Chinese Restaurant Review and Guide

Houston Tea Store - Jungle Cafe Review

2007-11-10T07:34:00.000-08:00

I alway go to jungle cafe to buy cakes. the employees that work over there it's really rude and with bad mood. one day i order a cake that is over $15 and then they told me that is you got the second one is going to be half price then i told them that no i don't want the second one and then seems like they are forcing me to buy it. at the end i said no. so when i am going to pay the cake i gave them my debit card cause i never carry cash out then they told me that i have to have minimum $20 to charge on my debit card. so i was so mad i just get the second cake and then i left there so unhappy. i think i will never ever go back to jungle cafe... For more reviews, visit Houston Chinese Restaurants Guide.

Sang Dong Houston Review

2006-12-30T20:58:00.000-08:00

My first review here on the board so here it goes...I went to place because a friend of mine said it was the best noodle/dumpling place in Chinatown. I have to agree the wonton noodle soup I ordered was very good. But here is the bad: the service is terrible and the wait is horrendous. I waited 20 minutes for a table to open up and they messed up my order after waiting another 20 minutes for the food to come. So about an hour passed before I began to eat. If you like to wait, this is the place to go. Otherwise, there are other good noodle / dumpling restaurants in Chinatown.

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Chinese Food Articles

2006-11-21T20:17:00.000-08:00

Legend has it that century eggs are made by soaking duck eggs in horse urine! The truth is that the eggs are preserved in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, lime and rice straw for several weeks to months. When cooked, the egg white has a gelatinous texture, looks dark brown and transparent, while the egg yolk is creamy and looks grayish-green. Century eggs have a pungent smell and are typically eaten with preserved ginger. For more articles visit:

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Cafe Malay Review

2006-10-12T20:30:00.000-07:00

Any good Malaysian Restaurants in Houston?

Try Cafe Malay on Westheimer. 10234 Westheimer. (713) 785-7915Also, go to www.chinatownconnection.com/malaysian.htm. They have a directory listing of Malaysian restaurants in Houston.

Canton Seafood Restaurant Review in Houston

2006-07-20T09:59:00.000-07:00

The best place to have oysters in Houston. these guys prepare them steamed with green onions and leek, and its stellar. so simple, but excellent. 2 dollars a shot, but worth it. Good seafood dishes, but rather expensive for most chinese restaurants. Requires careful ordering, or you might get something that is droll and uninstersting, making you wonder why I recommend this place so highly. Meat dishes here are not bad, but very plain - order nothing but seafood, especially scallops and steamed fish. Visit Houston Chinese Restaurants Guide for more reviews.

New Asian Cafe in Houston Heights

2006-07-13T10:57:00.000-07:00

On my usual route homeward I take a right from Shepherd onto 11th and for a while I've been growing serious curiousity about a new tenant in the shopping center on the corner there. I just happened to stop this time to find out when they would be opening. "6:30", said one of the contractors who was putting finishing touches on. So I tool around for awhile and come back later. I was their first customer. "Wow....that's cool", I thought to myself.It wouldn't be enough to simply write about the food (I ordered the General's chicken and some dragon rolls...they ROCK!!). After just chlling for a little while talking to the other customers, I got the impression that the owner really enjoys connecting with the people that come in. The kitchen is an open style kitchen right next to the cashier, this is how Ken (the owner) cooks and conversates! The rest of the staff is equally as hospitable. What's also good is that it is a relatively small place. I imagine this place getting very popular very fast. The staff is good, the atmosphere is social, oh yeah, and like I said, the food rocks. The chicken I had was good and spicy and the dragon rolls were cooked just light enough to make me forget they were fried.

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Chinese restaurant review

2006-06-22T11:06:00.000-07:00

This is one of the newest drink and ice store in Houston Chinatown to open, and it definitely came at the right time during The hot 100 degreeish Houston weather.I like juice box’s fresh squeeze juice and their famous shredded ice. Juice box offers a variety of juices and that includes fresh squeezed orange, mango, apple and other drinks. Juice box offer one of the biggest size shredded ice I have ever seen in Houston, and they also gave you real big chunk of sliced fruit, such as mango or strawberry, (like the famous Taiwanese Mango shredded ice.) On top of that, they even give you a scoop of mango ice cream to enrich the flavor. I also like their Calpis (if you don’t know what this is look up our Japanese culture section). It is mixed with apple juice and you should try it out. price is average but the mango shredded ice is really worth a try. Visit Chinese restaurant in Houston for more reviews.

Favorite Chinese Restaurants in Houston

2006-06-15T21:29:00.000-07:00

Lets get a favorite Chinese restaurant list going here.Here is mine:
1. King Bo II
2. Lucky Village
3. FuFu's (just opened)
4. Hunan Plus

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Favorite Chinese Restaurants in Houston

2006-05-08T15:06:00.000-07:00

Here are my favorite Chinese restaurants in Houston:

1. KingBo II Chinese Restaurant

2. Lucky Village

3. FuFu's (just opened)

4. Hunan Plus Chinese Restaurant

5. Noodle House

Tea Cafe Chinese Restaurant in Houston

2006-03-22T14:14:00.000-08:00

I decided to go eat at Tea Cafe this past weekend because I saw their review on http://www.chinatownconnection.com/restaurant.htm. After reading their review and people's comments, I decided to give this place a try. Boy was I pleased that I did. The atmosphere was awesome. Their interior deco is very good especially in the Houston Chinatown area. I say that because there is this misconception about Chinese restaurants being dirty and ugly. Not this place though. They also offered free wireless internet which is a big plus for me since I have a "mobile office".

