Wow. Wow. Wow! Simply great food! Whenever I am new to a place I always go with a classic dish first to see if how it is. I mean, if they can master a classic then they've earned my trust for more complex dishes. I tried their Combination Fried Rice (chicken was real, not the fake stuff. Texture and chew was perfect, shrimp and beef perfectly cooked and seasoned). Eggdrop soup (Yum!), and I did a sharable dish with my friends which was their Garlic Water Spinach (different and delicious). Other items ordered was the Spicy Chicken Cube. Everything was cooked beautifully, Service was quick, and the Asian inspired Atmosphere was nicely done. This place is not small, but not big either - there is seating available inside, but somewhat limited (if thinking about bringing a large group). This place does do pick-up if you're thinking of having takeout for dinner. P.S. the food is just as good as leftovers too! Located in a shopping strip, there an adequate amount of parking. If you are looking for a spot with quality Chinese food, then come on over and try Wula Buhuan, 10 out of 10 recommends! Enjoy! read more

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I tried this place from seeing a TikTok that it's a "hidden gem", but was a little disappointed in what I found compared to how the tiktoker was hyping it up. The portion size was the most disappointing. I ordered the exact same things I get at many other Chinese family-style places like Mala Sichuan Bistro, and Mala was better tasting and had much bigger portions. The spicy boiled fish was kinda sweet-tasting? Not really spicy. The couple's lung slices were good though. read more

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Saturday night dinner for 5 Small nice restaurant in a clean place. Appetizers - Hot n sour soup - good balance or spicy and sour. My only con that it was really thick (too much corn starch slurry) - Spring rolls and sesame balls - typical frozen mini dishes. Spring roll was fried just right but hollow in the inside. Sesame balls had a tad or red bean Main dishes - Combination fried rice - it had more chicken and anything else - I didn't taste any beef, shrimp and not sure if it had pork - rice lacked in color aka dark soy sauce and not enough wok hei - definitely do not recommend that - Mapo tofu - the peppercorn overpower the taste so if you want your mouth to have that metallic taste then get it Beef w Broccoli - good portion of beef and broccoli was cooked just right meaning still had a good crunch. The beef however is cheap which you can tell they used a lot of tenderizer - Salt and pepper fish - fried just right but lack taste of salt and don't even know where was the pepper - Water spinach in garlic sauce - good hint of garlic sauce - the veggies were cooked just right however the veggies were old Service was good - orders were taken on time, food didn't come all at once as we had to wait for a while for some dishes Overall this place was not bad but not great that would want to make me come back read more

Located in the energy corridor, we came here for dinner while in the area. Easy to grab a table, wasn't too crowded on a Friday night. The menu has all the classic Sichuan dishes. We ordered a few dishes to share between 6 people: - Spicy chicken cube: a good crispy texture to the chicken cube, not too spicy, avoid the pepper as much as you can will help. - Eggplant with garlic sauce: The garlic sauce was delish and paired well with the eggplants. Recommended to eat with white rice to balance out the flavor. - Mapo tofu with pork: not my favorite mapo tofu. The tofu didn't soaked well in the sauce so I felt like it lacked flavors. - Hot and sour dumplings: a good choice for appetizers. Sauce was good, not too spicy. - Dan Dan noodles: love the dan dan noodles. Getting one was probably enough but we ended up getting two and still had some leftovers. - Singapore rice noodles: thin clear noodles in a stir fry style. Noodles had a good texture, not dry. Service was friendly and the food came out relatively fast. Portion and the price were decent. Overall, we were full and still had leftovers. read more

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Got dinner at Wula Buhuan in the alief area. This is a Szechuan Chinese restaurant and we ordered the spicy boiled fish, mapo tofu with pork, spicy chicken cube, and eggplant with green bean. The fish fillets were tender and soaked in the spicy flavor of the Sichuan peppers. The chicken cubes were crispy and had the subtle spice that builds up over time with the peppers as well. I liked the tofu and pork sauce individually but I felt like the tofu didn't really take in the sauce. The sauce was very thick as well. The eggplant and green beans were good but I would've preferred them by themselves. For example I like eggplants with the wet sauce and beans dry, but the beans here were more soft from the sauce read more

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Great experience! Awesome Service! This was definitely good time and we enjoyed those dishes that we ordered. Will have to visit again to try other items on the menu! Love the ambiance of the restaurant ... very vibrant and welcoming! read more

