A longstanding family favorite and THE OG family style asian restaraunt in bellaire chinatown. Open late and open pretty much most of the year, tan tan is a reliable choice for a meal. Our top picks are the: Banh bot chien - fried rice flour cake - Hands down, always have to get this. This is the GOAT and never disappoints Walnut mayo shrimp - Sad to report that their shrimps are getting smaller year by year, but they always taste great. Shrimp glazed with in a sweet mayo and walnuts, always a must get with the rice flour cake Salt and pepper squid - the crunch! Ah perfection and always a family favorite as usual Peking duck with steamed buns - you can never go wrong with this for family style meals. As usual with most chinatown restaraunts, don't expect american style service, you'll have to probably call them more times then you probably want or to grt a water refill. Coming in the peak of summer I can't believe how low the AC was operating at as our table of 12 was sweating. But! Food wise, a reliable and delicious choice. A testament to their longstanding position in the heart of bellaire. read more

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Came here for dinner with my mother, we ordered a "Mì thập cẩm/house special noodle" and a "salt toasted squid". We waited for a very long time before they brought out my mom's noodle dish. My mom finished her noodle dish and mine still have not came out of the kitchen (pictures attached), but everyone who came after us got their dishes. We asked for my dish 3 separate times, 2 of those times, the servers never came back, the 3rd time, 5 mins after, my dish came out missing the rice that usually comes with the squid. We asked again for the rice and it was old, clumpy rice. The food was mediocre at best, the squid was underseasoned & cold. Rice was cold. Noodle was overly salty. Service was even worse. this restaurant is genuinely disappointing. read more

Tan Tan - Salt toasted squid - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We have been customers of Ten Ten for over 20 years. In the past, we usually visited with larger groups and ordered many dishes. This time, although there were fewer of us, we still ordered a hot pot, rice cake appetizer, a chicken dish, and an additional fish ball order for the hot pot for kids When our rice was served, we asked for a small extra portion of rice. We were surprised to be told there would be an additional $3 charge. That response was disappointing. While I understand that restaurants may have policies regarding extra items, it felt unreasonable to charge extra for a small amount of additional rice when we had already ordered multiple menu items. It gave us the impression that the restaurant was focusing more on charging for every small request We have enjoyed dining here for many years and have always appreciated the food and service. However, this experience left us feeling disappointed .I hope management will reconsider this policy or at least apply some flexibility when customers are already ordering several dishes. read more

My general feeling leaving this place was "Meh". Just very average Chinese/Vietnamese food for me. No issues with it, but it also wasn't outstanding in anyway. I can see why it's a local staple, because it does seem like everything is pretty consistently average, so I can't imagine people having a ton of complaints. The service took quite a bit of time, even though we were there in the middle of the week so it wasn't busy. Though, when the server did come around, she was very friendly and answered our questions promptly. Overall, a very three star experience. read more

My family has been coming here for years and although we like the food, our last experience was our worst experience yet and I'm not sure we'd go back. The appetizer came out cold, and we had to ask 12 times for our side dish to come out. They served our entrees before giving us the side dish and by the time it came out (we begged for it), we had eaten all our food. When we spoke to the manager, he explained it was 'busy' and didn't really apologize or accommodate . We went when it was not too busy, with just 3 of us at a table and it did not justify the poor service. We never saw our waiter. From past experiences, we've tolerated the poor service but there is zero excuse to not have good service considering we were a small group and came during non peak hours. read more

I enjoyed it with the father-- we ordered quite a bit of food and it all came out quite well! The chicken wings were a favorite among us and the noodles were a great pairing! To note: always get a vegetable: the string beans were great! Cheers! read more

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Date night at our FAVORITE restaurant. This food is the best Asian cuisine anywhere. The service is amazing and servers are so polite.. Can't wait until April for Soft Shell Crab for my Birthday. read more

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Very cold food , service very bad Portion and taste horrible Managment needs to be retrained Never taking family back read more

Solid Vietnamese-Chinese Family Style Restaurant. Every time we go I feel like it alway satisfies my craving. Staff are pretty quick.

