This place offers an interesting and unique take on Korean food. It is definitely not your typical Korean dining experience. I saw this place go viral online and was excited to give it a try. The standout dishes for our table were the Spicy Rigatoni and Pork Galbi. Both were incredibly flavorful and well executed. The galbi in particular was tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious. The dishes that did not stand out as much to me were the Steak Diane Pasta, which is one of their more popular items. It reminded me a bit of a burger, likely due to the sauce, and the New York strip was quite chewy. I also was not too impressed with the bulgogi salad, as it felt like a standard salad topped with bulgogi without much added creativity. Overall, the food was good across the board. The service is done through a ringed bell. I am glad I got the chance to try this spot. read more

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We visited Da O'n for their lunch set menu, as it looked like they had great options. We were not disappointed - we started off with the mini pancake trio, which included kimchi pancake, chive pancake, and seafood pancake. I loved the thought of getting a little of everything since I always have a hard time deciding. They were tasty, but I did wish for a little more crunch. Nonetheless, a good start. We also got the kimchi fried rice and the set menu with tofu soup and the fried pork cutlet. The soup and cutlet were solid, and I really liked how the kimchi fried rice had bits of fried garlic and pieces of pork. The egg around my rice mound was a wonderful touch. The portions were large, and the service was super nice and friendly. Would definitely come back to try their dinner menu! read more

The menu was really exciting to me- I love Korean fusion. The dining space is styled very nicely and a great place to enjoy a date or have a nice dinner with friends. Atmosphere is a ten. The actual food itself was not a home run for what I expected but still really good. The concept is great. And service was friendly and prompt. Don't think I'd come back because the food wasn't necessarily what I wanted in terms of richness- Steak Diane pasta wasn't the full flavor I wanted but will recommend for anyone that wants a good date place. read more

We recently dined at Da O'n Restaurant, which currently features a Korean-Italian fusion concept, and it was such a unique and memorable experience. The dining space is cozy and intimate, with three private dining rooms. Each table has a bell you can ring for service. The service throughout the meal was very friendly and attentive. We started with the beef tartare bruschetta. The flavor was incredible, but the beef slices were very large which made it difficult to eat gracefully. For our entrees, we ordered the Napa cabbage galbi-tang soup, Steak Diane pasta, and pork galbi. The soup was just okay; it wasn't the bold, rich depth you typically expect from authentic Korean soups. However, the Steak Diane pasta was scrumptious. The sauce was unbelievably delicious. We dipped the pork galbi into it because the sauce was plentiful and it made it better. The pork galbi was already tasty on its own, but that sauce took it to another level. The chef and owner, Kevin, came to our table at the end of the meal to ask for feedback on the beef tartare bruschetta (we were the first to try it), and we happily shared our thoughts along with feedback on the entire meal. He was genuinely open and receptive and even shared the story behind the restaurant concept, which was inspired by his childhood. He also explained that the restaurant's name means "all good things will come to you," which was very meaningful. It was delightful to connect with him and see how open he was to improving his dishes. We returned a week later to try more items: the crispy cheese bites, spicy pork rosé rigatoni, hot stone spicy pork, and spicy brisket soup. The hot stone spicy pork on a bed of purple rice was one of our favorites. It was moist and very flavorful. The spicy brisket soup had a much more robust flavor than the previous soup we tried. The rosé rigatoni was sweeter than expected, but wasn't bad. The crispy cheese bites weren't our favorite. They lacked depth of flavor and had a mochi-like texture. We did order the beef tartare bruschetta again since it was one of our favorites last time, and it was even better as Kevin implemented our suggestion of cutting the beef smaller. As we were leaving, Kevin met us at the door again to get feedback on our second visit, and we really appreciated that he had already implemented some of our suggestions from the first time. Kevin - we would be happy to be your guinea pigs anytime and will be back again. read more

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Re-review after multiple visits. Service here has always been excellent. Very welcoming and helpful. Love the button so I don't constantly get inturrupted- so korean. Just fyi, their special lunch menu is now weekdays only. Seems like a good deal- will be returning! Also, they are open all the holidays including NYE! I had Tonkatsu today. It is sooo soft and melts. Sauce is not so buttery anymore; I can eat it all without getting tired. This is the best korean tonkatsu place in town. Also had ginseng chicken soup - one of my favorite. I have recommended this place to so many people who love korean food already. Just keep in mind- they do traditional food very well, but also has many modern fusion options too. Again, all delicious. Love this place as always. I really hope this place does well and stay open forever. Oh, and please try their mocktails. read more

