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    Trendy Vegan

    4.5 (285 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Pan Asian, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Veggie Fried Rice and General Tso Chicken
    Joshua S.

    I had an absolutely amazing time at Trendy Vegan! This place is truly a hidden gem in Houston. I honestly couldn't believe everything on the menu is vegan, every single thing I tried was so good. It's officially one of my new favorite spots to grab a bite. The prices are affordable, the atmosphere is super chill and relaxing, and the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. I'll definitely be back. 10/10

    Various buffet options
    Robert Z.

    Came here for a random weeknight buffet dinner (right after working out at the LA fitness across the street). It's a cute, quiet spot that's not too large but feels very welcoming. Upon entering, staff welcomed us and were super nice and polite throughout our dinner. They checked on our water and helped us refill our cups and cleared dirty plates and asked how we found the food. Food itself was all great, I don't usually eat solely vegan food but it was such a welcome treat! I particularly loved the green beans, egg plant, and salt and pepper tofu. I kept going back for those three and would return for the same! They also had some dessert options and I really liked the sesame ball as well as the coconut fruit soup. The latter was very refreshing and was a nice, light dessert. This is definitely a lowkey spot but well worth the cost for the buffet. They also have food you can just order so if you aren't feeling super hungry, you can order what you want and they'll make it fresh for you!

    Lunch buffet plate!
    Chris W.

    This place gives me a lot of peace when I visit - the gentle atmosphere, no-frills buffet, and friendly service are inviting and welcoming, and regardless whether I dine alone or with friends, I love staring out the glass windows to people watch. The buffet has most of the menu's greatest hits on it, including the sprightly green dan dan noodles, the well-seasoned salt-and-pepper tofu, and the veggie dry pot - I love mixing things side-by-side, creating new hybrid dishes that strengthen one another. The hot and sour soup has a characteristic peppery kick that makes it so addictive, and the coconut fruit cocktail makes for a light and sweet treat at the end of the meal. If you can't spare the time to chill at the restaurant, the takeaway bento boxes are a steal at $13.50 each, which come with an entrée of your choice, dan dan noodles, salad, and rice. Whether you're a plant-based diner or just looking to incorporate more fiber into your diet, Trendy Vegan is a lovely, family-owned choice that should make the top of your list. See you around!

    Salt And Pepper Tofu. Tomato Slices and Spring Roll are my own; the dish comes with rice and tofu only. It comes with Soy, Sriracha sauces.
    Ericka S.

    Although not a vegan at the moment, Trendy Vegan is one of the Inner Loop restaurants I do frequent the most. My significant other, who is vegan, really likes the Vegetable in Dry Pot Bento box. He loves it, actually. My favorite Trendy Vegan dish is actually the Salt and Pepper Tofu. Sometimes, the chef gets a bit heavy handed with the ground pepper, but it's still delicious. You can add soy and sriracha sauces to add more flavor but I also enjoy eating the tofu without the extra sauces. Ordering is always easy, and I usually just call it in while on the road. Service here is always good, and this is definitely one of my favorite go-to spots.

    Jacquelyn C.

    Finally got to try the buffet here and I definitely recommend if you want to try the different options on the menu. They refill the items pretty regularly and they're super accommodating with dietary restrictions.

    4. Tokyo Salad sans edamame
    Cynthia E.

    Really enjoyed Trendy Vegan. We were literally just in the area trying to grab a bite and I wanted something lighter. Parking was crazy on Saturday evening! All the businesses have designated parking and there are multiple signs about being towed. So good luck if you go on a Saturday! Luckily one of the nearby businesses was closed so we found a spot. They have a buffet that looked pretty good but the bento box was more affordable and came with enough food for me. I had the Singapore noodles with tofu added and spring rolls. The noodles were delicious! Loved the curry flavor with tofu and veggies. The salad was also good. Very simple with maybe a ginger dressing? Really enjoyed my meal. The spring rolls were somewhat lacking thoug. It was mostly breading of the roll. My partner ordered the Tokly salad. It said it came with edamame, but they don't put that in the salad anymore. Seemed odd that it would be called "Tokyo" without that and they didn't offer anything in exchange for that and didn't really apologize. Also, he was still hungry after that so that is something to keep in mind. Overall, I would go back. The buffet looked delicious and there's other things I'd like to try!

    Avani P.