Everyone who frequently dines in the Chinatown area knows about Tan Tan. My family and I have been coming to tan tan for more than 2 decades and it's a staple in Houston's Chinatown. They have a very EXTENSIVE menu and it can get a little overwhelming for first timers. My go to order is the banh bot chien (house special rice cake), the house special fried rice, and the stir fried flat rice noodles with beef. Food portions are big. Most meals are meant to be eaten family style to share amongst the group. The service is pretty much nonexistent but that's pretty standard for Chinatown establishments. Everytime I go it's super busy but the wait is never that long. read more

Tan Tan - House Special Fried Rice must try! It's my favorite thing from tan tan - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Tan Tan is an OG family style asian restaurant that has been well establishing the heart of chinatown. A long beloved restaurant by countless residents of the community and even those outside come into the area to share in on the experience. Food comes very quickly after you've ordered. Servers don't check upnon you that often, but when they do, be sure to get straight to the point or wave them over. We ordered a variety of dishes, most of which were absolutely to our liking (refer to images). Flavors are quite bold, recommended to eat with white rice. The only dish that was a bit lackluster is there a egg drop soup for which is very bland. If you prefer stronger flavors, you'll need to add a dash of soy sauce or a pinch of salt. Otherwise we do the restaurant that I would definitely recommend to all of my friends and family. read more

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If there's a culinary Force in Houston's Chinatown, Tan Tan is strong with it. Every visit feels like a journey to a bustling cantina; lively atmosphere, tons of options, and flavors that could make even Yoda set down his lightsaber for a bite. The House Rice Cake is an absolute must-have; chewy, savory, and perfectly seasoned. It's the dish that starts your meal off like the opening crawl of a Star Wars film: bold, exciting, and setting the tone for everything that follows. The menu is packed with more choices than planets in the galaxy, and no matter what you order, you can't really go wrong. Even the iced tea deserves a shout-out; smooth, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, like the Force itself. Whether you're a Jedi, Rebel, or just hungry after a long hyperspace jump down Bellaire, Tan Tan never disappoints. 8.5 out of 10 stars; a go-to spot when you want comfort, variety, and a little bit of magic in your meal. read more

There are plenty of Viet-Chinese fusion style restaurants in this area, but Tan Tan has always been popular for a reason. Great food, especially if you're tired of American style Chinese and want something more traditional. The noodle dishes are my favorite, I've liked everything from the various noodle soups, to the crunchy pan fried chow mein and soft flat chow fun. The house special rice cakes are very popular and good too, I know many people that will come order just those to-go by themselves. The restaurant is huge and spacious, after they expanded the seating area, there's usually room and no wait even during peak times. Service has been inconsistent though, and order mistakes happen more often than I'd like. read more

Tan Tan - Szechuan Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Just coming here to update my review since it's been a few years, Tan Tan is still as good as ever! We came here as a party of 15 for dinner with the cousins. Service was fast, food came out fresh, and everything brings back a certain nostalgia from coming here so much as kids. We ordered their house special rice cakes (banh bot chien), eggplant w/ basil, salt toasted chicken wings, snow pea leaves w/ garlic sauce, sate seafood flat rice noodles, and sizzling beef. You seriously can't go wrong with whatever you order here though! I just recommend you come here with a big group and order family style, it's the only right way of enjoying Tan Tan! After coming here for well over 25+ years as a family, I'm confident we'll still continue to support Tan Tan. While I'll admit the prices have gone up over the years, that's just the price of inflation. Luckily, the quality is just as good as ever. Enjoy! read more

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Tan Tan is THE late night spot to come with a large group on weekday nights. I used to come here all the time during college after organization events so it was nostalgic coming back recently. The best thing about Tan Tan is that they're consistent and affordable. You don't come here expecting the best Chinese/Viet dishes in the world, but it is quite solid for the price point whenever you split with friends. My favorite dishes here are their famous rice cakes and salt fried squid (muc rang muoi). Food comes out quickly which is another strength of theirs! Whatever you decide to order, always make sure you're eating family style. It's a must. read more

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Not sure what the hyped is all about. Was recommended for their hot pot so we went and try it. The broth is so bland and no taste st all. The veggies selection to dip in was pretty sad. The only decent was the walnut shrimp the crab Rangoons. Not worth the money. read more

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The service was horrible! The waiters were basically incompetent. Our food took an HOUR to come out. Tables next to us came a little bit after us, and they got their food before us!! Waiters also messed up our order, and we also had to repeatedly ask for things like chopsticks, napkins, and even RICE!! We had to ask almost four times for the things we asked. This restaurant needs to hire better and more competent people. My family and I are never coming back here. Don't come back here unless you want to wait hours for your food and waiters won't listen to you. read more

