Food - amazing. I love ten second noodles and their noodles. My favorite is the green pepper…read moreflavor/ the fish is a hit or a miss sometimes it doesn't taste as fresh. Love the ribs and potato too. Definitely a place a keep coming back to! Service - friendly super nice Ambiance - clean casual

After my friend raved about the location in Katy, she brought me to the Bellaire location and it…read morehit the spot for any soup cravings :) The signature broths come with various flavors (original pork bone soup, tomato, kimchi, etc.) to suit your mood and are served with a bunch of toppings like thinly sliced beef, lettuce, fish cake, tofu strips, corn, tofu puffs, eggs, chives, wood ear mushroom, ham, and shrimp. The bowl comes to the table piping hot and cools down over time, so it's not really the traditional hot pot experience-- you sort of have to throw all the toppings in at the same time to cook in the beginning. That said, you end up with a big bowl of flavorful soup and can add the noodles whenever you want (as they are already cooked). I had the original bone broth and it was flavorful without being too salty or oily, quite yummy! (She enjoyed the kimchi broth which she said wasn't too sour.) The noodles were almost like udon and didn't have much of a chew (were not "QQ"), but that might be because they're rice-based. I would say the meal is on the lighter side since there's not much heavy proteins like meat. There's a big list of appetizers from proteins like ribs and chicken gizzards to snacks like takoyaki and fried sesame balls. We tried the sliced roasted beef appetizer and it was served with a healthy dose of cilantro. Tender and flavorful, very tasty! The interior is clean and welcoming inside, and the staff were really nice and came by to refill our waters several times. I wished they provided stainless steel chopsticks and spoons instead of the lacquered utensils (the ones with the shiny plastic-like covering), because the latter aren't supposed to be used with hot temperatures... But that's just me being crunchy granola. Fun to try and would be happy to come back to try some other menu items!

Charming new noodle and dumping restaurant in Katy Asian Town. The interior is very cute with its…read moretropical theme. The tables by the widows really bring the tropical vibe together wth its fun tiki umbrellas. We were lucky enough to have the owner, Angela, serve us. She was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and nice. It's evident she really cares about providing excellent customer service and it really made a positive dining experience for us. Her customer service deserves 10 stars! Now on to the food. Each dish was presented beautifully. I ordered the "Spicy Shrimp" soup dumpling thinking it was only shrimp since the description was just spicy shrimp but to my dismay, when it came out, it had pork in it. Not a big deal since my date eats meat. So fyi, ALL the soup dumplings have meat in it. My favorite dish was the pan-fried vegetable dumplings. The flavor was really good and the dough was just right. The dough was not too thick but sturdy enough to hold all the stuffing together without anything falling apart. I also enjoyed the spicy cucumber salad dish. it was light and refreshing and complemented the dumpling dishes well. My least favorite dish was the Salt and Pepper Scallops. Although the presentation was unique and fun, the taste and texture were really odd to me. I'm a huge fan of scallops but never had scallops like that before. The texture was rubbery and the taste reminded me faux crab sticks. The batter was also really thick. Despite the odd texture scallops, I highly recommend giving this place a try and if you're into soup dumplings or simply love spicy food, you definitely should visit Busy Noodle. Note: They also sell Hydrogen water. The owner was kind enough to let me try it and I definitely notice a difference. The water had a slightly thicker consistency than regular spring or purified water, yet it flowed more smoothly down my throat. I know that sounds weird but you'll understand when you taste it. =) It's also supposedly really good for your health.

Decided to try Busy Noodle for their dumplings and others. Loved the rattan interior and cute…read moretables - a different decor from other Chinese restaurants. Came during lunch time on a weekend and the restaurant wasn't busy. Only two other tables were occupied excluding mine. I was greeted and seated immediately. The service staff were very polite and patience. Ordered the pork, tobiko, shrimp and squid ink soup dumpling, shrimp and pork Chinese chives thumb buns, shrimp and egg fried rice, chicken chow mein, and shrimp, pork and chives pan-fried dumplings. Wasn't impressed by the fried rice and noodles, as they lacked flavors. The squid ink soup dumplings were served room temperature (though the menu said to be cautious of the hot broth), but I liked the filling and flavor. The ratio of dumpling skin to filling was perfect. The thumb buns didn't have much flavor. The pan-fried dumplings did not have a good crispy bottom, but the flavor was good. Plenty of free parking available.

I came in to catch up with a friend and left finding a new place to add to my fast, yummy and…read moreaffordable lunch spots! At first I thought they had packed on a lot of noodles and I would have to take a to go box but nope! I ate everything and left super satisfied, not stuffed. Flavor was yummy, not heavy at all and it came out super fast. Good portion of protein as well. It came out to like $14 which was a nice surprise to see in this economy! I came in on Monday around 11:30 and the restaurant had plenty of seating. Next door is boba which was a perfect end to my lunch/catch up hour with my friend! Definitely will come back again!

I'm giving this place 4 stars! The staff were still very sweet and welcoming, which we really…read moreappreciated. Today, I tried the Golden Hot and Sour Rice Noodle, while my husband ordered the Original Hot Pork Fried Noodle and takoyaki. The broth in my noodle dish was rich and flavorful, and the portion size was just right. The only downside for me was the takoyaki. It had a little too much batter and not enough filling, which made it a bit heavy and easy to get tired of after a few bites.

