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    MIAN

    4.4 (310 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Dumplings
    Lisa Z.

    What an incredibly efficient, super yummy little noodle/dumpling shop! The beef noodle soup was incredible - the soup reminded me of the ones from Taiwan and had a fair amount of beef chunks. The chili garlic dumplings were very good - although, be warned, there is a good amount of heat in the sauce. I've got a good spice tolerance and still sweated through my meal. They also have complimentary pickled cabbage and sweetened tea that they bring to each table that is just so good! Service is super fast and you can order via the contactless menus on the table. Overall, fantastic place for carbs and would def be back!

    Anna S.

    Mian appears modest and unassuming from the outside, but once you enter, a sleek, modern interior awaits. Since my roommates & I arrived on a Monday evening, it was quieter. A server came to bring us cold mung bean tea, and our appetizer was a spicy, pickled cabbage salad, so incredible... We then took our orders through their QR code. It was a bit tricky to follow their ordering system, and there was a slight mix-up when differentiating between the "Add to Cart" and "Submit" buttons. I had ordered the Mapo Tofu noodles, but my roommate accidentally deleted them from the list of items because she didn't realize it was my order. When each person in the party makes an item selection, it's considered an order for the entire table, not for the individual customer, which is why there was confusion. :( Despite technical difficulties, the food came out quickly, and it was a 10/10 across the board! - Huazing Fried Egg Noodles, more spicy, extra green onion, and less oil: (5/5) Delicious... the spice was not overwhelming, and a slight sour/acidic taste came from the tomato broth. I appreciate that there was an option to request less oil, as Sichuan places can sometimes get carried away in that department. Because of this, I was able to enjoy the broth more! - Pork Dumpling, extra green onion, less oil, and more spicy: (5/5) The pork dumpling was soft and had a chewy, gummy texture on the outside, and the chili oil they put on top packed a PUNCH. Nothing I couldn't tolerate, but wow, did it hit; additionally, there was a subtle sweetness. I'm sad I missed out on the chance to try their Mapo Tofu noodles, but it just incentivizes me to make a comeback to Mian!

    Keisha R.

    Really good! We had the traditional beef noodles and the braised ribs noodles. The meat was super tender. The broth super flavorful and spicy. Noodles perfectly cooked. The food came out quick and staff is on it with the tea refills. The inside was clean and it eventually got pretty full of people but staff stayed on top of helping customers.

    Spicy beef noodle
    Lily L.

    For the peeps who love spicy, either mala, numbing, green peppercorn-y, MIAN is the place to go. I came by myself last weekend when the weather suddenly turned freezing cold for some hot soup and I was super satisfied, the noodles warmed my soul. Upon entering, you see a well decorated modern chinese noodle street cafe style. Place can be little more well lit in my opinion, will definitely give a more visual impact on their food too. They offer contactless ordering using QR code which is helpful so I didn't feel rush on deciding what I want, especially when they got so many options! Service was fast and friendly, the server reminded me of the hot bowls when they served me the food. I ordered the steam egg and house spicy beef noodle but sub the regular noodle for rice noodles. The steam egg came in a really cute cup, it's one of those that I remember my grandpa would drink water or hot tea out of it back when I was little. It's a very nostalgic and touching grass item haha the egg itself is super qq like jello, and well flavored by the minced pork and sauce on the top. The beef noodle was also really good. I ordered medium spicy and it was good, it had a perfect kick of mala spicy on my tongue every bite, they give a lot of beef too, good tender chewiness. The rice noodle was cooked al dente, not my preference but I let it seep in the soup for a while and slowly got softer to eat. Overall this is a good spot to get some hot noodle soup on a cold day. They got non spicy options too!

    Eint P.

    Mian in Houston definitely hits the spot when you're craving hand-pulled noodles with some spicy intestines. The texture of the noodles was perfectly chewy, and the broth had that deep, spicy richness that keeps you sipping. The portions were generous, and the spice level was just right, I always get the more spicy option and it's enough to make your nose run but still flavorful. Service was quick and friendly, though the place can get crowded, so expect a short wait during peak hours.

    Top left: zajiang noodles, bottom right: hot and sour noodles
    Jess F.

    Mian is top tier in sichuan noodles, meeting some of my highest standards for taste, portion size, service, and price. They also make ordering super easy with an online menu that you can place orders directly from your phone on! And there's complimentary, endless red bean tea and pickled spicy vegetables while you're waiting for your food and enjoying the cute themed interior. I've gotten several different types of noodles, including the zajiang noodles, spicy house beef noodles, and hot and sour noodles (my absolute favorite) - EVERY bowl has me thinking about Mian for days afterward. I've been here several times, and I 100% will be back!

    Clear broth beef noodle
    Grace P.

