I'd read mostly positive things about this unique restaurant and wanted to try it. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the Valentines Day dining experience. We'd purchased "tickets" in advance for a prix fix menu. It was rather expensive at $150/person but that included some fees and gratuity. We paid extra for the wine pairings. We have good appetites but were surprised we felt the need to order extra items beyond the prix fix inclusions. For $150/person of Dim Sum, I'd expect to leave stuffed. I fully understand this isn't meant to be your standard Houston Asia Town cheap dim sum. They definitely offer a unique upscale presentation like their "mushroom" dim sum but honestly nothing tasted extraordinary. The crispy shrimp was by far the best item we tried but I have no desire to come back here to repeat anything else. The service was solid overall but their videographer repeatedly took closeup footage of our table without asking. That was awkward and diminished the vibe. There was also an issue with the bill where they tried to double charge for the prix fix menu I'd already pre-paid for. This could've been an honest oversight but since they were promoting pre-paid "tickets" for that evening you'd think they would've confirmed before slapping us with a $500+ bill ($300 of which I pre-paid). read more

Hidden inside of Marriott hotel. Food was good but lacked basic stuff of a typical Dim Sum restaurant. Server seemed to be over booked and was attending other tables. Soup dumplings was excellent. Everything else was meh. Definitely over priced for Dim Sum. read more

Silk Road Asian Tapas Bar - Inside - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very great service. A bit pricy but worth it imo. I was a bit surprise that it was in a hotel. May book the hotel so I can just walk down for breakfast. read more

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Having try everything since the 80's, work at 4 different dimsum place when I was in high school Golden bo, golden palace, Fungs kitchen and Fu Kee dynasty (the Same chefs goes around and they all taste the same with no quality). I Travel around the world and I have to say this is the best dimsum in Htown period. Yauatcha Soho was amazing but the Yauatcha in the Galleria have potential but bad concept $$$$ with valet and terrible parking). Just my opinion! Best service & everything are made to order. Don't let some review Discourage you trying them out. I don't work here and glad to have a place that's 1mile away from my place in upper Kirby. If you want quantity goto Chinatown. They are adding more items...... the black bean Ribs was Amazing. read more

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Food amazing Crispy shrimp was awesome Fried rice great Lava boa was excellent Flat noodles with beef excellent Great friendly staff Excellent pricing Quick food that was served hot and fresh read more

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Food was delicious! Fresh and yummy! Wish they had more veggies on their menu. Service was a tad slow but i think they are just finding their footing. Inner loop convenience! Fyi, it's inside of the Courtyard Marriott read more

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Amazing dim sum & service - such a treasure. The Har Gow, Xiao Long Bao and Chasity Bao were our some of top favorites but everything was amazing! Great cocktails made the dinner perfect - definitely will be back. read more

Food was delicious, service was very high end and impeccable. A little pricey but, didn't hurt with how great the food and service was. Just don't stay at the hotel they're attached to. The hotel is awful. But this restaurant is 5 stars! read more

Only got the mushroom buns as take out and I am floored at how delicious it was. Paired with their in house XO/chili oil sauce which was the right amount of herbal goodness with spicy kick. Will definitely be back to try more things!! So glad this quality dim sum made its way here read more

This place is great considering that it is inside a hotel. You wouldn't think that you could find amazing dim sum inside a hotel but this place does. I was happy to see the number of vegetarian options on the menu. Most dim sum places don't have many vegetarian options but Silk Road has a nice selection. The Cheung Fun with vegetables was outstanding as were the cordyceps dumplings. The restaurant was packed but the service was top notch! Definitely recommend this hidden gem of a restaurant. read more

Food was excellent. It's in a low key location but everything we had was really good. The tea was just okay. It's located inside a hotel but easy to spot signage from outside. Staff were friendly and attentive. Not a bad bite to be had read more

Yall - I was not expecting to have such a nice dining experience in a Courtyard Marriott. Come as you are; the food is fantastic. You can byob for $25 corkage fee. The soup dumplings are great and the service was attentive. Will be back very soon! read more

Good food. Interesting selection. Friendly and helpful staff. Located on the first floor of the Courtyard hotel. Small sign at road so don't miss it. But don't try to go on Monday or Thursday, they are CLOSED!! Oh well..... read more

Food was very good! Very high quality and fresh made. We enjoyed it very much. Only thing was the slow service and long wait time for food. read more

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My favorite! Elevated dim sum where you'll find your usual favorites. Stick to the ones you won't find elsewhere to make it worth your price point. Hard to find yummy Hot and Sour soup, but here, it's delicious! Great service. In and out in less than an hour with ample parking. read more

We were really hoping for a close to home dimsum spot but it seems we'll still just head to Chinatown for it. We enjoyed the har gow, shrimp cheung fun, and house made noodle stir fry (obviously not as much as ocean palace) but the shumai wasn't great and Xiao long bao was almost inedible. It was a burst of pork grease, not broth, in our mouths. They are very skimpy with the vinegar/chili oil and everything is quite expensive. Service was so, so slow. read more

