I walked up to the counter to order. Lady asked if it's take out or eat in. I replied to eat here…read more She said to sit down and order from the table. She brought water and menus. On the table was a holder with chopsticks, soup spoons and napkins. It was a chilly, blustery day - I so enjoyed the Henan-style lamb with noodles soup! Three kinds of noodles: wide, hand-pulled with a nice chew; thin, textured tofu; crystal. Happy with the two quail eggs. There was a nice amount of wood ear fungus, kelp? and fresh cilantro. The lamb was tender and the broth flavorful. I saved half of the soup for dinner and chowed down on the pork bun. It was hot and toasty from the bun being grilled. Had to eat it right away as the bun was crispy crunchy and the sauce inside will eventually make the bottom mushy. "Yum!"

Located inside of Jusgo Supermarket shopping mall with limited seatings that reminds me of any…read moreChinese auntie's home with mix-match chairs and semi-water proof table coverings from any old school Chinese/Italian restaurants where you will get scold at if you mess up their beautiful wood tables (just kidding on the scolding part unless you go to a Chinese/Italian home). Service is just a typical hole in the wall type of restaurant experience you will get. You pick a seat, hurry up and order, they bring out the food and you go up to the register to pay when you're ready. Don't expect any first-class customer service from here. Have extra caution if you have any food allergens as they don't believe in people with food allergies. Henan Lamb Stewed Noodle - surprisingly not gamey so they cleaned the meat well. Soup is great for cold days or I guess hot days if you're an older Asian auntie/uncle who believe you should be eating hot food when it's hot out. Not for me who doesn't enjoy lamb but was tolerable since it wasn't gamey. Shanxi Oil Noodle - what they are known for. I love the slightly chew and wide hand-pulled noodles. It was almost perfect for me but one of the best in Houston metro area. After eating, you can walk it off at the market or get some sweets from another place within the shopping mall.

Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is small and not too busy. They only had one…read moreserver for lunch. Opted to get their lunch special, which comes with an entree and a mini appetizer. Got the jajangmyeon and burnt garlic ramen. The burnt garlic ramen was great, with a rich broth and plenty of toppings. The jajangmyeon was rich and had a good portion of meat and veggies. The Tori Paitan and Karaage were a little dry but the egg salad sauce worked well and the spicy mayo helped balance it. The potato korokke was tasty as well, with a nice crispy coating, but a tad plain. Overall, a great deal for all the food! Will definitely have to try some of their other options next time!

I have not been to Night Market since they converted from Thai food to Noodles. The interior has a…read moremodern, clean vibe and the service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered two noodle sets that came with appetizers and started with the mini karaage and mini tori nanban. Both were delicious. For the noodle bowls, we tried the burnt garlic tonkatsu and the jajang myeon. While both were decent, they were a little underwhelming and lacked the bold flavors we were hoping for. I'm not sure I would come back here since there are so many other great ramen and Korean restaurants in town.

The dumplings are definitely the highlight at San Dong Noodle & Dumpling House, some of the best…read moreI've had in the city. The roast beef noodle soup was also excellent, with perfectly cooked noodles and tender, flavorful meat. I tried the chicken cabbage dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings, and shrimp and pork dumplings, and all of them were spot on. Prices are very reasonable, and the service was great from start to finish, my order came out quickly and everything was fresh. There can be a bit of a line when ordering, but it moves fast. I also tried their Thai tea, which was a nice addition. I'll definitely be back!

We came in for a cozy bowl of roast beef noodle soup on a Saturday afternoon. The place was popping…read morewith people waiting on to go orders and tables full of folks enjoying their food. The service was quick you order at the counter and get a number then find a table/seat. The tables turned fairly quickly and we got Lucky with the last open table after placing an order. The ambiance is chill and great for family/friends not sure about big parties here as it's a fast casual spot. Their dumplings are made fresh and you can order frozen to take home.

Definitely go here. Flavors are wonderful. Service is great. Portions are excellent. If you are…read morea ramen fan, don't pass this gem up -- it's simply awesome!

