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Oheya Houston

4.5 (63 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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What's the vibe?
Romantic
Classy
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Jaylynn M.

This was my very first omakase at Oheya in Montrose and it truly exceeded my expectations. I was previously very fond of sushi and would stick to rolls and simple nigiri as I was comfortable with them. I was amazed at just how fresh and intricate the flavors of everything was. I'm a sucker for ambiance and I loved sitting next to strangers while surrounding the chefs at a simple and chic bar. The paper fish donning our names was truly the cherry on top. The chef and staff were very attentive and guided us through the entire experience explaining the ingredients and the best way to consume the pieces. I am very excited to return again when the menu is rotated.

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Christy P.

I paid $50 for a 10 course omakase for happy hour that not only met but exceeded my expectations. It started out strong with flounder, which is a personal favorite of mine, but it got progressively better with each consecutive course. I honestly don't know how I could pick a favorite out of all the courses. They finished with a homemade candy bar and honestly, I've never been a huge fan of the Uchi brand's desserts, but this was far and away my favorite dessert that I've had from them. The only thing that I wasn't crazy about was the lychee martini as I've definitely had better. Even if you make a reservation for their happy hour Omakase, you can still order other à la carte items, and they recommend you do so at the beginning of the meal. Location-wise, it's basically across the street from Marmo, and when you enter the little opening from the street, it's the door on the right. It's not super easy to see the writing by the door when it's not bright out. I was fortunate enough to find a parking spot on the street instead of valet, because I despise valet. Service was OK--some employees were more personable than others, but that's to be expected anywhere. I will definitely come back and hopefully sooner than later.

Thien T.

Finally !! Reservations after 1 month. If you are looking to get seatings for Happy Hour Omakase be sure to book ASAP for 5-6 PM. Omakase is for 60 mins, 10 courses for $50. Be sure to order your a la carte once seated. We order a few nigiris and of course their delicious Brussels sprouts. Drinks are really good, choose from Lychee Martinis or Kara Kyoto for $6. Everything was delicious, fish was fresh and drinks was amazing. Lighting and music was on point so you definitely get a romantic atmosphere. I didn't feel rush and when 10 course was done, I still had 15 mins to order more drinks or a la carte plates. Must try and will do again. Looking at $100 per person tonight and no regrets . Left feeling full and satisfied!

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Bec S.

Perfect for special occasions! You truly cannot beat a $50 10-course , 12-seat Omakase. Chef Justin and his team were all very skilled and personable. The space is very small. Try the sake

Kristin J.

I absolutely loved the sushi here! Service was top notch and the atmosphere and setting was so intimate and unique. The restaurant looks kind of like a wood cabin from the outside. I went during happy hour, so 50 dollars for the food was a great price point in my opinion especially for an omakase. There is plenty of parking in the garage nearby. I can't wait to come back!

Chante N.

i am so happy that i chose oheya to be my first omakase experience. their dinner service is flawless!! the plates are beautiful, flavorful, and decadent the chef was kind with a great sense of humor! i did the 15 courses and it did not disappoint! i was satisfied with the 15 courses but my undeniable lust for the dry aged fish got the better of me and i could not help myself!!! oheya, means room in a house. the restaurant is nestled to the right in the uchi building. the lighting is soft, the vibes are cozy. there was no dress code and everyone was dressed hi-low end, so no worries on being dressed to the nines or coming in after work. the staff are inviting and attentive regardless of attire. will definitely be back for happy hour bonne appétit

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William T.

Tried the $50 omakase--totally worth it! Fresh, delicious nigiri with creative combos. Loved the temaki and kanpachi most. Quick, fun counter service watching the chef prepare everyone's nigiri. Interior definitely had a cute and cozy vibe. Solid choice for affordable, high-quality omakase. Highly recommend!

David N.

