I am so unhappy that it took me so long to stop by Lemongrass! I was really missing out. I could…read moretell by how attentive the staff was to my party and me that the experience would be a good one and I was not mistaken. The staff were timely and friendly, with wonderful advice and recommendations when asked. The menu was extensive and extremely hard to pick from because everything looks so good. It was all right being indecisive as the interior was so beautiful. I love the use of glass and dark colors to add elegance, yet also somehow a fun vibe. I ordered the duck noodle soup and immediately fell in love. The broth was rich and had a lingering and delicate flavor that perfectly complemented the succulent duck. The addition of the bok choy and egg elevated the dish even more. I plan on returning to try more of those menu items soon!

A truly pleasant experience! The Thai ceviche was delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My…read morechicken curry was flavorful and very satisfying. The service was exceptional and my server was attentive and made the visit feel special. The restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere, with outdoor seating available.

I can't say enough good things about this place! The service is consistently excellent, even during…read morebusy times. The food has been amazing every visit, and everyone I've brought here has loved it so much they've come back on their own. One thing I really appreciate is that every server, no matter who we have, always asks about food allergies. It's a thoughtful touch that helps ensure everyone can enjoy their meal without worry. The drinks are always delicious, and their Happy Hour menu is easily one of the best in the Heights. This spot has become one of my favorites, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and outstanding service.

The food at this restaurant is always delicious, but this time the service was 7/10…read more Parking is limited, but the food is worth finding a parking spot here. They have a beautiful patio with swings to enjoy the nice weather when we get it in Houston. The concept here, as you go to the bar and order your food, you find a table and when the food is ready they bring it to your table. They have a cocktail menu available if you feel like having a drink. Don't miss they're happy hour, they have a great deal! Reservations are not needed here, but be aware during the weekend can be very busy. Food never disappoints here!

5 Stars - Authentic Szechuan that absolutely nails the classics…read more During our short trip to Houston, as a custom, we were determined to find real Szechuan food, and luckily we found Hu's Kitchen. The location is a bit unassuming, and parking is definitely tough (the spaces are very shallow), but the second we walked through the doors and smelled the Szechuan peppercorns, I knew we were in exactly the right place. I generally judge a Szechuan restaurant by their 夫妻肺片 (Fuqi Feipian)--which they cleverly name "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" on the menu. They completely nailed it. The beef, tripe, and tendon were incredibly cohesive together, yet you could tell each component was prepared and marinated in a slightly different way to perfectly highlight its specific texture. The chili oil was right on the spot. We went through a massive bowl of rice just eating this dish alone. Honestly, if I weren't feeding a family of four, I could have just ordered that and been perfectly happy. While the Fuqi Feipian proves their skill with dry dishes, the 水煮魚片 (Fish in Szechuan Hot Chili Oil) proves their skill with wet ones. It's another must-order. The execution was flawless--we didn't just finish the tender fish chunks, we ate every last piece of cabbage soaked in that incredible chili broth. For my two daughters who can't handle the heat, we ordered the fried rice, garlic pork ribs with onion, and the 紅燒獅子頭 (Giant Meatball with Cabbage). The giant meatball was spectacular. The kids completely devoured it on their own, but I managed to steal a bite, and it instantly brought back childhood memories of exactly how this dish is supposed to taste. We also had the Dan Dan Noodles, which were great and rounded out the meal perfectly. I loved all of the dishes we tried. Should we ever find ourselves in Houston again, we will absolutely be revisiting this hidden gem.

My mom wanted steamed fish with ginger, scallions, and that light sweet soy sauce. Hu's Cooking…read moredelivered! When we ordered, they mentioned it'll take about 20 mins but it came out in 10. No complaints here since we were starving from an 8 hour road trip. The Dan Dan Noodles...I had high expectations but sadly this dish fell short. I recommend Hu's Cooking to use a bigger bowl and more sauce because it was difficult to mix the noodles and the sauce wasn't...saucing, unfortunately. I wish there was more flavor in this dish. The Scallion Pancake was super over-fried and oily. See image in my review. The outer parts of the pancake were fried to a crisp and only a small circumference in the center stayed chewy. I know Chinese tends to be oily but this pancake soaked up way too much oil. Half a Peking duck: super great price for so much meat. The difficulty when eating this dish is gnawing the meat off the sharp bones of the duck. Mapo Tofu with white rice: pretty easy staple, no complaints here. Dinner on a Saturday was packed but we got seated quickly and food arrived fast.

This was not the first visit to Fat Bao, but it had been a long while. My purpose was to get the…read moreviral crab Rangoon burrito, which found traction from a IG foodie account. I was literally the second person in line, and also ordered the soft shell crab and peppered tuna baos. It was just as I remembered. Quality small bites. The burrito was 15.00, and was a little too much to eat at one time. I ate about a quarter at a time, spread out through the next few meals. The restaurant is a few communal tables, mixed with some small tables for 2-4 people. I'll be back.

Went to try the viral fried crab rangoon burrito and it was ok. It's very full of the crab filling…read morejust wished the burrito tortilla was a little thicker and the sauce it came was ok as well. We also ordered the Memphis boa just not for us. If you're a Boa person you should definitely try it out they have many different options and meats to choose from. The restaurant is spacious and the staff was very friendly.

When we came in we noticed a $1/fresh oyster deal happening so we took advantage of that right…read moreaway. The place is somewhat small, only one waiter attended to all tables. A bit on the pricier side but there are plenty of not-as-budget-breaking options. We ordered 2 dozen oysters. They were very fresh. We also ordered a New England Clam Chowder, a Seafood fra Diavolo, a Fatty Beef Creamy Rice, and a Curry Pork Katsu omelette rice. We definitely needed a to-go bag but we wanted to try a lot! I'd go back again to try some new options. Overall pretty solid place with nice service, and food came out piping hot and quickly.

