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    China Stix

    3.6 (322 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHINA STIX ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp and crawfish rice with spring rolls
    Angel T.

    The shrimp and crawfish rice was greasy with limited shrimp. The vegetable spring roles were mushy and stale on the outside. Not at all fresh.

    Chicken Lo Mein
    Jando S.

    There is a time and place for everything, even Americanized Chinese food. I fully recognize that I'm not the target audience for this, I still can't get over how mediocre my meal was. TL;DR: This it not my bag. (#1) Situated in the Vanderbilt Square strip along Holcombe, China Stix is one of West U's only options for Americanized Chinese food. It's easy to compare all the legit Chinese options just a stone's throw away down the road (#2), but there are some some days for some folks where general tso's and sesame chicken just sound that much more appealing. I ordered, in Spanish (#3), and got a cornucopia of items from general tso's with side of egg drop soup, some sesame chicken, lemon chicken with fried rice, and a little beef and broccoli finished off with a slew of fortune cookies. I also threw in some beef and broccoli, kung pao chicken, chicken lo mein, and some thick egg rolls and hot and sour soup. Despite the serious variety, it was all a wash. The food was pretty horrendous. The general tso's was either too mushy or too tough, the lemon chicken and to some extent, the sesame chicken was extra thick with the sauce and was too overbearing. The lo mein was bland all throughout and the beef with broccoli tasted very off. The fried rice was also a miss and the egg drop soup was almost too cornstarchy to swallow down. Even the fortune cookies were stale. The service was the only winner for me and I learned they're popular destination for folks looking for a reasonably priced lunch. While I would likely never come back for more, I'm glad they serve as an option for people who would. Lastly, I've never listened to so much Bad Bunny in a Chinese themed establishment in my entire life. Here's to new experiences. ___________ (#1) Perhaps "not my cup of tea" would be more appropo? (#2) Hu's Kitchen? Bao Shi Yi? Cooking Girl? (#3) Chinese? Please. No mames.

    Rangoon
    Stella F.

    The name of their game is bang for your buck! Their combo meals include your entree, rice, egg roll and Rangoon! The egg roll was not my favorite but it was my first time trying a Rangoon and I loved it! I got the king pap chicken which was very good but the general tso's chicken my friend got left a bit to be desired. All in all I'd order again to hit the fast Chinese food craving

    Orange chicken
    Nathaniel F.

    TLDR: Awesome eatery! Very fast, economical, and tasty! I order China Stix about 2-3 times per month. I usually order online because they are very fast (the food is ready in ~5 minutes from calling ) and I think the portion sizes are slightly larger. The food is very tasty too! I usually go for the sweet & sour soup with either Kung Pao chicken or Mongolian beef. You can't go wrong with either of those! Featured below is the orange chicken (which in full disclosure wasn't my favorite since it was very "saucy", so I'll stick to my usuals next time). As I said above, I love the convenience of ordering online, but the store has a charming ambiance! There's a sleek modern feel to it and the chairs are fairly comfortable. The bathroom is also pretty clean although, as a general principle, I prefer my porcelain throne at home. My one tip: if you're eating in-store during the day, sit with your back to the sun. The windows on the building & car windshields across the street can be a little... bright.

    C7. Hunan Chicken
    Nina K.

    Stopped by after work for a quick meal. I ordered the hunan chicken combo which was ready in less than 5 minutes. Everything was fresh and hot however I've had better versions of hunan chicken with more flavor. The hot and sour soup was good, just wish it had more tofu. The fried egg roll and cream cheese wonton were decent - nothing special. For some reason, they were blasting explicit rap music inside the restaurant which isn't my go to choice when trying to enjoy a meal. I'd get it again in the future but I'd like to explore other places near my work as well. Also, they charged $2.95 for some extra steamed rice.

    CS1. Orange Flavored Chicken + Vegetable Egg Rolls
    Gustavo R.

