For all of the gamers there are in Houston I can't believe they haven't put a gaming cafe yet in…read moreChinatown. I can guarantee 99% of the people (esp the guys) who go to Dun Huang Plaza probably grew up playing games like LoL/DoTA/Starcraft with their buddies. I'm glad that this place adds another activity to the area! Right now most of the stuff to "do" in Chinatown besides eating/drinking is either karaoke or escape rooms. I really enjoy this place because (1) It's well priced. Only $4/hr for 1080p and $5/hr for 1440p, so can think of it like paying for a movie ticket (at least that's how long I can handle playing for nowadays) (2) It's open late until 2-3AM, can totally go here to hang with friends late night (3) The equipment is great overall. Mechanical keyboards, big monitors, good hardware, and comfy seats Some things to keep in mind (1) Not sure if microphones are any good. The headphones were fine acoustically, but I didn't manage to try out the microphones and had trouble seeing whether they had mics. If you're with a smaller group though you guys can usually hear each other by just talking and sitting next to each other (2) You have the own the game and have an account first in order to play the game. You have to login to access your Steam/Origin/etc account on the computer in order to play the game you want (3) A lot of the initial login screens and computers are set up in some Chinese system which is confusing at first but it's still really easy to find the game you want (and I don't know any Chinese!) I will definitely be coming back next time I have a hangout with friends who enjoying playing games

Cool place really like the games they have on the computers. The employees are super friendlyread more

This was our first time ever going here and we all had a blast. My son loved it. The food was…read moreamazing as well my husband and I both got burgers and they were so good. Everyone was friendly as well!

Pricing and promos. I came here with my 5yo daughter during…read morea school day off and took advantage of their $15 a person all you can play promo from before noon (11am open) to 4pm. She doesn't reach the 4 feet height requirement so she couldn't do the gravity ropes or laser tag, but we came for bowling anyways. Since we got there shortly after 11am, the line wasn't too long and we got a bowling lane. Bowling shoes are $5, so even with the promo, you still are paying $41 for 2 people. Bowling. Bowling is by the hour NOT game, which I find annoying. They WILL shut down your lane in the middle of a game, and you'll never know who was going to win if you're playing against your friends Or even if you're going for a personal best. UGH, this is probably my biggest complaint. once your hour is done, You can put your name on a waitlist for another lane if you are doing the all you can play. This was bad timing for us because I just ordered lunch, so the waitress had to move our stuff to one of the back tables and deliver our food there. Food. Waitstaff is friendly and helpful. They will even get you water to your table, no charge. This time I ordered the cheese pizza kids meal ($7) and boneless chicken wings ($12) for lunch. I like that their kids' meals are reasonably priced, but then they make us order food too... hm. lol Food was decent, minus the brussel sprouts side which was an extra $2 and just boiled, not fried & crispy like what I was expecting. Next time, maybe just ask for the fruit (orange slices) as a side? Arcade. The promo included a $10 arcade card per person which was 50 credits. Each game is about 7.5 to 10 credits. I thought the Wicked Tuna game gave us the most tickets (40ish) with the least amount of skill & luck. With two $10 cards, we came out with 200 tickets and got a squishy ball and candy. We weren't going for tickets though so I'm sure we could have gotten a little more if we tried and didn't play Mario Kart, but that was her fav game haha. At the redemption center, the attendant can easily combine cards and also add funds back to your card if you hit one of those machines that didn't work. Overall, we spent $30 (with tip) on lunch and $40 on play, so $70 for a mommy daughter play date on a school day off and stayed for about 3-4 hours. Not terrible. In this economy though, it's getting tougher to justify these entertainment visits as it quickly adds up! when really, my kid just wants to play video games .

I took my 7 year old here so we could determine if this was good place for a birthday rental. It is…read morepretty small, when you walk in you can see everything. It is a bunch of computers with a gaming headset, keyboard, and mouse. We had to ask a bunch of questions and ultimately decided on a hour of play. Let me first state I am not a gamer so this review is based on my non-gaming perspective. We selected two computers but one was not working so we had to shift so we could be next to each other. We chose our computer and had to setup our accounts, I think that took away from our hour. My kid wanted to play Fortnite and it took a while to login and get started but we were able to use accounts that were licensed from the store or you could use your own. I decided to switch to Among Us about half way in and the chat was LOUD. I used the sound key on the keyboard but it barely changed a thing, there was no volume control on the headset so I took it off. After 2.5 rounds my time was up so I just waited for my child to finish. As we were leaving a noticed the once 25% full place was about at 75% so it can fill up quickly and we went on a Sunday afternoon. Would I go back, maybe but bring a jacket, it was freezing.

Off on a day in Uber while I was online and I was bored, I was just around near the area to get…read moresomething to do, and this place was recommended to me via Yelp considering what my interests are. Hey, not bad for a 10 series card graphics computer set. Though would be nice as well and I wish, if you have the space and area to dedicate to have some people bring their own setups and stuff. ::Pros:: + Nice, cozy gaming environment + Computers are solid, and the fact that you have old-school arcade stuff is a bonus + Rates are comfy with bonus times on 7 dollars on an hour charge, and the further you seem to get to it, the more discounted it gets. ::Cons:: - Nothing much really, but just watch out and inform the guy in front if your computer crashes (it's a ggleap thing). He'll happily help you oit.

I might just have to do a national barcade tour. We were here on Sunday afternoon, so there were…read morepeople everywhere, but I still had a blast. This place serves food, drinks, and has plenty of games! You can either buy your tickets in person or online beforehand. It's $12 for entry and you can stay as long as you want and come and go with unlimited game access. From what I can tell, some days have specials. Only additional purchases are food and drinks, obviously. They have pizzas, quesadillas, salads, dessert pizzas, and pizza burritos. I tried that last thing because I had never heard of it -- think of it as like a glorified hot pocket. It was delicious! I had a salad to balance things out, and I'll surprised by how hefty it was! Since I had never had their cider before, I decided to do a flight of five. When I placed my order, I was expecting them to give me a tray of five 1 oz pours... But instead, they told me the flight will consist of five 5 oz cups.... WHOA. So I grabbed the first two and had to come back for the rest after I finished. Every single one was delicious, but I really liked the mango habanero and the one with the coconut. Now, the games... I rarely come to a barcade that has TWO Guitar Hero setups. And they had plenty of classic cabinets, air hockey, Mario Kart, shooting games... Claw machines... It was quite epic. By the way, the claw machines did cost extra, and I peeped a party room in the back that had those interactive team floor games! That would be fun to reserve for a special occasion. This place really impressed me. If you enjoy games in a bar setting, I would recommend this spot if you are in the Houston area.

Cidercade is a good option for a big group activity that's (thankfully!) indoors, away from the…read moreHouston heat. I've been there with a group of adults and also with a group of kids, and just note that while it's totally fine (and very fun!) for kids, it's probably better for adults--there's no kid security check-in at the front, and the building is very big, with lots of games. We ordered a pizza from a touchscreen by a food window, and the pizza was actually pretty good, much better than I was expecting at an arcade. The downside was that, in the lunch rush, it took 30-40 minutes for that one pizza to come out, though you could tell they were individually making each item in the big pizza oven. If you want drinks, you separately order those at the front, near where you check in, which is a little odd to have two separate food/drink ordering spots. When we walked in, we paid for a wristband, which gave "free" access to all of the arcade games, except for the claw machines, which required you to buy an extra card.

Stopped by Game Guys recently and had a great experience! As soon as I walked into the TCG area,…read moreJaelen greeted me and was super patient. I'm pretty new to the trading card world, and he took the time to explain things and answer all my questions without making me feel overwhelmed. Pricing-wise, it wasn't too bad for the items I was looking at. You might pay a slight premium compared to smaller or private sellers, but you have to balance it with the huge inventory, the nice storefront, and the fact that they have plenty of helpful staff on hand. Thanks again, Jaelen!

Everyone I spoke to was incredibly hospitable, except for one person I interacted with twice at the…read morecard seller's stall. She was extremely rude and seemed to detest being there. I tried to ask simple questions, but I was afraid to because of her attitude. I think I'll just go somewhere else to buy and sell cards. I'd rather feel welcome at a place than feel uncomfortable. You all would have received a one star review, but the ones who made me feel welcome are the reason why I didn't.

I've been here for a birthday party and it was pretty decent…read more They have a full bar and kitchen. I had a few cocktails but didn't bowl. Food was decent. Standard bowling alley food. The service was okay. I did most of my transactions at the bar because I was with a larger party.

Annette B. I visited Palace Social on September 26th with a…read moregroup of ladies, and we had a wonderful time! From the food and drinks to the bowling, everything was great. The staff was very professional, friendly, and attentive to our needs. Anytime we needed anything, they were right there to assist us. The ambiance was beautiful and welcoming. There were several birthday celebrations taking place, which made the atmosphere lively and fun. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and all the ladies truly enjoyed themselves. I want to sincerely thank Palace Social for the wonderful hospitality they showed us. We had a fantastic time and look forward to visiting again!

Cheap drinks, smelled like fart…read more Not sure of the intended audience, arcades, consoles, anime stuff, etc.

Great place! Highly recommend, the wings were really good. Service was friendly and fast! They have…read moreall sorts of fun arcade games and plenty of pool tables! Ambiance was great as well overall great fun place!