Stopped by because this was one of the restaurants in the area without a wait, and overall the food is okay, but not sure if we will be going back. The food was very oily and left us feeling sluggish, but the service was friendly! Cumin beef: 5/5 husband loved it and thinks it was the highlight of the meal. It was a good level of spicy for those who like Szechuan spice. Hot Tango Fish Fillet: 4/5 generous portions and very sweet. I was a little disappointed it wasn't necessarily 'hot' but would recommend it. Just be forewarned, it's a bit more greasy than I would like and there's not much nuance in flavor. Pork Belly Bao: 2/5 Truly regret ordering this and would not recommend it. There are so many good baos in the area which is why this was so disappointing. The baos themselves were rubbery and the meat had a weird gamey flavor that was very off putting. Overall, I would reluctantly recommend this place because it's not bad by any means and has some good dishes! But, with so many good restaurants in the area, there may be better options... read more

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The food here is as authentic and delicious as it gets. The tango fish fillet is such a simple, yet such a delicious plate of food that will make you want to come back to this place as soon as you can. read more

This was our first and last time coming here. We had high expectations do to the fact we saw multiple people enjoying their meal However, our waitress made the stay unpleasant. We came an hour before closing and she told us the cut off was 30 minutes before closing. We just wanted a couple of more minutes to look at something but she pressured us to make the decision in that moment. We decided to choose the dumplings which the woman told us told us would take 10 minutes. We waited 25. The problem here was not the wait time, it was the fact that she pressured us to make a decision an hour before closing but proceeded to still take more tables that ordered after us. I really hope everyone else had a better experience because we sure didn't read more

First time here. Ordered 6 dishes for a party of 9 and we cleared everything on the table. Don't bring your spicy-intolerable friends here; this would be a nightmare for them. Eggplant - not a spicy dish and delicious! A nice intermission from all the other numbing spice (Mala) dishes. Pork and pepper - also not very spicy, still very bold in flavor. Crispy boneless chicken - this plate was empty before 5 minutes. Super crispy, and the garlic seasoning really accentuates the flavor. You can't go wrong with this one. Cumin lamb - star of the show for me. I'm heavily biased in favor of lamb, but I do feel that they nailed the authenticity of this dish. I appreciated it being more on the dry side, which lets the cumin dictate the flavor more. Rice is complimentary and you can ask for refills. The owner is a very nice person to talk to. Men's restroom was fine, but could use a more frequent clean. read more

Good food, big portion, decent price, friendly staffs. We had the cumin beef and tofu dried pot, both were delicious. We asked for mild spicy, it's great to eat it with rice. read more

Hunan Bistro - Dry Pot QQ Tofu, delicious - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wow we were amazed by the quality of the food at this casual restaurant! We wanted to dine at the famous Mensho, but the line was hours long! So we ducked into this place and got a table immediately. Ordered the sizzling fish, garlic shrimp, noodles - everything was so tasty esp the fish! It's pricey but worth the experience - they bring it to you sizzling in spicy oil so yummy. Only two ladies working the whole room but they were extremely efficient and kind - even gave us a bunch of guava candy at the end for my kids. Please check this place out and enjoy! read more

Never ever order from this place. They are extremely dirty. Customer service is awful. We have found hairs in our food, and they refused to credit us back for our order. Gross read more

The sauce on the clam was really thick and it was on the saltier side. This dish is supposed to be spicy but they were able to leave off the spice. BE CAREFUL when ordering the steam butterfly shrimp if you don't want spicy. The menu doesn't indicate it's spicy anywhere so I ordered it and didn't ask for less spice or none at all. As you can tell on the picture it was full of spice and the shrimp is black (which indicates it's not fresh)! For $30 on that dish it wasn't worth it at all. Service was good. There was only 1 server when we dined and she was running around between 6 tables by herself. She was the server and cashier all at once. She did warn us the shrimp would take 25 mins to steam so by the time we got that dish it was about 30ish minutes out. Again, not worth the wait unless if you was mushy shrimp. Inside had soft Chinese music playing with black ceiling. Had 3 big tables to fit large groups and a bunch of smaller tables. If you're sitting in the middle most likely you won't feel the AC but if you sit against the wall you'll feel it! read more