I ordered a Bubble Tea and a crispy chicken snack. They give the largest bubble tea drink in the entire Asian Community.

Houston Chinese Restaurant Review and Guide: Noodle House

2006-03-04T18:32:00.000-08:00

I ate at Noodle House for dinner in Houston Chinatown . They have a very good sizzling iron plate served with chicken and noodles. I also love their beef noodle soup. Price is very inexpensive and the atmosphere is great. They are located in Diho Square . I give this place two thumbs up.

Houston Chinese Restaurants Problems

2006-02-28T13:26:00.000-08:00

I wanted to order something to go at San Dong Noodle but I am at work and do not have access to their to go menu. Unlike the restaurants found on this website, Houston Asian Restaurants Guide , San Dong does not have any online presence (ie menu, and stuff) and I question myself why? I hear good things about this place so naturally I want to order from them but I do not know their food and prices. Why can't they put some money into a online page with menus like the restaurants listed here? If they are as good as people say, they should spend more time satisfying customer needs. Seriously, what day and age are we in now? A Houston Chinese Restaurant without a website is called ancient and not complete. Just my 2 cents.

Chinese Restaurants in Houston Guide

2006-02-08T11:23:00.000-08:00

Chinese Restaurants in Houston Guide.

There are many Chinese Restaurants in Houston but how would people go about in deciding where to eat? Our Chinese Restaurant in Houston,and Japanese,Korean,Vietnamese,and Thai Restaurants in Houston Guide provides the solution by gathering all the Asian restaurants in Houston and placing it in one central area for others to see and read. Would it not be great to be able to literally look up a restaurant, its menu, its photos, and detailed review from editor and users? Our Chinese Restaurants in Houston Guide provides the solution. We are better than any other internet restaurant guide out there. You be the judge. Come see for your self.

Houston Chinese Restaurant Review: Hunan Plus

2006-01-29T11:11:00.000-08:00

Hunan Plus Chinese Restaurant Review

This place is the equivalent of a Tony Jaa movie. You get EVERY thing that is awesome (great prices, great food)along with a lot of unneccessary perks such as soup and free iced tea.
I've been going for about a year and a half. Surely you must think I've turned into a fat lard by eating this food. No, I've actually lost weight. It is crazy. This place is soo good and scrumpious that makes me want to gift wrap a box of kittens and put a nice bowtie on top then proceed to hug said box of kittens. It's great! Definitely recommended for cheapos like me who see no point in paying too much for too little. It should be the other way around. Paying too little for too much. After all, isn't that what America is about?

Houston Chinese Restaurant Review

2006-01-26T19:55:00.000-08:00

Lai Lai Chinese Restaurant -Review by Jane

My first taste at Lai Lai was about 2 weeks after it opened in 1983 for my 32nd birthday. I still highly recommend it. It has always been an inexpensive yet bountiful place with lots of atmosphere. Try the "Chinese Broccoli with oyster sauce" with the pork dumplings. To die for. Best of Houston Chinatown rating: 5.

Houston Chinese Restaurant

2006-01-21T11:59:00.000-08:00

Houston Chinese Restaurants Review : Noodle House

Noodle House, located in the heart of Houston Chinatown, opened last year. They serve only Taiwanese food. They have favorites like black pepper steak on sizzling iron plate, beef noodle soup, and other famous Taiwanese dishes. The store is very nice and soothing. They have lunch specials for under $4 as well.

Yellow River Chinese Restaurant in Houston, Texas

2006-01-17T12:34:00.000-08:00

Today I visited Yellow River Chinese restaurant in Houston. They are located in Dynasty Shopping center in Houston Chinatown. This place is like an American Luby's Cafeteria. You go in and stand in line to order the food you want to eat. They have about 20+ different entrees to choose from. You get an order of rice and 4 different entrees. I had Chinese cooked eggs, stir fried green beans , tofu, and roasted beef. The portions are enough to fill a grown man and it only costs $3.25. Add on a milk tea for only $1 and you have a full lunch with drink for less than five bucks. Add this to your cheap lunch in Houston list.

Kim Son Restaurant in Houston

2006-01-12T14:19:00.000-08:00

Kim Son Restaurant Review

2001 Jefferson St

Houston, TX 77003

The Kim Son on Jefferson is probably the best one in Houston. Food doesn't take too long to be served, service is good, and seating doesn't take long either. The other locations are sub-par. I think that this restraunt is underestimated. Many people say that its too "Americanized" but I think its just right. If you go to the average vietnamese restraunt, the food is mediocre and so is the service. Here however, the food is quite delicious, nicely and beautifully prepared, and tastes fresh. You just have to know which dishes are good.