Got the mackerel, the gochujang pasta, and the spicy pork over rice, and everything was really good. The gochujang pasta especially stood out, super creamy and flavorful. The mackerel was cooked to perfection, and the spicy pork was really flavorful as well. Service was great! everyone was really nice and attentive. Parking was easy, which is always a plus. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the pork jewel rice cake when we went, but I'd definitely come back to try their other dishes. The ambience was really nice too, and they even have private rooms, which is great for groups or special occasions. read more

DA O’N - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came with a group of friends and we loved everything we got- Soy Salmon, Steak Diane pasta, Gochujang pasta, Brisket soup, Beef galbi ribs and Spicy pork over rice. I loved the soy salmon and the gochujang pasta the most, but it's hard to pick favorites too. We loved the cocktails as well and the standout drinks were Seoul Spectrum, the Blue Plum drink and the Velveteen Brew. Definitely worth the visit and when we came it wasn't that busy either. Servers were super sweet and friendly and gave us great recommendations. Ambience is really great with private rooms for larger groups as well. read more

DA O’N - Soy salmon, banchan, gochujang pasta, steak Diane - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

We randomly picked this restaurant since we were on Katy freeway side. It turned out to be more than we anticipated . Food and service were good. The ambiance is nice. Glad we choose it. read more

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Modern Take on Korean Cuisine Tony the Kitchen Manager took care of us for the night - huge thanks to him. He was absolutely delightful and passionate about the food. After he gave us a detailed run down of the menu we ordered: Beef Tartare, Soy Salmon over Rice, Steak Diane Pasta, and Spicy Brisket Soup. I'm typically a sucker for tartare, but for this tartare, not so much. It looked pretty unappetizing. Why? It looked like ground beef you'd get from the grocery store. I've never had tartare look like it came straight out of a meat grinder... and although it tasted decent, the presentation def took away from it. The Steak Diane Pasta was also a let down for us. The steak was cooked and seasoned beautifully, but the pasta was heavy and the sauce tasted reminiscent of mustard. Let's just say we opted to finish the steak. Now, on to the good stuff, the Soy Salmon over Rice. Hands down our favorite dish of the night. Since it had been marinated for so long, the salmon was a flavor bomb!! The portion of salmon was also huge, totally worth it. A purple multi grain rice, egg yolk, and bed of salad also accompanied the salmon, making for the perfect combo. The Spicy Brisket Soup was a close second - rich and perfectly spicy. Incredible. Overall, service was awesome, the food was a bit on the pricey side with some dishes falling short of expectation and other dishes just absolutley nailing it. There is room for improvements and with a few tweaks, I could see this place nailing ALL the dishes. Looking forward to see DA O'N grow. read more

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Service here was great and I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, however the food here is alright. We got several things to share: Army Stew: pretty basic, comes out in a large pot and has all the fixings--sausage, ramen, pork belly, tofu, etc. Steak Diane Pasta: the pasta sauce wasn't memorable, but the steak itself was tender, moist and cooked perfectly. Gochujang Pasta: was looking forward to this the most, but the dish tasted very one note--not much of a flavor profile here. The pasta was al dente, but overall very okay. Corn Cheese: again, standard Potato Pancake: this was crispy and had a nice bite to it. I quite enjoyed this. Soy Salmon: probably my favorite dish. It tasted the most flavorful as well as well-balanced. The fish was tender and seasoned and the sauce was tangy and savory. Again service was great and the staff was so welcoming and sweet, but food was just very okay to me. read more

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Finally got the chance to visit, and wow, every dish was great! Service was fast and they were very helpful when it came to recommendations. This place is perfect for a date night, but I actually prefer going during lunch because they have a separate lunch menu that includes a kimchi bacon pasta and soondubu, both which were very good. The seafood pancake was good, average. Really enjoyed the soy marinated salmon paired with the purple rice. You have to get the pork jowl rice cakes! If you love mushroom, the Steak Diane Pasta is a steak served on a bed of mushroom pasta. read more