Mensho is the best ramen in Houston! They're always consistent, and have never failed me. I came in…read morefor lunch and got their signature ramen, karaage, and takoyaki. Don't forget to try their sparkling drinks by Moshi -- many to choose from and all so good. Service is pretty fast. The restaurant itself is small so sometimes there might be a wait. Signature Ramen (4.5/5) - rich & creamy broth. eggs cooked perfectly. the smoked duck is sooo good. be warned that this will knock you out after eating. Karaage (2/5) - eat this fast, it's good when fresh. I would say that it is decent, but probably wouldn't order it again. Takoyaki (4/5) - can't complain, I love takoyaki, but this one has some mentaiko - yum! great appetizer :)

Absolutely loved our experience! The interior is modern and clean while the service is very…read moreefficient. The servers were friendly and attentive, which is a nice treat in Chinatown. And the food - absolutely loved the food. We were served a cool, sweet bean tea and pickled cabbage upon sitting. Then ordered the house beef noodles and pork dumplings. House Beef Noodles - 5/5 The meat was incredibly tender, the spice level was just right (got the extra hot) and the noodles were just the right texture and bounce (had a nice bite to it). Pork Dumplings - 5/5 Loved the sauce on this. The chili sauce was sweet and spicy and savory. The dumplings were tender and the wrappings had a good chewy texture. Overall, would recommend and return.

Mian has become part of our weekly routine. We go there regularly, and the quality is consistently…read moreexcellent. The noodles are outstanding -- perfectly cooked, great texture, and packed with flavor. You can tell care goes into each bowl. Service is efficient, the staff is attentive, and the food comes out quickly even when they're busy. The flavors are bold without being overwhelming, and everything tastes fresh. If you appreciate well-made noodles and reliable quality, Mian is an easy recommendation. We'll keep coming back.

I first discovered Dumpling World through their Clear Lake location, and I liked it so much that I…read morehad to try the Sugar Land location as well. Even on weekdays, this place is consistently busy. The staff are always very friendly, the food tastes fresh and made to order, and I have never had an unpleasant dining experience here. Whenever I come here, I usually order the Cheese Crab Puffs. While this is a fairly standard appetizer at many restaurants, I genuinely think Dumpling World does them better than most places I have tried. The wrapper is lighter and airier while still staying crispy, and the filling leans slightly sweet, which I personally really enjoy. Of course, I also have to order the Pork Xiao Long Bao. The wrappers are impressively thin, and each dumpling is packed with soup. Another must order is the Pan Fried Pork and Scallion Thumb Buns. They are addictively crispy on the outside and filled with juicy, flavorful pork. On this visit, I also tried the Eggplant and Minced Pork Noodles for the first time, and I would definitely order them again. The pork and eggplant were very flavorful, and the hand pulled noodles were thin and satisfying, though slightly overcooked. The sauce was also a bit oily, but that is fairly common with dishes like this, so it did not bother me much. It is just something to keep in mind. Overall, Dumpling World continues to be one of my favorite casual Chinese spots. Between the consistently fresh food, friendly service, and standout dumplings, this is a place I would gladly keep coming back to.

Came here on a weekday afternoon and was quickly seated! The waitress was so kind to us and kept…read morewarning us that all of the food was hot and to be careful. The pork xiao long bao was DELICIOUS; possibly one of my favorites I've ever had! There is a generous amount of soup in there with amazing flavor and unlike many other XLB, it doesn't taste mushy and the broth is very clear. I would come back and just order a bunch of this! We also ordered the beef noodle soup which was just ok to me, the beef had a lot of fatty pieces and less meat and the soul could've haf more flavor. We also ordered the stir-fried green beans with minced pork which was also just ok; the beans were a little on the hard side and we felt that it needed to be cooked longer. For dessert, we saw their specials menu at the counter had chocolate hazelnut dumplings, so we ordered them at the end so it was fresh and hot. It came with 6 dumplings with nutella filling. They were delicious but the amount of nutella definitely starts to hit you after awhile and you have a big mouthful of nutella (not complaining though). These were best when they first brought it out, so definitely wait to order these until the end. Will definitely be coming back for their xiao long bao!!

