Nut allergy friendly for what I ordered! A small food truck located in a nondescript plaza, Lau's Kitchen is a hidden gem! On a nice day, you'll notice people waiting in their cars with the window down waiting for their orders to be called. Order to Ready: 6 Minutes We got a Laus Pancake Wrap with spam for three people to have a snack. It comes with two fluffy crepe-like wraps that are an explosion of sweet, spicy, crispy, and soft all at once. One is enough for a snack and two is a full meal, and the spam adds some protein and extra texture. The value is great for the portions you get! read more

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The food is great. We ordered 豆漿 soy bean mile, 油條．蛋餅。 The owner is warm while the cashier cold. If you are 1st time customer, be patient to find the food truck, its at the entrance corner. The opposite building is the 少林武術. They have 韭菜盒子 and 包子。 Its not clear their price,( one for $10?), read more

Quick service Owner speaks northern dialect Chinese Menu in Chinese Overall gives authentic vibe read more

TJ Food - Chinese menu. Looks authentic. Price good. - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

The jianbing at this place is pretty authentic - hot, fresh and yummy. I recommend making it spicy. I wish they had cold soy milk because even though the soy milk was good, drinking it on a hot day was not ideal. One downside is I wish this truck was open later - they close at 2 and I think they're closed completely for the hottest parts of summer. read more

TJ Food - Jianbing guozi - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This food trucker is a hidden gem in Chinatown. One of the only place you can get Chinese breakfast. The owner speaks English and all the menu have English and Chinese on it. It's my mom and me first time trying the food here so we bought a bunch of food. They were all delicious and worth every dollar. The TJ in the name stands for the city the owner is from in China, Tian Jin. After you order they will give you a pager. So you can sit in your car and wait for the food to be ready. The food came out pretty quickly. If you want northern Chinese style breakfast, this is the spot to get it. read more

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I need more people to visit this food truck so it can be there every time I visit Houston. I woke up wanting dan bing and we got this instead. I AM SO HAPPY WE DID. We got the spicy jian bing without the youtiao, soy milk, and an order of the steamed buns. (We got there around noon and he was almost sold out of everything and all the youtiao had sold out by then.) Ate the steamed buns on the way back to Austin and they were so good. The jian bing was hot and soft and crispy and savory and just...it was perfect. I now wanna start every morning with jian bing. The soy milk is completely unsweetened. And very hot. We got some some syrup from yumcha to add to our soy milks and we drank it all. It was the best breakfast I've had in a really long time. I went with a friend who speaks Mandarin, so she ordered for us. I'm actually not sure if I could've ordered if she hadn't been there to translate and order, but I'm definitely going to try next time. Oh, and it's cash only! Great service, amazing food, 10/10 pls go. I love and hate that the truck is in a small parking lot a couple of streets down from Bellaire. Like, it's not crowded where he's at, but it would also mean he doesn't get as much foot traffic. read more

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The food is amazing but I put 1 to draw attention to the sad fact that this food truck has disappeared (Lau's Kitchen / formerly TJ Food). Does ANYONE know what happened or have information on where to find it? read more

A hidden gem food truck that's becoming a favorite amongst the Chinese community. It's affordable, quality, and delicious! The food truck specializes in popular northern-style Chinese breakfast foods, specifically from the region of Tianjin. It's one of the most authentic places I've tried. For beginners, I would recommend the Chinese hamburger and Chinese crepe! I hope this small food truck gets more hype since it's tucked away in a small corner of chinatown due to high rent and competition. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to try out delicious traditional Chinese street food! Support this small family business! *Bring Cash! The only caveat is that it's cash only. read more

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we came across this hidden gem thanks to yelp! it's located in an empty parking lot on corporate drive right behind hmart! they don't even have an ig or a website :o this food truck specializes in jianbing which is a traditional chinese street food that's often eaten for breakfast. it's basically a fried egg crepe wrapped w spam! the tianjin-style jianbing didn't have any protein but there was a large crispy wonton. it also had a tiny hint of spice from the chili oil and savory bean paste! overall the food was very filling for a really good price! i recommend going early bc some items sell out quick! we got there around noon and they were already out of the chinese burger :( also make sure to bring cash w you i think they're cash-only! what we got: - jianbing - tianjin-style jianbing - steamed pork baos ig: @whatsviveating read more

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It's a small truck in the corner of a strip mall parking lot. The owners speak Chinese to most of the clientele who also order in Chinese. (The owners speak English too and the staff were friendly). It's a small operation: they only take cash. The hours are short, and they are not open everyday. There is no seating area - most people took the food to their car to eat. Their jianbing is super authentic to what I'd order when I lived in NE China. It's great. I ordered the spicy one, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. We also ordered the Rou Jia Mo sandwiches, hot soy milk, and Bao Zi steamed buns. They were selling out of items by the time we left (close to 2pm). Unassuming, authentic, and you'll feel like you really found a hidden gem. TJ Food really encapsulates a lot of what I love about Houston! read more

