Hollywood Video
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline

448A W Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77076

Jose S. writes: Usually a pretty good selection, they more than likely will have a movie if its new. Dont bother looking for the oldies here, they dont have em. Well they do, but only VHS. Who still watches VHS? They have a pretty good selection of DVDs for sale…

Teaworks
Neighborhood: South Belt/Ellington

12132 Sabo Rd Ste G
Houston, TX 77089

Gabriel C. writes: I'm not a very big fan of tea, but I did love what I drank at Tea Works. It was some sort of milky fusion with fruit and tea. I'm not sure what it was, but it was good. I haven't tried enough of the variety to really go in depth, so I'll recap on the…

Freebirds World Burritos
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

3745 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77098

Chris S. writes: This is it.

The king of burritos.

The only super-burrito spot in town that gives you such a ridiculous amount of options. It's like buying a car all over again.  ...i mean, if you could EAT your car that is.

Things that make it stand out from other…

Magic Needle Tattoo & Body Piercing

5826 Fm 1960 Rd W
Humble, TX 77338

mel m. writes: This review is for PIERCING ONLY.

Impressive, actually.  I was surprised, since..well, it's Humble, after all.  $25 for any piercing, which made me a little skeptical, but the staff is knowledgeable and experienced, and they follow all the proper…

Harolds
Neighborhood: The Heights

350 W 19th St
Houston, TX 77008

Cory O. writes: I was more than pleasantly surprised by the quality that was in Harold's.  They carry some big names (including one of the few places to find the Robert Talbot 7 fold ties), though the sizes were a bit disappointing.  My husband is a shorter guy and…

Moshi Moshi
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9188 Bellaire Blvd. Suite Q
Houston, TX 77089

Oxen -. writes: Nestled next to Star Snow Ice, Moshi Moshi is a long time resident of Diho Square.  The store's offerings include Korean, Taiwanese, Japanese, Chinese, and Hong Kong products.  Stationary, gift cards, dashboard bobble heads, stuffed animals and…

Welcome Food Center
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9180 Bellaire Blvd Frnt
Houston, TX 77036

Oxen -. writes: Welcome Food Center offers a Taiwanese-centric Asian food market experience.  Highlights include the wide offering of soft drinks and snacks, the great and super cheap lunch buffet available, and the samples that occasionally are given out on the…

Wingseng Book and Gifts
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9112 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

Oxen -. writes: Wingseng has been around for a few years, and the boss managed to open a second store nearby in the same plaza to widen his offerings.  This store has a wide selection of Mandarin and Cantonese Cd's (though many are old and in some cases the pricing…

Champion Gourmet Snacks
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9108 Bellaire Blvd. Suite J
Houston, TX 77036

Oxen -. writes: Champion, a leading Taiwanese snack maker, has long had stores in California but has only recently started to open in Texas.  Tea, jerkeys, cakes, prunes and other Taiwanese snacks are sold here.  A favorite of homesick Taiwanese, the hit on the…

Shanghai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9116 Bellaire Blvd, Suite B
Houston, TX 77036

Cory O. writes: I love trying new foods and seeing as how I'd only had authentic Chinese food one other time in my life, I was very excited about this prospect.  My friend's father ordered for the entire table (which ended up being about 15 different dishes) and…

Jungle Cafe Co Inc
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9110 Bellaire Blvd
Suite A
Houston, TX 77036

lydia .. writes: I must say, I was skeptical of this place at first.  Most so-called patisseries in Chinatown are subpar and average at best.  I haven't been to one that really makes me want to go back.  However, while bored one afternoon, I decided to try Jungle…

Leao Do Mar
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

302 Fairview street
Corner of Taft & Fairview
Houston, TX 77006

MARIA R. writes: this place is now open and the paella and sangria are the best I've ever had. I recomend this place.

Pho Saigon Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

2808 Milam St
Houston, TX 77006

Henry Y. writes: I've eaten pho bo (beef) up and down the length of Vietnam, and lots in the San Francisco bay area, particularly pho ground zero in San Jose.  I'm almost always disappointed.

The tricky stuff seems to be having the noodles perfectly cooked and the…

Vietopia Restaurant
Neighborhood: West University

5176 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77005

Alex S. writes: A fancy name for a semi-fancy location, Vietopia presents Vietnamese cuisine with a slightly Americanized twist.  The place was quite spacious with two floors with plenty of group tables.  Decorwise, this place is semi-unique with the automated fans…

Givral's Sandwich & Cafe
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

2704 Milam St
Houston, TX 77006

Crystal L. writes: So I have a really funny story about this place before i begin. My old roommate Caro, Vanessa R. and I got a bunch of to go food from here like we always do. And my roommate found a hair in her spring roll, actually she was choking on it. She got up…

100 Percent Taquito
Neighborhood: West University

3245 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77027

Bryan J. writes: Muy sabroso!   I've finally got a regular go-to spot for authentic Tacos al pastor!

BTW, I used to be mystified when I'd hear/read people complaining about not finding authentic Mexican food in Houston.  People.  This city has the third largest Latin…

El Meson Restaurant
Neighborhood: West University

2425 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Cory O. writes: I'm still wowed by the food from here.  That, and I'm counting down until lunch time so I can finish up my paella leftovers.  Seriously, it was that good.

So, I get off of work on Friday and since I had to work late, I didn't get home until 7.  I was…

Thai Cottage
Neighborhood: Greenway

3995 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77027

Katrina B. writes: My friends and I always go to Thai Cottage for lunch, we've been loyal patrons for at least one year. You have to go early or late, otherwise there is a huge line and you have to wait for about 10-15 minutes for a table.

The restaurant is actually…

RA Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Highland Village

3908 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77297

Farrah A. writes: Ass shakin' and sashimi: Who'da thunk these two would co-exist?

