From the moment we walked in, the experience felt elevated without being intimidating, the perfect…read morebalance of upscale and comfortable. Every detail was intentional, from the atmosphere to the presentation of each dish. The sushi was, without exaggeration, some of the best I've ever had. Fresh, perfectly balanced, and crafted with so much attention to flavor that every bite felt like its own experience. Even the edamame completely changed the way I think about edamame. Something so simple was transformed into something memorable. And the dessert? Absolutely spectacular. The presentation alone deserved applause, but somehow the flavor exceeded even that. It was one of those desserts you keep thinking about long after you leave. This wasn't just dinner -- it felt like an experience. Easily a 10/10, and honestly, it deserves even higher. One of those rare places that makes you excited to come back before you've even left the table. Individually rated food: * Umami - 10/10 * Shrimp Tempura - 10/10 * Fried Rice - 9/10 * Spicy Edamame - 1000/10 * Japanese Seabream (Madai?) Nigiri - 9.5/10 * Mochi (strawberry and mango) - 10/10

I hopped on the trusty Yelp app and browsed through restaurants in Pearland. I came across Nishiki…read moreJapanese Restaurant and saw that they have an extremely high Yelp rating, so that was all of the motivation I needed. I've passed by Nishiki on numerous occasions so I was overdue to check it out. I stopped by on a Saturday morning with my mom for lunch. Free parking is easy in the shopping center they share with several other businesses including a bubble tea shop. Ambiance (5/5): Nishiki is an elegant restaurant without being stuffy. The decor is fresh and modern. Pretty much the perfect ambiance in my book. Service (5/5): Our waitress did a good job taking care of us. She stopped by regularly, she was efficient, and friendly. Everything you hope for in a service experience. Drinks (5/5): Nishiki has a full bar, but I opted for a Shirley Temple. No judgment lol. I used to love Shirley Temples as a kid. Not something you see on a lot of menus these days so it was a nice surprise. Food (5/5): The chef at Nishiki used to work at Nobu. No surprise as that level of excellence is seen in the food. Their sushi is hand rolled. I had the crunch roll which has tempura shrimp, crab, and avocado. I also tried a seasonal sushi item with scallops that's different from anything I've ever tried before. It was wrapped in seaweed and there is some plastic on the outside that you pull to keep your roll together. Cool concept! We also shared some gyoza and grilled edamame. Pro tip: go with the grilled edamame rather than the regular edamame. The grilled version has garlic and some other seasoning. Edamame to the next level. The food at Nishiki isn't cheap. But the quality is there. There's a reason the reviews are so good. It's now one of my favorite restaurants in town. Up there with Killen's BBQ.

The food was ok, the Brisket Sandwich a bit dry for my taste…read more My Companion had the Pulled Pork Sandwich, she said it was good but didn't care for the Potato Salad. Service was good and quick serviced from steam tables. Employees friendly but quiet. Casual dining but a bit loud. The restaurant was clean. Lots of parking. But 54$ for two Sandwiches, one with 2 sides it a bit much.

I came in to Killen's Barbecue about three days ago with my partner. The restaurant itself was very…read moreclean and organized and despite the line, service was fast, efficient, and friendly. My partner had the brisket sandwich with potato salad and a small helping of pickles and pickled red onions and I had the pulled pork tacos. My partner said the brisket sandwich was okay, but we both agreed that the potato salad was fantastic! The potato salad was way better than the one at Pappas Barbecue. The taste of the pulled pork tacos was great, but it was honestly too wet and made the flour tortillas too soggy and there was way too much coleslaw on top. I feel like if Killen's is going to serve pulled pork tacos there needs to be three things done. 1. Serve the tacos with an option of corn tortillas because I feel corn tortillas would've worked better to give a great contrast/pairing with the sweetness of the pulled pork and sauce. 2. Serve the corn/flour tortillas on the side so that they don't get soggy and wet. 3. There are some things that just don't belong on a taco of any kind and that's coleslaw. My partner and I also tasted the banana pudding and to say it was divine is an understatement. What I really like about this pudding was that you could taste real bananas in this pudding and it had been mixed well all together. Our total was $80 after tipping, which is a little pricey for some of the items, but honestly I would definitely come back to Killen's Barbecue when I was in the mood for barbecue.

