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    Bamboo House

    4.4 (741 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Duck soup
    Grace K.

    If you are looking for the best Peking duck, look no further! Who would have expected to find the best Peking duck in Humble? I had previously visited the now closed Bamboo House on Westheimer and I remember being impressed by the food. I had to make an airport run and decided that it would be perfect timing to stop by this location. I highly recommend ordering the duck ahead of time, but we were lucky enough to snag one of the last ducks when we arrived around 7 pm on a Sunday evening. The waitress was super friendly and upbeat and the restaurant is older but well maintained. You can see where the food is being prepared/cooked and you can see ducks being cooked/warmed behind a glass window. The duck was absolutely spectacular with the perfect seasoned and tender meat accompanied by well rendered crispy skin. I love how the pancakes are paper thin and pair well with the scrumptious duck and other toppings. They also provide sugar and plum sauce as additional toppings which I thought was interesting but not my cup of tea. The duck soup was extremely flavorful and full bodied and went well with the duck. The noodles were also amazing with likely hand pulled noodles served with an abundance of tender beef and vegetables with a little Sichuan kick. I was intrigued by a strawberry chicken dish that I saw on the menu and I plan to try it the time. My diagnosis: hands down the best Peking duck in the greater Houston area!

    Donna V.

    I've eaten at Bamboo House enough times to know that the food can be a hit or miss depending on the night. When it's done right, the flavors are bold and satisfying. But the inconsistency has been an issue for me, and the flavors aren't as good as they once were. Dishes I regularly ordered like Kung Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Japanese Egg Tofu, and Honey Walnut Shrimp haven't stood out as much as of lately. Dishes like Szechuan Spicy Chicken is still one of my favorite, and Garlic Snow Pea Leaves are delicious when in season. Bamboo House still holds its place as great spot for group dining. The portion is generous, prices are fair, and overall a solid restaurant that's still worth recommending.

    Dry Beef Noodle
    Jando S.

    Humble is the last place I expected Houston's best Peking duck option to be and at a Sichuan based restaurant (#1) no less. Bamboo House (竹苑) has become a Texas based Peking Duck specialty establishment with locations in Austin, Dallas, and here in Humble. Unlike its ambitious seafood based sister location (#2) that closed last year, this one stays true to what it does best: crispy, glistening, and pricey Peking duck. Given it's proximity to IAH, it's not uncommon for folks to show up with luggage as they're likely going to / coming from the airport with duck on their minds. The dedicated parking lot (#3) is not uncommon in these parts but due to its popularity, a wait most always is. The weekend crowds can easily command 45 min-1 hour waits, so a weeknight might be one's best bet to avoid the rush. Seating options aren't as spacious as it looks from the outside, but there are plenty of large parties that find a spot. Any spot in view of the open window display of the duck preparation is my preferred spot. The servers vary from Chinese-only folks to Spanish-English-friendly staff to accommodate the area's large Latino population. That's Houston in a nutshell. While Peking Duck originates from the north of China, the majority of their menu focuses on Sichuan, a fiery cuisine that has emerged as in all parts of the country but especially in Houston. Like many vestile Chinese options, there is no shortage of meat / vegetarian choices at mostly semi-premium prices. No one should be visiting here without having some element of their Peking Duck. $30 for a half, $56 for a whole, served with perfectly steamed pancakes (#4). The presentation is on point and the light crispy skin, along with the accompanying sweet + savory sauces, slices of cucumber + scallion, make for a near flawless bite. Their wide noodle (拌面) tossed tableside is a nice treat, and the flat noodle is quite excellent. Their twice cooked pork belly (回鍋肉) had a tasty aftertaste with a kick, and the eggs with shrimp (蝦仁炒蛋) was surprisingly tasty. I don't think any Sichuan meal is complete without long beans and pork (四季豆), which had a nice smokey flavor to it. The only bust was the fried orange tofu, which is a hit amongst regulars, but I didn't care for the sweetness despite the spice. The biggest highlight was their house soup, which was winter melon with chicken and cilantro. It was fragrant, seasoned perfectly, and the perfect start / end to the meal. Whether I'm on my way to /from IAH or just happen to find myself in Humble, I'm more than likely going to consider Bamboo House as a viable option for a quality Chinese meal. __________ (#1) One of the hottest cities for China's hottest cuisine. Literally and figuratively. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/bamboo-house-seafood-and-oyster-bar-houston-3 (#3) There are countless signs of "do not leave baggage in car" all over. Theft is rampant apparently. (#4) Since we're about that gringo life, there are no bones present or subsequent soups / rice to be used with the remaining parts.

