UPDATE: The star of…read morethe menu is the boiled fish! Always numbing and tender pieces of fish. The spicy cubes chicken was crisp and tasty. The green beans were as expected. We ordered two of the sweet & sour ribs. Always goes so well with rice. The shrimp were exceptional - big, pump, tender and full of flavor! The only issue was the amount of oil used, even after we asked for less oil. I guess they need lots of oil to make Sichuan dishes. Our son came home after a big Cantonese dinner in Chinatown and tried the shrimp, then the other dishes. He couldn't stop from having a little second meal! Said the dishes were really good. We must have picked a good combination of dishes as I loved this meal!

OVERVIEW: this is a homey small restaurant. It is simple, cozy but spacious enough to feel relaxed…read more FOOD QUALITY: Not very convincing. Very heavy handed with salt even though the person in my party that placed the order specifically told the waitress to tone down on the salt. We also asked for no MSG but they turned to sugar instead so the dishes were a little altered beyond recognition. Specifically, I ordered their Szechuan peppercorn beef. As far as I know, this dish is always all savory and there should not be any sweetness. But, when I took the first bite, it was mildly sweet. Weird! Looks like for the rest of the dishes that has sauce, they used the same dark colored sauce; so, they tasted the same. Not a lot of imagination and creativity in their cooking. SERVICE: They are quite attentive in this area. So, I would give them 4 out of 5 stars in this area. VERDICT: Would I return? Probably not. When it comes to Chinese foods, the dishes need to be superior in their taste. You really need to have skills to survive as a Chinese restaurant.

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.

I'm impressed by how much this place has improved since opening! Decided to give Volcano another…read moretry after hearing of their new changes, and it did not disappoint! It was $36.99 for the korean bbq + hotpot on Friday. There are plenty of tables, and I noticed there's another room with even more seats! The servers were super attentive and continued checking up on us. The meat selection has expanded, and while the quality would be better at a speciality kbbq or hotpot ayce place, this is great for those who want both. The hotpot broths are a good starting base, and you can definitely season it to make it even better! I like that the hotpot meat are trays you grab yourself. There are plenty of ingredients, and they all look super fresh. For the kbbq, there are some meats to grab yourself and some you have to order. We ordered one of each meat option, but the galbi was what stood out! It was super tender and marinated perfectly. Everything else on the ordering menu comes with no marinade, but you can make your own sauce to dip it in. I also enjoyed the green onion pancake, sesame balls, and fruits at the end!

Not too many hotpot + kbbq places that I know of, and given it's in Sugar Land, which doesn't have…read moremuch of either, Volcano is a great offering! + Hotpot & kbbq, something for everyone, and the hotpot is individual rather than shared + Hotpot meats are self-serve, and stored in a fridge, just grab! + Decent selection of stuff, especially the seafood. Bigger selection of paying the dinner price. + Staff come by frequently enough to replace the lining on the grill + Szechuan spicy broth is good, lots of peppercorns. + Excellent lunch value - They line the grill with a paper with a application of oil/butter. It causes the meat not to stick to the grill, but the major downside is meat takes much longer to get that char, and it's a bit oily. I would prefer if it was just the grill, but obviously it would mean more cleaning for the restaurant It's not gonna beat the restaurants that specialize in one or the other, e.g. Shabu En or Handam. However, it's a great option if you want hotpot and/or kbbq, but you don't want to make it all the way to Chinatown.

also known as north south house (南北堂), this unassuming spot inside jusgo was an absolute delight!…read moreportion sizes are generous for the price, and the flavors across the menu are well executed and satisfying. - HIIGHLY recommend the hand-pulled noodles with stir fried beef and vegetables (手工拉条子). while it's a dry noodle dish, the stir fry and sauce are packed with depth and savory flavor, and the noodles themselves have great texture. - we also thoroughly enjoyed the savory chicken with potatoes (大盘鸡). the chicken was exceptionally tender and practically fell off the bone. - the curry chicken (咖喱鸡丁) was nostalgic and comforting, though it could have used a bit more curry sauce, especially given the large portion of rice. - the pork buns (鲜味包子) and chive boxes (韭菜盒子) tasted authentically northern chinese. the dough wasn't too thick, and the fillings were moist, juicy, and well seasoned. - the chinese burger (肉夹馍) came with a generous amount of beef, making it hearty and satisfying. - the mini hot pot (火锅冒菜) was the only dish we didn't care for. at $15.99, it felt underwhelming, with limited ingredients, and paying extra for multiple add-ons didn't seem worth it. - as someone with a sweet tooth, i loveeed the cold tofu pudding (冰爽豆花). it did lean slightly on the sweeter side, but it was still refreshing and a pleasant way to end an otherwise excellent meal!

A hidden gem. The food here is excellent and yummy- licious. The pork buns have thin skins unlike…read moreother places. The chive cakes are fried so well with lots of chives. Highly recommended. You will come back again and again. What more they got their on noodle making machine and you can choose thick or thin noodles. You can choose the spiciness of their food. Nice ambiance. The servers are courteous and very knowledgeable.

