Came here on Sunday, 11/16, around 1pm- restaurant was about 90% full. This is located inside the Courtyard Marriott. The food is all made of high quality and fresh ingredients! You will pay about 30% more than going to Bellaire or other dim sum spots, but if you want quality, this is the place! To me, it was 100% worth the higher cost for the quality here. So please do not come in here thinking you will get Chinatown/Bellaire pricing here because you won't The menu is not as extensive as your traditional dim sum carts either I would rate this 4.5, but since I can't, 5 stars for me- again, just due to the quality and freshness of the ingredients read more

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Amazing tapas and service. We ordered few appetizers and the environment was very comfortable. Loved the music.

Overall, this was a good dining experience. The restaurant is located inside the hotel, and we did not make a reservation though we probably should have. It's decorated in an Asian style, but it's still pretty chic and I really liked the lights. Another highlight was there were outlets behind me in the booth so you could charge your phone if you needed to (lol i always appreciate that but it's really irrelevant). Our server was very helpful in recommending options based on dietary restrictions. The menu is pretty limited to one page for food and one page for drinks, and it's dim-sum style so my friend and I ordered family style to share. My personal favorite was the xo rice with scallops and the chive dumplings. Everything was pretty well seasoned, though some of the dishes felt like they needed a bit more salt. I'd definitely come back! I would like to see a rotating menu (they may have that but I haven't checked) so that there's variety outside the existing menu. read more

Wife surprised me with a visit for Father's Day. We just got back from Vegas and waited 2-hours for one of our favorites, Din Tai Fung. I think Silk Road could go toe to toe with them. Definitely worth the hype. Get there before the word gets out! Definitely worth the 5 stars. The big surprise of the menu was the egg dessert. I was very reluctant with trying one after a bad past experience with one in Hong Kong. Everything was so delicious and the service was top notch. The best party is that it's in the lobby of a Courtyard Marriott!!! read more

Silk Road Asian Tapas Bar - Money bag dumplings and "mushroom" bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

A friend recommended this restaurant which I was scratching my head but glad we went. Noah was our server - very professional and knowledgeable. Everything was delicious and a nice cocktail menu. We had the crispy shrimp, chicken feet was very tasty, siu mai, cordysep dumplings, XO scallop fried rice (spicy), long bao and another dish but can't remember. It's on higher price side as far as dim sum but the quality justifies the cost. I would recommend. read more

This was our second visit to Silk Road. It is in a Marriott and we are not used to eating at hotel restaurants besides the Post Oak when not away from Houston. So, don't expect a date night place, but a great lunch or brunch location. Their cocktail menu was great and they have a descent selection. Everything was delicious and we also got the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu. Be careful of the lava bao; it will explode if you just bite into it. Great service and great food. Cheers! Edit: for those saying that it is expensive dim sum, there is a price for good food. If you want lower quality and msg infused food that smells bad, there are plenty of places. If you want good ingredients and good service come here. I pick quality over quantity every time because I have one body and want to treat it like a Porsche and not a Kia. read more

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Amazing and delicious food! All the dishes we tried were perfectly made- soup dumplings probably the best I've had in a long time. Har gow shrimp dumplings were thin skin and shrimp was crunchy. We ordered the crispy shrimp rice roll, eggrolls, ham sui gok which was delicious. Also got a noodle dish to share. Service was great, very attentive and we talked to a lady from Thailand for a little while. She told us about all the handmade items and about the chef who trained with some very good restaurants. My only negative for this place is that it is very pricey, so you have to be willing to pay $3 for each bite. The other dim sum places in Chinatown are easily half the price for a meal. Ambiance is also a bit strange that it is a high end restaurant/prices but it is in a courtyard Marriott so you can see the check-in counter from your table. I would recommend this place for the food and an occasional nice meal out. A bit too expensive for a regular go-to. read more

