I visited this restaurant with my girlfriend on Saturday night. We tried the signature beef short ribs, sesame bread with green onion, and hot and sour soup, along with some pea pod leaves. The service was quick, the food was served hot, and the ingredients were clearly fresh. We'll definitely be back! read more

Ma's House - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

How lucky are we to have such a great chinese restaurant, that is also halal? I understand that they wanted to open the restaurant in the area where all the Asians are, in Bellaire, but selfishly, I would like if they were more on the north side, because that's where we are. This has quickly become our new favorite restaurant. The pan fried beef dumplings to start out with are amazing, and we've got them every time at this point. We absolutely love the orange chicken, the corn soup is good, you can add a few different sauces to it to make it to your liking. The short ribs weren't my favorite. They were chewy and just that something that I liked as much as other options on the menu. But if you like beef, you might like them. Although they weren't my favorite, the waitress said they were quite popular (which is why we ordered them). Chicken chow mein was pretty good, and I think a pretty good option if you want noodles. Wish they had a chicken szechaun option, but they only do that with tofu. Every time we've gone, we have had good customer service. The first time we had someone named sister Lilly, who was very nice and the second time we had a young girl woman but I don't remember her name. Sometimes they give you fortune cookies and sometimes they don't. The place he was pretty quiet when we come during lunch, and so the food comes out quick, but it is fresh. We are planning on coming and trying more items soon! read more

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This place is so beautiful when you walk in with high ceilings and nice tables. I'm surprised to find such a fancy place in Chinatown next to Duang Huang plaza. The nice thing is they have their own parking lot, so you don't have to mingle with and the people scrambling to go to DH. They have a diverse menu from chicken, pork, fish and vegetarian options plus dim sum. We ordered the chive beef rolls, orange chicken, crispy duck and mixed seasonal vegetables. We found it funny the waiter didn't know what kind of vegetables were in the seasonal. The food portions are huge and we had a lot of leftovers. Everything tasted amazing and fresh. I wasn't as big of a fan of the beef roll but it didn't taste bad. My favorite was the crispy duck. It's not like peking duck, more like the crispy pork you get ag bbq places. The downside is they do charge for rice - 0.95 cent per bowl but you can get away with ordering just 1 for 1 people. Prices are a little high for Chinatown, but given the portion sizes not too bad. Service is fine. Polite but not too intrusive. Refilled our water s few times. Love the food and the ambiance. I want to come back and try some more dishes. read more

Ma's House - Orange chicken and seasonal veggies - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Slept on Chinese halal restaurant that's huge and right next to the plaza that's always busy. Honestly I think my group just ordered the wrong things that weren't Chinese halal specialties (ie lamb). We got standard Chinese dishes that are passing but definitely not as well made as other Chinese restaurants. I heard their version of scallion pancakes is a specialty, and each one was huge! Definitely a highlight. I hope to be back soon to try some of the specialty halal dishes. read more

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The staff is welcoming and efficient. The restaurant has plenty of room to accommodate big families. The lunch menu was pretty good, except Ma's short ribs. They were very flavorful, but chewy. A lunch plate comes with a nice corn soup with little chicken bits and an eggroll. The sole with asparagus was tender and we'll be ordering that again! The eggrolls were a bit mushy inside. The chicken with cashews was good. We'll be bringing friends to share more dishes! read more

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I've tried the original in Anaheim and really enjoyed it, so I was delighted when I first heard it had come to Houston! I decided to give it some time before trying it so it could work out any kinks they might have, which are inevitable when opening a new shop. We finally tried it this week, and it wasn't quite like the original. Let's start with how large this place is! It's massive which is great because you don't have to worry about wait times. The folks who work here are incredibly sweet, patient, and helpful. They helped us select dishes and waited until we figured it out! There was so much to choose from. Their servings are also large, so you'll have leftovers which is always a nice perk! The food was where it just didn't meet the mark. Everything was just bland. My husband did comment that maybe that's how authentic food should taste, and we are conditioned to American Chinese that is much more salty? I'm not entirely sure if that's why we found it bland, but it's a thought! We ordered the garlic and jalepeno beef, the dough/hand pulled noodles chicken chow mein, pan fried beef dumplings and the thin bread with green onions. The bread with green onions is SUCH a large helping- 16 pieces! The dumplings were... my husband enjoyed them but I hated how it was a giant chunk of beef wrapped in the dumpling. Not much else going on seasoning or flavor wise. The noodles were better once I added soy sauce and Chili oil. And the beef was not spicy, but again serviceable with a bit of chili oil and soy. All in all, we'd come back to give it another try given some time. It wasn't bad but it was also nothing to write home about. read more

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A new Halal Chinese food in this area of Chinatown, and it is not Uyghur Chinese food bit traditional Chinese food that is also Halal, they have great lunch special here. The service is fast here and the food is pretty good too. The restaurant is a little bit big for the amount of customers they have so far so it may feel a bit empty. Come and check out this place and even if you do not eat strictly Halal. read more

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My first impression of Ma's House is that it is huge and nicely decorated. I'm at a group of nine and they accommodated us easily at a round lazy Susan table. They were patient with the orders and took time to explain everything. Everybody was super friendly. We ordered eight or nine things and everything was truly fantastic. From the crispy chive sesame bread to the filet mignon dish. I was also excited to see hand cut thick noodles. Those are my favorite and I had been missing those from Chinatown. The Mongolian steak and pepper steak was excellent as well as some of the chicken dishes we got. Everything was delicious It's great to have such a big clean, organized and high quality Chinese halal police in the hotspot of Bellaire and beltway 8. Definitely coming back here and catering from here. That bread was amazing. All around awesome place read more