It saddens me to write this review. I am a diehard Uchi fan. I have been coming to their Houston for years and previous enjoyed their Austin location. I even enjoy both Uchiko locations. However, I was not impressed with their separate Oheya omakase. First off, it's a bit weird, not much signage outside so we ended up entering through the main door and crossing back over. We booked the 5 pm on a Saturday and we were the only ones to dine. That in itself was a bit sad to see. But I've been to other omakases where it's just us and you end up getting a good experience with the chefs. Nope. They were very quiet and got very little Info about the dishes we were having the presentation on most of the dishes were lacking as well. I've gotten more explanations from my server at the normal Uchi. There was only one of three that even said anything to us. The one waitress was very good with clearing plates. It was $120?/pp for 12 pieces? It wasn't super high but not a single dish was impressive and the dessert was down right bad. I would stick to normal uchi moving forward.

William L.

I was excited to hear about Oheya as Uchi is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Houston. You get a more traditional omakase experience here with a dedicated private room that seats maybe 12 people. Apart from the setting though, I did not find the taste of food a step up from what you would get at Uchi/Uchiko. Unfortunately, you are paying for the experience and not necessarily for better taste in my opinion here. Menu rotates monthly, but I feel I got a good representative menu my go around. $175 per person but they'll charge ya $8/$10 for still/sparkling water so really 185 a person if you don't order a real drink. I think you have better options for Omakase in Houston for similar taste. We did go to the Velvet taco across the street to top-off since we came in hungry Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? No, would stick to Uchi or another place for Omakase Would I Return? No Ambiance- 8/10 Food Taste- 8/10 Service- 10/10 Value- 5/10

Thione T.

Came here for my birthday and these dishes did not disappoint. Majority were absolutely delicious. My absolute favorite piece of the night was the crab handroll with the butter dipping sauce. Scrumptious. I also really enjoyed the vichyssoise. It was so refreshing. Kind of like eating a savory snowcone if that make sense. And the masu dish the sauce they had on it was *chef's kiss*. I was this close to licking my plate in order to get all of the sauce. It was a fun night thanks to staff too. They were fun and easy to talk to and you could tell they enjoyed their jobs. Theyre connected to uchi but somewhat different and I told them I loved the fried milk at uchi and they were kind enough to give me a tub to go as a birthday present. P.S. There's no wrong place to sit. Everywhere has a great view of the chefs cooking.

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Sabrina B.

A subset of the uchi franchise, this omakase spot was a Valentine's Day dinner of mine. Between the major Texas cities, I have tried the majority of omakase spots to differentiate which I would determine is the most worth-it restaurant for a special occasion. This place was nice, better than the bustling and loud Uchi, but I didn't feel like it was any bit more creative, exciting, or filling. You get the typical fish, carpaccio, soup, etc. dressed in whichever ingredient, concoction, or companion food for their idea of the menu. I enjoyed the focus on citrus during the winter months. But I found it all to be pretty much the same experience as most omakase places in Houston. There was no explosion of flavor, interesting combination, or a fish that exceeded all other fish quality in the area. The menu was a bit short, the stories or explanation of the origins either weren't there or quite basic and generic.... It just didn't feel unique or personal. Many other places are surprising me in ways I didn't think could with the same fish, but this place seemed to be doing the same story beats as other (even cheaper) places. However, the service of the FOH was always prompt and kind. Zero complaints there. Somehow the standout was..... the PB&J?! It wasn't loved by my partner but I actually found it to be the one dish to actually break the barriers of what you'd expect. I'm glad it was the end because it made my impression of the meal that much better. But I'm a little distracted that a non-fish option was the best part. Overall, it's a standard and basic and even a bit short of an omakase with a great dessert. You can find better omakase for the same price but longer and more creative in the same city.

Brandon T.

Intimate. Complex. Delicious. The experience at Oheya was flawless, I don't think anything could have been done better. The pacing of the dishes and order they provided them in was perfect. The fish quality was really good, and the citrus focused menu was so fun to experience, and added to the complex flavors they presented. The staff are passionate and very well informed about the food. I would love to come back and experience their changing menu!

Kelsey G.

