Visited Huong Sen since we had some Vegan friends in town and I must say we were beyond impressed…read more I feel like you can't go wrong with their claypot entrees. A crowd favorite was the mushrooms with lemongrass. It's a must. We also enjoyed the chilli fried tofu. I wish I took pictures of the entrees but I can confidently say I'll be back. Keep up the amazing work in serving the vegetarian and vegan folks.

Their dry sate is a must-have to pair with every dish, it keeps me coming back every time. I tried…read moretheir canh chua this time, it was okay; savory and sour. Heo Kho Ngu Vi is always perfect, crispy, and hot.

Tuệ Tâm is one of my favorite vegan Vietnamese restaurants in Houston, and it never disappoints…read more Starting with appetizers, the fried egg rolls are an absolute must-order -- crispy and perfectly seasoned. The salt and pepper crispy tofu is a standout with bold flavor and a satisfying crunch. The lemongrass tofu is well-seasoned and solid, and the mushroom-based chicken nuggets are honestly one of my favorite appetizers on the entire menu. The fried pancake rounds out the appetizer options nicely as well. On the rice dishes, there's plenty to love. My wife loves the shaking tofu fried rice and orders it every time we visit. The combo fried rice and shaking beef fried rice are both great choices, and the special pot rice is a comforting, satisfying option. The hardest part of dining here is choosing a favorite entrée. The grilled fish platter -- crafted from tofu and seaweed -- is a masterpiece. But it's in fierce competition with the fried chicken rice, made from mushrooms and exceptionally delicious in both flavor and texture. I genuinely can't pick just one. Whether you're a longtime vegan or simply someone who appreciates great food, Tuệ Tâm is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

This was such a random spot! I spend a lot of time in china town and never knew this was here and…read morethat it was mostly vegan. A couple things to note: 1. It is not 100% vegan. For some reason, they have 1 item (egg roll) that is not vegan. 2. Service is full service style without full service quality. Would be a better setup if we could order at the counter and sit down because that's pretty much the level of service we received anyway, so just keep that in mind going into it. 3. It was pricier than expected. We spent $50 on the items shown here. I wouldn't say I was pleased with what we spent vs what we received. Overall, the food was a mixed bag.. the soup didn't have a ton of flavor despite it being one of their most popular dishes. The 'snails' were really interesting and I enjoyed them. For $20 I wouldn't get them again but they were fun to try. The steak dish was definitely the highlight. It was so good that my non vegan boyfriend bet me $1 it was real steak. It wasn't. Overall, I think it's worth a try but it's unlikely I'll be back anytime soon. Maybe to pick up the steak dish. Beside that, Trendy Vegan offers really good Asian cuisine at a more reasonable price point.

Of course coming to Houston I had to come to the iconic Mensho and I am so glad I did because it…read moreblew me away. We only had time to come here for lunch so we got here a little before opening and there was already a line. As soon as the doors opened, the staff got us in immediately. You can tell they have this process down to a science. It all felt so efficient and quick. The inside looked like a traditional Japanese ramen spot so it was super cute and had a great vibe. As for the ramen itself, I was blown away. The broth was so rich but didn't taste overpowering at all. It had an amazing flavor with a lot of spice and earthiness. The noodles were a perfect amount of firm where it didn't get soggy and you were able to savor every bite. The takoyaki we got on the side was amazingly cooked as well. I cannot wait to come back which I will be doing again and again.

Mensho is a Michelin-recognized ramen shop, and I went right when it opened only to find it already…read morepacked. I still had to wait for the first wave of seating before getting in, and the setup definitely does not feel ideal for large groups. It is mostly two-tops with some bar seating for solo diners. They make their noodles on premise, which is a nice touch, and I ordered their signature ramen. It came with a rich, heavy broth and was topped with chicken, duck, and roasted pork. Honestly, the mix of meats felt a bit overkill, and while everything was well cooked, the duck stood out as the best component. The broth itself was very good but extremely thick, almost closer in texture to tsukemen-style ramen than a traditional broth-based bowl. The real highlight here was the noodles, which had excellent texture, and the perfectly jammy egg, which was spot on. Prices can get pretty high here, with some bowls reaching up to around 43 dollars. They also offer more experimental options like a matcha ramen, which is interesting and cool to see but not something I tried. It is first come, first serve with no reservations, so expect a wait. I am glad I tried it while in Houston, but for the price point and effort required just to get seated, this ramen landed as just okay for me overall. I have definitely had better. That said, the quality is clearly high, and the service was very friendly throughout. My friend ordered the garlic knockout ramen, which was insanely flavorful but completely dominated by garlic. It overpowered everything else in the bowl, to the point where it was hard to taste any other elements of the ramen.

