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Ethnic and Regional Cuisines

  • Dining

    December 15, 2011

    Sichuan Bucket List

    You'll want to try everything on the menu at this new Bellaire favorite.

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    A Mini Food Tour Through Korea Town

    Photos by Mai PhamThe English translation was "cow's feet," but it was just a beef shank soup with tendon at Korean Diner.​Just because I'm Asian doesn't mean I can read Korean. So if you take me out of my comfort zone and into the Korea Town (K-Town)/Spring Branch area of Houston, I'm just as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2011

    Upcoming Events: Galveston Gets Craft Beer and Its Own Restaurant Week

    Have you marked off next Thursday, December 15, in your calendar? Good, because the RSVP list for our Tequila & Tamales event is filling up fast. As with Wingtoberfest, the Tequila & Tamales tasting is free to the public, but it's also first-come, first-served. The first 200 guests will receive ta ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 8, 2011

    Gran Success

    The infused tequilas and modern Tex-Mex at this neighborhood hangout are bien bueno.

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    Fast Times: Montrose H-E-B a la Carte Sushi Bar

    My grocery store of choice is H-E-B, and my go-to store since moving to Houston has been the Buffalo Speedway location -- a little out of the way, considering my Museum District home base, but makes sense when you factor in my Saturday-morning shopping trifecta: Urban Harvest Farmers' Market, H-E-B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week

    Last week's Broiled Halibut and Skirt Steak Chimichurri really hit the spot. This week I'll be dabbling in the world of fusion cuisine with a pizza made on naan and an Italian stuffed meatloaf with garlic snow peas. Just be thankful I'm not making Chicken Tikka Lasagna...actually, that sounds delici ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Top 5: Peking Duck in Houston

    I'm one of those people who gets super-strong cravings for food. It can be a whiff, a smell, a dish that someone mentions, a feeling that I associate with the weather, or something I see through a restaurant window that causes the craving. In this instance, ever since I saw a Peking Duck carved tabl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 5 Pho

    For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the winner had hefty competition from other Houston bars and restaurants.

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2011

    Tequila y Tamales: Come Judge Them Both With Us In December

    Here in Houston, it's not Christmas without tamales. And nothing goes better with tamales on a cold night than a warming shot of tequila. So head out to Xuco Xicana on Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. to share both with us as Eating Our Words presents Tequila & Tamales! Local restaurants su ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    Ingredient of the Week: Prosciutto

    Photo by John SuhI dream of prosciutto pizza.​What is it? Pronounced "proh-SHOOT-oh," prosciutto is a thinly sliced Italian dry-cured ham. The uncooked version highlighted today is called prosciutto crudo (the cooked kind is prosciutto cotto). The most revered cuts of prosciutto come from t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2011

    Deconstructing the Meatball Sandwich at Thien An Sandwiches

    Banh Mi Xiu Mai Dia at Thien An Sandwiches​Thien An Sandwiches is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants inside the loop, but I find myself not eating there as often as I'd like due to its hours. I don't work close enough to visit for lunch, and by the time I get home it's closed. So I foun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    10 Pumpkin Dishes to Try in Houston: #3 Pumpkin Ravioli at Fratelli's

    Pumpkin ravioli.​In 2010, I had a grand ol' time scouring Houston for outstanding pumpkin dishes. One year later I'm older, definitely not wiser, and still in love with orange squash. So from now until Thanksgiving I'll be counting down (again) 10 Pumpkin Dishes to Try in Houston. Forks at t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by srqpixSpice it up for flavor without the fat.​Last week at my house, we dined on luscious Shrimp Bisque and some Squash, Manchego & Balsamic Onion Grilled Cheeses. Damn those were good. Not to pat myself on the back, but I have to pat myself on the back. Just kidding...but not really. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    Kata Robata's Autumn Festival, "Aki no Matsuri!"

    Photos by Mai PhamSuckling pig with buns and sauce, one of the many dishes from Kata Robata's izakaya​Twice a year, Kata Robata transforms its patio into an izakaya, a casual after-work drinking place with Japanese bar food. Izakaya-type food is not fancy. They are the Japanese equivalent to S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Operation "No Tacos" - A 30 Day Challenge

    Portrait of a Taco Enthusiast as A Young Man​That's me up there with my dad, eating a plate full of tacos, the happiest 4-year-old ever. It was there in that one-bedroom duplex in the East End where my love of tacos and all things Mexican originated. Menudo for breakfast? Yes, please. Tamales for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Not Your Typical Combo Platter at Nam Giao Restaurant & Bakery

    Beo Nam Loc Combo Platter​It is very common for Vietnamese restaurants to be known for one or two specialties, and in some cases that's all they'll serve, like Bun Bo Hue, a place Mai Pham recently wrote about. A couple of weeks ago when I made plans with my dad for dinner and he specifically ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 3: Kaiser Lashkari of Himalaya Restaurant

    Photo by Mandy OaklanderLashkari's "Special"​ This week we have been talking with Chef Kaiser Lashkari of Himalaya Restaurant (see the rest of our chat here and here). served up the special: a cafeteria tray-sized portion of several entrées.

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    Tuesday October 18, 2011 Deals of the Day

    ​Today's VOICE Daily Deal from the Houston Press is good for 50 percent off ($25 for $50) at Sapori Ristorante Italiano. Their Northern Italian menu serves up dishes by Chef Alberto Baffoni; fresh ingredients showcase classic Italian cooking for lunch, brunch, and dinner. Enjoy the cooler temp ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 13, 2011

    Dare We Say It?

    The venerated Mai's has been rebuilt after burning down, and it looks pretty. But the food still mostly ­disappoints.

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Last week I enjoyed my meals with a nice touch of both summer and fall. But this week, I've been truly inspired. Ever since my love affair with baklava as a child, I've been lurvin' Greek food. And since last weekend's Greek Festival has gotten me all excited, I've added some Mediterranean flair to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Spicy Korean Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jigae) with a Side of Mackerel

    Photos by Mai PhamSpicy Mushroom Korean Tofu Soup "Soondubu jigae"​You'd think that a restaurant with the name "Tofu House" would be vegetarian, but this only applies outside of Chinatown. Inside Chinatown, where the Asians are, people can tell that a name like Jang Guem Tofu House means that ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 22, 2011

    The Real World

    With expectations sky-high, El Real Tex-Mex Cafe struggles for glory.

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    El Real Tex-Mex Cafe & Shrine: Revival of the Fittest

    Photos by Troy FieldsThe marquee is best appreciated at night, neon lights in full bloom.​Earlier this week, it was reported that Trader Joe's will likely be moving into the old Alabama Theater on West Alabama at Shepherd, thereby saving the old theater from obscurity and possible demolition. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Ingredient of the Week: Tortillas

    LexnGer​If you live in Texas, the tortilla is a staple in your pantry right next to the loaf of Texas toast. It's such a regular part of our diet, we often don't think twice about its history or endless possibilities. Stop a minute, and give the tortilla the attention it deserves. Here's so ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 15, 2011

    Totally Rad

    It's almost beside the point that the food at this new restaurant is all-vegan.

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Totally Rad: Mexican Food Goes Vegan at Radical Eats

    Photos by Troy FieldsFried green tomatoes and fried okra tacos are on the menu right now at Radical Eats.​The Mexican food at Radical Eats is so good, you might not even realize it's vegan. Or gluten-free. And that's the way owner Staci Davis likes it. She doesn't have anything against carniv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Dry Chicken Pho at Pho Thai Binh Duong: Best in the City

    Photos by Mai PhamPho Ga Kho at Pho Thai Binh Duong ​Pho Thai Binh Duong (11528 Bellaire Blvd #G, Tel: 832-351-3451) is one of those under-the-radar pho places that is patronized primarily by Vietnamese. It's partially tucked behind a building in the back of a strip mall near the intersection ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Fast Times: Fajitas Puebla Tacos At Taco Cabana

    Don't gotta tell me twice. ​Oh, Taco C, how I love thee. Maybe it's because I lived off Taco Cabana tortillas and queso in college; every great night at the square or float down the river in San Marcos ended with a trip to TC. Drunk, sober or hungover, it hits the spot. So when I saw an ad f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Discount Dining: La Fendee Grill

    Beef Kabob Entree​I live close to La Fendee Grill, and I love Mediterranean food, but I hadn't been to La Fendee in more than three years. And even when I did go to La Fendee, I don't think I ever ate there. The few times I visited were spent on the patio overlooking Westheimer, taking advant ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 8, 2011

    Desert Couscous

    Casablanca worth a visit in a city with so little Moroccan food.

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2011

    Fast Times: Sushi Counter at Disco Kroger

    ​Sure, drive-thru windows are fast, but the fastest fast food in town is pre-made anything from the grocery store. Enter: the sushi counter at the new and improved Disco Kroger on Montrose. I haven't had time to explore the store beyond the produce section (so much better!), cheese shop, and s ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 1, 2011

    Mezze in the Montrose

    At Byzantio, sit back with a drink, enjoy the good food and ignore the uneven service.

  • Dining

    August 11, 2011

    The Fish That Got Away

    The Gulf of Mexico produces some of the world's most delicious seafood, but we're not processing it for sushi. What gives?

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    First Look at Kobecue: Korean Fusion Food

    Kimchi cheese fries: I am become fusion, destroyer of cuisines. (No complaints here, though.)​Kobecue opened quietly four months ago, tucked between Skewers and Aroma Classique in the flagstone-fronted strip center at Richmond and Weslayan. "Most of our customers come over after seeing us fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Tunnel Explorer: How Do You Roll?

    Mmmmm, Tunnel Sushi.​Tunnel Sushi. Just the sound of it makes me shudder a little bit. Even more so than tunnel filet, this just sounds like a recipe for disaster. When I first learned about How Do You Roll?, I was less than enthusiastic. Of course, I take my job as Tunnel Explorer seriously. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 2: Hicham Nafaa of Majorca Bistro & Tapas

    Photo by Mandy OaklanderMajorca Bistro & Tapas​Today, we continue our conversation with owner and executive chef Hicham Nafaa of Majorca Bistro & Tapas (see part one here). The beautiful tapas joint just opened last week. Majorca stays open late -- on the weekends, it'll be serving until 4 a.m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Keep on Truckin': Taqueria El Palomo

    Taqueria El Palomo​With food trucks being all the rage these days, one can easily forget that they -- specifically, taco trucks -- have been around for a long time. Back in 2007, Robb Walsh even named his Top 10 Taco Trucks in Houston. These taquerias on wheels don't have fancy fusion food, an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 1: Kiran Verma of Kiran's

    Photo by Matthew DresdenChef Kiran Verma in the kitchen.​Chef Kiran Verma, of the eponymous fine-dining Indian restaurant in River Oaks (okay, River Oaks adjacent), took a circuitous route to her profession. At age 18, she left her native Delhi and moved to Houston with her husband. After a s ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 28, 2011

    Slurp Heaven

    For a fast-food place, Cafe Kubo's knows how to produce one good bowl of ramen.

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Handmade Ramen! Get Your Handmade Ramen!

    Photos by Troy FieldsTonkotsu ramen at Cafe Kubo's. See more photos in our slideshow.​In the course of writing this week's cafe review of Cafe Kubo's, I asked the question: Does any place in Houston hand-make their ramen noodles? As it turns out, at least two places do. At least for tonight. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Keep on Truckin': Oh My Gogi!

    Oh My Gogi!​The guys of the Oh My Gogi! truck know exactly what they are doing by parking, on most nights, next to bars until 3 a.m. It's the kind of food you crave at that hour, the kind of food you might have thrown together out of necessity and desperation, using some leftover takeout and e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Gimme My Hummus

    Anamaris Cousins PriceHummus​Not long ago, someone wrote to the editors at EOW asking for the best hummus recipe and we got right to work. Hummus has long been one of those things that make me think of the cute guy across the bar. He's hot and nice to look at and talk to, but he'd be way too m ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 21, 2011

    Bread Lines

    Beyond just the baked goods, Cedars Bakery draws crowds with its authentic,beyond-the-mainstream Mediterranean food.

  • Dining

    July 14, 2011

    Vietnamese Venison

    Thanh Phuong in Pearland is turning out some of the most exciting food, anywhere.

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 2: Octavio Madrigal of Theo's Restaurant

    Octavio Madrigal is the chef at Theo's.​Yesterday, we caught up with Theo's owner Ted Mousoudakis and chef Octavio Madrigal about Theo's many iterations. One thing has remained the same: the food. Eating Our Words: What's your favorite dish to cook here? Octavio Madrigal: I would say the gyr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2011

    Thanh Phuong's Got Good Game

    Photos by Theo SantosVenison carpaccio, Vietnamese-style, at Thanh Phuong is a standout dish.​There's nothing new about using game meats like venison, quail or rabbit in Vietnamese cooking. Boar luc lac? Sure. Venison tai chanh? Absolutely. What's new is its general availability in Houston. As ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 4, 2011

    Bodard Bistro's Special Recipe Spring Rolls

    Nem Nuong Cuon (Grilled pork meatball sausage spring rolls) with special recipe sauce​If you ask me where to go for Vietnamese food, my response will usually be: "What are you in the mood for?" Depending on whether you want rice, vermicelli, pho, banh mi, family style meals, etc., my answer wo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    Live Lobster Sashimi and New Menu Items Wow at Azuma Kirby

    Photos by Mai PhamYou get lobster claw soup at the end of your meal if you order the Live Lobster Sashimi at Azuma Kirby​It's been at least ten years since I've been to Azuma Kirby for anything, let alone sushi. Located in the upscale strip mall that also houses Crave Cupcakes, Azuma Kirby ha ... More >>

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