Just top notch! The service is terrific-- the owner is very present. You can tell they have a lot of familiar regular diners. The House Salad is always fresh and crisp. I tried the San Dong Tofu this time. Light but satisfying! read more

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45 min of rainy traffic to this historic spot! The famous mural is on the side, front door is on the corner. Shared parking lot, spacious interior. Beer/wine/liquor available. Wasn't too busy (rainy Tuesday night) but we noticed several regulars and a number of takeout orders. Nice to see owner Fred and he was super helpful making sure we got a good variety in our order. Food came out hot and fast. Nice textures and flavors, only felt that the jajiang was underseasoned and kind of flat. Great spot and I can see why they've been around for 50 years! Faves: Cheese puffs Fish buns Sizzling rice soup Pong lai chicken Braised Pork belly Chili shrimp read more

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First off we arrived about 30 min. before closing and they kindly sat us- I have to say I love folks who have opinions about their food and the owner Fred was no exception. He was really great and we appreciated his humor and authenticity. The other nice lady gave me a little side of their kimchi to try with my noodles- it's not like regular kimchi as I know it- very lightly seasoned and I liked the crunch since the didn't have the yellow radish. Pong Lai Beef- recommended by Fred over the orange beef- 5/5 so flavorful and tender Zhajiang Mian-3/5 black bean Korean/Chinese. I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet but may have needed a sprinkle more of sweetness. Otherwise the noodle itself was well cooked Pork pot stickers 5/5/ super juicy - almost like a soup dumpling Sweet and sour pork 4/5 if you like traditional- I was looking for a different breading and sauce that comes on Korean/Chinese version Rice 2/5 def need better rice Overall, I'm excited to come back and try some of the other dishes here! read more

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Black patrons beware! Another black patron had issues with her food not being warm and neither was ours. The rice looked old and everyone else was provided complimentary wonton chips but we weren't. No one checked on us during our meal but checked on others multiple times. There's only 2 waiters, so wait time is long. Our first and last time here. read more

Kind of in a random spot. The staff are efficient and friendly. They split up check individually which you don't see often. Decent Korean style jjajangmyun. They don't have the pickled yellow radish but they do give you Chinese style kimchi which is nice. Would come here again if I wanted jjajangmyun. read more

What a great spot. It's a pretty large restaurant. And a great menu. I had the sizzling rice soup the homemade cheesecake kimchi and they make this really spicy Serrano pepper oil. That is fabulous. The waiters are also very nice here. read more

North China Restaurant - Lunch on a Friday - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a good time at North China. The staff were very friendly and they seem to have a lot of regulars come in. The dining room was good size and very clean. Our server made suggestions and answered all our questions. We would go back again. read more

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North China in Houston is an easy, EASY five star spot. The big koi mural outside and the gold Buddha statue inside are pretty cool, and the place has a comfortable feel not trendy, but normal (which is a plus). The staff is friendly and easygoing, and I didn't feel rushed at all. I started with the fish bun, and it was really good. The buns were airy and warm, and the fried fish was crispy outside and tender inside. The flavor was there 100 percent, they marinated the hell out of it! So good. For my main entree, I got the Colonel Tsos' Chicken. They make it with a whole chicken cutlet instead of small pieces, the first time I've had it prepared like that. The breading crisp, the meat was juicy, and the sauce had a nice mix of sweet and spicy. It came with fried rice and house salad, and potatoes. All were good and on par with any other high end restaurants. My wife ordered the shrimp, and she loved it. She is actually the one who recommended the place, and she was right. She said the shrimp was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Their house made spicy chili sauce, made with serrano peppers, on point. It had heat and flavor. I asked if I could take some home, and they were totally fine with it and even packed a few extra containers for me. North China serves fresh food, pays attention to the details, and treats you well. It is easily one of the better spots in Houston for Mandarin food with a dash of Korea. We had other items, but I'm tired of typing lol read more

