I came here because I was craving bun bo hue and this was the closest place from my apartment…read more This place was downtown and close to where I live. I really wanted vietfood without having to drive into chinatown for it. When we arrived, the parking lot was packed but it was also super small with only 5 spaces to park in the front and 3 on the side. Luckily we parked on the side where a big white van was parked. When we came in, there were 3 tables already taken, with 2 being to-go orders so they weren't that busy. There was an older man taking payment for someone at the register and then he walked off, so I looked at the lady in the back and asked if we could just sit somewhere and she said sit anywhere. The older gentleman came by our table after we sat with menus and then asked what we'd like to drink. We asked for waters. He gave us about 10 minutes as another group of people came in to sit and ask for to-go orders so he went to take care of them. When he came back, we placed our orders. The wait, was 45 minutes. I asked the gentleman why it was taking so long and he said because the cook makes everything to order and goes in order that it's received so there was a table of 4 people across from us who was still waiting for their food and the chef messed up on their order so we had to wait much longer. We had ordered spring rolls for an appetizer but they didn't make it until all of our food came out at once. The food was average. I probably wouldn't come back. The service really needs work. The lady who delivered food to the table of 4 was on the phone with someone as she brought food out and talking at the same time. It was really unprofessional. It's the true definition of "mom and pop". I think their son came out to help at some point and he helped us pay out but honestly I'd probably just make the trip to chinatown next time because I would have eaten and been done within an hour instead of waiting an hour for the food to come out.

You might not think it based on the unassuming exterior appearance, but Kim Tai is actually quite…read morethe solid quality local Vietnamese restaurant! I got this vermicelli bowl with grilled chicken and egg rolls and enjoyed it very much. Also, the prices at this place are super reasonable (typically $10-15 for a bowl). The service is decent too. The only thing about this that I have to detract some rating for is the atmosphere- let's just say it's not the most polished looking (from both the outside and inside). That being said, it does sort of add to the local small shop vibe. There's also a small parking lot in front. Overall, I'd highly recommend Kim Tai if you are looking for tasty and good value Vietnamese food and are either ordering to go or don't mind a slightly less polished environment.

I got to-go food two days in a row. They get the food done really quick, usually 15 min. They have…read moreplenty of parking behind the building. The food is pretty good. The first day, I got their chicken wings and beef pho. Chicken wings were yummy and pho was pretty good. The second day, I got chicken pho and bun bo hue. I was confused why the chicken pho cost more than the beef. The bun bo hue was okay but definitely satisfied the craving. They give you plenty of broth and meats too

You know... the food is good and the service is nice... but EVERY SINGLE TIME I go into this…read moreestablishment their parking lot gets vandalized and people get robbed! The officer than showed up to take my police report literally told me that he's handling a vandalism in this parking lot more than 1x weekly. For us, it's no longer worth it. Our car was vandalized we had nothing obvious in the car, no luggage, no bags nothing! We asked the manager for footage and she said their cameras were broken. The police officer told us that's just what they tell all their customers so that they don't have to get involved. That's such crap! The parking lot is so sketchy!

Folk Thai out there helping to support my takeout lifestyle! I've actually never heard of or seen…read moreFolk Thai before despite visiting downtown many times, yet alas Yelp Thai searches in the downtown area led me here for dinner after work. Take note the address is listed for Main Street, however the main entrance is actually on Walker Street. I arrived around 7:30pm after placing my takeout order online and was surprised to find the lights on, the restaurant completely empty, and the door locked. After rattling the door a little bit, a gentleman came out from the back and unlocked the door from the counter with a clicker. When asked, he said that they keep the door locked in the evenings since the staff are often in the back and Main Street is notorious for *characters* wondering the streets. I ended up ordering a Thai favorite, Tom Kha soup, and something new to me, the Thai cashew nut stir fry. Both were prepared hot (temperature), fairly flavorful and each with a surprising variety of veggies. I prefer the Thai cashew of the two dishes as the Tom Kha is what I would consider a slightly more nontraditional version with beech mushrooms rather than larger cap mushroom, and no lemongrass or kaffir lime leaves left in the soup. Despite this, it was flavorful with strong lime notes. I do appreciate the fact that all selections on their menu can be customized based on protein or veggie preference. While they maybe busier during lunch to cater to the downtown workforce, I was a little sad not to see anyone inside of the restaurant. They have a nice well lit, clean, sitting area with modern decor. Well it's not at the top of my list, their takeout was fast, satisfying, and reasonably priced.

