I was in town for work and was amazed to find food that is not only vegan but really, really good!…read moreService was great! Will be back again for sure :)

I love this restaurant, if I lived closer, I would be here every week! Ha!…read more I was introduced to this restaurant via Lou MC (a fellow Yelper/friend of many years), he had a UYE here and I was one of the attendees. I came back for a solo lunch on Sunday, the restaurant wasn't packed. It's not a modernized place, but it is clean and there was no roaches in sight! There isn't a weird odor either. It appears to be family owned as the two times I've been there is a lady, a young guy, and an older man to be working. My absolute favorites are the veg grilled chicken (my mouth is salivating as I type this), veg fried rice, veg fish, veg meatloaf, and the string beans with veg meat pieces. The sweet and sour soup is tasty too. With the grilled veg chicken; that's the star of the show! Lays on a bed of lettuce with cucumber and tomatoes on the side, the faux chicken tastes way better than grilled bird. The flavor is slightly sweet, but savory and has grilled tips. It's chewy texture and full of flavor with each bite. I think they marinate it with something because it's so divine! The fried rice resembles the non-vegan version; flavorful on its own, but once I add the soy sauce the flavor intensifies into yummy goodness. It has tiny pieces of fried tofu to replace the eggs and loaded with veggies. The meatloaf is doused in savory sauce, but the faux meatloaf is tasty too. The veg fish in the sweet and sour soup was very yummy; the soup broth smooth and didn't have any chunky parts of vegetables. When I went yesterday, there was numerous calls for takeout orders. This place is popping! I was served chrysanthem tea loose leaf; the taste wasn't overpowering and it tasted like water. Very subtle. Oh and the dumplings are good too! Thick in size and crunchy hard shell, not soggy. Huge portions and matched with inexpensive prices. This restaurant is a win win in my book. Despite busyness, they appear to handle it well and don't have long wait times for your meal to arrive. The flavor and portion profile reminds me of Trendy Vegan. You'll get more bang for your buck! Service is cordial; the waiters and waitress doesn't seem too interested in table service or getting to know you. That's alright since I was watching a movie as I ate. If I had to rank Asian vegan options: Quan Yin (#1), Trendy Vegan (#2), and then Pine Forest (#3). Located in a huge parking lot, you'll sure find a spot to park.

You need to try the Com nieu tie tam!! So tasty!!!! Absolutely LOVED it!!! The service and…read moreambiance is amazing.

I said we've got to get some hot soups today while it's still cold in Houston; before it warms up…read more And a dear friend said hey let's try this vegan Vietnamese restaurant on Bellaire Boulevard, run by a mom and her daughter and I thought the Vietnamese equivalent of a "cocinera tradicional"?, sign me up. And so we met up at Tue Tam on Bellaire to sample. And I'm kind of excited about vegan Vietnamese because there's some organ meats and some flavor profiles that are meat based in Vietnamese that can be kind of goofy for me so here was an opportunity to get some flavors without having to worry about weird organ parts, cubes of blood and other stuff that aren't my first choices. I started with a soup associated with crab originally. Bun Rieu. Tomato and noodle based. John and Richi joined me and we shared a vegetarian banh xeo (perfect for anyone with allergies to shrimp. And an additional soup and a vegan riff on shaking beef. A great place for sure.

Visited Huong Sen since we had some Vegan friends in town and I must say we were beyond impressed…read more I feel like you can't go wrong with their claypot entrees. A crowd favorite was the mushrooms with lemongrass. It's a must. We also enjoyed the chilli fried tofu. I wish I took pictures of the entrees but I can confidently say I'll be back. Keep up the amazing work in serving the vegetarian and vegan folks.

The eggplant was really good. Very pretty and colorful place. Not the biggest place inside but the…read moreservice was quick and pleasant. Went on Chinese New Year and it was packed with a line extending out of the door. I would come back and try more items.

This is a grab and go or dine inside cafe, and it is predominantly vegetarian…read more On one side of the cafe, there is a huge table with an array of already prepared dishes of tofu, vegetables, egg rolls, spring rolls, snacks, and there are desserts lined up at the counter and refrigerated shelves. On the other side of the cafe, there are tables to sit and eat, and there are menus stacked up on the counter to view. When I walked in, there were two guys sitting at a table, so there was no service or staff to wait on them at all (probably not needed). The cashier at the counter was quick in totaling up the cost and packaging of my containers into a bag, so it was an easy 'get and go' deal for me. I tried the fried rice, which was mixed with vegetables and tofu, and it was a little bland - had to add black pepper and spicy sauce to eat it. The stir fried beans, carrots, and tofu was lightly seasoned as well, so if you like well seasoned dishes, this would not be the ideal location. I have yet to try the variety of other dishes and desserts they offer, but they do offer clean and healthy vegan options.

Recently I've been liking a lot of the vegetarian Vietnamese food, especially the spring rolls and…read morethat's why here I am visiting the one seems to be one of the popular spots near Chinatown. It's a cute cozy family owned shop kinda hidden away from the main street but they got everything! It's a small dining area with a small grocery section when you enter. The aunties can't speak English but lucky me there was a young man working who can, he speaks mandarin too. He recommended me to get this plate of spring rolls. They have this one in my picture and another box that's with the vegetarian meats. The spring rolls' texture is nothing what I expected. From the look of it I thought it's got crispy filling but it was rather tasting stale. So I took a closer look, I think there are dried carrots and shallots or onions, and a lot of vermicelli. Personally, I would like the fresh veggies over the dried ones, because when they turn moist they become little too chewy for me. Also I wish the ratio of the vermicelli and veggies are more balanced, the rolls' flavor overall is still very refreshing to eat though. The fish sauce was good too, not too salty and fishy, it's on the more fragrant side. For this box of rolls I paid $10, which is little pricey for me since I have tried better for half that price. But maybe I will be back again and try other things on the menu one day.

Definitely go here. Flavors are wonderful. Service is great. Portions are excellent. If you are…read morea ramen fan, don't pass this gem up -- it's simply awesome!

Mensho is the best ramen in Houston! They're always consistent, and have never failed me. I came in…read morefor lunch and got their signature ramen, karaage, and takoyaki. Don't forget to try their sparkling drinks by Moshi -- many to choose from and all so good. Service is pretty fast. The restaurant itself is small so sometimes there might be a wait. Signature Ramen (4.5/5) - rich & creamy broth. eggs cooked perfectly. the smoked duck is sooo good. be warned that this will knock you out after eating. Karaage (2/5) - eat this fast, it's good when fresh. I would say that it is decent, but probably wouldn't order it again. Takoyaki (4/5) - can't complain, I love takoyaki, but this one has some mentaiko - yum! great appetizer :)

First visit to this restaurant/store standalone building with a small parking lot…read more Half is the grocery store and the other half is a restaurant with a full buffet- vegetables and desserts -savory and sweet. Mid sized dining with full glass windows. Once you complete your meal, pick up your food tray, and bring it to counter next to desserts. Someone was waiting to remove empty food trays. I ordered Jasmine rice mixed veggies blend of broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, and carrots.

Veggie me, veggie you…read more Even after years and years, still one of my fave places when I need to meat decompress. It's a grocery store that has a hot food section with dining and ready to go prepared foods. They also sell banh mis but I heard they've changed a bit. They used to have a tofu and mushroom one that was so perfection. Big pieces of tofu and mushrooms marinated in this delicious sauce. Now I heard they use a tofu and mushroom loaf that is made in house. They also have noodle soups and Vietnamese dishes (com tam, vermicelli noodles, etc) but I go for the deli style lunch box. For $11.75 you get a choice of rice (I've seen brown and purple) or noodles (I always get the noods) plus 3 choices. And a small veggie soup. The lunch box options rotate, there are some items that they have more often. I always get their green beans and I try their various tofu options. Recently they had an eggplant stir fry and it was delicious. There is also an ala carte section that has dim sum items. I love their turnip cake (law bak go). One order comes with 3 pieces and a soy sauce and a chili oil ($5.50). The grocery store has expanded and sells pantry items (noodles, rice, sauces, snacks, etc) as well as fruits and veggies and frozen items (fake meat items). If you are a vegetarian or just need a break, def try this spot. You won't regret it.

PappaRich is my favorite Malaysian restaurant in the Houston area. I've been going to them since…read morethey first opened, and they have always been consistent and never failed to impress. The restaurant is small and clean. The servers are always nice, and the foods are always delicious. I recently stopped by around 5pm on a Saturday for an early dinner for two. It wasn't busy yet when I first arrived, but more and more customers started coming in as it got closer to dinner hours. I always have to order my two favorites: Steamed Hainese Chicken Rice set and the Roti Canai with Beef Rendan. The steamed Hainese chicken here are some of the best in Houston area. It's always super tender and flavorful. I absolutely love the roti canai here. It's always light, fluffy, and just right, and I don't think anywhere else makes them as good as PappaRich.

PappaRich is a popular Malaysian restaurant that originated in Malaysia, and has grown to over 100…read morelocations worldwide. It's one of the only 2 US locations, with the other being in New York. You can visit them on Bellaire Food Street. It's a clean restaurant. We walked in and were immediately greeted and sat by a nice woman. We came because we were craving one thing only: Hainanese Chicken. They also have the fried option as well, but we decided on steamed. We got the half chicken and it was enough to feed 2 people. The chicken was so tender. The chicken rice was cooked perfectly, so moist and flavorful. The chicken, rice, some scallion ginger, a bit of sriracha: the perfect bite! We also had the mixed skewers (beef and chicken). The dipping sauce was good. I prefer the chicken over the beef skewers. The beef skewers were a bit tough. I wasn't the biggest fan of the seasoning they used. However, if I were to get these again, I would just opt for the chicken skewers only. If you never had Malaysian food, I recommend giving this place try. I will definitely be back to order the fried hainanese chicken.

I can't believe I never went to this place sooner. They make everything super quick here and for…read moreaffordable prices. It's the perfect spot to order something to-go (the dine-in experience is also fine!). When you order to-go, they make sure to pack the sauce separately so that nothing gets soggy, which is very thoughtful. The BBQ sauce fatty beef enoki chow fun is my absolute favorite thing to get here. The sauce they use is soo good and addicting in it. The HK French toast is yummy too but I would definitely share it, as the condensed milk can get pretty sweet. The egg shrimp chow fun looked aesthetically pleasing but the flavor was a bit underwhelming compared to the BBQ sauce beef chow fun. The staff is very pleasant Cantonese ladies. I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!

Not fancy but definitely yummy. Service is quick and they answered all our questions…read more The food is delicious. I ordered the fried fish with your choice of sauce (crispy outside and moist flakey fish inside) and egg plant with pork ( tender eggplant and savory sauce). Parking lot is shared and small and on busy weekends it can fill up.

Absolutely loved our experience! The interior is modern and clean while the service is very…read moreefficient. The servers were friendly and attentive, which is a nice treat in Chinatown. And the food - absolutely loved the food. We were served a cool, sweet bean tea and pickled cabbage upon sitting. Then ordered the house beef noodles and pork dumplings. House Beef Noodles - 5/5 The meat was incredibly tender, the spice level was just right (got the extra hot) and the noodles were just the right texture and bounce (had a nice bite to it). Pork Dumplings - 5/5 Loved the sauce on this. The chili sauce was sweet and spicy and savory. The dumplings were tender and the wrappings had a good chewy texture. Overall, would recommend and return.

Mian has become part of our weekly routine. We go there regularly, and the quality is consistently…read moreexcellent. The noodles are outstanding -- perfectly cooked, great texture, and packed with flavor. You can tell care goes into each bowl. Service is efficient, the staff is attentive, and the food comes out quickly even when they're busy. The flavors are bold without being overwhelming, and everything tastes fresh. If you appreciate well-made noodles and reliable quality, Mian is an easy recommendation. We'll keep coming back.

The dumplings are definitely the highlight at San Dong Noodle & Dumpling House, some of the best…read moreI've had in the city. The roast beef noodle soup was also excellent, with perfectly cooked noodles and tender, flavorful meat. I tried the chicken cabbage dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings, and shrimp and pork dumplings, and all of them were spot on. Prices are very reasonable, and the service was great from start to finish, my order came out quickly and everything was fresh. There can be a bit of a line when ordering, but it moves fast. I also tried their Thai tea, which was a nice addition. I'll definitely be back!

We came in for a cozy bowl of roast beef noodle soup on a Saturday afternoon. The place was popping…read morewith people waiting on to go orders and tables full of folks enjoying their food. The service was quick you order at the counter and get a number then find a table/seat. The tables turned fairly quickly and we got Lucky with the last open table after placing an order. The ambiance is chill and great for family/friends not sure about big parties here as it's a fast casual spot. Their dumplings are made fresh and you can order frozen to take home.