    Braised Pork Belly with a side of white rice
    Stephen D.

    I have heard great feedback about Bambok House and and their authentic Chinese Cuisine. The first time I visited I planned it to the T and when I visited their bar was not operational any longer, and that was apart of my planning. So I left. The second time I visited, I had the Hong Shao Rou with mushrooms (Braised Pork Belly) to-go, not a huge fan of takeout and this didn't disappoint and it was good. The takeout team member was pleasant enough. They feature an open kitchen with two tops closer to the wall/glass and larger tables more toward the middle of the restaurant. From the outside it features the traditional Chinese architecture with western building base. I look forward to yaksying the rest of the menu this year.

    Nhi V.

    Was craving peking duck and this place delivers, along with other excellent dishes as a nice surprise. Peking duck was 10/10. No notes. Good price, good proportion. Not too greasy. We did run out of pancakes at the end but there was like 1/4 of a duck left. Hits every craving you have. House special beef stir fried noodle was absolutely amazing. I'm obsessed with thick chewy noodles and these tasted like the hand pulled ones. Seasoning was perfect, can't remember if it was spicy spicy but there was a nice kick. Huge dish along with beef and some vegetables. Sweet potato in salted egg yolk was just sweet potato fries, but I love sweet potato fries so no complains. Fun little dish with a Chinese twist from the salted egg yolk. The only issue was during busy time, the duck soup will be the first dish to come out, sometimes long before you receive your peking duck. I prefer to sip the soup while eating peking duck, so I will attempt to request the soup to be brought out together with the duck next time.

    Smeeth W.

    This restaurant is very close to the airport. And the hunan food is very authentic. The ambiance isn't the best and it can be crowed and noisy, but foods are still good.

    Peking duck
    Ingrid H.

    My gosh, their duck is indeed the BEST duck in houston. I'm ranking this 8/10, if 10 is the duck I had at home in Beijing. Far better than any duck serves in Bellaire. My heart feels full from this duck. Brings me straight back to Beijing. I will definitely come back to try their noodles, egg and shrimp and all the other dishes the waiter recommended.

    Peking Duck
    Rachel W.

    Truly, some of the best peking duck in Houston! The meat is tender, the skin is crispy, and the wrappers are thin but still stay intact as you peel them. I'm so glad they opt for wrappers instead of buns, as buns would be way too filling. While the outdoor sign rightfully claims to serve great peking duck, the other dish that we ordered was also really good! The Salt & Pepper Shrimp was perfectly fried and full of flavor without being overly salty. The veggies in the dish were also great - our entire table was surprised at how good it was. Unfortunately I had to dock a star due to the very slow service, mainly after we finished our meal. They were good in the beginning with promptly asking for our drink orders and getting our food order in, but then the dishes came out piece meal style with it feeling like ~10 minutes between each dish. Our table was a bit small, so I wonder if it was intentional to space out the dishes as to not crowd the table, but it would've been preferred that we had all our food at the same time. Additionally, once we finished our food, it took a long time to get to-go boxes and the check. At first we patiently waited for a good bit, then we flagged our server down and asked, and after more time passed I ended up walking up to the counter to ask again. She apologized and said they were short staffed. Great place to come to before or after a flight at IAH!

