Sugarland is not exactly a destination for Cantonese cuisine, which is all the more reason I…read moreappreciated what Regal had to offer. Whether it was weekend dim sum or an evening Canto feast with fresh seafood, I was simply thankful for the option. Now that option is toast since Regal closed last month. Looks can be deceiving. The exterior makes me think of a fitness joint more so than a Cantonese spot. Stepping inside is a complete contrast, with a mix of specialty murals, modern decor with a contemporary edge. There were plenty of large group tables, which made this place perfectly ideal for a feast gathering. Bathrooms were also clean, but this is the only place I've seen that had ice cubes all the urinals. (#1) Dim Sum was solid. The highlights for me were their stir fried XO rice rolls, which had a nice char and some good flavor. The Malay style rolls were also suprrisingly good and I felt strongly about their bbq pork puffs, durian rolls, and glutinous pork dumplings shaped to look like pears. The shrimp dumplings, beef balls, and spare ribs were average at best, I was also very impressed with their overall variety and the fact they had an extremely defined picture menu. The Canto speaking staff was friendly and the parking was plentiful. While the food wasn't all a hit, I do think there was some potential, which was not realized in the end. I am sincerely hoping another Canto spot will emerge in the Land of Sugar. __________ (#1) Yes, really.

1. Service - wait staff were friendly and very attentive. This is A-La-Carte, so you wait to be…read moreseated, order, and pay at the table. 2. Price - for dim sum, we've paid roughly $26/person, but that included tax and tips. So that amount is arbitrary. It depends on how many dishes you may order, and keep in mind that we had a lot of left over food though. We also had a whole duck in this price, so not your typical dim sum order. I imagine it would be less if we would just stick to dim sum only. 3. Ambiance - this place is industrial looking. Modern and pretty hip. It's not massive. Not sure if it's the same owner as the previous Regal on 59. But it's a smaller footprint than the previous location. Dress code here is casual. 4. Food - I will say that the dim sum here is legit Hong Kong style dim sum. This is delicious and not greasy. I really like their CHA-SIU-BAO (BBQ Pork Buns), HA-GAO (shrimp dumplings), SIU-MEI (Pork and Shrimp dumplings), and Egg Tarts. Because it was our first time there, we wanted to try out their roast duck. It is also very authentically made. There are definitely other dishes that were good too, but these were the few worth mentioning. 5. Cleanliness - Dining area appears clean. SUMMARY - I recommend this place and will likely return for more dim sum in the future.

Hong Kong style food is like a Chinese style food but with American influence…read more Not like Chinese fast food type. You will see alot of spaghetti options. So don't feel weird about it. It's normal and delicious together. We tried the tomato beef. Which is kind of an acquired taste. It was good. Not too strong, but a bit on the lighter side. It's a must have with rice. Don't choose the spaghetti. The duck was fatty but lots of flavor! Pork was tasty and a must with rice as well. Lots of good flavors swirling about. Will definitely be back for their breakfast toast.

We wanted to try this spot as it had Cha Chan tang food that would be similar to what was offered…read morein Hong Kong. Their tastiest item was their roast duck. It was one of the juiciest ducks I've had in awhile. They also have delicious egg tarts with a melt in your mouth cookie shell. Other items that were pretty good were their stir fried beef noodles and baked pork chop with rice. Some items that weren't great were their curry fish ball noodle soup and satay beef with rice, which were bland. The coffee and milk tea that I ordered tasted only of tea. We also tried their HK style French toast, which was ok but nothing to write home about. Overall, I would come back here for their roast duck and egg tarts. Next time, I'd like to try out their egg dishes and sandwiches.

I'm glad I did not read the reviews from my trusted sources and Yelp friends before I went,…read moreotherwise, I might not have gone. But for me, this was some of the better dim sum I've had recently. Yes, you're in a grocery store lobby, so to speak, and yes, there's not much atmosphere other than the people streaming by going into that grocery store, but the three items I ordered (black bean ribs, har gow, shu mai) were all solid. I'll be back.

