This was our third visit to Makiin Thai, and somehow it gets better every time…read more My husband and I came for a date night, and from the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the tone for a great evening. The space is beautiful, inviting, and perfect for a night out. The food was exceptional. Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. Our favorites were the Appetizer Symphony, the Crispy Turmeric Whole Fish, and the Tom Yum Soup. The fish was perfectly cooked and crispy, and the soup had the perfect balance of spice and flavor. finally with the Whimsical Chocolate Tree . What keeps us coming back is not only the food but the consistency. Great service, amazing atmosphere, and dishes that never disappoint. If you're looking for an elevated Thai dining experience in Houston, Makiin Thai is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back for a fourth time.

Came here to try the HRW menu…read more The Food Silken Calamari Soirée 8/10 Crispy, tender and flavorful. I wish it had more tobiko caviar and a little more yolk dust. Royal Pad Thai lobster - 7/10 Presentation is so nice and I like that you can add the chilis and peanuts on your own. They only give you half of a lobster tail. It's was a little on the sweet side so I asked for lime to cut the sweetness. ESan Pork Rib (GF) 6/10 Ribs were tender, sweet and spicy...tasty. Per dining companion, nothing else on the plate was appetizing. The carrot was not seasoned and hard to cut and the Bok choy leaves were over cooked and the stock was undercooked. Coconut Ice Cream Fantasy (GF) (VG on request) 10/10 Presentation - was very cool. Dining companion said the ice cream was yummy. Zesty Mango Sticky Rice (GF) (VG on request) - 8/10 rice was warm and sticky, mango was sweet with a touch of tartness, I wish there was either a little more coconut milk or more coconut ice cream it needed a little more moisture. Service was nice and friendly and answered all my questions. Service could have been a little more attentive. Dress Code Below were notes about dress code. Dress Code: Upscale casual attire is required. We kindly ask that guests avoid excessively revealing clothing, athletic wear, flip-flops, and beachwear. Smart and elegant dress is encouraged to complement the dining experience at MaKiin. This is what I saw, casual shorts, T-shirts, baseball caps, sweatshirt, and other not upscale casual attire. Parking They tell you can park in front, valet, street parking or retail parking. All spots are numbered, don't park in Wells Fargo parking or anything marked valet. You drive down and any number spot that is not marked by signage is open for retail parking. Look for the glass doors and take stairs or elevator to street level (1). Take a left to the restaurant. This place can be for a date night or family celebrations.

SS Poet: delicious tart with a gingery bite to it Dolmeh:…read morehearty but a bit too sweet Service: Good pace. Not too fast and gives room for time to enjoy the experience Gormeh Sabzi: Citrusy, potation layer on top was crispy Ice cream sandwich was a bit too floral but deliciously nutty. Ambiance is active as the sound of others is not muted. Darker lighting makes for a nice date spot.

If you're looking for a date night spot with great vibes, this is definitely it. The ambiance is…read morebeautiful, but it gets very busy on weekend nights. Personally, I'd come more for the atmosphere than the food, simply because Houston has so many amazing, homey Persian restaurants. We ordered the Zeytoon Parvardeh, Kashk Bademjan, and the Soltani Kabob. The olives weren't really my thing- they were much more sour than I expected. The Kashk Bademjan, was rich and creamy, and I loved the crispy onions on top. The Soltani Kabob was delicious, and I was actually surprised that I preferred the beef tenderloin over the koobideh. The rice was perfectly cooked and paired well with everything. Our waitress was friendly, but the restaurant was absolutely packed, so the service never really had the chance to go above and beyond.

Had a very good experience despite coming in late, everything was delicious and the customer…read moreservice was on point for sure. Daniel gave all kinds of information about BBQ in the area as well after I had explained I was from Ohio. To push things even further he brought me out a beef rib on the house to try. Definitely come give this place a shot.

While visiting Houston, we wanted to find some great halal barbecue and came across Levant. There…read morewere three of us, and we each ordered a plate with a choice of one or two meats, two sides, and a few extras. We tried the turkey, brisket, and jalapeño sausage, and every one of them was delicious. The brisket was especially impressive--moist, incredibly tender, and so soft you didn't even need a knife to cut it. The sides were very good, but the meats were definitely the highlight of the meal. One thing we really appreciated was the toppings bar, which included pickles, onions, pickled onions, jalapeños, and two different barbecue sauces so you could customize each bite. They even had a mini soft-serve ice cream machine for a little dessert after your meal, which was a nice touch. They also offer family meal options, making it a great choice for larger groups. The restaurant was clean, had plenty of seating, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. If you're looking for excellent halal barbecue in the Houston area, Levant is definitely worth a visit!

Intimate dinner setting that celebrates Indian culture. The rooms are beautifully decorated with…read morepieces the restaurant owner chose himself from India. Service was amazing. Server was very attentive and gave us wonderful recommendations from the menu as well as explained the history and inspiration for each dish. All the dishes were very flavorful and authentic!

