Pho Houston

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. I am a huge fan of Farm…read more44 beef got the steak and eggs! Potatoes and fried hard eggs plus sautéed spinach was delicious. Spoke with Bobby about the char being a little much he accommodated me with a steak cooked on flat top rather then open flame. Absolutely fantastic!!! I will be back service was amazing line moved fast. This place is busy on the weekends! Strawberry lemonade was delicious!! Amazing ambiance and super customer service. Once again Bobby was such a kind soul and made sure everything came out perfectly!!! Thank you local foods

This is a top favorite of mine,I've been a regular for over a year and they never disappoint I…read morebring my friends and family and they've all loved it, I love that they use local and fresh ingredients and you can tell in the quality of the flavor and the richness. The drinks are also good coffee and the bar section is solid. I used to finish my running (walking trail right in front) and stop by for a coffee or full breakfast. The patio area is my favorite if Houston's weather is blessing us I'm always sitting outside I usually get the CRUNCHY" CHICKEN sandwich with either side of Pozole or the chips so crispy and made in the moment. I've had other items the burger the salad the salmon they've always been fees and flavorful, I cannot recommend one thing because everything tastes great! Best place for a cute date or get together with friends family this place has it all! Check out their seasonal items they're always changing and they absolutely worth trying ****** GREEN POZOLE!!' I was surprised on how good it was sorry for doubting it's now my too favorite pozole in Houston ****** (approved by a Mexican ajuaaa )

Inside

My fave, crunchy chicken with potato chips & kale salad

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Avocado and egg toast with a side of potato salad

SOUPreme

3.7(9 reviews)

11.4 mi•Downtown

Came on a Tuesday night, and ordered a bowl of Bun Bo Hue ($15). My order was ready in under 5mins,…read moreand the cashier was very friendly. I only ever get BBH in Bellaire, so $15 was a little pricey to me but I will say it was very good. Broth was very flavorful and hearty. It was a large bowl, with plenty of meat. I was stuffed after finishing it. Came with the standard cabbage, bean sprouts, jalapeños already in the bowl. Not sure if the beef meatballs are made in house, but they were so good compared to the standard ones I've had before. You can also add extra ribeye slices for $3.

Very clean but their soupreme pho is overrated. It looks good but I've had better flavor pho…read morebefore. The price is high compared to other Vietnamese places. I wouldn't come back again for their soupreme pho.

17.1 mi•Chinatown, Sharpstown

Pho - brisket, ribeye, meatballs

Store front

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Egg rolls and basically vinegar

Jang Choong Dong

4.3(136 reviews)

I loooove Bossam. Like it's a straight up infatuation to the point I try it in every city I visit…read more This place here does it so well. Even my picky nieces (both under age 13) devoured it with all the side dishes. And asked for more. The meat is tender, the sides are spicy and everything pairs so well together. Yum yum

Menu was pricey. Nothing my 10 yo daughter can eat. Service was good except they forgot my…read moresister's soup. Food-- it needed more flavor. Maybe I'm not use to Korean soups but they're so bland. Even with the banchan. I had the spicy pork belly plate and the beef or pork cabbage soup. I'm also not big on meat and it had a lot of meat no noodles in the soup. Broth was slightly bland. My sister's soup was like sippin on water--light broth with noodles. Overall not too impressed but happy I tried it!

M9 Galbi

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Sliced/Chopped pork trotters

Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

4.2(2k reviews)

12.5 mi•Galleria/Uptown

Food is good. Lots to look at while dining. Everyone is really nice. Have been here a few times…read moreand doesn't disappoint.

