Hello, my name is Alexus and I'm an addict!! It's my new fave breakfast spot. My go to order is the…read moreeel roll, fried bread stick and cold soybean milk! I've tried the traditional roll and that's good too. They make their own soybean milk in house. You can get it hot or cold. I'm an early bird and like that they're open at 7am. Weekend mornings can be busy. They do accept cards with a $10 minimum, but bring cash just in case. I've been here when the machine was down (plenty of banks and ATMs nearby). The ladies are very sweet, some have limited English. Let's not forget the cute little bag they give if you're purchasing a lot (unsure if there's a dollar limit you need to spend). There's a few tables to dine in. I definitely want to try others items when I'm not rushing in the AMs. The location has a shared entrance with Happy Zone.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Tao Roll is a very small place, has about 5 total tables, and closes…read moreearly. It's fairly minimal service but things move quick. We opted for the Tao roll and the pancake. The Tao roll is a bit hard to eat and pretty messy but overall worked well with all the different items. The pancake was also similarly messy but still tasty. Much more of a to go kind of place but the food was tasty and definitely something different. Will have to try their other options!

I have been dying for a seafood boil but definitely did not want to make it so I stopped here! Of…read morecourse who wants to COOK on the weekend! THE ALL YOU CAN EAT Menu! I chose the all you can eat for $45 each person which includes most of the seafood you would include in a seafood boil except for the crab legs. Just know it also includes an appetizer and drinks (tea, soda). Now depending on your child's age it may be an additional charge as they do not have a kids menu. SEAFOOD BOIL SEASONINGS You can choose your type of spicy flavor and level I chose the house sauce and medium and it was just perfect! Not too spicy or too mild just enough for you to enjoy. Also, note that the house special sauce is very saucy and covered all over so if you do not like saucy crawfish try the Nola flavor. Tip: you can also add rice or noodles in your boil and it is delish!! SERVICE: The service was great and the waitress made sure we had everything we needed! The ambiance is chill and not too loud so you can enjoy your food and have a conversation without the music being too loud. ONE MORE THING: I got the hush puppies and they were tasty and the edamame were delish with a spicy sauce. I will definitely be back for more boils in the future!

So delicious!! We also ordered their Sweet potato fries and loved them, very crispy and fresh!…read more The fried calamari was okay, we probably won't order it again though. The seafood was GOOD!!!!!! Everything was flavorful and so well cooked. I recommend it to my family and we will be going there again!!!

Just a really great experience. The Ahi Tuna bowl was delicious. My uncle had the Pot Pie and it…read morewas great. And my wife enjoyed the shawarma chicken bowl. All excellent. Besides good service from Corey, the manager came to help my wife's uncle with his leftovers and it was just nice "above and beyond" service. Well done!!

I've been here a few times now, the best and memorable server is definitely Ferdinand! I asked for…read morehim and luckily he was here. Overall, food is pretty good and flavorful. If the weather is nice, we do like to sit outside. Tonight tried the bbq chips - ask for light seasoning as it can be pretty salty. The dipping sauce is nice. The new Bao buns are super flavorful, slightly on sweeter side, a little kick would be a nice touch. As someone else mentioned food is hit or miss but if done correctly it will make you come back for more. It's definitely worth a try!

Most of my adult life has been spent working in the medical field, more specifically in the Texas…read moreMedical Center. Because of this, I was introduced to Filipino food many years ago. IYKYK! I've had homemade as well as from the Filipino restaurants around town. I've had Gerry's Grill catered at functions but I finally got the chance to check out their location in Chinatown. It is located right off the Beltway, tucked away in the back of a shopping strip. It can be easy to miss not only because it doesn't face the highway, but you gotta be aggressive getting into the parking lot if you're exiting from the highway. There is an entry point in the back which is what I would do next time I come here. Customer service was amazing. I've become accustomed to friendly, Filipino hospitality and it is no different here. The staff here make sure you leave happy. For my dining in experience, I came for my bestie's baby's baptism lunch. The staff did a great job catering to our party as well as guests dining in off to the side. Though we were in the main dining area, we still felt like we were in our own party. We had a buffet style set up in a glass enclosed room overlooking the main dining room. This was great as it gave me a chance to really check out stuff off their menu other then the usual pancit and lumpia that is always at every potluck at work. There was pancit, garlic rice, lumpia, lechon, adobo chicken, calamari, beef kaldereta, fried chicken, different veggies, and other dishes I didn't get the name of. The difference of eating it in house and not catered was night and day difference. It was delicious catered, but even better eating it hot and fresh. For dessert, we had banana lumpia. Delicious. Overall, Gerry's Grill in person was a big hit. Not only did we have great food, but you almost always will have someone on a mike singing some karaoke as well. I will definitely be back when the Filipino food craving hits.

