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    Cafe 101

    3.1 (813 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Japanese, Korean
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Yea madly I couldn't finish
    Garfield N.

    I was 100% in the mood for great crab fried rice. After trying 10 restaurants in the area I found Cafe 101. They offer soft shell crab fried rice. The presentation was nice and the dish gas good. For me I would have preferred green onions/scalloins be in the dish. Green onions would have added that pop I experienced in previous dishes. The portion size was enough to satisfy 2 healthy adults, so it is a good value for the $ @ $17.95. Unfortunately the rice did not have the robust flavor I expected. Until I added the soy sauce I was done eating. The drink, tea madly, was $16.50 and in my opinion worth the $!6.50. This drink was very tasty and very aromatic. They make their alcoholic drinks with sake. I didn't finish the drink which was presented in a liter carafe. They presented chopsticks, and I am glad they also provided a spoon and for people like me who are challenged (lol). Regarding the atmosphere in the restaurant, it is not a place I would take a first or second date. Nor, is it a place I would recommend to anyone who was looking for tasty food. I don't wish to be mean, but the food was mediocre, at best . The best part of the experience was the drink with the fresh fruit! GN3

    Good food!
    Liz C.

    I love how this place is open late and has tons of amazing choices on food. A little dark inside but a nice place. Their menu is very extensive! Service was super fast even with the place full. We ordered a bunch of food: 2 orders of green beans (to die for btw!), 2 orders of chicken wings (spicy and regular), grilled mussels, seafood chow mein, oysters, 2 orders of fried rice (soft shell crab and shrimp), and Kung pao chicken. Everything was good. The oysters were just a little overwhelming. It was a very large dish! Drinks were sweet and the sake was good. Can't wait to come back!

    Mussels
    Syeda H.

    Not bad and not great. Came here for a late night meal. I ordered the Eel and Cucumber Roll, the spicy Yellowtail Roll, the Baked Mussels, and Kung Pao Shrimp. The food came out quickly. The flavor of the dishes is pretty average. Service here is good. It was a nice place, but there are better options around.

    Angela K.

    Great place to go for a late night snack!! GET THE BAKED MUSSELS. Literally the whole table's favorite. Packed with so much flavor. The popcorn chicken is great too. It would taste even better with some sauce on the side. The fried squid was good. Quick and friendly service!

    AJ H.

    You visit for the vibes and the company. The food was good. Ordered the seafood hot pot and the crab rangoons. Love the variety of the menu, plenty of alcoholic and non alcoholic options The spot to come if you're hungry late at night

    Singapore rice noodle
    Lesley M.

    Cafe 101 is an Asian fusion bar with a HUGE menu - like, almost too many choices! They have everything from cocktails to milk tea to snacks, soup, sushi, hot pot, noodle dishes, rice dishes and more! I spent more time looking through the menu than it took for our dishes to be prepared and delivered to the table - not an exaggeration. Sometimes parking can be a pain because the restaurant is housed in one of the busiest shopping centers in Chinatown; however, when I went for lunch on a Sunday, I easily found parking right in front of the restaurant. The restaurant is spacious and clean. We were seated right away, and our server was very attentive. We started with the chicken nuggets, which did not look like much but were super tasty - moist chicken covered in a crispy, crunchy breading! I ordered the Singapore rice noodle - stir fries rice noodles with shrimp, pork & curry spice. It was very tasty but a bit dry. The portion size was HUGE! I had leftovers on leftovers. My friend ordered the hot pot. While I didn't taste it, the presentation was beautiful and my friend gave it a wonderful review. We also ordered the lychee sake which was very refreshing! All in all, I would definitely return for another meal at Cafe 101.

    New menu items
    David C.

    Cafe 101 has been a long time staple in Bellaire for years. Located in the very busy Dun Huang plaza, Cafe 101 is a great place to catch up with friends. I'm not gonna lie, I usually don't come here to eat. This is more of a sip and yap kind of place. My friends and I tend to come here during happy hour or reverse happy hour. I recommend getting appetizers like the chicken nuggets or fried squid, and wash it all down with multiple Heineken green teas and large hot sakes. An assortment of apps and drinks here is the perfect way to have a fun time talking with friends. If you do decide to eat here, the food honestly isn't bad and the portions are pretty big. I sometimes order their kimchi stir fried udon w/ either pork or seafood if I'm really hungry. Otherwise, the real reason of coming here is for late night socializing and drinking in Bellaire. Enjoy!

    Joyce A.

    This review is for the customer service + doordash food. I placed an order on doordash and when I called the restaurant to ask something, the person on the phone was SO RUDE. He essentially insinuated that I was stupid for asking, when it was the restaurant's fault for making an inaccurate doordash page in the first place. What an outrageous way to speak to customers. Then, the food arrives and it is literally so gross. The "fried green beans" are not fried at all! They are barely cooked, extremely soggy, and sad. The crab rangoons had barely any filling either. This place was an absolute letdown. I've been here to eat inside the restaurant, but was appalled by today's doordash experience. I will not be going back to this trash establishment. There's a million better places in Houston to eat.

    Allie H.

    Stopped here for dinner. Service was super quick. The juice and drink selection is amazing. Had the Passionate love which was sweet and perfect for a hot day. Tried a couple things- all were decent but none stood out. The menu is pretty large though so there are plenty of options. Would come back to check out the happy hour

    Linh T.

    Cafe 101 has always been one of my favorites for years. I've been going here for over 10 years, and the foods and drinks have always been consistent for me. I've always liked the atmosphere here, and it's a nice and casual place to hang out with friends. Lately I've been ordering them for to go's than eating there in person, but the foods have always been good even then. My favorite foods here have always been the Baked Mussels, Beef Fried Udon, Sizzling Kalbi Beef (Hot Plate), Chicken w/ Three Flavor Sauce, Scrambled Eggs w/ Beef, and the Tornado Roll. These dishes have always been flavorful, and they've pretty much become some of my comfort foods over the years. The photo is from one of my more recent to-go orders from here.

    Sweet & Sour Beef
    Tu H.

    A classic late-night hangout spot for all Houstonians and travellers alike, with a wide variety of Asian-fusion dishes and amazing taste. From classic Chinese cuisine to sushi and sashimi, from delicious snacks to hotpots, they have it all. Plus a colorful menu of drinks, from boba tea to cocktails. Definitely my personal favorite place to chill with friends and even business partners. Service is great. Staff is friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is simply amazing. Modern, trendy, and upscale. Ideal to the point of iconic. Parking, however, can be horrendous, especially weekend nights. Anyway, highly recommended and definitely coming back!

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