• Dessert,  Reviews

    Sul Bing Su

    My last visit out to Katy Asian Town for dessert was met with mediocre results, so I was uncertain whether this second visit would be another similarly disappointing experience. I’m happy to report that the Sul Bing Su met and exceeded every one of my expectations. I ordered the Matcha Ice Cream Taiyaki with a Pistachio Macaron. There’s the option of filling it with Nutella or Custard, but I opted for simply the Matcha Ice Cream. I appreciated that the ice cream was made from high quality ingredients unlike some of the other establishments in Bellaire that focus on novelty instead of actual quality ice cream. The fish shaped waffle…

  • Dinner,  Japanese Food,  Reviews

    Izakaya Wa (River Oaks)

    Second visit to this location and I’m happy to learn they ironed out some of the slow service issues from the soft opening during my first visit. I love how many authentic Japanese items I could order and found everything from both visits fresh and of high quality. One of my favorite things ordered was the Gyu Kushiyaki (beef skewers). Besides being flavorful, it was so incredibly tender, it was like biting through cotton candy. I can’t recommend the skewers enough. This place also has Onigiri which is an added bonus since I’m not sure of any Japanese establishment within the Loop that has this on their menu. Diners can…