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.

Still great and plenty of seating. Friendly service. Lunch specials are good value…read more Pluses 1. Brisket tender and juicy, I love the corn side and no aioli. Arugula and melon salad. Shrimp rice bowl. Areas to improve Bring back the cafe sua da slushie.

Pretty decent happy hour on Tuesday. I met a girl friend here for Tuesday Tiny Tini's which are $3…read moreper glass. I tried her crispy veggie cauliflower which are pretty good. I also order the pull pork sliders which were great, and the queso with chips. The chips weren't the best to my liking. They were pretty thick and hard, verses the light and crispy what I prefer. I wish that the tiny tini could be frozen. The Lecci tini was the sweetest and really great. The $5 frozen martini's were okay. I wish the watermelon wasn't a spicy one or at least had the option to get it non spicy. Good thing I was allow to get it blended, with a non spicy. The chip that comes with the dip had a spicy on them as well. Theirs no option to get chips without spicy seasoning; it's all a mix, you just have to pick out the ones you want without spice. I would bring my son back to try their smash burger on the happy hour menu for $6.

Look no further for authenticity, flavor, and complexity in Chinese cooking near the med center!…read more Though we opted for more "simple" dishes during this experience, you can judge a place by if they can do their simple dishes well. The mapo tofu is one of the best we've had outside of Bellaire with spicy, savory, numbing, and warmth that you expect from a good mapo tofu. Crispy popcorn chicken is a classic that's spicy, lightly fried, and crisp. It has an authenticity that other places around can't replicate and makes you keep craving more. The portions are also appropriate for their price. Service is incredibly quick, and you can order as you go and receive your dish within 10-15 minutes, regardless of how busy they are. As for the ambiance, it's loud, it's hectic, and it's simple... maybe a stretch, but makes me feel like I'm eating at a mom and pop shop in the heart of China. This place is definitely a go to if I'm convincing a friend of Houston's great food scene! Rating: 4.5/5

I've been a happy patron of Hu's Cooking ever since they opened the year before the pandemic, but…read morebecause of their instant success and local renown from their excellent eats, speedy service, busy-but-not-crowded vibes (see: their 1000+ Yelp reviews) I've never felt the need to drop a review of my own - until just this week. On my most recent visit we ordered mapo tofu with pork intestines off the specials menu - a hybrid of two of my favorite Sichuan-style dishes. The blend of bouncy, savory morsels amidst tender, saucy tofu was at once revolutionary and so obvious; why hadn't I yet seen this at any other restaurant? And sure, innards may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's important for you to know that none of my past orders from the 50+ item menu have ever failed me, whether enjoyed in the restaurant or at home. Maybe you'd prefer the aromatic, classic, perfectly balanced three-cup chicken? Or the sweet-skinned duck, glazed so delicately that specks of sugar crystal threaten to jump off onto the plate as you pick up a juicy slice with your chopsticks? And if you're vegetarian, might you consider the punchy garlic eggplant or the wok-kissed string beans? I could go on. Do yourself a favor and come see for yourself, though I'd recommend parallel parking on the neighborhood streets behind the restaurant rather than the rocky parking lot, to save you some trouble. Bring friends and chow down family style - you'll need help covering as much of the menu as you can, but you'll definitely have to come back to try everything.

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.

Fat Bao has been on my list forever because of the freaking crab rangoon burrito. It looks divine…read more We stopped by for a quick girl dinner, and unfortunately they were out. I think you have to go earlier in the day because they only make a limited number. I ordered the pork katsu bao and the honey walnut bao, and both were great. Honestly, these aren't your typical baos, but they're fun, creative, and really tasty. The pork katsu featured a thick piece of crispy fried pork that paired well with the thinly sliced avocado. The honey walnut shrimp bao was MESSYYYY, but packed with flavor- a cute sweetness on top of a fried shrimp patty. I will definitely need three baos next time, though, because two did not fill ya girl up. It's a counter-service restaurant with quick service, plenty of parking, and an easy spot for a casual meal. Now I just need to go back and get my hands on that crab rangoon burrito.

I stopped by for lunch on a weekday and it was fairly empty/ not busy! As it was just me, I only…read moreordered one meal so I can't speak for anything else besides the sliced beef udon. The menu was quite expansive but cohesive with Italian/ Asian fusion. I got seated and immediately was given a menu and cold water in a stainless steel cup. I ordered the sliced beef udon soup version (there's also an option for stirfy) but granted, today was cloudy and slightly windy so it called for soup. After placing my order, I was given the proper utensils and shortly after, a large piping bowl was placed in front of me! Flavor was good and the sliced beef was addicting.. the portion was a bit much for lunch to me so I had to ask for togo and the waitress came out and put it away for me in a custom togo bag that sealed so that was fun to leave with. The waitress was certainly very tentative and made sure other guests had their waters filled at all times so I'd love to come back to try out their other menu items like their omurice or their lobster creamy rice. Location: in the Dun Huang Plaza across from HMart. The parking is shared with many of its neighbors but if you plan it right, you'll be able to snag a spot close by and walk less than a minute. Price: $14 before tax and tip (ended up around $18 afterwards)

Went for dinner. The restaurant was quiet and not too busy. We weren't feeling super hungry so we…read moreopted to just split an appetizer and entree. The servers checked in on us frequently. The restaurant is cute and clean. The calamari ended up being a lot more than we expected. It was only okay, slightly crispy but also a bit dry. The variety of sauces was a nice touch. The also got the satay beef udon, which was a dry pasta dish. This was comfort food in a nutshell, something not particularly spectacular but still tasty. It had a good portion of meat and the noodles were nice and chewy. Probably should have tried some of their other more popular dishes or come in more hungry. Portion sizes were quite large, so had plenty of leftovers despite not ordering that much.

Big outdoor patio with plenty of seating and fans and a great place to sit outside and people…read morewatch! I came in for a quick lunch on Friday and they had just opened. Their smash burger is my favorite in town - I tried the cabbage salad which was just okay. I still miss their corn. Their lunch specials are $15 so not bad! I think they also have a pulled pork and a chicken sammie too available. Friendly service and I like to just chillax here. Glad their music was not too loud today. Highly recommended for solo or group outings!

Visited for their Tini Tuesdays with a friend and enjoyed the visit. They have ample bar and table…read moreseating, you are able to seat yourself. You order at their front area and take a number to your table. Staff was friendly, service was a bit slow but they were packed with the special and happy hour from 3-6pm. I ordered the frozen espresso martini and lychee martini, both apart of their $3 special. Both were pretty good, the espresso martini was pretty sweet. For food I ordered the wonton chips and dip, smoked wings, and smashburger. All of the food was good. I really enjoyed the salsa served with the wonton chips. I will definitely visit again.

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!

This restaurant is located in uptown park and the ambiance is very elevated with elegant decor…read more Parking on a Saturday evening can be a little tricky and you may need to park far away from the restaurant. The waiter was very friendly and the staff was very diligent and always made sure our water was topped off. I was able to choose from 4 levels of spice and I decided to go with 2/4 because I was scared that Thai spice would be too spicy for me. I ordered the flat rice noodles with beef, and I was very impressed with the amount of beef and the ratio of meat/vegetables/noodles were perfect. The noodles were chewy and texturally pleasing, and the dish was well prepared. The yellow curry with tofu was extremely flavorful and the amount of spice was perfect for me. The tofu was battered and fried and held up well in the curry. My diagnosis: excellent Thai food in an upscale setting.

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 .