Tuệ Tâm is one of my favorite vegan Vietnamese restaurants in Houston, and it never disappoints…read more Starting with appetizers, the fried egg rolls are an absolute must-order -- crispy and perfectly seasoned. The salt and pepper crispy tofu is a standout with bold flavor and a satisfying crunch. The lemongrass tofu is well-seasoned and solid, and the mushroom-based chicken nuggets are honestly one of my favorite appetizers on the entire menu. The fried pancake rounds out the appetizer options nicely as well. On the rice dishes, there's plenty to love. My wife loves the shaking tofu fried rice and orders it every time we visit. The combo fried rice and shaking beef fried rice are both great choices, and the special pot rice is a comforting, satisfying option. The hardest part of dining here is choosing a favorite entrée. The grilled fish platter -- crafted from tofu and seaweed -- is a masterpiece. But it's in fierce competition with the fried chicken rice, made from mushrooms and exceptionally delicious in both flavor and texture. I genuinely can't pick just one. Whether you're a longtime vegan or simply someone who appreciates great food, Tuệ Tâm is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

This was such a random spot! I spend a lot of time in china town and never knew this was here and…read morethat it was mostly vegan. A couple things to note: 1. It is not 100% vegan. For some reason, they have 1 item (egg roll) that is not vegan. 2. Service is full service style without full service quality. Would be a better setup if we could order at the counter and sit down because that's pretty much the level of service we received anyway, so just keep that in mind going into it. 3. It was pricier than expected. We spent $50 on the items shown here. I wouldn't say I was pleased with what we spent vs what we received. Overall, the food was a mixed bag.. the soup didn't have a ton of flavor despite it being one of their most popular dishes. The 'snails' were really interesting and I enjoyed them. For $20 I wouldn't get them again but they were fun to try. The steak dish was definitely the highlight. It was so good that my non vegan boyfriend bet me $1 it was real steak. It wasn't. Overall, I think it's worth a try but it's unlikely I'll be back anytime soon. Maybe to pick up the steak dish. Beside that, Trendy Vegan offers really good Asian cuisine at a more reasonable price point.

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.

Their dry sate is a must-have to pair with every dish, it keeps me coming back every time. I tried…read moretheir canh chua this time, it was okay; savory and sour. Heo Kho Ngu Vi is always perfect, crispy, and hot.

YUM! Duy Sandwiches was an amazing find for vegetarian Vietnamese food in Alief/Sharpstown! I love…read morevisiting this part of town to have authentic Vietnamese dishes but often struggle to find tofu options, especially for banh mi, as most places only offer pork, beef, or chicken and I don't eat meat. I actually ended up finding Duy through Google Maps while looking for new banh mi spots and was thoroughly pleased. The store is fairly small but offers both packaged prepared food items, as well as hot dishes to order. Their menu has a lot of options and everything is reasonably priced. They have several tables to sit and eat or you can get your order packaged to go. I actually stopped by around 9am with the intention of getting a sandwich but ended up going with the bun bo hue with tofu which was super flavorful and filling. If you want a little more kick, they have all of the fixings to spice up it up - hoisin sauce, chili oil, sriracha, soy sauce and pepper - yes, please! Don't worry though, I got my banh mi to go for later because it's a *necessity*! Great find. Definitely will be back!

Duy's Vegetarian Cafe is my favorite vegan restaurant in Bellaire. The ambiance is very casual and…read morenot fancy by any means but the food and service at this family-owned and operated are pretty good. The older lady behind the counter that puts the Banh Mis and drinks together is the sweetest and friendliest. She's always so incredibly welcoming but it's a hit or miss with the guys at the counter. The menu consists of a lot of processed mock meat and dry mushrooms so my favorite dishes to oder are the Banh Mi Bi and Mi Xao noodle dish with tofu as these do not have mock meat in them. They have a wide variety of ready-to-eat, packaged hot foods and desserts on display for customers to grab and go. They also make a delicious, refreshing artichoke drink that isn't overly sweet. I definitely recommend giving them a try if you're vegan or simply just in the mood for vegan. Note: There's a discount for cash payment.

Of course coming to Houston I had to come to the iconic Mensho and I am so glad I did because it…read moreblew me away. We only had time to come here for lunch so we got here a little before opening and there was already a line. As soon as the doors opened, the staff got us in immediately. You can tell they have this process down to a science. It all felt so efficient and quick. The inside looked like a traditional Japanese ramen spot so it was super cute and had a great vibe. As for the ramen itself, I was blown away. The broth was so rich but didn't taste overpowering at all. It had an amazing flavor with a lot of spice and earthiness. The noodles were a perfect amount of firm where it didn't get soggy and you were able to savor every bite. The takoyaki we got on the side was amazingly cooked as well. I cannot wait to come back which I will be doing again and again.

