OK, first off, this place has been open since 1972 so they must be doing something right. It's a…read moregroovy little pub-style restaurant, in the groovy part of Houston, with a groovy assortment of beverages, including Mead wine, and food named for characters and places from the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings (though very little of what they offer seem like something you would actually find in Middle-earth. However, the food is AMAZING!) There's kitschy memorabilia from the movies and books, and the front door looks like a Hobbit Hole! It has indoor and outdoor seating and it's just a lot of fun to go to. The staff is friendly and a lot of of them dress up like elves and hobbits, though don't go looking for anybody being well-versed in Tolkien lore. My one criticism, for which I'm not removing any stars, is when I got there, they handed me five menus! I got a drinks menu, a food menu, a food specials menu, a drink specials menu, and a Mead-specific menu. They have over 120 items on all of their menus! I would say this would be a problem in running a business but look at the first sentence of my first paragraph above. It's been open for over 50 years!

A very pleasant experience. The furniture and decorations were all adorable! As a LOTR fan I…read moreenjoyed seeing the themed items and wood decorations. The cats walking around are adorable. The staff were friendly and the vibe was very nice. I got the Fires of Mt. Doom burger (15.99$). The burger was big and had a nice flavor. The gimli smoothie was pretty nice as well

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a little while now and since I had training in The…read moreHeights for work. I had my opportunity to. Parking is on the opposite side of the temple. The grounds of the temple is well manicured and neat with flowers. A big red sign read, "Govinda" was positioned so that I wouldn't miss it. As soon as I walked in at lunch time, the restaurant was damn near empty with only two families. The host immediately sat me at a table front of the buffet line. There was a strong lingering smell of pine-sol and Mr. Clean in the air. Of course, that indication told me that the restaurant was clean. The items on the buffet line was plenty, but limited. I got the rice, tofu curry, chaat marsala, and some vegetables. Everything except for the chaat was bland. It wasn't very easy to eat while the smell of cleaning supplies was in the air. It reminded me of sitting in a bucket of cleaning chemicals while eating a meal. The tofu curry tasted only like turmeric, but no salt or pepper or anything. The rice was super bland. The chaat marsala was very tasty and well seasoned. I finished off with desserts which both options were tasty. I hope to return to try their holiday menu, but I think today was a bad day for the cooks.

Nut allergy warning: I can't recommend eating here if you have a severe allergy. Although dishes…read moreare clearly labeled with ingredients, I still had an allergic reaction with a dish. Since the dishes are different every day, there's really no guarantee that you'll be safe, and cross contamination is a possibility since it's a buffet line. I tried to email ahead of time but never got a reply. We arrived around noon on a Wednesday and there was plenty of seating inside. There is a lot directly across the street for Govinda's customers. Cafeteria buffet-style line. Don't overcrowd your plate, just go back for seconds. Since the menu changes daily, I don't think there's much of a point to review specific dishes. I will say that there's a nice variety of salad, soup, and homemade feeling Indian dishes that everyone really liked. I particularly enjoyed the salad dressing (an avocado cream), the veggie lentil soup, and the spinach potato dish. Unfortunately, the special of the day or a dish near it (the soya Manchurian? Or the curry?) triggered some kind of inflammatory allergic reaction for me, so I had to stop eating. I did try some of the mango cake, which had a great soft and moist texture that I'd definitely have again. -1 star because of the allergic reaction but overall, everyone I went with really enjoyed the food and the service was welcoming and attentive for a buffet. The ambiance is great and it's a lovely setting all around.

Pondicheri is always a favorite! The vibes are just right, comfortable, vibrant, eclectic with a…read morestrong sense of modern Indian culture. I love how much south Indian food is on the menu, and most tastes homemade. Service was friendly, knowledge about the menu, and responsive. We'll keep coming back! Validated arking is in the garage but be sure to scan the QR code in the restaurant to check in for parking - helpful to get your license plate number to check in.

Haven't been here for awhile and I can see food hasn't improved much…read more This time we ordered the lamb chops and got very disappointed since most of it are fat and got charged $38 for 3 pieces of poor quality meat. I understand the cost for the business but honestly it should be removed from the menu since you can't deliver the quality on it. The Thalis wasn't good neither The only good dish was the alleppey shrimp. There is not much of a service since we get everything on ourselves from plates, to silverware to water.

This place is fantastic! If you are in the mood for some delicious Vietnamese cuisine with fresh…read moreingredients, look no further. I'd heard some rave reviews from friends and decided to check this place out a few months ago, and went again today. The restaurant is a decent size with ample seating - booths and regular tables. There's also an outdoor patio and a good amount of parking behind the building. When you walk in, you place your order at the counter and wait for it to come out at your booth. Both times I've been, I've opted for the Vermicelli bowl with shrimp because it is just so good!! The noodles are light and there's a lovely light sauce to pour over them. There are a bunch of fresh greens and cucumbers that go so well with the bowl and make it feel light and refreshing. Now for the shrimp - they are seasoned oh so well and come out nice and crunchy!! These were the reason I decided not to change proteins on my second visit. The portion size is substantial and I've always had leftovers for another small meal. The staff are all friendly and helpful and came to clear out our table after we finished our portions. There's also self-serve to-go containers to box up your leftovers. I've already joined their loyalty program and will certainly be back!