There was a time that Joy Dim Sum was a go-to spot for the Sugar Land dim sum scene. What it lacked…read morefrom the larger, traditional banquet hall vibe, it made up for in lack of pretension and lots of focus on the quality of the food and service. Sadly, it seems like those days are long gone as the latter is on a downhill slope. Has ownership changed? (#1) I'm not sure, but so much else has. There's no tea offered, but bottled water. Service and the kitchen staff is a mess where it's most evident during their busiest hours. At one point, Cantonese was spoken but it also seems that's no longer the case. Previously the food was passable, but now it's near abysmal. Siu mai was hearty, but fairly bland. The same applies to their spare ribs (排骨), beef balls (牛肉球), and steamed glutinous rice in leaf (糯米雞). I felt their custard buns (奶黃包), fried stuffed crab claw (釀蟹鉗), fried glutinous dumpling (鹹水角) and the turnip cake (蘿蔔糕) were dried out. While the shrimp dumplings (蝦餃) and rice rolls (腸粉) mostly passed the test, it needed lots of soy sauce + condiments to be worth it. The only winner was their beef chow fun (乾炒牛河), where the beef and ho fun noodles were tender, while also being adequately greasy. The bonus bits of fried egg within were a nice surprise. While the prices range from $3.75-$9.70, a majority of it will average out to be $5-6 a dish. This isn't a terrible deal per se, especially during these times. However, it is a big price to pay for service issues and sub-par quality dim sum. While I'm hopeful that they'll rebound and I hope the Joy returns, but I don't think I will. __________ (#1) FZ / FJ peeps, where ya at?

The best in Sugar Land if they still have the tasty two lobster special. Things change people…read morechange restaurants change

This is our "go to" place when we're all in the mood for Chinese food. It's close to home so we…read moreusually do pick up and eat at home but the food is delicious except the beef broccoli that's normally my favorite isn't that great here. The Mongolian beef is my husband's favorite & the kids like the pan fried dumplings! Not expensive and they serve quality food. Highly recommended!

I've been coming here for a while for their BBQ and Cantonese food and it's been good and…read moreconsistent - until recently. Something changed. Today we got take out. First of all, prices increased. For 2 BBQ dishes + 1 shrimp + 1 veggie, the bill was $115. I was shocked. On top of that, the waitress insisted on a tip - no wait 18% tip for take out! She got mad bc she said she still took my order. I am really tired of tipping etiquette becoming completely an entitlement.

My friend's parents took us to Wing Kee for lunch #2 this past Saturday. We ate so well here…read morebecause we ordered much more food than we could possibly consume for the 5 of us and the food was just so good. Also, the service is phenomenal, but we also speak Cantonese. D5. 化皮燒肉 ROAST PORK If you ran a knife across the roast pork skin, you would hear the perfect crisp crackle. Each order comes with an appetizer-sized plate of roasted pork belly. The crunch on the skin was phenomenal, like a dense and crispy chip. Imagine if they made snacks out of crispy pork skin. The ratio of fat and lean pork meat was perfect, so juicy and rich, yet soft and tender. The roast pork is phenomenal. We loved it. D1. 燒鴨 ROAST DUCK The roast duck skin was flavorful and juicy, complemented by the tender duck that was fresh. The soy sauce-based marinade was delicious, and this is a classic Cantonese BBQ option that you cannot go wrong with. K15. 港式咕噜肉 SWEET & SOUR PORK HONG KONG STYLE This isn't my favorite dish, but the pork was crispy and held a lot of the sweet and sour sauce. I enjoyed it, but it pales in comparison to the others. Still, another safe Cantonese classic that I would recommend. P6. 鞋菌豆腐煲 TO-FU W. MIXED MUSHROOM IN CLAY POT They served it to us in a glass plate, but it was still delicious. Arguably, I think this was my favorite out of all the dishes because of how simple it is, and it's full of mushrooms and vegetables! There was a strong "wok hay" flavor, and the fried egg tofu were hot (it burned the roof of my mouth, but I did not care), soft, and incredibly jiggly. I loved the mushrooms and vegetables which was braised with the sauce. Big yum all around, this one hit home and one of my go-tos. F2. 菜炒牛肉炒河 SAUTEED FLAT RICE NOODLE W. BEEF & VEGETABLE Not a single vegetable in sight, unless you count the green onions and bean sprouts. This is probably one of the most well-known Cantonese classics with its strong "wok hay" flavor. The rice noodles had the perfect texture and there was a generous amount of beef stir-fried in. While it's many people's favorites, it's always a bit too oily that I would like (and that oil is almost necessary for good flavor). I recommend it if you want a safe staple, but I would encourage trying something else. We basically ordered the Cantonese classics and it was so delicious and more than what the 5 of us could finish. I highly recommend this restaurant for Cantonese food. The interior is your typical mom-and-pop restaurant, 80's/90's-style decor. It's not fancy, but the food is exceptional.

