tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post2437087247280548193..comments2023-12-23T02:04:06.315-06:00Comments on i'm never full - houston restaurant and food blog: soup dumpling crawl (& sichuan cuisine)neverfullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17260715324139579408noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-51596970705779211042012-01-05T07:10:56.386-06:002012-01-05T07:10:56.386-06:00Chinatown is really running great food courts. I w...Chinatown is really running great food courts. I will surely visit this place as I am about to visit Houston.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.istorehours.com/city/Houston-1.html" rel="nofollow">John from Store hours</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-22390465922956082712010-07-26T14:18:04.443-05:002010-07-26T14:18:04.443-05:00Lai Lai dumpling house was the worst. I went there...Lai Lai dumpling house was the worst. I went there thinking if it's call a dumpling house they must be good at making dumpling, right? WRONG!!! The frozen package from the store would be 10 time better and way cheaper. The soup dumplings come in this super thick and gummy wrapping with no soup inside, more like grease from the meat. The pan fried dumplings are equally thick and gummy and fried til it's rock hard. The shrimps inside of them are frozen and very small. <br />That was by far the worst meal I had in Houston yet. Avoid it at all cost!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993963098522036035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-3862883393468105072010-07-26T14:15:12.405-05:002010-07-26T14:15:12.405-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993963098522036035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-66673665805671909202009-08-20T15:56:36.301-05:002009-08-20T15:56:36.301-05:00Don't worry, you're not the only one getti...Don't worry, you're not the only one getting bad service at Classic Kitchen. I've had their XLB before and it was also clustered together. And they were pretty rude to us even though we ordered a ton of food!amychienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244977369965753048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-4345586827601985422009-04-05T13:06:00.000-05:002009-04-05T13:06:00.000-05:00Ahh, got it, the sandwich is 'pork in pancake'. On...Ahh, got it, the sandwich is 'pork in pancake'. On the off chance you go. xDIathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214448223037099363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-620073018587071782009-04-05T12:17:00.000-05:002009-04-05T12:17:00.000-05:00I realize this is an epically old post, but I just...I realize this is an epically old post, but I just wanted to throw in my two cents.<BR/><BR/>I've never had the XLB anywhere else but QQ Cuisine (right next door to FuFu!) but let me tell you, they are delicious. The wrappers are VERY thick, but tasty, and the pork inside is super juicy and flavorful. The leftovers even taste good after being refrigerated and reheated for twenty/thirty seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel.<BR/><BR/>If you do go to QQ, aside from the XLB (on the menu as 'pork bun with juice' under 'specialties') try the pork belly sandwich, which is on the menu as 'pork in dumpling' or something, one of the first few items under specialties. Me and my father didn't know, but fortunately the owner's 10 year old son was able to translate for us. (what I would give to speak some chinese...)<BR/><BR/>Also good at QQ is the cold shredded szechwan pork belly. Not as spicy as you might expect, but not bad. My father is obsessed with it. <BR/><BR/>So, yeah. Again, sorry for posting on such an oldie.Iathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214448223037099363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-29189135376101831292008-08-30T12:54:00.000-05:002008-08-30T12:54:00.000-05:00classic kitchen wins the award for the worst servi...classic kitchen wins the award for the worst service i've ever had in my life.<BR/><BR/>I'm not suprised! In Chinatown, the attitude of some restaurant owners/employees are terrible, as they never been trained and you have to begging them for the food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-34982003080394611282008-07-18T22:51:00.000-05:002008-07-18T22:51:00.000-05:00Some of the best banh mi are served at Parisian Ba...Some of the best banh mi are served at Parisian Bakery in the Viet Hoa shopping center on Beechnut and Beltway 8. Alpha Bakery is very good as well, but I can't get over the fact that the proprietor didn't wear a gloves one time she was making my sandwiches, right after she had accepted dirty bills.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439487618455711623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-15639100066003529322008-07-12T00:11:00.000-05:002008-07-12T00:11:00.000-05:00@ anonymous - vietnam coast is actually on my list...