First visit to this restaurant/store standalone building with a small parking lot…read more Half is the grocery store and the other half is a restaurant with a full buffet- vegetables and desserts -savory and sweet. Mid sized dining with full glass windows. Once you complete your meal, pick up your food tray, and bring it to counter next to desserts. Someone was waiting to remove empty food trays. I ordered Jasmine rice mixed veggies blend of broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, and carrots.

Veggie me, veggie you…read more Even after years and years, still one of my fave places when I need to meat decompress. It's a grocery store that has a hot food section with dining and ready to go prepared foods. They also sell banh mis but I heard they've changed a bit. They used to have a tofu and mushroom one that was so perfection. Big pieces of tofu and mushrooms marinated in this delicious sauce. Now I heard they use a tofu and mushroom loaf that is made in house. They also have noodle soups and Vietnamese dishes (com tam, vermicelli noodles, etc) but I go for the deli style lunch box. For $11.75 you get a choice of rice (I've seen brown and purple) or noodles (I always get the noods) plus 3 choices. And a small veggie soup. The lunch box options rotate, there are some items that they have more often. I always get their green beans and I try their various tofu options. Recently they had an eggplant stir fry and it was delicious. There is also an ala carte section that has dim sum items. I love their turnip cake (law bak go). One order comes with 3 pieces and a soy sauce and a chili oil ($5.50). The grocery store has expanded and sells pantry items (noodles, rice, sauces, snacks, etc) as well as fruits and veggies and frozen items (fake meat items). If you are a vegetarian or just need a break, def try this spot. You won't regret it.

This was my first time here. Staff was wonderful, patient and helpful. The menu offers vegetarian,…read morevegan, and meat options. Food was great and reasonably priced. Service is fast- great for lunch option when working in the area. I wish there were more locations. P.S. the lemon olive oil cupcake was worth the calories.

The mac and cheese was great, but the rest of items were mid. As seen in the picture, I think they…read morecould benefit from changing the presentation of the dishes. It just looks a bit sad coming to your table. The flavor and cook of the protein did not make up for the presentation either. Service was not bad but didn't stand out in any way.

They catered an event last week and the food and service were excellent!…read more We loved the gobi Manchurian, samosa chaat, and haryali chicken appetizers. The veg and chicken biryanis were amazing as well! Haji and the staff were able to set up, prepare the food, and help clean up after the event, in a timely and efficient manner. Would really recommend using their catering services for any of your upcoming events!!

Very good food. Different from standard menu. Reliable service. For our anniversary celebration,…read moreHaji and his team cooked the catering order using generators in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

Food was delicious. A great variety on the buffet. Service was friendly. Did not rush us even…read morethough we sat for a long time after we finished eating. Love the very attractive table setting. Nothing looked like the typical buffets that you see in Houston. Conversation was easy. Free parking . Would definitely go back.

Been here twice for the lunch buffet…read more On my last visit, a new setup has been created! One side offers non vegetarian items, and the other side was vegetarian items. They were out of the popular butter chicken when we initially arrived, but it was refilled soon after. The chicken breast meat in that dish was on the dry overcooked side, but the flavor was fine. My favorite meat item was this crispy Asian tasting chicken! Fresh naan is brought to the table, though the batch we received was burnt and thick... meh. Not yummy. My favorite part of the buffet experience is the desserts though! The carrot halwa, gulab jamon, and the rice kheer are all delicious! Make sure to save room for them! Parking sucks. Get here on the early side or late side if possible.

Tasty banh mi and all around good Vietnamese bites. I had…read morebeen disappointed by banh mi options in Austin so its nice to stumble upon a shop with crispy airy bread like how I had it in Vietnam. The special with pork slices and pate is *chefs kiss*. Their abc noodle soup with beef tastes like Pho - very yummy as a side. I think their grilled pork bowl is a bit salty but husband loved his. The staff that we interacted was very nice and helpful, he also went around and checked on guests which is a nice touch.

So I came in after buying fajitas next door from La michoacana , just looking for a refresher. The…read moreplace itself has a nice vibe, clean, and the food is actually pretty solid. What threw me off was the drink. There was a sign saying they had a purple drink, so I ordered it expecting exactly that. But when I got it... it was straight up blue. Not even close to purple. I was a bit disappointed, honestly. The guy told me that's just how the drink comes, but it definitely felt a little misleading. That said, the food is good and worth trying. Just don't expect the drink to match what's advertised.