Ma's House - A bunch of things - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We arrived at 745 on a weekday and this place was packed. The food was great but in a huge restaurant the management needs to keep more than 2 waiters. The two poor waitstaff were overwhelmed and we waited an hour for food because they were tending to 70 plus customers. The scallion pancakes were delicious. Management do better with supporting your staff. read more

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Went to @mashousechinesehalal, New halal chinese spot in town. I have heard a lot of positives about the original location in LA, so definitely had to give it a try. I went with the Filet Mignon Black Pepper Sauce off the lunch menu, which comes with a veggie spring roll and the soup of the day, which was Chicken Corn Soup. and also ordered the Steamed Beef Dumplings. The meal also comes with complimentary tea. First off the the Filet Mignon was amazing, so tender and juicy. overall a great portion size for a lunch special. And for the Steamed Beef Dumplings which were great aswell, Soft dumpling exterior and the juicy flavor beef inside. Overall this place is great and definitely worth the hype. read more

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BUMMED. This place has room for improvement, and seeing as it just opened...I think it has the potential to turn itself around to be close to the OG Ma's Islamic Chinese in Anaheim. The place / ambiance is PHENOMENAL and if that's all the matters to you -- then GO FOR IT! It has its own semi-spacious parking lot (though I do see this being a battle during peak hours). The SERVICE, on the other hand, could use a lot of work. We were being helped by Lucy, and she seemed aloof from the get go. My husband was giving our order, and her mind seemed to be focused on the server taking another parties order next to our table. YIKES. She even apologized after noticing our dismay. She forgot to get our drink order, didn't bring us our water, and we had to ask another server to go grab her after 10-12 minutes. I think we saw her maybe 2-3 times in total for our entire dinner there. Ma's -- there needs to be better staff training. If this was the service when half the restaurant was empty - I can only imagine what it is like when it's a full house. On to the food, ARGH. THIS ONE GETS TO ME THE MOST. Our order was: 1. Orange Chicken (medium spice) 5/5 this one was the one dish that was completed in its entirety! Crispy and absolutely delicious! 2. Sizzling Black Pepper Beef -- came out SIZZLING, yet bland. I'm not too sure where the flavor got lost, but this wasn't it fam. 3. Steamed Rice. 4. Chicken Chow Mein. This one was good for the kids. The chicken wasn't too overpowering and the noodles were not rubbery. 5. Chicken & Creamy Corn Soup. I was expecting this to be piping hot, but it was on the colder side. I actually ended up taking this back to the hotel room and warming it up myself. Tasted better! I personally like mixing this with vinegar, chili oil, and a little bit of soy sauce for ultimate flavor. Overall, 3 / 5. Lots of potential, but just needs time. I hope to make a pit stop next time I'm in HTX, at least for the orange chicken. read more

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I had the filet mignon with black pepper sauce, orange chicken, and egg fried rice and everything was amazing. This is some of the freshest, most flavorful Chinese food I've had in a long time. It doesn't taste like the typical generic takeout - it genuinely tastes like homemade Chinese food. Everything felt fresh and balanced, and you don't get that heavy, sleepy feeling afterward. The orange chicken was easily one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, flavorful, and not overly sweet. I already know that every time I come back, ordering that is going to be non-negotiable. The filet mignon with black pepper sauce was tender, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. I do wish they had a sesame chicken option, but I've heard their Chow Mein is great, along with the Mongolian beef and Mongolian chicken - definitely planning to try those next time. I might have to start coming with a large group just so I can try more of the menu, because I already know I'll want to reorder my favorites too. It's rare to find a Chinese restaurant of this quality, and the fact that everything is halal makes it even better. On top of that, the customer service was excellent. The staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. The restaurant itself is spacious with a nice, comfortable ambiance. Overall, this was one of those rare, near-perfect dining experiences. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing! As someone who lived in Asia and experienced a ton of Halal Chinese foods, I am at a loss for words! This was authentic, tasty and fulfilling to the point to where I had leftovers for the next days lunch. The quality of the meat is bar non and you can taste it I every bite. Overall I give this new restaurant a 5/5 for everything including quality of food, ambience, and service! I highly recommend it. The Sizzling Black Pepper Beef was melt in your mouth awesomeness! read more

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Finally, an authentic Halal Chinese establishment that is not a fusion of south Asian food right in Chinatown. You'll find the same items as non-halal restaurants. Everything was delicious. From the dumplings to the stirfry to the noodles. The venue is spacious and inviting. It also includes a little corner for prayer if needed. Will definitely bring relatives here and will look into catering options. read more

Highly recommend halal Chinese food very delicious we ordered their all time favorite onion paratha mouth watering crispy beef with Chinese rice. Service is excellent and ambience is nice . Will definitely go again and again read more

I had an opportunity to try Ma's House during grand opening. Was overwhelmed with the amount of options on the menu. Thankfully was not disappointed on the result of deliveries. The food was flavorful and authentic. The staff were super busy and only came over to the table when called upon. The restaurant was giving a friendly family style vibe. Definitely a solid spot for Chinese food. read more

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Service is very poor close to none besides sending in the food. There was another table that has a visible dispute with the restaurant staff. Also I left the eyeglasses on m oh my y seat seat in the restaurant and come back within 5 minutes and they cannot find it even the table is still empty. Something is not quite right and I'd never go back. read more

Great halal food from China's Muslim area, including noodle and naan, you'll be surprised how tasty is

Waitress Lucy is super attentive and friendly Food is excellent with plenty of choices and ambience is spacious and everything has been very good read more

Service was great. The food wasn't bad but we ordered the duck which barely had any meat it was like they gave us the ends which were kind of burnt as well. Would not recommend the duck! read more