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Essential Houston restaurants

Essential Houston restaurants
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Annie 21.1 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 8:01am  
Essential Houston restaurants
 
This was an interesting read to me and I agree with several. I thought what was interesting how Houston has such a strong Vietnamese food scene and how it blends with other cultures.
 
What would be your top 5? I'm thinking of mine now but this is hard!
 
www.chron.com/food/a rticle/houstons-most -essential-restauran ts-viral-212507
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bigla 13.3 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 8:04am  
Annie :
Well anything Mexican would be off my list! Not a fan of Tex-Mex!
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Annie 21.1 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 8:06am  
In no particular order
 
Ninfa's on Navigation
Taste of Texas
Kim Son
FireCraft bbq or Burns Original bbq
Pappas Seafood
 
I based mine on where I would take someone visiting Houston. Years ago, Pappas seafood would have clearly been replaced by Monument Inn.
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Annie 21.1 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 8:06am  
bigla :
Ok, we can go for plenty more things! It is a big city. Emoticon
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TwinA Online 4.3 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 10:06am  
UptownGirl :
Vn'Wich is excellent! I highly recommend it. The food always tastes fresh and the staff is super friendly.
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Annie 21.1 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 10:18am  
UptownGirl :
 
Not in KW but I would encourage you to try Pho Dien by the Humble Walmart. I fluctuate between vermicelli and pho. One not to miss item is their fresh lemonade/limeade. My mouth is watering thinking of it.
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TwinA Online 4.3 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 10:20am  
UptownGirl :
I like their shaking beef, beef vermicelli, and their spring rolls. They also serve fried cream cheese puffs, which are super tasty and addictive.
They have different Vietnamese teas, which my sister says are really good but I've never tried them.
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luannski Top Forum Contributor14.2 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 11:29am  
In no particular order Ninfa's on Navigation Taste of Texas Kim Son FireCraft bbq or Burns Original bbq Pappas Seafood I based mine on where I would take someone visiting Houston. Years ago, Pappas seafood would have clearly been replaced by Monument Inn.
 
Annie : Pappas has gotten so expensive!
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donnatella Top Forum Contributor15.6 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 11:34am  
Annie : What happened to make Monument Inn take second chair to Pappas?
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CatalinaKitKat Top Forum Contributor3.1 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 11:48am  
Annie :
The only one on the article's top 5 list that I have eaten at is Ninfa's on Navigation. I'll agree that it's essential because it's Houston famous and it's been here for over 50 years.
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Annie 21.1 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 12:15pm  
donnatella :
I don't find the new location of Monument Inn to be in such an attractive spot to merit the drive. I remember my parents would treat guests to their all you can eat. Unsure if they still offer all you can eat but I would prefer a smaller quantity of excellent broiled seafood now. Also, as my family ages (especially the out of towners), proximity of Pappas is a plus.
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Annie 21.1 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 12:17pm  
Annie : Pappas has gotten so expensive!
 
luannski : My bestie and I always share an entree there. I am lucky that our two favorite dishes are the same.
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Texvette 12 yrs
~ 9 mos ago   Dec 31, '25 12:22pm  
Brennan's
Taste of Texas
Chez Nous
Capital Grill
Fire Craft BBQ
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