UPDATE: The star of…read morethe menu is the boiled fish! Always numbing and tender pieces of fish. The spicy cubes chicken was crisp and tasty. The green beans were as expected. We ordered two of the sweet & sour ribs. Always goes so well with rice. The shrimp were exceptional - big, pump, tender and full of flavor! The only issue was the amount of oil used, even after we asked for less oil. I guess they need lots of oil to make Sichuan dishes. Our son came home after a big Cantonese dinner in Chinatown and tried the shrimp, then the other dishes. He couldn't stop from having a little second meal! Said the dishes were really good. We must have picked a good combination of dishes as I loved this meal!

OVERVIEW: this is a homey small restaurant. It is simple, cozy but spacious enough to feel relaxed…read more FOOD QUALITY: Not very convincing. Very heavy handed with salt even though the person in my party that placed the order specifically told the waitress to tone down on the salt. We also asked for no MSG but they turned to sugar instead so the dishes were a little altered beyond recognition. Specifically, I ordered their Szechuan peppercorn beef. As far as I know, this dish is always all savory and there should not be any sweetness. But, when I took the first bite, it was mildly sweet. Weird! Looks like for the rest of the dishes that has sauce, they used the same dark colored sauce; so, they tasted the same. Not a lot of imagination and creativity in their cooking. SERVICE: They are quite attentive in this area. So, I would give them 4 out of 5 stars in this area. VERDICT: Would I return? Probably not. When it comes to Chinese foods, the dishes need to be superior in their taste. You really need to have skills to survive as a Chinese restaurant.

Flew in from SF to visit NASA on Artemis launch day. Best meal in Houston!…read moreService was great! Environment was simple but authentic, since you had a lot of fellow countrymen dining around you.

Five stars for Jiu fu cafe! The food was fantastic and absolutely worth the crowd. We ordered the…read moreassorted marinated plate with pork leg, pork tongue, tofu, intestines, and egg -- everything was flavorful, tender, and incredibly satisfying. The noodles and pork ribs were delicious, but the standout was definitely the oyster omelet, which was amazing. For appetizers, we tried the crispy shrimp roll. It was very good, though a bit chestnut-heavy for my personal taste but still enjoyable overall. We went around 3 p.m. and the place was surprisingly packed, which says a lot about how good this spot is. Great food, lively atmosphere, and definitely a place I'd return to.