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My aunt and uncle wanted to treat me out for my birthday and I decided to go to Dao'n Korean modern restaurant in Houston. They're located in the old Korean area in spring branch, with plentiful parking. When we came, it was pretty packed. Every table was occupied, but luckily we had a reservation. Each table had an ambient light, giving this place some nice dinner date vibes. They have a button on the wall that you press whenever you need any service. We ordered the steak Diane pasta, pork jowl rice cake, spicy brisket soup, and the seafood pancake. The seafood pancake was huge and easy to share. It's crispy on the outside an fluffy inside, and includes squid, shrimp, and green onions. The pork jowl and rice cake come with a sweet and spicy sauce and were pretty solid, the beans felt like they were like air fried tho? They tasted very airy. The spicy brisket soup has a deep beef flavor but the really take the "spicy" very seriously in this soup they also provide some purple rice for this dish. we got the steak Diane pasta with medium rare steak. The pasta includes mushrooms and is made with Diane sauce, which is very rich yet provides a good balance of creamy and savoriness. The steak was cooked perfectly and was seasoned well. The Diane sauce was sooo soo good too. On top of that, they make their own banchan here and they refill them for free as well. The kimchi here is really good. They have some interesting Korean fusion dishes here, I want to try more pastas like the gochujang one and the kimchi carbonara. I think this place is def worth checking out. read more

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I went to Da On and the pork jowl rice cake was absolutely mind blowing. The rice cake was crispy with a sweet flavor that paired really well with the rest of the dish, easily one of the best items here. I also tried the steak pasta, which was good, though I personally prefer the gochujang pasta more. The galbi tang was just okay for me and didn't have much flavor, so I probably wouldn't order that again. The pork over rice bowl was great as well and something I'd come back for every time. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and it's usually pretty slow so you can walk in without much of a wait. They also have three private rooms, which is a nice bonus if you want a more private dining experience. read more

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I never order tteokboki at a restaurant because it's so easy and cheap to make at home but this was unique so we tried it. It was so good! Also got a seollongtang but forgot to take a pic. There was little meat on the bones for that soup but it was still good. The pork ribs were average compared to all the other stuff but good nonetheless. It really had that smoky flavor of the charcoal. I would recommend trying the tteokboki and the pasta. read more

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Korean fusion spot in Spring Branch Korea Town that I've been dying to try and I'm so glad I finally did. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well done. The corn pancake was hands down my favorite -- crispy, sweet, and so addicting. We also had the fried rice cake, bulgogi, and the pasta with steak and every dish hit the mark. Fresh ingredients, great seasoning, and good portions. Service was friendly, the space felt casual, and overall it's a spot I'll definitely be coming back to. If you go, do yourself a favor and order the corn pancake. read more

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Hit or miss. New spot the half ribs were really good and the wagyu tartare. Interesting menu. It was nice to try, bulgogi was very meh for the price. Average bon chon. Nice interior not my cup of tea I can see people loving it read more

I came here on a Friday night around 9 PM and it was surprisingly very empty. Here is a list of things that were ordered: Soy Salmon over Rice Spicy Brisket Soup Gochujang Pasta The soy salmon over rice is a great choice if you're looking for a dish that's on the lighter/refreshing side. The fish was marinated well and I loved how the creaminess from the salmon and egg yolk was balanced out well with the greens and purple rice. Not to mention, the fried garlic chips added a boost of flavor As for the spicy brisket soup, at first I thought the broth was a little lackluster in flavor but to be honest, after eating the soy salmon and banchan (side dishes) that were slightly more salty, that could be why. Because when I ate the leftovers the next day, I thought it was perfectly fine. I also loved how there was more beef underneath the sliced brisket so I appreciate how they're not skimping on portions! Not to mention, the beef was tender and juicy. Last but not least, the gochujang pasta. I honestly don't know if I could distinctively taste the gochujang but it was still delicious! The service was friendly, attentive, and quick- I also appreciate them boxing up our leftovers. In terms of decorations, the exterior and interior are well-designed and the bathrooms were also very clean. Overall, Da'On is a little more on the pricey side but the quality of food was solid, the presentation was great, and I hope to come back and try other dishes! read more

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A modern twist on Korean food. Located in a small plaza strip. Easy to make reservation if needed. The inside was spacious with a casual and low lighting ambience. For our group of 6, we got seated in one of their private room. Their menu had a lot of their speciality items divided into different categories. We ordered the following to share as a group and it was plenty of food to go around: - seafood pancake - spicy squid and pork over rice - steak Diane pasta - gochujang pasta - soy salmon over rice - dak katsu ball - pork cutlet My favorite was the gochujang pasta and spicy squid and pork over rice. The gochujang pasta was definitely different. Not too spicy and great blend of flavors on the pasta sauce. Steak Diane pasta was also another great choice for pasta. Medium rare on the steak. The soy salmon was also good and I love that it was the purple rice versus white rice. A lot of their dishes came with purple rice and a spring mix salad. Great portion and quality was consistent between all the dishes. Services were friendly and quick. We didn't have to wait long for each dish. We were checked in often by the manager and also server. They also have a call button by the wall if you need anything. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and I would definitely come back to try more of their menu. read more

