After walking around the food hall, the decor at 1929 po boy kitchen caught my eye. It had all the flare of New Orleans and historical pictures making me feel the authenticity behind this business. While eating dessert down the way, we met the owner who gave us a mini history lesson as well as the story of how she went viral 3 years ago, moved down the way, and is now leaving to open a brick and mortar. She recommended the yakamein which is what we had our eyes on but we just finished eating dinner. After speaking with momma Mo (the owner) we knew we had get some to go. And I'm so glad we did! The gentlemen working Tuesday night were so patient and gracious. I was customizing my yakamein because I don't eat beef or pork and they helped me get my order just right. My friend got the oxtail yakamein and I got the seafood yakamein and added greens. I can't wait to see this business in their brick and mortar and taste the rest of the menu. read more

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I found this restaurant on Instagram after seeing a lot of hype around the shrimp and grits, fish and grits, and oxtails and grits. The food was well-seasoned and spicy, but unfortunately very greasy. The grits weren't as smooth as expected, and the same oily gravy seemed to be used across different dishes, with visible grease on top. It was a bit too heavy and spicy for my taste. The service, however, was excellent--friendly and attentive. The prices are on the higher side, so I expected better balance in the food. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here on the recommendation of a family member, eager to finally try their yakamein. The spot is tucked inside a lively food hall with plenty of other restaurants, making it a fun place to explore. Parking was easy--we found a spot off the street, though I did notice signs for a garage nearby. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted promptly and felt welcomed. We ordered the beef tip yakamein and the seafood version, and both bowls were nothing short of amazing. They were hearty, flavorful, and full of surprises--greens, onions, and other touches that elevated the dish beyond expectations. The beef tip yakamein was the standout for me: the meat was incredibly tender and juicy, practically melting in each bite. The seafood bowl was equally satisfying, rich and comforting. I love how each bowl had its own twist while staying true to the soul of yakamein. It's bittersweet to know they're closing at the end of the month, because I can't wait to come back. Next time, the oxtail yakamein is at the top of my list. Honestly, I wish I had more time to try every single menu option--they all look worth it. This place is a gem, and I'm grateful I got to experience it before it's gone. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First time trying this spot and I was impressed! The place is located inside the food court and stands out with its Mardi Gras decorations. I ordered the small shrimp po-boy with a side of fries. After placing my order I received a buzzer for when my food was ready. My order took about 15 mins to come out. The po-boy was pretty big for it being a small. The bread was fresh but missing that crunchy exterior. The veggies were fresh but the tomato was cut a little too thick for my liking. Obviously the star of the po-boy was the shrimp. Freshly made as they were hot. They were big and seasoned well. There was also a good amount of them. The fries were a little under cooked for me. They came with a generous amount of herbal seasoning but no salt. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

We attended a birthday party at the Lyric. This was one of the places a lot of people ordered from. The menu was varied and well placed. I walked around the corner to order. The young lady at the counter was not real friendly and impatiently said, "give me a minute". I understand she was packing orders. The other lady that walked around telling us about the place and delivering orders was super nice. Even took pics for us. There was a young man that was out and about that was nice too. I placed my order and took a few pics while I waited. I got the boudin egg rolls and fried shrimp with red beans and rice. The egg rolls were crispy and just ok. The fried shrimp was good sized and flavor. The beans were a big hit. They gave a lot of fries and they were good as well. read more

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So sad I got to barely enjoy this spot as it was coming to its end at Lyric market. I had a blackened shrimp po boy for the first time and I can say I may enjoy it more than a fried breaded one. Service was friendly and the gentleman helping had such great suggestions of the local eateries. I hope to find wher we they move to in the near future. Can't wait t to try the gumbo! The lyric market was a very diverse spot to go enjoy drinks and a quick read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Simply amazing ! Easy five star review! Great customer service. Ivan is a top notch pro! I appreciate the hospitality and great food! Food: unreal, simply amazing! I got the red beans and rice with tasso sausage and it was amazing! Full of flavor. Every bite is seasoned to perfection! So much flavor and goodness. The shrimp po boy is top notch! I was very impressed with the bread and huge fries shrimp. Two things that stand out, one the bread is amazing. Turns out they fly it in from gambinos out of Louisiana! Second the fried shirmp are huge! Fresh and fried to perfection. The bread pudding is simply amazing. Ivan was the best and the food is great! We will be back soon. Easy five star. If you follow me. Try this place asap. read more

