Thursday, February 28, 2013
Raku
Location: Midtown section of Houston; Corner of Corner of Smith and Elgin
Type of Food: Sushi
Summary: I have driven by Raku countless times and have never tried it out. I figured that today I would treat myself to a sushi at lunch in celebration that it is pay day. When I arrived, I was quickly greeted and seated at the bar per my request. I order an iced tea, 3 different types of nigiri (peppered tuna, yellowtail, and cured mackerel) in addition to a spicy tuna roll and a spicy yellowtail roll. The server was extremely nice. The iced tea wasn't exactly the best choice for a drink on a colder day in Houston; plus, you can tell that not a lot of people buy iced tea from the restaurant. It tasted like tea bags were overly brewed and the tea was at least a few days old. I first received my two sushi rolls; they were pretty good, but they were not the best that I have had in the Houston area. When I was given the nigiri, the peppered tuna and cured mackerel were my favorite.
Final Thoughts: After all was said and done, the nigiri was the best part of the meal. The meal was $34 total, which is a bit on the pricey side for what I ordered; plus, I have found places in Houston and other areas in United States that gives far fresher tasting sushi at more affordable prices. I have no problem spending the money on good sushi, but so-so sushi--- not so much.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Kahn's deli
Location: Rice Blvd. in Rice Village in Houston
Type of Food: Sandwiches, sliders, boutique beer.
Summary: Kahn's is my standby for great sandwiches that I miss from Up North. They are the only ones other than Kenny and Ziggy's in the Galleria that know how to do a corned beef sandwich or pastrami sandwich. They have a vast selection sandwiches. A recent add-on to their menu is sliders. They have a kitschy collections of beer-- some in bottles, some in cans, and some on tap.
Final Thoughts: The first time that I was there I tried their half pastrami half corned beef sandwich. It was amazing. The second time I went there I had a pastrami sandwich, matzo ball soup, and one of their great beers. The matzo had great flavor; it was unlike any matzo ball soup that I had tried before. They make theirs with parsnip. GREAT FLAVORS.
Next time you are near Rice Village make sure to try Kahn's.
Type of Food: Sandwiches, sliders, boutique beer.
Summary: Kahn's is my standby for great sandwiches that I miss from Up North. They are the only ones other than Kenny and Ziggy's in the Galleria that know how to do a corned beef sandwich or pastrami sandwich. They have a vast selection sandwiches. A recent add-on to their menu is sliders. They have a kitschy collections of beer-- some in bottles, some in cans, and some on tap.
Final Thoughts: The first time that I was there I tried their half pastrami half corned beef sandwich. It was amazing. The second time I went there I had a pastrami sandwich, matzo ball soup, and one of their great beers. The matzo had great flavor; it was unlike any matzo ball soup that I had tried before. They make theirs with parsnip. GREAT FLAVORS.
Next time you are near Rice Village make sure to try Kahn's.
Mai's
Location: Midtown off of Milam between Elgin and Alabama
Type of Food: Vietnamese
Summary: I love Mai's. It is one of those restaurants that I go to when I have time to go to lunch and sometimes dinner after a hard day. I always have an awesome time eating at Mai's at lunch. I sit at the bar usually. Dinnertime is not as much fun even when I sit at the bar because the bartender that I have dealt with usually isn't extremely nice.
Normally I get Beef Pho with a iced tea. As of lately, I have branched out into trying the Noodle soups on the menu. I am not really a huge fan of their Pho ga (chicken pho); it is good, but not the best that I have had before.
Final Thoughts: It is a great restaurant to go to if you want food fast. Sometimes it seems like they cook faster than fast food restaurants and it is a heck of a lot healthier.
Type of Food: Vietnamese
Summary: I love Mai's. It is one of those restaurants that I go to when I have time to go to lunch and sometimes dinner after a hard day. I always have an awesome time eating at Mai's at lunch. I sit at the bar usually. Dinnertime is not as much fun even when I sit at the bar because the bartender that I have dealt with usually isn't extremely nice.
Normally I get Beef Pho with a iced tea. As of lately, I have branched out into trying the Noodle soups on the menu. I am not really a huge fan of their Pho ga (chicken pho); it is good, but not the best that I have had before.
Final Thoughts: It is a great restaurant to go to if you want food fast. Sometimes it seems like they cook faster than fast food restaurants and it is a heck of a lot healthier.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Lola's
Location: Heights Blvd at White Oak in Heights section of Houston.
Type of Food: American
Summary: Today I went to Lola's for the second time in the last month. It is located at the corner of 11th Street and Yale in the Heights. I like the wide selection of food that you can order.
The first time I went to Lola's I tried the Waffles and Chicken which were totally mouthwatering and tasty. I am typically not a big fan of fried chicken and have to be in the mood, but you know what? I would eat Lola's fried chicken any day of the week. The waffles are topped with berries and whipped cream with a side of syrup and butter.