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Fu's Garden Chinese Restaurant

2006-01-10T20:36:00.000-08:00

Fu's Garden Chinese Restaurant in Houston, Texas

Fu's Garden is to Chinese food what Taco Cabanna is to Mexican food: Tex-Chin. The dishes range from edible to good - but I would hardly call this Chinese food. To give credit where credit is due, this is definitely a step up from Chinese buffet, but I think that most of the people who gave this chain restaurant high ratings have never had authentic, freshly prepared Chinese food. This is really too bad, because if Houstonians demanded it, we would have more authentic restaurant choices. Unfortunately, as long as the market continues to demand it, we will continue to get "La Choy" style food.

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Sichuan Cuisine in Houston, Texas

2006-01-08T15:54:00.000-08:00

-review by Douglas
I highly recommend Sichuan Cuisine . It is one of the best Chinese restaurants in all of Houston, especially if you like spicy food. I highly recommend the Twice Cooked Pork, Spicy Chicken, Ma Po Tofu, and the Boiled Sliced Fish.

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Pine Forest Vegetarian Garden Restaurant

2005-12-13T07:47:00.000-08:00

I went to Pine Forest Garden Vegetarian Restaurant in Houston, Texas for lunch the other day and boy did they make the best vegetarian dish or what. After reading their review on Chinese Restaurant in Houston and Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai Restaurants in Houston Guide , I decided to give them a try. I had the fried rice noodle which tasted awesome. No meat , no problem for me. It tasted like lo mein without the meat. I am definitely going back again!

Houston Restaurants Review

2005-12-06T20:21:00.000-08:00

Beijing Noodle Cafe
9888 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036
This newly opened restaurant in the heart of Chinatown has brought along with it mouth-watering Chinese dishes. I tried their veal dumplings and it has to be the best I have tasted. The freshly rolled flour surround the meat was perfect, not too thin and not to thick. The succulent taste of the veal meat was incredible. Together with the soy sauce, the (15) dumplings made it down in less than 10 minutes. Their beef noodle soup is perfect as well. Most places will put in tons of soy sauce in the soup creating too much saltiness and ruins taste. However, Beijing Noodle Cafe adds in the right amount and creates one of the best beef noodle soup in town. The restaurant carries over 50 dishes including family meals for 4, 6, or 8 people. Price is inexpensive as most dishes are under $5 for lunch and under $10 for dinner. Exceptional value and incredible food, Beijing Noodle Cafe is our newest addition to our Best of Chintatown Editor's Pick.
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2005-11-28T14:29:00.000-08:00

Hunan Plus Chinese Restaurant
9124 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036
Tele: 713-995-8825
(Located in Diho Square)

The Scene
When you come to Hunan Plus Chinese restaurant, you are looking for delicious food at an extremely low price. The restaurant decor in and out will not blow you away, but the prices here will.
The Food
Their weekday lunch special is $3.25 and comes with soup, egg roll, fried rice and your choice of main dish.) The food portions are huge and the tastes absolutely wonderful! And yes, this is probably going to be two meals for most people (to-go box will be necessary).
Heads Up
Located in Diho Square next to Shanghai Restaurant, weekend parking will be hard to find.

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2005-11-18T16:49:00.000-08:00

Sichuan Cuisine
9114 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036
(Located in Diho Square)

For those who love hot and spicy delicacies, Sichuan is a great place to go. Sichuan provides a variety of authentic Sichuan (a province in China meaning “four rivers”) style food, from snacks and appetizers to a full-course meal. I highly recommend the House Special Crispy Chicken; the quantity is great and the spicy taste combined with the crispy chicken only makes you ask for more. I have always heard about the famous “steam corn bun” Wo-Wo-Tou, but never really have the chance to taste it until I had them in Sichuan. These steam corn buns may look like the regular buns at first glance, but when you actually eat them, it is totally different from regular buns. Dragon Wontons are also something special. These wontons have the more stuffing and tender wrappings, and they are dipped in the red spicy oil. It is a good snack and appetizer to start your meal.

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2005-11-17T11:12:00.000-08:00

Shanghai Restaurant
9116 Bellaire Blvd, Suite B
Houston, TX 77036
Tele: 713-988-7288
(Located in Diho Square)

The Scene
Traditional Chinese interior deco makes this place very comfortable to dine. There are private rooms available for parties or business lunch.

The Food
Traditional Chinese dishes are abundant here at Shanghai Restaurant. Lunch special is available Monday - Friday.

Heads Up
Shanghai Restaurant is located in Diho Square next to Sichaun Cuisine and Hunan Plus.

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2005-11-16T12:45:00.000-08:00

Noodle House Chinese Restaurant
9160 Bellaire Blvd, Suite B
Houston, TX 77036
Tele: 713-779-3809
(Located in Diho Square)

When you walk into the restaurant, you will notice the nice ambience and subdued tone of the colors used in this restaurant. The paintings and artwork on the walls are a nice touch. There are plenty of seating available.

The Food
Taiwanese dishes and noodle bowls are the main features here at Noodle House. They have my favorites, beef noodle soup and black pepper steak with noodle. Also on the menu are Taiwanese appetizers and traditional Taiwanese breakfast.

Heads Up
Noodle House is located in Diho square next to the police station.