Kenny and Ziggy's (K&G) is THE place I take visitors and friends that come to Houston as the…read moreatmosphere is a true deli experience, the service is top notch, the food is out of this world, and the ambience is true New York Deli. It been a Houston institution since 1999. Walking into K&G's can be quite overwhelming on the first visit. There's just so much to see, be it Autographs, Caricatures, Playbill's or their delicious cakes, treats, breads, and Pickles. However, the real overwhelming experience is the menu. Anything you could possibly want is listed on the menu. I recommend looking t it online before coming, just so you can have an idea of what you might want to eat. My dad(96) and I are frequent visitors and we always seem to get the open faced roast beef, which is stacked high and there is always left overs for eating at home the next day. The pickles are a fan favorite for me, and I tend to devour several of them. This visit I decided to try the fried fish sandwich (made with halibut) with onion rings and french fries and my friend, a Houston native who had never been here, went for the Schleppy Joe with onion rings. These sandwiches were stunning and wonderful. I saved half for to go so I could have their classic New York Cheesecake... the best in the city. The entire dining experience was top notch, exactly the experience I always have. Ziggy knows how to make the customers dining experience an "experience", I have never had a bad one, from the service down to the cleanliness of the entire place. In this review I want to give a special shout out to Beverly, our server, as she was amazing and whom I recommend. She practically read our minds and was an absolute star. Thank you, Beverly, for the fine service that was speedy with a smile!

12.1 mi•Fourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose

Outdoor seating by the entrance

Chips and hummus

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Inside seating with all the movie/broadway posters

Xiaolong Dumpling

4.6(304 reviews)

This little spot is my literal favorite place for fried rice. Everything is good but the fried rice…read moreis the best I've ever had! Pork Bao's are normally my daughter fave but the soup dumplings here are her favorite. She could finish an order on her own. The service is always great. As soon as you get in they give everyone a water and a carafe of more water. There is a QR code to order and you place your order on the phone. The order goes straight to the kitchen and you can add as you go if wanted. I always thought that was pretty cool. The owner came out to say hello and ask how everything is. She even brought out a small bowl of soup for my baby to enjoy. The waitress was also very sweet and attentive. I don't live close by but will make the trip when the craving hits. Today was one of those days. The last time I was here there was no ac and not enough seating. This time it was nice and cool in and well as having new seating! This little spot needs to be on your need to stop places!

Was a little bit of a red flag when we were the only Asian customers in the restaurant - still…read moredecent but definitely catered towards Western taste buds. My favorite dish was surprising the fried rice, with generous portions and slight smokiness. The xiaolongbao weren't my favorite, as there wasn't a whole lot of juice; but hey if you're looking to be health conscious maybe that is a positive.

Excellent customer service!!!

V9. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce V9.

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P3. Black Pepper Beef P3.

Moon Rabbit

4.3(411 reviews)

8.5 mi•The Heights

Home and hungry for pho but wanted a good rich broth and came across the Bun Bo Hue on the Moon…read moreRabbit menu. It was WOW, rich and tasty. Not your average broth! Heavy meaty with a splash of fish broth. Sounds odd but iYKYK! The only thing I would do differently is ask for more slaw mix, but it hit the spot and enough for 2. We added lemongrass pork which was also wonderful. Now the Fried Garlic Shrimp was out of this world with its pepper Lemon dipping sauce! Oh My! I got for lunch the next day but no, we ate it up fast! The fried shrimp skins were perfectly fried and so lightly battered, the shrimp fresh and tasty! I will making this a regular on rotation. Door dash delivery!

Yum yum yum First of all the food exceeded my expectations…read more The soy wings were delicious and crispy. My dinner was the garlic butter shrimp rice bowl and I ate everything. My husband got the shaking beef and the beef was juicy and tender. For dessert we tried the bread pudding and it was just ok.. wouldn't order again but it wasn't bad. I recommend doing a reservation. We went without one and had to wait 40 min. The place isn't not too small but not big. I will be back to try more items.