The food variety at Tan Tan Vietnamese Restaurant is great, with plenty of different options to choose from. We had the Peking duck, flat noodles with beef and Chinese broccoli, and peppered shrimp and it was delicious. We also had a homemade peach iced tea that it totally worth getting. The service was good and we were seated quickly. The staff was helpful and attentive. The restaurant has a comfortable and cozy feel. The fish tanks are nice to look at and reflect in all the windows depending on where you sit. The prices are fair and it is totally worth visiting. I recommend you try the Peking Duck Meal and the peach iced tea. It's a great spot to go on a date with that special someone. Check out the Tan Tan Restaurant today and enjoy some great food. read more

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I could eat this all day! Perfect crunch and seasoned just right. Coming back soon and would highly recommend! read more

Tan Tan - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We're gonna need some food and restaurant pics to go with that mini reunion. Enjoyed spending some time with Hai Son Bui and loved to hear about his involvement in social activism. It definitely energizes him. I was reminded that once we reach a certain age or stage in life we need a cause greater than ourselves to give us purpose. I'm a Christian and I find that in expanding the kingdom, making disciples and leaving a living legacy behind. Hai is Buddhist and he strives to find even one person whose life he can change. A worthy goal he enthusiastically pursues. It was a fine meeting of minds and melding of spirits. Look forward to our next reunion. Look forward to seeing some of our fellow alumni as well. Love that bond we share. Praecellamus Missed some of the food dishes because it's hard to stuff ur moth with both hands and chopsticks and work the camera. mmmmmm PS we also spoke at length about hot chicks but as per the bro code I'm forbidden from sharings specific names. read more

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Yummy yummy food n great service Tried eggrolls Salt n pepper squid, shrimp and scallops Beef in gravy with flat rice noodles read more

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Open late and so many seats. Sometimes you can hear the fluorescent lights buzz but it's part of the vibe. Food was great and menu has a big range. I got the peking duck and I wish it came with more bao buns and the shaken beef a beef flat noodles. read more

There's a clear reason why Tan Tan Restaurant has been a beloved Houston icon for over 40+ years. It's because of the awesome amount of LOVE the family-owned & operated business puts into the food, the hospitality and it's entire team so that they can in turn deliver first-class service to the thousands of satisfied customers & friends through out the four decades. The food is still made from scratch & cooked to order and whatever is cooked up is always consistent and delicious, just like I remember the first time I ate there back in 1986 and again today when my wife and I enjoyed the amazing Cantonese style sweet & sour pork, the fried chitterlings & special pickled vegetables and the perfect Vietnamese chả giò with some fresh romaine, herbs and cucumber slices. Everything was prepared with precision and the server team made sure our iced tea was always topped off and all at a fair & reasonable price. So my wife, who is a finicky eater, really enjoyed the entire experience from start to finish and said she most definitely would like to come back soon to try other items. With that being said, you and your family & friends who value good quality food thats made with LOVE along with fast efficient service without all the hype & price of the trendy new restaurants, Tan Tan is the place for you. Tell them David & Amy sent you. read more

We went here for lunch. The food quality was excellent and most importantly the service. The restaurant is very clean. Thank you read more

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I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's always consistent and they're open late. I always get the mi seafood (with egg noodles) but you can't really miss with any of the items on the menu. I love that there is a wide variety on the menu too. read more

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Food is decent. Go to when I don't want to cook and want a normal Asian dinner. Been going here since I was in elementary school. Today though, i was definitely annoyed about how cheap the front desk can be. I called in for Togo. I order two bags worth of food. I requested some of the pickle garlic and pickle jalapenos today. She gave me one tiny (maybe .5 oz) container of each. I asked for a couple more and they were like "only one per order"... Ma'am I have two bags of to-go... And they messed up my order and looked at me like I messed up. Seriously. I'll still dine there. But I'll remember clearly if I see them again and they serve me, they won't get any tip. Rarely this urked. read more

My husband and I searched this restaurant and with the amount of reviews we saw we were looking forward to try it out. This place is also featured on trip advisor. So my expectations were higher than usual. I love Chinese food and I love authentic Chinese food! I would say I wasn't happy with the food I tasted at Tan Tan at all and I was super disappointed. We ordered the hot and sour soup (no meat) and it was super sweet, worst hot and sour soup I've ever tasted it was nowhere Chinese! Or Asian! 0/10 for the soup For the entree, we ordered Szechuan shrimps they were not bad but weren't spicy (we ordered spicy) 6/10 Sizzling plate chicken with black bean sauce this was good (it wasn't spicy we ordered spicy) 8/10 Mixed vegetable fried rice with tofu this was good 7/10 Plain white rice The service was okay 6/10 The ambiance was good had cute decors everywhere I would definitely not go here again but maybe if someone tells me what dish is great here to try, I might give it another shot. read more

