Best Restaurant Woodlands: Phat Eatery
With a year under its belt, the second outpost of Katy’s beloved Malaysian street food spot brings the legacy of late founder and 2022 James Beard semifinalist Alex Au-Yeung to The Woodlands. Led by protégé Marvin He, the sprawling Grogan’s Mill stunner puts out signature hits like roti canai, beef rendang and curry laksa alongside dim sum and vibrant Southeast Asian–inspired cocktails. Warm hospitality, funky, wood-accented dining space, fun weekday happy hour and bold, seriously good flavors make it worth the drive, no matter where you’re coming from.
2290 Buckthorne
832-562-3775
phateatery.com
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.