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We made a trip to lyric market to try the oxtail ramen/soup from 1929poboykitchen. The actual market is really cool with good options. They have sitting outdoor as well as in the building. We sat inside and ordered our soup. The wait was very short to order, but it took more than 20 mins to get our food. The soup was good but spicy, although I had asked ans was told it was mild. I thought the ambience and decor were nice and although my soup was very spicy and the wait for long, I would recommend it. More when it's nice weather! There was plenty of street parking, not sure of they have their own lot. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

I literally have nothing negative to say. Everything we had was great, it was presented beautifully, the portions were healthy, and the flavors were present! The staff were so sweet and helpful with recommendations. I will certainly be back. This spot is located within Lyric Market so it's family friendly, very spacious, and convenient if everyone is wanting a different cuisine since there's multiple options. Parking is available in a garage and two hours are free with your receipt from a purchase so make sure you keep it! read more

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10s across the board!! fresh and flavorful! the only downside is that the food is quite pricey for a causal lunch. for the large catfish po' boy, side of potato salad, oxtail yakamein w/ shrimp, and two sodas the total was $78 w/o tip. so be prepared for that because there are no prices on the website either. the service was very friendly and professional. 1929 is located in a dining hall area, so there is open seating. although it's a communal space, everything was still very clean!! pro-tips look for street/metered parking vs a garage. if you order a po' boy, get the small i ordered a large and it was enough to share with 1-2 other ppl !! next time i will try a dessert and report back! bonne appétit read more

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So I wanted to full love this place as a New Orleans transplant. Service was amazing! The gentleman that took my order was so cool. Granted I had the bayou water, a side of fish and the potato salad (IYKYK). Oh and the sweet potato bread pudding. Everything was great with the exception of the gumbo (bayou water). The fish was well seasoned and that's why there is a pic of it. Potato salad on point and the bread pudding was DIVINE! But that gumbo is a whole no for me. It was really greasy and I had skim the grease off the top to even taste it. The chicken was dry, and I didn't see representation of the trinity. Which hurts because I was craving a good gumbo. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Catfish side!!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love coming here. The beignets are amazing! The catfish is really good too this last visit it was salty. I fought through it but it was tough. They are kind of pricey so no food goes to waste lol. Overall, great food and service. Definitely gives New Orleans. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Attended an event that was in Lyric Market which apparently is some kind of food hall. I'd never been there before! So many different options to choose from! I checked out 1929 and was so glad I did!! I got the catfish po-boy and it did not disappoint!!! I mean it was banging!!! I'll definitely be back to check out some other menu items and some of the other vendors in the market!!! read more

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The food was fabulous period! This spot is located in the lyric food hall in downtown Houston. Some of the best pancakes I've ever had. Fluffy with a great crust. Don't hesitate. Just order them! 3 nice size pancakes. I shared an order so I could also get an omelette. Veggie omlette was typical taste however they are made with cream & I asked for no cream so I'm sure ordered as made would be more delightful. Potatoes with peppers & onions were fine. Needed to add salt & pepper. Everything else was so flavorful I almost wonder if they just forgot to season them because they were allowing me to order breakfast during lunch hours. Greens are quite different. Hard to describe but they are spicy & made in like a gravy...perhaps a roux. Not vinegary. Not sweet just kinda earthy. Different but good. Others with me ordered Shrimp & grits and oxtails, everyone raved about their food. Sweet potato bread pudding also had pumpkin in it & was tasty. The primary lady in charge (owner?) was very pleasurable & accommodating. The food takes a little time so plan accordingly, but just know it's worth the wait! I highly recommend you check them out! read more