    Duck, lo mein, beef broccoli
    Alba G.

    Duck was delicious! We have a 10, 4 and 2 yr old girls and they all loved the duck. We unfortunately only order 1/2 a duck so my husband and I just tasted the duck. the lo mein was good and the beef broccoli was okay. the duck was definitely the start of the show. Will definitely be back and will need to order at least 1 whole duck.

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    Mary R.

    One of our favorite restaurants. I haven't posted in a while about Bamboo House. I tried a new dish Steamed Chicken in Chili Sauce something like Empress chicken but with a spicy chili sauce. It is served cold but has an amazing flavor and texture. As always, the host is very polite and waitstaff is professional yet friendly. The restaurant is clean and welcoming. Great place to bring the family. Thank you for serving our community with great food.

    MC F.

    Back to 4 stars this time. I have a pretty set menu that I order to-go from here twice a year to feed 25-30 people. The usuals in this large order are: Peking Duck, House Special Beef Noodles, Strawberry Chicken, Green Beans w/ Pork, and Shrimp w Fluffy Eggs. This time around, when I went to pick up the order, I noticed the Shrimp/Egg containers were smaller than they'be been in the past. I brought it to the attention of one of the managers who insisted it's the same size as it's always been (don't you hate when that happens?) I know for a fact the containers were larger (maybe they used the wrong containers previously?) and have always counted on the amount for the size of my party. Anyway, I ended up ordering an extra container to ensure I had enough, and I did. The food was delicious, as usual. I drive all the way from The Woodlands just to get this special order, because it's so good. The service could definitely be better, though.

    Chicken, Beef and Shrimp lunch special
    Anders S.

    Amazing food, lots of great ambiance of China. Feels so authentic with unquestionably tasty dishes. Portions are huge and service was very very fast.

    Spicy pork chittlins (intestines)
    Amber C.

    I really enjoyed the food here! It was so good and the portion-size is pretty good too. We got the whole Peking duck and it came with duck soup! It was super flavorful and would highly recommend it. Also got the sliced fish in hot sauce (水煮魚). I personally like it when the fish is a bit crispier but the sauce and everything was really delicious. The same for the spicy pork chitlins! I like it crispier but it's still one of my favorite dishes to order and the place did it really well. I also enjoyed the tofu dish! It went super well with the rice. The food came out fairly quickly even though the place was really busy, which is a plus. It also wasn't too loud so you could have conversations at a comfortable volume in the restaurant!

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    I've never had a bad meal. Literally nothing has been less than stellar and I've tried a lot.

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    The Kung Pao Trio is the best in the city! It's so tender and flavorful with good kick of heat. The Peking duck is great too!

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    We really enjoyed our experience at the Bamboo House. Everything was served hot and fresh.

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    Ask the Community - Bamboo House

    How can I order a few ducks a few days ahead of time?

    Suggest you calling the restaurant for confirmation.

    Do we need reservation or just walkin?

    Just walk in. You may have a slight wait on the weekends, but generally you will be seated quickly.

    Are you now open for sit down dinners or still take out?

    Dine in will be available in October.

    How many people does one peking duck order feed/serves?

    if this is your only meal it can feed 3-4 people, if you share with other entrees maybe 5-6

    Are they open for dine in yet?

    I called recently to ask if they plan on opening for dine in and essentially, told it's unlikely. We loved going there as a family but it's not worth driving there for take out. Such a shame.

    Does anyone have suggestions for making some of their favorite Bamboo House entrees vegan?

    Any gluten-free options?

    Yes, lots of dishes and sauces without gluten.

    Open thanksgiving? Christmas?

    Not sure about Thanksgiving (can probably call and ask), but they said they're closed Christmas Day.

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Yes

    Can we byob?

    Can we bring our own duck?

    Any egg free options?

    Yes

    Do they use MSG? (My wife is very allergic to it!)

    No MSG.