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This restaurant is one of the restaurants in Dun Huang plaza that has lines. (The main one is the popular shabu shabu.) I had to wait like 10 minutes for a party of two even though it was closer to 9 PM on a week night. The parking lot here is also crowded. If you park in the structure, it's a bit of a walk because the restaurant is on the other side of the plaza. I shared three dishes with my eating partner: Mr & Mrs Smith, water boiled fish, and cumin lamb. We had to order rice, and it was like $2 per bowl. Cumin lamb was more wet than I'm used to. Other than that, those 3 dishes were really good. Flavors were on point. Service was ok. The lady was so busy, I felt so bad for her. There is a restroom in the back. read more

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One of my friends said this was her favorite Chinese restaurant so I had to give it a try! I got the water boiled fish and cumin beef - both were delicious (the cumin beef was pretty spicy, the fish wasn't too oily which was great). Service is pretty slow but to be expected. Prices were around $16-19 per dish. Would definitely return!! read more

unfortunately I had one of the worst experiences at any restaurant. I was served salmon that was undercooked and slimy. I don't take any chances with seafood. So I asked to change for the beef. The owner placed the food and said try this because this is the last time! You always change, which is a lie because I hardly ever come here. They clearly had me confused with someone else. The owner was extremely rude. So I said don't worry I won't come back. Then the manager Abel came after and tried to tell me I wasn't welcome. Of course this was after I already said I wouldn't be coming back to this terrible place. So be careful and make sure you eat your undercooked food or they will tell you that you are not welcome. read more

Omg? Is this the best Chinese restaurant in Chinatown now? Love their shrimp fried rice. Yet to try their lobster. I'm so excited to try that. Have to request it in advance. The green beans are great. I always order the cumin beef. Water boiled fish is a fan favorite. It looked like all the tables were ordering the garlic shrimp. The shrimp looked like it was in a yogi pose haha! Have to get the jasmine tea to complement all the food. read more

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If you're into bold and flavorful dishes with a hint of spice, then you're truly in for a treat. I found this gem of a place while wandering Dun Huang Plaza looking to try something new and this place did not disappoint. The service was quick to assist and ambiance is nice and clean. Here are some of the dishes that I highly recommend: Steamed Pork Belly w/ Brown Sauce This dish is considered a staple dish in most Chinese cuisines. The pork belly really just melts in your mouth and combination of the sweetness and spiciness of the sauce really compliments the meat. The cherry on top is the soft-pillowy bao buns the dish comes with. Hot Tango Fish This dish is a variation of the traditional Spicy Boiled Fish. In my opinion, the Hot Tango Fish blows the traditional variation out of the park. The sweetness from the marinated napa cabbage pairs perfectly with the spiciness of the fish. This dish is a must try. read more

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VERY GOOD FOOD, very authentic, good service and cute building. We went here last minute because another place we wanted to try had a long line. read more

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we order food to be picked up on May 16th. As our order was not ready, we waited it to be ready and we can see the cook who is cooking is smoking at the same time, needless to say no hand gloves are on. Also, the waiter drop food on the floor while going to the serving table, but picked up & put back into tray. questionable hygiene habits. read more

My party of seven walked in on an afternoon as a pitstop of a long road trip. I can only imagine how we looked, bundled in sweats and car slippers, straggling into the well-organized and dainty restaurant, backpacks and tacky fanny packs hanging from our limbs... Despite this all, we were seated immediately and our waiter did not hesitate to offer us drinks, nor did she blink when we had a mixed variety of requests. We bought many dishes, maybe five in total. We usually eat at the one in our hometown, in Frisco, and we were happy to discover that Hunan Houston holds up to our expectations! The menu is extensive, and everyone ordered their favorites and split it family style. Our fish was super tender (it melts in your mouth!) and the chili in our spicy dishes were so powerful, my mom, a spice veteran, had a running nose and was looking for more before her plate was cleared! There were also traditional desserts that some of our older family members remembered from their hometowns in China, and made them smile with nostalgia. You can bet there were no leftovers to take home! read more

Hunan Bistro - Our feast! - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Small place with big flavors. Be prepared to try something new. Presentation on everything was impressive . I think the pork was my favorite. Staff was very helpful in guiding my choices so be sure to ask them and order a variety. read more

