JJ Garden was just about a decent experience and it looks nicer from the outside. When you walk inside, you walk straight through the majority of the tables on the way to the register. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but it does inhibit the space of others eating. The menu is put well together and is priced appropriately and so I'll award credit for that. I ordered the Tangy and Spicy Chicken, and it was that, but the taste was faint and at least to me it was not spicy. With that entrée comes both a soup and a egg roll or spring roll. I got the hot and sour soup and a spring roll. The soup was not watery but it also wasn't the most flavorful, and so as a result I'll dub it a "solid" soup. The spring roll was better than the soup and I would also describe it as solid, but it's also very basic and I could call it mass produced. In regards to the food I might be a bit biased, but this is still just an opinion. The last note I'll add is on the service. The food came out within 10ish minutes of being order and was hot. All and all, I'd recommend this only to those residing near it and those looking for a quick and cheap lunch meal.

Trying to escape back out of town from NRG traffic after a Texans win over Steelers and remembered this place that we never had been to. OMG really great flavors and sauces with every dish. Everyone was happy and full during the 3 hour trip back home. We'll stop again next trip! Give them a try 😉

Good atmosphere for casual dinner/ date, fast service, consistent food. One of our go to dinner places. The service is always friendly and fast. They have a large menu which is really nice. Their xiaolaobao are good, and the fried dumplings are also good. Noodles are okay, not the best but not bad. Would not recommend the zhajiangmian.

It was our first time at Dough Zone, and we loved everything we ordered. Nice portion and prices are reasonable compared to some of the dumpling houses elsewhere. The dumpling soup was so yummy, the wraps were soft, and the soup tasted just right, not bland or salty. Their cucumber in chilly oil was fresh and super crunchy. We ordered four, thinking it was a small single portion size omg...when the waitress brought 4 dishes out, all of our jaws dropped. Each plate was full. They were so delicious that we finished 3 plates. Lol Everything was delightful. Good find!!! The only downside to this place is parking. There is not enough parking, and some of the lots are fairly small. We struggled to find an available parking lot, and once we found one, the space was very tight for our pickup truck. However, if you live in the Heights, near Dough Zone, it's better to just walk there or take an Uber. Happy dining :)

Fast and delicious food. Quite easy to order and several options to pick from. Can do better with the noodles and added spice. Soup dumplings were hot and delicious. Clean tables and chairs as well as the restrooms. Small plates and portions so you can order more variety and good for sharing.

Friendly staff, beautiful spot on the second floor with patio space. The food was good but not great to me, except the cucumbers. Those were our favorite. I wish the glass noodles were cut before being served. They were stuck together. Soup dumplings were good in taste but I’ve had better. Pot stickers were a second fav of mine. It tasted house made. I’m open to trying more things on the menu.

The service was very attentive. They made sure to check up on us periodically to take care of us. The interior was also nice and comfortable. We really liked the cutlery and plates! The food was good. We ordered pan fried dumplings, the spicy and sour dumplings, the thumb dumplings, green onion pancakes, and fried green beans. The flavor was good but a little light. My favorite dish was the thumb dumplings and highly recommend it.

I kept seeing this place to and from work and thought I'd give it a try. WOW! I was highly impressed! The stuff is so friendly and helpful on recommendation! The food was serviced family style. We ordered the Cheese crab puffs, the general chicken with white rice, the pork soup dumplings and beef dumplings. The food was so fresh and delicious! I wasn't excepting the pork dumplings soup to sweep me off my feet! So in love with this dish. Will definitely be back again soon!

Braised beef noodle soup is my favorite, and the noodle is hand made. Food is authentic and delicious. Each table has its unique decoration, and vibe is cute.

Tldr; delicious! Amazing Chinese food, get the Chinese pancake! Very reasonably priced, great authentic Chinese food, and cool atmosphere. Great for a quick bite or casual date!

visiting Wanna Bao? Good food and a chill space! My family and I went in a rainy day which proved to be the best time to try out Wanna Bao. It wasn’t too packed, or too loud and parking was easy despite what the other reviews said. For the food: Spicy popcorn chicken: 10/10. Beware it IS spicy. Red oil dumplings: 7/10 the oil was on point! Shanghai Chili Lettuce Wrap: 8/10 This dish was solid! Shredded Chicken in Spicy Garlic Sauce: 6/10 flavor was there, not spicy and a safe choice. Shrimp dumplings: 8/10 I enjoyed the outer crispy underneath consistency. Nutella Dumpling dessert: 8/10 different and tasty. Over all, Wanna Bao did not disappoint!