Dim sum that's good for Houston, but would be unexceptional and overpriced on the coasts, and not even as good as the best in Katy. You're paying for the nice dining room (which is nicer than you'd expect for a Courtyard Marriott), but they didn't even have a real soup spoon for the soup dumplings ($13/5), which spoiled the experience. One 8:30 visit, they were completely out of everything and had to leave empty handed. Was a bit surprised when we asked for a single order of rice rolls, the owner comes over and says we should get two, and we end up with a second one we hadn't ordered. They were ok, but the overwhelming flavor in them was celery. Nice tea selection and some interesting drinks on the cocktail menu. Service and ambiance were fine, other than ending up with more food than we wanted, but I probably won't be back despite the facts that I love dim sum and the location is convenient, so I can't give it more than three stars. read more

What a surprise and delightful first visit! We were surprised the location is inside the hotel. We had pretty low expectations at that point! We just ordered three items to start. First item came out and we were blown away! Housemade Chow Fun noodles. Then we had Soupy Dumplings and the Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun. We then ordered BBQ Pork Buns and Egg Rolls. Everything was really delicious and delicately made and presented! I was highly impressed with the quality of the dim sum. I will definitely be back to try the other items. Tyler our server also told us they are working to expand their menu offerings. I am looking forward to my next visit! What a nice surprise to have really amazing dim sum in a hotel lobby!!! Tyler said that "The chefs are from Thailand and they were from a Michelin Awarded Hotel Restaurant". You can taste the authentic flavors! This is a must try!!! read more

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Three demanding foodies were suitably very impressed by the food, cocktails, service, and ambiance. Every dish was a standout, with textures and flavors distinct. read more

The last thing I would ever expect staying in a Courtyard Marriott hotel anywhere in the US is dining in a restaurant where the chefs have Michelin stars. Yet this is exactly what happened when I ended up picking this hotel coincidentally. We stayed at this hotel while visiting Houston for my daughter's tennis tournament. Right across from the front lobby hotel check-in is Silk Road, in a space normally considered for a hotel breakfast dining. Yet this is no ordinary breakfast area. It's a very nicely decorated restaurant that serves amazing dim sum! And made by two Michelin star chefs that have worked in Michelin star hotel, dining restaurants in Thailand! I never would've thought! It's been open less than one month ago! Silk Road Asian Tapas! We had - Lemongrass Pandan Butterfly Pea Tea, Crystal Shrimp, Cordyceps Dumpling, Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun, Ham Sui Gok and Lava bao. Delicious! These delicate dishes were made by expert hands that focus on tastes and textures. Some dishes were crispy, light and not oily. Others were chewy and crispy at the same time. All dishes were made by deft, skilled hands! If you can appreciate subtle touches, well developed flavors then this is your place. There is no sign out in the front of the restaurant (yet). But run, don't walk to try this place out! It's bound to get popular among those who appreciate great food! Thank you Silk Road for a wonderfully unique and unexpected dining experience! read more

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This was a cute restaurant in an unexpected spot inside the Courtyard Marriott. It's very cutely decorated and a small intimate area. The staff were friendly and attentive. We came, hoping to stay and dine, but we ended up needing to get food to-go because we had some place to be. We ordered cheung fun with crispy shrimp, siu mai, shrimp stuffed tofu skin, lava bao, turnip cake, and ham sui gok. The food was tasty, but it was definitely greasier than what I'm used to for dim sum. The portions are pretty small as well compared to other places in Chinatown. We were still hungry and had spent quite a bit for dinner. It was a good experience, but we'd opt for other dim sum places in Houston. read more

What stands out about Silk Road is the consistency. Every dish comes out hot, fresh, and well-executed. Whether you stick to the classics or try something new, there's real attention to detail here in flavor, presentation, and service. The har gow arrive with perfectly thin wrappers that hold sweet, fresh shrimp, tender, flavorful, and clearly made to order. The siu mai are juicy, well-seasoned, and balanced with just enough ginger to brighten the bite. Char siu bao are soft and fluffy, packed with smoky, sweet barbecue pork that hits every comforting note. The Baked BBQ Pork Bun is a twist on the classic steamed version, baked until golden and topped with a sweet sugar crust. Inside: smoky-sweet BBQ pork enveloped in crisp, buttery pastry. The Siu Mai are a dim sum essential, generously filled with seasoned pork and shrimp. Juicy, slightly springy, and gently aromatic with ginger, they're a textbook execution. The soup dumplings involve a careful, flavorful bite with plenty of payoff filled with rich pork broth and tender meat. Service is another highlight. Staff are quick, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. Tea gets refilled, plates are cleared efficiently, and the pace is smooth and even throughout the meal. This is a great new dim sum spot for the city. The kitchen knows what it's doing, the service runs like clockwork, and the experience feels polished without being pretentious. If you care about dim sum done right, this place belongs at the top of your list. read more

I've eaten here twice now. In mid-April, they were working out the kinks and we did wait a long time for our food to come out. But it was delicious. Now that they have been open awhile, they have found a good rhythm. Our 2nd visit the service was fast and done well. Our favorites are Cheung Fun Crispy shrimp, Har Gow, Xiao Long Bao and Crispy Noodles with gravy. If you can get over that you're in the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott, its actually REALLY GOOD!! And in my humble opinion, its's better than the place in Katy... read more

