quick dinner and it was exactly what we needed. It's a small…read moremom-and-pop shop located inside Jusgo Supermarket, serving Taiwanese-style comfort food that's perfect when you're in a time crunch. I ordered the rice combo with the chicken leg. The portion was solid and it came together as a simple, balanced meal. Nothing about the chicken really wow'd me, but it was still a healthy and satisfying option for a quick bite. Overall, it's a good grab-and-go spot if you're in the area and want something quick, affordable, and home-style without a long wait.

    I used to get Mama Wu's bento box once a week when I lived in Sugar Land, and even though I no…read morelonger live in the area, I still make a point to stop by whenever I'm visiting family. My favorites are the fish fillet and the braised pork. I remember when the boxes were around $6, and now they're about $10 each, but the flavor is still just as good as before. The portion size has gotten a bit smaller (inflation sucks), but the quality remains solid. I especially like the few slices of sausage and some pickled mustard greens, which help balance out the richness of the braised pork belly. If you dine in, they offer unsweetened black tea that's actually quite tasty. It's a no-frills spot--simple, quick, and dependable whether you're grabbing food to go or eating there. They also sell items like mung bean cake, which I love, and I usually take a couple home. They got a few tables to dine in and the staff are friendly.

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    Mama Wu’s Kitchen 吳媽媽
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    Regal Seafood House & Lounge

    Regal Seafood House & Lounge

    3.5
    (91 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Sugarland is not exactly a destination for Cantonese cuisine, which is all the more reason I…read moreappreciated what Regal had to offer. Whether it was weekend dim sum or an evening Canto feast with fresh seafood, I was simply thankful for the option. Now that option is toast since Regal closed last month. Looks can be deceiving. The exterior makes me think of a fitness joint more so than a Cantonese spot. Stepping inside is a complete contrast, with a mix of specialty murals, modern decor with a contemporary edge. There were plenty of large group tables, which made this place perfectly ideal for a feast gathering. Bathrooms were also clean, but this is the only place I've seen that had ice cubes all the urinals. (#1) Dim Sum was solid. The highlights for me were their stir fried XO rice rolls, which had a nice char and some good flavor. The Malay style rolls were also suprrisingly good and I felt strongly about their bbq pork puffs, durian rolls, and glutinous pork dumplings shaped to look like pears. The shrimp dumplings, beef balls, and spare ribs were average at best, I was also very impressed with their overall variety and the fact they had an extremely defined picture menu. The Canto speaking staff was friendly and the parking was plentiful. While the food wasn't all a hit, I do think there was some potential, which was not realized in the end. I am sincerely hoping another Canto spot will emerge in the Land of Sugar. __________ (#1) Yes, really.

    1. Service - wait staff were friendly and very attentive. This is A-La-Carte, so you wait to be…read moreseated, order, and pay at the table. 2. Price - for dim sum, we've paid roughly $26/person, but that included tax and tips. So that amount is arbitrary. It depends on how many dishes you may order, and keep in mind that we had a lot of left over food though. We also had a whole duck in this price, so not your typical dim sum order. I imagine it would be less if we would just stick to dim sum only. 3. Ambiance - this place is industrial looking. Modern and pretty hip. It's not massive. Not sure if it's the same owner as the previous Regal on 59. But it's a smaller footprint than the previous location. Dress code here is casual. 4. Food - I will say that the dim sum here is legit Hong Kong style dim sum. This is delicious and not greasy. I really like their CHA-SIU-BAO (BBQ Pork Buns), HA-GAO (shrimp dumplings), SIU-MEI (Pork and Shrimp dumplings), and Egg Tarts. Because it was our first time there, we wanted to try out their roast duck. It is also very authentically made. There are definitely other dishes that were good too, but these were the few worth mentioning. 5. Cleanliness - Dining area appears clean. SUMMARY - I recommend this place and will likely return for more dim sum in the future.

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    Sweet and sour pork
    Sweet and sour pork
    Salted egg tofu always good here
    Salted egg tofu always good here
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    Chang's Chinese Restaurant

    Chang's Chinese Restaurant

    3.6
    (203 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $

    I've been going to the Chang's Chinese Restaurant in Sugar Land for quite some time, and it's…read morebecome my go-to spot whenever I'm craving Chinese food. I've tried the Galleria location as well, but this review is strictly for Sugar Land--and it definitely has its own vibe. What keeps me coming back are two key things that make this my overall favorite Chinese restaurant and earn them five stars every time: their General Tso's Chicken is made with white meat, and they serve chicken egg rolls. That combination is harder to find than you'd think, and they execute both perfectly. The food is consistently excellent. The chicken fried rice deserves special mention--when you order it, be prepared for a massive portion. It comes piled high on the plate in a huge, rounded mound, and it's very good. You absolutely get your money's worth here. As for the ambiance, it's much more no-frills than the Galleria location. The dining area is small, with seating lined up and an almost direct view into the kitchen. The staff usually consists of a cook and a female cashier who also acts as the server. She's efficient, focused, and pretty much all business--no small talk, but the service gets the job done. If you're looking for fancy, this isn't it. But if you want great portions, solid flavors, and a reliable neighborhood Chinese spot, Chang's in Sugar Land delivers every time.

    This place is a joke. I order Uber, paid for my food and 2 hrs later this BS place took my money,…read morecancelled my order. To top off these thieves will not give my money back until 5/10 business days. So not ate and had to find another place open. This place sucks and horrible business run.

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    D8. Chicken Lo Mein Dinner Special (came with a soup)
    D8. Chicken Lo Mein Dinner Special (came with a soup)
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    Rice cake dish
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    Alings Chinese Bistro

    Alings Chinese Bistro

    3.6
    (536 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    This was my Monday's dinner at Alings Chinese Bistro, a popular Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant. I…read morewas here back in 2022 with a large party. I remember their generous portions and great variety of dishes served during that event. Since I was in the neighborhood during my dinner time in Sugarland, I decided to swing by before the restaurant closes for the night. I wanted to try Hawaiian Chicken that I saw the menu online. I was thinking about featuring it at my party. I was quite disappointed with the flavors. It's just like a sweet and sour chicken with chili sauce and tossed in pineapple chunks. But when I tried Manchuria Fried Rice... OMG, it was very flavorful and with a kick of spiciness. The savory ingredients were ginger, garlic, onion, cilantro and soy sauce. I almost finished a whole plate. I normally don't order fried rice at Chinese restaurants but this is a must try. The service was excellent. Considering being last few customers right before their closing time. I was grateful for their patience for me to finish my meal.

    Great place! The fish, vegetable potstickers, cream cheese puffs were all very flavorful. I only…read morehad some appetizers that my group split, so I did not order a full meal here. I am looking forward to ordering more From here. My favorite was the veggie potstickers.

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    Alings Chinese Bistro
    Sizzling Beef Platter
    Sizzling Beef Platter
    Hakka Noodles Garlic Chicken Manchurian Fried Rice Vegetable Spring Rolls Gravy Chili Paneer Hot and Sour Soup

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