We came across this gem looking up Chinese food. We noticed the reviews rated this place pretty high, so we wanted to see what the hype was about. And let me tell yall.. this place did not disappoint. The food is delicious! We ordered the combo lo mein and the general tso chicken. The portion sizes are large so be prepared to share. It all was fantastic. Do not hesitate :) Service was great. Very friendly and accommodating. The inside was clean. Make your way to Sesame Hut to support this neighborhood mom and pop read more

First time trying & will be back! Very fresh and hot; egg rolls were delish! Pepper steak was a little dry but would definitely go back to try more. Service was good, only one lady was cooking and working the desk, so it took some time for the phone to be answered. read more

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Thank you for the service. The woman at the front was very kind and helpful. Yes, the food tastes great. My meal was $10.81 (Shrimp Fried Rice) the portion size was filling and came with complementary onion rings. Thanks again, John. read more

Sesame Hut - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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With such an unassuming outside look, I would never have expected some of the best service or huge fresh tasty food portions. Rarely surprised by restaurants but this one definitely stood out. read more

Sesame Hut - Beef and broccoli, a bite taken out - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

GOOD: It was very easy to order and was ready when I got there and the cashier was very nice and polite. BAD: The fried rice was not great....I was looking for Chinese fried rice. This didn't have much flavor. The wings were also disappointing. For 7.99, you get 4 wingettes. Not even whole wings...wasn't expecting that for the price. Good amount of meat on them but an indescribable smell (I think it was either the sauce) and they didn't taste like they were freshly fried. I'll continue with my search of descent Chinese food in Houston (I'm from Baltimore where there's descent Chinese food everywhere). read more

Sesame Hut - Shrimp fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A no frills, mom and pop Chinese restaurant that has a few Korean dishes on the menu. The restaurant is right on Long Point, and is in an unsuspecting building. You can call in an order ahead of time, but it doesn't take long if you order in the store. I had the beef bulgogi with fried rice, which included onion rings. I also ordered the general tsos. The portions were great, especially for the price. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area, and craving food on a budget. read more

I wish I would have took some pictures but completely forgot! I cannot recommend this place enough. The inside is not much, but the food was exceptional. You can dine in but it's not much on the inside so I would take it to go. We got General Tso and Sesame Chicken. We loved both entree's, the fried rice is so good I highly recommend. The staff was so nice, we went in and ordered to go and they tired to make our order as quickly as possible which I appreciate it. They also brought us onions rings since we had to wait which was so nice. The wait wasn't bad and the food was made fresh! We will definitely be back! read more

This place is an institution -- something like 50 years running, which says a lot about a restaurant in a market as competitive as Houston's. No-frills spot with amazing Chinese food with a Korean/pan-Asian twist to it. You can't go wrong with most menu options, and you get a lot of food. I dream of the fresh tempura-fried onion rings, which come as a side to most dishes. The owners and staff are friendly, too. read more

Love this place. It's my go to when I'm craving Chinese food that's quick and easy. The food is great and the staff are always so nice.

The amount of food given in a Togo box is amazing. The food was so good! The lady in the front was so friendly!

Used to be my favorite place like 25 years ago ... now the the person who took over is never there always running late .. and the food is no good .. a waste of 30$ read more

Absolutely LOVE this place. The food is always fresh and tastes great. The owners are very welcoming, great service. It's a quiet place so if you want to eat in peace it's the perfect place for you. I enjoy eating there. read more

Overall this place was solid. I found the food rather average, but really good service. For example I just wanted water and they gave me a bottle of water for free. While we were waiting for our food they brought us some free onion rings. There's not much to the ambience of this place, it's kind of the definition of a hole in the wall. Lunch for two for less than $25 is hard to find these days, and even harder with quality service even if it is counter based. I wouldn't drive across town for it, but if you're in the area give it a try. read more