    I've been going here since I was a child. Service? QUICK!!! Ambience? Made for fast-casual dining. Food? This was my childhood version of the popular new chain, "rice box." Plenty of similar flavors as well. Orange Chicken | 6/10 No way around it - it's not as flavorful or fresh tasting as a few other orange chickens I've tasted recently; however, it still gets the job done if you're craving it! I'd still recommend getting something else (maybe General Tso's is the closest similar recommendation). Fried Rice | 6/10 Decent fried rice. Nothing too special! Vegetable Egg Rolls | 7/10 Lightly fried, flaky, & good! Fortune Cookie | 7/10 Mine told me that my friends are mirrors of myself.

    CS12. Sauteed Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp In Mandarin Style Combo
    Sage W.

    All of this food came on one order. It was the combo with shrimp, chicken and steak mandarin style. Cooked to perfection and came out quick! The fried rice came with it also, you also could have gotten white rice. The wonton soup is really good and consists of 2 dumplings. And a crispy spring roll in there too! I really enjoyed it and the guy at the front counter was super helpful! I definitely will be going back!

    a plate of noodles with meat and vegetables
    Linh T.

    If you want Americanized Chinese foods, this is definitely the go-to place for it. This is like one of those comfort food places for me, not something traditional, but something that's just usually pretty easy to eat. Don't expect amazing quality here, but for the price, you really can't beat the taste and the good portion sizes. I always have to get the House Special Fried Rice and the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl (it's actually not teriyaki by the way, so don't expect the teriyaki taste). I got the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl and the House Special Lo Mein this time. I usually order delivery, or if I'm in the area, I would eat in person and order extras to bring home.

    This shows half of the food we got to give you an idea of portion size

    The food was so good! It was fresh and the perfect amount of spice. Also the customer service was great. They're so kind and made sure we enjoyed. Also it was a good price for the amount of food we got. I think it was around $40 and we got 3 eggrolls, 2 cheese puffs, 2 plates of fried rice (one beef and one chicken), spicy shrimp and spicy general tso chicken. All of it was really good!

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    I loved the food, fresh and better than DFW.Specially the shrimp fried rice, highly recommended

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    Food always consistent and good. Shredded pork a winner for sure. Food prepared quickly as well.

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    Service and price were great! Daniel was very attentive with helping me with my order!! Will be back!

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    Food is excellent. So is the service. We have always taken out, but the ambience is good too.

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    great customer service best food in Houston besttt food ok in the city also family friendly and always on time with service

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    Great food, decent price. Generous portions. Clean. Takeout. Convenient to Texas Medical Center.

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    Calliop's is close to NRG Stadium, across from Shipley's Do-Nuts on S. Main at Murworth…read more I am a first time diner. I opened my Yelp! App to find a new place to eat with no real feelings toward any particular place. Landed on Calliope's page and read the reviews. Looked good to me so I headed there. Restaurant is on the end cap of a strip plaza. Has a drive-thru as well (pleasantly surprised to see that on my way out). Parking is ample as most businesses were not open on a Saturday after 4p. Parked right in front. Dining room has about 6 tables for up to 4 people each, as well as two Hi-Top tables with seating for two each. Counter has 40" TV screens with the entire menu on them right above the cashier station. Menu cycles through pics of a few food offerings as well. Came because of the review suggestion of the Boudin egg rolls and the Suicide Shrimp Boiling Pot. Ordered both from the nice cashier who explained the entire menu, best sellers and offered modifications to the rice as well. After I paid for the order, was given a disc pager and took a seat. Dining room was clean and well lit. Waited about 15 minutes and the cashier motioned to me that my order was ready. She explained that the boiling pot sauce was placed on the side so the shrimp wouldn't be soggy and explained the other sauces that were included in my order, which were the boudin remoulade and the boiling pot garlic butter. I paid about $28 for the appetizer and main entree. They offer sliced cake, bottled flavored punches and Coke product fountain drinks, as well. It took me about 30 min to make it home and the food was still hot. The shrimp are small to medium in size; the fried rice comes with scrambled eggs, carrots, peas and onions (which I had removed). Boiling pot comes with one potato and a mini ear of corn with a boiled egg. Think: shrimp boil deconstructed. The sauce was mild flavor {offerings are Regular (no spice), Mild (medium spice) and Extra (chili sauce based spice)}. The sauce on the rice and shrimp were flavorful but I found even the mild to be too spicy for my taste (have acid reflux, so I actively avoid spicy foods). The rice was good (I added extra scrambled eggs, additional fee) and the plate is more than enough for two people. The egg rolls have cream cheese inside. Though not my taste, my roommate enjoyed it with the remoulade it comes with. Overall, between the cleanliness of the location, the service of the staff, the portion size, and value for money, I will be back to sample other items from the menu.

