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Rim Tanon
I’ve been on a Thai kick lately and wanted to check out a new restaurant near work. I was never a fan of Blue Fish, but was interested in checking out the Thai restaurant that took up residence at it’s old spot. Knowing that parking limit in this particular area, I left early to avoid any potential parking issues. I love basil and would have normally ordered the Pad Kee Mao, but several of the Yelp reviews rated it badly, so I opted for Pad See Ew instead. The meal was flavorful but sweeter than I remember this dish being. I enjoyed my meal, but the protein to noodle ratio…
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Ramen Tatsuya & TRUTH BBQ
When news hit social media about another TatsuyaXTruth collaboration, I cleared my calendar for the event. I missed last year’s offering due to a prior engagement, but was determined not to miss again this year. I arrived at 4PM to find about 50 people already in front of me in line. It started drizzling at some point, but no one seemed to bothered by a little rain or came prepared with umbrellas. Once the doors open at 5PM, the line went pretty quickly, and I was able to order, be seated, and receive my food by 5:20PM. Besides the brisket being more filling than the chashu, the broth was heavier…
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EggHaus Gourmet
Managed to snag Soft VIP Opening tickets thanks to a tip by the food bestie. The $7 ticket allowed entry and ensured a choice of either: 1 egg sandwich, 2 tacos, or 3 kolaches (savory or sweet) with the option to purchase additional items which also included pastries and drinks. I had no trouble finding parking when I arrived around 9AM to a friendly staff member standing outside. She took my ticket information and exchanged it for an actual ticket stub with explanations as to how the ordering process worked. Each of the staff members inside were also friendly and patiently answered questions about the menu items. With two ticket…
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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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Kau Ba Saigon Kitchen & Bar
I was happy to learn the Chef would open a restaurant in Houston after watching Episode 4 of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious. She spoke with so much conviction about Viejun food that my taste buds were excited to try something new. A part of me was also giddy with the prospect of the Chef possibly offering Bun Bo Hue on their menu in the near future. Despite going on a Saturday at noon, the restaurant was fairly empty with only 3 to 4 other groups dining at the same time. I sat at the bar and the bartender who served me was incredibly friendly and attentive. As much as I wanted…
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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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Buff Burger
Instagram alerted me to Buff Burger now having lobster rolls on Fridays. I don’t know if it’s a summer special or if they will continue to offer it indefinitely, but I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to try their take on the lobster roll. This isn’t the first time I’ve dined here so I was already familiar with their service and food. Just a heads up, besides being card only, you will leave the restaurant smelling like smoke from the burgers. Not a terrible thing, but just something to be aware of when dining here. The bread was incredibly soft and buttery. They had more relish than I wanted, but…
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B&T Cafe
Kept seeing posts of this place in my Instagram feed and decided to pay them a visit. I haven’t had a good banh mi for lunch since Les Bagets changed concepts at their Montrose location. I’m not a fan of Les Girvals or Oui Banh Mi and Roostar is too far of a drive for lunch, so I was hopeful that this place might be the replacement sandwich place I needed. The place is family owned and everyone was diligently working to quickly make drinks and sandwiches for the customers. Everything was fresh and my favorite part of the meal was the softness of the bread. Nothing irritates me more…
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Ma – ka – Rohn (Online)
As a huge Potterhead, I couldn’t pass up a tasting when an ad for the Potter’ohn Macarons came up in my Instagram Feed. The flavors in the 12-pack included: Butterbeer (red/orange), Chocolate Frog (dark brown/silver), Fizzing whizbees (dark brown/yellow) and Polyjuice (green/silver). I enjoyed the Butterbeer and Chocolate Frog the most. The fruit punch flavor on the Fizzing Whizbees tasted like bland fruit and even though the Polyjuice was supposed to be sour apple, it tasted more like lime to me. From ordering to shipping, it took about 7 days to arrive to me in Houston. While the flavor held during shipping, I can’t help but wonder if things would…
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Costco (Food Court)
The internet was all abuzz with articles about Costco and the new Acai Bowls at their food courts, so of course I had to check it out and see how comparable it was to the Acai Bowls at Nourish — which I absolutely LOVE. While you can’t beat the $5 price tag, the flavor wasn’t quite as refined as the bowls found at Nourish. Still it was decent and my only complaint, besides the large portion that could feed a small family of 3, was the hardness of the granola bar and how it felt like I was going to chip a damn tooth on it. I don’t know if…