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Great service Really good food $25 corkage is a bummer. Good health dept reviews so I will return. read more

Came in on a Saturday for lunch and was so impressed. Fred the owner was so friendly and working hard to visit every table to ensure we were well taken care of and gave us great recommendations. The lunch colonel tso chicken was incredible. The hot and sour soup was one of the best I've EVER had! So flavorful and everything was noticeably fresh and cooked to order. 1000 out of 10 WOULD RECOMMEND! They even have lunch specials on the weekends! You can feel the love in this place and I will definitely be back. read more

I went a bit off the beaten path to try a dish I had never seen before on a menu in Houston: Zhjiang Mian, which consists of Ground pork, yellow onion, fermented black bean paste, and wheat noodles. I found it to be deeply satisfying in a comfort food kind of way. It's not flashy, it's subtle. The service at North China is exceptional too. read more

North China Restaurant - Zhajiang Mian - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food at the going average price of $15 for lunch entree of chicken and broccoli! From the ATX to Houston, I'd try it again

The FOOD!!! Omg amazing. Go there. It's excellent. We ordered the beef noodle soup and the Beijing shredded pork. Both are very authentic Chinese. The broth for the soup is the best beef broth I've ever tasted in the dish anywhere in Houston. Go and checkout and you may agree. The shredded pork came with homemade buns that were perfect in texture and cooked exactly as they are supposed to be. Put the yummy shredded pork inside the bun and you'll be back- guaranteed. For those newbies- this is NOT BBQ style shredded pork. This is cut pieces of pork in a wonderfully flavored sauce with the steamed buns around the outside of the plate. You won't find better. If this place was in China, it would get the highest restaurant ratings Service was quick and friendly and some free appetizer chips with duck sauce to start. Don't miss this restaurant. read more

North China Restaurant - Shredded Pork Bun - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lots of working folk here for lunch during the weekday. I like their lunch special of a meal with an egg roll. The service was fast and attentive! I got the Mandarin shrimp. It was good but the fried rice I wish was not just rice but had veggies and egg in it. The egg roll was yummy, it is vegetarian though. Very big portion size. read more

North China Restaurant - mandarin shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fred presents an exceptional example of customer service and attentiveness. The waitress, Anita, also demonstrated a willingness to help and service the customer's requests. The ambiance of North China is a calm and welcoming experience, one with modernist interior design and thought provoking artwork decorated around the setting. The food is incredible, easily 5 star quality, and far beyond any other restaurant close by. The taste, texture, and presentation of the dishes are superb and everything one could ask for. The food remains hot as you consume it, the taste is a plethora of different flavors, compiled in such a fashion that it will leave you with the impression of coming right back. Thank you Fred for your service and brining a bit of your culture for the public. We shall see you soon yet again. read more

My family and I haven't eaten from here in a really long time, so it was nice to be back to dine in for dinner! The restaurant was cozy and spacious. The staff were extremely kind and attentive. They provided awesome service to us and everyone around. I was excited when they brought out the complimentary wonton chips- they are addicting. The food was amazing, and it truly hit the spot and satisfied all cravings. At first, the portions of the meat dishes looked relatively small, but it was actually very filling. My favorite was the Beijing beef. The meat was so tender, and there was just the right amount of sauce on it. The minced garlic chicken was also delicious! And honestly, even the rice itself was fantastic. The jjamppong was LOADED. They had pieces of plump shrimp, pork slices, mushrooms, and other vegetables. The noodles were cooked to perfection: chewy and soft. This dish alone could fill me up. I look forward to visiting again and trying other dishes. Great food and great service... what more could you ask for? :D read more

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We tried this place for the first time and unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. We ordered the General Tso's chicken and sesame chicken, and both dishes were underwhelming. The food tasted like it had been microwaved rather than freshly prepared. There was little to no flavor, and most of what we got was breading with very little actual chicken inside. The texture and overall quality just didn't meet expectations. Given this experience, we won't be returning. It's frustrating when you try a new spot and it falls this far short. read more

