Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is small and not too busy. They only had one…read moreserver for lunch. Opted to get their lunch special, which comes with an entree and a mini appetizer. Got the jajangmyeon and burnt garlic ramen. The burnt garlic ramen was great, with a rich broth and plenty of toppings. The jajangmyeon was rich and had a good portion of meat and veggies. The Tori Paitan and Karaage were a little dry but the egg salad sauce worked well and the spicy mayo helped balance it. The potato korokke was tasty as well, with a nice crispy coating, but a tad plain. Overall, a great deal for all the food! Will definitely have to try some of their other options next time!

I have not been to Night Market since they converted from Thai food to Noodles. The interior has a…read moremodern, clean vibe and the service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered two noodle sets that came with appetizers and started with the mini karaage and mini tori nanban. Both were delicious. For the noodle bowls, we tried the burnt garlic tonkatsu and the jajang myeon. While both were decent, they were a little underwhelming and lacked the bold flavors we were hoping for. I'm not sure I would come back here since there are so many other great ramen and Korean restaurants in town.

My absolute favorite spot for dumplings…read more Tasty, authentic, and high-value. You are sure to get a lot of food for cheap prices at this locally owned restaurant. The dumplings and noodle dishes are fresh and so delicious. Most dumpling wrappers I've tried at other places are too chewy or hard. I like these dumplings especially because of how soft and flavorful they are. And the lady at the register is so nice, even when it gets super busy. It's a lot of self-serve for utensils and such and the atmosphere is cozy. Definitely a must-try if you like Chinese-style dumplings!

The dumplings are definitely the highlight at San Dong Noodle & Dumpling House, some of the best…read moreI've had in the city. The roast beef noodle soup was also excellent, with perfectly cooked noodles and tender, flavorful meat. I tried the chicken cabbage dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings, and shrimp and pork dumplings, and all of them were spot on. Prices are very reasonable, and the service was great from start to finish, my order came out quickly and everything was fresh. There can be a bit of a line when ordering, but it moves fast. I also tried their Thai tea, which was a nice addition. I'll definitely be back!

Of course coming to Houston I had to come to the iconic Mensho and I am so glad I did because it…read moreblew me away. We only had time to come here for lunch so we got here a little before opening and there was already a line. As soon as the doors opened, the staff got us in immediately. You can tell they have this process down to a science. It all felt so efficient and quick. The inside looked like a traditional Japanese ramen spot so it was super cute and had a great vibe. As for the ramen itself, I was blown away. The broth was so rich but didn't taste overpowering at all. It had an amazing flavor with a lot of spice and earthiness. The noodles were a perfect amount of firm where it didn't get soggy and you were able to savor every bite. The takoyaki we got on the side was amazingly cooked as well. I cannot wait to come back which I will be doing again and again.

Mensho is a Michelin-recognized ramen shop, and I went right when it opened only to find it already…read morepacked. I still had to wait for the first wave of seating before getting in, and the setup definitely does not feel ideal for large groups. It is mostly two-tops with some bar seating for solo diners. They make their noodles on premise, which is a nice touch, and I ordered their signature ramen. It came with a rich, heavy broth and was topped with chicken, duck, and roasted pork. Honestly, the mix of meats felt a bit overkill, and while everything was well cooked, the duck stood out as the best component. The broth itself was very good but extremely thick, almost closer in texture to tsukemen-style ramen than a traditional broth-based bowl. The real highlight here was the noodles, which had excellent texture, and the perfectly jammy egg, which was spot on. Prices can get pretty high here, with some bowls reaching up to around 43 dollars. They also offer more experimental options like a matcha ramen, which is interesting and cool to see but not something I tried. It is first come, first serve with no reservations, so expect a wait. I am glad I tried it while in Houston, but for the price point and effort required just to get seated, this ramen landed as just okay for me overall. I have definitely had better. That said, the quality is clearly high, and the service was very friendly throughout. My friend ordered the garlic knockout ramen, which was insanely flavorful but completely dominated by garlic. It overpowered everything else in the bowl, to the point where it was hard to taste any other elements of the ramen.

The food is great! the service is really fast and good! The lights in the restaurant very nice!read more

Absolutely loved our experience! The interior is modern and clean while the service is very…read moreefficient. The servers were friendly and attentive, which is a nice treat in Chinatown. And the food - absolutely loved the food. We were served a cool, sweet bean tea and pickled cabbage upon sitting. Then ordered the house beef noodles and pork dumplings. House Beef Noodles - 5/5 The meat was incredibly tender, the spice level was just right (got the extra hot) and the noodles were just the right texture and bounce (had a nice bite to it). Pork Dumplings - 5/5 Loved the sauce on this. The chili sauce was sweet and spicy and savory. The dumplings were tender and the wrappings had a good chewy texture. Overall, would recommend and return.

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~

The dumplings here are fantastic, good variety and bold flavor. I also tried the braised beef…read morenoodle, it was reminiscent of a Viet beef stew with more spice. The broth was very flavorful with a nice and fragrant amount of spice. The thumb buns were among my favorite of the dumplings too, crispy, slightly chewy texture with a tasty and balanced filling. I would prefer if the portions were a bit bigger and if they were more generous with the beef toppings. As other reviewers mentioned, the service also has room for improvement. The quality of the dumplings was enough for me to look past the flaws though.

This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

One of the best Vietnamese places I've ever been hands down. I still think about it a year later…read more They had a very big variety of food on the menu, so you could have your fill of Vietnamese dishes. I believe the crawfish is seasonal, so go during crawfish season because this pho was delicious. The crawfish were so tender and the pho was so flavorful. The beef dish was also so good to eat and balanced. The fried beef balanced so well with the fresh salad and rice. I will say that when we went the parking lot was a little deserted at night. I would definitely lock your doors and take all your valuables. But that's all or Houston, so just stay safe!

super affordable with large portions! i got the [Bibimguksu] Mixed Spicy Noodle #17 and it was the…read moreperfect spice level. noodles were good chewy texture. crunchy veggies balanced out the meal. service was quick. would come back here!

We went in at 11:30 AM on a Saturday - while the sign said they were open and the lights were on,…read morethere was not a soul in the restaurant - not even an employee. I went to the back and there was an employee who said sit wherever you would like. Hardly a propitious start. It only went uphill from there! Service was excellent - the waiter explained the menu to us - food, obviously all cooked to order, took about 10 minutes. Food was brought out as it was prepared so we got our lunch entrees at different time (within a few minutes), but we were sharing so this was good. My daughter loved the steamed pork dumplings. The savory pancakes with bulgogi were outstanding. This is not my area of time, so it took us about 20 minutes to get there - ample parking. A huge number of restaurants in this strip center area - you should explore.

The mother and daughter are both nice and very welcoming. The oxtail soup had tender pieces. Wonder…read moreif we can add more meat for an extra charge. The wonton soup was good. The soupy, crispy bottom buns were my favorite! ALWAYS eat them right away!!! Burned my mouth a couple of times, but I didn't want the soup to soak into the bun bottom and make it soggy.

We came on a Sunday right when they opened - clean and nice restaurant located in the heart of…read moreSugarland. This plaza has been existent since I could remember but this restaurant is new. They have a scan and order system through phone or you can have the waiter take your order. We were greeted, sat, and given water immediately - ordered through the website. Food came within 15-20 minutes! Delicious!!! Pan Fried Bao's are a must try - crisp at the bottom and soft and juicy, with soup on the inside! The xiao long bao's were also really good - soup & the filling was proportional. The beef rolls were ok - have had better. I am comparing to dough zone & steam dumpling.