My fiancé and I found this restaurant on a whim while we were out running errands and I'm so glad…read morewe did. The food here is delicious! We ordered the boiled sliced fish in hot sauce (a staple we always get at Szechuan restaurants) and the sizzling with three delicacies (shrimp and fish). The sauce on seafood meal was sooo good! I'm not sure if it's oyster sauce or bean sauce but it's amazing. I just poured the sauce on the white rice and literally ate it like that too. It was a bit cold inside the restaurant so we ordered some hot green tea to warm us up too. Over all great price for a delicious lunch.

Szechuan Spice is a solid go-to for quick, flavorful Chinese food in the Houston/Pearland area…read more Customer service stood out right away the host was very welcoming, patient, and took the time to answer all of our questions. Since we ordered takeout, they even offered us a place to sit while we waited, which I appreciated. Here's what we ordered: * House Lo Mein - $14.99 * Stir-Fry Flat Noodles w/ Beef - $13.99 * Sweet & Sour Pork - $15.99 * Crab Cheese Puffs - $5.59 Total came out to about $54.74, which is pretty reasonable for the portion sizes and variety. The food overall was flavorful and fresh. The noodles were cooked well and had a nice balance of sauce without being too heavy. The sweet & sour pork had that classic crispy texture with a bold sauce. The crab cheese puffs were decent crispy on the outside and creamy inside but I do wish they had a little more crab flavor to really elevate them. One small detail I loved: the to-go bags. They were sturdy, well-designed, and matched the restaurant's aesthetic definitely gives that extra polished touch. Overall: Great service, solid food, and good value. Perfect for a casual takeout spot when you want something quick but still quality.

Ong Jas is one of those reliable gems that always hits the spot. The pho is deeply flavorful with a…read moreperfectly balanced broth, the banh mi is crisp and packed with fresh ingredients, and everything else I've tried has been delicious and fulfilling! What really elevates the experience is the service. The staff is consistently warm, attentive, and efficient. It's a regular in our rotation for a reason.

Gave this place another shot because we loved the Pho broth...but these Garlic Noodles!!!…read more We ordered them with shaken beef and extra veggies. I was a bit taken aback by the slippery noodles, as they seemed over cooked. Yet, when I tasted it with the perfectly seasoned and tender beef, I couldn't care less. Short story short, try the beef garlic noodles and thank me later:)

Got the Pistachio Latte with Oat Milk…read more (Those were simpler times when milk was just milk. First, as in few years ago, I had to decide whether I wanted regular or skimmed milk... now in addition to that I have to decide whether I want milk at all..... its tough to live healthy!....) and no ... this comment has nothing to do with this specific coffee shop ... Initially placed an order for Iced Adeni, then when I understood that it was pre- made, I changed my order to the Latte. This is the first time I am trying a Pistachio Latte, with normal sweet ( Another thing to decide nowadays- sugar, no sugar, honey, stevia.... ohh the list continues...... ) Actually loved it. They add some spice called Haraz spice. It was really nice. Different from any coffee I have ever tried before. Haraz is slowly becoming my fav stopover. And I haven't even begun to try their baklavas and cakes etc. yet. Fast abd friendly service. Good Ambience too.

This spot is a local family member's favorite. Smaller cafe with mostly regular seating with…read morelounge area close to entrance as well some outdoor seating. We ordered one Turkish and one Saudi and took a seat. Also, ordered a Bee Bite. Shortly after ordering, we were told the Saudi takes about 15 minutes to prepare. We said we'll try next time and ordered a second cup of Turkish which has two sugars mixed in. Very strong coffee as I remember from our travels in Turkey. Ended up being sweet for us and next time we would order either one or no sugar. Now the Bee bites, oh the bites. Remember having breads, pastries filled with cheese in Turkey and Greece and this was very similar. Topped with Sesame and Black seeds with pieces of cream cheese inside-comes with honey and we put just a little bit as this bread stands on its own. delicious and crave worthy! 2nd visit we picked up some of their milk cake slices-Biscoff (grabbed the last one), Pistachio and Chocolate-all tasty and were enjoyed. Service was friendly and engaged. Excellent coffee and house made desserts/pastries. Don't miss the Bee bites!