The food and service were good and it was quite busy. They had many options available on the dim…read moresum menu. We got a few items and the congee soup stood out. Would come back.

Hard to find this place. GPS was not helpful. If it wasn't for the sign along with others to point…read moretoward an alley of an outer mall, we almost turned around. Parked in a large lot that shares with others in this large strip mall. Look for the central location between 2 long strip malls attached. Walk inside though dark and looks like nothing is there... you keep going till it shows on your right. Not very large restaurant, old, shabby, a dive but the service and food was very good. Expected prices to be much lower since it was not the elegant restaurant you would bring a date, but it was still fairly reasonable. Restrooms were clean but ancient Prob go elsewhere if I were in town again, too much competition in this area.

Establishment is busy and clean. Staff is professional and attentive…read more Food is great, tasty with good presentation. There is a large selection available to choose from. TLDR: Excellent service, excellent food, excellent establishment, excellent value. Would recommend!

The whole plate dumplings are broken. Service lady just tell us the kitchen guy doesn't know how to…read morecook dumplings WTF. I need you change it or refund it

The food here is spot on. The menu isn't as extensive as other dim sum restaurants in town, but the…read moreflavor is great! The service was fast as well. The ambiance isn't special, but it's a family owned place that been there a while.

We initially wanted to go to San Dong Noodle & Company, but my mother was craving chicken feet, so…read moreplans changed, and we ended up here instead. Honestly, no regrets--especially after learning their promotion gave us three free drinks. We ordered 2 HK Style Lemon Teas and 1 HK Style Milk Tea alongside: * Sautéed Beef Noodle * Crab King Shui Mai * Chicken Claw with Black Bean Sauce * Steamed Shrimp Dumpling * Steamed Rice Noodle with Fried Bread * Beef Rice Soup (Congee) HK Style Lemon Tea - Refreshing and pleasant. Not exceptionally memorable, but I'm glad it didn't taste bland or diluted like some versions tend to. A dependable classic. HK Style Milk Tea - Definitely tasted like it was made with condensed or evaporated milk--I recognize that flavor anywhere. Rich, creamy, and honestly very satisfying. I genuinely couldn't decide which drink I liked more between this and the lemon tea at first--but by the end of the meal, this absolutely won me over. Somehow, it reminded me of cà phê sữa đá (Vietnamese coffee), but without the caffeine jitters. Smooth, comforting, and dangerously easy to drink. Beef Rice Soup (Congee) - Scorching hot. Like accidentally-burned-my-tongue hot. Once I recovered from my poor decision-making, I enjoyed how traditional it tasted. Very Chinese/Vietnamese comfort-food energy: simple, warm, and intentionally mild so it pairs beautifully with stronger-flavored dishes. Steamed Rice Noodle with Fried Bread - Very clean flavor profile with a nice structure that held together well. The fried bread maintained a satisfying crispness inside. My mom especially loved this one, and I found myself pairing bites of it with the congee. Chicken Claw with Black Bean Sauce - Oh yeah, this hit the spot for my Asian bloodline. A very classic flavor and exactly what I was craving once it hit the table. Compared to Vietnamese chicken feet, this leaned more into that signature Chinese steamed softness rather than chewiness. My brother actually preferred this style because it's easier to eat around the bone. One thing I noticed, though, was that the flavor became salty pretty quickly if eaten back-to-back. Thankfully, the congee balanced things out perfectly. Steamed Shrimp Dumpling - A forever fan favorite. Perfectly steamed, moist, and delicious. My only tiny critique was that the wrapper had a slightly grainier texture than I expected, though I'm unsure what caused that. Sautéed Beef Noodle - Flavor-wise? Delicious. Health-wise? Probably best not to ask questions. It leaned pretty greasy--the kind that lingers on your lips like McDonald's, where you know it's probably not great for you but somehow still tastes ridiculously good. Hahaha. Crab King Shui Mai - I actually really enjoyed this one. It tasted slightly pork-forward (maybe a mix?), though admittedly I'm not fully versed in the art of shui mai. Regardless, the meat was incredibly tender with a perfect amount of fat that made each bite feel rich and satisfying. The atmosphere here was very peaceful, which honestly made for a relaxing meal. Since this was a grand opening, everything felt impressively clean and well-kept. Service was professional, and I appreciated our waitress's attentiveness. It's also self-service for water and utensils, which keeps things easy. Portion sizes were generous overall, making this feel like a satisfying family meal.