Sesame Hut - Onion rings - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Right off Long point, this is a neighborhood favorite as a fast casual Chinese-Korean restaurant. Doesn't surprise me with the cheap prices and the inside decor. Food isn't the best but pretty good for Americanized Chinese/Korean cuisine. The hot spicy chicken has a nice kick to it with a decent amount of coated sauce. At only $7.99, it's a bargain and you receive a solid amount of food. They also gave us onion rings on the house which was nice of them. The man taking the order and working the register is super friendly and sweet. He really enjoyed our company and motioned for us to return. No doubt Im more than happy to oblige! read more

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Love the food from Sesame Hut, parents took us frequently back when they were located inside Northwest mall. Taste is super authentic and has not changed one bit read more

Our office just moved to this side of town and I am exploring restaurants for lunch. This is a treasure. Yes it looks kind of sketchy and the interior is not impressive HOWEVER the food is fantastic. The gentleman who took my order guided me to the terriyaki chicken. Great lunch, the chicken was hot and juicy, loved the "fried rice" and serverd with tempura onion rings - I added a side eggroll for only $1.25. It really seems more geared for take out as all are orders are served in styrofoam with plastic utensils but that made it easier for me to take the left over home (very generous portions). I am looking forward to returning to try the bulgogi. read more

Sesame Hut - Terriyaki Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I recently tried the Shrimp Chicken Fried Rice combo at Sesame Hut, and it was very satisfying. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were on point. This dish made for delicious leftovers as well. However, I was a bit disappointed with the small cocktail shrimp they used, especially being in Houston, where I expected larger shrimp. Sesame Hut has a long-standing presence in the area, and it's evident why; I found them on Yelp's top 10 recommendations for grub. As a pleasant surprise, I received a complimentary order of onion rings after inquiring about their best dishes. I'll definitely be returning for another visit soon. While you can choose to sit and eat there, it seems that most people opt for takeout, which was convenient. The price was also reasonable, and those onion rings were absolutely fantastic. the staff at Sesame Hut were pleasant. Friendly and accommodating service can greatly enhance the dining experience. It's always a plus when the staff adds to the overall enjoyment of a meal. See you next time! read more

Sesame Hut - Onion Rings - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing food and service was awesome. Definitely will be back. Some of the best onion rings I have had. Everything was great.

This place is old school, they were in the Northwest Mall for many years. The Bulgogi is so delicious, egg rolls are great. They never disappoint!! read more

I just got home with my vegetable fried rice and the flavor and amount of veggies is delicious. The rice is cooked perfectly. You have got to try this place out. Everything is cooked after you order. read more

Sesame Hut - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sesame Hut is a nice, low-key spot that I had lunch. I ordered the hot and spicy chicken with lo-mein and it was good, but it lacked taste for me to be able to give it 5 stars. If you come in with low expectations for a quick lunch, Sesame Hut won't disappoint. read more

This place freakin rocks. Nothing fancy, nothing special, just great Chinese food at great prices. It Looks like a hole-in-the-wall but I think that is part of its charm. The spicy chicken with fried rice and an egg roll is my go-to. The gentleman behind the counter will always give suggestions, and he doesn't lie, everything is good. Fine wine and diners beware, but us commonfolk love Sesame Hut! P.S. their surprise onion rings are also just really good for no reason. read more

I've been going to Sesame Hut since 1985 when it was a staple at Northwest Mall. Unfortunately the mall shit it's door several years ago and so did Sesame Hut. They reopened close to the old Mall on Long Point. Small run down shopping strip, but they are there. Food is still awesome. The nostalgia of eating here when I visit Houston for work still bring a smile to my face after all of these years. I always order a dish off the menu called the combination stir fry with gravy. Is a gravy sauce cooked with vegetables, beef, chicken and shrimp over fried rice. Add some chili sauce to kick it up if you like spicy (sauces are available on the side, they don't cook it spicy) Ask them for this dish next time you visit. read more

Sesame Hut - Combination Stir Fry with Gravy - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