    This is a solid noodle place!! I had the clear broth beef noodle, and I was surprised by how rich the broth was. It was similar to the Korean gomtang broth. I generally like my dishes plain so I enjoyed it a lot. Most of my friends love the beef noodle soup, which I will definitely try next time! Service was pretty quick, and the place was packed during lunchtime.

    Chicken noodles
    Phil J.

    The food was great and the service was just as good. Very cool spot to sit down and enjoy lunch or dinner. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

    Pork dumplings
    Cynthia E.

    I love Mian! They have the best dumplings. My favorite are the chili oil dumplings, and the pork dumplings. The pork dumplings sauce has kind of an almost sweet spiciness to it. I also feel like there's maybe cinnamon or different kinds of spices that they put in with the dumpling sauce. It's so delicious!

    Spicy House Beef Noodles Chili Oil Wonton House Beef Noodles (Dry)
    Kimberly L.

    Absolutely delicious! These Sichuan noodles were everything I needed and more. (Thank to my amazing boyfriend for this hidden gym) The flavors were bold, rich, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. Every bite felt comforting and satisfying -- the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out. On a cold winter night, this bowl was pure soul-soothing magic. If you're craving something flavorful, comforting, and truly unforgettable, these Sichuan noodles are it. Highly recommend!

    Vegetarian Mapu Tofu
    Chris F.

    Overall just a great experience all round. Upon sitting down, the server immediately brought a complimentary order of spicy cabbage and mung bean tea, which both were extremely tasty! The mung bean tea especially was absolutely perfect for helping cool down my mouth between bites since the food is pretty spicy. We ended up ordering the five spice peanuts as an appetizer and enjoyed it quite a bit! Very tasty and the portion felt very fair, especially since it was only $4. For my entree, I ordered the vegetarian mapu Tofu noodle dish. I was a bit disappointed with my first couple of bites before realizing I needed to mix it together since a lot of the sauce was sitting towards the bottom of the dish. Once I mixed it all together though I ended up really enjoying it! The spice level was just right (I ordered regular spicy) and the peppercorn wasn't overpowering in the slightest (I would've preferred a bit more peppercorn but that's because I love it to a concerning degree). Service was great and were on top of refilling my drink, which was pretty often given how spicy the food was. Atmosphere was great as well, place had a very strong casual vibe but was still very much aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

    Black fungus and pickled cabbage
    Ann Marie C.

    Was craving some noodle soup and this place doesn't disappoint! Very clean establishment. You order with a QR code from your table. They instantly bring some tea and pickled cabbage. We ordered the Beef House Noodles with extra beef. Also ordered steamed bok choy and black fungus. Noodles were bouncy and chewy. Broth was rich and flavorful, beef was so tender. Definitely recommend this place for a good meal!

    Spicy numbing beef soup

    First time trying this spot. Came during lunch specifically for the beef noodle soup. I came right after the lunch buzz. There were only 4 other tables eating, so it was relatively quiet. But the two servers were great. Gave complementary tea and kimchi. I decided to order the spicy numbing beef soup. Yes it was spicy. Yes I was sweating. But I will be going back for this!

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    Decent health dept report 10/25 however why do so many restaurants have broken dishwashers?? That's a pretty important part! Fix it please.

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    The food is great! the service is really fast and good! The lights in the restaurant very nice!

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    Hu's Cooking

    4.5
    (1.1k reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    5 Stars - Authentic Szechuan that absolutely nails the classics…read more During our short trip to Houston, as a custom, we were determined to find real Szechuan food, and luckily we found Hu's Kitchen. The location is a bit unassuming, and parking is definitely tough (the spaces are very shallow), but the second we walked through the doors and smelled the Szechuan peppercorns, I knew we were in exactly the right place. I generally judge a Szechuan restaurant by their 夫妻肺片 (Fuqi Feipian)--which they cleverly name "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" on the menu. They completely nailed it. The beef, tripe, and tendon were incredibly cohesive together, yet you could tell each component was prepared and marinated in a slightly different way to perfectly highlight its specific texture. The chili oil was right on the spot. We went through a massive bowl of rice just eating this dish alone. Honestly, if I weren't feeding a family of four, I could have just ordered that and been perfectly happy. While the Fuqi Feipian proves their skill with dry dishes, the 水煮魚片 (Fish in Szechuan Hot Chili Oil) proves their skill with wet ones. It's another must-order. The execution was flawless--we didn't just finish the tender fish chunks, we ate every last piece of cabbage soaked in that incredible chili broth. For my two daughters who can't handle the heat, we ordered the fried rice, garlic pork ribs with onion, and the 紅燒獅子頭 (Giant Meatball with Cabbage). The giant meatball was spectacular. The kids completely devoured it on their own, but I managed to steal a bite, and it instantly brought back childhood memories of exactly how this dish is supposed to taste. We also had the Dan Dan Noodles, which were great and rounded out the meal perfectly. I loved all of the dishes we tried. Should we ever find ourselves in Houston again, we will absolutely be revisiting this hidden gem.

