Came to Mama Wu's Kitchen for a quick dinner and it was exactly what we needed. It's a small…read moremom-and-pop shop located inside Jusgo Supermarket, serving Taiwanese-style comfort food that's perfect when you're in a time crunch. I ordered the rice combo with the chicken leg. The portion was solid and it came together as a simple, balanced meal. Nothing about the chicken really wow'd me, but it was still a healthy and satisfying option for a quick bite. Overall, it's a good grab-and-go spot if you're in the area and want something quick, affordable, and home-style without a long wait.

I used to get Mama Wu's bento box once a week when I lived in Sugar Land, and even though I no…read morelonger live in the area, I still make a point to stop by whenever I'm visiting family. My favorites are the fish fillet and the braised pork. I remember when the boxes were around $6, and now they're about $10 each, but the flavor is still just as good as before. The portion size has gotten a bit smaller (inflation sucks), but the quality remains solid. I especially like the few slices of sausage and some pickled mustard greens, which help balance out the richness of the braised pork belly. If you dine in, they offer unsweetened black tea that's actually quite tasty. It's a no-frills spot--simple, quick, and dependable whether you're grabbing food to go or eating there. They also sell items like mung bean cake, which I love, and I usually take a couple home. They got a few tables to dine in and the staff are friendly.

Look no further for authenticity, flavor, and complexity in Chinese cooking near the med center!…read more Though we opted for more "simple" dishes during this experience, you can judge a place by if they can do their simple dishes well. The mapo tofu is one of the best we've had outside of Bellaire with spicy, savory, numbing, and warmth that you expect from a good mapo tofu. Crispy popcorn chicken is a classic that's spicy, lightly fried, and crisp. It has an authenticity that other places around can't replicate and makes you keep craving more. The portions are also appropriate for their price. Service is incredibly quick, and you can order as you go and receive your dish within 10-15 minutes, regardless of how busy they are. As for the ambiance, it's loud, it's hectic, and it's simple... maybe a stretch, but makes me feel like I'm eating at a mom and pop shop in the heart of China. This place is definitely a go to if I'm convincing a friend of Houston's great food scene! Rating: 4.5/5

My mom wanted steamed fish with ginger, scallions, and that light sweet soy sauce. Hu's Cooking…read moredelivered! When we ordered, they mentioned it'll take about 20 mins but it came out in 10. No complaints here since we were starving from an 8 hour road trip. The Dan Dan Noodles...I had high expectations but sadly this dish fell short. I recommend Hu's Cooking to use a bigger bowl and more sauce because it was difficult to mix the noodles and the sauce wasn't...saucing, unfortunately. I wish there was more flavor in this dish. The Scallion Pancake was super over-fried and oily. See image in my review. The outer parts of the pancake were fried to a crisp and only a small circumference in the center stayed chewy. I know Chinese tends to be oily but this pancake soaked up way too much oil. Half a Peking duck: super great price for so much meat. The difficulty when eating this dish is gnawing the meat off the sharp bones of the duck. Mapo Tofu with white rice: pretty easy staple, no complaints here. Dinner on a Saturday was packed but we got seated quickly and food arrived fast.

My absolute favorite spot for dumplings…read more Tasty, authentic, and high-value. You are sure to get a lot of food for cheap prices at this locally owned restaurant. The dumplings and noodle dishes are fresh and so delicious. Most dumpling wrappers I've tried at other places are too chewy or hard. I like these dumplings especially because of how soft and flavorful they are. And the lady at the register is so nice, even when it gets super busy. It's a lot of self-serve for utensils and such and the atmosphere is cozy. Definitely a must-try if you like Chinese-style dumplings!

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!