@ anonymous - vietnam coast is actually on my list of restaurants to try. thanks for the reminder!neverfullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494113361898576808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-91493955669958626312008-07-09T09:02:00.000-05:002008-07-09T09:02:00.000-05:00Vietnam Coast on Hillcroft between Richmond and We...Vietnam Coast on Hillcroft between Richmond and Westheimer makes the best banh mi I've ever had. The restaurant itself is pretty westernized and is just ok, but the sandwiches are AMAZING. Very meaty, excellent marinade, just the right amount of garlic mayo, they do not skimp. The bread is just perfect with just the right amount of crustiness. I keep meaning to ask where they get it (I don't think they bake it there). The only downside is that you are paying $4.95 for banh mi. Personally, I think it's worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-83431087916436342882008-07-08T01:00:00.000-05:002008-07-08T01:00:00.000-05:00J, Your organization and enthusiasm was (and is) a...J, Your organization and enthusiasm was (and is) awesome. I did'nt want it to end but as we found out, there are limits to our capacity to consume. Great group. Great crawl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-52246962186235674732008-07-07T20:00:00.000-05:002008-07-07T20:00:00.000-05:00I'm soooo sorry I missed this. I was out of town! ...I'm soooo sorry I missed this. I was out of town! I'll have to bribe you guys to go again...Ruthie Johnson Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006327512391504988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-67636383922965191822008-07-07T18:03:00.000-05:002008-07-07T18:03:00.000-05:00@ justin- why don't you join the houston chowhound...@ justin- why don't you join the houston chowhounds? i don't actually blog about all of our adventures. there is a link on the homepage in the right frame under my info.neverfullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494113361898576808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-87583587853905197842008-07-07T17:53:00.000-05:002008-07-07T17:53:00.000-05:00That's odd. But believable because pretty much eve...That's odd. But believable because pretty much every other food item i've had at Paradise was pretty bad, especially the beef la noodles. Maybe I've caught them on good days when they've *just* made the bao.<BR/><BR/>Let us all know when all of your next crawls are to Chinatown. I'd love to take apart in the adventure plus show you all to some of my own nooks and crannys down there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-11056926546462544482008-07-07T16:26:00.000-05:002008-07-07T16:26:00.000-05:00Darn looks like I missed a good time on Sunday - j...Darn looks like I missed a good time on Sunday - just to much to do at home.<BR/>foodprincessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-80817375095417775622008-07-07T15:48:00.000-05:002008-07-07T15:48:00.000-05:00Great writeup! I love the pictures and everything...Great writeup! I love the pictures and everything! Thanks again for organizing this. It was the most fun I've had in months. :)<BR/><BR/>And taro ice cream f'ing rocks! heheheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-83819091048443661292008-07-07T14:47:00.000-05:002008-07-07T14:47:00.000-05:00@ tinyhands & cory: you had me at smackdown@ tinyhands & cory: you had me at smackdownneverfullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494113361898576808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-9504281994284775592008-07-07T14:15:00.000-05:002008-07-07T14:15:00.000-05:00"I sense a banh mi smackdown coming..."Mmmm...Banh..."I sense a <I>banh mi</I> smackdown coming..."<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Mmmm...Banh Mi. (once I'm back in the mood to eat food again that is)...<BR/><BR/>Sorry I couldn't make it, but it looks like fun was had by all.Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939964640082045428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-59267201279886864972008-07-07T13:20:00.000-05:002008-07-07T13:20:00.000-05:00Sounds so good! I'm sad I missed it :( I want to ...Sounds so good! I'm sad I missed it :( I want to try the XLB but am really excited about going back to Sicuan Cuisine and trying the pig ears. Great recommendations!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10295250566176513990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-80974108511602726872008-07-07T11:51:00.000-05:002008-07-07T11:51:00.000-05:00I sense a banh mi smackdown coming...I sense a <I>banh mi</I> smackdown coming...tinyhandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241060237876465421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-86629537135253046042008-07-07T09:22:00.001-05:002008-07-07T09:22:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.coowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792485459838261127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-67969729638174504332008-07-07T09:22:00.000-05:002008-07-07T09:22:00.000-05:00Oooh, I wish I could've made it! I'm really looki...Oooh, I wish I could've made it! I'm really looking forward to summer school (and stress!) to be over so I can participate some more. I've been craving pig ears for a while now and it is even worse after reading this!coowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792485459838261127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-70273255927262832592008-07-07T01:08:00.000-05:002008-07-07T01:08:00.000-05:00@ justin - i have tried the XLB at paradise before...@ justin - i have tried the XLB at paradise before and the small amount of meat in the dumplings tasted freezer burned. i was hoping for a different experience today b/c the skins are thinner there than fu fu, but they were closed.neverfullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494113361898576808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-87543708695807599602008-07-07T00:46:00.000-05:002008-07-07T00:46:00.000-05:00you guys gotta go to paradise cafe. blows fufu out...you guys gotta go to paradise cafe. blows fufu out of the water.<BR/><BR/>also, have you tried don cafe? the ladies who used to be at givral hoang now run don and in my opinion were the reason why givral was so good (and popular) in the first place. Best banh mi thit (again, in my opinion) in town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761632830621785732.post-18267270215464337192008-07-07T00:44:00.000-05:002008-07-07T00:44:00.000-05:00Yum! I'm suddenly in the mood for Chinese... :)Yum! I'm suddenly in the mood for Chinese... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com