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Takeout review. I'm living on takeout! I randomly had a craving for Honey Walnut Shrimp. I've dined here before, and the Sichuan dishes definitely delivered. However, I'm currently restricted from heavily spiced/spicy food. The Honey Walnut Shrimp was a treat! It's sweet, creamy and the walnuts had the perfect crunch. Not to mention the shrimp was a good size. General Tso Chicken was battered well, and juicy. We asked for "no spicy" and chili oil on the side. Both entrees came with a good amount of white rice. This is my go to Chinese place. I've not had one bad dish here. They're decently priced for the portion and food quality. If you want authentic Chinese, skip the "fast food takeout" places and eat here! read more

Wula Buhuan - Honey Walnut Shrimp - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Nice Chinese restaurant with great authentic dishes, nice service and a cool interior atmosphere with awesome murals and traditional decorations. Check it out! read more

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Authentic and flavoursome. Service and atmosphere: Friendly and attentive staff. They were polite and help us decide on our food choices. The restaurant was clean and organised. I wish they played authentic music which would added to the overall atmosphere. Food: The cooks and staff were all native. They prepared very tasty and authentic dishes that were full of flavours and had spot on spiciness. The spices linger on the palette making each bite more enjoyable. They offer great selection of traditional dishes. Pricing: $/$$ - check for two came to $70 and we ordered plenty of food. read more

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Came bc of the positive reviews... Service was not good. They sat us in the corner and literally ignored us. Took 40 minutes to get our last dish. So we just packed it up and left smh. As a Chinese person. I was very disappointed. read more

I did not like the food at all. The flavors were pungent and didn't work for me at all. Ordered Takeout. Service was good and wait wasn't not long at all. Food wise this just wasn't my cup of tea. read more

The service is quick and ambiance is good. It's a family owned business. I tried spicy chicken cubes and Singapore rice noodle with chicken. I LOVED the rice noodles. This is my first time trying this dish. The flavor and taste are impeccable. read more

Wula Buhuan - Spicy chicken cubes - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is the best Chinese restaurant in the area. If you like spicy food, the name of this restaurant marchs the food they serve. They do have none spicy items. I definitely come back to this place to explore more on the menu. read more

Wula Buhuan - Spicy fish and crispy intestine - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I really liked this place! great casual dinner spot for couples, friends , family or get togethers. We ordered the Szchuan beef with veggies and we added shrimp; it was very yummy and spicy. A biit on the salty side but nothing crazy. They advice you in regards the spice levels and the server also provided a palate example on how that would taste. Very nice. Then, however, I ordered the peppercorn chicken and The first one they gave us was unfortunately inedible from the salt; But as soon as I mentioned it to our server, she quickly made sure they brought us a new one cooked very well and surely enjoyed it. The peppercorn is an acquired taste since its a different type of spicy than pepper (chile) spicy, but worth the try for sure. Price to portions are very fair and even to share. Definitely coming back! read more

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I have upgraded the original review to 4.6 rounded up to 5. I brought my Taiwanese parents here and they really love the food. The Chinese spinach or en Tsai was cooked very well. The smoked duck with the oeking duck sauce was excellent. Mei fun noodles authentic. The beef and seafood dishes were slightly more American style but they liked it read more

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Came here on a Friday for lunch and we tried the spicy dry pot, chili oil dumplings, and the spicy boiled fish. As a big fan of Sichuan food I was super excited to finally try this OG spot. The spicy dry pot combination and it was great with a generous amount of shrimp, chicken, and beef mixed with green beans, cauliflower, onions, and mushrooms. The spice level was exactly what you'd expect from a Sichuan place making it the perfect dish to pair with white rice. (8.5/10) The chili oil dumplings were also very enjoyable with thin dumpling wrappers stuffed with pork and drenched in savory and spicy chili oil . (8/10) The spicy boiled fish was definitely the star of the meal. Everything from the flaky white fish to the spicy broth that it is cooked in was super authentic. I enjoyed how the broth was a bit thicker and less oily than other places I've tried. (9/10) Overall, the large portions, great service, and delicious flavors make this place a perfect spot for a family style meal. The parking is also super easy. Would definitely come back when I'm craving Sichuan food. read more

Wula Buhuan - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

* date visited: i've been many times but most recently 09.07.2024 * ordered: chili chicken, mala fish, cabbage * this is one of my favorite places in houston. service is SO fast, portions are huge, consistent, and quality. * i love the amount of chicken they give in the crispy chili chicken, the cabbage is sautéed perfectly and flavorful while still being light, and the fish is sour, salty, and spicy. * decor and ambiance is really nice, a lot of searing and even a private area for a bigger group! read more

Wula Buhuan - 3. Spicy Chicken Cubes, 22. Spicy Boiled Fish, and 6. Sauteed Cabbage - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

ordered take out. Rice was gummy. Sesame chicken sauce was too thick and gummy as well. Spring rolls were decent but the sweet and sour sauce was horrible. read more