What a hidden gem! I spent the night at the Courtyard for work. I was a little scared to eat at a hotel restaurant but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. This was some of the best dim sum I have had. We started with some excellent loose leaf jasmine tea. I had the hot and sour soup, crispy shrimp and the Xiao Long Bao. I would definitely come hear even if I wasn't staying at the hotel. . I highly recommend this place. Great service as well. It was clean and relaxing. I wish I had more people with me to sample more. read more

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Incredible experience. While it seemed odd to dine in lounge of a Marriott Courtyard, it actually added to the charm. Food was fresh, flavorful, and well presented. Service was beyond good. This place is an absolute gem. read more

Probably the best dim sum in Houston! I only wish they will better suited in a traditional restaurant location where there are easy parking and access rather than hidden with a Marriott Courtyard. read more

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It is a hotel, so prices are a bit higher than your average dim sum place. Regardless, the place is delicious and very cute. The food has excellent quality. The day we went, they were down a couple of employees so service was a bit slower, but they were all so gracious and trying their best. Devin was extremely hospitable and gave us some bites to taste free of charge to make up for the hiccups. Overall, I would go back again because I loved it. read more

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My boyfriend brought me here for our anniversary, and we will definitely be coming back! The food was amazing and delicious, a must have if you love traditional Dim Sum. I forgot our server's name, but she did great checking up on us whenever we wanted to order more! The management was extremely generous and helpful, offering us a complimentary dish when our server messed up our order. Don't be fooled by the outside of the building, the restaurant is elegant and fancy. As first time guests, we will definitely be coming back for more! read more

Fantastic experience here. Great food. Wonderful service. Clean and great ambiance. Would highly recommend this to anyone! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. Since Yahuatcha left we have not seen any upscale DimSum restaurants. Well, this one isn't it either. The service was great and the server was super nice, but the food was just not better than the average place. Everything was super sweet. We ordered a few dishes, but the worst was the abalone tart. Tarts come in sweet or savory. When I order a savory tart, I expect it to be savory. Not just a sweet tart either a piece of abalone that tastes exactly like the cans I can get at Costco. $14 for a two bites tart that has the wrong dough, sorry but it is a NO for us. A place to go once and not come back. The tea was nice and the service was good. Nothing else good about the place. read more

This restaurant serves the best dim sum in HTOWN. It's pricier than the Chinatown dim sum restaurants, but the quality is much better.

My wife and I recently enjoyed a great meal at this hidden gem in the West U area. In my opinion, this is on the upscale side for a Dim Sum restaurant. The location is tucked into the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott on Westpark drive. Kind of like a Dim Sum speakeasy, I don't think that there is even a sign. Our service was attentive and offered multiple suggestions that were all delicious. Everything is made-to-order, no waiting for the carts to trundle by. We enjoyed the color-changing Lemongrass Pandan Butterfly Pea herbal tea which was both tasty and entertaining. I also had a Green Tea Rosemary Old Fashioned from the bar which was unique and worked well. Try the Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun, and of course the XLB and Siu Mai. read more

Silk Road Asian Tapas Bar - Lemongrass Pandan Butterfly Pea - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tiny dim sum place inside the lobby of Courtyard by Marriott. The space is a little awkward and this hotel sits hidden off a side street. The decor is dark and trendy. It was somewhat busy when we stopped in for dinner midweek. We tried this place out of curiosity. We hope they'll be able to move to a traditional restaurant space and add more tables and waitstaff. read more

One of my favorite spots!! Have tried multiple different items on their menu and they are all delicious. Special shout-out to the crispy shrimp Cheung Fun, Xiao Long Bao, and their flat noodles. read more

Food was alright, not much flavor or spice. Service was very nice and all staff were welcoming and constantly checking on us. This restaurant is in the lobby of a courtyard Marriott so ambience is a bit off if you're looking for a nicer atmosphere. read more

From start to finish, this was one of the most memorable meals I have ever had. Thank you Silk Road, what a gem!

If I could, I would give this place 6 STARS! It was a very high end dim sum place. One surprise was that it was inside a Courtyard Hotel, but it didn't really disturb the mood. There is a very Asian look to the decor from the walls to the tables and chairs. Our waiter recommended some great dishes, especially the crispy shrimp, which was amazing. The Xiao Long Bao are amazing. Everything was hot and fresh. The only complaint is that it is expensive, running 10-15 dollars a dish. However, it's well worth it. I will be going again! read more

Delicious and unique food and excellent friendly service, loved the Mushroom Bao and comfortable dining area..,

Courtyard Marriott location was intriguing. Restaurant did not disappoint. Delicious dim sum and cocktails, and thoughtful and swift service. Will return. read more

Who would of thought you could get great dim sum in a courtyard by Marriott, but my gosh the food was fantastic as well as the service. General Manager Devin stopped by to see how we were doing and the whole experience was great. Really nice drinks as well! Will be back soon. David in West U read more