Gerry's Grill is easy to find right off Sam Houston Parkway, and there's plenty of parking, which…read moreis always a plus. The place is clean, and the staff is super friendly, though I'm pretty sure our server didn't realize I'm Filipino because she kept asking if we liked the dishes like we'd never had them before. It cracked me up lol! Most of our cravings were definitely satisfied. I was disappointed they don't serve sago with the gulaman anymore, and the crab fried rice didn't seem to have actual crab in it. I could smell it, but I couldn't see it. The pork BBQ sticks were huge and flavorful, while the inihaw na pusit was on the smaller side, but dipping it in their vinegar sauce made it extra good. My husband tried pork sisig for the first time, and the server explained it's best eaten while drinking, aka as a "pulutan" which again confirmed she didn't realize we're Filipino. The halo-halo was perfect for cooling off in this Texas heat, though I remember the serving being bigger when they first opened. Overall, a friendly spot with solid Filipino comfort food with a few misses, but still a great place when the cravings hit.

I really enjoyed eating here. It was so good so delicious. The vibe was really cool and the food…read morewas really, really, really really good.

Amazing food and staff! Loved the small beef skewers!! the ambience was so fun and very quick…read moreservice.

Inexpensive place to get a plate lunch. We ordered the hot table food and some bbq…read more The hot table for 3 things on the table is only around 8 dollars which is a steal. We for the Thai pork belly (my personal favorite), mapo tofu, and some spinach. Everything tasted good, not mind blowing but for an inexpensive fast lunch, it's great. I also ordered some bbq pork. One thing that I don't love is that they weigh the Togo box as well which adds to the weight. It's not insignificant so you're paying .50-1.50 for the Togo container which I guess in the grand scheme of things isn't the biggest deal in the world. The bbq pork was tasty. I also purchased pig ear which has a delightful texture. There's no seating so this is all Togo food. Definitely will be back for a quick lunch.

We love Alan's Deli!…read more This small little restaurant located right next to Great Wall Supermarket is our go to in Houston for boxed lunches. We usually get the char sui and either roasted pork belly or duck, all which are reminiscent of the flavors of my childhood. They offer a variety of other items including chicken curry, veggies, eggs, pork belly and various baos, amongst other meat and veggie dishes you can get with rice. There is no sitting here, it's all takeaway. Food here is affordable and a hit every time,

If you're craving real Southern comfort food, Mikki's is definitely worth a visit. We stopped in on…read morea busy day, and the line was almost out the door, which is always a good sign. Even with the crowd, the line kept moving, and there was no shortage of delicious-looking options on the steam table. From fried chicken and turkey wings to baked fish, spaghetti, cabbage, green beans, mac and cheese, dressing, black-eyed peas, collard greens, candied yams, mashed potatoes, and more, it was hard to decide what to order because everything looked homemade. I ordered the turkey wing with collard greens, black-eyed peas, mashed potatoes with gravy, rice, a corn muffin, and sweet potatoes. I also grabbed a Suicide Punch, which is a mix of all their Kool-Aid flavors. First, let's talk about those sweet potatoes... BABY!! They absolutely stole the show. They were piping hot, buttery, perfectly sweet, and hands down the best thing on my plate. I could've easily eaten another serving. The collard greens were seasoned beautifully with a rich, smoky flavor and plenty of pot liquor. They were tender without being mushy and tasted like they had been cooking all day. The black-eyed peas were creamy, well-seasoned, and comforting, while the mashed potatoes were smooth and paired perfectly with the savory gravy. The rice soaked up every bit of that gravy, and the corn muffin was soft with just the right touch of sweetness. The turkey wing itself was tender, juicy, and covered in flavorful gravy. My only surprise was that I was expecting just the wing portion, but instead I received the whole wing with the drum attached. It wasn't a big deal because it was still delicious--I just personally prefer getting only the wing. The Suicide Punch was another winner. If you grew up drinking Kool-Aid, you'll appreciate it. It's sweet, refreshing, and a fun mix of all the flavors. My family ordered several other dishes, so we got to try quite a variety. We had baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and black-eyed peas, and everything was generously portioned. The baked chicken was moist and well-seasoned, and the mac and cheese had that creamy, homemade taste you hope for from a soul food restaurant. My only real complaint was that some of the food was served lukewarm instead of hot, which took away from the experience a little. Soul food just hits differently when it's fresh and piping hot. Ironically, the sweet potatoes were the one item that came out nice and hot, and they were absolutely perfect. Overall, Mikki's serves authentic soul food with generous portions and flavors that remind you of Sunday dinner at a family member's house. The food is comforting, the selection is impressive, and it's easy to see why the place stays busy. If everything had been served hot, this would've easily been a five-star experience. Pro tip: Don't leave without getting the sweet potatoes and a Suicide Punch. Trust me--you'll thank me later. sweet potatoes and a Suicide Punch free refills. Trust me--you'll thank me later.

Pretty good experience as always, but I'm taking off a star because my sweet potatoes were left out…read moreof my order. I think the employee handling the sides may have been having an off day. She seemed a little disengaged, was speaking very softly, and I believe that's where the mix up occurred. The correct sides were prepared, but they ended up on the wrong plate. I was definitely looking forward to my sweet potatoes, so it put me in a bit of a funk. Next time I'll check my order before leaving to make sure everything is there.