This was an extravagant, yet demure, birthday celebration for myself (and 5 friends) and it was worth every penny. I did a deep dive on all the Houston omakase experiences and I decided (based off of the reviews of others) on Oheya because of the multiple mentions of the variety of dishes and atmosphere. The pace was perfect, the wine pairing excellent, and the waiters made my birthday feel special. Thank you, Oheya, for the meal, the birthday digestif, and the chocolates! It was a very good experience for those of us who can only treat ourselves like this on special occasions.

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Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

4.2(712 reviews)
3.3 mi•The Heights
•$$
Large group friendly
Outdoor seating

Still great and plenty of seating. Friendly service. Lunch specials are good value…read more Pluses 1. Brisket tender and juicy, I love the corn side and no aioli. Arugula and melon salad. Shrimp rice bowl. Areas to improve Bring back the cafe sua da slushie.

I love the concept of this restaurant but it seems they missed the mark…read more It's a casual dining experience Asian infusion bbq, with great outdoor seating. Staff was very friendly as well. Food was just not impressive. Crispy ribs were ok, just seems lacking in flavor and all I could really taste was the smoke. I was thinking they would be dripping in sauce, but they weren't. Not really falling off the bone or anything as far as tender. 6.2.10 Brussel sprouts were not great. Very bland and a little mushy. 3/10 Salmon was pretty good, feel like this dish really hit the Asian fusion theme. Nice apricot sauce or something similar with seaweed and pickles. 7.1/10. Chicken Karaage was phenomenal, but an appetizer can't save the whole meal. Dipping sauce was awesome, perfectly fried and balanced flavor. 8.7/10 Con fritters were also a must try. No notes. Try it if you like corn. 9.1/10 Potatoes were also very nice. At the end of the day they are just taters though. 6.6/10. Wanted to really like this place heard great things. Would check it out again to try more things in the menu and the brisket which is only served after 4pm.

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Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar - Smoked Brisket

Smoked Brisket

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Hu's Cooking

Hu's Cooking

4.5(1.1k reviews)
3.1 mi•West University, Braeswood Place
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$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.

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Hu's Cooking - 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

Hu's Cooking - Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat

Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat

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Fat Bao - IG: @foodeatsnick
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Fat Bao

4.1(1.9k reviews)
1.8 mi•Upper Kirby
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This was not the first visit to Fat Bao, but it had been a long while. My purpose was to get the…read moreviral crab Rangoon burrito, which found traction from a IG foodie account. I was literally the second person in line, and also ordered the soft shell crab and peppered tuna baos. It was just as I remembered. Quality small bites. The burrito was 15.00, and was a little too much to eat at one time. I ate about a quarter at a time, spread out through the next few meals. The restaurant is a few communal tables, mixed with some small tables for 2-4 people. I'll be back.

This review is based on the viral crab rangoon burrito, which is a limited-time item. I'll update…read moremy review if I try anything else from their regular menu. The crab rangoon burrito didn't really taste like crab rangoon. It was extremely creamy and heavily filled with cream cheese almost to the point of being overwhelming. After a few bites, it started to feel a bit sickening, and I don't think I could finish more than one slice. It was missing that traditional savory, umami flavor, and instead tasted only like cream cheese. The outer layer also didn't hold up well. It wasn't strong or crispy enough to support the filling, so everything felt soft and fell apart. It honestly made it difficult to eat without a spoon (which they did include). It was also overpriced at $16. The service was good and the ambiance was pretty standard.

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IG: @foodeatsnick IG: @nvnguyenphotos

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Beautiful evening at Fat Bao!