Well, maybe not so much, but the music from the live dj just might get you us there.

I first tried RA when it first opened in 2006. Honestly, I found its lounge-like scene entertaining and…

Arandas Bakery Inc
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline, Northside Village

5307 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77022

Nathalie L. writes: The morning I left for San Francisco, my friends dropped by with a bag of fresh pastries from Arandas and they were almost enough to make me skip my flight. I love their churros, pineapple empanadas, and palmiers (or orejas) I admit, I am a greedy…

La Fendee Mediterranean Grill
Neighborhood: Montrose

1402 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77021

Liz S. writes: BYOB on over to this casual, cozy Mediterranean cafe.  The patio is great for people-watching (Montrose-style), though they do offer hookahs here to if you're smoke-sensitive you might want to sit inside.  Service is whatever, but you didn't come to…

Grand Cafe
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9102 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

Oxen -. writes: Grand Cafe is another of those restaurants that looks like it has changed hands many times over the years.  While business can be booming during some key rush hours on weekends, Grand Cafe is not normally too packed and the prices, in my…

Pacific Video
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9140 Bellaire Blvd
Suite A
Houston, TX 77036

Oxen -. writes: Pacific Video offers a wider selection of Chinese language VHS's and DVD's, and includes a lot of dramas as well as full length feature films.  Cantonese, Mandarin, and probably even a few Korean dramas can be found here as well as many movies, new…

May's Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9260 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

Stephanie B. writes: May's has a pretty large vegetarian menu for such a small cafe! They also have a selection of boba, hot desserts and smoothies. I don't think they actually have any ice cream though xD I came here with a friend one day, and I ordered 'pork' w/ tomato…

Lai Lai Dumpling House
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9262 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

Alan S. writes: I love this place.  In fact, I grew up here.  My family has been to Lai Lai's over 100 times.  The General Tso's chicken and pork steamed dumplings are my favorite, but I've never ordered anything that wasn't good.  Everyone I have taken here loves…

Texas Lee Bakery
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9126 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

Oxen -. writes: A great Taiwanese bakery that makes sure to sell plenty of zhongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and a fair number of rather authentic Taiwanese bakery items.

China Gourmet
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9600 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

Justus P. writes: As oxen said, it would be much better named Taiwan Gourmet.  The food is very good and the smell of the tofu makes it always a memorable event.  Its a little confusing, but like several other restuarants in the area, its one of the order/pay at the…

Cash Box Karaoke
Neighborhood: Chinatown, Alief

10600 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072

Xuan N. writes: Expensive.

It was a cool place three years ago. I had myself a good time there and sang a bunch of backstreet boys and kc & jojo songs. A friend of mine cleared the room because of his beautiful singing. =D

I had a lot of good times there, my group ran…

Lucky Dragon III Chinese Rest
Neighborhood: Chinatown, Alief

10600 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072

Minnie T. writes: I went here with my family to eat dim sum. I've been here before with my Grandpa and it was okay then but today it was bad.

Seating was quick and we received our drinks fairly quick as well. The carts came around and we got the usual. Oh, I wish I…

Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

515 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006

afton m. writes: for sushi in the loop, osaka is cheap and better than most... yes, you can find cheaper, just-as-good sushi if you're willing to drive to (oh the horror) the suburbs, but not anywhere near downtown...
of course, we've never had any of their other…

Ten Ren Tea & Ginseng
Neighborhood: Chinatown, Alief

10804 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072

Oxen -. writes: Ten Ren is Taiwan's most famous and wide spread tea company, and sells a lot of relatively harder to find teas, and its a bit pricey as well.

Additionally, some tea purists aren't exactly fans of the company as they use some preservatives to have…

Suzhi Teahouse
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9252 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

Trevor B. writes: Suzhi's was once my favorite bubble tea in Houston, then I thought it sucked, now I think it is good again...at least it was good the last time I visited.

Mostly, I appreciate the ease of conversation I enjoy with the people that work there.  Sure,…

Teahouse
Neighborhood: Montrose

2089 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Sam V. writes: Okay - here I go - reviewing tapioca ball drinks. Swimming in icy fluid. Sucking the balls up through a straw. Chewing. Ahem. Flavor? Not really.

This place is nice, eclectic, albeit a bit cramped. The only reason I'd ever stop in here was a UYE such…

Chinese Community Center
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

5855 Sovereign Dr Ste 150
Houston, TX 77036

Oxen -. writes: A cool community center whose most successful program is their Chinese language school (now the largest Chinese language school in the Southern US).  They have Chinese language classes, a choir, and other extra-curricular activities.

Besides the…

Coffee Oasis
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

1606 Clear Lake City Blvd
Houston, TX 77062

Katherine F. writes: It's one of the few good, non-Starbucks coffee shops in the Clear Lake area. I always run into people I know when I stop by.

Papa Gayo's
Neighborhood: South Belt/Ellington

10943 Scarsdale Blvd
Houston, TX 77089

Oxen -. writes: Nice Mexican restaurant with some nice bartenders and a normal menu.  Fair prices.

Spotlight Karaoke
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5901 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057

Rod P. writes: This is my very 1st 4 Star Review!  Well deserved too.  Yelpers, this is one of my favorite spots to go.  It is where friends, family, co-workers, loved ones and just about anyone can go and have a great time.  It is broken down into different…

The Gatsby Social Club
Neighborhood: West University

2540 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Jacob J. writes: First off, I am from Chicago, a tourist.

Upscale my ass.. we see clubs like this a dime a dozen in Chicago.  Jacket?  Maybe two guys out of 10 had jackets, though everyone was dressed to impress, ladies were looking fashionably lovely.

Cocktails are…