Sugarland is not exactly a destination for Cantonese cuisine, which is all the more reason I…read moreappreciated what Regal had to offer. Whether it was weekend dim sum or an evening Canto feast with fresh seafood, I was simply thankful for the option. Now that option is toast since Regal closed last month. Looks can be deceiving. The exterior makes me think of a fitness joint more so than a Cantonese spot. Stepping inside is a complete contrast, with a mix of specialty murals, modern decor with a contemporary edge. There were plenty of large group tables, which made this place perfectly ideal for a feast gathering. Bathrooms were also clean, but this is the only place I've seen that had ice cubes all the urinals. (#1) Dim Sum was solid. The highlights for me were their stir fried XO rice rolls, which had a nice char and some good flavor. The Malay style rolls were also suprrisingly good and I felt strongly about their bbq pork puffs, durian rolls, and glutinous pork dumplings shaped to look like pears. The shrimp dumplings, beef balls, and spare ribs were average at best, I was also very impressed with their overall variety and the fact they had an extremely defined picture menu. The Canto speaking staff was friendly and the parking was plentiful. While the food wasn't all a hit, I do think there was some potential, which was not realized in the end. I am sincerely hoping another Canto spot will emerge in the Land of Sugar. __________ (#1) Yes, really.

1. Service - wait staff were friendly and very attentive. This is A-La-Carte, so you wait to be…read moreseated, order, and pay at the table. 2. Price - for dim sum, we've paid roughly $26/person, but that included tax and tips. So that amount is arbitrary. It depends on how many dishes you may order, and keep in mind that we had a lot of left over food though. We also had a whole duck in this price, so not your typical dim sum order. I imagine it would be less if we would just stick to dim sum only. 3. Ambiance - this place is industrial looking. Modern and pretty hip. It's not massive. Not sure if it's the same owner as the previous Regal on 59. But it's a smaller footprint than the previous location. Dress code here is casual. 4. Food - I will say that the dim sum here is legit Hong Kong style dim sum. This is delicious and not greasy. I really like their CHA-SIU-BAO (BBQ Pork Buns), HA-GAO (shrimp dumplings), SIU-MEI (Pork and Shrimp dumplings), and Egg Tarts. Because it was our first time there, we wanted to try out their roast duck. It is also very authentically made. There are definitely other dishes that were good too, but these were the few worth mentioning. 5. Cleanliness - Dining area appears clean. SUMMARY - I recommend this place and will likely return for more dim sum in the future.

This place is a joke. I order Uber, paid for my food and 2 hrs later this BS place took my money,…read morecancelled my order. To top off these thieves will not give my money back until 5/10 business days. So not ate and had to find another place open. This place sucks and horrible business run.

I've been going to the Chang's Chinese Restaurant in Sugar Land for quite some time, and it's…read morebecome my go-to spot whenever I'm craving Chinese food. I've tried the Galleria location as well, but this review is strictly for Sugar Land--and it definitely has its own vibe. What keeps me coming back are two key things that make this my overall favorite Chinese restaurant and earn them five stars every time: their General Tso's Chicken is made with white meat, and they serve chicken egg rolls. That combination is harder to find than you'd think, and they execute both perfectly. The food is consistently excellent. The chicken fried rice deserves special mention--when you order it, be prepared for a massive portion. It comes piled high on the plate in a huge, rounded mound, and it's very good. You absolutely get your money's worth here. As for the ambiance, it's much more no-frills than the Galleria location. The dining area is small, with seating lined up and an almost direct view into the kitchen. The staff usually consists of a cook and a female cashier who also acts as the server. She's efficient, focused, and pretty much all business--no small talk, but the service gets the job done. If you're looking for fancy, this isn't it. But if you want great portions, solid flavors, and a reliable neighborhood Chinese spot, Chang's in Sugar Land delivers every time.

I've had great experiences at Hot Pot City! The food is delicious and the variety is amazing! They…read morehave a large buffet of hot pot items including seafood (shrimp, mussels, oysters, variety of fish, squid, crab), tofu and bean curd, so many fresh vegetables, udon, ramen, wontons, dumplings, meatballs, fish balls, quail and regular eggs, the list goes on and on! They have some cooked items on the buffet including fried rice, egg rolls, crawfish (seasonal), fried chicken, French fries, and more. The sauce bar was also extensive and included too! I liked that they had fried garlic and fried onion. They also include fresh fruit, a variety of Vietnamese che, and ice cream (green tea, red bean, cookies and cream, vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate) in the buffet. There's six soup bases to choose from, and you can choose whether you want the table to share one large pot with up to two flavors or if you want to do individual hot pot at no extra cost. I loved that they had both options. My favorite broth was probably the tom yum - super savory with great flavor. The staff is very friendly and check on you often without being intrusive, and they bring the meats you order quickly. They also refill your drinks proactively which I appreciate. The restaurant is large and could easily accommodate big parties. The restaurant area, buffet area, and the bathrooms were all really clean. The music wasn't super loud, making it easy to talk. It's located on the end of a big shopping plaza, so parking was easy. There's also specials during the week and for birthdays (see menu photo). I'd highly recommend!