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I lived in Tianjin for 4 years and I would say the their 煎饼果子 (Chinese crepes??) is super close to what I had in Tianjin. From their accent, I can tell the owner of this food truck is originally from that area. They use mung bean batter, black sesame, and tofu sauce, which are exactly what authentic 煎饼果子 should have. I had the one with 果子 (aka 油条). Their 油条 is really average or below the average tho. But considering the food as a whole, it is still very tasty and super close to the food I used to have in Tianjin. Of course you cannot compare it with the actual authentic ones in China. But man, this is a rare find in States. It's better than the one I had in Portland. I'll give a sold 5 star! BTW, cash only. read more

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I don't give out 5/5 stars often, but I got to say the jian bing (Chinese style crepe) here topped all the places I've had since coming to Houston (Westchase area to be more exact) for short weekend getaway. This is a food truck with limited hours, 8:30a-2p on days they're opened. Closed Mondays and Fridays. Staff speaks Mandarin here, but tried their best to understand me. My husband and I got the jian bing with soybean milk combo for $8. Soybean milk was hot and not sweetened :( but the jian bing was amazing. Freshly made, so basic but so good. We asked for little spicy just in case spicy was too spicy. Our kids (4 and 5) had already had breakfast and even they liked it. My oldest asked for one whole one himself next time, so we plan to go again for sure. read more

TJ Food - Jian Bing (Chinese Style Fried Crepe) - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Now called "Lau's Kitchen". Hardworking people, delicious food. I had Jian bing and soy milk. Jian bing is so good, and the soy milk is fresh. Must have! read more

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Chinese Style Fried Crepe tastes pretty good. The steam buns are very delicious! Went there late this time, will try more next time. read more

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Came by to pick up an early lunch and the wait was fairly short. The owner was very nice and took my order promptly. My dan bing was beautifully fried and very crispy. I do think it needed a little more of something though... maybe more filling or flavoring? The portion is very generous for $5. I will return to try other menu items! read more

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yummy~ must order their chinese burger and dan bing! FYI they are cash or zelle only. read more

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The jianbing here is great and is the same ones you would get in Beijing. I got the spicy one with unsweetened soy milk for $7. That is a pretty good breakfast deal. I personally can't take spicy but this one has a good kick and not too spicy. Not sure if there is an option for customizing like adding a hotdog like in China. The yelp location is correct as it is located in the parking lot at 6348 Corporate Drive. They are cash only but take Zelle too if you're cashless like me. Definitely would come back again before I fly out from Houston. read more

TJ Food - Spicy jianbing - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Here's the thing. This place is very unassuming. I actually drove past it when I was looking for it and I am so very glad I noticed and turned right back around. My brother was with me and we wanted to try a few things so we ordered the Jian Bing, Chinese Hamburger and the Spicy Tofu Soup. I've always wanted to try a Jian Bing and I was not not disappointed. The husband and wife who run this truck don't speak much English and were so Verrazano kind and came out to have us point to the food we wanted to try. She asked if we wanted I it spicy and we said yes. It was very fragrant chili oil but with only a little heat. It was perfect. The crunchy wonton wrapped inside the eggy crepe was wonderful. The Hamburger wasn't spicy at all but had great flavor. And the Spicy Tofu soup was very fragrant. A perfect dish of it was cold outside. This was a great experience and I willl definitely go again. read more

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I thought the danbing was yummy but just ok. They serve it hot and crunchy with delicious sauce, but I wish they put meat or a youtiao in there. My boyfriend and other friends really like me it though. It's located in a parking lot. They don't have a place for you to eat (since it's a food truck). The weather was nice so we just sat on the curb in the parking lot. The menu is in Chinese but they have photos. You can point to the photo and they'll make it for you. read more

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Their signature jian bing aka breakfast crepe is the most authentic I've tried in United States. One bite and I'm taken back to the street food stalls of Shanghai, watching the ah-yi make these on a big round griddle. The ones at this food truck are flavorful, big and most importantly, uses the crispy fried wonton chip instead of the fried dough sticks some other places use. Also it's got none of the weird fillings like hot dog or cheese, just your OG jian bing the way it's traditionally done. Cash only. read more

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We've been wanting to try TJ Food for a long time but our schedules haven't been in sync. Finally got to try it while running errands in SW Chinatown on a late Saturday morning. They were out of their gua bao so I ordered 2 jianbing instead. They were hot (temperature) with a hint of spice. Good thing my office isn't closer or I'd be a regular. read more

TJ Food - Jianbing - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Their current hours of operation for Covid times are Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun (8:30am-2:30pm). Cash only too! This food truck shares a parking lot with KTV and Pop Pot. It was empty when I got there around 9am on a Thursday and it took about 5 min for my order of two jianbings to be made (brought one home for my brother). The man working there spoke English, was very polite, and handed you back your change with tongs to avoid contact. He was wearing a mask and hand sanitizer was provided to customers. The jianbings ($6 each) came out piping hot and it was hard to get a pic without burning my hand but they were so tasty. I got regular bc I didn't know how spicy the spicy was. It's super crunchy and the eggy/green onion outside was so flavorful. It's such a steal bc you actually get two slabs of jianbing in your one order. I ate one for breakfast and saved one for dinner tonight. Next time I'm definitely trying the soy milk! read more