Good food and excellent service My first time was 3/5 as…read morethe server was off but the manager was a through professional and definitely rectified the confusion and second time was 5/5 Laccha paratha 4/5 Paneer risala 5/5 Black dal 3/5 Malai kofta 5/5

Love this spot! Amazing west African food! Great service, delicious flavorful food, small space…read moremainly to order and go sit out in the post central seating area. The golden bowl is what they have samples of before you order. This bowl has curry and plantain these are my favorite flavor of the dish it gives the dish a powerful flavor that blends so well with any protein. Unique traditional dish definitely worth a try. What I order : Golden Bowl any protein is a good combo (chicken/ steak /shrimp protein options)

I had a very disappointing experience. The portion size was much smaller than expected, especially…read morefor the price. The steak was supposed to be tender, but it was tough and chewy, and I only received three tiny pieces for a $10 steak add-on. I ordered my meal to go and didn't realize until I got home that my order was incorrect. I specifically ordered it with jollof rice, but I was given plain white rice instead. I tried to give the restaurant a chance to make things right by calling them. Instead of addressing my concerns, I was told they were busy and to call back in a few hours. That was frustrating, especially after spending $40 on a meal and an appetizer. Overall, the small portions, poor quality steak, incorrect order, and lack of immediate customer service made this one of the worst dining experiences I've had. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

I've been to this Peruvian restaurant a few times before because I usually like their roasted…read morechicken. This time I called in an order for tallarines saltados and two whole chickens for my family. They told me it would be ready in an hour, which was fine. When I arrived to pick it up, the owner handed me the food and casually said he replaced my tallarines with lomo saltado -- without asking me first. He said it was "a better choice" and that they were out of tallarines. I told him clearly that I did not want lomo saltado, but he kept insisting, so I just took it to avoid arguing. When we got home, the real problem started -- both chickens were undercooked, tough, and hard to chew. It was so bad that I told my kids and family not to eat any of it, and I ended up throwing everything in the trash. I paid good money for this meal, and we didn't get to eat at all. Changing an order without consent and serving raw chicken is not acceptable. I won't be coming back.

The owner is super nice, caring, and helpful upon ordering. Las Brasas currently has quite a few…read moregood deals. Specifically the lunch deal that contains 1/4 piece of a chicken and 2 sides with rice. The crispy potatoes are amazing, all for $9 with a drink as well! There are lots of space to dine in and well decorated representing the culture and an image of what the restaurant has to offer!

My daughter took me to this fabulous restaurant and i loved it…read more Great food, great service in particular from Slavi.i think he is the restaurant. Manager. He is an amazing person. Courteous, always making sure the customers were taken care of well and were served in a timely manner. Often came to our table making sure everything was ok, if we needed anything else and with this big old smile on his face. Definitely we will be back as well as recommended this place to our friends. Slavi should be commended for his great job.

great food very clean and the customer service is amazing 10/10 would definitely come back every…read moretime im in the area

Updating my review - still 5 stars, and still a wonderful experience!…read more J and I visited for dinner and had the korma chop with beef and the lamb dumplings. All the servers were prompt and helpful and our food came out quickly. The korma chop was heavenly like last time - so well-flavored and savory! The beef was definitely a good choice. The dumplings were delicious as well - a bit lighter on the flavor but quite filling and paired nicely with the chili oil dipping sauce. The restaurant was about half-filled on a Saturday evening so we had no trouble getting a table. There are plenty of seating options for parties of 2-4 and a few options for larger parties. It is a relaxed location and perfect for a date night, or dinner with family and friends. Shout out to one of the servers who was kind enough to run after us in the parking lot as we left our bag on the table!

Its been a while since I last had Uyghur food (back home in LA) and I was pleasantly surprised to…read morefind a spot out here in Houston. This is a nicely sized spot next to the Jusgo plaza in Houston Chinatown, so plenty of parking and also food options. It's tucked in a corner but should not be written off. Its a pretty casual sitdown restaurant and we were welcomed and sat pretty quickly on a Saturday around 8:30PM. We were provided menus and started ordering everything that sounded good (within reason for 2, sorta). We ended up getting the Uyghur polo with lamb shank, Uyghur goshnaan, korma chop, garlic cucumbers, mint tea, and a yogurt for dessert. This was more than enough food for 2 but I wanted to try a bunch and this is me holding back. The Uyghur goshnaan was very crispy and the filling was flavorful and juicy, good lamb flavor and nice spices. The Uyghur polo with lamb shank was great and the pilaf had a nice sweetness with raisins that cut through some of the fatty richness of the lamb. The korma chop was also super flavorful with a nice savory sauce and noodled with an excellent texture, very QQ. I don't usually order cucumbers at Asian restaurants cause I can make a cucumber salad pretty easily at home but the one here was very good. Excellent refreshing crunch and garlic flavor to go with all the other dishes. The mint tea was also nice to wash down the mountains of food I was inhaling. I also enjoyed the yogurt, it's a thicker yogurt like a Greek yogurt and topped with honey and raisins. Again, a nice sweet/tart treat that didn't feel too heavy after everything else. I definitely need to come back as I didn't even get my big plate chicken but it'll be hard to choose between all the options. I def recommend this spot, esp if you like lamb as all the dishes we had were excellent and priced fairly for the portion and current economic situation.