Just ate at North China Restaurant n it was so amazing i had to leave a review The customer service was honestly amazing. They kept checking in on us making sure everything was good and that we were enjoying the food, which you don't always get everywhere. The food came out super fast too, no long waits at all. What really stood out was how friendly and fun the staff was--they were cracking jokes, making funny comments, and just keeping the whole vibe light the entire time. They even packed our leftovers into to-go containers for us and brought them right over, which was super convenient. Overall, it was just a great experience all around. Good food, fast service, and genuinely great people. Definitely coming back read more

Have been here before and it was ok Not so much today. They brought my husband plate first, and it took at least 10 minutes to get mine. Maybe that was a sign! My Beijing fish was not good at all. I couldn't eat it. I was so hungry I ate the rice and the roll plus the added soup. I should have said something. I was just disgusted with the flavor and consistency of the fish that I just wanted to leave, was even nauseous. No one asked me anything but I'm sure they saw the fish was left in the plate. Bye North China. Hope I don't get sick with what I sampled read more

Amazing customer service. It was my first time here with my girlfriend and we came here for our 6th month anniversary. It's really cool that they offer free fried wanton crisps with sweet and sour sauce to start. The alcoholic drinks were also very delicious and they had a wide variety when it came to selections. Cocktails, beers, wine, etc. The atmosphere was also very cozy and quaint. They had dim lighting and it was relatively quiet at the time we went so it felt very intimate within our booth in a corner of the room. Definitely would come here again. read more

I Love this place! Great food! Fred the owner & Eric the manager are wonderful! The Egg Rolls, BBQ Ribs & Seafood Chow Ma Mian are incredible! read more

We ordered Hot & Sour soup and wonton soup to get started. We could barely taste the difference between the two...both heavy brown soy and fish sauce. Shared the chicken dish and it had the same heavy brown sauce. This stuff isn't even decent American Chinese food We won't ever return. read more

This is THE BEST neighborhood Chinese restaurant. I order hear regularly for takeout and have also eaten in a couple of times. Family owned, and the staff are SO friendly and accommodating. Be sure to get the orange chicken. I've also done takeout/catering for a large group from here - huge success. I'm so glad we have this gem in the neighborhood. read more

Friendly courteous service, nice clean interior, however, the food was very disappointing. Egg rolls were mushy inside; didn't seem fresh. The general tsao's chicken tasted terrible, unedible. I wondered if even made in house or just frozen and re-heated. I've eaten here a few years ago and remember that the food was delicious. Something is wrong in the kitchen now read more

Saw this place on social media and had to try it as I'm a big fan of Chinese-Korean cuisine. The jjamppong and jjajangmyeon were both great, but I think I prefer the latter. Noodle texture was chewy and satisfying. Jjamppong had a generous amount of seafood and the soup was rich and flavorful. Black bean noodles were more savory which I appreciate and the sauce was full of meat and veggies! I made sure to scoop up any of the remaining sauce with white rice. We also tried the eggplant with ground chicken and that was amazing as well. Loved the sauce for that one. Vegetable dumplings here are pretty good too, especially if you like ginger. I will be back here for sure! read more

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I am in search of a good Chinese restaurant, so I decided to try North China today for lunch. It was pretty good. First of all, the service was great. Everyone seems so nice and inviting. One of my favorite Chinese dishes that I always get is the General Tso's Chicken. Theirs was pretty good. The only problem I had is that I saw visible jalepenos on a picture that was posted on Yelp but I didn't see them in my dish today. Outside of that, my meal was very tasty. My favorite of today was the eggroll. Man, something about the texture and the "almost flat" shape was good to me. Another plus is the patio seating, which was perfect for a day like today. I'm looking forward to returning. read more

