I've heard tales of how good the Vietnamese food is in Houston. And boy, Huynh Restaurant lived up…read moreto the hype and more. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, Duck Tea Salad, and Coconut Coffee. I've been on a Bun Bo Hue kick and while I have yet to find one that I've enjoyed more than regular pho, Huynh's was probably the best I've had yet. 4.3/5 The Duck Tea Leaf Salad was bright and very refreshing. Ordered as an appetizer, it was huge and was close to being a meal all by itself. I thought I had over ordered and probably did, but everything was so damn good, I finished it all. 5/5 Coconut coffee - this was my first time trying this. Served like a Vietnamese affogato, it came with a cup of coconut milk with coconut ice cream along with an espresso of Vietnamese coffee. Lord and waistline willing, I would consume one of these everyday. The contrasts of hot and cold, the bitterness of coffee with the creaminess of coconut. It all balanced and went so well together. Highly, highly recommend. 6/5 On top of all the amazing food was the service. I had just arrived from the airport and came close to their lunch closing time. They welcomed me graciously and without hesitation. As they began their lunch and I was finishing mine, multiple staff members paused their meals to refill water check in, etc. for not only me, but the other few remaining stragglers of the lunch crowd. Huynh is every bit worth it. I will be back each time I'm in town

Felt slightly more modern than your traditional Viet family owned restaurants. Parking lot is…read moreslightly sketchy though. People seem to really like the whole BYOB idea here. Overall, will definitely satisfy your craving for Viet food in Downtown. Ordered: - 95. Banh Cuon - Reminded me of the ones my grandma makes but with less meat in it. Not a big fan of the Vietnamese ham because it had some chunks of peppercorn but that's just my personal preference. - 73. Crispy Noodles with Seafood - Not usually a dish I typical order or care for. I was fine with it. - 57. Shaken Beef Rice - Beef was flavorful and tender. - Avocado Smoothie - Not much avocado flavor in my opinion.

Why 5 stars? Because this is an excellent combination of thai and bbq…read more --- --- --- Up in the north burbs, we recently had a similar fusion concept (thai + BBQ) open up and we really love it. It's not a combo I get bored of easily, so I was happy to try another rendition. And I'm happy to say I really enjoyed it. We started off by sharing the brisket egg rolls and the brisket curly fries - both were home runs. No notes. I really wanted to try the brussels sprouts too but was overruled on that. And then I ordered a bowl with pad thai and brisket. The brisket was very thinly sliced and I'd call it more "good" than "great", but the pad thai noodles were absolute heaven. Some of the best I've had in a long time, to be honest. A cool thing about the restaurant is that there's a secret door that takes you into a space with a completely different vibe - somewhat of an upscale speakeasy situation. We were the only people in the place, but I could definitely see how they could utilize both spaces, whether just want some fast casual-ish dining or kind of a fancy night out. A really unique concept on both fronts and I hope to visit again!

I love the food here!…read more This restaurant is close to my job so I often order Uber eats for lunch. The green mango salad and kimchi are tied for what I love the most. The green mango salad has glass noodles, so it makes the dish very filling. It's bursting with flavors, and hits all the notes...salty, sweet and savory. The kimchi is outstanding! So much so that I no longer order the side but opt for the Jarred option, it's bursting with flavor. The cabbage has a wonderful texture, it's a perfect balance. The curry puff was good, I would have preferred a more pronounced curry flavor but the flakiness made up for it. The orange chicken was good, I would have liked more sauce but it was still very good. All in all it was a great meal!

We came across this gem looking up Chinese food. We noticed the reviews rated this place pretty…read morehigh, so we wanted to see what the hype was about. And let me tell yall.. this place did not disappoint. The food is delicious! We ordered the combo lo mein and the general tso chicken. The portion sizes are large so be prepared to share. It all was fantastic. Do not hesitate :) Service was great. Very friendly and accommodating. The inside was clean. Make your way to Sesame Hut to support this neighborhood mom and pop

First time trying & will be back! Very fresh and hot; egg…read morerolls were delish! Pepper steak was a little dry but would definitely go back to try more. Service was good, only one lady was cooking and working the desk, so it took some time for the phone to be answered.

$20-30 We ordered the 3 shrimp egg rolls, beef and broccoli,…read moreand the walnut shrimp. Everything we had was delicious. We highly recommend giving it a try. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot

I've been a happy patron of Hu's Cooking ever since they opened the year before the pandemic, but…read morebecause of their instant success and local renown from their excellent eats, speedy service, busy-but-not-crowded vibes (see: their 1000+ Yelp reviews) I've never felt the need to drop a review of my own - until just this week. On my most recent visit we ordered mapo tofu with pork intestines off the specials menu - a hybrid of two of my favorite Sichuan-style dishes. The blend of bouncy, savory morsels amidst tender, saucy tofu was at once revolutionary and so obvious; why hadn't I yet seen this at any other restaurant? And sure, innards may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's important for you to know that none of my past orders from the 50+ item menu have ever failed me, whether enjoyed in the restaurant or at home. Maybe you'd prefer the aromatic, classic, perfectly balanced three-cup chicken? Or the sweet-skinned duck, glazed so delicately that specks of sugar crystal threaten to jump off onto the plate as you pick up a juicy slice with your chopsticks? And if you're vegetarian, might you consider the punchy garlic eggplant or the wok-kissed string beans? I could go on. Do yourself a favor and come see for yourself, though I'd recommend parallel parking on the neighborhood streets behind the restaurant rather than the rocky parking lot, to save you some trouble. Bring friends and chow down family style - you'll need help covering as much of the menu as you can, but you'll definitely have to come back to try everything.