This restaurant was absolutely one of the best Asian restaurants I have been to. We had a party of 13 and everything that was ordered was delicious from the scallion pancakes to the duck, general tso's chicken, soup dumplings, fried rice, cucumber salad and on and on. The waiter was extremely cordial. Will definitely be going back!!!

One of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been too. I highly recommend the chicken with egg plant (not pictured). It's one of the best dishes I've had and I'm not a big egg plant fan normally. The Orange beef was really good but I recommend it as a family style dish. The spicy dumplings and noodles were both good appetizers. The art work and design for this restaurant are incredible. One of the best designed interiors I have even seen. The service was very good and professional. I definitely will be back.

We were just in the neighborhood around lunch time and found this place to be close and with good reviews. It is now my favorite place for sushi in Houston! The food presentation was beautiful and the quality and freshness of the sushi and sashimi were exceptional. More affordable than many other sushi places too. Great service can’t say enough about Cafe Ginger!

Great Chinese food at a very competitive price. The lunch soup to go was huge! Easily twice what I am used to. The egg roll was a very standard veggie one with nothing to complain or rave about. The sesame chicken was also quite good with nice big pieces of white meat Chicken. Fried rice was pretty standard, but a good accompaniment. If I am looking for some simple Chinese food and in the area, I would stop by again. The only complaint was that the place itself is pretty dated inside. Clean but dark and older feeling. Almost like a smoking room or casino poker room

This is good Chinese food. The environment is great and the people are so nice. I thought the prices were a little high. We had fried rice, orange pork and sweet & sour chicken. Food came out fast. I was surprised, for dinner there were no egg rolls included or a cup of soup. That would be a nice addition.

Food is great and is fresh. Try the octopus appetizer is really amazing and spicy! Service impeccable and fast. The only reason is not a five star is because the duck fried rice has little to none duck making it tasteless. Just avoid that dish. All the rest is great.

Nice place to dine in! First of all, Houston’s food scene offers huge choice of Chinese cuisine, therefore competition is very strong and you need to warrant all expectations. Duck n Bao definitely does that with specific touch. Level of spice is slightly lover than at Szechuan places, but it allows you to feel different tastes of every single component in the dish. Yet spice is not missing. Dishes on the menu are like in other places with small variations but definitely complemented with very modern atmosphere and kind staff. Prices as in any other place, but we will come back!

Super interesting and delicious flavors in a nice atmosphere, with a large but easy to read menu. The food came out in cute dishware and the waiters don’t bother you. It was cold outside and they gave us warm water which was just a nice touch. We had the tea smoked duck, eggplant, nourishing soup, cordycepts mushroom app and pickled pepper chicken. Yum and decently priced

Authentic vibes, from the tea to the servers. The eggplant green bean flavor was pleasantly surprising. Crispy spicy chicken really is crispy and works well with the peppercorns and peppers, but not really that spicy. The red oil dumplings had a nice flavor, a little on the sweeter side but too much flour and too little filling.

First place I have been in a while where I was really impressed by the amount of food you get for the price. I paid $11 total, got beef, chicken and shrimp with a lot of rice (this is the "panda rice" option), it was all good tasting. I was there with a friend, and we were the only two people inside around lunchtime, with the occasional other people who would come in for a pick-up order.

I love this place. I remember when Panda Garden was on Weslayan St., Their chicken is always tender, and I decide the level of pepper heat I want. I took my mother here recently, and she enjoyed the experience. She was surprised that after customers sat down, they were served with an entire china table set up and real plates and not paper plates. I will continue to suggest Panda Garden not to be mistaken for Panda Express; two totally different places and experiences. We had takeout, and I had to open the carryout containers for my mother to taste. Maybe next time, she can have the total dine-in experience.

We visited on a mid-week night. The place was quiet and calm with a few customers. Service was good. Nice atmosphere for a private chat. It has also outdoor siting areas. Wheelchair accessible place. Any good main course item will cost you about 18-20$. Cocktails are a bit expensive. Food was tasty. Only Valet parking is available @$10.

GOOD, however I feel all over the country PF Chang's is losing its charm. It just isn't what it used to be, and I used to be one of their top fans. The plates and silverware need to be replaced, they are worn out. The plates seemed dirty because of their wear. The food was good but not great. The service was really good though, the manager did visit us and checked on us, I just think the chain itself is deteriorating in standards and quality. I noticed this through and past Covid but I haven't seen a noticeable improvement at several chain locations I have visited from California to Texas. This is not an employee thing, I truly believe this is a corporate deal.