North China Restaurant - Great patio seating - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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In business since 1976, North China is authentic Chinese food made exceptionally well. Staff here are proud and not only are equipped to answer questions about the menu but are quick to make suggestions too. They checked up on us throughout the meal without being intrusive. The menu features some unique as well and they are worth the try. A free appetizer of fried wontons and some dipping sauce is brought to your table immediately, much like chips and salsa at a Tex-Mex or rolls at an Italian place. These will fill you up quickly so proceed with caution. The kids both ordered General Tso's chicken with the young lad deciding to amp up the heat with a house green sauce that had him sweating with a smile. I jumped on the waiter's suggestion of Pong Lai beef and it was a crispy wonderland of beef with a slightly sweet sauce that was addictive. MK feasted on the fish entree which consisted of lightly breaded fish filets that were flaky and soft. This restaurant may have been around for a few but it certainly needs to stick around so I can eat my way through the menu. read more

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Wish I remembered the name of the man who answers the phone. He was super nice and courteous. Food was good I ordered the house fried rice without onions. Tasted good but a bit on the dry side despite the soy sauce. It's a bit pricey compared to other spots in the area. Egg rolls were good and crunchy. I will probably return if I'm in the area. read more

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In town for a date weekend and saw on yelp a picture of the Beijing Fish Buns. That alone brought us in. They were amazing! I recommend them to everyone! Service was awesome, and everyone was on point with refills, clearing tables and checking in. Seriously, the friendliest people I have ever met in Houston!! This place is a must!!! Very cozy, very inviting, plenty of seating! read more

North China Restaurant - Beijing Fish Bun - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This restaurant closes at 2:30 and reopens at 4:30. When I drove up, I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the Koi fish painting on the wall, as well the authentic decor inside. I walked in at 2:11 and the restaurant was still so accommodating and friendly. I was craving Chinese food and I didn't know of any on this side of town so I looked on google for something close by. They had high reviews so I called and asked if I come will they be closed. They said we do close at 2:30, but if you are close come on. I jumped in the car so fast because I really enjoy eating in than to go. As soon as we walked in we were quickly seated. Once the waiter found out it was our first time, he gave a little history on the restaurant. The waiter made some recommendations and we decided to go with a few. Everything was delicious. I can't wait to try more food from this place whenever I am in the area read more

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Food was wonderful - our favorite was the fish buns. Service was really attentive and kind, servers were always coming by to ask if we needed refills and checking in on us. Our server was also really great about giving recommendations. Will be recommending to all our friends and coming back again. read more

Always a treat here. Been going here for quite a while and it has become a staple spot! FOOD: jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) is always a treat and very reminiscent of a home cooked version. The sweet and sour pork is another classic that is both sweet, salty, and crispy. Always a treat coming here with my family. Recommend highly. Cheers read more

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I have been here countless times and hope this place is here forever. I like the portions because I do not over eat too much, which is notoriously a thing for me with delicious Chinese cuisine. Yes, they made changes over the years but nothing that hurt the quality. The pricing is probably standard and worth it for the area and the type of restaurant this is. I think people don't realize sometimes how expensive and risky it is to run a good local restaurant. This is a treat. A Family owned and oriented, gem of a place. I have tried a few things but now I pretty strictly order minced garlic chicken, fried rice and eggroll. I love the dinner version with the egg crepe, it's an elevated and full of flavor dish. I could easily eat 2 egg rolls, they are top notch. The mild sweet sauce for the eggrolls tastes great, but for me a little too runny. I think it would be better if the consistency was more duck sauce like, however I really don't mind it too much. Sesame chicken and crab Rangoon, I usually order this at other restaurants but it is not what I like here. The chicken fried rice is good I just have to order without sprouts because I am not a fan. One of these days I'm going to find the will power to not order my minced garlic chicken and try the fish buns and a branch out to a some other things. My one wish is if they could please bring back Diet Coke that would be so good! 5++ stars read more

