Why 5 stars? Because this is an excellent combination of thai and bbq. --- --- --- Up in the north burbs, we recently had a similar fusion concept (thai + BBQ) open up and we really love it. It's not a combo I get bored of easily, so I was happy to try another rendition. And I'm happy to say I really enjoyed it. We started off by sharing the brisket egg rolls and the brisket curly fries - both were home runs. No notes. I really wanted to try the brussels sprouts too but was overruled on that. And then I ordered a bowl with pad thai and brisket. The brisket was very thinly sliced and I'd call it more "good" than "great", but the pad thai noodles were absolute heaven. Some of the best I've had in a long time, to be honest. A cool thing about the restaurant is that there's a secret door that takes you into a space with a completely different vibe - somewhat of an upscale speakeasy situation. We were the only people in the place, but I could definitely see how they could utilize both spaces, whether just want some fast casual-ish dining or kind of a fancy night out. A really unique concept on both fronts and I hope to visit again! read more

Wokker HTX - Brisket Pad Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love the food here! This restaurant is close to my job so I often order Uber eats for lunch. The green mango salad and kimchi are tied for what I love the most. The green mango salad has glass noodles, so it makes the dish very filling. It's bursting with flavors, and hits all the notes...salty, sweet and savory. The kimchi is outstanding! So much so that I no longer order the side but opt for the Jarred option, it's bursting with flavor. The cabbage has a wonderful texture, it's a perfect balance. The curry puff was good, I would have preferred a more pronounced curry flavor but the flakiness made up for it. The orange chicken was good, I would have liked more sauce but it was still very good. All in all it was a great meal! read more

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Food was very good. The front side of the restaurant could use some more ambiance. It's just very cold and very sterile looking.

I first discovered Wokker when they had a location at The Conservatory. Sadly, they are no longer there, but was happy to see they have this location as well. What started off as a food truck has grown into a couple of actual restaurants and they still have the truck too from what I understand. What they offer here is Asian food with some southern fusion. Think Asian bases like pad Thai or fried rice and infuse it with some southern BBQ. That's exactly what I got. I went with fried rice bowl with pork belly. The rice was topped with tender, smoky pork belly, along with kimchi and a fried egg. The melding of flavors was awesome. Every component of the meal was done right. We also shared an order of the briskey eggrolls. This too was a flavor bomb. I thought the brisket would be dried out inside a fried eggroll wrapper, but it was very good. They used the thin wrappers used for spring rolls, so it was crispy, but not too thick to where you lose the flavors of the filling. Overall, this is a great, fast casual spot serving up great fusion food. I shall be back! read more

Wokker HTX - Wokk Fried Rice Bowl w/ Pork Belly and Brisket Eggroll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

The brisket on the curly q fries was really good. I'd recommend them. The brisket eggrolls were a bit of a disappointment though. Should be served with bbq sauce as opposed to an Asian dip. Service was cool. I placed my order easily and food was cooked to order. Place was a vibe and full of people on their way to the Astro's game. read more

Wokker HTX - Brisket Curly Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good service, and good food! There's a secret surprise if you ask the right question !! I will totally come back here for the food and drinks ! :) read more

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Casual Asian fusion brick and mortar spot on the north side of town within the loop. It's not the best part of town but rent is probably cheaper here. You order up front at the counter and get served your food fairly quickly. Service is friendly and fast; they have only one front of house staff. We got the chicken green dumplings (3/5), bonito brussell sprouts (2/5), and brisket curly fries (4/5) for apps. I wasn't a big fan of the dumplings as they were slightly on the bland side. The Brussels did not have a great flavor and the sauce could've been a bit less salty. The curly fries with brisket tasted like a food truck special and was very filling and the brisket is good as well. For the main, I got the brisket pad Thai (4/5) and a Vietnamese coffee (3.5/5). The pad Thai actually worked decently with the brisket, which was moist and flavor wise, and a step above Rudy's but not quite a Truth brisket. The pad Thai tastes like a slightly sweeter version of a pad Thai usually served at Thai spots. Overall, it's a fast casual fusion spot and they have some solid options for a quick lunch. read more

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Brisket is definitely the thing to get when you come here. It's juicy, it's flavorful and mixes with Asian flavors surprisingly well. The service was good, nothing over bearing or great but just right. The decor and maneki neko cowboy is just right for what this restaurant provides. The only reason why I couldn't give them a 5th star is because the rice bowls were genuinely terrible. Plain rice that was so oily with a runny egg on top. The chicken and the shrimp were both horrible neither of us finished our food. A small upside is the kimchi which was pretty good. read more

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Do Not Eat here! I'm still haven't received a refund for the contaminated food. This is not acceptable. There was some type of plastic/paper mixed in with the brussel sprouts and orange chicken. Eating this caused me to have stomach pains and diarrhea. I choked and vomited the food back up. read more