This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

One of the best Vietnamese places I've ever been hands down. I still think about it a year later…read more They had a very big variety of food on the menu, so you could have your fill of Vietnamese dishes. I believe the crawfish is seasonal, so go during crawfish season because this pho was delicious. The crawfish were so tender and the pho was so flavorful. The beef dish was also so good to eat and balanced. The fried beef balanced so well with the fresh salad and rice. I will say that when we went the parking lot was a little deserted at night. I would definitely lock your doors and take all your valuables. But that's all or Houston, so just stay safe!

We went in at 11:30 AM on a Saturday - while the sign said they were open and the lights were on,…read morethere was not a soul in the restaurant - not even an employee. I went to the back and there was an employee who said sit wherever you would like. Hardly a propitious start. It only went uphill from there! Service was excellent - the waiter explained the menu to us - food, obviously all cooked to order, took about 10 minutes. Food was brought out as it was prepared so we got our lunch entrees at different time (within a few minutes), but we were sharing so this was good. My daughter loved the steamed pork dumplings. The savory pancakes with bulgogi were outstanding. This is not my area of time, so it took us about 20 minutes to get there - ample parking. A huge number of restaurants in this strip center area - you should explore.

Good food, a little pricey considering the casual ambience, but no complaints about the flavors as…read moreeverything was delicious. Wish all of the food had come out at the same time. My seafood pancake came out 10-15 minutes after everything else. On the other hand, it was delicious.

The mother and daughter are both nice and very welcoming. The oxtail soup had tender pieces. Wonder…read moreif we can add more meat for an extra charge. The wonton soup was good. The soupy, crispy bottom buns were my favorite! ALWAYS eat them right away!!! Burned my mouth a couple of times, but I didn't want the soup to soak into the bun bottom and make it soggy.

We came on a Sunday right when they opened - clean and nice restaurant located in the heart of…read moreSugarland. This plaza has been existent since I could remember but this restaurant is new. They have a scan and order system through phone or you can have the waiter take your order. We were greeted, sat, and given water immediately - ordered through the website. Food came within 15-20 minutes! Delicious!!! Pan Fried Bao's are a must try - crisp at the bottom and soft and juicy, with soup on the inside! The xiao long bao's were also really good - soup & the filling was proportional. The beef rolls were ok - have had better. I am comparing to dough zone & steam dumpling.

I had the Chinese broccoli with beef chow fun here, and the food was excellent. The dish had great…read more"wok hei," showing impressive wok cooking skill that kept the food hot for a long time. In my experience, beef chow fun at other restaurants often suffers from soggy rice noodles, uneven flavoring, and noodles that stick together. Most notably, other places often use excessive oil that pools at the bottom of the plate. As you can see in the attached pictures, the flavor here was very even, and the texture was firm without being chewy. Each noodle was clearly separated, and there was almost no oil pooling at the bottom. Having eaten Chinese and Vietnamese food my entire life, I strongly recommend this place.

this might be my new favorite in the area!! taste of asia is such an underrated spot, especially if…read moreur craving both vietnamese and chinese food in one place. i've been here twice already and will definitely be coming back more :D some notable dishes we tried: - i looove the cashew chicken!! it's light and refreshing but still packed with umami. the chicken is soft and the veggies are really fresh - same goes for the jade tofu with king mushroom. they really do their veggie dishes so well omg - the flat rice noodle with beef and chinese broccoli was another standout, with great wok hei and lots of beef - the black pepper beef plate is rich and buttery. the pepper sauce is fragrant without being too salty, and the cuts of beef are humongous and so tender!! - the banh mi is great. smaller than the ones from don's cafe, but the baguette is perfectly crispy on the outside while staying soft and not tough. i do wish the meats had a bit more of that chargrilled flavor tho - the pho was super comforting, with generous amounts of beef and soft noodles, though the broth leaned a little sweeter than i personally prefer - the salt and pepper shrimp was rlly good. perfectly seasoned, super crispy, and the shrimp were plump and juicy the portions are big and the prices are super affordable. the interior is beautiful and spacious, great for groups of any size, and the service is very sweet and attentive too. overall, this place is such a hidden gem with a wide variety of dishes done really well!