Hunan Bistro - Steamed Pork - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is soo fresh and flavorful. The scallion pancake is nice and crispy,the pork belly is really tender and fatty that's what makes it so good. The lady at the counter was really nice. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown. But keep in mind. This is not your Americanized Chinese food. And Hunan means spicy. But they will cook to your request on how spicy you like. They may not have lunch menu, but their portion is huge. Try this restaurant with an open mind to experience new flavors. read more

Hunan Bistro, a hidden gem in Houston Chinatown serving delicious Hunan dishes. Their steamed fish with noodles is one of my favorite read more

Hunan Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I really love the food here! It tastes amazing, and the nice jazz music gives a nice relaxing and fancy vibe to the place. The service is great because the waiters are so nice and want to make sure that you are 100% comfortable. The only thing is that they have a bit of leaky toilet in the men's restroom. Other than that the bathroom and everything else was grate! read more

I've been here a few times the food is always excellent. Great service, quick and friendly. This is authentic Hunan cuisine, similar to what I've had in NYC and Hunan itself. Spicy just like it should be without all the oil I see in a lot of Asian restaurants. Price is a bit high but I'd consider dinner here a treat. Definitely going to be one of my regular spots read more

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I had the Hunan Beef Rice Noodle for $9.99. It was good and spicy but the noodles were very oily. I'm suffering from sodium overload right now. Not a lot of beef, peanuts, or veggies. The only veggies were some chopped up green onions. Looks like a lot from the picture, but once you mix it up, it's not as much as you think. It's mostly noodles - they're hiding under the peanuts and beef in the picture of my entree. Customer service was very good and the restaurant was clean. Located in the shopping strip at 9889 Bellaire Blvd. suite D-254. It's hard to find. Google Maps takes you to the parking lot of this large strip center, but doesn't take you directly to the establishment. I ended up parking and wandering around and found it - but that's not the restaurant's fault. You can blame Google Maps for that. :) Don't get it confused with "Spicy Hunan Chinese Restaurant" which is literally straight across the parking lot in a different building. read more

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The food was great! Water boiled fish in chili - The fish was veryyy tender and sauce/broth it came in was spicy and flavorful. Perfect with rice! Sizzling tofu with seafood - The tofu was soft in the inside but had a nice crispy, saucy skin on the outside. It was really tasty. There was good amount of seafood and mushrooms throughout the dish. Pork belly buns - this was a good mix of meatiness and fattiness, which was great! It's a different flavor than most braised pork belly I've tried, but in a good way. It was serve with some greens, that reminded me of the collard greens taste. read more

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Nice staff and customer service. I tried the Diced Chicken with Human Sauce. It was average. They don't have a Lunch Special Menu here unfortunately. Their regular sized entree is smaller than my usual Hunan restaurant's Lunch Special plate. Also, their entree costs 40% more for less food. read more

This is definitely a regular go-to spot for me when it comes down to craving hunan style food in the Chinatown area. It's a small restaurant and can get packed easily on the weekends. But during the weekdays, there's not much of a crowd, so you can occasionally enjoy a nice quiet dinner here. When it comes down to the food, I honestly have never had a bad dish here. Every dish has great flavor, with a no-kidding spicy level (so adjust accordingly), and nice portions. For 2 people we got: Cumin Lamb (a dish we can't avoid whenever we come here, absolutely favorite, great flavor) Steamed Pork Belly with Buns (first time trying this, and I liked how the pork belly is not dripping in fat/oil and the buns that came with this dish is a different take to it. Rice with this is the best way to devour it) Egg w/ Eggplant and Pepper Salad (also a first with this one, and loved it!) Meatball w/ Mushroom Soup (they don't offer much soup options here, but this one is a must if you're trying soups, especially for mushroom lovers) And as always, the eyes are bigger than the stomach, and we ended up with leftovers. With great food and friendly service, I highly recommend trying out this place if you're in the area. read more

Hunan Bistro - Steamed Pork Belly with Buns - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Excellent food and service. Truly, this place has only gotten better with a bigger, more robust menu. Their sushi is excellent and affordable. Nice update to the decor as well - great ambiance. read more