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Silk Road is located inside the Courtyard Marriott. We booked a reservation on Open Table for 11 am when they opened. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated with a decent amount of seating. The tea cups on our table were unfortunately dirty with lipstick stains but were quickly replaced. The menu is limited compared to what's offered at typical dim sum places but we ordered enough for the two of us. They were out of the Cordysep Dumplings and ran out of Har Gow as I placed a to go order later in our meal. The staff were attentive and nice in general. The food itself was overall good but for the higher prices and small menu I will most likely stick to Bellaire. read more

Silk Road Asian Tapas Bar - Xiao Long Bao, Siu Mai, Mushroom Bao, Ham Sui Gok, Turnip Cake, Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun, Har Gow, Vegetable Cheung Fun - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

I don't often take the time to write a review, but having eaten at Silk Road for the first time yesterday, I had to say something. First off, when you go to the restaurant and you think you might be lost, you're not. It is actually in the lobby of the Marriott hotel on Westpark between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway. There are no signs for it anywhere, so it is definitely a 'hidden' gem. The staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and the food was amazing. Definitely give this place a try. read more

A very elevated and different dim sum experience than the ones you get in Houston. Shrimp is plump, flavor is great, not loaded with fillers that makes you super thirsty. Presentation, quality, and service are all there. Highly recommended the Jasmine Silver Needle White tea if you're a jasmine tea lover. It's so fragrant and light on caffeine. The xo shrimp and scallop fried rice was really good! I will come back. Hope they expand their menu and maintain quality. read more

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The three stars is for the quantity you get for the price. My food was really good. Lately it seems I been writing the same reviews for restaurants now for takeout orders. It's insane what u get now. The cost of everything is going up! I know the cost for ingredients for restaurants are going up as well. The Shrimp Cheung Rolls were tasty and also the Shanxi Noodles are good and spicy, but I felt hungry after eating these two items still, paying $41!. Shanxi Noodles cost $25 for the small amount that you get to go. Both were good, but I won't be back, base on serving size! . Also, the restaurant is inside of Marriott Resident hotel. That was unexpected. You can't tell by looking at reviews. It's a nice restaurant. read more

Silk Road Asian Tapas Bar - Shanxi Noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a great lunch at Silk Road. Tucked into the lobby restaurant of a Courtyard Marriott on Westpark (between Buffalo Speedway and Kirby), this restaurant is a delightful surprise. The food and service were both wonderful, and we really enjoyed our dim sum lunch. We tried all of the classic dim sum dishes: har gow (shrimp steamed dumplings), xiao long bao (pork soup dumplings), and chasiu bao (steamed bbq pork dumplings)--all were yummy and well prepared. When we were ordering, they also encouraged us to try the shrimp cheung fun, which is apparently their signature dish. It was great--a hot dish, with shrimp pieces wrapped in rice paper with crunchy with fresh veggies. Service was very nice, and they were super sweet letting the kids open the dim sum baskets and showing the kids how to eat the soup dumplings. read more

Located in Courtyard Marriott, Silk Road is a wonderful addition to the hotel, and also to the dim sum scene in Houston. Must eat: 1. Har gow: skin was thin, and the filling was fresh 2. Xiao long bao: skin was thin, filling was proportionate to the wrapper, and the soup was flavorful 3. Crispy shrimp cheung fun: thin skin, and the shrimp was fried to perfection. Definitely a good contrast to the smooth texture of the skin 4. Baked BBQ pork bun: the top layer was a little over baked, in my opinion, but the filling was very good 5. Lava bao: saltiness was perfect, and the proportion of filling to bun was perfect. 6. Their housemade chili: paired well with all food, and the spice level was perfect The staff were super friendly, and courteous. The restaurant is small, thus reservation is highly recommended. There aren't many food items in the menu, but the essential dim sum food are all there. read more