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2005-11-15T07:59:00.000-08:00

King Bo II Chinese Restaurant
4707 Hwy. 6 South
Missouri City, TX 77459
(Dulles Ave. next to Starbucks)

The Scene:
Spacious interior, modern design, and southwestern exterior deco all describe King Bo Restaurant. When you walk in, you will notice glass pane wall and a "kitchen island". There are also plenty of seating for large groups of people.

The Food:
Food choices are plentiful here as you can see in their menu (located on the toolbar to the left). They have all kinds of delicious dishes and a lunch special that people can afford. Where else can you find a main dish with fried rice, egg roll or crab rangoon, and soup for less than $5.00? Talk about a bargain. Or how about ordering something to go. They even offer free delivery. If you love Chinese food, this is the place to go or order from. King Bo also serves red and white wines and all kinds of beer (even Tsing Tao)

Heads Up:
Ordering to go is easy. Just look at their menu on this page, call them up, and if you are within their delivery range, your food will arrive on your front door. If delivery is not an option, just call and pick up your order. Very simple and efficient.

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2005-11-12T13:13:00.000-08:00

Pine Forest Garden Vegetarian Restaurant
9108 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

The Scene
The first thing you will notice when you walk in is the design layered on top of a spacious setting. and the pictures on the wall are very unique. Spacious interior and elegant decoration on the wall marks this place a must go for all the vege lover.

The Food
Pine Forest Garden offers delicious vegetarian dishes. From casserole, soup to spicy tofu, all the dishes have quality taste and texture. Pine Forest Garden also serves tapioca tea, puddings and shaved ice for desert.

Heads up
After the magical touch from the skillful chef in Forest Pine Garden, various types of common vegetables, such as bean curd, mushroom, napa, baby bamboo, are all transformed and becomes the not-so-common yet very irresistible gourmet.

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2005-11-10T14:54:00.000-08:00

Tapioca House
9104 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston 77036
(located by Welcome Shopping Center)

Only thing to say about this place is Free Wireless Internet Access!! and bubble tea. To me, this beats the local Starbucks because bubble tea is cheaper, taste better, and they don't charge money to access the internet. The atmosphere is comfy and this place is great to have meetings or have a conversation. It beats other stores like Tea House and Tropica hands down.

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2005-11-08T16:35:00.000-08:00

Tay Do Chinese Vietnamese Restaurant
2529 Hwy. 6 South
Houston, TX 77082
Tele: 281-584-0097

ChinatownConnection Editorial Profile
The Scene:
Tay Do Chinese and Vietnamese Restaurant is very elegantly designed. The lighting coming down from the extravagant chandeliers will catch your eyes immediately. The use of columns, indigenous faux plants, and must I say again, the lighting is just perfect. These items blend in with the entire restaurant's soothing atmosphere. On one side of the restaurant walls, you will notice a Chinese word and two dragons. This restaurant is also used after a wedding for a big dinner.

The Food:
Tay Do offers exquisite Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Immigrating from China to Viet Nam, and finally to the U.S. in 1979, the Tran family have carefully refined their recipes to meet the expectations and tastes of its many guests. Traditional recipes brought from their home land are prepared with the freshest and finest quality ingredients. There are plenty of dishes to choose from including their famous Maine Lobster (stir fried in black pepper with bell pepper & onions) and Vietnamese egg rolls. Their clay pot (special rice risoto topped w/ chicken, Chinese sausage, onion, and lilyflower) is also a customer favorite.

Heads up:
Tay Do also has lunch special from 10:30am to 3pm. It comes with the main dish, egg roll, fried rice, and a choice of egg drop, wonton, or hot and sour soup. Tay Do also hosts wedding party. Below is a picture of the beautiful decoration before the party.

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Japanese Cuisine Article

2005-11-04T22:51:00.000-08:00

Japanese Cuisine

Tempura, sukiyaki, sashimi, sushi – even the words used to describe the most basic of Japanese dishes and Japanese cuisine are exotic and beautiful. Japanese cuisine is easily one of the healthiest in the world, with its concentration on fresh fish, seafood, rice and vegetables. The pungent sauces and delicate flavors of fresh foods complement each other beautifully, and the methods of presentation turn even simple meals into beautiful events.

The Japanese have easily a dozen different names for rice, depending on how it is prepared and what it is served with. The most common meal is a rice bowl, a bowl of white rice served with various toppings or ingredients mixed in. So popular is it that the Rice Bowl has even made its way into the world of Western convenience foods alongside ramen noodles. Domburi is a bowl of rice topped with another food: domburi tendon, for instance, is rice topped with tempura and domburi gyudon is rice topped with beef. The Japanese adopted fried rice from the Chinese, and a century ago, when curry was first introduced, developed Kare Raisu, curry rice. It is now such a popular dish that there are many fast-food restaurants that serve several versions of it in take-away bowls.

Zake Japanese Cusine. Stylish Japanese Restaurant in Houston
Besides white rice served as a side dish, Japanese cuisine also features onigiri – rice balls wrapped in seaweed, often with a ‘surprise’ in the middle, and kayu, a thin gruel made of rice that resembles oatmeal.