For what may be the best Chinese food I've ever had, I will let a Flowers seller named Brandon serenade you. The Killers - Hunan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIZdjT1472Y I did my best to save some When the food came out on time But to the Cumin I surrendered The kid who brought the food was kind And sometimes I get hungry When I reach the Hunan door Close your eyes, clear your noise Smell the food Are we Hunan or are we Jiangsu? My Tofu is vital, my hot pot's cold And I'm on my chair Looking for the chopsticks Are we Cumin or are we Lamb, sir? Pay my respects to rice and noodles Because the lamb is just so good Give my regards to Seoul and Ramen They always did the best they could And so long to the Dim Sum You taught me everything I know Wave goodbye, order well You've really got to go Are we Hunan or are we Shandong? Chonqing Chicken is vital, my appetizer's cold And I'm on my second helping Looking for the Soy sauce Are we Cumin or are we Lamb, sir? Will your system be alright When you use the loo tonight? There is no discount we're receiving Let me know, are you all done eating? Are we Hunan or are we Anhui? My server's coming, my water's cold And I've got nummies in my teeth Looking for a toothpick Are we Cumin or are we Lamb, sir? *** This is probably the best Chinese restaurant I've ever eaten at. Even more than the legendary Xi'an of NYC. There is nothing like Hunan. It's paradise. What to get: Cumin Lamb, Tofu w/fish, and Chongqing Chicken. Three of the very best. What not to get: Caught up fighting over a table. There's always a race to get a table here. It's called the "Hunan Race." I'm not in the habit of routinely paying $15 per dish for dinner, but it's a pleasure at Hunan Bistro, and a regular one that I indulge in. I discovered real Chinese cuisine a few years ago, and since then I've probably eaten at a good 1,000 different places. The only one (outside Buffalo) that I've been back to 20 times (and counting) is Hunan. If Hannibal Lecter owned this place, it'd be Human Bistro. If they served food with the power of love, and were happy to be stuck with the same customers every night, they'd be Huey Lewis Bistro. And if it were named for my nether regions, it'd be Hugedamn Bistro. The dream girl says: "Hunan Bistro is so good! The lamb cumin dish is amazing! The roasted cauliflower was delicious! That chicken dish was really good! I love the tofu dish when it's spicy. The employees are super nice!" "That chicken dish" probably means the Chongqing Spicy Chicken. But again, Hunan is easily one of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever eaten at. In fact, it's one of the best restaurants of any kind, I've ever been to. The Lamb Cumin is one of the best of its kind of ever had. They're mid price, not cheap, but it's worth the price when you taste this wonderful delicious succulent Lamb, which is much more healthy than a lot of the greasy Sichuan Lamb Cumin dishes you'll find. And if they are as proud and confident in their food as they should be, it's Hubris Bistro. If you watch TV on your laptop while waiting for your food, it's HULU Bistro. If the Spicy Chicken goes straight to your butt, it's Huge Ass Bistro. If you get in a girl fight here it's Hold My Hoops Bistro. If you spend more on gas to get here than you do eating here, you may be driving a Hummer Bistro. If Drew Brees eats here, it's Whodat Bistro. If they refuse to play music by the Who, it's Whoban Bistro. And if a rap Clan eats here it's Wu-Tang Bistro. And if you're as promiscuous as me, but female, then I guess it's Who's-the-daddy Bistro. And if you're more into the Hungman Bistro, call me. read more

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Great service. The food is always delicious. High-quality and consistent. I regularly take my family here.

Delicious food and highly recommended! This is one of our favorite places to eat in Chinatown. Flavorful dishes that suit people with strong taste and enjoys spicy food! Gotta get the signature fish head dish! Our other faves are the dry pots, cumin beef or lamb, sizzling tofu and vegetables! Staff is friendly. The place is small so try to beat the peak dinner hours by going a little early. read more

A small restaurant with about 8 tables seating 4 to 8 people each. The ambiance is pleasant and good for a date or family dinner. We got: 1. The Tofu Seafood- excellent all around dish. Everyone enjoyed it and it was the first one to be finished. 2. Garlic fish filets pieces over Napa cabbage in wok HEI flavored garlic sauce- absolutely delicious! Perfect for people who need some veggies in their meal. 3. Green beans with dry chilies and green onions - very flavorful for such a simple dish. 4. Crispy fried thinly sliced intestines with chillies- spicy hot crispy intestines that my daughter raves about. It's definitely an acquired taste! Even though my husband and I are not into it, we tried a few after seeing her go at it. Very well seasoned and crispy! We went back for more. Lol. Warning though- does not taste good when it's cold! 5. Kung Pao Chicken- if you've had the original back in the day, you know it's a white garlic sauce. Theirs is just soy sauce. So we couldn't sync with it. So out of the five dishes, four were fabulous! That's an excellent rate of happiness for trying out new dishes at a new restaurant! The service was a bit slow since only 2 waiters were working the dine-in and to-go. Their to-gos seem to be very popular. But they were friendly and patient as we looked through their chinese/english large menu filled with pictures. We had leftovers the next night, the food was finished with gusto in the order above. So we are definitely going back for more next week! Happy New Year 2022! read more

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Food was phenomenal :) Spicy, but that's to be expected of Hunan cuisine. Server was friendly & experienced. Overall, best restaurant experience in Dun Huang plaza. This restaurant offers THE best glutinous rice balls with sesame!! The soup is sweet and had chamomile with goji--hands down, this is the best value dessert. read more

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Just sublime food really. The boiled spicy fish over shredded cabbage served in light broth is one of best dishes in Houston. A deep fried version is also delicious and a favorite but I could eat the boiled version daily for a long time. read more

Came here on a busy Saturday evening in Chinatown, but this place didn't seem to be as crowded as other frequented spots like Banana Leaf, or Wing Kee. Nonetheless, Hunan serves some good Szechuan food, although I have had better. But true to its name, the restaurant does not hold back at all on its spice - would not recommend this place to anyone who can't handle a lot of heat in their food. Everyone at the restaurant seemed to be calm and comfortable with the spice levels, while my family was struggling with napkins and extra tea (as we do not normally eat Szechuan cuisine). The fish filet pepper stew was a solid dish, very hot as expected, and came in a huge portion that the 3 of us could not finish. The Ong Choy (water spinach) with garlic was our only non-spicy dish - a bit too salty for my taste though. Also not so impressed with their black fungus, which lacked some flavor. However, I did enjoy their clams. I would have liked to try their pork or beef dish instead of just seafood, but I don't think I'll be back here anytime soon simply because the food is too spicy for my liking. However, the customers around us seemed to really enjoy their food, so I suppose it is up to your own preference. read more

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This is my second review and this place is as authentic as it gets. Great portions, service and food is beyond good. Having tried quite a few restaurants in bellaire, this one is clearly at top of the list. Must visit 5 stars always. read more

Hunan Bistro - Hot and spicy fish hot pot - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best fried fish ever! I'll come back for that and the green beans and eggplants. Trust me. It's amazing. So four stars for that alone. Pass on the fried chicken. Nada que ver. Parking is a headache just go the parking structure. Yes it is pricey but my kiddo and his friends were all about it. read more

Excellent food especially green bean saute. Steam fish, cabbage with chili, cabbage with vermicelli. Expensive but worth every cent. Service is not the best good sometimes bad sometimes. We still go back since we love the food. read more

Hunan Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This restaurant was very fairly priced. It's almost on the cheaper end of Chinese cuisine while serving quality food! Service was fast and staff was friendly. Parking was really easy. My favorite was the vermicelli with cabbage (not pictured) and the dancing clams. Both dishes were very flavorful and savory. The clams are spicy though, more than I thought so if you're not good with spicy food, it may not be for you. It was really good still however and I do recommend it. I think we also ordered a chicken dish and a beef tendon and beef tripe dish however I don't remember what it was called. It was alright. The tendon and tripe dish is served cold and it was average. read more

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Food wasn't bad I would like to try different things. Combination fried rice with no veggies is my favorite. It was basic but good. O yea I would recommend it. So they're not heavy on shrimps like most places I go. Ima try the beef and broccoli next time. Would've been 5 stars they just got to clean the clutter around the inside. Would of liked to know the Health inspection info without asking. read more

Hunan Bistro - Front door - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love the food and customer service ! Food is always on point! Love that they can speak both Chinese and English.