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I have to give this place a solid 5 because the food and service was excellent. Yes it's bare bones as far as decor goes but it is what it is. The food here is excellent. Popped in because I live in the neighborhood and I did not want to venture far. Service was friendly and attentive. It is a walk up to the counter, place your order and your food would be brought out to you establishment. It was a Sunday and the place was not packed. We started with the jalapeno bites. They were so good we ordered two more helpings to go. I had the orange chicken bowl (so good). The grilled onions and peppers where a nice compliment to the dish. My friend ordered the fried rice bowl and it was very delicious. The food came out fresh and made to order. I was really impressed with this place and was impressed by the quality of the food. I will definitely be back. There is a little speakeasy inside called Méo. One of the employees showed us the secret entrance because I asked. It was closed at the time but can't wait to have cocktails there. I will definitely come back here. read more

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Straight up, some of the most off-the-chain good food I've had. Their brisket egg rolls, are straight up incredible. Pretty much a must have. Man I'm hungry just thinking about them. Their signature fried rice bowl--with smoked chicken--oh man. Really nothing like it. This place is super unique. Kind of a Houston BBQ--Asian fusion, and it's so good. It's also in a chill part of the city. Really nice people working there, made sure to give me extra Sriracha and thank me for being a customer. read more

The food is fresh and amazing and has a great spice and flavoring. I love the brisket egg rolls and their pork belly rice! The cashier was super friendly and was very informative about all three menus and their times. I love the decorations and the cool updated decor! read more

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Let me tell you about this place. I ordered from there yesterday over the phone and then called them at 9 PM the next day and they said they don't take orders over the phone because they were too lazy to take the order. I go here three times a month and never heard this before. Piss poor service when I'm hungry. This was on 6/17 read more

Oh man, I stumbled across the place by accident and I am soooo glad I did. I was grabbing food while on my way to my brothers for our Saturday family hang out. This food is so good! We ordered two of the fried rice bowls one pork belly and one brisket and my brother had the shaken beef. I specifically had the brisket and it's so delicious it tastes candied and it's cooked to perfection it compliments the egg in the bowl. In true little sister fashion I ate a piece of food out of everyone's bowl while unpacking the to go bag and can confirm all food was delicious haha. I didn't dine in but the person at the register was very nice and my food was ready quickly. Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

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Wokker HTX has the most authentic and unique Vietnamese flavors! Food, service and ambiance are top tier! Can't wait to go again! Went twice in a week! Y'all check them out! Ask about their speakeasy as well! So cool! read more

Clean and fresh atmosphere. Food is always good, affordable and love the fusion concepts.

I'd say solid place for a quick lunch, but their food does better as a food truck than a standalone store. It is a fast-casual Texas-Asian fusion restaurant that is spacious, but the furniture is pretty bare bones. It is a nice concept, but the execution is not inventive or new. Cowboy katsu- 6.5/10 Fried pork katsu in a BBQ/teriyaki sauce over a bed of rice topped with pickled onions, green onions, and a sunny-side up egg. I prefer my eggs more fried, but the yolk was nice and runny. The katsu could be more fried, crispy, and flaky. Sauce seemed like a pretty basic mixture of BBQ and ketchup. Pork belly fried rice- 6.8/10 I love the fried rice, it was savory, salty, sweet, not too oily. Pork belly is juicy and chewy; it's hard to get pork belly wrong! Feels like a homecooked cheat meal I make for myself haha. Bourbon pepper steak- 6/10 Steak and peppers were good, but no special twist or anything that stood out. You can get this at your local Chinese takeout for about the same price with a much larger serving. Not sure if I would return because the recipes are basic, nothing really wow'd me, but nothing wrong for a relatively cheap bite. read more

Wokker HTX - Cowboy Katsu pork belly fried rice bourbon pepper steak - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious Asian fusion restaurant! Tried the BBQ brisket eggrolls, bonito brussel sprouts, brisket curly fries, shaken beef, pork belly fried rice, and brisket pad thai. read more

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Got the shaken beef and the brisket spring rolls. Everything was fresh, delicious, and flavorful. Will be back for the pork belly fried rice. read more

Fun fusion joint that combines Texan and Asian influences. The pork belly fried rice was tasty with tender and fatty pork belly. The brisket egg rolls were good as well although I wished the brisket was juicier. Great flavors overall. Love the vibe here. The space is pretty big with just enough decoration to entertain the eye. They were also playing killer Southern jams (e.g. Tammy Wynette). Friendly service. Clean bathrooms. Ample parking. read more

Wokker HTX - Pork belly fried rice & brisket egg rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm staying at the hostel down the street and wanted something that would potentially be good unheated the next day. I made the right choice getting the Brussels sprouts and the veggie bowl. Both were delicious hot and cold. The Brussels just became one of my fav dishes. Added to how amazing the food is, the service was even better. All three of the team I interacted with were welcoming and helped me to have a perfect evening. Man Dao had great suggestions and told me about the surprise hidden inside and then later checked up on me inside Meo. I can't recommend Wokker enough. I'm already trying to get friends to come back to Houston with me bc I had such a great experience. read more