OK, so I was engaging in a bit of nostalgia recently on Yelp when I ran across Sesame Hut on Long Point. "Could this be the same little cafe I went to in Northwest Mall's food court back in the 1980s as a teen?" I wondered. It sure is! Even down to the old neon sign in the place! Short version: A cute Mom-and-Pop throwback Chinese restaurant with a smattering of great dishes, big portions, friendly staff and Sirius XM 80's jams in the background. If you're in the northwest part of town, check it out! Long version: As a kid, I remember going to the Sesame Hut outlet in Northwest Mall and enjoying (back then) the piping-hot servings of bulgolgi, shrimp tempura, chicken teriyaki and mountains of fried rice with egg rolls. It made for a quick and tasty lunch in those New Wave 1980s days. Fast-forward 40 years and Sesame Hut is back in business as a stand-alone. I had to try it out for old time's sake. The first thing I noticed is that the place itself is located in a old converted Taco Bell building - you know, the original kind from the 1970s with the stucco walls, tiled roofs and a spot overhead for the famous bell. By the way - that's another thing I miss: going to the old-school Taco Bell for an enchirito (remember those?) and Frito burritos. You know, back when they were made with fresh ingredients, and not the packaged ca-ca that they use today? But I digress. Once inside, the menu is pretty obvious - it's printed in BIG LETTERS over the cash register. For those of you who either lived in Rio Linda or went to public school (or both), there are pictures of the food on the opposite wall so you can identify what you want to eat without looking like the village idiot. One day when it was still winter outside, I tried the bulgolgi. It was the first bulgolgi (Korean barbecue) I'd eaten since Sesame Hut closed. I was prepared for massive disappointment. I was wrong. It tasted as great as ever! Juicy chunks of lean beef in the tasty black sauce that I remembered so well. I almost wept with nostalgia. Along with it came the perfect mountain of fried rice - piping hot - and the crunchiest, tastiest egg roll I've ever had since the Go-Go's had a #1 hit. A few weeks later, I was in a fried-food mood - we all get those from time to time, especially if we're dieting - so I ordered the shrimp tempura since I remember how tasty it used to be. Would it also take me back to those glorious days when Reagan was in office and everyone was talking like Moon Unit Zappa? Two words: IT DID. Picture attached to make my point. As Christine K pointed out in her previous well-written review, the standout item with the shrimp tempura was those perfectly deep-fried onion rings. There wasn't a drop of excess oil clinging to them (or the shrimp) and they were piping hot. The manager was also nice enough to provide some extra dipping sauce. I have to point out that everything here is made fresh and to order, so make sure to arm yourself with some patience. Just let them take your order, sit down with your drink and listen to some Hall & Oates, Fleetwood Mac and other early 1980s jams that we Gen-X people venerate so well. If I have to deduct a star, it's simply because of the location and the calorie content - nobody can eat fried foods every day and not look like Michael Moore. Plus, the neighborhood is a bit sketchy and the parking situation is pothole-laden. Still, don't let that deter you from taking a time machine back to those glorious early 1980s with some Chinese comfort food! Like, totally! read more

Sesame Hut - The deep-fried shrimp tempura plate with onion rings and fried rice. Totally tubular! - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really wanted to like this restaurant as the owner operator is super nice; however, my chicken and vegetable takeout had less than a tenderloin portion (a sliver) of chicken in it! It was definitely less than a protein portion. Of course, I didn't realize this until I got back to my hotel and I didn't want to take it back for them to correct. The food itself was overly salty without much other flavor. People must like this place for its low prices, but it's not even worth that to me. I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody. read more

OBSESSED! When NW mall closed, I was sad that sesame hut would no longer be an establishment I could order food from. I was happy to find out that they opened up a location on Long Point. I ordered the Spicy Chicken and Fried Rice combo hoping that the flavors were just as I had remembered and was NOT disappointed. I even received complementary onion rings with my order. The owner was EXTREMELY SWEET and made me feel at home. 10000000/10 would definitely recommend. PS: cheapest meal I've purchased in years. I definitely had enough for 2-3 meals. read more