The omelet my wife ordered was pretty good. She got to pick whether she wanted 2 or 4 eggs, she…read morepicked 2, and she she had a choice of 5 things to put in it, most places you have to get 3 eggs and 3 choices. These options are good and the omelet was pretty good. I saw a hot roast beef sammich and assumed it would be open faced with gravy, nope. It was hot roast beef on a bagguette with the option of tomato, lettuce and mayo....when they gave me these options i was pretty sure what i thought it was...wasn't so...i declined the mayo. All in all it was still a good sammy. Both items were closer to 3 and 1/2 stars but i'm rounding up. Order the food at the counter, they call your number and you go pick it up.

If you like your food to be bland this is the place. I don't recommend you coming here if you're a…read morefoodie or chef. This place is for people who don't know how to cook and never tried tasteful dishes. All the good reviews have to be a lie! Food reminds me of nasty school cafeteria food, or maybe prison food, never been but just saying. House of pies or toasted yolk is where to go for brunch in this area. "The French House" the name sounds, "exquisite, delightfully delicious", and not to mention "French". Walked inside and nothing appeared "French" about this place. It seemed more of a not too run down Chinese restaurant, that's as far as appearance goes. So I was debating whether or not to leave or stay. Well I sure did stay, thought maybe the breakfast won't be that bad. Hey, you can't go wrong with eggs and toast! Wrong! Ordered 2 country breakfast, 1 coffee and 1 orange juice, total a little over $50. Completely regretted the stay. The hash browns being the worst, taste was rancid, they were mushy and had sort of a rosemary taste but nasty. Toast was stale just too hard, adding butter to them wouldn't even soften them up. Sausage patties and bacon were just dry not savory or juicy at all. The eggs seemed fine but after trying everything my appetite was gone. Took this photo got up and left. The coffee, orange juice and fountain water were the only normal tasting items. I wish my experience could've been better. I'm not overly exaggerating here either. House of pies is the way to go for breakfast and a lot cheaper. Never again. Also if you do come here you first walk in and place your order at the counter, pay, they give you the cups for your drinks that you self serve, go sit and wait for your order to be called, then go grab it, no waiters. Awkward feeling type of environment too. One star for good beverages.

Went to Treebeards for lunch on Labor Day. The restaurant was pretty empty when we walked in, so…read morethere was plenty of open seating. ​It is an order at the counter setup. You place your order, they hand you a number and your drink glasses, and you grab your flatware over by the drink station. They have these cute little trays to carry your cups, napkins, and utensils so you are not awkwardly trying to juggle everything back to the table. After you sit down, they bring your food right out to you, so no waiting around the counter. ​The deviled eggs were delicious, honestly some of the best I have ever had at a restaurant. They come topped with a tiny piece of crispy bacon. They do offer fried deviled eggs, but I am more traditional, so that is what I went with. You can get an order of 3 or 6. We went with 3, and the second I tasted them, I wished we had gotten 6. ​For my main, I got the fried catfish and asked for it extra crispy. It came out piping hot, served with homemade tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and two sides. They use a cornmeal batter just like my mom used to make, and I absolutely loved it. The tartar sauce was great, too. I would honestly go back just for the fish. For sides, I picked the greens and French fries. The greens tasted just like real greens should. That took me straight back to my mom's cooking, and my mom could seriously throw down in the kitchen. The fries tasted fresh and homemade, definitely not out of a frozen bag. ​I am usually not one to clean my plate and almost always have leftovers, but the portions here were perfect. I ate all my catfish and about half the fries and greens. ​My friend got the chicken pot pie and said it was good. I took a bite, and while it was not bad, it was nowhere near as good as my catfish. For his sides, the mac and cheese was good, but the green beans really did not have much flavor at all. ​Overall, it was a great meal. I can't wait to go back and try a few other things on the menu.

For my own records:…read more Meatloaf only after 4pm~ Chicken fried chicken-yes (order large) Jambalaya-no Gumbo-no Mashed pots-yes Buttered corn-yes Gravy 10/10

Love the food here. The pork chops are amazing. Fried…read morecatfish the best I've ever eaten. I could go on & on. Fresh delicious food. It's always clean & the wait staff are very friendly.

Wonderful cafe where locals hangout and eat. Stopped in here on the way home on Labor Day and had…read morean excellent experience. Come hungry as portions are large. We were greeted and sealed immediately and started looking over the menu of various comfort foods and specials. Their stuffed jalapeno peppers are called scorpion tails and we started with an order. They arrived quickly with both ranch and a horseradish sauce which are both made in house as are all their dressings. Wife and i both ordered the steak fingers with onion strings. The plates soon arrived and I even had a rogue chicken tender jump on my plate. Everything was delicious and quickly disappeared. Our waitress talked us into a piece of coconut cream pie which is also made in house and it was excellent as well. Right on I10 near Katy. Great food, ambience and staff. Check them out the next time you're in the area.