The surprising treat of the day was the Peking duck. If you order to go the entire duck, it's…read moreprepped with soup, greens, pancake & bao. This is as good as anything down 59south/Bellaire. Now we have this in the woodlands neighborhood, we're going to have it more often. I also ordered the soup dumplings & beef scallion dumplings, both were good. These type of food are very subjective due to so many ways to flavor it. But if you have a craving, it should hit the spot! Good food overall, give it a try! I'm glad I did!

I was pretty hungry and thought I'd come here since I never been. My eyes were much bigger than my…read morestomach. For starters, the wonton soup was under the appetizer section, so I was expecting something semi-small... no this was huge!! Came in a big arse bowl! On top of that, the broth for it was actually really good! Probably the best I've had! I put the bowl aside and hoped they wouldn't come take it. (The didn't) otherwise I would have asked for the remaining broth in a cup to sip on while I eat. I ordered the pork "soup bao" and the colorful one. I also ordered vegetable noodles (overkill). I ate the most important ones, all the baos, and dumplings and soup. I was too full to eat much of the noodles. I got them to-go. I also ordered hot green tea and it was all so tasty! I highly recommend this place! I ate the noodles the next day, cold and they were still very good! I'll definitely be back, and with more people than myself!

Local Table in The Woodlands is easily one of my favorite restaurants. The Local Kabob Plate is my…read morego-to order, and the food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and high quality. Having worked in restaurants for seven years, I know what great service and attention to detail look like, and Local Table delivers both every time. The staff always makes me feel like family, and Emerson, the owner, and Robert consistently stop by to say hello and make sure everything is perfect. The combination of outstanding food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere makes Local Table one of the best dining experiences in The Woodlands. I highly recommend it!

We intended to go to Charm Thai over the weekend and parked at Local Table by mistake. We returned…read moretoday to correct the error. The outdoor patio looked pleasant. We did not sit there because it was hot. We sat indoors. It was just me and my child. Our waitress did not mention that kids (12 and under) eat free all day Mondays (and 10 am - 12 noon on weekends). I learned this from reading Google reviews after we had already ordered. After I asked, she confirmed the promotion and allowed us to add a kids meal since we had already ordered an adult entrée, which is the required condition. We ordered a kids' pizza. You can pepperoni for $1 but it's a free add on Mondays. Not gonna lie, pizza tasted off. Kid said it and I ignored her. Then I tried it and ack. We brought the rest home and stuck it in the fridge but it tasted even worse the next day. Tossed in trash. Service required frequent prompting. Like pulling teeth. I had to ask about the drink included with the kids meal. And yes Milk is an option. I also had to ask about the cookie that is supposed to come with the meal. We did not receive one. She said they had chocolate chip only as oatmeal and sugar cookies were gone. I said fine. We never got anything. So I went to the take out stand and we were told they were out of cookies. But they offered us a small brownie instead. Unfortunately however it contained nuts. For an appetizer, we ordered the cast iron spinach artichoke dip. The chip‑to‑dip ratio was not balanced. We ran out of chips way before the dip was gone. We also ordered the cast iron skirt steak (yes lots of cast irons). I requested medium rare. It arrived medium well and slightly tough however. You'd think they could easily tell this since they slice it all up before serving. It was not seasoned, but presumably that is because it is intended to be used with the chimichurri sauce provided. No salt on the tables. Overall, the experience and the food were marginal and borderline acceptable, but definitely unremarkable. Service is another story however. She was nice, just not very good at her craft.

Wow! We came in on Monday Labor Day late afternoon and was told everything we wanted to order was…read moresold out! Good for them! Friendly customer service, for sure!

Love them even more with their $12 deal on Door Dash & the great service I always get whenever we…read moretake out or dine in. Every Vietnamese auntie I run into always recommends this place in The Woodlands because it's so authentic and the flavors are just so yummy. Even if you're not getting their special oxtail pho, any pho they have is tasty and will surely be 10/10 recommend! The spring rolls are especially fresh all the time also order away folks!

Their ordering process using a QR code and bill pay on your phone might be trendy, but an absolute…read morepain. 100% would not go here again just because of this. I did find out that if you sit at the bar you can avoid this. Food had a nice presentation, but taste did not match. I would say a 3 out of five stars on the food taste.

My wife had an appointment over at Memorial Herrman Hospital and after she was done we came in for…read morea bite to eat for a late lunch. Black Walnut uses the Pay Before Eating concept which I have mixed feelings about. It makes me feel like I'm at a fast food place but the food is anything but the usual stuff most fast food places serve and in all my times eating here the food has been very good. It just seems odd to order at the counter and pay first. I think the idea is that it is faster for staff, a server will bring you your food and refill drinks. And on the plus side, you don't have to try to get the attention of your server when you are done to get a check and pay.; you just get up and leave. I kind of wonder if their servers get the same kind of tips as they would if you paid at the end. OK, about our lunch. It was very good. We shared the Spinach and Artichoke Dip, very creamy with good flavors. They offer a $12 lunch special with 5 or 6 choices, a main and one side. Not bad for $12 but we opted to order something from the main selections. My wife ordered the Pot Roast Grilled Cheese sandwich which was very good, and it came with a small salad and cup of soup so was quite filling. The pot roast was super tender! I ended up getting the Fish Tacos, they use mahi mahi and the fish was moist and tender. We also split a side of their sweet potato fries because they are just so darn good. It was a good lunch and we left feeling quite full. We will come back the next time were are in The Woodlands.