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Some hits and misses but decent overall. They are still waiting on their liquor license so only mocktails available for now. Pork platter was the best dish of the night with 3 varieties of pork, corn cheese and soybean stew. Gochujang pasta was very good but had 3 random raviolis along with the fettucine style noodles which was a little confusing. They tasted fine but I felt they were out of place. The crispy cheese bites are not very flavorful and too big and difficult to eat. Dak katsu balls were also underwhelming. read more

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We made a reservation here for my birthday this year and thoroughly enjoyed our time and meal here. Service was attentive and friendly. They gave us a room to ourselves and we could even close the doors if we wanted more privacy. My cousins really loved the experience. We ordered a handful of items and all ate the food as we gather in on each other's company. The food wasn't bad but on the pricier side. I did enjoy my appetizers and food options. We will definitely come back when there is another opportunity! read more

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Was a little weary about this place as it's a more modern style Korean restaurant. Would it just be bougie with mediocre food? Happy to say that wasn't the case. It's a solid Korean restaurant with great service and would be perfect for a casual meetup with a group of friends or date night as a lot of the dishes are for 2-3 people. They also have private rooms in case you have a larger group. Favorite dishes included the pork jowl rice cake, the steak diane pasta and the galbitang. The pork jowl rice cake included fried rice cake so it was very similar to tteok kkochi. The steak on the pasta was cooked perfectly and tasted a bit like stroganoff. It was a good balance to the other spicy dishes. The galbitang was not spicy and had a good amount of meat with a strong broth. Overall a good place to go if you want a change from traditional Korean food. read more

Came in for a quick bite and ordered the Soy Salmon and Soybean Soup. The Soy Salmon presentation was just ok..., but the flavor exceeded our expectations! The portions were very generous, which was great at first, but the heavy soy sauce made it a bit tiring toward the end. The side dishes definitely added to the overall experience, and the Soybean Soup was absolutely perfect. Great vibes and great service. Thank you for the meal! read more

DA O’N - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The restaurant is nice and service is good. Food is good and creative as well. We liked the crispy rice appetizer, nice and crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The steak pasta was good, the meat was tender. The soy salmon wasn't as memorable but still a nice dish to try! read more

DA O’N - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A cute korean restaurant for birthdays or get together! The drinks were delicious and my favorite is their pasta. Portions are decent size to share! read more

DA O’N - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Okay, okay...this place was hyped up for me but I decided not to go in with any expectations though! We ordered their pork skewers as an appetizer, but when you get it, the meat chunks are HUGE, and they give you 5 (corrected also) skewers! It's a lot of food for just two people! While it may disguise as an appetizer, it's really almost an entree, unless you have a party of 6 ! They really stress on family style and sharing throughout their menu but it's not really advertised that way. We really enjoyed the Diane pasta and the bone beef soup...but I do feel like this place is better shared with a larger crowd. They give you big portions! They also only give you one rice per soup order and a nice variety of banchan. *correction: previously, I said they were BYOB but I was wrong! They are not BYOB but will be obtaining their license to sell alcohol in May. The ambience and vibe really give a cozy, K-drama-esque date night vibe but I think they definitely need to tweak some things especially on their menu and truly add some smaller appetizers to their menu... read more

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My go-to Korean restaurant in this side of town. Food is consistently good. THE BEST ribs in town!!! MUST try!! Service is great! Staff is always so friendly and attentive! read more

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This spot aims for a more upscale, modern Korean fine-dining experience, and it certainly delivers on the ambiance...The interior is clean and stylish, with spacious seating and private rooms. However, the food didn't quite live up to the premium price tag for me. The meats were just okay, I didn't see any difference in quality from what you may get at some of these other more affordable Korean options down the street. My friend was bold to get the tartare (I wasn't a fan). All dishes were pretty solid but for the price point of 1-2x what you pay at other spots on this street. (For the vibes and the ambiance I suppose) I did like Tteokbokki though as my favorite dish of the night (well seasoned and had a satisfying crunch). The service was attentive, there's a call button you can hit like most Korean restaurants, we got some recommendations and I tried out a mocktail off their menu as well. Overall, it's a bit more pricey on some dishes which I already consider Korean cuisine to be overrated for the price point. Some hits and misses here, not sure I'll come back. read more