As an island nation, it’s not surprising that seafood is featured in Japanese cuisine. Sushi and sashimi both are raw fish and seafood with various spices. Impeccably fresh fish is the secret to wonderful sashimi and sushi, served with wasabi and soya sauce. The Japanese love of beauty and simplicity turns slices and chunks of raw fish into miniature works of art. Fish sliced so thin that it’s transparent may be arranged on a platter in a delicate fan that alternates pink-fleshed salmon with paler slices of fish. Sushi is typically arranged to best display the colors and textures to their best advantage, turning the platter and plate into palettes for the artistry of the chef.
Traditionally, meat plays a minor role in the Japanese diet, though it has been taking a larger and larger role over the past fifty years as Japan becomes more westernized. Beef, chicken and pork may be served with several meals a week now. One of the more popular meat cuisine is ‘yakitori’ – chicken grilled on a skewer and served with sauce. A typical quick lunch might include a skewer of yakitori and a rice bowl with sushi sauce.

Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant
In an interesting twist, Japan has imported dishes from other cuisines and ‘Japanized’ them, adopting them as part of their own cuisines. Korokke, for instance, are croquettes adopted from those introduced by the English last century. In Japan, the most common filling is a mixture of mashed potatoes and minced meat. Other Soshoyu – western dishes that have made their way into Japanese everyday cuisine include ‘omuraisu’, a rice omelet, and hambagau, the Japanized version of an American hamburger.

2005-10-18T14:19:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston

Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle Chinese Restaurant
9338 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

This place has one of the best beef noodle soup I have ever tasted. The soup is made to perfection, the beef is so tender, and the noodles, oh the noodles is so good. Price is reasonable but the food is exceptional. Another dish I would recommend is the Fried Crispy Chicken. This is my favorite dish everywhere but I love it here the most. I would recommend this place to anyone who want a traditional Taiwanese meal or just want to try something new.

Best of Chinatown Rating: 5.0 (scale of 1-5, 5 being excellent)

2005-10-11T22:03:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston

China Gourmet Chinese Restaurant Review:

I have been going to China Gourmet (SI-FU-Lai) for almost 5 years. From the famous local snacks to the authentic full course meals, Si-Fu-Lai offers different variety of Taiwanese food. My favorite dish is the sizzling black pepper steak; this unique style cooking of steak was originally invented in Taiwan’s famous night market. For $5.75, you can have a plate of medium rare steak (about 8 to 10 oz), with the black pepper sauce poured on top. This plate also come with noodle or rice, one sunny side up egg, and baby corn or other vegetable. Si-Fu-Lai also provides sizzling fried chicken steak and pork chop, and they taste just as good. I also recommend the seafood toaster. This is very famous southern Taiwanese style chowder. The original name is called “mini-coffin” in Chinese, but now they have to rename it so customers would not be scared by the name. This creamy seafood chowder contains a lot of seafood and vegetable and soup is contained inside a fried toast box when ordered. Also one fried toast lid will be placed on top to close the fried toast box. Seafood toaster smells good and taste great with any dish you order. I recommend both dishes because the prices are fair and you can have either in less than 5 min after the order is placed.

Best of Chinatown Rating: 5.0 (scale of 1-5, 5 being excellent)

2005-10-09T15:33:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston

Tea Cafe Chinese Restaurant
9354 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036
(Left corner of Diho Shopping Center)

I went to this place after seeing it here on this website. It is just how it was described. The interior looks very classic and authentic. I tried the strawberry shake and it was pretty good. I was amazed by the quantity since most tea cafes uses 16oz. cups. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. Please visit Houston Chinatown Web Portal for more reviews.

Best of Chinatown Rating: 5.0 (scale of 1-5, 5 being excellent)

Houston Chinese Restaurant Reviews

2005-10-07T14:55:00.000-07:00

Houston Chinese Restaurant Guide and Review

Star Snow Ice Chinese Cafe
9188 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

www.ChinatownConnection.com Editorial Profile
The Scene:
One of the first bubble tea store to open in Houston, Star Snow Ice is in a league of its own. The atmosphere is clean and relaxing. There is enough room for people to come in and play card games, talk, or do homework. Service is fast and reliable, with many employees taking orders and making drinks or shaved ice.

The Drinks:
Bubble tea here is made from fresh, homemade ingredients and is the separating factor between this place with other bubble tea stores. They have smoothies, coffees, frappuccinos, mochas, lattes, and fruit drinks. They even have my favorite healthy drink, made out of fresh carrots, apple, orange, and celery. They even offer shaved ice, which is a bowl of shaved ice, topped with red or green beans, almond jello, etc.

Heads Up:
Always a big hit in Houston Chinatown, come early to avoid huge crowds and little parking spaces

2005-10-06T13:15:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston Guide

China Gourmet Chinese Restaurant
9600 Bellaire Blvd. Suite 105
Houston, TX 77036
(next to Dynasty Supermarket)

Best of Chinatown Rating: 5.0 (scale of 1-5, 5 being excellent)

Tea Cafe in Houston

2005-10-03T08:12:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston Guide

Tea Cafe
9354 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

On the outside of Tea café there are a few tables and chairs set up under the shade, for those who like to hang out with their friends. Inside the store, you will see it is very nicely decorated. From the uniform golden oak table and chairs to the classical Chinese style teapot display on the wall and almond color curtain with the red lantern hanging on the side, this place is culturally balanced. The bubble tea tastes perfect, and the size of the drink is bigger than its competitors. I give it two thumbs up!

Best of Chinatown Rating: 5.0 (scale of 1-5, 5 being excellent )

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2005-09-29T22:19:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston

Zake Japanese Cuisine
2946 S. Shepherd Dr.
Houston, TX 77098

Zake Japanese Cuisine is a very stylish and contemporary restaurant that provides a lot of great fusion cooking. Inside, they have a restaurant section and a lounge section. This is a very cool place to get traditional sushi at the sushi bar while enjoying modern music and the surrounding setting. Zake has DJ spinning dance music every Friday and Saturday night so after you have your meals with your friend or your date, you can just enjoy your weekend night hanging out there. Zake is also a good place to meet a lot of young professionals, so if ever you want to try some place new, meet some new people or impress your date, this is the right place to go.
Best of Chinatown Rating: 5.0 (scale of 1-5, 5 being excellent) . Please visit www.chinatownconnection.com, Chinatown Houston for more restaurant reviews.

Cocos Cafe Review

2005-09-26T15:47:00.000-07:00

Chinese restaurant Houston Guide

CoCo's Cafe

4565 Hwy 6 South, Suite F
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(Next to Welfarm)

Opened in 1999, CoCo's Cafe brings Taiwanese style food onto the tables.
ChinatownConnection Editorial Profile
The Scene:
Located next to Welfarm Supermarket in Sugar Land, CoCo's Cafe has a nice cozy cafe ambience and is a great place to just hang out. Pictures of different types of dishes posted on the walls is a nice touch for those who are not sure what to order.

The Food:
CoCo's Cafe most popular dishes are the beef/tomato noodle soup and crispy chicken bits with rice. But by looking at the pictures of some of the other dishes offered you would want to try them all. They have a variety of beverages (bubble tea, etc.) and also shaved ice bowls (refer to the menus in the information section on the left).

Heads Up:
They have a drink rewards program where you get a stamp each time you purchase a drink. Buy 6 drinks and the 7th is free. If you have the urge to have the icy bubble tea or fruit flavored smoothies to cool you down in this hot summer, and you also happen to be in the Sugar Land neighborhood, well then CoCo's Cafe will be the best choice for you.

2005-09-23T19:33:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant Houston Guide

Qin Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
5115 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77005
The Scene:Trendy and radiant restaurant designed to perfection, Qin Dynasty should win an award for best decor. The interior is authentic and filled with towering ceilings, detailed crown molding, majestic mahogany windows with rich tapestry drapes and an exotic collection of Asian artifacts. A grand piano by the front door completes this beautifully orchestrated design interior. The restaurant is clean and spacious; A perfect environment to take a date or loved one.The Food:Qin Dynasty's great service and Hunan cuisine measures up to the impressive decor. Soulful sauces are made with premium ingredients and devoid of sugar and oily goop. Begin with deftly prepared hot and sour soup or distinctive steamed dumplings bathing in a pool of aromatic Szechuan sauce. Segue into the red-hot shredded pork and bamboo sprout entree or the tamer, tender kung pao chicken, abundant with cashews. The yu shiang shrimp with just-picked snow peas, asparagus tips, pungent ginger and fresh jalapeños teeters on the edge of perfection.Heads Up:The art of Chinese cooking has been developed and refined over many dynasties. However cooking could not be considered an art until the great classical age of China 122-249 B.C., roughly the period of Qin Dynasty. The two dominant philosophies of this period were Confucianism and Taoism. Each influenced the course of Chinese history and the development of the culinary arts. Confucianism concerned itself with the art of cooking and placed great emphasis on the enjoyment of life. Confucius taught that good cooking depends on the harmonious blend of ingredients rather than the taste of the individual elements. Confucianism also stressed the use of color and texture in the presentation of dishes. Taoism was responsible for the development of the hygienic aspects of foods and cooking. In contrast to confusianists, Taoists were concerned with the live-giving attributes of various foods. Under Tao's influence, the Chinese have explored the world of plants, roots, herbs, fungus, and seeds over the dynasties. They discovered many beneficial food ingredients that are incorporated into the everyday Chinese cooking.At Qin Dynasty, "we combined these philosophies and apply them to our cooking. We emphasize "flavor, aroma, and taste". We also stress the healthful aspect of our dishes."Please visit Chinatown Houston for more information.