    Went the day before thanksgiving and so glad we did!! Everything is vegan and so delicious!! Loved the eggplant and Lamartin, fried rice too! The garlicky fried green beans were phenomenal! You can choose Ala Carter or buffet but buffet is only 16.95 per person for dinner!! so we all went with that and kids are about $8 each! Great deal! You still have good service with them clearing tables and filling water while you pick more from buffet, cute little restaurant with booth seating and take reservations as well. Delicious food , definitely recommend!

    Had to drown the cabbage and noodles in soy sauce so there was some flavor.

    Super disappointed. I wanted to try this vegan place as so many vegan restaurants are going under. I got the cabbage with noodles, and mixed veggies with noodles. There is literally zero flavor. No sauce, nothing it just feels like they were just steamed and cooked together no oil or anything to give any flavor. For some reason, the mixed veggies with noodles is really spicy (I didn't request spice) but that's the only actual flavor from the dish. The four spring rolls came with duck sauce packets, instead of sweet-and-sour sauce. I have a random package of rice. Also no silverware and napkins to go with the meal, kind of hard to eat since I'm in a hotel.

    Noodle from buffet

    Trendy vegan y'all falling off now. I haven't gotten food from you in a few months. I came today 12-16-25 at 12pm (hour after you open) the buffet food not looking fresh like it usually does. Those noodle y'all had to day oodles noodle I think the waiter said the name...NOT GOOD! They taste gummy without flavor...What happened to the other noodles?? The rice was looking all crusty and hard, the avocado in the sushi rolls are brown. This food used to make me want more, today I barely want to finish my food. I gave 3 stars because I know yall have done better than this in the past. If this was my 1st time it would have been 1star.

    Buffet
    Kira L.

    Food - I love the concept of vegetarian buffet all you can eat style with the variety of food provided. However, my experience there was pretty average. Personally think the dishes are not cooked up to the quality I expected. In addition, several of them also run on the drier side as they may have been sitting out for a while. Service - THE NICEST PEOPLE you'll meet! The waiter kept trying to check in and is very attentive to old customers. You can tell the lady owner is a kind attentive person to her returners. Vibes - clean modern casual. I mostly see non Asians enjoying the food. I may have higher expectations having had amazing vegetarian food in different parts of asia but I wish the food can be tailored towards Asians who love vegetarian food or are vegetarians as well!

    Aruna K.

    Trendy vegan has a very earthy feeling to it. The wooden benches, the art on the wall, everything sets a vegan - plant friendly vibe. Something in the ambiance connects you to a simpler, more appealing time. For the first time I was looking at a buffet outside of Indian food, and with everything vegan, it couldn't get more inviting.... The buffet is priced at $16.50 per adult and $8.50 per child, but there is an ala cart menu too if you wish to eat something specific. The spread is pretty good, while most have the base in tofu, or soy or oats, the texture and the variety still captured my interest and the flavors gave them their individuality. It should be noted that the carbs in the form of steamed rice, or brown rice, or even noodles, come saltless , the salt content is obtained from the various side dishes. There was tofu nuggets, spring rolls, sautéed brinjal, stirred fried vegetables, roasted tofu etc., to name a few. It would have been helpful if they had put up little labels with names as reference. Enjoyed the food while listening to the soft incomprehensible Chinese music that was playing. It was soothing and added to the good food mood, which itself was light and healthy. Staff is very sweet especially if they know that you hold the wallet- jus kidding, limited staff but nice staff. Something on the menu but not part of the buffet is their smoothies, vegan thai tea and dumplings etc., which I definitely hope to try next time. There is definitely going to be a next time.

    Andrew W.

    I haven't come here for more than a few years and today I got to come because my friends invited me over for their lunch! It was a bingo visit! They have lunch buffet starting at 11 AM and the cost of is $17!!!! A lot of delicious healthy delicacies are waiting for you! Literally I enjoyed it a lot and personally I liked fried rice, spicy salted fried tofu, green beans and egg plants It's worth the visit for sure! Come and enjoy the healthy meal! My friends loved strawberry sauce for deep fries and I enjoyed it as well! If they have small ice-cream and juice section, it could be awesome! Come and cheers

    Pan Fried Dumpling
    Juliet H.

    If I didn't know it was vegan, I'd never guess it! (Love it when that happens.) The food is delicious, and the flavors are spot on. The pan fried & spicy dumplings were my favorites. The veggie lo mein was tasty also. The service was super fast and quite friendly. They had a buffet that we didn't take advantage of, but the selection looked pretty good and it was clean. The Yelpers never steer me wrong, and I'd highly recommend Trendy Vegan also!