We ordered 5 dishes and they all came out pretty fast. The portion is pretty decent for that price. Inside the restaurant is pretty clean, including the restroom. But then we got there right at when they just opened. I don't know how it's going to look like after rush hours. The parking lot is pretty small so you might have to walk a little further if you come during rush hours. The servers are pretty nice. read more

Chinese Sichuan spot on the corner of Eldridge and Briar Forest. There's plenty of parking up front so that's easy. The interior is pretty standard; definitely not as modern or clean feeling as some of the more hip Chinese spots but definitely not feeling like a hole in the wall or anything. We ordered wontons, smoked duck, walnut shrimp, and kung pao chicken. Dishes were fine overall, with the flavors being pretty much on expectations but nothing stood out in an exceptional manner. The kung pao chicken's sauce was a bit bland and lacking compared to what we've had in the city. The walnut shrimp was very crispy and cooked well but was pretty skimp on walnuts and way too sweet on the mayonnaise-based sauce. The smoked duck had decent flavor but portions of the duck were very dry where the meat was thinned out. The breast cooked pieces with less bone pieces were definitely the best tasting pieces from the duck. Service was fine and the servers were attentive considering how busy they got. Overall, it's a Sichuan spot that is fairly authentic to the traditional Chinese palette which is nice since there are not too many similar Chinese options in the area. However, none of the dishes we tried stood out enough to make you want to drive to it from other parts of town just to try it. read more

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Very impressed with this place. We ordered delivery which was very prompt. The sesame chicken was good and very tender. The Wula chicken was extremely good! The Wula had more heat than anticipated, and though my tongue was burning, I couldn't put it down because it was so flavorful! Both dishes were served with rice and both were $14.00 each. The spring rolls were basic but good. They were an add-on to the order. I will definitely order from this place again. I'm sure they use that heat in their other dishes. read more

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Quick service, tasty Szechuan food. Plenty of Szechuan peppercorn in the beef stir fry with celery and peppers in it.

Took this one home so I can't speak on the service. But, I could spend hours describing the delicacy that was the orange chicken. That chicken tasted like it was a nepo baby chicken that lived its best flavorful life until it was brought to the kitchen. The dumplings were good as well , not too dry and just chewy enough. Overall, I enjoyed it and that's really all you can ask for. read more

We were pleasantly surprised at this hidden west Houston Asian restaurant. The Dan Dan noodles were creamy, fried green beans were delicious, as was the Mongolian beef and walnut shrimp! All delicious! Try them! read more

The name is actually a Chinese saying, "no spice, no joy" and as a Sichuan person, I wholeheartedly agree. Wula is a very solid choice to get your heat on. I would say they are comparable to the Mala Sichuan empire all around Houston. The good thing is this is in the Energy Corridor (or bad, depending on where you are in Houston). The space is quite roomy with Chinese decor to make you feel right at home. We ordered the classics: spicy boiled fish (also known as water boiled fish), spicy chicken cube, and the west lake beef soup. Everything came out just right, and PLENTY of spice. The chicken traditionally doesn't have the onions, but I think it's a good choice, it makes it more fragrant and also adds some vegetables to the dish. I would say there's a little less chicken meat given the types of pieces they use, so you'll get some crunchy bits that's not quite 'meat'. The spicy boiled fish is intensely fragrant, definitely a top dish for me. Goes soooo well with rice. Wula's is less saucy than other spots, thus more authentic, a plus! Prices are very very fair. Wula showcases the Houston Sichuan food scene. I give Wula Buhuan 4 alarm fires, out of 5. read more

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Food was delicious and staff answered our questions with clarity and enthusiasm. Nice restaurant in easy consonant location. Great dining experience. read more

Best service ever! Food is delicious as well! Im literally speechless! I came with my elderly grandparents and the staff were SO kind and SO considerate and patient. We came in today which is a Sunday at 11:30 a little bit after they opened. There was no wait to get seated and our food came super quick too! You won't find such good value authentic and flavorful sichuan food like this anywhere else in the Houston area. They have a free appetizer upon checkin. For us 3, we ordered 7 dishes and the total without tip was only about 100$! I will definitely be coming back and bringing all my family next time! Big thank you to the staff. Both waitstaff were amazing! I would highly recommend their spicy chicken cubes and their eggplant! Everything was delicious to me! read more

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May 17, 2023 Came in from Galveston for the day. Service was great, very quick. They gave us a free appetizer after checking in on Yelp We had started with sesame balls which had a red bean paste in the middle which were soo good; I could eat tons of those. (I've had these before but with mung bean paste, those too, are delicious) this is the app we got free I had kung pao chicken (which was ok but I've had more flavorful) friend had Dan Dan noodles and loved it read more

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We really enjoyed the food ! Everything was delicious. The staff was friendly. We plan to go back very soon!