I've debated posting a review because sometimes I'm selfish and don't wanna share a place that's so good that they fill up and I won't be able to get a table, but I'm not a gatekeeper, so here we are. Plus, I really do want this place to do well, because I fully intend on coming back. My girlfriends and I came here after work to try this hidden gem of a restaurant! When I say this dim sum was delicious, I fully mean it. The mushroom bao was SO cool, the shrimp/prawns in the har gow were huge, and everything tasted so good. Recommended dishes to try: Shrimp har gow, xiao long bao (delicious soup inside!!), mushroom bao, and the crispy noodles with gravy. Oh, and when they offer you their imported, authentic tea from Asia, ACCEPT IT! Both the jasmine and chrysanthemum teas were sooo smooth and fragrant. As far as service goes, every single person we encountered was so nice and helpful and friendly. They were so attentive! Our cups were never left empty, and empty steam baskets were never left on the table. The team here is truly exceptional. This restaurant is located inside the Marriott Courtyard off Westpark Drive. Yes, it may seem like a strange location, but both parking and tables were ample. The restaurant is clean and well lit, with a trendy bar side further back. We were informed that the chef is actually a Michelin star chef from Thailand who heads this restaurant, and it is clear he knows what he's doing! The official grand opening won't be for another couple weeks (they've only been open for about two weeks, per the owner), and I can't wait to eat more of this food!! Y'all come out and give it a try for yourself! read more

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The place was packed for Sunday brunch. We had no trouble finding a seat despite the busy dining room. The first four items are a must if you're not sure what to eat. My standouts were the tofu skin, the shrimp and chives dumplings and the crispy shrimp. The lava buns were hot and delicious. Their dough is definitely on point- just enough chew and allows the fillings to shine. This restaurant definitely elevates the hotel. So glad to have this option near the medical center and rice village. read more

There really is no comparison with the dim sum from Silk Road vs others in Houston and surrounding areas. It's the best dim sum in Houston - hands down. It's certainly more upscale than traditional dim sum restaurants, and while the price point is higher, it is WORTH IT! The well-balanced flavors, textures, attention to detailed execution results in a perfect combination of visual appeal and exquisite taste with each bite! read more

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Very great service. A bit pricy but worth it imo. I was a bit surprise that it was in a hotel. May book the hotel so I can just walk down for breakfast. read more

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Hidden inside of Marriott hotel. Food was good but lacked basic stuff of a typical Dim Sum restaurant. Server seemed to be over booked and was attending other tables. Soup dumplings was excellent. Everything else was meh. Definitely over priced for Dim Sum. read more

Silk Road Asian Tapas Bar - Inside - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

Having try everything since the 80's, work at 4 different dimsum place when I was in high school Golden bo, golden palace, Fungs kitchen and Fu Kee dynasty (the Same chefs goes around and they all taste the same with no quality). I Travel around the world and I have to say this is the best dimsum in Htown period. Yauatcha Soho was amazing but the Yauatcha in the Galleria have potential but bad concept $$$$ with valet and terrible parking). Just my opinion! Best service & everything are made to order. Don't let some review Discourage you trying them out. I don't work here and glad to have a place that's 1mile away from my place in upper Kirby. If you want quantity goto Chinatown. They are adding more items...... the black bean Ribs was Amazing. read more

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Food amazing Crispy shrimp was awesome Fried rice great Lava boa was excellent Flat noodles with beef excellent Great friendly staff Excellent pricing Quick food that was served hot and fresh read more

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Food was delicious! Fresh and yummy! Wish they had more veggies on their menu. Service was a tad slow but i think they are just finding their footing. Inner loop convenience! Fyi, it's inside of the Courtyard Marriott read more

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Service: perfect , we were exhausted from a long day had not expected such a wonderful dining experience. We have never experienced dim sum , we sat at the bar and was educated on what we should order to what we could expect. We ordered the suggestions and the flavors were outstanding. My husband is a steak and potatoes guy and he was so impressed with the flavors . The ambience was peaceful and so pleasant. There is nothing like having a long to end with great food and great service. read more

Only got the mushroom buns as take out and I am floored at how delicious it was. Paired with their in house XO/chili oil sauce which was the right amount of herbal goodness with spicy kick. Will definitely be back to try more things!! So glad this quality dim sum made its way here read more

