Tan Tan

Food is great , large portions and food comes out hot, Which is a huge thing being Asian. Have come here for multiple events , with family etc and has never disappointed. Large food selection and everyone is very friendly and accommodating

Ok, this is my favorite place in the city for Chinese food!! Every time we've been here (about a dozen in total), the service has been wonderful. Today's service was exceptionally expedient, and the food was fantastic, as it always is. We ate from 4 dishes, family style, so that everyone had a little bit of each dish. There are many selections on the menu, but I really enjoyed the different flavors of the menu items we selected today, in particular. So, if I may make a suggestion based on our most wonderful experience today, here's what we had. Whether you're new to this restaurant or have been here before, I think this combination of dishes provides an experience, rich in flavor, varied in textures, and tied well together to satisfy one's palette. Our selections: Flat Rice Noodle with Beef and Brown Sauce . Warm, savory, earthy. Soft textures, just melts in your mouth. This is the reason we come here. We order it every time. At this point, I feel it's safe for me to call this "comfort food." I'm sure it's the equivalent to a large warm towel fresh from the dryer after a shower. Seiously, if you were to throw this dish into the air, it would turn into sunshine. #iykyk Eggplant with Basil sauce. This was the surprise hit for me! I'm normally not a fan of eggplant dishes, but this may have been my favorite thing I had today. Rich, aromatics of the Basil in a darker brown sauce, that had just a hint of a kick to it. Thinly sliced onions were the perfect compliment to the sauce, along with the Eggplant. I found myself going back to it for the sauce alone. It was delicious mixed in with the steamed rice. I hate to keep going on about it, but I can't stress enough how much I just don't care for eggplant and never really have, but this dish was truly STELLAR! Tangerine Beef. (pictured) This one is SOOOO GOOD! Citrus, combined with aromatics from the ginger slices in a brown sauce tie in nicely with the Basil from the Eggplant dish, but is a little sweeter, (which in turn translates well to the 4th dish we ordered). The textures on the beef are fantastically contrasted between the soft, tender, generous slices of beef and the firm, crispiness of the breading around it. Not sure if it's doubled fried, or how they achieve it, but it reminds me of a chicken fried steak type vibe, but the sauce!!!! This was our "big hit surprise" from a few visits back. We only recently discovered it, but it never disappoints. Always a table favorite! And finally, the Walnut Shrimp. (pictured) This one has become a staple for us over many visits. This is the one dish with the furthest deviation of flavor profile from the other dishes, but hits on a different level vs. some other places where we've had the same dish. The shrimp are HUGE! Perfect, thin, crispy texture on the tempura coating. The sauce is light, creamy, and a little more on the sweeter side. Large chunks of glazed walnuts provide a soft sort of crunch. The sauce is nicely proportioned to the (did I mention they ARE HUGE?) shrimp, so as not to overpower it. All of it served atop very thinly shredded lettuce and cabbage, which combines nicely with the sauce and shrimp to give a light and sweet taste of slaw, without feeling like you're eating soggy coleslaw. Cabbage and carrots are still firm, sauce is sweet and creamy. It's simply done, no real big surprises, but the difference is, they do all of these things at an elite level. Everything is executed at the highest level with the freshest ingredients. It's just simply well done. I suggest these 4 dishes and even in the above order...just a small plate of each one, from the flat Noodle to the shrimp. Call it "around the table" and enjoy! I made more than a couple "round trips" myself!

Tan Tan - A Bellaire Staple for Flavorful Vietnamese Eats OMG, Tan Tan is an absolute must-visit in Bellaire! Every time we go, it’s nothing but amazing eats and incredible flavors. The sauces alone are worth the trip the spicy vinegar with chilies and garlic is out of this world and takes every dish to the next level. The egg crepes are a must-have every single time, and I can’t leave without ordering the salted pepper squid it’s crispy, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Everything on the menu is flavorful, satisfying, and keeps us coming back for more. Whether it’s a lunch getaway or a late-night feast, Tan Tan never disappoints. If you’re in Bellaire, this spot is an absolute gem.

We were quickly seated at 11pm on Friday night. The service was quick. Food came out fairly quick. The dish that stood out was their fried rice flour cake (banh bot chien) Ap chao was crispy and very saucy.

We went on a spur of the moment dinner to this restaurant. We ordered some Hot and sour soup, Mongolian beef, Hunan Chicken and a sizzling seafood platter. The soup was very hot and peppery and I basically left it after 2 spoonfuls. I quite enjoyed the Mongolian Beef. The other two dishes were okay. My family enjoyed the food, but it was okay for me.