Food - amazing. I love ten second noodles and their noodles. My favorite is the green pepper…read moreflavor/ the fish is a hit or a miss sometimes it doesn't taste as fresh. Love the ribs and potato too. Definitely a place a keep coming back to! Service - friendly super nice Ambiance - clean casual

After my friend raved about the location in Katy, she brought me to the Bellaire location and it…read morehit the spot for any soup cravings :) The signature broths come with various flavors (original pork bone soup, tomato, kimchi, etc.) to suit your mood and are served with a bunch of toppings like thinly sliced beef, lettuce, fish cake, tofu strips, corn, tofu puffs, eggs, chives, wood ear mushroom, ham, and shrimp. The bowl comes to the table piping hot and cools down over time, so it's not really the traditional hot pot experience-- you sort of have to throw all the toppings in at the same time to cook in the beginning. That said, you end up with a big bowl of flavorful soup and can add the noodles whenever you want (as they are already cooked). I had the original bone broth and it was flavorful without being too salty or oily, quite yummy! (She enjoyed the kimchi broth which she said wasn't too sour.) The noodles were almost like udon and didn't have much of a chew (were not "QQ"), but that might be because they're rice-based. I would say the meal is on the lighter side since there's not much heavy proteins like meat. There's a big list of appetizers from proteins like ribs and chicken gizzards to snacks like takoyaki and fried sesame balls. We tried the sliced roasted beef appetizer and it was served with a healthy dose of cilantro. Tender and flavorful, very tasty! The interior is clean and welcoming inside, and the staff were really nice and came by to refill our waters several times. I wished they provided stainless steel chopsticks and spoons instead of the lacquered utensils (the ones with the shiny plastic-like covering), because the latter aren't supposed to be used with hot temperatures... But that's just me being crunchy granola. Fun to try and would be happy to come back to try some other menu items!

I have been eating here since i was a kid almost 30 years now. #1 taiwanese restaraunt in houston.read more

The many folks who have heard my rants on (the lack of) Taiwanese cuisine in Houston were also some…read moreof the same folks who advised I check "He Chu Mi." After passing by Yellow River countless times, I soon realized the Chinese characters are in fact, He Chu Mi (何處覓) (#1) and decided to give it my best shot. Their format is reminiscent of many casual Chinese spots I've seen: Get a tray, pick 4-5 items with rice and/or soup, and pay a flat rate. Back in my NY days, this meal would be anywhere from $4-6. Here in Houston and in current foodflation, it's $9. The interior is so dated that it reminds me of another time. Perhaps a period where things were simpler, food was cheaper, but an old school vibe that I can get behind 100%. Despite the small space, they've done well to insert enough seating to make it group or solo dining friendly. While the menu is still completely in Chinese, it seems no one working there actually speaks it. I placed my food / counter orders in Spanish and made jokes with the cashier person, who was Vietnamese. More importantly, apart from some dated signs for bento boxes, I didn't find anything that was actually Taiwanese. (#2) From looks alone, the food sort of looked like a mediocre Chinese buffet. The vegetarian section wasn't particularly appetizing, but then again, neither was the section with meat in the dishes. I eventually went for tea eggs, braised tofu, a meatballs with braised cabbage, and a curry beef that was loaded with carrots and potato. And of course, a mound of white rice. Sadly, my eyes did not deceive me, as the food was as bland as it looked. The meatballs were tough, as was the beef chunks from the curry. The tea eggs were mildly okay, but also a bit on the hard side as they've been sitting in bevy of sauce under a hot lamp, and the braised tofu was extremely bland. Any semblance of sauce left for the rice was also wasted, since it was lacking flavor all around. While the food wasn't my bag, I understand this is a place of nostalgia for most. I also appreciate a good deal and a tray of food for less than $10 in 2026 is a win. It's also a no-frills type of place, which is the kind of non-pretentious vibe I want in any establishment. I will likely give it another shot in the future, but for now, it's a 3 star spot. ___________ (#1) Which loosely translates to "The bistro / cafe where one seeks" rather than "Yellow River." This name is a pseudo play on words from a commonly used phrase in Chinese literature (e.g. "何處覓知音?") (#2) New ownership?

They do not have very strong ac, so the inside felt a little hot. They also didn't have water…read moreavailable today (but have a water dispenser at the front). Their Xiao long bao is basically just a steamed bun. I did notice it was a little soggy/chewier than I like. Their pan fried bun was more flavorful even though it was essentially the same meat! They have this fresh meat dumpling soup which I liked. The dumplings were like tiny wonton and the soup was peppery. Overall, a good breakfast option.