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    Ask the Community - Trendy Vegan

    What are the hours for the lunch buffet?

    Do the main dishes come with rice?

    Sydney, the best thing about Trendy Vegan is the buffet. It is fantastic ! And yes, if you order just an entree, it comes with rice.

    I saw a lot of photos of white rice, which is unhealthy. Do they serve brown or purple rice?

    Yes, they have brown rice option.

    Is there gluten free items here?

    Yes, there are several options

    Is there MSG in any of the dishes?

    No, they not use any MSG or any GMF product in any dishes

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    Iyara Thai Cuisine

    Iyara Thai Cuisine

    4.4(211 reviews)
    11.2 miEnergy Corridor
    $$
    Grab-and-go
    Happy hour specials

    1. Service - the hostess and wait staff were outstanding and attentive. They filled your drinks as…read moresoon as it hit midway, and they took your plates away as soon as it was empty. When you come in, wait to be seated, order and pay at the table. 2. Price - approximately $15 a plate. 3. Ambiance - Classy restaurant. I love the white linen on the tables. Soft music, white and red walls with Thai decor. Natural lighting during the day with warm interior lighting. It appears that there has been a makeover to the restaurant. I like the new look more. It seems more upscale in appearance. Dress code here is business casual. 4. Food - I've had their YELLOW CURRY WITH CHICKEN AND WHITE RICE. Curry is a bit sweet to my liking, but overall, it was a good meal. Will have to try other dishes next time. Food presentation is nicely plated. Not messy or sloppy. 5. Cleanliness - dining area is clean. The waitstaff keeps this place in tip top shape. The only complaint I have, although not exactly about cleanliness, I would suggest that management take a look at the lock in the men's restroom. Although it was locked, someone was able to enter still. SUMMARY This is a petite Thai cafe. Everything about this place was enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try again and will highly recommend this place.

    While driving down Eldridge St. in Houston, I found myself craving Thai food and came across this…read morespot. It's cute from the outside, and as soon as you walk in, you're warmly welcomed by both the waitress and waiter. Once seated, they were quick with drink orders and attentive throughout service was impeccable...For food, I ordered my go to Tom Kha Kai, along with the crab wontons from their happy hour menu. The Tom Kha had a lighter, more watery base than the rich coconut flavor I'm used to. I know this can vary by region, so it wasn't bad, just not my personal preference...The cream cheese crab wontons were decent and nicely presented. They also served a complimentary appetizer, which was a fun surprise, a taco shaped fried wonton wrapper filled with cabbage and their house dressing...Overall, if you're looking for a quick Thai bite with excellent service, this place works. I'm giving it 3.5 out of 5 not because it's bad, but because the flavors didn't quite match what I personally look for. For what it is, it's solid. -- Pilgrim Sojourner

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    Royal Buffet - Outside (@ night)

    Royal Buffet

    3.3(29 reviews)
    6.9 miChinatown, Sharpstown
    $$

    Some of the food extremely greasy, some of the food extremely salty, all the food is very low…read morequality. Strong pass. By the way, is anyone know where the Pine Forest Cafe owner went?

