Usually reliable shaved ice spot in dun Huang plaza at Bellaire Chinatown…read more Food:5/5. Aesthetic pile of shaved ice, comes with one or two toppings and a drizzle depending on your size choice. 4/5 average value Service: 3/5. Not too important since it's not a fancy restaurant. However, the last time we went, it was cash only, and they had limited change in the register. You fill out a sheet with your shaved ice order and bring it to the front. Ambiance: 3/5. Not too crazy, there's a long bench in the middle and more tables on either side. Standard noise levels

I love Nu so much. I love their shaved ice it's delicious. I have gotten all of my family and…read morefriends hooked. That being said my only issue with the bellaire location is the cleanliness. It's always soooo dirty whenever we come. We brought family and it was just so gross. Everyone was using some spray cleaner we found on the counter to clean their own tables, and sometimes I don't want to be doing that when I come get dessert. Why are we cleaning and scrubbing down our seats before we sit??? Please Nu owners if you're reading this- I don't want the tables to be sticky anymore your desserts are so good but it's getting to the point where I want to go somewhere else because the inside is just sooooo dirty. Please!!! Maybe just start using disposable bowls for your dine in desserts as well? It's cleaner, and we don't have to stack dirty plates in a tub over the trash can. Idk just my thought process but still love the dessert.

Hands down the best hot black sesame soup in Houston--piping hot, rich, and deeply toasted with an…read moreauthentic depth most local spots lack. For something cold, the Mixed Fruit Shaved Ice with Flan is a total must-order. Milky sweet ice combined with fresh fruit, and a rich flan to top it off. Highly recommend H-Town Cantonese dessert spot!

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 2/5 Overall: 4.2 My group got the fresh fruit shaved ice with strawberry ice cream and coconut pudding. The shaved ice itself was really nice and fluffy, with the condensed milk topping being VERY sweet yet not overpowering. The fruit toppings we got, for the most part, were good. The pineapple and cantaloupe were both okay, though I think they both could've been fresher, but the strawberry and mango were both really good and complemented the shaved ice. I also really enjoyed the strawberry ice cream on top. I was a bit skeptical at first, but it added another dimension to the dish. The coconut pudding, though, was quite disappointing, not tasting like much and overall just feeling like a random and unnecessary addition to the otherwise really good dessert. The ambiance here was the main issue. It is a little bit barebones and not very decorated, but that didn't bother me. What did though was the piercing high pitched noise of the electronics, which made it really hard for me to focus, and the flashing lights, which just made me feel really disoriented. Still, this place is a hidden gem in the Dun Huang Plaza compared to everything else around it, and is definitely worth a try!

If you're a HOG (Houston Original Gangsta), you know Star Snow is one of OG places in Chinatown off…read moreBellaire, previously known for boba, and now it's got awesome food as well. It still has that "hole in the wall" vibe, and it's a pretty small footprint though they somehow pack a ton of 2 seaters and 4 seater tables in there so there's actually a decent amount of seats. Lots of takeout business too. Now I hadn't been in a while, and for my recent visit, they had installed large electronic kiosks so you can order and pay without any human interaction. They also bring your food to you (I remember going to a counter to pick it up). Star Snow has gotten fancy! And the prices have definitely gone up but it's still relatively affordable. Now, you're probably thinking "blah blah blah what about the actual food?" Well, it's great. Delicious. The beef noodle soup is one of best you'll ever have (comparable to Noodle Kitchen in Spring, TX and Shang's in Las Vegas), and the fried tofu appetizer is spectacular. Warning: it comes out HOT so give it a minute unless you enjoy burning the inside of your mouth. I loved every bite of both dishes and I would order them again. And again. And again. So what are the downsides? Again, if you're a HOG, you know - it's the Dun Huang center parking. So packed. The center has so much good food and drink options. Just bite the bullet and head towards the garage and park on the roof. That's what I did because I had no choice on a Saturday for lunch. And once you're done, don't head back towards Bellaire (it will take you 10 min just to leave the lot). Sneak out onto the Beltway feeder. That's my pro tip for ya. Lastly, I'm not sure exactly how long this location has been open, but I know it's at least 18 years based on the oldest Yelp Review. When a restaurant survives for that long in the Dun Huang center, you know it's legit.

The best to ever do it. I've been coming here on the regular since I was in Chinese school on the…read moreweekends Food: 5/5. Breaded items are always on point, and even better fresh. Perfectly ok to take to go and reheat (except the squid, it gets tough). Smoothies are great, with modifiable sugar and ice content. Complimentary hot tea is available. Value: 5/5. Portions are very nice, while still being finishable. All the food and drink pictures came out to about $30 total. Ambiance: 3/5, not very important since it's a simple, quick sit down place to eat. Average noise level. Parking: 4/5 dependent on what day and time of day you go. It's in dun Huang plaza so there's a big lot, but you're going to be scrambling for a spot if you try coming on a weekend evening due to the overall business of this area. Service: 4/5. They are fast. No waiters/waitresses, you go up to the counter to get your drink, and a busser will typically bring your food. Fast is all that matters.

I came here to study for a bit and decided to get the egg vietnamese coffee. The creamy sweet foam…read morewas perfect match for the strong coffee, and it did keep me up. I would probably come back to get it again. There's free wifi and the workers are very nice. After I ordered I didn't realize my drink was finished and the barista happily walked it over to me!