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This cute mom & pop food truck serves up traditional northern Chinese street food and quick bites. I got the set combo of jian bing with hot soy milk (unsweetened), and the pairing was perfect for the sunny yet cool midday. The jian bing was packed with crunchy, fried wonton skins and a mild sweet/savory sauce. The portion doesn't look hefty, but it's the perfect size for a light yet filling lunch. They didn't have the dou fu nao (savory tofu pudding with gravy), but I will definitely be back to try that and get another fill of jian bing! read more

TJ Food - Jian Bing Guo Zi - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Me and my boyfriend came to just try foods and this food truck literally blew our minds!!!! the buns are immaculate!!! CHEFS KISS! we also got the chinese style fried egg. SO GOOD! I recommend this food truck. read more

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This is such a hidden gem, unfortunately hard to find because of both location and language. It's a food truck tucked away in a seldom visited plaza on Corporate, which I had no idea existed until now. There's very little information about them online (thanks Echo L.!! and random Chinese blogs), and the couple that runs the place don't speak much English. But luckily the menu's quite simple - just order their signature "jianbing", and you'll get one of the most delicious street food snacks ever invented, a Tianjin style jianbing guozi. Basically an egg crepe with fried crispy stuff inside, sweet bean sauce, and optional chili sauce. They add in thick layers of fried wonton sheets by default, but it seems like you can get a version with fried youtiao (crullers) instead. It's sweet, savory, spicy, and by far the crispiest, crunchiest crepe of any kind I've ever had. SO GOOD!! And so cheap, because you get 2 massive jianbings for just $5. I've been waiting for someone to make this kind of jianbing for years, and I'm so glad it's here. We do have some decent jianbing right now, like from Tao Roll and Bao Shi Yi, but these ones from TJ Food are on a completely different level. Can't wait to go back and try the other items on their menu. read more

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I LOVE this place!! Super authentic northern Chinese style breakfast. Definitely the best jian bing guo zi (煎饼果子) in the city, and it reminds me a lot of what I get in Beijing. They have a savory tofu soup and a "Chinese hamburger" that are both very tasty. The baos are also a good value (6 for $8) and quite delicious! read more

TJ Food - Jian Bing Guo Zi - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Rather hard to find, if you do not seek it, but once you find it, you will be pleasantly surprised. The owner/operator was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. My wife and I had the Jian Bing (Chinese crêpe/ Pancake) and it was very good. It had an authentic taste and feel. It was like I remember in China because it was not chewy. I like the overall taste, for an extra charge you can get additional items placed into the Jian Bing. Also, it's very filling and is made for a tasty morning breakfast or lunch. Located in Chinatown, check it out you won't be sorry! read more

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THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!! Covid killed our annual trip to tianjin. We miss our favorite breakfast. This is the first place worthy of a review. We will come back. We will tell friends and family! read more

Small hidden gem in Houston! If you want an authentic Jian Bing experience this place is the way to go. I was really impressed. The crepe for the jian bing was soft and warm and the inside with the cracker gave it an amazing crunch! Sweet and savory a morning breakfast or a noon snack. I highly recommend checking them out and supporting them! read more

No clue what to expect. Was in the Chinatown area early for an appointment. Wanted something quick, inexpensive and different, this delivered. Got the number 1, which is the jing bang and a soy milk. The soy milk is warm, unsweetened and only a $1 for a large cup. The jing bang was hot, fresh and quick. Loved the crispy wontons in the middle. I got mine not spicy. But I can see how spicy would make it even better. This is a great way to feel like you're having authentic Chinese street food without having to buy a plane ticket to China. So glad I tried it. Easy to find in a little strip center behind HMart. read more

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The Crab Rangoon was woefully inadquate. No filling and all crust. Would not order it again.

I got the jianbing and soymilk here for 7 dollars. What a nice, filling breakfast. What a steal. Get it spicy since I can't see you getting it any other way. The soymilk was okay. Owner was super friendly. He tried to sell me some buns, which look nice, but I saw Yelp pictures of the jianbing size beforehand. I knew I wouldn't have enough room for the buns in my stomach. I've been craving jianbing and soymilk a lot lately. Will definitely come back soon. read more

Horrible experience, long wait, cash only, the most popular item tofu soup and steam bun are not even available, it's only 10 a.m in the morning and you sold out the 2 out of the only 4 items you're selling, like wtf? read more

This place has authentic jianbing, just like I used to eat when I lived in Beijing. They're so so delicious and spot on! The steamed buns are really great and fresh as well. Wish I lived nearby so I could eat here more often. read more

I got the jian bing guo zi and a new item called san xian bao zi which had pork, beef, and a bit of shrimp. Both items were good and were big portions for the price! The owner was very nice and fast. It is definitely worth trying! read more