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I've been craving some katsu and was happy to see the pork cutlets on their menu. It was everything I wanted it to be. Crunchy, hot, tender, flavorful with the perfect accompaniments of the slightly sweet sauce, lightened with the brightness/freshness of the cabbage and the comfort of the seaweed rice. Perfect. While I was disappointed individual servings of some of their soups were only available at lunch time, they did have a mushroom porridge on the dinner menu so I had to try it and was not disappointed. It was delicious!! All their banchan was on point too. They were all good but the bean sprouts and cucumber kimchi were especially good. I could've eaten them by the bowlful. I can't wait to come back and try other items on their menu. read more

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Da'On is such a hidden gem in Houston! The stand out for me was the spicy pork and squid over rice - it had a perfect balance of heat and flavor without being overwhelming. The soy bean soup was just as good, comforting and hearty, and I loved that everything was flavorful without being too salty. Service was quick and friendly, and the food came out fresh and hot. They also gave us 2 mocktails (green apple and lychee) to try out and they were both so good! Definitely want to come back to try the other food items soon!! read more

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Good food and atmosphere. Consistency every single time our visit. Service always on point read more

DA O’N - Rice cake pork jowl - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a spacious Korean restaurant located in spring branch area. I really wanted to like this place, but personally it was WAY too salty for me. I had pork jowl rice cake & spicy pork over rice and it was just too salty. The staff were nice and menu had a variety of food, but the only thing that I thought it was decent was beef tartare arrowroot noodles (least salty out of everything else I had). read more

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A friend chose this spot for dinner. We had a reservation for 10 people. We walked in and the host admitted he forgot (but did have us down). We waited a few minutes when he went to set up the private room in the back for us (we ended up with 12 people and he accommodated us). The waiter told us they ran out of kimchi for the night which is very strange for a Korean restaurant. The banchan wasn't good (American broccoli, seafood pancake (gummy), red onions, and radish). I got the gochujang pasta. It came with fettuccine, three raviolis (I got lucky bc the menu said two), pork, and onions. It was heavily sauced (too much, was swimming in sauce). There was definitely a kick but the sauce was good. Under the pasta were onion. Lots of them. Service was very good, but the food didn't impress me enough to return. $26 is very pricey for this dish. We were told at the end of the meal we'd get free mocktails if we wrote a review which explained a lot. Online there were lots of 4-5 stars but my friends were in agreement that the meal didn't stand out. read more

DA O’N - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Da o'n is a great Modern Korean restaurant with a nice vibe. It has some great classic korean dishes. I got the tofu soup and mackeral. Great umami flavors and large portions. My fiance got the fire chicken. It has a lot of great mocktail options and we tried the yuzu mojito mocktail. So yummy. Try the lunch special, it won't disappoint! read more

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The food is great and the ambiance is top tier The service is also great, workers are nice and friendly. read more

DA O’N - Salmon rice bowl - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really enjoyed this place a lot. The staff was really nice and told us about the influence is New York based. Comped my buddy and I a gin and yuzu cocktail. Overall great meal and would for sure come back. read more

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The food was great and it was not super busy when I went. The variety of the pork meat platter was nice and allow for different flavor combinations. Eating the meat with lettuce and vegetables made it not so heavy. The pasta was good as well. It was a good balance of creamy and a little bit of spicy. read more

DA O’N - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was miss. There was no flavor in the Napa cabbage soup that we had to ask for salt, and the pork jowl was sooo chewy it was inedible. Da O'n was Da' O'ff read more

DA O’N - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Nifty take as a self described modern Korean cuisine. Tried a number of dishes here and overall everything was pretty good. I highly recommend the gochujang pasta and the pork platter. read more

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This spot was such a gem! We had a last minute plan to pick a nearby restaurant and I found this on Yelp and was able to easily book a table online right away! This spot is super aesthetic and service was friendly, they have a bell to press when you need anything. They have a lot of good Korean food options but you have to try the steak pasta, it is incredible. I literally finished my entire dish spotless and my bf was like yup I know you enjoyed that LOL. The steak is juicy and flavorful and goes well with the pasta sauce and noodles were yummy. We got the non alcoholic drink cocktails which were also delicious! Great amount of banchan, the only thing is their seafood pancake took a while to come and it wasn't crispy, but would try again if they could fix that! Definitely get the pasta if I didn't mention it enough times already LOL. read more

DA O’N - Steak Pasta MUST TRY FRFR - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing amazing restaurant with super creative Korean fusion menu options. Emily is the nicest most welcoming host ever and the food is incredible. Drinks are also super tasty (they have great mocktail options as well). Come here if you want some gooooood food and good vibes read more

DA O’N - Spicy pork rigatoni, cheese bites, and pork - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas