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Bae
I’ve never been a big fan of the “junk food” topping on desserts, but all the pretty Instagram posts had me curious about the ice cream itself. I visited on a Friday night and despite it being relatively early in the evening (6:30PM), it was fairly packed. I’m not sure if the flavors rotate monthly like Aqua S and since there was a line, I didn’t want to be inconsiderate and hold up the line by asking too many questions. Diners though had the option of the swirl of two flavors or a single flavor on cup ($4.25), waffle cone ($4.50), or waffle bowl ($4.75). Flavors included Strawberry/Banana (Vegan), Fruity…
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Bellaire Street Food – Fat Ni BBQ
While you can usually find me at soft openings of the latest food offerings around town, I specifically waited a few months to let some of the crowd die down a bit at the Bellaire Street Food before braving the crowds. I wish I could say I was rewarded for my patience, but it was a HUGE disappointment. Fat Ni BBQ was rather unimpressive and that’s putting it mildly. I ordered a variety of things and all the skewers tasted the same — like it was sandblasted multiple times in cumin. Actually, I’m pretty sure the animal pre-slaughtered was fed a diet of strictly cumin and then sent to die…
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Matcha Cafe Maiko
I’ve died and gone to matcha heaven! Never before have I dined at a place in Houston (or elsewhere in another Asiantown), where there was such a variety of offerings and every single item on the menu had matcha in it. Definitely one of those times I wish I had multiple stomachs or at the least, brought a large group with me so I could try more items. I should warn that the matcha here is strong and has a slight bitterness to it. Those accustomed to the lighter (and diluted) variety found in American Establishments will be in for a shock. I went around 6:30PM and didn’t have to…
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Blkdog Coffee
I’d never expected to find pizza that I would enjoy in Bellaire, but sure enough, the business group responsible for Mein has brought another successful concept to the Clarewood shopping center. The Original Pizza was light and reminiscent of the popular flatbreads found in nicer American restaurants. The Matcha Latte was well balanced and not overly sweet while the the Matcha Beignets might be my new favorite thing to order in Bellaire. As with other popular places in Bellaire, seating can be an issue at peak times. However, drinks could be easily ordered to go, so that would bypass the waiting around for a table. Definitely worth checking out! I…
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Aqua S
This is one of those places you visit for the ambiance and the Instagram photos. The ice cream can be served in a cup or a chocolate cone. What makes everything expensive are the add-ons. Nearly a dollar each for the cotton candy (floss), toasted marshmallow on Pocky stick, and Pop Rocks and your inexpensive ice cream now because the price of a bowl of ramen in Bellaire. Their flavors rotate monthly and they also have small pints of ice cream you can purchase to take home. If you don’t go during peak times, you won’t have to deal with long lines or large groups of people. Unfortunately because of…