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Most of the food taste blend less flavor than the different Chinese restaurant. Paking duck was very good. The skin was very crispy even I bought it home and put them in air fryer. I ordered clam with Basil sauce but no Basil at all. Noodle was too strong burning smell and not flavor I love the small whole fish deep fried a lot better than I expected. I could eat the whole fish, no sauce needed. Potion was big The service was fast and server was very nice read more

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Update! I went back to Tan Tan for the 2nd time and tried out a few more dishes. Service was fast and good as always. Orange Chicken ($14.95): 6/10 First off, it looked so artificial, like my first impression was that this was not going to be good. It had huge pieces of chicken like they were not even cut. Very thickly battered, so it's still kind of doughy. I enjoyed the flavor though, the sauce was a nice sweet and sour orange vibe. The outside was lightly crispy with a doughy middle then you got to the actual chicken. Spicy Green Beans with Ground Pork ($14.95): 5/10 It was a salty, semi-sweet, savory dish. It felt very oily and it looked dark, almost like they used old (reused) oil. The green beans were also soggy. There was not too much ground pork, and it was not spicy at all. I would not get this one again. Some places I would recommend for green beans with minced pork are R house and Confucius. Simmered Fish in Clay Pot ($16.95): 3/10 Personally, I do not like fish that tastes and smells fishy. This one was very earthy and fishy. But also I am not a fish person so that's why my rating is so low. There were also bones in the fish, so be careful with that. However, I did enjoy the actual sauce it was in. It was a sweet and savory with slight garlicy ginger notes. The sauce paired nicely with the rice. Overall, on my second visit to Tan Tan, I would not reorder any of these items. Perhaps the orange chicken (?) but since they have a fairly extensive menu, I would try something else next time. Full review will be up on IG, YT, or TT @the.foodie.patootie read more

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Good mix of Asian-American and authentic Chinese-, Vietnamese-, and Guangdong-style dishes! Fair price and amount of food per dish (my party of four paid around $115 pre-tip for six dishes + tea) and special thanks to the polite staff who were always ready to clear the table of emptied dishes! Overall, good atmosphere for family, friends, and dates. read more

Had dinner at the iconic tan tan restaurant in bellaire chinatown. Their dining space is so huge that there's always seating available whenever I come here. As always, I have to order their house special rice cake (bánh bột chiên) whenever I come here. It comes with a special soy sauce, which I like to add minced garlic to. The rice cakes are crispy with a soft and chewy interior, and go super well with the soy sauce. For the main entrees, we ate family style and ordered walnut shrimp, salt toasted squid, flat noodle with beef and Chinese broccoli, and flat noodle with seafood. The walnut shrimp was big and coated with a delicious mayo like sauce. I liked the cabbage that came with it too. The also love salt and pepper squid. The ones here are fried well with lots of onions. The flat noodle dishes were above average. We got the dry version for both of them. I prefer the more gravy like version for the beef flat noodle dish but still enjoyed this read more

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A Bellaire Staple for Generations! Tan Tan's has been a go-to spot in Bellaire for years--I've been coming here since I was 18! Back in the day, it was the perfect place to grab a bite after a night out, and now I love sharing the experience with my family. Their food is always delicious, offering a great mix of Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. With a large menu that has something for everyone, this is a must-visit for anyone craving great food--especially for late-night dining! read more

This isn't everything we ordered!! Food was so good I ended up just eating! Lol we also ordered the Salted toasted squid and salted toasted chicken wings and preserved fish fried rice and garlic snow peas. Yes it was a lot of good but everything was so delicious!! The salted toasted squid and chicken wings were fried to perfection. I loved the crunch and the freshness and flavor of both dishes. Both fried rice had good flavor. The garlic snow peas...I loved!! I always have to have some kind of veggie dish with my food and so I always order something like this dish. The House Special Rice Cake is always amazing!! I don't always come out this way because I don't live near here but when I do...I come here. The customer service was awesome! Everybody was so friendly and made sure we were ok and kept our drinks filled. They packed our food for us and packed it. The ambiance was clean and had nice calm and happy music. We got there right when they opened so we weren't stuck during their busy times. I've been there during their busy times before and the service was still amazing so I have no complaints. read more