This place is great considering that it is inside a hotel. You wouldn't think that you could find amazing dim sum inside a hotel but this place does. I was happy to see the number of vegetarian options on the menu. Most dim sum places don't have many vegetarian options but Silk Road has a nice selection. The Cheung Fun with vegetables was outstanding as were the cordyceps dumplings. The restaurant was packed but the service was top notch! Definitely recommend this hidden gem of a restaurant. read more

Food was delicious, service was very high end and impeccable. A little pricey but, didn't hurt with how great the food and service was. Just don't stay at the hotel they're attached to. The hotel is awful. But this restaurant is 5 stars! read more

Yall - I was not expecting to have such a nice dining experience in a Courtyard Marriott. Come as you are; the food is fantastic. You can byob for $25 corkage fee. The soup dumplings are great and the service was attentive. Will be back very soon! read more

My favorite! Elevated dim sum where you'll find your usual favorites. Stick to the ones you won't find elsewhere to make it worth your price point. Hard to find yummy Hot and Sour soup, but here, it's delicious! Great service. In and out in less than an hour with ample parking. read more

Good food. Interesting selection. Friendly and helpful staff. Located on the first floor of the Courtyard hotel. Small sign at road so don't miss it. But don't try to go on Monday or Thursday, they are CLOSED!! Oh well..... read more

Food was very good! Very high quality and fresh made. We enjoyed it very much. Only thing was the slow service and long wait time for food. read more

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We were really hoping for a close to home dimsum spot but it seems we'll still just head to Chinatown for it. We enjoyed the har gow, shrimp cheung fun, and house made noodle stir fry (obviously not as much as ocean palace) but the shumai wasn't great and Xiao long bao was almost inedible. It was a burst of pork grease, not broth, in our mouths. They are very skimpy with the vinegar/chili oil and everything is quite expensive. Service was so, so slow. read more

What a surprise and delightful first visit! We were surprised the location is inside the hotel. We had pretty low expectations at that point! We just ordered three items to start. First item came out and we were blown away! Housemade Chow Fun noodles. Then we had Soupy Dumplings and the Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun. We then ordered BBQ Pork Buns and Egg Rolls. Everything was really delicious and delicately made and presented! I was highly impressed with the quality of the dim sum. I will definitely be back to try the other items. Tyler our server also told us they are working to expand their menu offerings. I am looking forward to my next visit! What a nice surprise to have really amazing dim sum in a hotel lobby!!! Tyler said that "The chefs are from Thailand and they were from a Michelin Awarded Hotel Restaurant". You can taste the authentic flavors! This is a must try!!! read more

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Dim sum that's good for Houston, but would be unexceptional and overpriced on the coasts, and not even as good as the best in Katy. You're paying for the nice dining room (which is nicer than you'd expect for a Courtyard Marriott), but they didn't even have a real soup spoon for the soup dumplings ($13/5), which spoiled the experience. One 8:30 visit, they were completely out of everything and had to leave empty handed. Was a bit surprised when we asked for a single order of rice rolls, the owner comes over and says we should get two, and we end up with a second one we hadn't ordered. They were ok, but the overwhelming flavor in them was celery. Nice tea selection and some interesting drinks on the cocktail menu. Service and ambiance were fine, other than ending up with more food than we wanted, but I probably won't be back despite the facts that I love dim sum and the location is convenient, so I can't give it more than three stars. read more

Three demanding foodies were suitably very impressed by the food, cocktails, service, and ambiance. Every dish was a standout, with textures and flavors distinct. read more