Bambu has been around for quite a long time! They're a great dessert place, I like coming here for…read moretheir shaved ice. Plenty of customization options from Chocolate, Coconut, Coffee, Durian, Green Tea, Mango, Red Velvet, Strawberry, Taro, Thai tea, and cheesecake variants! With much more topping and syrup addons. My group got the Strawberry Cheesecake with Condensed milk, mochi, and graham cracker crumbles on top and loved it. The texture of the shaved ice felt great, very solid if you enjoy a thicker shaved ice treat. Pandan Waffle I haven't had one in years and I loved it. It's not overpowering and at the end of a day, still a waffle but it's great. Now combine a Pandan Waffle and the shaved ice? Oh man even better! Something a bit more unique about this place is they offer Halo Halo (A Filipino cold dessert) and of course Che (A Vietnamese cold dessert). Of course, being in Chinatown they have quite the competition with every block competing against each other Overall I would recommend Bambu for their dessert and drink options. Plenty of options to choose from from your classic milk teas, to blended coffees, smoothies, cold desserts, and shaved ice.

Cappuccino Tapioca Pearl - 2/5 very strong coffee taste, frozen…read moreMilk Tea with Tapioca - 4/5 Bland/watery

A more quiet location of Star Snow Ice with the same good food and drink and dessert but less…read morecrowded than the other location. It is a great place to try Taiwanese style shaved ice and Taiwanese food. The food menu has picture so you will know how your are ordering.

THE FOOD IS AMAZINGGG!!! customer service is top tier…read moreso kind and attentive space is clean vibes are gr8 check em outtttt thank you :)!!!!!!!!!

Popped in for a quick treat. Ordered the mango sorbet topped with strawberry syrup and added fresh…read moremango and strawberries. It was delicious and refreshing. Definitely would go back for more. This is a shared parking lot and on a weekend especially weekend evening. Parking is tricky. Pay attention to the signs in the parking lot. Service was helpful and friendly. Family friendly.

Been going here for years. Their smoothies are blended with ice cream which makes it stand out…read morecompared to most smoothies shop that use just syrup and creamer. Huge selections of drinks that cater to all different pallets. Highly recommend this boba shop.

I've been going to Kravin' for as long as I can remember, from the location in Chinatown to Katy…read more(before they closed) to Richmond. Today's the 1st time I felt compelled to express disappointment with my order -- the Smash Avocado. As you can see from the menu, the cup is tall and filled at least 75% full even without jellies. I ordered one without jellies. I was given this small cup filled no more than 1/2 full with avocado and the rest (50% or more) was just crushed ice. The picture shows the drink as made before any eating/stirring. Even without the jellies, honestly it was way too empty/little. I swing by Kravin' (Richmond) at least 3-4x a month and the employees are always sweet; the drinks are great. I think they even know my face by now 'cause sometimes I just pull up and I'm asked, "Same thing?" Obviously I like Kravin' a lot, but I was honestly disappointed by today's visit at Chinatown.

I've come here several times with my family and it never disappoints. Whenever I'm craving…read moreTaiwanese dessert, this is where I go. This time we ordered the Shaved Ice Signature and the Black Sugar Boba Shaved Ice. The large portion is enough for 4-5 people to finish. The signature has a great balance overall and it is not too sweet, however the black sugar boba was on the sweeter side for me. The service was fast and the workers were friendly. Overall, it's a great summer's treat and cool down from the heat.

The sweet taste of home. Not many dessert spots have the variety and quality that Meet Fresh does…read more When I crave grass jelly, taro balls, or a bean dessert this is where I come. They are good for all weathers since there are cold and hot options for many of their items. This location is clean and with many seating options. The service is relatively quick, just pay attention to when they call your order upon completion. If I could give one suggestion, it would be to add sugar adjustment options to the desserts.

On April 30th, I celebrated National Boba Tea Day at GoGo Ice. The reason I chose this restaurant…read morewas because they offer affordable drinks and the delicious texture of the boba tea. The drink is consisted slushy ice instead of just ice cubes. So, every drop of this cup can be consumed at once, without any waste. The sweetness can be adjusted to zero sugar and still taste great. The boba, aka tapioca balls, are phenomenal. It's included in the drink price $5.00, tax included. Where can you find a boba tea at this price in Houston Chinatown? The employees are always friendly and helpful. They are bilingual in English and Spanish. I could even find Mexican candies on the shelves. Just look at the menu and order by the number. It comes right up. I believe they kept the prices down was because they don't accept credit card, cash or Zelle only.

Pros Good customer service…read more Nice accent wall with neon lights Cons Do not take cards I typically don't purchase expensive drinks but my friends insisted they would have honestly got a 3 star for an issue I discussed with them but because he took the criticism so well I couldn't lower there rating because of that. I took off because they chose not to have a card reader and only take cash or zelle. So again the lack of a card reader is why they got 1 star off. The drinks was $5 each they dont charge extra for the tapioca. Because of the simple ingredients and no extra syrup or fruit it was just ok 7/10.

Hands down the BEST SNOWBALL STAND IN HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!…read more With over 99 flavors, many mixed concoctions, and toppings to choose from plus an incredible price. This is an amazing snowball stand!!! The owner is always sweet, she isn't skimpy on the juices you will not see any ice, and the flavors are actually good. She always sells other snack options like chips and candy. If you want a good snowball especially in this heat, Ocean Snow Ball ids the place.

This Polynesian pineapple with condensed milk!!!The bomb.com phone map might lead you to the…read moreparking lot with the suites but go towards the back of McDonalds and you'll see it