The plaza has a lot of food restaurants and decided to try their rice noodles which they're known…read morefor. There wasn't a lot of people inside during the weekday hours which I prefer. Not too loud or quiet as more people started showing up. For food, the beef rice noodle soup was actually not as overwhelming I thought it would be. There was plenty of meat which was great, however, the broth didn't seem to be as flavorful. If you do prefer light, then this would be best for you. Overall, it was good but not something I'd reach out for.

I highly recommend this place if you are in the Katy Asia Town area. I got the pork bone brother…read morewith lamb noodles and my husband ordered the fish maw noodles. We also ordered shrimp tempura. Everything was great and flavorful. However, the noodles were my favorite because it was just so good and cooked well. They have high chairs if you have a child that needs one but they don't have a diaper changing table in the bathroom. Parking is challenging in this area during busy times like the weekend. Overall, I'd come back to this place again.

It's been about a decade since my last review of Govinda's shortly after they first opened so it's…read morehigh time that I finally update that review after being a repeat customer over that time. Lots of things changed but Govinda's largely stayed the same. The decor hasn't changed but there is some wear and tear on the walls. Still clean, food still reliably good and has the homemade taste. They change up the menu daily and now they have 3 all vegan menu days to the week: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Plus, weekdays have a themed specials that aren't necessarily Indian. They post their menus online but weekday menus are posted the day of on their menu Instagram "ghmenu". Weekend menus are typically posted on Thursday. They are still a buffet so service is minimal but it is pretty good but no frills. Unfortunately, they got rid of their salted lassi years ago so they only have mango lassi now along with mint lemonade for cold drinks. Price has gone up as well to around $18 (a little more for holidays and weekends) per person but that's to be expected. Carry out is $16.95 per meal (large take out container plus a soup, roti, salad, papadam, and dessert). You can opt of out of items but you'll still pay the same price. In the past decade, I still love their food but I can no longer eat as much to make it worth it to dine in so we've been getting take out (we took a brief break from buffets but I missed them so we went the take out route). One take out meal lasts me 2 meals at home so it's a no brainer (husband finishes the take out container in one sitting though). Plus, I have kids now and they definitely aren't good eaters so it didn't make sense for them to eat in. Over the last few months in Houston, we typically go once every 2-3 weeks because my picky kids absolutely love their saag paneer. I got them al a carte saag paneer ($10 for a half container, $5 for a half container of rice, $7 for a small container of an entree) until someone there suggested I just order an entree because it's the same price but you get more. And their plastic containers are limited. I started doing it but then one day, the main guy (manager?) wasn't happy since the big container was just rice, saag paneer, and maybe a little bit of dal makhani. I was a little miffed because if we ate in and all they ate was saag paneer, it would be okay. That aside, I noticed someone mentioned food allergies. The reason why I order Al a carte and segregate their take out container is because my youngest is allergic to wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, avocado, pineapple, and kiwi. Their food is usually labeled but I like asking to be sure. On days they serve something that contains nuts, we just don't go (unless it's only in the dessert). My kids usually like the same things and we only go on non-vegan days. The general consensus is vegan days' food tends to be spicier. My youngest is okay with spice, but my eldest who is super picky won't eat it if it's too spicy. Plus, I love their makai kofta. If I'm in town and I see they have makai kofta, we are THERE. However, I noticed that their menu isn't always set in stone. One day, they didn't have my favorites but we went because I didn't want to cook and THEY HAD MALAI KOFTA. I was so pleased. If you love potatoes, their batada vada is divine (but moderately spicy). I also enjoy the BBQ tofu but they usually only offer it on vegan days so I haven't had it in a long while. They have special menus on holidays but they're vegan so I have unfortunately never tried any holiday menus. We moved but when I'm in town, we make sure to drive up north to eat here at least once. We absolutely miss Govinda's and my kids ask for their beloved saag paneer even when we're not in Houston. I should ask if they can part with the recipe! Haha.... We ordered catering in 2024 for my eldest's birthday! Even the non-vegetarians enjoyed it and you get a lot of food for less than $500. You choose from certain dishes but it still covered many of my Govinda favorites, if not all. Honestly, we'd do it again just for fun with close friends and family and have leftovers for at least a week after splitting it up with everyone. Price has probably increased though.