Really not sure why they have almost 5 stars. I got the chicken bowl and the chicken was very bland. It said it was waved with fried rice which I assumed would have some sort of veggies mixed in but definitely did not, the kimchi it was topped with was hardly anything so basically you are paying $16 for a cup of bland rice and some chicken. Also no sauce to add on top to make it tastier. Not worth it. read more

Wokker HTX - Smoked chicken and rice bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wokker offers a great vibe, great beer/cider and just as amazing food. My boyfriend is quite the fried rice fan and he said their pork belly fried rice is the best he's had. I would have to agree! I've been eating at Wokker since I worked downtown in 2018 and I have to say the quality has fluctuated. Some months I am pleased and others not so much. The most recent trip we had the pork belly fried rice, brisket fries and smoked chicken fried rice. The brisket fries used to be my go to but the brisket this time was dry and overall the fries were a tad disappointing. The pork belly fried rice was good but less pork belly than I remember. I would still recommend this place and have it on my list to checkout the location in the heights! read more

Such a good place for a quick eats. I got the cowboy katsu which was fried really well. It had that crunch. I also felt like the amount of protein given was just right. Overall a solid meal for the price. My friend got the pork bellied fried rice which was also good! The standout for me was their fried rice. I wish upgraded mine from white rice to fried rice because it was delicious. read more

Wokker HTX - Cowboy katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

This review is for their new store, not the food truck. But I figured it is close enough.... Really great food! Perfect mix of Asian fusion and Texas influence. We enjoyed the pork belly and smoked chicken fried rice. Both super flavorful. We also got the brisket fries- lots of food but super yummy! There was plenty of seating and the staff was very nice- I highly recommend. read more

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Had the brisket pad Thai, and it was amazing. The noodles were flavorful by themselves, but the brisket added a whole new depth and a unique twist on a classic dish. Would highly recommend, especially for a hangover cure. read more

Husband and I went here on a whim from IG for lunch today. Wonderfully fused flavors. The food was delicious and flavorful. The customer service was impeccable. I ordered pepper steak with kimchi added, he had brisket egg rolls and orange chicken. I cannot stress enough how tasty everything was. We'll definitely return! read more

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The best part of the meal is the optics and presentation of the food. I loved the flavor of the rice however it didn't taste like the traditional fried rice. I order the pork and was not a fan because it was very greasy and fatty, I think it would have been better if I had the brisket read more

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To start, the appetizers we had were good. I was excited to try to brisket egg rolls for sure, and they were good. Was I mind-blown? Absolutely not. Staying in trend, I had the brisket pad Thai, which had zero flavor. Also, it was pretty expensive for what feels and tastes like fast food. read more

Very clean spot, food comes out amazingly fast that you'd think it was fast food. Customer service is also as great as their food. read more

Wokker HTX - Smoked chicken fried rice. That's how good it was. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

Found this place after a farmer's market run and it was a nice surprise. The interior was cute and they also sell kimchi and beers on the side. We ordered the chicken katsu with rice, brisket pad Thai, Brussels sprouts and spicy chicken fried rice. The katsu was crispy and the pickled onions were a good pairing. The brisket pad Thai had a generous amount of tender brisket but the noodles were slightly sweet for me. The Brussels sprouts were seasoned well but was drenched in oil. The chicken had a gochujang sauce that was flavorful but dry. I enjoyed the food and would come back to try out their shareables next time! read more

Wokker HTX - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was amazing! Really like my pork belly fried rice! Flavor is on point and rice is really good! Compliments it super well. read more

Wokker HTX - Pad Thai, pork belly fried rice, fries etc - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

I know I only order from you guys when I'm drunk but you're the best late night food around. Thanks for always making my order correctly and tasty. Some of the best food in town read more

I can't speak too much on service since I ordered via door-dash. The food was delivered within 30 mins of ordering. Our food was still warm when received. I ordered the Shaken Beef. The beef was nice and tender and the sauce was great over the nice fluffy bed of white rice. I wish I got a bit more meat, but overall the meal was delicious and filling. The eggrolls were a nice choice for an appetizer. They don't hold back on the meat. My husband ordered the brisket fries and didn't complain. This place was great. I can't wait to go back and try something new! read more

Wokker HTX - Brisket Eggrolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very cool spot. Food was awesome. Great ambiance and the service was amazing. Will definitely be back read more

We ordered the shaken beef and the pork belly rice bowl and we were blown away. The flavors were crisp and clean. DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend. First time customer. Will be definitely coming back. Staff were friendly and the decor was very welcoming. read more

The food is great and the music vibe took back to high school. I'll would come again. This place will be added on my places to eat Houston. read more

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I go to the underground rail for lunch, their food is always good. The ambience is always quiet and the service is always pleasant and on time. read more

I went to the actual restaurant when I thought it was going to be a food truck? The presentation was pretty, but the food did not taste good. At all. The "fried rice" was sweet? The pork was very fatty... My friend had the shrimp which tasted a bit better, but not amazing. I would not come back for the food. The restaurant was nicely decorated, though. read more

Food is beyond awesome here. I took it to go and it was ready and steaming hot when I picked up. I don't think their prices are real bad either! read more