    My mom wanted steamed fish with ginger, scallions, and that light sweet soy sauce. Hu's Cooking…read moredelivered! When we ordered, they mentioned it'll take about 20 mins but it came out in 10. No complaints here since we were starving from an 8 hour road trip. The Dan Dan Noodles...I had high expectations but sadly this dish fell short. I recommend Hu's Cooking to use a bigger bowl and more sauce because it was difficult to mix the noodles and the sauce wasn't...saucing, unfortunately. I wish there was more flavor in this dish. The Scallion Pancake was super over-fried and oily. See image in my review. The outer parts of the pancake were fried to a crisp and only a small circumference in the center stayed chewy. I know Chinese tends to be oily but this pancake soaked up way too much oil. Half a Peking duck: super great price for so much meat. The difficulty when eating this dish is gnawing the meat off the sharp bones of the duck. Mapo Tofu with white rice: pretty easy staple, no complaints here. Dinner on a Saturday was packed but we got seated quickly and food arrived fast.

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    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans
    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans
    Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat
    Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat
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    Mala Sichuan Bistro

    Mala Sichuan Bistro

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Food - 10/10 I really enjoyed everything I ordered. Seriously. So much flavor. I got a bunch cause…read moreI wanted to try a little bit of everything plus I was using it for meal prep anyways. I'm not the biggest fan of the numbing pepper but there wasn't a lot, just to give it some flavor so I enjoyed everything. The cumin lamb was yummy and I really liked the fish. The lotus root was crunchy and the water spinach was the usual sauted with garlic. The garlic bacon was fun to eat and I really liked the sauce. Service was great as well. Very quick to get the food out and my server was very nice when I asked questions about different items. Ambiance - 8/10 It's definitely an older restaurant. It gives me like 90s Chinese restaurant vibes if that makes any sense. I'm coming back either way. Gotta try other things.

    The food here is fantastic! When we walked in it was very busy, but we were seated immediately as a…read moreparty of two, which was impressive. The food came out quickly and everything we tried was delicious. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the service. It was extremely busy and it seemed like there were only two servers handling the entire floor. If you didn't ask for what you needed when they initially came by, it was very difficult to get anyone's attention afterward. We had quite a bit of leftovers and couldn't get anyone to come over for to-go boxes or the check I ended up having to go to the front to ask. Overall, great food and a good experience, but they definitely need more staff if it's consistently this busy.

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    Dining area
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    Spicy and Crispy Chicken
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    Mala Sichuan Bistro

    Mala Sichuan Bistro

    4.0
    (717 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$

    I had a great experience dining here. A few things I loved:…read morePlenty of parking Beautiful wall art Extensive menu options Menu with images Good service Delicious food It was my first time, and as a first timer I had a lot of questions and didn't know where to start, but our server was very helpful and gave us excellent recommendations. We ordered : Dan Dan Noodles 8/10 Bok choy and mushrooms 8/10 Kung Pao chicken 9/10 Dry fried green beans 9/10 The food looks beautiful and tastes even better, I loved they present the food very pretty. Oh! And The portions are shareable too! I will definitely come back , there is a garden on the side that looks very pretty when you are dining inside, maybe next time if the weather is nice we can sit outside:)

    Get the eggplant! Been obsessed with Sichuan food lately,…read moreand my friend recommended this place. I think we may have went on an off day because I have tried takeout form this place that was delicious, but on this day the food wasn't my favorite. We did overall enjoyed our experience and time and I would recommend giving this place a try! We ordered a total of 5 dishes and everything seemed very authentic to Sichuan cooking. With Sichuan cuisine though, a lot of the food will be on the oily side, so keep that in mind. - Eggplant In Spicy Sauce (5/5): Definitely order this dish! You can tell the eggplant was prepared well because it retained its beautiful purple color and luscious shape. The flavor was sweet and savory seeped well into the eggplant. My only comment would be that there wasn't a strong garlic flavor, but it was still so tasty I think it deserved that 5/5! - Mapo Tofu (2.5/5): I came here specifically for the mapo tofu but was left a bit disappointed. The flavor was pretty good and had that strong Sichuan pepper spice that lingers after a while. My issue with the tofu was the consistency of the sauce. I found it to be very thick and clumpy in an unpleasant way, almost like eating little gelatin pieces. I would probably come back to try it again just in case this was a bad batch, but it's hard to compete with wanna boa's mapo tofu. - Spicy and Crispy Chicken (4/5): Pretty juicy and crispy chicken with a slight kick. I love anything fried chicken so I did enjoy this dish but it was pretty standard and there wasn't much to write about. - Red Oil Dumplings (3/5): Pretty standard oil dumplings. They weren't really spicy which would be good for people who can't handle spice. I think I would've liked a bit more meat filling but overall not bad. - Dan Dan Noodles (3/5): I loved the texture of the noodles but I found the sauce to be kinda slippery which made it hard adhere to the noodles. I also thought the flavor could've been a bit stronger. Service/Ambiance: the interior of this place was super cute, especially the upstairs area. I loved the dim lighting and tiny table lamps which gave this place a cozy romantic feeling. The outside was also interesting with an all black exterior and no sign. That might make it hard to notice or find the restaurant, but that did give it a more hidden feeling which was nice. Parking was also abundant and service was great!