Chinese Restaurant in Houston

2005-09-20T19:56:00.000-07:00

Peking Duck, Houston Chinese Restaurant dish

2005-09-19T15:53:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston Guide

History of Peking Duck

The origin of the Peking Duck dates back to the Ming Dynasty, about 600 years ago. Cooks from all over China traveled to the capital Beijing to cook for the Emperor. It was a prestigious occupation as only the best chefs could enter the palace kitchens. A top cook was even able to reach the rank of a minister! It was in these kitchens where dishes of exceptional quality such as the Peking Duck was first created and crafted to perfection by palace chefs. However, many of the recipes for such foods of the Emperor were later smuggled out of the kitchen and onto the streets of Beijing. With the eventual fall of the Ching dynasty in 1911, court chefs who left the Forbidden City set up restaurants around Beijing and brought the Peking Duck and other delicious dishes to the masses.
The Dish
Peking Duck is originally from Beijing, which is the capital of Mainland China. It is prepared with a kind of fruit tree, so it has a fruity flavor. Its skin is very crispy. You also eat it in a very special way. First you need to use a special bread. Then you can start your tasty meal. Usually, you cannot finish a whole Peking Duck, so you can make soup with the leftovers.
Most Chinese people are very fond of Peking Roast Duck. You can go to a Chinese restaurant to order this dish rather than prepare it at home because it takes some time to cook it, and you need a lot of things to prepare it.
The duck is divided into three parts and made in three different ways. The first way is the most popular. The meat is selected from the best part of the duck and is boned. Green onions and dressing are added to make it savory and a little sweet. It is served with thin crepes. You just spread the dressing on the crepe, add some green onions, and roll it up.
The second way is to use the part of the duck with less meat. It can be fried with garlic, chilies, ginger or onions. A third way allows you to make use of the entire duck. You can make soup with cabbage and the duck meat with bones.
I would recommend you try it if you want to try something different. Once you try it, you will understand why this dish is loved by so many. You can try Peking duck at any of the following restaurants in Houston listed below.

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Qin Dynasty in Houston, Texas

2005-09-19T07:21:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston Review

Qin Dynasty

5115 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77005

Trendy and radiant restaurant designed to perfection, Qin Dynasty should win an award for best decor. The interior is authentic and filled with towering ceilings, detailed crown molding, majestic mahogany windows with rich tapestry drapes and an exotic collection of Asian artifacts. A grand piano by the front door completes this beautifully orchestrated design interior. The restaurant is clean and spacious; A perfect environment to take a date or loved one.

The Food:
Qin Dynasty's great service and Hunan cuisine measures up to the impressive decor. Soulful sauces are made with premium ingredients and devoid of sugar and oily goop. Begin with deftly prepared hot and sour soup or distinctive steamed dumplings bathing in a pool of aromatic Szechuan sauce. Segue into the red-hot shredded pork and bamboo sprout entree or the tamer, tender kung pao chicken, abundant with cashews. The yu shiang shrimp with just-picked snow peas, asparagus tips, pungent ginger and fresh jalapeños teeters on the edge of perfection.

Heads Up:
The art of Chinese cooking has been developed and refined over many dynasties. However cooking could not be considered an art until the great classical age of China 122-249 B.C., roughly the period of Qin Dynasty. The two dominant philosophies of this period were Confucianism and Taoism. Each influenced the course of Chinese history and the development of the culinary arts. Confucianism concerned itself with the art of cooking and placed great emphasis on the enjoyment of life. Confucius taught that good cooking depends on the harmonious blend of ingredients rather than the taste of the individual elements. Confucianism also stressed the use of color and texture in the presentation of dishes. Taoism was responsible for the development of the hygienic aspects of foods and cooking. In contrast to confusianists, Taoists were concerned with the live-giving attributes of various foods. Under Tao's influence, the Chinese have explored the world of plants, roots, herbs, fungus, and seeds over the dynasties. They discovered many beneficial food ingredients that are incorporated into the everyday Chinese cooking.
At Qin Dynasty, "we combined these philosophies and apply them to our cooking. We emphasize "flavor, aroma, and taste". We also stress the healthful aspect of our dishes."

Chinese Food - Dumplings

2005-09-17T15:48:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston Guide

The history of dumplings/jiaozi dates back to ancient times, some 500-600 years ago. As the Spring Festival marks the start of a new year, people choose to eat jiaozi to connote their wishes for good fortune in the new year. China has been perfecting the art of dumpling making since the Sung dynasty.FillingsThere is no set rule as to what makes dumping fillings. They can be anything from vegetables, meat to seafood. Whatever the fillings, the wrapping skill needs to be exquisite to make jiaozi look attractive.Shape and variety Chinese dumplings may be round or crescent-shaped, boiled or pan-fried. The filling may be sweet or savory; vegetarian or filled with meat and vegetables. Of course, all this variety can be confusing. As China is a country with a vast territory, there are great difference in various regions in ways of making jiaozi or even serving it. For example, dumplings wrappers are made with a rolling stick in most areas of Beijing and Hebei Provinces, whereas in some parts of Shanxi Province and inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, wrappers are hand-pressed.How to make Chinese dumplings?To make Chinese dumplings, first of all, chop the meat into pieces and mash them, then add salt, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, scallions, Chinese cabbage and MSG if you like. Mix thoroughly the ingredients; add two spoonful of water if necessary.In a big bowl, add water to flour gradually. Mix and knead by hand to form soft dough, then cover it with towel and put it aside for about an hour. Then scatter some dry flour on the board, knead and roll it into a sausage---like dough about 5 centimeters in diameter, then chop it into small pieces. Press each piece with your hand and get a pancake. Finally, to hold the pancake with your palm and put the filling in the center and wrap into half-moon shaped and seal the edges.The next step is easy. Put the dumpling into boiling water, when it is well cooked, it is ready to be served. Before eating, you need to prepare some small dishes to contain the mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil or pepper oil [to your own taste.Ways of servingWays of serving Chinese dumplings also vary from place to place. Generally, Chinese dumplings are boiled in clear water and served dry with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic or pepper oil if one likes them hot. In some parts of the Northeast China, however, dumplings are boiled in broth together with vermicelli made from bean starch, and served together.
Chinese dumplings and cultureNew Year's Food Chinese dumpling is one of the most important foods in Chinese New Year. Since the shape of Chinese dumplings is similar to ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots, they symbolize wealth. Traditionally, the members of a family get together to make dumplings during the New Year's Eve. They may hide some coins in one of the dumplings. The person who fined the coin will likely have a good fortune in the New Year. Chinese dumpling is also popular in other Chinese holidays or festivals, so it is part of the Chinese culture or tradition.
Family Link Making dumplings is really a team work. Usually family members will join the work. Most Chinese started making dumplings when they were small. They were good at particularly making skins, which is the hardest part of making dumplings.

