Alan's Deli

One of the best places to get char siu, roast pork and roast duck in Houston. Don’t be fooled by the appearance of this hole in the wall their roast meats are top notch. As with other places you order by the pound and they will chop it for you. The roast pork is best enjoyed fresh. It’s just not the same even if you air fry it. They actually have a fairly extensive menu of rice plates with various combinations of meats although I didn’t enjoy the other meat dishes from the pans as much as their main meats. They are located in the back of the shopping center, tucked away kind of out of sight. Parking is notoriously bad as there are a number of popular restaurants with a shared parking lot.

Alan’s Deli, located in Dun Huang Plaza, has become one of my go-to spots, and after several visits, I can confidently say it’s very good. My favorite dish has to be the roasted duck—it’s incredibly flavorful, with a perfectly crispy skin that complements the tender meat. The sauce pairs wonderfully with the duck, though I’d recommend asking for a bit extra if you’re ordering half a duck, as the standard portion of sauce can feel a bit light. While the menu doesn’t offer a huge variety, you can choose from a selection of vegetables and meats. However, for the price, I think they could offer more value by allowing customers to pick two meats and two veggies instead of just 3. They also have convenient pre-packed items, which are always fresh and a great deal for takeout. The staff at Alan’s Deli are consistently friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. I’ll definitely be returning to try more of their offerings.

You come here for food - not for atmosphere nor for service. And the food was great! Unlike some other reviews, mine wasn’t dry and tasted really good / flavorful. Had Char Siu, duck and chicken. Even the rice was good. Price was very fair for the quality and amount

Char Siu and Crispy Roast Pork are phenomenal! The Char Siu flavor is spot in with just enough sweetness and the pork is so tender. The Roast Pork has a perfectly crispy skin and not as fatty as other BBQ places. I also got some of their pickled vegetables to go with my order and it makes for a perfect meal. They also sell by 1/2 lb where many places want you to buy a full pound, so this makes it much more reasonable in pricing.

The food wasn’t as good as I had thought since it was so packed there. The roasted pork and soy chicken with rice was more expensive than most place that sell the same thing. Other places will sell $10.99 with a side of veggies. Here is only meat and rice. The rice was overcooked and too soft. The meat was a little dry. It was $20 for all of the things I order. Super pricy for basic quality.