I love coming to this place I have never experienced a problem with the food quality The best thing on the menu is General Tso with extra onion rings I have been eating at this restaurant since I was kid back when it was located inside of Northwest Mall for the prices I usually pay i always get my money worth read more

Sesame Hut - General TSO #3 - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Super fresh and not your ordinary Chinese fast food place. The flavors are more authentic and you know that because less is more, meaning they don't over flavor the dishes like your typical American Chinese fast food place. You know it's a good Chinese place when the dishes come out hot and you can control the flavor to your liking by adding the correct amount of soy sauce and other sauces to your liking. I got my food to go...and totally forgot it came with an egg roll. As I was eating my onion rings from the bag...when I got to the bottom of the bag...a surprise egg roll made me smile and I literally said "ohhh yeahhhh I forgot it came it's egg rolls" MAN I WAS SO HAPPY TO FIND IT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG ILL TELL YOU WHAT LOL. Literally a few pounds of food per plate... Hidden gem for sure. read more

Sesame Hut - A lot of food for the price - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been knowing about Sesame Hut since they were at northwest mall and when I found out they were still open my childhood just came flashing back to me of when me and my family would just go to the mall to eat their food. The food here is just soooo good Employees always so nice to us. The owner is such a good person always so kind to me and my mom lol. It's such a peaceful place to eat at. I hope this place is forever open (writing this as I'm waiting for my food here) read more

Sesame Hut - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this place! We tried it for the first time this weekend and we loved it! Tried the hot and spicy chicken and it was the perfect amount of kick for me. Not too spicy, just a nice manageable kick. The portion size was huge! Great deal and the owner is very nice. Also... the onion rings are to die for!! SO YUMMY!! read more

Best Chinese food I've had in a long time. Fresh and delicious! Can taste the quality.

I highly recommend ! Our food was hot and delicious, free refills, amazing customer service, and the prices were so low. The atmosphere was also very calming. read more

Sesame Hut - Sesame chicken - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Highly recommend... my favorite Chinese spot hands down, I always get #8 and it never disappoints

Grabbed late dinner from them. Owner nicest guy around. Food is delicious and will priced. No frills spot but great customer service and really good value. Highly recommend for let cost meal. read more

Great service, even gracious. Located in industrial area on Long Point. Food was excellent on first try. Owner was engaging. Even offered a bottle on leaving. Menu is not complicated, but covers the basics, with Korean food. read more

Seriously simple food but NOT your typical Chinese food. I never taste MSG which is a familiar flavor in most fast Chinese food. That's why I love Sesame Hut! The prices are great, the building isn't beautiful but who cares, the food is simply wonderful. I love this place and have surprised many folks after picking up our food. The owner is great and a joy to be around. read more

I love this quant lil place for my Chinese food cravings. Cute, updated, minimalist ambiance. Hidden gem but I still feel like I'm in New York at one of those places with apartments upstairs. That's the vibe I get. Plus there's grandpa's doing the cooking in the back, it feels so authentic. And to top it off they were super nice. 10/10 read more

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Omg if you're from the northside/nw of Houston you went to NW mall and you definitely ate at the Chinese restaurant in the food court and this restaurant is them! Its probably the best Americanized Chinese in Houston. The servings are huge the food is cheap and it's served piping hot. Nothing fancy just good food food. The owner is super nice and I'm so happy I found this place. Definitely give it a try. read more

Sesame Hut - Hot and Spice chicken! The onion rings are complementary. - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was very good. I ordered for pickup and it was ready in 5 mins. The food was enough for dinner and lunch the next day.

Been a fan of this restaurant for years (Northwest Mall days). My husband took me here when we were teens. Even my adult children know about this restaurant. Glad they reopened up several years back. My office picks lunch here atleast once a week. Good food and great staff. Our favorite is #2 ! read more