I came to Uncle Chin's because we were craving Malaysian/Singaporean food. It was a far drive for…read moreme, but I think it was worth it. We came 30 minutes after it was opened for the day, and there were already a couple parties ahead of us. We were quickly seated, and we were told in advance there was only one cook in the kitchen (Uncle Chin himself!) and that it could be a while before we get our food. We did not mind the wait, and it actually took about 20 minutes from the time we placed our order to when we got our food, so the wait was not bad at all. We ordered their Malaysian Satay. Sadly, there was no beef or combo available, and they only had chicken, but it was delicious! We also had their Laksha and their stir fried noodles. We ate everything. It was perfectly seasoned, very flavorful. There were many proteins in each of our dishes. There was plenty of parking, and despite there being only one person running the front, things went pretty smoothly. The ambiance is great for a casual date night or a family gathering. I would definitely come here again even with the same constraints they had.

We'd been meaning to try this place for a long time and finally got around to it. It's a small,…read morehole-in-the-wall mom and pop spot that feels really cozy, which I actually appreciated. It gives the place a very homey feel. The servers were all super friendly and attentive and the owner was also very kind and checked on us a few times. The food and drinks were all delicious, good portions, and prices were reasonable. Everything came out in a timely manner. The drinks took a little longer, but it wasn't a big deal. We also ordered a noodle dish that I forgot to take a picture of. One thing to note: I wouldn't recommend using the restroom if you can avoid it. My little one really had to go and it wasn't clean at all or well kept which was a bit of a downside especially with a kid. Overall, we had a great experience and I'm glad we finally tried it.

Decided on a Jewish Xmas, and went here for Xmas day. It was my bf's first one. We agreed on Peking…read moreduck as the must have; flexible of everything else. Of course I asked my most trusted Yelp Elite, where do you enjoy Peking duck? He gave me three places, and said, "I love everything at east wall actually lol". My non-Asian, and non-Jewish bf was so eager for our dinner plans. When we got into our booth, he did a bit of a dance in his seat! When we got our first order, he was practically a Super Bowl fan who just got the food spread and the game started. It was so endearing! The place was CROWDED inside and outside. The other patrons were nice, very decent people of all kinds of heritage. Food: My Yelp Elite friend's food discernment is still well-attuned! Would not score anything under an 8/10. We ordered the walnut shrimp (8/10), Peking duck (10/10), wonton soup (9/10), Asian broccoli (9/10). Service: Solidly good. They accepted reservations, including for the duck on such a popular day/lots of people. The hostess kept good track of who's next and how long wait is, etc. The rest of staff were pleasant but also getting the job done in good time. The cooks -- how do you stay reliably good on such a day?! Ambiance: Nice for dinner! Despite the crowd, and likely the long day for the employees. Romantically lit enough interior. Felt good. Perfect night. It was so perfect, as we loaded into vehicle, my bf proclaimed this can be our tradition. And we gotta come back for this and this and this and this and this.... I wholeheartedly agree.

In Houston, there are a plethora of Asian places to choose from but we chose East Wall because of…read moretheir Peking duck. It was tender, crispy and made so well. The walnut shrimp was great but way too much mayonnaise. The dumplings could have been better but the eggplant was the best. Definitely a stop in for Peking duck and the eggplant!

I can't believe I never went to this place sooner. They make everything super quick here and for…read moreaffordable prices. It's the perfect spot to order something to-go (the dine-in experience is also fine!). When you order to-go, they make sure to pack the sauce separately so that nothing gets soggy, which is very thoughtful. The BBQ sauce fatty beef enoki chow fun is my absolute favorite thing to get here. The sauce they use is soo good and addicting in it. The HK French toast is yummy too but I would definitely share it, as the condensed milk can get pretty sweet. The egg shrimp chow fun looked aesthetically pleasing but the flavor was a bit underwhelming compared to the BBQ sauce beef chow fun. The staff is very pleasant Cantonese ladies. I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!

Not fancy but definitely yummy. Service is quick and they answered all our questions…read more The food is delicious. I ordered the fried fish with your choice of sauce (crispy outside and moist flakey fish inside) and egg plant with pork ( tender eggplant and savory sauce). Parking lot is shared and small and on busy weekends it can fill up.