Main room

Shrimp salad

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Banh xeo tostada

Trendy Dumpling

4.2(1.2k reviews)

13.6 mi•West University

2019 years in business

Vegan friendly

Absolutely love the food at Trendy Dumpling! The crispy bottom baos are some of the best I've had--…read moreperfectly cooked with just the right crunch. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was delicious. The soup dumplings are a must-try-- they didn't disappoint. This is a great spot for anyone looking for authentic dumplings on this side of town. Definitely one of my go-to places now! く

For a dumpling place, dumpling selection was somewhat limited…read more Spicy dumplings were really good. Beijing duck was excellent. Crispy bottom bao seem mass produced. Cucumbers were very crunchy. Seasoned with mostly just salt. Server thought it would be cool to bring politics into our dinner. He behaved very inappropriately.

17.2 mi•Chinatown, Sharpstown

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Ishin Udon

4.3(473 reviews)

I don't see many places that specialize on udon. Ishin does it well with a big variety of udon…read moredishes from Japanese to Italian inspired and soups to curries. It's a small and cozy place that can get packed around peak hours. I got the beef curry udon with a side of tonkatsu. The tonkatsu was tender and crunchy and made an excellent addition to the soft and creamy udon. The curry was one of my favorites I've tried so far, a generous, flavorful helping that wasn't overly salty or spicy. They also gave a good amount of tender sliced beef as well. If you're out looking for udon specifically, this place has all sorts of good options for you to choose from.

Cozy udon restaurant near Chinatown. I was surprised about the quality and price of this…read morerestaurant. They are specialized in udon; however, they have many other options to choose like Italian noodles. Their price is from $10-16 with a good portion of food. About the taste, the curry I ordered was a little bit salty, which I expected from Japanese food, but if you have it with udon, they create balance flavor. They have plenty of tables but small area. For friends, yes, big family, I would say no. The service was quick, and staff were friendly. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you want to try udon. I will come back to try more.

Booths layout

Curry udon

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Chicken Karaage

Local Foods

4.5(1.9k reviews)

14.2 mi•West University

Wow! Just... wow…read more Loved this place from the moment I walked in! Ambiance was super fun and welcoming. The tubs of ice filled with cold drinks all around as you approach the counter was casual and fun. And the staff was welcoming and friendly. The menu had so much variety, without being overwhelming. Anything from a good pazole, to a brisket Rueben, to an American Italian sandwich! I got the báhn mì sandwich, which was bursting with flavor! The pork was seasoned well and had good flavor from the marinade. The cilantro, pickled onions, jalapeno, all were so fresh and vibrant! And I was able to get homemade chips and fresh strawberries as my side - such a refreshing bite the strawberries after a rich, porky, spicy bite from the sandwich. Can't say enough good! Loved this place and would go back in a heartbeat!

A big part of the decades long success at Local Foods has been their commitment to consistency…read more Their casual setting with excellent service is one thing, but quality executed food that is simple and seasonal will always go a long way. Before their recent expansions to Austin, it all began here in Rice Village exactly 15 years ago. The vibes are contemporary and casual, with the kind of space that fits for just about any scenario. Whether it's a solo meal, a lunch date, or a group led affair, the experience is almost always an excellent one. Start by ordering at the counter and find a seat where the food will brought directly to the table. So much of their variety caters to all sorts of dietary restrictions from vegan to gluten free to nut free. Their spicy crispy brussels sprouts ($10) are a nice starter, as is the squash "onion" rings ($12). The local power bowl ($16) is a classic and I've always enjoyed the brown rice and quinoa combo. Their chicken "posolé" is solid, and I love the large hominy bits along with the clear but green tint of a broth. The chicken shawarma bowl ($20) is an interesting mix that includes pickled beets and strawberries, along with their market cheddar burger ($17) and fabulous twice cooked fries. The carrot cupcake is strangely addicting, and I think their gluten free brownie is a bit of a sleeper. Some of their items didn't jive with me previously, such as an underwhelming cashew queso ($9), a semi-laughable Vietnamese steak bowl ($22), and their semi-gringo version of a banh mi ($15). It's not that these items are bad per se, but they definitely don't live up to the same standard that I feel their other dishes do best. Where they hit the biggest home run is their customer service. Everyone working behind the counter does their best to deliver and they almost always do by staying on top of refills, cleanups, and customer greets. I've always enjoyed my experiences here and look forward to every visit.