Not sure what happened. The quality of the food and has really gone down since my last visit. We…read moredropped in for a late lunch, party of 2. We ordered: Hong Kong milk tea - good, no complaint Chicken wings - arrived after our entrees. It looks delicious but was bland, really lacking flavor and undercooked. Uni pasta - I loved it the last time I had it. This time, not so much. The noodles were still al dente but the sauce was too thick and sea urchin was overcooked. I didn't really get to enjoy this dish! Sizzling Steak - we asked for the sauce on the side. But the dish was not sizzling and the plate wasn't even hot. The steak was tender, noodles al dente, but the sauce lacked flavor as well. I couldn't really tell what sauce I was dipping into. Service is fine, considering there was only one waitress and only two other small parties while we dined. Unfortunately, I think this would be my last trip here, considering that the one dish I crave from here, sea urchin pasta, no longer tastes right. So sad.

Awesome Great The…read moreservice is great &the food is fresh!!! the staff is so kind and helpful the space was clean and the vibes are positive check em out thank you

My friend and I wanted some Asian food for a fun Saturday night out, and since neither of us had…read morebeen to Loro before, we decided to give it a try. The food looked incredible in the reviews, and it really was! However, we were expecting more of a traditional Saturday night dining experience with waitstaff, so we were surprised to walk in and find counter service and a fountain drink machine. My friend initially wanted to leave, but I convinced her we should stay and try it since neither of us had been before. I'm glad we did because the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food did not disappoint. That said, the self-service setup could use some improvement. The process for getting water and dinnerware wasn't intuitive, and we weren't sure where to go or what was available. We ordered the shareable Edamame appetizer, which was delicious, but it didn't arrive until after our entrées, so we had to ask about it which was disappointing because we wanted to nibble on that before the main entree. Interestingly, another table that was seated after us received two or three shareable appetizers soon after being seated & before we received any food at all. When our entrées arrived, we also realized we didn't have any cutlery. We were seated on the patio where there was a nearby station with napkins, spoons, chopsticks, one knife, but no forks. Since we didn't want to eat our bowls with chopsticks, we had to figure out where to get what we needed. For a Saturday night at 7:30pm, this felt like a lack of preparation. I think Loro could significantly improve the experience by having ONE clearly designated self-service station with everything guests need - water, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, etc., and having staff briefly explain the setup to first-time guests. That small change would make the experience much more seamless. Now, the FOOD! My friend ordered the Shrimp Bowl and I had the Steak Bowl. They may not look like much, but WOW, both were incredibly delicious and satisfying. I also tried the Frozen Beverage Flight, which was such a fun treat and a great way to sample the different options before choosing a favorite for the next visit. Despite the service-flow hiccups, the food was excellent, the staff were friendly, and I'd definitely come back. I just hope the self-service experience becomes a little more intuitive because Loro has some seriously good food!

I had a wonderful experience dining at Songkran on a Saturday evening for dinner. This was my third…read moretime visiting this establishment but the prior two times were for lunch. I was greeted at the entrance by friendly staff and was asked if I preferred to sit closer to the entrance or towards the back. I chose the seats deeper into the restaurant because it was a humid day and I wanted to keep my distance from the front door. We were promptly seated and here handed the menus. The menus must have been hot off the press because they were in very good condition. We proceeded to order two entrees (date night with the wife) and the food came out rather quickly. The flat rice noodle (pad si-ew) with beef is one of my go to dishes at any Thai restaurant. The one here was very good! It came out hot, presentation was nice, and the portions of beef were very generous. We also ordered the tofu yellow curry and it was delicious. The tofu was fried very well - so well that it kept up its crunch despite being soaked in the yellow curry. We got spice level 2 of 4 and it was perfect. The waiter called it "mild" but I would say closer to medium. Maybe mild for Thai food. Anyhow, no regrets and we devoured the yellow curry which also came with a side of rice. By the end of dining experience we were so full that we unfortunately did not have room for dessert. All in all, a great experience and we will be back for sure. Given that it's Uptown which generally means pricier food options, I thought the dishes were all fairly priced. The parking is plentiful but when it's busy time like Saturday night, you may have to park further away. Enjoy!

I have been here before, I order an entree asked for…read more"chopped chicken" for my meat. Just had dental surgery the waiter said absolutely not...He said the "kitchen" refused to do that, although he never asked either.. When on the menu they served ground/chopped chicken lettuce wraps. He said the kitchen would not do that?? So either waiter was not telling the truth or lazy don't know but ordered my food. Crazy thing is I was the one that suggested to go there.. More places in town that would want the business more accommodating... Will not return..

Tried Roostar Vietnamese and ordered a couple bánh mì and a pork rice plate with egg…read moreroll--everything was super yummy The bánh mì were the highlight: super fresh bread with that perfect crisp outside and soft inside, and really well-balanced fillings. We asked for the veggies on the side so we could adjust the cilantro ratio The pork rice plate was also a win, with well-seasoned meat and a good portion, and the egg roll on the side was crispy and tasty. Service was superb--quick, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Nothing overly fancy, just consistently good Vietnamese food that hits the spot. Would definitely come back, especially for the bánh mì.

My brother brought me here and if I'm ever in the area I do my best to stop by. The egg rolls and…read morebeef bahn mi is AMAZING. I always get the passion fruit green tea as well. Service is great and we tend to get our food to go. If the owner reads this, we need a location in the heights and cypress area .