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This isn't your everyday brunch French toast--it's French toast the Creole way!! I love Mama Mo and I can't wait to visit her this year! Definitely recommend! read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Thick slices of toasted baguettes, powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, plump blueberries and a small cup of warm syrup! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Definitely a winner!!! So glad hubby chose this place as it made for the perfect Sunday lunch. The owners daughter took our order and advised that they were on a bit of a wait - we appreciated the heads up and hubs was able to make use of the time by getting a cinnamon roll waffle from across the way lol. I got the swamp water I think it was called and it was fantastic!! Gumbo with just a bit of rice and chock full of crab shrimp sausage and chicken. Yes please! Spicy with a perfect dark hue and not salty. Loved that I could add on a po boy which was also delectable! Lots of cornmeal crusted shrimp fresh tomatoes and decent bread. He got the catfish and grits although they were out of grits. Catfish was fried hard but not fried hard in the way that makes me dislike it. It came with potato salad which was the best accompaniment to my gumbo. You get two sides-2nd was a red beans and rice that I didn't taste. Overall?? Come here! Beautifully seasoned but not salty-which for me is becoming harder and harder to find when dining out. 1929 is the place to be! read more

My second time visiting wasn't as satisfying as the first. We tried different items on the menu and left disappointed. Prices here are steep and we expected consistent quality upon our return. The 2pc catfish and 2 sides plate was a whopping $24. The filets were averagely seasoned and the sides weren't impressive. The oxtails in the $35 yakamein were huge but were tough and could've been more tender, the taste of the dish wouldn't bring us back. We purchased the sweet potato bread pudding again and that wasn't even the same as before. Mama Mo wasn't as lively as before, which indefinitely set the tone for our return. I thought about that nearly $80 spent for days. read more

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A sugar rush that was needed! The service was super fast and the woman that checked me out was super sweet. The place is located inside of the lyric market food hall, so it's chill. The sweet potato bread pudding was good and filling read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Delicious Hopefully they open again! They are great service for their great food! They owners were so great to talk with us! read more

The food was excellent and so was the service! Will be back! We had crawfish poboy, shrimp poboy, fried alligator and a side of fries! read more

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The shrimp and fried green tomato poboy is outstanding. The breading on my softshell crab poboy was good but it didn't seem very fresh. I get that they don't have a tank of crabs that just lost their shells but they should complain to their supplier. The service was great and friendly read more

Are you kidding?!? This place is amazing! And the service is wonderful! I am from NY and I have NEVER had a dish this good! Wow! I wish they could open a restaurant in NY! Love! Love! Love!!! read more

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The oxtail yakamein was 10/10!!! I definitely will be back for it. We didn't care for the boudin balls, they lacked flavor to me

10/10 definitely recommend. The best oxtails my wife and I ever had and they are full of meat and not fatty. The fish was fried perfectly and was seasoned well. The portions are big so be ready to take a nap afterwards. The lady at the front was super nice as well. Will be back next time we are in Houston. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Fish and Grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was my second time eating here but I remember the first time being different, in a good way. Being from New Orleans, this poboy was not at all what I expected or was hoping for. I was really looking forward to my food but was disappointed when it was brought to my table. A real poboy does not consist of 6 jumbo shrimp. The shrimp were so large that I couldn't even close the bread and eat it as a proper sandwich. I ended up taking them off the bread and just ate the shrimp. I really enjoyed the French fries though. I do give kudos to them for using real French bread, although mine was almost too hard to chew. I don't really see myself going back again. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Shrimp poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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As a NOLA girl who loves some good food...... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 10 out of 10! The YAKAMEIN was awesome and the service top tier. Ivan with the heart eyes hate the best energy! Food and great service is something you will never forget. Go Go Go!!! Don't hesitate. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Ox Tail Yakamein and stole of my friends beef ribs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was so good! I had been trying to get here since moving nearby earlier this summer. Definitely was worth the wait. I love trying new things and I didn't know what to expect but it was very good, nothing like any other dish I've ever had. The broth was multidimensional: sweet, savory and spicy with plenty of slow cooked onions. Oxtails were tender and awesome, my only complaint is that I wanted some more broth to take home Service was great, took our orders and brought food out to us. Nice ambience and staff were attentive and responsive. They anticipated what we would need and returned at the right moments to check in with us. Seating is convenient and you're allowed to sit anywhere in the market. Views were nice and perfect for people watching. I'll go back there anytime and plan too. Will try the bread pudding the next time I go read more

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Great food ! Tastes authentic. The service was great as well. Once you find them (it's pleasantly tucked away ) you'll definitely return for more. Five Stars ! read more

I have 5 stars because the food was good. I ordered yakamein. Although it's not the traditional yakamein but it's theirs with a twist yet good. A tad bit too heavy on the soy sauce yet good. Service was good read more