I think this was the Mango Tree or was it called Red Mango spot? It's a popular quick sit down…read morelunch spot on weekdays. The food used to be quick and cheap; the cheap part doesn't apply anymore. The beef pad Thai was $18 and didn't taste $18 at all. It was an alright version of pad Thai but definitely not very traditional or cleanly executed; it tasted like a mall food court version to me. For the price, there are more competitive lunch options in the downtown area. Service was quick and minimal as you would expect. The spring rolls were pre-made and a solid 2.5/5 for being quick (probably also pre-cooked). Also beware, their $6 coconut water is just an actual thing of Vita Coco (like those you get from Costco).

I order from here at least once a week. I love the fried dumplings, wonton soup, egg drop soup,…read morerainbow shrimp with mixed veggies and the pepper steak. Obviously I really love this place! Yummy

We ordered take out for dinner, our favorite Chinese spot closed so we are trying something new…read more Overall the food was good, plenty of flavor and was ready in 20 minutes. We finished everything and really enjoyed it. The pickup was easy and the staff wad friendly. I would recommend the General Tso and the Rainbow Shrimp, both were my favorite.

This place is fantastic! If you are in the mood for some delicious Vietnamese cuisine with fresh…read moreingredients, look no further. I'd heard some rave reviews from friends and decided to check this place out a few months ago, and went again today. The restaurant is a decent size with ample seating - booths and regular tables. There's also an outdoor patio and a good amount of parking behind the building. When you walk in, you place your order at the counter and wait for it to come out at your booth. Both times I've been, I've opted for the Vermicelli bowl with shrimp because it is just so good!! The noodles are light and there's a lovely light sauce to pour over them. There are a bunch of fresh greens and cucumbers that go so well with the bowl and make it feel light and refreshing. Now for the shrimp - they are seasoned oh so well and come out nice and crunchy!! These were the reason I decided not to change proteins on my second visit. The portion size is substantial and I've always had leftovers for another small meal. The staff are all friendly and helpful and came to clear out our table after we finished our portions. There's also self-serve to-go containers to box up your leftovers. I've already joined their loyalty program and will certainly be back!

Solid fast casual Vietnamese restaurant. They offer half price drinks during happy hour. Food is…read moretasty and the layout is nice. You have a partial view into kitchen so can see and feel the intensity. Drinks were ok and food was very good. Prices are mid-range, on par for what you would expect for this type of restaurant. Service was ok but was there around time some folks were getting off shift so that probably had an impact. Had the chicken curry and a citrus and mint cocktail. Forgot to take photos but it was just a standard looking dish and drink. Usually don't order curry at Vietnamese restaurant but I was in the mood for it and this one surprisingly was very good. Typically for a curry I'll go to a Thai, Indian or Jamaican restaurant. Their curry was very similar to Thai style but it had a Vietnamese flair to it. Hard to describe. Hint of some Vietnamese spices with the traditional Thai style curry flavor that changed it up a bit in a good way. They also mixed some vermicelli noodles into the curry which added something new. The chicken was quality chicken and cooked well. I've found lately not all chicken is equal so worth noting it was high quality chicken. Overall I really liked the curry and would definitely order it again. Had the curry with the sticky coconut rice instead of regular rice. I didn't care for it at all. The coconut rice was hard, very chewy and sort of rubbery. It wasn't sweet at all, more in savory side so it worked with the curry dish. The wait staff had suggested sub'ing in the coconut rice for regular rice for an extra $2.99. So I was game to try it. The flavor was not bad but the rice texture was off. The rice was also browned on the outside like they fried it. I will probably stick with a Thai place when I order sticky rice in the future, pun intended ;) Cocktail was so /so, they didn't mix it well and everything was on the bottom. So first part of the drink was watery and flavorless and last half was heavy. Think the drink would have been good if they stirred it. My friend had the pho soup and he said it was good. I'd originally planned on pho but changed my mind when I saw the menu. In summary, nice fast casual Vietnamese place that has pretty good energy. It's very clean and prices are standard for that category. No comment on my cocktail as the mixed drink wasn't mixed. Curry was excellent but the coconut rice is a hard pass.