Kata Robata - Texas Wagyu Katsu Sando

Kata Robata

4.3(2.3k reviews)
1.9 mi•Upper Kirby
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Kata Robata was an amazing experience from start to finish! We decided to try several of the daily…read morespecials along with a few menu favorites, and everything was absolutely delicious. From the specials menu, we started with the spicy garlic coconut milk mussels made with fresh Prince Edward Island/British Columbia mussels in a rich spicy garlic coconut cream sauce, topped with green onions and served with toasted ciabatta bread. The broth was incredible and packed with flavor. As an appetizer, we ordered the Texas Wagyu Hot Stone Bowl -- the only rice item on the menu at the time -- made with rice, egg, kimchi sauce, tawan mushrooms, sesame, and green onion. It was prepared tableside for us, which made the experience even more fun and interactive. We also tried the Spicy Soy Ramen with braised ground pork, chili oil, soy milk broth, soft boiled egg, wakame, green onion, and micro cilantro. The flavors were rich, comforting, and had the perfect amount of spice. The Nagasaki Champon Ramen was another standout with clams, shrimp, cabbage, pork, onion, ginger, and micro cilantro in a flavorful broth that tasted fresh and authentic. The restrooms were very Japanese-inspired and beautifully maintained, adding to the atmosphere of the restaurant. Gabby was an amazing waitress -- attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire dining experience even better. Then there was dessert: Green Tea soufflé and chocolate milk bread pudding! I hope i get a picture of it!!! Service is GREAT! Drinks are filled. Needs are met- and exceeded!!!0 Parking is self parking, but it was worth it. We will definitely be back again to try many more items on the menu! Come early if you want to hear your partner it gets LOUD!

The food tasted good but nothing was new or exciting. The service was terrible... our waitress…read more(Karen?) was really slow.. also my friend waited almost 45 minutes for a glass of wine. She clearly forgot to ring it in and then brought us the check. We then asked for the glass of wine and she brought it with a revised check. We also never saw a manager during our visit. At the end, we were charged 20% gratuity for a group of 7... seemed strange. Not saying we wouldn't have tipped that but it didn't sit well knowing the service was so bad.

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Kata Robata - Various nigiri.

Various nigiri.

Kata Robata - Okinawa Sun - strong AF

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Uchi Houston - Uni

Uchi Houston

4.4(2.6k reviews)
0.0 mi•Montrose, Fourth Ward
•$$$
Takes reservations
Fine dining

This place is still my fav. The inside is a casual vibe for a sushi place but the prices and taste…read moreis by any means casual. This is actually one of my favorite sushi spots in Houston. The service is great and the servers are similar with the dishes. There's a parking garage where you can park and it does cost money. I think I saw valet too but i don't think it is complimentary. They change up the menu every once in a while or try new things out. They have daily special on the menu. They have plenty of drinks and even zero proof. Their Brussel sprouts is truly one of the best I've ever had. They were like marinated and drenched in sweet chili and lemon. I tried the a5 hot rock waygu and that was very tasty. Flavors and texture was there I could taste the quality. My favorite was the a5 Uni nigiri. This just melted in my mouth. I tried the waygyu tartare and the bread it came with made this dish it was buttery or milky soft and tossed. The actual meat was grinded up like you'd expect and it was okay just the bread really made this dish. I also loved the kanpachi crudo. It was just the right amount of sauce that leveled up the amberjack and the pineapple brighten the dish. I tried the flounder on the daily special menu and that was not it. This had to be the worse thing I tried. The cilantro broth was too heavy and the cilantro flavors were overpowering. The flounder even tasted dry. I received a free crab roll and this was tasty. Had the hamachi chili which the hamachi is always my favorite with the chilis and pineapple. The blue fin otoro was also one of my favorites. I just love the melt in your mouth textures. The salmon belly was okay. I tried the collar bone fish (Hama Kama) and that was fire. You're suppose to scoop out the fish. It's very easy to pick off the fish it was so soft and fall off the bone. The sauce it came with reminded me of nuoc mam but its sesame vinegar. It paired really well with the fish.

Had a great experience at Uchi! Service was quick and every dish came out at a good pace. The…read morekinoko nabe with gyutoro was definitely my favorite bite of the night -- so flavorful and comforting. We did the happy hour omakase for $120 for two people and it was absolutely worth it. Such a perfect date night spot! There's a parking garage at the Montrose Collective that you can park in for a fee!

