Great food! Party of 4 spent around $115 (plus tips) for 4 spicy vegetarian phở (one specially…read morerequested not spicy, so adjustments allowed!), 1 fried rice, and 2 deserts (good portion size to share among 4!). Service was speedy: you pay up front after your meal but every dish and utensil was brought to us efficiently. Very beautiful restaurant!

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.

Mensho is a ramen shop located on Bellaire Blvd. They have multiple locations around the US. I have…read morepreviously tried their SF location, which I really enjoyed and am glad that they now have a much closer location in Houston! I got their wagyu nigiri, which comes with two pieces, and their signature ramen. The signature ramen is well-balanced and is creamy. You can definitely tell that the noodles are hand-made. The noodles are curly and bouncy, and I really enjoy their texture. All the meats within the signature are tender and soft, melting in your mouth. The ramen here is a bit pricier than other locations, but I do believe the quality and freshness of the ramen really shows. The wagyu nigiri was good, but nothing special per se. The meat was quite thin and was a bit lackluster. The interior is quite small, which leads to some wait time. I recommend going earlier before they open to secure a spot and to avoid long wait times. Parking can also get crazy in the plaza during the weekends. Staff was quick and attentive. I definitely will be visiting more now that they are in Houston and look forward to trying their other ramen flavors!

The ambiance was great and the service was excellent. The flavor of the garlic knockout was good th…read moregarlic broth does have a lovely taste but after mid bowl I felt the overwhelmed by the texture and flavor of the broth. The Spicy toripaitan ramen was more balanced and a better choice in my opinion. Although the taste of chicken broth was missing in both dishes. Overall it's a good place to try and see if you like it. But the price vrs meat/ toppings does not seem worth it.

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.

I came here with a a friend for lunch. It's a very cute health conscious cafe. When you come on,…read moreyou get in line to order then you pick a number and your own table. Drinks and utensils are self serve. We both ordered the summer ingredients salad with different protein. I had chicken and it was a little warm. Which is the way I like it. The salad was amazing. I will get this again. But the cupcakes wasn't that great. I would skip them. The lemonade was a bit sour for me. Despite the place being extremely busy, the staff were nice and friendly and gave nice suggestions at the counter. And our food came out fairly quickly. I noticed after people left their tables. Their staff will quickly clean up and be ready for the next customer. Parking is free and out in front.

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.

Came in on a wed for lunch, arrived fairly early and seated immediately. Ur place filled up pretty…read morequickly afterwards. Food 4.5/5: we got the buffet which had some fantastic options. My personal favorites are the veggie samosas but they had the usual culprits with chicken ticka masala and chicken curry as well as some less seen options like fish curry. Most of the chicken was white meat and a bit dry but the sauces were great Ambiance 4/5: brightly lit lunch space and fairly nice. White table cloth which looks nice but definitely made every spill obvious . Service 4.5/5: fairly quick and attentive although when the lunch rush came in was a bit slower but still not bad Value buffet/5: for me 4.5/5: I showed some restraint for once and didn't gorge myself. For an Indian buffet, good price given the abundant options and quality Overall 4.5/5: quite enjoyed this restaurant I wish it was closer to me so that I could go more frequently

My second trip to this restaurant and they did not disappoint. It's a great buffet but my favorite…read moredish is the goat. The only disappointment are the desserts. They are not appealing. Service is good. They are pretty laid back. Only approaching the table to remove dishes. Love the ambiance. Very elegant looking.

I haven't been to this place in over five years! I am glad it is still standing! The atmosphere is…read morestill friendly. The layout has changed and it still has that authentic vibe but modernized for the times. The staff were friendly and diverse which I love! I ordered the ribeye banh mi, baby thai chicken soup and a side of ginger sauce for $16. Reasonable. The sandwich was as good as I remember! It's all in the softness and butteriness of the bun. The meat was flavorful and the veggies fresh and crisp. What set it off was the garlic aioli. The soup was pact full of flavor with a kick. Their motto is "Good Vibes" and indeed that is a motto we can all live by! I recommend!

Legtimitely one of the best restaurants in H-town. I've been coming here for about 5 years since…read moreit's close to work. They have consistently great food. Top dishes that I've tried here: Lemon pepper wings 9 out of 10 - some of the best wings in town Chopped Ribeye bowl 8 out of 10 Grilled pork bowl 8 out of 10 Yellow Curry beef bowl 8 out of 10 Alphabet beef soup 8 out of 10 Pork egg rolls 8 out of 10 Sidewinder fries 7 out of 10