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    Was craving some Crab Fingers, and got them!! Lol also ordered the Roasted Oysters. I ordered the…read moreLive Maine Lobster. Everything was sooo good!! Something not pictured was the Crawfish. It was nice and clean and tasted really good. The restaurant was packed with a lot of out of towners and families. We were seated quickly and served quickly. Our waiter was very sweet and attentive. I only gave 4 stars because there was a waitress who was in the restroom when i was in there. She came out of her stall after i came out of mine and another young lady exited hers... she stood behind us fixing her hair, (we thought she was waiting for her turn to use the sink), she sneezed in her hand and walked out the bathroom. The other young lady at the sink asked me if i witnessed her not washing her hands and i stated yes, but im heading out right now. When we walked out, the waitress was already waiting on another table. I waived down one of the waitresses to let her know someone should have a conversation with her, but coincidentally, the same woman in the restroom washing her hands had already informed her. Thankfully that waitress went to alert the manager on duty but just know, that was very disgusting and i hope something was done about that. Other than that, good time at pappadeaux!

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    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    0.6 miWest University, Braeswood Place
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    $20-30 We ordered the 3 shrimp egg rolls, beef and broccoli,…read moreand the walnut shrimp. Everything we had was delicious. We highly recommend giving it a try. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot

    I've been a happy patron of Hu's Cooking ever since they opened the year before the pandemic, but…read morebecause of their instant success and local renown from their excellent eats, speedy service, busy-but-not-crowded vibes (see: their 1000+ Yelp reviews) I've never felt the need to drop a review of my own - until just this week. On my most recent visit we ordered mapo tofu with pork intestines off the specials menu - a hybrid of two of my favorite Sichuan-style dishes. The blend of bouncy, savory morsels amidst tender, saucy tofu was at once revolutionary and so obvious; why hadn't I yet seen this at any other restaurant? And sure, innards may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's important for you to know that none of my past orders from the 50+ item menu have ever failed me, whether enjoyed in the restaurant or at home. Maybe you'd prefer the aromatic, classic, perfectly balanced three-cup chicken? Or the sweet-skinned duck, glazed so delicately that specks of sugar crystal threaten to jump off onto the plate as you pick up a juicy slice with your chopsticks? And if you're vegetarian, might you consider the punchy garlic eggplant or the wok-kissed string beans? I could go on. Do yourself a favor and come see for yourself, though I'd recommend parallel parking on the neighborhood streets behind the restaurant rather than the rocky parking lot, to save you some trouble. Bring friends and chow down family style - you'll need help covering as much of the menu as you can, but you'll definitely have to come back to try everything.

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    2.1 miMedical Center
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    I came here for the first time on a Saturday afternoon…read more The owner Ericka explained it was there soft opening. As they had just moved from Bourban Sizzler @ 2114 Holly Hall to two doors down to Irie Sizzler @ 2122 Holly Hall. But it's the same owners. Designed with fun Jamaican decor. Service - Ericka the owner/server was great. She chatted with us, was friendly. Provided good service. There was a DJ spinning some great tunes, for there soft opening. Food - I ordered the oxtail combo $29.49, which comes with rice/peas and cabbage and 2 plantains. With the combo you are allowed one additional meat of jerk chicken or stewed chicken, or curry goat (I think). The food was tasty. Plan to visit again. She also offered chicken soup, which was yum, great on the cool day. Drinks - I asked Ericka if they sold adult bevy's, as I had seen on the Bourban Sizzler Yelp page. She said no, but they had some carribean soft drinks and juices. I got the pineapple & Guava, expectedly sweet, but not overbearing. Wishing this black owned business much succes.

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    This was my first time in. The staff was super nice and friendly. I'm new to the sushi game so I…read morehad a lot of questions. And they had no problem answering any of them. It was pretty slow so the staff were very attentive!

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