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a little while now and since I had training in The…read moreHeights for work. I had my opportunity to. Parking is on the opposite side of the temple. The grounds of the temple is well manicured and neat with flowers. A big red sign read, "Govinda" was positioned so that I wouldn't miss it. As soon as I walked in at lunch time, the restaurant was damn near empty with only two families. The host immediately sat me at a table front of the buffet line. There was a strong lingering smell of pine-sol and Mr. Clean in the air. Of course, that indication told me that the restaurant was clean. The items on the buffet line was plenty, but limited. I got the rice, tofu curry, chaat marsala, and some vegetables. Everything except for the chaat was bland. It wasn't very easy to eat while the smell of cleaning supplies was in the air. It reminded me of sitting in a bucket of cleaning chemicals while eating a meal. The tofu curry tasted only like turmeric, but no salt or pepper or anything. The rice was super bland. The chaat marsala was very tasty and well seasoned. I finished off with desserts which both options were tasty. I hope to return to try their holiday menu, but I think today was a bad day for the cooks.

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.

Flower Child is a loverly QSR concept that offers healthy Mediterranean-like food. Its spacious and…read morevibrant welcoming atmostphere makes it perfect for both casual lunches and relaxed dinners. The open layout provides plenty of room to dine comfortably without feeling crowded. There's also have tables outside in case you have fur babies with you and service is very friendly and attentive. The menu has an impressive variety of fresh vegetarian and vegan options. Although limited, they also offer wine and a few desserts like cookies and brownies. My go-to bowl is the Mother Earth bowl. By the drink area, there's complimentary hot sauces. My favorite is the habanero one. I can't do very spicy but the sauce is so good that I can't resist. I highly recommend Flower Child to anyone who is looking to eat healthier.

Stopped in for a quick healthy lunch meeting with a friend. Parking was easy and the location is in…read morethe heart of the busy Uptown Park area of the Galleria The food was delicious and came out hot and quick. There was plenty of seating and I'm so happy that their food is always consistent no matter what location you choose.

Tasty banh mi and all around good Vietnamese bites. I had…read morebeen disappointed by banh mi options in Austin so its nice to stumble upon a shop with crispy airy bread like how I had it in Vietnam. The special with pork slices and pate is *chefs kiss*. Their abc noodle soup with beef tastes like Pho - very yummy as a side. I think their grilled pork bowl is a bit salty but husband loved his. The staff that we interacted was very nice and helpful, he also went around and checked on guests which is a nice touch.

So I came in after buying fajitas next door from La michoacana , just looking for a refresher. The…read moreplace itself has a nice vibe, clean, and the food is actually pretty solid. What threw me off was the drink. There was a sign saying they had a purple drink, so I ordered it expecting exactly that. But when I got it... it was straight up blue. Not even close to purple. I was a bit disappointed, honestly. The guy told me that's just how the drink comes, but it definitely felt a little misleading. That said, the food is good and worth trying. Just don't expect the drink to match what's advertised.

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.

The mac and cheese was great, but the rest of items were mid. As seen in the picture, I think they…read morecould benefit from changing the presentation of the dishes. It just looks a bit sad coming to your table. The flavor and cook of the protein did not make up for the presentation either. Service was not bad but didn't stand out in any way.

For cooking oil type conscious diners …read more.. i wish I was told that the restaurant uses seed oil to cook with rather than advising me during my first visit that their cooking is seed oil free. I had lunch here the whole week before I learnt the truth about the seed oil use. It's a shame because the food is great (less the seed oil). If you don't mind the seed oil in your meals then I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Let's put Delight's Ghanaian Cuisine on the Yelp radar!…read more I am dying for West African/Ghananian peanut butter soup and I only know of one place in HTX that does it. I called this place and they said they have it on weekends. Let's go try it! Peanut butter soup and fufu here I come!

Unfortunate experience! Very rude and cheap ownership. I asked for an extra to-go bag and the owner…read morecame from the kitchen to say I was rude to ask for a single paper bag. Food not worth the in-restaurant experience.

My mom and I have been looking for a vegan/vegetarian place in sugar land and stumbled upon Vegee…read moreGreen! When we first walked in, we were greeted by the staff and they were super friendly and helpful the whole time :) The interior was well decorated and super clean. We ordered the spicy hot pot and steamed dumplings. The hotpot came with a little peanut/sesame dipping sauce that balanced out the soup base and veggies nicely. The steamed dumplings were amazing!!! The wrapper had a great texture and the filling was super flavorful. The sauce it came with tied it all together. We enjoyed it so much we ordered another plate! We will definitely come back to try another dish :) (and get more steamed dumplings)

Stumbled across this place with family for lunch one weekend and it was definitely a hit…read more Definitely one of the few and best vegetarian restaurants around the houston area ever since pine forest closed down. Would def recommend the Mapo Tofu, and try out the spicy hotpot too. The spices for the broth is very authentic when it comes to sichuan spices was the perfect numbness for me (although it may be too spicy for people with low tolerance) Customer service wasn't bad as well they were quick with offering help and was always standing by. Only thing I would say is that the restaurant is kind of small but does accommodate with different size groups with the moving tables