I am prejudiced, I go there almost weekly and almost always get the fried shrimp and catfish. But…read morelook at their menu! Great selections for adults and kids. And free froyo Parking can be tied at rush hour. Pulling out onto i-45 Service Road can be tricky. But just slow down when you pull into the parking lot, and take your time until you're back on the road!

Food is getting better here. Everything used to be greasy!…read more Turkey burger came out hot and soo good! You get to choose a side... no drink included. Boo. Customer service at the time we came in wasn't that great. It was the dinner shift. Soft serve ice cream is free after your meal!

How have I never reviewed this place?! I love, love, love EAD. The staff is so friendly and the…read morefood is always fresh. Even better, it's consistent. You know what you're getting every time. We've lost that aspect of dining, I think. I eat lunch here twice a week. The lemongrass beef, the beef rattles, the Thai tea...ugh. Now I'm hungry.

My wife and I arrive somewhat close to closing the they were very accommodating. Our waitress was…read morequick to take our order. Food: Not pictured are the spring rolls we ordered. I like that it's more traditional so it includes both beef and shrimp. The beef itself was a little dry and there were not enough herbs that give spring rolls its classic refreshing flavor. As a result the noodles were the primary taste. The accompanying peanut sauce was delicious. Pictured is the chargrill pork and vermicelli. It was cooked to perfection and not overly fatty. There were a good bit of vegetables and noodles. The vinegar fish sauce was refreshing and brought balance to the dish without being overwhelming. My wife had no complaints with the pho. She liked the broth and felt that the meat given in her bowl was overall reasonable. All in all if you're craving Vietnamese food in the woodlands area it will hit the spot. The dishes were overall reasonably priced.

My wife and I ate here before the Cynthia Woods Pavillion concert in the Woodlands, and it was a…read moregreat experience. There was live music playing outside, but we chose to sit indoors that day. The hostess opened the front door right away to show us inside. My wife ordered the blackened flounder with two sides, southern green beans and the sweet potato cakes, because the server recommended it. I also went with the server's suggestions and ordered the Wagyu chicken fried steak with bacon jalapeno mac-n-cheese and jalapeno cream corn. It might not have been the healthiest choice, but I wanted to enjoy the evening. lol My wife really liked the blackened flounder. The green beans were a bit more overcooked than she liked, though. The chicken fried steak was outstanding and very tender. I liked that the delicious gravy came on the side so the steak stayed crispy. The sides were also outstanding. The GM (Glen, sp?) came to say hello because it was our first time there. I told him everything was wonderful and that we would come back. When we left, the hostess opened the door for us again without missing a beat. Great food, great service, and a lively atmosphere.

The tres leches was $14 and was extremely underwhelming. Honestly, it tasted like something…read morestraight out of a grocery store bakery, and I'd put the HEB tres leches above this one. For the price, I expected something significantly better. Charging $14 for a slice of cake that tastes this average feels like a complete ripoff. I left disappointed and frustrated with the purchase and will not be returning. To make matters worse, they don't even accept tap-to-pay or Apple Pay. In 2026, that's an unnecessary inconvenience and shows a lack of investment in the customer experience. Between the overpriced, mediocre dessert and the outdated payment options, this was a thoroughly disappointing visit.

Yesterday was the perfect day to warm up with som Pho. I had Pho Viet Tastes favorited on Yelp so I…read moredecided to check it out. When I walked in I was immediately greeted and seated. I was happy to get a booth dining alone. There were a few customers there but it was not super busy. It was a clean and calm environment. I ordered the spring rolls and beef Pho. The spring tops were fresh and crispy just the way I like it. Although it was fried it wasn't greasy. My large Pho came out and it had nice flavor on its own. I asked for some chilli oil and the waitress promptly bought some out. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach because I had to take more than half to go. It's a win for me because I love left over Pho! I will say my entire dining experience was excellent. The price aligned with the quality food and service. I will definitely be back.

I'm always on the hunt to try new Vietnamese spots and sometimes have to travel to The Woodlands…read morefor work and thought that I would give Pho Viet Tastes a try due to high ratings on Yelp. Searching for a banh mi sandwich with tofu for a quick lunch takeout, I was pleased to see that the restaurant was close to interstate 45 for a quick stop on the way back to Houston (timing is everything to beat the traffic in this area - IYKYK). I ended up ordering both the tofu vermicelli and a tofu banh mi because obviously, you need to try more than one thing. It was fine. Out of the two dishes, the vermicelli was my favorite. It came with a generous portion of noodles, a small lettuce and shredded carrot salad, several large wedges of tofu in a kind of curry sauce, and the classic vermicelli sauce to drizzle over the whole dish. The flavor was good, although what I would consider a slight deviation from traditional flavors, and overall filling. Vermicelli is always a dependable choice and I was satisfied with this dish. The tofu banh mi, however was nothing special. I prefer the bread to be a bit more crispy on the outside with a soft interior and this one was fairly soft all over. Inside, the tofu really needed more seasoning, seemingly cooked without any added flavors except for the fried finish. I added some hoisin sauce but still it needed something more. I'm always eager to try new places but not sure that this one will be a repeat for me.