Solid fast casual Vietnamese restaurant. They offer half price drinks during happy hour. Food is…read moretasty and the layout is nice. You have a partial view into kitchen so can see and feel the intensity. Drinks were ok and food was very good. Prices are mid-range, on par for what you would expect for this type of restaurant. Service was ok but was there around time some folks were getting off shift so that probably had an impact. Had the chicken curry and a citrus and mint cocktail. Forgot to take photos but it was just a standard looking dish and drink. Usually don't order curry at Vietnamese restaurant but I was in the mood for it and this one surprisingly was very good. Typically for a curry I'll go to a Thai, Indian or Jamaican restaurant. Their curry was very similar to Thai style but it had a Vietnamese flair to it. Hard to describe. Hint of some Vietnamese spices with the traditional Thai style curry flavor that changed it up a bit in a good way. They also mixed some vermicelli noodles into the curry which added something new. The chicken was quality chicken and cooked well. I've found lately not all chicken is equal so worth noting it was high quality chicken. Overall I really liked the curry and would definitely order it again. Had the curry with the sticky coconut rice instead of regular rice. I didn't care for it at all. The coconut rice was hard, very chewy and sort of rubbery. It wasn't sweet at all, more in savory side so it worked with the curry dish. The wait staff had suggested sub'ing in the coconut rice for regular rice for an extra $2.99. So I was game to try it. The flavor was not bad but the rice texture was off. The rice was also browned on the outside like they fried it. I will probably stick with a Thai place when I order sticky rice in the future, pun intended ;) Cocktail was so /so, they didn't mix it well and everything was on the bottom. So first part of the drink was watery and flavorless and last half was heavy. Think the drink would have been good if they stirred it. My friend had the pho soup and he said it was good. I'd originally planned on pho but changed my mind when I saw the menu. In summary, nice fast casual Vietnamese place that has pretty good energy. It's very clean and prices are standard for that category. No comment on my cocktail as the mixed drink wasn't mixed. Curry was excellent but the coconut rice is a hard pass.

Great food! Party of 4 spent around $115 (plus tips) for 4 spicy vegetarian phở (one specially…read morerequested not spicy, so adjustments allowed!), 1 fried rice, and 2 deserts (good portion size to share among 4!). Service was speedy: you pay up front after your meal but every dish and utensil was brought to us efficiently. Very beautiful restaurant!

Their dry sate is a must-have to pair with every dish, it keeps me coming back every time. I tried…read moretheir canh chua this time, it was okay; savory and sour. Heo Kho Ngu Vi is always perfect, crispy, and hot.

Good service and really enjoyed my food…read more Have been here before and my protein smoothie was excellent

I like to drink fresh juice every once in a while. And the idea of a juice bar makes me happy…read morebecause I'm taking care of myself. I actually went on a juice fast and ended up lasting 43 days. TMI? Anyway, I enjoyed this juice bar and the staff was nice.

Vegee Green was the perfect place to celebrate my son's 5th birthday! The energy was great, the…read morestaff made us feel welcome, and I'm so grateful we chose this spot for his special day. The menu is completely vegan and filled with authentic Chinese and Sichuan-style dishes, which is such a rare find. My son's all-time favorite is the noodles, and he was more than happy with his birthday meal! I had the Sichuan potatoes, and they were flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Everything we tried was top tier The prices are also incredibly affordable, especially considering the portions, quality, and fully vegan menu. Great food great experienc and great vibes all around. Vegee Green is officially being added to our regular rotation!

My mom and I have been looking for a vegan/vegetarian place in sugar land and stumbled upon Vegee…read moreGreen! When we first walked in, we were greeted by the staff and they were super friendly and helpful the whole time :) The interior was well decorated and super clean. We ordered the spicy hot pot and steamed dumplings. The hotpot came with a little peanut/sesame dipping sauce that balanced out the soup base and veggies nicely. The steamed dumplings were amazing!!! The wrapper had a great texture and the filling was super flavorful. The sauce it came with tied it all together. We enjoyed it so much we ordered another plate! We will definitely come back to try another dish :) (and get more steamed dumplings)

Love this spot. This is one of the first restaurants I tried tofu at and it is well cooked! The…read moretofu entree with two sides is my go to. I usually do double Mac& cheese for the sides because their Mac& cheese is so unique and I personally really like it. Always great service whether I order to go or dine in. Always clean environment and spacious indoor and pretty outdoor patio. Healthy variety food and healthy dessert options made in house.

We came here for a quick bite to eat and we enjoyed the food. I ordered grilled chicken thigh, red…read morechile sweet potatoes, and the kale salad. All of the food was good and I really enjoyed the kale salad. Ordering was fine and the food came out fairly quickly. The reason for the four stars is because I requested the BBQ chicken for my entree which is a seasonal item but only received regular grilled chicken and then I was given a side of BBQ sauce when I requested it.