A Chinese spot with a really nice interior. The service here is fast and they're kind. this place is definitely more of upscale than most of the Chinese restaurants in the area but not upscale enough to dress up but elevated Menu, elevated interior, and amazing Customer Service. The food here is delicious. We started off with their dumplings and let me tell you they are homemade and you can definitely taste it especially the wrappers. You can see that they're chewy and have a little bit of a bite. I would recommend though that you get the pork ones the vegetable ones were all right. they have an excellent Menu. It's a Chinese and Korean fusion spot. I would definitely recommend their kimchi as it's homemade and it's delicious the little on the salty side so do not eat a bunch of it unless you're mixing it with a steaming bowl of white rice. I don't think my drink was ever less than 75% full. I had a really nice menu and tons of dessert options unfortunately I didn't get to try any on this trip as we were stuffed to the brim. We are definitely adding this spot to our rotation. read more

North China Restaurant - Pork & Vegetable dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Highly recommend this restaurant. This place is a hidden gem! My girlfriend took me to lunch here, and I was blown away. Waiter and waitresses are friendly and attentive. Food was great and clean, not your typically Chinese restaurant. They also serve some Korean dishes as well. We ordered Jjajangmyn (noodle with blackbean sauce) & beef fried rice. You are probably thinking, "fried rice? I can get that anywhere." But you must try the minced beef fried rice, you won't be disappointed. They also have outdoor seating but fair warning, it might be loud since its right by I-10 fwy. So happy this place is in the Energy Corridor. read more

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First time here and it wasn't disappointing! Everything was so wonderful. Very friendly staff and clean restaurant. The cheesecake is the best I've ever had! Cannot wait to come back! 10/10. We had steamed pork dumplings, shrimp with lobster sauce, mandarin hot chicken & cheesecake. read more

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My favorite Chinese restaurant, not only because it's good but also because they don't put MSG upon request. Decent but I wouldn't get again: - Shredded pork Nothing special but still good: - Yuxiang eggplant - Walnut shrimp: not the fried and sweet mayo-based one I wanted - but still yum (and love that they use Argentinian shrimp). Too similar in profile to the rest of the dishes I got, though. - String beans: wish it were roasted more, but crunchy, and love the zacai (pickled turnip) that comes with it The best stuff on repeat: - Best Hot & Sour soup I've had - Good sizzling rice soup - Sweet & Sour Pork - Get the shredded beef and pepper (only on the Korean menu but available upon request over the phone - not online). Definitely ask for the green pepper oil to go with this. - Surprisingly spicy and yum Sichuan chicken - Orange chicken - wish it were chunkier and not so thin, but great orange flavor 4.5 stars for food, extra star for service, cleanliness, and roominess :) read more

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The service is out of this world. The staff is so welcoming and will remember you if you are consistently coming back! They are quick and kind. The food is great and feels home-made. Will always recommend this place. It has become our go-to Chinese restaurant. The vibe of the restaurant is very calm and inviting. The whole ambience feels like a personal experience, and you walk out feeling full and happy. read more

The food was great, service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice. Plan to go back! Loved the sizzling rice soup! I had the fish buns. Very good! read more

---Dearest Reader, This correspondence is long overdue. If I understand the meaning of these letters correctly and the meaning behind them then it makes sense for me to be forthcoming. North China is undeniably the best place in the West Memorial Area for Asian Cuisine. Like literally the best. When you order take out, expect that your protein is separate from the sauce. This is a huge deal and a huge difference between NChina and competitors. I absolutely love the shredded pork with Bao buns. This has literally been the only thing I've ordered in my 10+ times. My wife loves their crab Rangoon/crab rolls (as do I). Fried rice is great, doesn't matter which protein or style you go with. Every dish that we've ever had is top notch. I would recommend that if you have an air fryer and decide to order the shredded pork with the Bao buns, that you spray a little oil and fry (3min) your Bao buns for an extra kick of crunch and pazazzz!! You might catch me at North China, but I'll still be South of i10, ---Mitchell read more