The last thing I would ever expect staying in a Courtyard Marriott hotel anywhere in the US is dining in a restaurant where the chefs have Michelin stars. Yet this is exactly what happened when I ended up picking this hotel coincidentally. We stayed at this hotel while visiting Houston for my daughter's tennis tournament. Right across from the front lobby hotel check-in is Silk Road, in a space normally considered for a hotel breakfast dining. Yet this is no ordinary breakfast area. It's a very nicely decorated restaurant that serves amazing dim sum! And made by two Michelin star chefs that have worked in Michelin star hotel, dining restaurants in Thailand! I never would've thought! It's been open less than one month ago! Silk Road Asian Tapas! We had - Lemongrass Pandan Butterfly Pea Tea, Crystal Shrimp, Cordyceps Dumpling, Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun, Ham Sui Gok and Lava bao. Delicious! These delicate dishes were made by expert hands that focus on tastes and textures. Some dishes were crispy, light and not oily. Others were chewy and crispy at the same time. All dishes were made by deft, skilled hands! If you can appreciate subtle touches, well developed flavors then this is your place. There is no sign out in the front of the restaurant (yet). But run, don't walk to try this place out! It's bound to get popular among those who appreciate great food! Thank you Silk Road for a wonderfully unique and unexpected dining experience! read more

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This was a cute restaurant in an unexpected spot inside the Courtyard Marriott. It's very cutely decorated and a small intimate area. The staff were friendly and attentive. We came, hoping to stay and dine, but we ended up needing to get food to-go because we had some place to be. We ordered cheung fun with crispy shrimp, siu mai, shrimp stuffed tofu skin, lava bao, turnip cake, and ham sui gok. The food was tasty, but it was definitely greasier than what I'm used to for dim sum. The portions are pretty small as well compared to other places in Chinatown. We were still hungry and had spent quite a bit for dinner. It was a good experience, but we'd opt for other dim sum places in Houston. read more

Amazing dim sum & service - such a treasure. The Har Gow, Xiao Long Bao and Chasity Bao were our some of top favorites but everything was amazing! Great cocktails made the dinner perfect - definitely will be back. read more

What stands out about Silk Road is the consistency. Every dish comes out hot, fresh, and well-executed. Whether you stick to the classics or try something new, there's real attention to detail here in flavor, presentation, and service. The har gow arrive with perfectly thin wrappers that hold sweet, fresh shrimp, tender, flavorful, and clearly made to order. The siu mai are juicy, well-seasoned, and balanced with just enough ginger to brighten the bite. Char siu bao are soft and fluffy, packed with smoky, sweet barbecue pork that hits every comforting note. The Baked BBQ Pork Bun is a twist on the classic steamed version, baked until golden and topped with a sweet sugar crust. Inside: smoky-sweet BBQ pork enveloped in crisp, buttery pastry. The Siu Mai are a dim sum essential, generously filled with seasoned pork and shrimp. Juicy, slightly springy, and gently aromatic with ginger, they're a textbook execution. The soup dumplings involve a careful, flavorful bite with plenty of payoff filled with rich pork broth and tender meat. Service is another highlight. Staff are quick, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. Tea gets refilled, plates are cleared efficiently, and the pace is smooth and even throughout the meal. This is a great new dim sum spot for the city. The kitchen knows what it's doing, the service runs like clockwork, and the experience feels polished without being pretentious. If you care about dim sum done right, this place belongs at the top of your list. read more

Food was excellent. It's in a low key location but everything we had was really good. The tea was just okay. It's located inside a hotel but easy to spot signage from outside. Staff were friendly and attentive. Not a bad bite to be had read more

I've eaten here twice now. In mid-April, they were working out the kinks and we did wait a long time for our food to come out. But it was delicious. Now that they have been open awhile, they have found a good rhythm. Our 2nd visit the service was fast and done well. Our favorites are Cheung Fun Crispy shrimp, Har Gow, Xiao Long Bao and Crispy Noodles with gravy. If you can get over that you're in the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott, its actually REALLY GOOD!! And in my humble opinion, its's better than the place in Katy... read more

What a hidden gem! I spent the night at the Courtyard for work. I was a little scared to eat at a hotel restaurant but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. This was some of the best dim sum I have had. We started with some excellent loose leaf jasmine tea. I had the hot and sour soup, crispy shrimp and the Xiao Long Bao. I would definitely come hear even if I wasn't staying at the hotel. . I highly recommend this place. Great service as well. It was clean and relaxing. I wish I had more people with me to sample more. read more

Silk Road Asian Tapas Bar - Menu - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas