Fung's Kitchen
Fung's specializes in Hong-Kong style dim sum---small plates that let you sample a wide variety of cuisine. Start with some steamed dishes, such as shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns and tofu rolls with veggies. Branch out to the delectable fried fare including pork puffs, curry beef pie and crispy egg rolls.
That's just the beginning of the fun. Be sure to try noodles with shrimp and tofu, or savory rice soup with pork and egg. And don't depart without sampling the custards---take your pick of green tea egg custard or the popular mango pudding.
Fung's Kitchen
7320 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77074
(713) 779-2288
fungskitchen.com
888 Bistro
888 Bistro combines an extensive menu and an attentive wait staff happy to answer any questions. The mouthwatering fare starts with the appetizers such as smoked duck, salmon lettuce wraps and sesame noodles. You can then go on to inviting grilled platters such as shrimp or red snapper, or sizzling platters featuring tofu or chicken satay.
Carnivores will love dishes such as orange beef and pork with scallions, and vegetarians can enjoy garlic eggplant or sesame tofu. Leave room for carbs, too. You'll want to try the veggie or shrimp fried rice, chicken or beef lo mein or the spicy noodle soup with seafood.
888 Bistro
16744 El Camino Real Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77062
(281) 990-8888
Yao Restaurant & Bar
Head to Yao for good food and sports decor. Basketball star Ming Yao's parents offer authentic Chinese cuisine in the restaurant as well as the bar, where you can watch sporting events while you eat.
The appetizers are so fun you may want to make a meal of them. Order pork dumplings, crab won ton, and shredded chicken and cucumber. But also try a steaming bowl of soup---either hot and sour, or beef with vegetables. Signature entrees include orange peel chicken, Mongolian beef, mu shu pork and crunchy walnut shrimp. Vegetarians have choices such as tofu and string beans in garlic soy sauce, and eggplant with jalapenos and red peppers.
Yao Restaurant & Bar
9755 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77042
(832) 251-2588
yaorestaurant.com
About The Author
Barbara Dunlap is a freelance writer in Oregon. She was a garden editor at "The San Francisco Chronicle," and she currently specializes in travel and active lifestyle topics like golf and fitness. She received a master's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been a Knight Foundation Fellow.