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    Oriental Gardens

    Oriental Gardens

    3.6
    (127 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    We have better customer of Oriental Gardens for over 30 years and they have never disappointed us…read more Their food is consistently great, well priced, and they are true restauranteurs who genuinely want to serve the community. Their crispy fried shrimp is simply the best ever.

    I will not be returning. The food itself was already disappointing, but the customer service is…read morewhat really sealed the deal. The sweet and sour chicken tasted like frozen fried chicken pieces tossed in a basic sweet and sour sauce. I'm used to actual battered sweet and sour chicken, so this was a letdown. The shrimp with garlic sauce was decent and at least tasted like it had actually been prepared in a kitchen rather than coming out of a bag. I'm giving 2 stars for the food only because the shrimp meal was decent. The bigger issue was my delivery order. I paid for both white rice and fried rice, but instead received one large fried rice. My wife is allergic to egg, which is in the fried rice, so I called and asked that the white rice I originally ordered and paid for be delivered. Instead of simply correcting the restaurant's mistake, the owner was extremely combative and made it seem like delivering the missing rice would be a major inconvenience. She even suggested that I drive to the restaurant and pick up the rice at a later date, despite me explaining that my wife has an egg allergy. What I would have appreciated was a simple apology and an effort to correct the mistake without debating me over an item I paid for and did not receive. She offered me a free egg roll if I came to pick up the rice at a later date, but when they ultimately agreed to deliver the rice, the egg roll was no longer included. It's not about a free egg roll, it's the principle. If you were willing to offer it for the inconvenience when I picked up the rice, why not include that same gesture when correcting your own delivery mistake? That would have at least shown some effort toward good customer service after an unnecessary and unpleasant interaction. And after making it seem like getting the rice delivered would take such a long time, it arrived in about 10 minutes. A simple mistake could have been resolved quickly and professionally. Instead, the owner's attitude and unwillingness to accommodate a customer over the restaurant's acknowledged mistake turned it into a much bigger issue. Terrible customer service, and they lost a customer because of it. I will not be returning or recommending this restaurant. Hin's Garden is closer to me anyway, and the food is better.

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    House Fried Rice
    Egg roll, won ton soup, house special egg foo young, and sweet and sour triple delight

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    Imperial China Cafe

    Imperial China Cafe

    3.7
    (101 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Ordered this for take out. It was one of the only places around me that accepted cash. The service…read morewas fast and friendly. I ordered Kung Pao Chicken... it was really flavor... it asked if wanted a vegetable blend. Honestly was a lot of meat but I prefer more veggies. I thought I ordered fried rice but I got white. The veggie egg rolls were my favorite part.

    Left No Grain of Rice Behind (and Met a Track Star)…read more (10/10) My husband and I wandered into Imperial China on a quiet night - just us two lovebirds and the immaculately clean scent of... well, perfection. Seriously, the place smelled so fresh you could probably perform surgery in the dining room (don't worry, they stick to cooking, which is way more impressive). But the real MVP was Kendall She ran the register, served us, and basically orchestrated our entire evening with the grace of a future Olympic athlete... which, as it turns out, isn't far off! She mentioned she used to run track and is getting back into it. Let me tell you, that explains everything. The speed at which she refilled our water? Blink-and-you-miss-it. The efficiency of her service? Faster than the hurdles she used to jump over. We half-expected her to hand us our fortune cookies while doing hurdle drills over the chairs! Kendall, if you're reading this - you're amazing, and please save some gold medals for the rest of us mere mortals. Now, the FOOD. Oh. My. Wok. We're usually "leftover champions" at Chinese restaurants - it's practically our marital duty. But not this time. We ordered the Combination Fried Rice loaded with goodies) and the Hunan Chicken (spicy, savory, downright addictive). It was so unbelievably delicious, so flawlessly cooked, that we licked our plates clean. Seriously. Not a single grain of rice, not a stray pepper, not even a suspiciously saucy smudge escaped. Our dog is currently giving us the stink-eye because there were zero take-home boxes. Zero! Imperial China broke our leftover streak, and we're not even mad. And as if the universe was nodding along, our fortune cookie sealed the deal: Thursday will bring trust on your new journey." Considering our journey involved demolishing enough food for three people and meeting a future track legend, we'd say it's already pretty darn trustworthy! Overall 10 out of 10. Flawless cleanliness, food that made us abandon all dignity (and leftovers), service faster than Kendall's personal best, and a fortune that felt weirdly on-point. Imperial China, you've won our hearts, our stomachs, and our clean plate awards. We'll be back... probably on Thursday. Just in case.