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    Bar and dining area on first floor
    Bar and dining area on first floor
    Red oil wonton
    Red oil wonton
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    Xiaolong Dumpling

    4.6
    (300 reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    This little spot is my literal favorite place for fried rice. Everything is good but the fried rice…read moreis the best I've ever had! Pork Bao's are normally my daughter fave but the soup dumplings here are her favorite. She could finish an order on her own. The service is always great. As soon as you get in they give everyone a water and a carafe of more water. There is a QR code to order and you place your order on the phone. The order goes straight to the kitchen and you can add as you go if wanted. I always thought that was pretty cool. The owner came out to say hello and ask how everything is. She even brought out a small bowl of soup for my baby to enjoy. The waitress was also very sweet and attentive. I don't live close by but will make the trip when the craving hits. Today was one of those days. The last time I was here there was no ac and not enough seating. This time it was nice and cool in and well as having new seating! This little spot needs to be on your need to stop places!

    Was a little bit of a red flag when we were the only Asian customers in the restaurant - still…read moredecent but definitely catered towards Western taste buds. My favorite dish was surprising the fried rice, with generous portions and slight smokiness. The xiaolongbao weren't my favorite, as there wasn't a whole lot of juice; but hey if you're looking to be health conscious maybe that is a positive.

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    Mala Sichuan Bistro

    Mala Sichuan Bistro

    4.3
    (137 reviews)
    10.1 mi

    Not too long ago I started reading "Food of Sichuan" by Fuchsia Dunlop. There, she describes hilly…read moremountains, rice fields reaching above your head, and dewy mornings awakened by the local cattle demanding breakfast. She emphasizes few ingredients that complement and highlight each other. Above all else is technique. The knowledge to know which vegetables are in season, the perfect time to poach fish, infusing oil with the correct about of peppercorns and aromatics takes years of practice. What I find surprising is how Mala Sichuan Bistro scaled out their restaurants with the same quality, crispiness, and consistency across all locations. The MKT location has the most beautiful interior, which is why I choose to go there. If Mala told you the crispy chicken seasoning was only 4-5 ingredients, would you believe it? Chinese cooking is about letting one ingredient shine in the spotlight with the supporting actors complement one another. My love for cooking started with the spicy crispy chicken. The crunch, the numbing from the peppercorns, the push and pull between sweet and salty. The oil to fry the chicken and the oil to dress the chicken afterwards creates a masterpiece that I have not been able to replicate at home nor have I found any other restaurant in America with the same caliber. The dry pot fish melts in your mouth with its delicate batter. The lotus root is crunchy while the cauliflower soaks up the delicious sauce. Compared to the water boiled fish, this dish is my new favorite coming into here. For the avid regulars of Mala Sichuan, I challenge you - Order something a little out of your comfort zone every time you come. Trust that the chefs have years of knowledge and the sample size for refining dishes almost 4x ours. If survival of the fittest makes the restaurant business cutthroat here, imagine the caliber of dishes that exist in China. Mala Sichuan didn't invent these dishes, it came from generations of testing, iterating, and feedback from their customers. When we dine here, we're having a snippet of history served right in front of us.

    Mala is one of my favorite restaurants! It's more expensive than other american Chinese restaurants…read morebut it's bigger portions so it evens out (with free rice of course). I love the mapo tofu and spicy chicken. The tofu is creamy, savory with a little bit of a Szechuan kick & doesn't come with pork which I prefer. (This dish made me love tofu!) The chicken is crispy without thick breading. Lots of garlic, szechuan peppers, and seasoning. (I wouldn't recommend eating the peppers.) The ambiance is great. The service can be lacking - they need to hire more servers because there's 1-2 servers for the entire restaurant and it gets packed. Every time we need something, we have to flag a server. Regardless, still 5/5!

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    Interior
    Mala Beef Tendon
    Mala Beef Tendon
    Eggplants in Spicy Garlic Sauce

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