Despite being one of the country's largest Chinatowns, Houston constantly surprises me with how…read morelimited the regional Chinese variety is throughout the city and especially along Bellaire Blvd. Among those cuisines, the Fuzhou scene has been scarce and with the recent closure (and subsequent mourning) of Yi Zhang (#1), I've been on a quest to find any place that offers Fuzhounese / Fujianese / Fukinese food of any kind. Enter the China Gourmet, which I thought was the old Taiwanese / Minnan cuisine spot (#2) aka, 喜富來台菜餐廳 but transferred ownership nearly 2 years ago. The English name remains the same, but the Chinese name has changed to 福州风味小吃 (#3) which roughly translates to Fuzhou's Local Flavor Snacks. It is located on the outside corner of Dynasty Plaza Mall, adjacent to the way more popular Le Lai Restaurant (#4). This isn't a place for everyone. It's a bit divey, cash only, probably not even date friendly, no restrooms or utensils beyond chopsticks, slow and steady service, and is not the most approachable establishment for folks not savvy with these foods. There is no pretension here and hardly anything fancy. Basically ... my kind of place. This is the kind of eatery I would have expected to see in a place like NYC, where the largest community of Fuzhou folks live in the world outside of China. The old school divey ambiance is still in play, except in a much larger space that sits empty almost every time I've ever been here. It's currently being run by a Fuzhounese couple, who left NYC in search of more simple pastures and somehow ended up here in Houston. (#5) Most of the patrons are Chinese, with a handful that can actually converse in their mother tongue. Mandarin should be enough to get by, even if English is somewhat limited. Don't let any of this deter you, because this place is as real as it gets. There are no QR codes or menus on the table, just point at the menu on the wall, which is also a picture menu. There are an array of Fuzhou style dishes that range from small plates to noodle soups. All of it is super legit. I enjoyed their classic peanut noodle (拌面), which was excellent. It's a small portion and practically double price wise in NY, but still worth it for my tastebuds at $4. Their fried taro (芋頭糕) was greasy, but definitely had the right flavors. The staple of Fuzhou food, their meat stuffed fish ball (魚丸) was so juicy that I think I could have easily eaten 10 of them. The accompanying soup had a nice aromatic flavor to it, which would be perfect for colder weather or broth-lovers. They are the only place in Houston that serves Fujianese style XLB (小籠包), which is more akin to the baozi where the term originates from, rather than the soup dumpling that most people are accustomed to. The meat is a different kind of pork-based meat chives and more of a gravy than a soup. The gravy gets soaked in by the bao and the splash effect isn't going to be there. This is the same filling for their crispy bun version of shengjian bao (生煎包), but is okay as a first time dish. Folks looking for more savory choices might enjoy their stir fried mix seafood / pork noodles (海鮮炒肉面) or their rice vermicelli version (海鮮炒粉​干). Soup / stew enthusiasts will likely enjoy their dedicated section of the menu (炖罐系列), which is a variety of mushrooms, ginger, and seafood / meat protein. folks with an adventurous palate can shoot for their beef offal or their tripe (which they've dubbed hilariously as "cattle slippery") (牛滑捞化). Their sea oyster cake (海蛎饼) and peanut gnocchi (花生汤圆) are both unique Fujian dishes / desserts that I've not seen anywhere in the neighborhood. China Gourmet 2.0 is now going to be part of regular rotation of frequented eateries in Chinatown. It is hardly a destination for most folks, but anyone looking for a little taste of Fuzhou in Houston should come here ASAP. ____________ (#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/YCxVafMZNtdc1H2AYEzPnw (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/xbN_R--xSa5wKZKfHkgzIQ (#3) 簡體字, 繁體字, 大家都接受 (#4) https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-lai-houston (#5) This story sounds so oddly familiar ... oh I know, it's me too!

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!

We had a great lunch for a big group at House of Bowls! The food was great, and the service was…read morevery nice and quick! We had a large group, and they have a couple of really big tables with lazy susans that are perfect for a big crew. Frankly, our big table of people ordered a ton of food, too much for me to go into each one here. My favorites were the peppered beef chow fun and the duck, and I also really enjoyed the seasonal veggie, of which I ordered bok choy. All delicious!

Hong Kong style food is like a Chinese style food but with American influence…read more Not like Chinese fast food type. You will see alot of spaghetti options. So don't feel weird about it. It's normal and delicious together. We tried the tomato beef. Which is kind of an acquired taste. It was good. Not too strong, but a bit on the lighter side. It's a must have with rice. Don't choose the spaghetti. The duck was fatty but lots of flavor! Pork was tasty and a must with rice as well. Lots of good flavors swirling about. Will definitely be back for their breakfast toast.

We wanted to try this spot as it had Cha Chan tang food that would be similar to what was offered…read morein Hong Kong. Their tastiest item was their roast duck. It was one of the juiciest ducks I've had in awhile. They also have delicious egg tarts with a melt in your mouth cookie shell. Other items that were pretty good were their stir fried beef noodles and baked pork chop with rice. Some items that weren't great were their curry fish ball noodle soup and satay beef with rice, which were bland. The coffee and milk tea that I ordered tasted only of tea. We also tried their HK style French toast, which was ok but nothing to write home about. Overall, I would come back here for their roast duck and egg tarts. Next time, I'd like to try out their egg dishes and sandwiches.