Ordered for delivery and was overall pretty satisfied. Got the Spicy Chicken Cubes after seeing the popularity on both Yelp and UberEats. Pretty good, moderate level of spiciness and super flavorful. House fried rice and veggie spring rolls were okay, not the best I've had. Spring rolls were kinda soggy and should have been fried about 2 minutes longer. Overall, a good option for takeout if you live in the area and the portions are fantastic for the price. read more

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We came right before the dinner rush and were seated right away. It is spacious and has a moderate amount of seating, so it felt very cozy. While waiting for our food I was watching the service of another table. They had a huge party of 12. The staffs were very accommodating and quick! We ordered the dry pot fish and chicken cubes. Both dishes had great flavors and the peppercorns were delicious. It felt authentic and the portions were generous. The chicken was crispy and not oily. The dry pot fish had delicious veggies and fish that were thoroughly seasoned. This is one of my top Szechuan places in town. If you'd like to explore more of this type of cuisine I recommend checking Mala Sichuan ( bellaire location), Hu's cooking and this gem. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Ambiance: Bright and spacious interiors. The art on the wall and the lighting were beautiful. A variety of seating is available depending on the group size. They also have a private booth for families or bigger groups. This place will look much better when it is dark as they have beautiful lights. Service: They were warm, lovely, and welcoming. Food: I love it when the menu has photos of food. It makes it easy to choose. We ordered Spicy Chicken Cubes and Spicy Dry Pot Fish. The food was delicious, each dish was good enough for 2-3 servings. The spicy chicken was decently spicy (I have a high spice tolerance). I loved how it left my lips numb from peppercorns. The fish was so flavorful. This is a great place to hang out with friends and family but it is not a place for your first date. read more

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We came to this place out of a recommendation from a Chinese review site. It's a bit away from the beaten path - Belleayre Blvd. It's definitely worth the trip. What we loved - Couples tendon - it's a classic dish. The slice of beef tendon and tripe is drenched in hot pepper oil. Very delicious Mouth watering chicken - one of my fav - make sure you dip the chicken in the sauce. The slicing of the meat could have been done better. But flavor is great. Dan Dan noodle - large portions. Good taste. Peppercorn fish - hit and spicy plus the numbness of the green peppercorn mixed well. My son loved Hawaiian fried rice - he nearly ate 2/3 of it. Again generous portions. Not a big fan of the wula chicken. Basically chucked with peppers. We think it was definitely worth the extra few min of drive. Plus - a free appetizer offer on yelp. read more

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Door dashed some food for we were too lazy to go out on Sunday night. Food came pretty quick and was hot. The crispy spicy chicken and amazing spicy fish were amazing! Warning tho, they do put a lot of Sichuan pepper and my tongue was still tingling 30 minutes later! Lol! The Dan Dan noodle was just ok, we had better at other place, but not bad at all. Overall, this place is a solid option for Chinese food outside China town! read more

Wula Buhuan - Left to right: Dan Dan noodles, Amazing Crispy Spicy Fish, crispy spicy chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

We ordered take out. It was well served and packaged. The portions were more than enough and the food was very good. We'll order again.

They have several of the westernized Chinese food dishes on their menu. I've tried several of them and they were all good. They also have a large variety of traditional Chinese dishes. I was reluctant at first to try them but I have since branched out and tried several. Everything I've had has been fresh, well cooked and delicious. All of the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and will readily answer any questions about the dishes. The service is excellent Restuarant is clean and roomy. I highly recommend this place. This restaurant deserves more than 5 stars read more

Authentic, delicious, flavorful. Presentation was beautiful and service was so friendly and attentive. Great experience all around. read more

Wula Buhuan - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I visited here with a small group. Neither this restaurant nor the shopping center was even here when I used to live across the street. Now, it's supposedly one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Houston. We came on a Friday evening around Xmas time and found only a few other tables of customers, one of which was a 10 top. They have a yelp check in for a free app, so I took advantage of that. We ordered eggplant, wula chicken, cumin beef, chili dumplings, boiling fish, and lo mein with beef. Everything tasted pretty good to me, with my favorites being the eggplant, cumin beef, and boiling fish. The dipping sauce for the dumplings is very salty, the chicken is just average and lo mein a pretty standard dish. The service was friendly and fairly good for an Asian restaurant. read more

The service was fast. The food had authentic Sichuan flavors. I would recommend the dry pot.

Everything here is delicious and service is ! Spacious inside and no issues on parking. We love getting their spicy chicken cube (crispy and consistent vs. some places with mostly just the breading), mapo tofu and hot & sour soup. read more