Mensho is a Michelin-recognized ramen shop, and I went right when it opened only to find it already…read morepacked. I still had to wait for the first wave of seating before getting in, and the setup definitely does not feel ideal for large groups. It is mostly two-tops with some bar seating for solo diners. They make their noodles on premise, which is a nice touch, and I ordered their signature ramen. It came with a rich, heavy broth and was topped with chicken, duck, and roasted pork. Honestly, the mix of meats felt a bit overkill, and while everything was well cooked, the duck stood out as the best component. The broth itself was very good but extremely thick, almost closer in texture to tsukemen-style ramen than a traditional broth-based bowl. The real highlight here was the noodles, which had excellent texture, and the perfectly jammy egg, which was spot on. Prices can get pretty high here, with some bowls reaching up to around 43 dollars. They also offer more experimental options like a matcha ramen, which is interesting and cool to see but not something I tried. It is first come, first serve with no reservations, so expect a wait. I am glad I tried it while in Houston, but for the price point and effort required just to get seated, this ramen landed as just okay for me overall. I have definitely had better. That said, the quality is clearly high, and the service was very friendly throughout. My friend ordered the garlic knockout ramen, which was insanely flavorful but completely dominated by garlic. It overpowered everything else in the bowl, to the point where it was hard to taste any other elements of the ramen.

First visit to this restaurant/store standalone building with a small parking lot…read more Half is the grocery store and the other half is a restaurant with a full buffet- vegetables and desserts -savory and sweet. Mid sized dining with full glass windows. Once you complete your meal, pick up your food tray, and bring it to counter next to desserts. Someone was waiting to remove empty food trays. I ordered Jasmine rice mixed veggies blend of broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, and carrots.

Veggie me, veggie you…read more Even after years and years, still one of my fave places when I need to meat decompress. It's a grocery store that has a hot food section with dining and ready to go prepared foods. They also sell banh mis but I heard they've changed a bit. They used to have a tofu and mushroom one that was so perfection. Big pieces of tofu and mushrooms marinated in this delicious sauce. Now I heard they use a tofu and mushroom loaf that is made in house. They also have noodle soups and Vietnamese dishes (com tam, vermicelli noodles, etc) but I go for the deli style lunch box. For $11.75 you get a choice of rice (I've seen brown and purple) or noodles (I always get the noods) plus 3 choices. And a small veggie soup. The lunch box options rotate, there are some items that they have more often. I always get their green beans and I try their various tofu options. Recently they had an eggplant stir fry and it was delicious. There is also an ala carte section that has dim sum items. I love their turnip cake (law bak go). One order comes with 3 pieces and a soy sauce and a chili oil ($5.50). The grocery store has expanded and sells pantry items (noodles, rice, sauces, snacks, etc) as well as fruits and veggies and frozen items (fake meat items). If you are a vegetarian or just need a break, def try this spot. You won't regret it.

It's been a long time since I've had Hainanese chicken, and PappaRich does it better than the…read moreplaces I've had in the past. It's a small little restaurant that can get packed during peak hours. They have your usual fare of Malaysian cuisine, but everyone I see will include the classic Hainanese chicken and rice in their order. Since the chicken is steamed without any overpowering spices, the texture is important to get right. You want tender chicken, but not overly so to the point of mushy. This type of chicken needs to have the right amount of "bite", and I think they hit the nail on the head. That paired with the flavorful sauce and rice makes a great combination. I also tried their beef rendang, and while it was tasty, the portion of beef seemed very small to me. However, I came for the chicken, and it did not disappoint.

PappaRich is my favorite Malaysian restaurant in the Houston area. I've been going to them since…read morethey first opened, and they have always been consistent and never failed to impress. The restaurant is small and clean. The servers are always nice, and the foods are always delicious. I recently stopped by around 5pm on a Saturday for an early dinner for two. It wasn't busy yet when I first arrived, but more and more customers started coming in as it got closer to dinner hours. I always have to order my two favorites: Steamed Hainese Chicken Rice set and the Roti Canai with Beef Rendan. The steamed Hainese chicken here are some of the best in Houston area. It's always super tender and flavorful. I absolutely love the roti canai here. It's always light, fluffy, and just right, and I don't think anywhere else makes them as good as PappaRich.

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!

Not fancy but definitely yummy. Service is quick and they answered all our questions…read more The food is delicious. I ordered the fried fish with your choice of sauce (crispy outside and moist flakey fish inside) and egg plant with pork ( tender eggplant and savory sauce). Parking lot is shared and small and on busy weekends it can fill up.

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

Absolutely loved our experience! The interior is modern and clean while the service is very…read moreefficient. The servers were friendly and attentive, which is a nice treat in Chinatown. And the food - absolutely loved the food. We were served a cool, sweet bean tea and pickled cabbage upon sitting. Then ordered the house beef noodles and pork dumplings. House Beef Noodles - 5/5 The meat was incredibly tender, the spice level was just right (got the extra hot) and the noodles were just the right texture and bounce (had a nice bite to it). Pork Dumplings - 5/5 Loved the sauce on this. The chili sauce was sweet and spicy and savory. The dumplings were tender and the wrappings had a good chewy texture. Overall, would recommend and return.