Today I tried the Day After Thanksgiving sandwich with a side salad with pecan vinaigrette. Sandwich was a bit of a disappointment. The cranberry sauce was more like the congealed sauce out of a can. The salad was more so a mix of different lettuces and no other vegetables. (I am a salad snob; I like salads that have a little of glitz and this salad had no glitz).
Final Thoughts: Although this experience was not great, there looks to be a bunch more items I need to try and I will be back.
Lola's website
Type of Food: American
Summary: Today I went to Lola's for the second time in the last month. It is located at the corner of 11th Street and Yale in the Heights. I like the wide selection of food that you can order.
The first time I went to Lola's I tried the Waffles and Chicken which were totally mouthwatering and tasty. I am typically not a big fan of fried chicken and have to be in the mood, but you know what? I would eat Lola's fried chicken any day of the week. The waffles are topped with berries and whipped cream with a side of syrup and butter.
Today I tried the Day After Thanksgiving sandwich with a side salad with pecan vinaigrette. Sandwich was a bit of a disappointment. The cranberry sauce was more like the congealed sauce out of a can. The salad was more so a mix of different lettuces and no other vegetables. (I am a salad snob; I like salads that have a little of glitz and this salad had no glitz).
Final Thoughts: Although this experience was not great, there looks to be a bunch more items I need to try and I will be back.
Lola's website
"Fine Art + Food Trucks": Museum of Fine Arts Houston Food Trucks
I was one of those people introduced to food trucks in Houston close to 10 years ago. I used to buy tamales from a Tamale Truck in Clear Lake back when I lived in the area. I have always liked food trucks and I am so very excited that within walking distance from where I live I can go any day of the week and get food from one.
The trucks are parked in the parking lot next to the main entrance of Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden every day 11am to 3pm. To see the schedule of food trucks, visit the MFAH website at http://www.mfah.org/visit/fine-art-food-trucks/ .
The trucks are parked in the parking lot next to the main entrance of Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden every day 11am to 3pm. To see the schedule of food trucks, visit the MFAH website at http://www.mfah.org/visit/fine-art-food-trucks/ .
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Maria Selma
Location: Richmond Blvd. near Mandell intersection in Houston
Type of Food: Mexican
Summary: Yesterday, I went for the second time to Maria Selma for dinner. The first time that I went to Maria Selma and I tried Fajitas for two and a few margarita. The fajitas were okay, but not nearly as good as some of the fajitas that I have eaten at other places. Yesterday I had the enchilada verdes with chicken and they were amazing. They were made in a way that I could taste the corn tortillas along with have an amazing cheese on top that would be more like what I would find in Mexico. From now on, I will be trying the enchiladas which are a big enough portion to share between two people.
Final Thoughts: I will come back to this place. I like that I can get food here that would be more like what I would have in Mexico.
If you want to try out Maria Selma, stop by its location on Richmond near Mandel (1617 Richmond, Houston, TX 77006). The restaurant website is http://www.mariaselma.com/ .
Type of Food: Mexican
Summary: Yesterday, I went for the second time to Maria Selma for dinner. The first time that I went to Maria Selma and I tried Fajitas for two and a few margarita. The fajitas were okay, but not nearly as good as some of the fajitas that I have eaten at other places. Yesterday I had the enchilada verdes with chicken and they were amazing. They were made in a way that I could taste the corn tortillas along with have an amazing cheese on top that would be more like what I would find in Mexico. From now on, I will be trying the enchiladas which are a big enough portion to share between two people.
Final Thoughts: I will come back to this place. I like that I can get food here that would be more like what I would have in Mexico.
If you want to try out Maria Selma, stop by its location on Richmond near Mandel (1617 Richmond, Houston, TX 77006). The restaurant website is http://www.mariaselma.com/ .
Monday, April 23, 2012
Lucky Burger
Location: Richmond at the corner of Mandell in Houston
Type of Food: Burgers and junk Chinese.
Summary: Lucky Burger has been around for over 30 years. I tried Lucky Burger two weekends ago and I have to say that I will be back. It is nothing fancy, but you know what? Burgers don't need to be fancy. I like the fact that you can go there and get fried fish, chicken, burgers, fries, shakes, and fried rice. They also deliver.
On my first visit, I tried the Jalapeno burger which was yum.. I am not a fan of the fries, but there are so many other things to try on the menu.
Website: http://www.luckyburger.com/
Final Thoughts: Relatively good burgers and good prices.
Type of Food: Burgers and junk Chinese.
Summary: Lucky Burger has been around for over 30 years. I tried Lucky Burger two weekends ago and I have to say that I will be back. It is nothing fancy, but you know what? Burgers don't need to be fancy. I like the fact that you can go there and get fried fish, chicken, burgers, fries, shakes, and fried rice. They also deliver.
On my first visit, I tried the Jalapeno burger which was yum.. I am not a fan of the fries, but there are so many other things to try on the menu.
Website: http://www.luckyburger.com/
Final Thoughts: Relatively good burgers and good prices.
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