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OMG--where do I even begin? Four of us dined together: myself, Nicole (aka Tat), Jason (17), and Marjorie (13). Let's start with the appetizers: the Boudin egg rolls and the fried green tomatoes topped with crab and shrimp. The tomatoes were bursting with flavor, and the egg rolls were so good we almost came to blows over them (kidding... kind of!). For the main course, I had the seafood platter with two large pieces of fried catfish, shrimp, and oysters. Everything was seasoned to perfection--the fish was crispy, hot, and absolutely delicious. Nicole went with the red beans and rice, and she loved it. Marjorie tried the oxtail yakamein, which was a bit spicy for her taste, but I thought it was divine--the oxtails were tender and packed with flavor. And Jason? That 17-year-old lit up with the biggest smile when he bit into his blackened catfish Po boy. He devoured it! Honestly, I'd give this place a solid 10 out of 10. The food was outstanding, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was on point. Next time I'm in Houston, I'm definitely coming back! read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best catfish I've had in my life and I don't normally eat catfish. The Gumbo was on point too!

This PoBoy was amazing. Something I loved about it was that instead of using mayo (gross) they used a remoulade, and it was delicious! Something I did like was the bread-to-fish ratio. Way too much bread which gave the illusion that there wasn't enough fish. However, the flavor was super good! Another thing to add: very pricey. Overall, I will definitely come back! read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - CANAL ST (Catfish) Small (catfish poboy) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food great service I want to try some of the other dishes on my next visit as I got to see some dishes being served read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

The vibe, the service and the food was amazing!! This was my first time trying fried green tomatoes and it was absolutely delicious!! This place is a must try! read more

Service and ambiance were great. I love the location and concept of the indoor food court market. The food presentation was quite beautiful and looked delicious; however, the flavor (and this is my personal preference) was not up to par for me. The oxtails were tender (yes, great!), but they were sweet with a spicy kick. I love the spice but didn't particularly care for eating sweet oxtails. For this reason alone, I wouldn't order this dish again. But if you like sweet oxtails, then you're good to go! read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Oxtails Yakamein - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was amazing! Me and my husband stopped in on our way back to Dallas. We were not disappointed. The owner came out to greet us and she had such a sweet spirit. My husband tried the blacken catfish po boy, it was New Orleans style. I ordered the catfish platter with a side of potato salad and greens. Let's just say, it was all amazing and you should go try it for yourself. The sweet potato bread pudding was absolutely great!! read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Sweet potato bread pudding - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Seafood yakamein bowl. I'm not a big fan of po boys so I thought why not give the soup a try? It's a must-try! Juicy crab, perfectly cooked blackened shrimp, and sumptuous crawfish adorned with authentic collards, an egg, and delicate onion swimming in a rich, homemade oxtail broth. Stop by if you are around the Alley Theater or Wortham Center. read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Eating area - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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03/04/2025 Fat Tuesday we had a grand ole time....superb food and exceptional service....Will always return. read more

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So this was first on the stop when I landed in Houston. It's located inside of Lyric Market which is a food court of other restaurant options as well. Closer to where the bathrooms are located you will find a bar area as well along with a sushi spot. My cousin and I both wanted the Yakamein but they were sold out so we settled for the Bayou Water. I got the bayou water without crabmeat since I'm allergic to it and my cousin added greens to hers. I also ordered creole BBQ Shrimp. Once your order is placed they provide you with a buzzer for your order. When my buzzer went off one of the gentlemen from the kitchen brought our food over to the table which I found very hospitable. My Bayou Water was missing the shrimp that comes with it but once my cousin brought it to there attention they made some and brought it over. My cousin ordered a side of greens and thought it would come on the side but instead it was added to the Bayou Water. The Bayou water was hearty,flavorful, and rich in taste. The bowl was more than I expected. That was authentic New Orleans flavoring. As for the creole bbq shrimp they were overcook so the shrimp were mushy and the shells were hard to remove but the sauce my god. I would recommend this place. They have good customer service. The proportion size match the price of the food. I would love to spin the block again to try some other items. read more

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My first time trying authentic yakamein and it is absolutely delicious! The food came out nice and hot! We didn't have to wait long at all. I got the seafood yakamein and my friend got the oxtail yakamein. The vibe is laid back and the owner is wonderful! read more

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen - Seafood and oxtail yakamein with a side of collard greens. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas