Imperial China Cafe

Have been coming here for like 8-9 years. We used to love this place but think it has had a change…read morein management or something. The waitstaff is just not good anymore at all. We went in for lunch today, made our very typical order of chicken satay (still good), curry puffs (these have changed and they aren't any good anymore). I ordered garlic pepper chicken (decent but not the flavor it used to have) and my husband ordered chicken fried rice with extra vegetables. This is where the big issue I have happened. When his order came out it was simply vegetable fried rice, honest mistake we believed. We called the little emo waiter over where the insisted that we ordered this incorrect dish. We explained that what we really wanted was the order we thought we asked for. This young man then went and got a menu and came to show us why we were wrong and he was right. I have to admit, I kind of lost my temper a bit at this point. I told him we understand the menu as we have seen this menu countless times and we would like the fried rice with chicken and extra vegetables. He continued to explain why we ordered incorrectly, and that what we ordered was what we got. I don't know if he really understands that he is in the service industry, which means even if you think you are right, you still give the customer the benefit of the doubt. We are not difficult customers to deal with normally but, when you tell us that you're right and we're wrong, it just leaves a bad taste in our mouths. Both of us have waited tables in our younger years and both of us understand how difficult this job can be. We also understand that if a customer says oh no, this is not what I ordered. The correct response is "oh my goodness I am so sorry. Let me get that fixed for you right away. Just so I understand what it is that you wanted? Can you tell me again how you would like this prepared so I can make sure we get it correct?" Then you just go get the damn food correct!

My wife and I have been coming here for over a year now. We absolutely love it! The staff is…read morefriendly, service is quick and attentive, and food is very good. I've never been to Thailand but I've tried a fair share of Thai restaurants in Houston and this is my favorite and it happens to be local. Humble/Atascocita is lucky to have this business. Go to mains: -Spicy String Bean Stir fry -Pad Kee Mow -Orange Chicken (suprsingly good twist on orange chicken) -khoa soi gai -Thai lo mein Honorable mentions: -papaya salad Thai style -Roti -beef noodle soup Only dish I did not care for is the golden tofu appetizer.

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Nara Thai - Humble

4.1(479 reviews)

3.2 mi

Always consistent good food and service. The restaurant is clean, and the waiters are friendly…read more They have a separate gluten free menu when dining in, which is incredible for anyone who has gluten insensitivities or celiac. The gf / vegan options are listen online as well, but not on online 3rd party ordering platforms.

We were here for yesterday because they had a promotion of 50% off on pad Thai and curry dishes…read more Everything went ok. Food wasn't that great but expected since we are in Humble area. We had a party of 7 and did order on the promotion items as described by the restaurant. But after paying I was recalculated the amount of the bill and found out they overcharged us. We had 5 pad Thai and none of them was discounted. They only discounted the curry dishes When asked the server Emili used the excuse that she forgot to do that in the system. Really???? I understand you may forgot to take off one item on the bill but 5??? That's more like intentional than a purely mistake. I did tell the manager about the issue and they did give me the discount as in their promotion but I felt very bad to be scammed like that. The manager did apologize but I don't see any sincerity on his part neither. I strongly suggest the management should review their policies and definitely should not scam your customers. Honesty should always be the best policy for your business.

Nara Thai - Humble - Crab Rangoon should be crunchy outside, creamy inside. The inside was off in texture like the cream cheese had curdled outside mushy.

Crab Rangoon should be crunchy outside, creamy inside. The inside was off in texture like the cream cheese had curdled outside mushy.

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Taste of Thai & Sushi

3.6(117 reviews)

5.1 mi•Lake Houston

I've never had Thai food before, and I'm glad I tried it here for the first time. The restaurant…read morewas immaculate, the customer service was prompt and courteous, and the food was delicious. I had the Dancing Eel Cooked Sushi, the egg rolls, and Pad See Ewe. The food arrived promptly, and it was hot. The ambiance was quiet and chill, just how I like it. Vilay Lack was our waitress, and she was superb at her job, and she was very nice. If you want delicious food, go to this restaurant. Prices were good, too.

We order from here often. Tonight they did not deliver and item and only refunded $15 of the $23…read more I will not be back. The line item they miss is the first item on the receipt, I guess they don't care.

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The Curry House

4.2(653 reviews)

3.5 mi

A friend and I were visiting Houston for a few days and were looking to binge on good Indian food…read morethat texan Indians are always boasting about. This place didn't disappoint. We ate our hearts out and enjoyed every dish we ordered. We started with goat bone soup which took me back to my childhood when we used to eat at the dhabas on the highways during our family trips. It tasted exactly the same, peppery spicy and delicious! We also had veg kal dosa, cut mirchi and gongura mutton curry. Cut mirchi was so delicately made and it melted in my mouth. Dosas were great with the gongura mutton. The quantities were generous and prices were reasonable for the quality. Service was awesome! I am officially jealous of the people who could eat this food whenever they want to.

The food was just okay for us. We ordered two dishes, one spicy and one very spicy, but…read moreunfortunately, neither had much heat at all. I expected at least some kick, especially with the "very spicy" request, so that was a little disappointing. The garlic naan, though, was really good and would've gotten more. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but I don't think the food stood out enough for us to rush back.

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Nara Thai - North Houston

3.9(235 reviews)

13.9 mi

This location was in an odd spot, the way it looks on the outside had me fooled, but when I went…read moreinside it was clean and nicely decorated. I went during a the lunch hour special during the week so it was basically empty. The service was okay I had to call my servers when I was ready to order and when I wanted the bill. The water I got as drink had cute presentation but it had white particles in it I wasn't sure if it was from the cup or the water itself. The food was delicious! Rice was a little cold in temp but the Chicken Curry I ordered was absolutely divine. The sauce was a little watery for my liking but It was flavorful and just right in spice levels (I picked medium spice level). I got a serving of Mango Sticky Rice to go and the presentation and taste did not disappoint either. So warm and sticky I do wish it had more coconut milk but lots of mango included. Overall I recommend but probably more for takeout unless you want to get a bargain for the special dine in price.

I was going to try this place, so I started putting in my order to pick up for me and my staff. So…read morefar, the prices look fair, and the food looks good. However, when I am about to check out, it asks me to leave a tip for the staff and you HAVE to select a percentage, so I just canceled my order. Why would I leave a tip for people to prepare my order, aren't they being paid to do so? Plus, I am PICKING up my order, why dont you (Nara Thai) just jack up the price 10% on your menu and give the 10% to your employees at the end of the day... just a thought. I will be going elsewhere.

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Bangkok Social

4.3(127 reviews)

3.6 mi

Wanted to try everything on the menu, and we almost did!…read more Great variety with spice levels to choose from (but be warned, they definitely bring the heat). Staff was kind and attentive and the restaurant was really clean. Will definitely be back to try other dishes we didn't get to!

The service is fast and courteous each time I visit and I keep going back because the food is also…read moreexcellent. The food preparation is wonderful and all my favorite Thai dishes are some of the best I have had anywhere. I recommend anyone with a desire for Thai food to try Bangkok Social.

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Basil Fried Rice. Excellent!

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Roti with vanilla ice cream

V Bistro

3.9(386 reviews)

3.7 mi

I don't know how I missed this spot, but I'm glad I finally found it. The shrimp vermicelli was…read moreabsolutely delicious -- super fresh, bright flavors, and perfectly balanced. The chicken spring rolls were just as impressive: refreshing, tasty, and wrapped clean with crisp veggies and tender chicken. Everything tasted light, fresh, and made with care. They really hooked it up. This bistro is officially on my rotation now.

From upon entering we felt so welcomed and favored. The waitstaff were beyond kind and eager to…read moreexplain the origin of their clean and fresh ingredients. Tammy took our order and she was so sweet to us. I ordered a mango milk tea with boba and the fresh mango pulp came up through that large boba straw and added amazing texture but the FLAVOR was perfect. Not overly sweet. Tammy even helped me stage my pic of the boba tea! Hubby ordered basil flat noodles with beef and I ordered the beef noodle soup. There were big 'ole "CHONKS" of tender carrots and equally substantial chunks of beef in the most flavorful broth with all of the noodles, onions, basil, cilantro, as you would expect. We took our food to go to our hotel room. We were completely blown away by the amazing and fresh flavors. The broth was drinkable too! The atmosphere inside the restaurant is perfectly lit and had beautiful decor. We would definitely as we are in the area quite often for work.

The best stir-fry noofdle in town!

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Bamboo House

4.4(746 reviews)

4.3 mi

My favorite place for Peking duck around the Houston area. It's a little farther out, but I usually…read morestop by whenever I'm driving to or from AIH. The duck is roasted for hours, so the skin comes out nice and crispy without being too greasy. I also like that the remaining duck is made into a soup afterward. It's simple, hearty, and especially good on a colder day. I've tried several other dishes here, and they've all been solid and remind me of the Chinese food I grew up eating. The servers have always been attentive and friendly, and the restaurant is spacious, so it's a good spot for family dinners or larger groups.

I made the decision to eat lunch here after having a craving for Chinese food and reading the many…read moregreat reviews. Unfortunately, I shouldn't have ignored the average reviews, as this is what it turned out to be. I had lunch at Bambi House this last Friday for the first time. I was disappointed for a couple of reasons: my Orange chicken was basically mostly tempura and very thin slices of chicken. I had purchased the orange chicken, which was $9.85, with egg fried rice. The chicken was average in flavor, but as I mentioned before, the chicken was in thin slices; therefore, I mostly had tempura drowned in the orange chicken sauce. The fried rice was bland in flavor. Honestly, I agree: half and the re w the rest away. Admittedly, all of the 5-star reviews I read praised the duck, so perhaps that's what they're really good at. Unfortunately, I will probably never be back, because thin slices of chicken don't meet my expectations.

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Twice Cooked Pork Belly

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Pho Dien 1960

4.5(362 reviews)

4.5 mi

Always a pleasure when i get the opportunity to eat here. Food is always phenomenally crafted. I…read morewasn't previously a fan of peanut sauce until i tried here. I get the p5 on the menu and it's pretty decent cuts of meat. Lots of it that's for sure they aren't shy on protein. Services is always quick and happy to help no matter how busy. Store is clean and well maintained with lots of seating and accommodations for kids. Stellar place for family or dining alone. I normally add photos but didn't bother i was so excited for the meal.

One of Houston's most successful pho establishments has to be Pho Dien, as they've quietly been…read morekilling it Chinatown, Katy, and Humble. For the latter, it's gotten to a point where no other Vietnamese spot has come close. For pho seekers who happen to be in Humble, Pho Dien 1960 is an absolute must. The place is small, but they've stacked their small dining room into a very group friendly setup consisting of small booths and tables. The stale air quality is reminiscent of old school spots around town and the young Viet guys running the joint keep the place friendly and efficient. In terms of the pho, there are no complaints. The broth skews somewhat sweet, but it's aromatic enough for me to normally slurp it completely dry. Their best asset has been the meat, which is excellent. Their combination dac biet is an excellent variety that includes meatball, tripe, flank, and some of the best rare steak and tendon I've had. The latter is buttery and smooth enough to where I can't get enough. I tend to order it in their XL (xe lua) size, which is an off-menu item that goes for nearly $20 ($19.45) and is one of the largest bowls I've seen. I always look forward to getting it. While their banh mi and bun dishes are not nearly the same caliber, they still pass the test as a quality offering. The cha gio is a bit paltry, without any greens and a small bowl of semi-spicy nuoc mam (fish sauce). Their Vietnamese coffee is chocolate-y, and perfect for to-go. Their weekday lunch combo special is a good deal, in which one can come in for a small or medium sized pho and get an order of two cha gio or goi cuon with an iced tea. Parking is really easy on the weekends, especially since most of the businesses in the strip mall are closed. It may feel a tad more expensive ($12-18 per most entrees) but this is the price one pays in suburbia without having to head to any of the enclaves.

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amazing food and great service, the people there were very nice and the food was delicious

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