New Noodles

Jenni's Noodle Shop has had a cult following ever since Jenni Tran-Weaver opened her first location on Jefferson Street eight years ago. That restaurant was shuttered; she opened up a new one on Shepherd; and now she has expanded to another location, at 2027 Post Oak Blvd. (713-621-4200).

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Jenni's Noodle House

3111 S. Shepherd
Houston, TX 77098

Category: Restaurant > Chinese

Region: Lower Shepherd-Kirby

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602 E. 20th St.
Houston, TX 77008

Category: Restaurant > Asian Fusion

Region: Heights

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The new spot is a little more "uptown" than the others — while the food and service are the same, the customers have changed. "We've always attracted an artsy, eclectic group, but at Post Oak, we get more of the high-end, white-collar, business crowd, especially at lunch," says Tran-Weaver. "Some of our customers have made it over here from Shepherd. They love the new space, but won't leave the old location."

Why did she decide to expand? "I wanted to introduce our food and concept to a new audience, and wondered if my little restaurant could make it mainstream. I'm excited but very scared at the same time." A Dish lunchtime visit found the locals devouring her food. The Infernal Chicken Curry, the Salt-n-Pepper Shrimp and the Ginger Chicken are all winning over the crowds, one person at a time, but Jenni's service seems to win them all over at once.

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