Great dumplings and wonton soup. I also loved the green onion pancake.. it's a must try.read more

Came back to eat and found out some of the items on the menu are not there…read more Food is a bit downgrade for my own opinion. The restaurant ventilation definitely needs an upgrade since our clothes smell all the fried food and you could literally smell the smoke in the restaurant too.

Izakaya Wa is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Houston! I usually go to the River Oaks location…read morebut decided to try the Memorial one this time. I came for lunch on a Saturday and it was super busy so the service was a bit slow. It took a while for our water and for our server to come and take our order. I ordered the Lunch Special Nigiri Sushi and Noodle Set and got 6 pieces of salmon nigiri with udon noodle soup. The salmon nigiri was fresh and buttery and so delicious! The serving size of the udon was a lot bigger than I anticipated so I feel like I got my money's worth. I definitely recommend coming for the lunch specials since they're good value.

This restaurant used to be our go-to sushi spot, but after today's experience, it will be our last…read morevisit. We initially came to dine in, but upon arrival our young daughter fell asleep. After being seated, I informed the waiter that I would place a to-go order instead. About 20 minutes later, our food was ready. At that point, our daughter woke up, so we hoped to continue dining in as originally planned. I politely asked the waiter if we could finish our meal there. We didn't expect him to continue serving us--we simply wanted to sit and eat the food we had ordered. I had already tipped him on the to-go order. His response was blunt and shocking: "No, you have to leave. The table was given to someone else for a 7:30 reservation." There was no attempt to find a solution or offer an alternative--just a direct order to leave. This was a Thursday night, the restaurant was not busy, and there were outdoor tables and other seating available. We felt incredibly insulted by the attitude. When we spoke to the manager, he simply repeated that the table was reserved and backed up the waiter, without suggesting another table or even asking us to wait for the next available one, until we brought up the point that he could have asked if we have an option to wait for the next table?? Then the manager went ok do you want to have another table just because we asked. What stood out most wasn't the reservation issue, but the complete lack of hospitality, flexibility, or basic courtesy. This experience spoke volumes about the customer service here, and unfortunately, it's the reason we won't be returning.

Visited here with some friends after a convention and had an experience that was way better than I…read moremay have originally expected. We all got drinks, and I got the orange creamsicle. I loved it. Tasted like the sonic lemon cream slushie. I drank the whole thing and it was worth the money for sure. We shared a gyoza appetizer, and it was great. They were perfectly crispy on the bottom with soft texture on top. The sauce was a bit sweeter than a normal gyoza sauce, but it was pretty good, and one member of our party really liked it. I got the Tonkatsu ramen, and it was better quality than your average American ramen! The chashu was perfect with a slight crisp to it, the noodles were springy, and I enjoyed the addition of the bok choy. It was also the perfect amount of food. I'm actually sad this isn't in my local area. I had a great meal here and would highly recommend.

Ok food, but service here is pretty good. I also like the decor of the place, feels cozy and…read moreintimate. We got the popcorn chicken which was fried well, but lacked seasoning. It does come with a sauce which helps, but I wish the chicken itself was also seasoned. As for entree I ordered the spare rib ramen. Again, the fried spare ribs lacked seasoning, but the fry was well done. The ramen was very light, almost too light in my opinion for a true ramen broth. The chili oil they have though is delicious and improved the taste of the soup a lot.

We decided to eat at Tan Tan Wok, but I guess Jia Kitchen is attached!…read more No problem at all, the food was great! The Banh Bot Chien was my favorite and we also had the crispy noodles and fried rice. The place was really busy and I can understand why! Definitely come out when you have a craving for Asian food!

We had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. It is next to H Mart. We…read moreordered Peking duck and it was from Tan Tan Wok, the egg rolls and banh bot chien rice cake came from Jia Kitchen. There is an opening between 2 restaurants. Our waitress told us it's the same owner. They were busy but the food came out quickly. We liked the rice cake, it was crispy and the vinegar sauce with peppers to dip just perfect. The Peking duck was delicious and reasonably priced compared to other restaurants that serve Peking duck. Overall, the food was good. The peach green tea was very sweet but served in a super cute glass. Will try rice and noodle dishes next time.

Excellent experience. Sashimi and rolls were on point. If I lived in Conroe I'd be back often.read more

I ordered Wasabi Bistro takeout for dinner tonight. The menu is quite large, with a mix of Japanese…read moreand Chinese dishes. Since we were craving Chinese, we decided to order the Mongolian beef, egg drop soup, and beef lo mein. The lo mein was a little greasy and the noodles were a little too soft for me, but overall decent. The Mongolian beef was not what I was expecting. The sauce was not as thick and it didn't have the traditional spicy taste to it. I had to add some chili oil to make it more flavorful. The egg drop soup was what you would to expect at any Chinese restaurant. Overall, the food was decent and the prices were fair.

The shining star at this restaurant was the receptionist. The weight staff practically ignored me,…read moreand I ordered the. Two egg breakfast deluxe with sausage, hash brown casserole, and a biscuit. Everything was cold and you would think for this price you would get fresh-cooked sausage, but they served me pre-cooked sausage, and I'm not even convinced that they even put it on the flat top to heat it. I have been here before, and it was much better. Today was a complete disappointment. The restrooms were not well kept I went in there to flush valves are rusty, and the corners of the floor. You can see dirt buildup. It's almost like the managers have just stopped caring.

Brunch is the best and The Toasted Yolk is brunch done well, I love their menu and find the setting…read moreand service to be great. They are also LGBT+ friendly!