Inside

Garden Sammie Sandwich ($12) - brussel sprouts, smashed avocado, hummus, pickled onion, lettuce, tomatoes, curried cauliflower, ciabatta

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Banh Mi ($14) - charred red field ranch pork, aioli, pickled onion, jalapeno, cilantro, sambal, cucumber-carrot slaw, French baguette

Mr Sabor

4.4(61 reviews)

14.2 mi•Eastwood

Nice new spot in Eado. Just what we need in the area. Moderately priced, not pretentious, flavor…read morefocused cuisine. I really enjoyed the food and the staff was excellent. It's maybe tucked away a bit too much for people to know about unless they know about it, but I really hope they do well.

Excelente and beyond expectation! Recommended! Is a hidden gem. I haven't had a better paella, the…read morebest sangria and everything we had was excellent! The ham croqueted, empanadas and more!! Definitely coming back again and again!!! So happy about this

26. Camaron al Ajillo (Cuban Style) / Garlic and butter Shrimp - with white rice and sweet plantains. So good!

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Cuban bread

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Jerry S.

2 months ago

I love the pho here and the portion is really great, but I'd definitely say that they're kind of small so plan accordingly. The service is really fast and food comes out quick. I'd recommend that you try the Thai tea or sparkling lemonade! read more

vu n.

11 years ago

Fresh ingredient, quick service, low price... Typical vietnamese pho place that also offer rice and noodle vermicelli. Always full of people and full of smile on staff face. Great spot for lunch read more

Niomo W.

11 years ago

Really great noodles! They were so nice enough to drain all the broth out for me without giving me a retarded look. I have had there dry noodles but they weren't as good. read more

Chris B.

12 years ago

If you go for lunch try to get there by 11 otherwise you may have to stand awkwardly by the door and wait for a table.

Michel R.

8 years ago

Still my go to pho place, I can't believe this place isn't as known as the other pho locations in Houston.

Devin G.

5 years ago

This place is So good! I Love their Pho and Vermicelli! They are also reasonably priced too.

dustin b.

3 years ago

Eat here once a week. Everything I've had is excellent. Service is fast and friendly.

Tiff A.

8 years ago

OMG I just love the food here and the staff is always so kind!!!!

Duc N.

8 years ago

Come to this place for 3 years now, still coming back.

Karynn L.

11 years ago

Simply the best!! You have to try it

Juan R.

15 years ago

Love that pho lots of favor

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they got some bomb bun bo hue, pretty yummy!! egg rolls weren't too bad either. I heard the pho was…read moregood too, might have to come back and try it :p

I don't know what was it about this day, but I felt a little adventurous. instead of getting my…read moreusual pho bac diet or pho ga, I said to myself I'm gonna walk on the wild side. Having recently visited Thailand, I wanted to taste their version of boat noodles, so I got that, and crispy pork, to stir things up. You know, sometimes I knock it out the park, and sometimes I make a foul play. While these noodles had a lot of flavor, I don't think I'll be ordering this again. The brother was rich, and bold. I loved that. It had a great spice level. I like the chewiness of the noodles, cooked just right. But this was nothing like what I had in Thailand. This reminded me of a Vietnamese soup (the name is escaping me) that doesn't get served often because of it's pungent fermented fish flavor. The bood cakes and tripe aren't new to me, I love Bun bo hue, but this wasn't it. The crispy pork was made really well, I just wish they added salt. It was saved by the amazing sauce it came with. Now that I think about it, it could be that they withheld salting the pork for the purpose you're supposed to get that from the sauce? I dunno, I just need them to sell the sauce in a bottle so I can take it home with me. It reminds me of the viral "crack sauce" I see on tik tok. I want to come back and try more dishes. They have some things you wouldn't necessarily find in other places. The prices are a little higher than what you would normally pay which is crazy since there are literally 3 other pho places right around the corner competing for the same business. But I will update this when I come back.

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