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Steel City Pops (Rice Village)
I’m happy to learn that Steel City Pops decided to add a storefront at Rice Village. I’ve always been a fan of their flavors, but wasn’t in the Heights often enough to consistently visit. Granted there’s room, patrons can park for free (up to 2 hours) at the above parking garage. The alternative is to pay for metered parking or if you’re just picking up to go, 15 minute only parking out front. There’s no place to sit inside or outside, unless you wanted to sit on the stairs. The only downside is that the heat will melt your popsicle, so you’re forced to eat it rather quickly or risk…
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Tamashi Ramen and Sushi (Holcomb)
I kept seeing mention of this place in my Ramen Group and decided to swing by for lunch. Wasn’t sure what to expect with it’s limited parking out front and small restaurant space, but I’m so thankful I decided to give this place a chance. The Tonkotsu broth was absolutely amazing and the meat perfectly tender and flavorful. As much as I enjoy Ramen Tatsuya, the broth here is hands down my new favorite. Parking can be tricky. If diners don’t find parking out front, there is parking in the back — although it looks a bit sketchy. With about 12 tabled seats and another 4 at the bar, if…
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Smoosh
Found this gem at the 281-Night Market Food Festival at Discovery Green. Cookies and Ice Cream were great and not overly sweet. Update: The have now opened a Heights location at: 718 W. 18th St. Houston, TX 77008 Attire: Casual Family Friendly: Yes Price Range: $ (Under $10) View this post on Instagram Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Smooshed with Chocolate Chip Cookies and Sprinkles (Smoosh) at 281 Night Market. #foodie #noms #houston #htx #houstonfood #dessert #icecream #cookies #chocolatechipcookies #sprinkles #foodgasm #foodporn #foodphotography #foodphotographer #iphone8photography #281nightmarket A post shared by Houston Food Lover (@houstonfoodlover) on Jun 9, 2018 at 5:56pm PDT 5505 Morningside Dr Houston, TX 77005 (832) 582-9864 https://www.smooshcookies.com
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East Hampton Sandwich Co.
I love seafood and was incredibly excited to hear about another lobster roll option in Houston. I probably should have chosen a better time to visit besides Sunday at 1:00PM so close to it’s grand opening because it took me almost 15 minutes to get through the line. There’s considerably larger pieces of lobster with the rolls here as well as a stronger Chesapeake Bay seasoning. I found it slightly a notch above Mainely Sandwiches. I also appreciate that they have a variety of hot non-seafood sandwiches on their menu. Neptune Oyster in Boston still has the best lobster roll I’ve ever eaten. I’m looking forward to the Montrose location…
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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…
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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Fried chicken doesn’t usually end up in my regular food rotation, just because it tends to weigh me down and I feel like I’m walking through molasses for days. Still, I was curious as to how it compared to some of the Houston staples around town. My dining companion had the luxury of eating at the original Memphis location, so I deferred to her regarding what to order. The chicken was definitely flavorful with a nice spicy kick. I also appreciated that it wasn’t dry. The sides were decent and what stood out most to me was how friendly and helpful the waitstaff was in making our dining experience enjoyable.…
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Wanna Bao (Take 2)
I couldn’t stop thinking about their scallion pancakes so I made another visit to Wanna Bao — this time in the evening right as they were opening up for business. Since I had multiple dining companions with me, I was able to order and sample more items off their menu. The pancakes were on point and will be a staple order whenever I dine here. Unlike the previous dining experience, the shrimp soup dumplings arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. They were flavorful, but comparable soup dumplings CAN be found in Bellaire. I do, however, like the option of having authentic tasting dumplings near work. The Jasmine Tea Smoked Duck…
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Les Noo’dle
While the restaurant soft opened over a month ago, Les Noo’dle (the re-branded Les Bagets) officially opened today. In celebration of it’s grand opening, they showcased the Pho Royale — a giant cauldron of pho filled with various meats and capable of feeding a family of 3. Those who follow me on Instagram know how much I love the broth here and am constantly singing it’s praises. I especially appreciate that they don’t skimp on their protein and actually use quality meats. While I am sadden that I can no longer order the vermicelli salad bowls or banh mi’s at this location, the added chicken and vegan options are a…
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Wanna Bao
Having seen the restaurant show up repeatedly in my social media feeds this week, I decided to stop by for lunch today. They have a fairly decent parking lot that accommodates around 20+ cars, but all those spots were taken at 11:40AM. Add to it the Midtown construction and neighboring streets with the no parking signs, and the whole ordeal made for a stressful parking situation. The restaurant was packed and it took a good 5 minutes before the hostess sat me. It was then I realized that they were severely understaffed with only 2 waitstaff serving the entire restaurant and the hostess doing double work. I was given a…
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Lua Viet Kitchen
I was on my way to Good Dog Houston for lunch when I spotted Lua Viet Kitchen opened for business. Never one to pass on trying a new Asian restaurant in the area, I turned around and opted for lunch here instead. There was a soft opening sign on the door and a small group of people already inside the restaurant. Instead of paper menus, there was an electronic screen on the wall listing their available menu items. Any first time visit to a new restaurant usually entails an order of a staple food so I can compare it to what I’ve had at other restaurants. I ordered a Beef…