    The difference between Royal Buffet (君臨閣) and other Chinese buffets around this part of town comes…read moredown to size and variety. The plus side (#1) is the abundant parking, practically guaranteed seating, and options that skew on the more authentic side of things. The downside is knowing the limitations that come with affordably priced buffets and quality of food. The official entrance is from the parking lot between Vinh Hoa (#2) and the massage. Plenty of folks will also enter from the back, which is through the Dynasty Plaza mall and takes a bit longer. It then becomes a question of stairs (parking lot) versus an escalator (mall). At $18-24 (lunch to holiday pricing), the prices aren't too steep for AYCE food. Kids 3 and under eat free but are otherwise subject to $13-14 per person. Non-water drinks are $2.39 a person, so definitely get as many refills as possible. The place is as massive on the inside as it looks on the outside. Window side seating offers an elevated view of Chinatown, but don't focus too much on the excessive finger prints along the windows. The seating is so abundant that almost any size group should have zero problem finding space. There is also a large private room that is ideal for special functions, equipped with TVs and a sound system. Food wise, it's a hodgepodge of all food types. Here's a breakdown in the stations: Mongolian Grill / Noodle Soup: This is a combo station where one can customize their stir fry. I had decent results with lo mein, an egg, some vegetables with beef slices. The person cooking drizzled sesame oil, soy sauce seasoning, and water and each time it took around 3-5 minutes. The noodle soups are a bit more standard but the options here are the noodle options are wonton noodle, beef noodle, seafood noodle, and beef pho. I wouldn't recommend ordering the latter. Fruits & Salads / Cold Dishes / Seafood: A standard selection of cold fruit salads, which is unsurprisingly the least exciting part of the buffet. I'm impressed with the variety of the sushi on the seafood end, but the presentation and fish quality is extremely mediocre. It won't deter most folks, since most people perceive value by loading up on the rolls. When in doubt, shoot for the sashimi. Entrees: With the exception of the eyesore dim sum and standard fried food selection, there is a solid selection of hot food. The weekend offerings is probably the best they'll have, but some standouts here included the thin ribeye slices, a solid mapo tofu with a kick, well seasoned clams, fish slices, pork spare ribs, a very solid steamed fish, and several varieties of fried noodle. Folks might enjoy the Chinese-American selection, which should have all the classics (sesame chicken, beef with broccoli, marinated chicken wings, etc.) and then some. Serviced as a decent job of clearing tables, offering water refills, cleaning the food counters, and replenishing empty trays. I appreciate some small touches, such as their multicolored plates for different selections, bathrooms, and well marked labels. Buffet lovers who are in it for the thrill of copious portions will likely enjoy what's available here. __________ (#1) Aside from one's waistline. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/vinh-hoa-houston

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    Hibachi Grill and Buffet

    Hibachi Grill and Buffet

    3.2(597 reviews)
    10.4 miEnergy Corridor
    $$

    (+) Seafood selection (+) Hibachi was tasty…read more(+) Interior is spacious and clean (+) Good value at $21 for adults on weekends Came here on a weekend for lunch to celebrate my cousin's 60th birthday with some of his colleagues and family. We got a table in the quieter room on the left side away from the main eating area. The overall experience was comfortable. Servers were attentive and the selection and quality were good and given the competitive price, I'd say this was a great visit for a Chinese buffet.

    I has been a while since the previous visit. Our kids just went through a long day swim meet in…read moreKaty, my wife and I decide to find somewhere cheap that can fill everyone up. When we arrived, it was jam packed. Food is not great, when we went it was the end of February, they just started serving crawfish, size is decent but you can tell they are not fresh, the heads are all black. They serve lots of different cuisines, I tried a few and rarely there is a dish made me want to go back and try it again. The reason why I still see a glimpse of hope is the service, our plates are regularly cleared out every time we leave our seats. The Mongolian hibachi grill is also great, beats everything pre-cooked. I would rank this place lower than E-Star or King Palace, I understand what I'm walking into but seriously, they need to get their basics right.

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    Sweet Pot K-kitchen

    Sweet Pot K-kitchen

    4.4(311 reviews)
    13.7 mi
    $$

    I had a fantastic time at Sweet Kpot! From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming and…read moreattentive. The restaurant has a clean, modern vibe and the atmosphere is energetic but still comfortable. The food was really good as well! At first, my boyfriend and I didn't expect much, but everything that we ordered turned out to be amazing :) Our favorites was the bulgogi wrap, shrimp and mushroom skewers, candied potatoes, and the bingsu! Definitely will be back :)

    I came here the day after Thanksgiving and wanted to give it a try with my family. The place was…read morecompletely empty and only one server was working. I get it - it's right after the holidays so staffing could be short. The server we had wasn't exactly enthusiastic, just did the bare minimum. Dishes piled up and we weren't asked about refills. You'd figure because there was only 1 group that the service would be attentive, but nope! The food that we ordered from the kitchen were all super fresh and delicious. My favorites were the bulgogi gimbap, eggroll (tiny rolled egg omelette), and chicken wings! They come out super hot - loved them all. The hot buffet bar was not filled at all, some were even just empty. I found it disappointing that we didn't get to try a lot of their items. The hot buffet bar was really scarce, I mean, just fried dumplings and fries but they were refilled really slow and some never had refills. The boba bar was empty and never filled. The DIY ramen station was closed off. I tipped only because I felt like I had to, but the service was abysmal. I would come back but maybe for lunch instead of dinner. Hopefully service improves.

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