Came after hearing such great reviews from friends. I have been wanting to try this place but…read morebecause it is only a breakfast spot, it has limited hours. I loved being able to see them make the rolls in front of you. The ambiance is super casual and there is limited seating inside. The service was quick and the food came out in under 5 minutes even though they were quite busy. I got the egg pancake and the tao rice roll to share with a friend and both were great! The egg pancake was crunchy and steaming hot. The egg with chives was delicious, and I liked the filling of the hot dogs, lettuce, and chili oil. (7.8/10) The tao rice roll was my personal favorite. The pork floss, lettuce, Chinese sausage, and white sauce paired so well all together. The rice was perfectly chewy and the portion was generous. (8.8/10) Both of these were super filling and reasonably priced (under $13!). For the price point you really can't beat it. I would love to come back and try more.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Tao Roll is a very small place, has about 5 total tables, and closes…read moreearly. It's fairly minimal service but things move quick. We opted for the Tao roll and the pancake. The Tao roll is a bit hard to eat and pretty messy but overall worked well with all the different items. The pancake was also similarly messy but still tasty. Much more of a to go kind of place but the food was tasty and definitely something different. Will have to try their other options!

Flew in from SF to visit NASA on Artemis launch day. Best meal in Houston!…read moreService was great! Environment was simple but authentic, since you had a lot of fellow countrymen dining around you.

Five stars for Jiu fu cafe! The food was fantastic and absolutely worth the crowd. We ordered the…read moreassorted marinated plate with pork leg, pork tongue, tofu, intestines, and egg -- everything was flavorful, tender, and incredibly satisfying. The noodles and pork ribs were delicious, but the standout was definitely the oyster omelet, which was amazing. For appetizers, we tried the crispy shrimp roll. It was very good, though a bit chestnut-heavy for my personal taste but still enjoyable overall. We went around 3 p.m. and the place was surprisingly packed, which says a lot about how good this spot is. Great food, lively atmosphere, and definitely a place I'd return to.

Always love their rice roll. Place is small but cozy. Quick service. The funny thing is they always…read moreforgot my soup dumpling order (happened twice, one was when we dined in, and one was togo order)

Solid spot! It's so rare to find traditional Taiwanese breakfast items anywhere. I recently came…read moreback from Taipei and it was so good to still know that I can get you tiao (breadsticks) and porridge here, as well as hot sweet soy milk. It can get very packed here and the waits can be quite long so come on off peak times probably weekdays are best.

Delicious ,Great food and Great customer service . Fast and…read morefriendly Prices are very reasonable

Everything was great! The soup dumplings were superb. The chicken steak fried rice was tasting like…read moreback home in Chicago. The lo mein looks basic but I promise it was so tasty! The ambiance there has a calm relaxing feel to it. It might be located in a basic parking lot but don't be fooled this place was a great find for

Why have I not tried this place sooner?! The food is here is so homey and delicious. The beef…read morebrisket noodle roll reminded me a bit of hủ tiếu, but BETTER. I prefer this over the vietnamese version for sure, and the brisket was so tender. I also got to try the Cantonese Cured Pork Belly and Spare Ribs Combo, this takes about 15 minutes to come out. This was very good, I loved the spare ribs. It was my partner's favorite dish. The combo comes with either a choice of drink, or soup. We went soup and chose the coconut chicken; I was expecting a creamy coconut base, but it's not that at all. This was a good palette refresher, but I did season it with the clay pot sauce they had at the table. Food is good, Service is fast, Price is cheap! Coming back for sureeee

Came to this restaurant on a whim since I was in the area. This is a small restaurant, and the…read moreinterior is very clean and simply decorated. The menu was simple and small. It felt very authentic. The service was fine and the quickly took my food order. It does take some time to come out, so I believe they cook everything fresh. The food came out scorching hot. Everything we ordered was HOT. My rice bowl came with ginseng soup. The soup was ok. It tasted good and slightly bitter (which I didn't mind), but what was off-putting was the meat inside. It was cut up, black skin, and hard to eat as it had lots of bones. The soup was also too hot to eat. I really enjoyed the chicken wings. It had a nice flavor but again, SCORCHING HOT.