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I am not going to lie: I came here looking for Japanese hotpot. Idk how I found this place or thought it was that... it was not... However- I loved it anyways! I got my hotpot fix and got to bring a friend to try a new place. They were super nice with her dietary restrictions and made sure there was no cross contamination. They were also helpful as we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into lol. Easy place with simple pricing - would totally come here again read more

Tan Tan - Combination Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 6:30-7pm and although it was crowded, still plenty of open tables so glad we didn't have to wait. The food was solid. We had the rice cake dish which this place is known for and I would say that was the highlight. Had Hainese chicken (they call it steamed chicken rice), duck + egg noodle soup, salt toasted tofu, and a stir fried vege dish that I'm blanking on the name that were all pretty standard Chinese food fare that was fine. Forgot to take a pic of a few because I was pretty hungry and just dug in. The thing that really knocks this place down for me though was we ordered the sizzling beef dish. I've had this plenty of times at other Chinese spots and the one we got from Tan Tan was honestly a bit insulting. Not because the taste was bad, it was probably on-par with a lot of other places I had. What was insulting was for $18.95, we were given less than ten pieces of beef. Seriously? Felt like half the plate was empty, I was honestly a bit confused and thought maybe they gave us a dish that someone had already eaten through? But evidently not. At any rate, it definitely soured the entire meal for me. Service was nice and food came out in a pretty fast clip. Ambiance is... your usual Chinese restaurant spot? So yknow, pretty retro, but you come here for the food and for me it was just ok. I would not come here again though since that beef dish really did ruin it for me and the pricing is definitely higher compared to the portions for other places I've tried. read more

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Food was great as always and also quick service! I love their rice cake appetizer and crave it often read more

Tan Tan - Forgot to take a pic when we first got it. House Special Rice Cake - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

New thanksgiving family tradition as we copy this from the movie Xmas story. Plenty of parking and this place is huge with plenty of tables and multiple rooms. Arrived 3pm, not busy and we had a table for 12. No issue getting the table. The table also has a center piece that spins so as they bring food it's easy to rotate so everyone at the table can reach items. Large portions so best to order a few entrees and share. We ordered Duck, chicken, clams, shrimp, fried rice and white rice also Congee shrimp soup (must try) Service was good and fast but the server made 1 ticket. So what we did was on the check put marks on each line like a circle, square, asterisk, x and that way the server was able to make individual checks for us. And it was very easy... Huge menu and a lot of choices but everything we ordered was delicious. read more

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I got B03 the pork with rice and it was okay, too sweet for my liking. The pickled cabbage and carrots were delicious and the rice was cooked perfectly. The fried dumplings were also okay, they were very crispy but flavor wise they weren't anything too special. It seems like Tan Tan has many items on the menu so perhaps I got the couple of items that just didn't hit the spot for me. I personally would come back to try another thing on the menu but out of all the places in Chinatown this likely wouldn't be my first choice. The service was good and the waitress was attentive. The restaurant itself was very clean, and I loved the lighting they had inside. read more

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The food was bland but the crispy seafood noodles were good with the black bean sauce. But everything else was bland. The food took around 50 minutes to get to the table, even though we were there early. They open at 11 and we got in at 10:53 and ordered around 11:10. Our server did not care that the food was taking awhile and told us to wait in a mean manner and had an attitude. She tried to show some empathy but it did not seen genuine at all. Ambiance is good but overall I did not enjoy my experience. read more

Tan Tan has been a Chinatown staple for decades, since the early eighties! It was one of Houston's OG late night spots for Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine back in the day. They've made it this long for good reason' Don't expect much in terms of ambiance. The dining room is pretty much just functional. The random floor to ceiling plastic trees seem a bit out of place, but whatever! Expect to see a lot of families here. A simply ginormous menu is offered here, with many Vietnamese and family style Chinese options. The banh bot chien appetizer is famous here and is not to be missed. It's comprised of rice cakes and egg, topped with green onion, fried shallots, and some pickled vegetables. Don't forget to use the accompanying dipping sauce! It really ties this dish together! Their rendition is probably the best version to be found in Houston. Served on a bed of shredded lettuce, the shrimp with walnuts is also another popular choice here. The shrimp are nice and large in size! Yay! I really enjoy the bit of sweetness in this dish. In the winter time, the hot pot option is another a popular favorite, perfect for sharing. Plus you get to cook it yourself at the table. This was one of the premier places for hotpot decades ago when there were very few options in Chinatown. Service here is not the greatest, and it's pretty much always been that way, so be aware of that if you're in a hurry. read more

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