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Uchi Houston - Bites of love: foie gunkan (seared foie gras)

Bites of love: foie gunkan (seared foie gras)

Uchi Houston - Special: a5 + uni temaki - looks delicious and tastes phenomenal!

Special: a5 + uni temaki - looks delicious and tastes phenomenal!

Uchi Houston - Zero sen - didn't love the sauce but the sushi was graet!

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Zero sen - didn't love the sauce but the sushi was graet!

Mala Sichuan Bistro - Garlic Cordyceps

Mala Sichuan Bistro

4.0(714 reviews)
0.2 mi•Montrose
•$$

Consistently good food and probably the best local chain for Sichuan in Houston. The heights…read morelocation is a little swankier but we love the space of this location especially for larger groups upstairs. Our go to orders are the hot pepper chicken, cumin lamb, red oil wontons, and Dan Dan noodles. The food is spicy and numbing from the sichuan peppercorn and very flavorful. My only complaint is the salt level of some of the dishes but otherwise it's excellent. Hopefully they can open up a new location closer to us in SE Houston/Webster eventually.

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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Mala Sichuan Bistro - Bar and dining area on first floor

Bar and dining area on first floor

Mala Sichuan Bistro - Red oil wonton

Red oil wonton

Mala Sichuan Bistro - Mala Tofu Pudding with Fish Fillet

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Mala Tofu Pudding with Fish Fillet

Wanna Bao

Wanna Bao

4.1(862 reviews)
0.7 mi•Midtown, Fourth Ward, Montrose
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I apologize for the pictures! Was too excited to dig in that we forgot to take pictures first!!…read more I have been here a handful of times and every time it has been soooo gooood! The interior of this restaurant is really nice, and the service is great. Perfect for a lunch date. Mandatory must haves: any xiao long bao (soup dumpling), nutella xiao long bao, and the pork crispy bottom bao!!! Appetizer: Pork xiao long bao - 10/10 Pork crispy bottom bao - 10/10 Red oil dumplings- 7.5/10 Garlic cucumber - 9/10 Entrees: Fish drizzled with Szechuan sauce - 10/10! I was skeptical about this one but turned out to be one of my favorites Pepper pepper steak cube - i opt out for the peppercorn 10/10 Whiskey shrimp on fire - they set it on fire at your table! the dish itself is really delicious 10/10 Dessert: Nutella xiao long bao - these are delicious but only if you like chocolate bananas! Not sure if they offer a non banana version. 9/10 Overall: 10/10 will be back!!! (Especially to update this photos!)

I really wanted to like Wanna Bao because the presentation of the food was beautiful, but overall,…read morethe taste just did not live up to the visuals for me. We came with a group of 18 people, and the bill ended up being around $972. Unfortunately, most of the dishes were more impressive visually than flavor-wise. The colorful green fried rice looked unique, but honestly just tasted like regular fried rice. The green beans were overcooked, so they lost the crunch and sweetness that usually make that dish enjoyable. The green curry was extremely spicy, but outside of the heat, it wasn't very memorable. The shaking beef dish looked amazing presentation-wise, but the sauce was too sweet for a savory dish, and the crispy rice pairing just didn't work well for me. I initially thought the duck dish was Peking duck, but it was actually the Jasmine Tea Smoked Duck. Even so, everyone at my table agreed we still preferred the traditional Peking duck style. The duck itself lacked flavor for us, and the skin was soft instead of having the crisp texture we were hoping for. The only dishes I genuinely enjoyed were the soup dumplings, cucumber salad, and fried dumplings. Most of the other dishes at the table were barely touched. If you're looking for colorful, aesthetically pleasing food and great presentation, you may enjoy this place. But if flavor is your main priority, this spot just wasn't for me personally.

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Wanna Bao - XLB Heaven!!!

XLB Heaven!!!

Wanna Bao - Dumplings Adventure!!! The dough color are from fresh vegetable

Dumplings Adventure!!! The dough color are from fresh vegetable

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Oheya Houston - sushi - Updated May 2026

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