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Ay-Chung Rice Flour Noodle in Houston

2005-09-15T11:50:00.000-07:00

Chinese Restaurant in Houston Guide

Ay-Chung’s famous House Special Thin Noodle history goes back more than 30 years. The price is good and the thin noodle tastes great. This famous thin noodle is made from rice flour and the soup is made from thick cornstarch mixed with basil, black pepper and oysters. If you have never tasted it before, then you should give it a try.

Houston Chinese Tapioca House

2005-09-07T09:20:00.000-07:00

This place is awesome. Houston Chinese Web Portal rated this place a 4 out of 5. It is a great place to hang out, get free wireless internet, and drink bubble tea. Go to www.chinatownconnection.com/restaurant.htm to view a complete review and see pictures of this place. You won't be disappointed.

Houston Chinatown

2005-09-06T22:51:00.000-07:00

Experience a new culture Ever wondered what Houston Chinatown might be like? Ever wanted to drive down here and eat a traditional Asian meal? Ever wanted to shop at unique stores for items you won't find at the local malls or grocery stores? Ever feel a bit timid coming to Chinatown because you have no idea where to go? If you answered yes to anyone of these questions, then you have come to the right place. ChinatownConnection.com is a portal established to provide you with everything you need to know about Chinatown and Asian businesses around Houston. It is also a community website for fellow Houstonians to utilize. From Houston Chinese Restaurant Guides and reviews to our Business Directory, everything you need and want to know is here. Go to the Houston News/Articles page and enjoy all the news you want; go read interesting literature in English or Chinese. Sell and buy items on our Classifieds marketplace page for free from fellow Houstonians. Check out the Community Events page to see what is going on in the Asian Community, Houston, Austin, and Dallas areas. You can also check out movie reviews and showtimes. Take a trip to the Travel page and view the places you want to go someday, or go Shopping in Chinatown. Jump over to the Cell Phone page to read about the latest on cell phones or drive into the Automotive page for car tips and reviews. How about checking out the online art gallery featuring local and famed artists. Many new features will be added in the very near future, including a "night life" section. A "virtual map" of Chinatown is also in the works so you can get an exact location of your destination. So welcome again to Houston ChinatownConnection.com and enjoy an experience

Houston Chinese Community Center

2005-09-06T09:20:00.000-07:00

Houston Chinese Community Center had its grand opening ceremony 8/18. With more than 400 people on hand to honor this special occasion, notable guests included Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rep. Al Green, and Houston City Council members Gordan Quan, Mark Ellis, and M.J. Khan. Shern-Min Chow from KHOU-11 News was the master of ceremonies.
Today was a very special moment for me. Back in the late 1980's, I was a student at the Houston Chinese Community Center. I participated in all of their events, their youth organization, and activities. It was a fun place to be, to learn, and to meet people. I recollected back then, when the building was small and so were the classrooms, there were a handful of students and teachers. Some of my teachers were on hand today and I felt really proud to be part of this event. To see the center grow as big as today is extraordinary. I am able to retain my Chinese heritage and language through the Houston Chinese Community Center and I will cherish it forever.
Today's speakers talked about how big the Asian community has grown since the beginning of the 1900's. From a population of five to a quarter of a million today, it is just extraordinary. The honorable Sen. Hutchison made it possible for the Houston Chinese Community Center to be what it is today with generous funding and donations. And with prominent influence from local politicians, Houston Chinese Community Center has flourished and succeeded in fulfilling its mission. Of course we cannot forget the hard work of Nine-Min Chen, the directors of Houston Chinese Community Center, and everyone who made today possible. They made it happen.
On behalf of ChinatownConnection.com we applaud the Houston Chinese Community Center for its achievement in the Chinese and Asian communities. To see pictures, please visit www.chinatownconnection.com.

Houston Chinese Restaurant

2005-09-05T19:20:00.000-07:00

Sichuan Cuisine, originating in the Sichuan province of western China, has an international reputation for being spicy and flavorful. You can read more at www.chinatownconnection.com/restaurant.htm

This new generation Chinese Restaurant combines contemporary-style decorations complemented with friendly service. A stylish chandelier hangs in the middle of the dining area while pictures of several old Sichuan cities hang on the walls. The atmosphere is familiar yet exotic. Vegetarian dishes are also available.