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    And as if the universe was nodding along, our fortune cookie sealed the deal
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    Vegetable Spring Roll - Great taste but very greasy every time.

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    Vegetable Spring Roll - Great taste but very greasy every time.
    Hin’s Garden Restaurant

    Hin’s Garden Restaurant

    3.4
    (114 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    Best Chinese food in Kingwood, hands down. Mongolian beef is fantastic and uses quality beef…read more Sesame chicken is a family favorite as well. Have not had a bad meal yet. We've tried every other Chinese restaurant in Kingwood, so far, the others do not compare in terms of quality of ingredients and overall flavor. Keep in mind, it is pick up or delivery only now.

    Hit up Hins Garden in Kingwood recently and tried the Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken (with the…read moreclassic white rice, of course). The Orange Chicken? Solid. You could definitely taste the oyster sauce which sounds weird but somehow works it gave it a nice savory twist that kept us going back for more. Now, the Kung Pao Chicken... listen. I wanted to love it. But the chicken was kinda doing its own thing lol dry, tough, like it had been through something . It was coated in sauce, like they were trying to make up for it with a flood of flavor. Pro tip: less sauce, better chicken, everybody wins. Overall, not bad for a local spot. My husband grew up in Kingwood so this place hits a little nostalgic for him, and now that we're back living here for work, it's officially his go-to for an Orange Chicken fix. So yeah... we'll definitely be back, but probably steering clear of the Kung Pao next time. Also pro tip I guess or a little warning they only do to go no dine ins also the inside atmosphere is a little boring and the customer service isn't really the best but it's not the worst.

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    Orange chicken on the left ! Kung pao on the right
    Orange chicken on the left ! Kung pao on the right
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    Uncle Tong's

    Uncle Tong's

    2.9
    (60 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    Need a quick lunch for some chinese around the greenspoint area?…read moreTry this place ! its a little gem. I mean a little hole in the wall, but i like these type of places. Its nice to visit a little chinese place that serves good food! Yeah kinda mediocre, but its quick service, decent priced , hot food. I mean if you go to a Panda express, its a hit or miss there. but the food here is good enough for my taste buds. I've had the chowmein noodles. general tsaos, and orange chicken. Its super good! if ya want it extra spicy, just mention it! Also, the hot and sour soup is my go to! egg drop is okay, little bland for me but i prefer hot and sour soup. eggroll and crab puffs are good. just your typical . come try yourself and let me know!

    The service was nice. I did order the daily special which is from 10:30 am to 3:00pm. I ordered it…read moreat 2:50 I didn't think I'd be allowed to order it but was. When I got there to pay he told me the price was $11.98. I was confused but with the way things are going up in cost I didn't think much of it. I took a minute to pay so he had to manually put the charge on the little card reader but this time it was $12.26. I was even more confused because that wasn't the price he told me originally. I didn't argued because Im pregnant and I'd took so long to decide what to order I just want the wanted the food.The restaurant looks clean. The food ehhhh. I do like that they put the sauce on the side so the chicken didn't get soggy. The chicken was dry and not flavorful. The pineapples were with the chicken maybe that's where I was supposed to get the sweet from because the sauce was bland also. The rice tasted like regular rice and the wonton was nasty. But the broth was delicious I can't lie. Pineapple was good but lost my appetite when I seen it had something in the pineapple.

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