What can I say? After China Gourmet closed down, I was heartbroken since we no longer had a great…read moreplace to enjoy Stinky Tofu in Houston. Was glad when we discovered Spicy Tu Jiazu right next to Hmart! The space is a little bit small, but the restaurant has decent seating. Iwould say the servers have always been nice, a little soft-spoken at times, but very accommodating and helpful whenever we dined there. The restaurant also has different specials whenever we stopped by also (such as buy 3 get 1 extra dish free-select from an option list). The Stinky Tofu is very decent - they don't have the soupy version China Gourmet had, but they have black fried Stinky tofu in Tomato sauce. The intestine with pork blood is also great - plenty of intestines! Also, the Crab Roe Vermicelli is my favorite dish - can be a little oily, but the flavor is on point! Overall, we had tried so many different dishes, nothing was a disappointment, so I would recommend getting adventurous here! The price is really good for the portion!

Terrible service. We were told that they were cleaning our table for our party of 3, but then gave…read moreit away to a group that came after us. Made us seat at a table in the very back of the restaurant by the bathroom. While two separate party came consisting of two people each, and they were able to seat at a table for 8 on either side and order their own respective food. Also, did not give us any of their proper chopsticks like the other patrons had and gave us thin, flimsy to go chopsticks. The food was bland. We said we can eat spicy, but none of it was spicy, and to top it off there was a roach type bug that suddenly crawled out. Will never go back here.

We had the duck egg rolls, the duck fried rice and the kung pao chicken. The egg rolls were great…read more The kung pao was slightly sweet but the spicy fried rice counter it really well. I would certainly go back when near it during work. The syncing of ipads for all your guests was cool and it sends it to the kitchen.

Stumbled into this small, modern place. Service was friendly. Convenient ordering through a tablet…read more Food came out pretty fast. I enjoyed everything ordered.

Food amazing , quality amazing The service was incredible…read more 100% recommended to have a family time

I hate writing this review because I absolutely loved the Austin location. In fact, that's exactly…read morewhy we decided to make the drive to the Houston restaurant. The good news? The food was every bit as good. Houston also has an all-you-can-eat option, which I actually prefer. Instead of trying to predict your appetite and ordering everything at once, you can keep placing rounds throughout the meal. We took full advantage of that. The broths were just as rich and flavorful, the meats and vegetables were fresh, and everything tasted exactly how I remembered from Austin. Unfortunately... after we placed our final round of food, an uninvited dinner guest showed up. A whole ass cockroach decided it was his turn for hot pot. Not on the floor. Not scurrying across a wall. He confidently climbed onto our table and proceeded to do a full lap around the actual hot pot like he was making sure we ordered enough for everyone. At that point, dinner was over. Look... I live in Houston. I know we have roaches. But when one is comfortable enough to climb onto a customer's table in the middle of service, that's not something I can just shrug off. This one genuinely pains me because the food deserves so much better than a 3-star review. If I were rating the meal alone, it'd be an easy 5 stars. But sharing our table with a cockroach that looked like it had visited before knocked a couple stars off the experience. I really hope management gets the issue under control because I'd love a reason to come back. Until then... I'll happily make the drive to Austin.

No nonsense come up to the counter and order your food, with self serving silverware and bowl…read morestation, as well as water and hot tea. As the name suggests their dishes are beef focused, with a few pork and chicken dishes too. Prices are very reasonable, and portions are generous. The signature beef soup is flavourful and hearty. The stir fried sliced beef is spicy but goes really well with rice. The beef tendons, curry, and fried chicken dishes are all delicious and addictive! The dumplings and stuffed bread are juicy, and filling. The dumplings are not shaped like xiao long baos but the meat juices inside almost makes it feel like it is soup dumpling. They also provide savoury chilli sauce at the table along with soy sauce and vinegar. The place is nondescript and we love it that way. Hopefully the dishes are not gentrified like other restaurants once they become more popular.

I was craving a good beef brisket soup and originally planned to order from Rice to Meet You, but…read morethey were closed, so I decided to give Qilu Beef Soup on Bellaire a try. I ordered the Signature Braised beef Noodles soup, and unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The broth tasted very basic and lacked the rich, deep flavor I was hoping for. The beef itself was decent, some tender pieces and a few tough pieces. The soup was supposed to be the star of the dish, and it just didn't have the savory, slow-cooked taste I was looking for. Personally, I wouldn't order that soup again. That said, the portion was generous. Looking at other customer reviews, some reviewers specifically recommend the noodle dishes over the soups, while others mention that flavors can be hit or miss depending on what you order. Overall, my experience wasn't memorable.

We drove out to Katy because I wanted to eat at the Food Court in H Mart. I know from Austin H Mart…read morethat the Food Court restaurants are good, and overall, there's such a great vibe there. Plus, I could shop at H Mart after lunch and pick up my favorites like the Pink Pineapple and other items I can't find at the local grocery stores. But getting back to Chef Han! I was very pleased with my dish. It was just the two of us, but we ordered three entrees because we know the food is always good at the Food Court in H Mart. We got the Singapore Noodles, which were very good and very tasty with the right amount of spice, and the Stir-fried Glass Noodles with rice; this was delicious and my new favorite. Dang it, I can't think of the proper name for the last dish. It's the one in the picture with the red sauce, meat, and veggies. I can tell you it was good, too. But what I like about each dish is that each dish has its own unique flavor.

No fault of this establishment, but it was freezing cold in the food court at H-Mart. So that made…read moreit a little uncomfortable to eat. I got a huge bowl of janjjangmyeon (#4 Black bean Noodles/ $10.99) and the Mini portion of the pork tangsuyuk (Sweet & Sour Pork/$4.99). Both were served nice and hot. I felt like the noodles were overcooked and too soft. And they were a little heavy handed with the sticky sweet sauce for the pork. But everything tasted very good. And the "mini" portion of the pork was plentiful. I couldn't even finish the giant bowl of noodles. Would probably try some other items from them again in the future. Super convenient located inside the food court at H Mart.