We came to P King because they're open late until 10pm. The menu has a mix of Chinese, Vietnamese,…read moreand Thai dishes. The menu is massive and overwhelming and is color coded. The green are the Vietnamese dishes and the orange/red are the Chinese and few Thai dishes. The food was decent overall. We only ordered Chinese and Thai dishes and they definitely leaned more toward Americanized Chinese food flavors. Nothing really stood out as amazing, but it satisfied the craving and the portions were decent. The pad Thai was probably my favorite dish even though it didn't really taste like authentic pad thai. The noodles were very moist and flavorful. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean and casual. Plenty of free parking.

Service was great and the ladies were super nice. Now the food...where do I start. First, the menu…read moreis just too big, way too many options! That should have served as my red flag. No one can make that many options all taste good. In every dish we ordered, I found myself searching for flavor in every bite of each dish. Just felt like it all was lacking flavor. The PK egg rolls were gummy and grainy inside and no real flavor. The beef and broccoli was just ok. Just dont order the wings...none of them. The mango sticky rice should be removed from the menu completely.

I LOVE TIGER NOODLE HOUSE. I've been coming here since I was in college and their food and service…read morenever disappoints. Most recently I went with my boyfriends and got the kung pau chicken and an order of spicy beef cumin. Their portion sizes are HUGE and come with white rice on the side and we both left thoroughly satisfied. I've also gotten their garlic green beans and fried eggplant and spicy tofu dishes before and those are also all equally divine! They have tons of options for anyone who loves chinese food to order. The place is small but it's a great spot to invite some friends for a casual lunch or to order take out!

The noodles are great but the prices seem steep. Although I kind of think it's due more to location…read morebecause the food is good but nothing out of the ordinary. I stopped in for a weekday late lunch so it wasn't very busy. The staff quickly sat us and served us. The noise level was mild so we were able to enjoy our meal and carry on a conversation with no issue. With the quick service I will grab some lunch but don't think I will go in with the whole family because I can only imagine what that bill would be like haha

Hunan's Bistro and Sushi is a classic Chinese restaurant with great food in the heart of Bellaire…read more It exudes old school charm with marble tiled floors, fish tanks, wall art, and even a fountain in the front entryway. It was a simple day out with my wife and daughter. We got Crab Rangoons as an appetizer. I ordered my usual Chinese dish Shrimp with Lobster Sauce. My wife ordered the Sweet and Sour Pork and Wanton Soup. My daughter got the Beef Pho. The Crab Rangoons were some of the best I've had in a long while. The outer layer was thick and crispy, the cream cheese delectable it had the perfect balance of sweetness and savory. I tasted my wife's wanton soup and it was fresh with a deep pork broth. The wontons had depth not just simple flavor, it was savory on a different level. She said her Sweet and Sour Pork was amazing so I had a piece or two and they were crispy and well cooked. The flavor burst in your mouth, the sweet and sour sauce was light and sweet not too heavy. Shrimp and Lobster Sauce is my go to order at every Chinese restaurant, I basically judge a place by this dish. This one was very good, the shrimp were grilled before hand and the lobster sauce had a richness and tang. So good. I didn't taste my daughter's Pho but she said it was very good. Overall, it was an amazing experience. Hunan's has classic service with great food and an elegant dining area. The sushi bar alone at the back exuded charm.

Had such a great experience at Hunan's Bistro & Sushi!…read more The menu is the perfect mix of classic Chinese comfort food and fresh nigiri/sashimi. Everything we ordered was super flavorful and came out quickly. The sushi was so fresh and well-made, and the Chinese dishes had that rich and savory kick that hits just right. The staff were really attentive and friendly, and the overall vibe was cozy and relaxed--making it great for big groups gathering! We especially enjoyed the coffee smoothie, it was super refreshing and a perfect treat to end the meal. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again- highly recommended!