I received a message from the biz owner asking me to try Hot Pot City again. Few weeks ago, I just…read moreso happened to be in the Viet Hoa Center hungry. Since my previous experience was over 8 years ago, I decided to give it an update. I walked in and searched for somebody to hopefully give me instruction on how to order or start but couldn't see anyone. Then, I looked over the high counter to find an employee buried his face on his phone. I guess he was so involved with his stock market trading, he didn't notice my presence. He guided me to the first table by the door. He must know that I was very hungry. I had to squeeze between the table and the booth. Not sure why it's so tight. I am not a big guy either. I ordered chicken and lamb to start my meat crave and Chinese herbal soup. He brought me a tray of some kind of beef and a tray of lamb. I didn't challenge him because I was hungry. Then, I ordered chicken from a lady. It took a little while and I almost told her forget it. The meat was very lean and kind of thick. Not easily seasoned with the sauces there. I actually ate more fish than any other protein. The catfish fillets were pretty fresh. Except, I don't like to watch flies crawling on my mussels. Not sure why health department has not come here yet. There are fly traps hanging above the seafood and dessert aisle. I also spotted some mosquitos or gnats flying around the sauces. I am sorry but I definitely not coming back. This got me so disgusted. I had to leave.

The seafood tofu is the best! I really like coming here for lunch or dinner as they provide good…read moreservice.

loved the lunch special, great value for the price! service was quick and I liked the ambience. we…read moreeven got a free ice cream at the end of the:)

When an establishment gets the "people love us" acknowledgement from Yelp... you have to listen…read more Mama Le received that in 2024 and I never got to visit...until now. I was taking a loved one to the hospital and was starrrrving. I didn't want to eat at the hospital cafeteria, so I got in my car and ventured to see what was around the area. Immediately, I looked over and saw Mama Le. When I entered, I was met with a warm smile and a staff member, Amara, who was able to help me pick the best thing on the menu (based on what I can eat). She was incredibly helpful. I also wanted a drink because the pictures on the outside of the building alll looked so delicious. I ended up ordering the lemongrass beef with rice and also the slushie with passion fruit. My goodness. My my my my my. Complete tens across the board. The beautifully seasoned and tender beef, the delicious onions and peppers and the incredible aromatic waft that hits your nose upon every bite. It was a truly remarkable dish. "Spicy lemongrass onion beef"!!!!!!! And I'm a sucker for passion fruit anything and this absolutely did not miss the mark. So good so good. Sweet, satisfying, and fresh. The most delicious blend of the fruit with the mint. "Passion attractions"!!!!! Yep... Yelp. You got it right. Mama Le is THAT girl.

This place is a must try…read more When the waitress brought the food to the table, the aroma was incredible! Each of the rice dishes the family ordered, smelled so good. Honestly, I never thought to try fried chicken from a Vietnamese place, especially with fish sauce on it. The waitress said it is pretty popular, so I gave it a try. The fried chicken didn't have your typical floured batter, instead it was a marinated chicken leg and thigh, that was fried to be extra crispy, with a layer of fish sauce glaze that was probably the aroma I smelt. It was something I have never tasted before, and it was so delicious. It was a little salty, but that is what the rice, cucumbers and tomatoes are for, to help cut the saltiness. My younger kids order the chicken pho and salmon. The chicken pho was good. I snuck a little sip of the soup and it was a nice clean chicken pho soup. As for the salmon, I took a small bite and that was delicious. Okay, my kid ordered it well done (a crime), but it came out crispy on all sides. I don't know what was the seasoning on it, but it had a lot of flavor. There were a decent amount of vegetarian choices. My wife ordered the shaken tofu. She liked it, but it would be better if there were other veggies instead of peppers and onions. The second time we went, she got the tofu with vegetables, which wasn't as good as the shaken tofu. The ginger garlic sauce was good, but it was mainly tofu and cabbage. It is a small place, next to Memorial Herman Sugar Land. With all the construction going on, it could be easily missed.

Sichuan Bistro was amazing. The ambiance was calm, and the decorations were very cute. The food…read morecame out very quickly and tasted incredibly fresh -- truly authentic Asian cuisine. The spicy fried shrimp was absolutely out of this world. We are definitely coming back, and since there are several locations around Houston, our next stop will be the Sugar Land location. This visit was at the Asian Market location in Katy. The Kung Pao chicken was just okay, not the best, so I probably won't order that next time -- but everything else was great. They don't have a large beer selection, but overall the experience was very good. Until next time.

Authentic SiChuan/Chinese food, love their Dry Pot Fish! Service depends, when they are not busy,…read morevery attentive. Always enjoy the dining environment.