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Ethnic food guide to Houston
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items We’re barely scratching the surface of Houston’s ethnic food world…. But this is a list of my favourite places in Houston if you are interested in exploring the ethnic food scene in Houston
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This place is a a long standing institution for Indian and Pakistani food in Houston. Visited and reviewed by Andrew Zimmerman and the late Anthony Bourdain. Each and every dish has a depth and richness that’s unmatched. Special mentions for their go...
Himalaya Restaurant Houston, TX – The Official site of Himalaya Restaurant ...
The OG of the 5 Mala branches in Houston. A great introduction to the mesmerizing world of sichuanese food. Spicy and tongue-tingling. Must try dishes are the red oil dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, crispy fried shredded beef, water boiled fish filet.
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A hole in the wall place for excellent Cajun food tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. Lunch menu is the best, try their crawfish and/or shrimp etoufee with garlic bread. Grilled catfish is great too.
Hebert's Specialty Meats | A Cajun Specialty Store – Hebert's Specialty ...
Go there, get stuffed, go back, repeat. Each breakfast plate is nothing short of 3000 calories(JK). The food has soul in each bite… must try their buttered grilled biscuits with gravy, waffle and fried chicken, homemade pan sausages, catfish and grit...
The Breakfast Klub
Prepare to get your mind blown. This place serves a fusion of Cajun, Vietnamese and Thai. You need to try it, no amount of explaining will help.
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You’ve had Indian, you’ve had Chinese. Have you had Indo-Chinese? It’s a beautiful amalgamation of the best of Indian and Chinese food. Head over to Alings to try staples such as chicken Manchurian, Szechuan chicken, chopsueys, and various chowmeins.
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Is Kolache ethnic? I don’t know, who cares. It’s a perfect grab and go breakfast! The jalapeño popper Kolache and biscuit and gravy Kolache are my favourites!
Kolache Factory
Laid back place for standard Tex Mex fare and bottomless tortilla chips.
The Original Ninfa's
Must try their slow cooked chicken stew (Doro Wot) and flatbread (injera)!
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge |
Can’t beat island flavors from this place! Must try curry goat, steamed fish, fried plantain, festivals…
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Can you handle the heat? This place serves the best northern Nigerian Kebabs(suya). Must try it with their jollof rice and fried plantains.
Suya Hut
Simple food truck with killer Cuban food! Their sandwiches are great but the Flan is top notch!
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I don’t know about y’all but I’ve never associated Mexican food with sandwiches until I went to Mexico’s Deli. They have MASSIVE Mexican sandwiches that will make you crave more.
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Ok you can tell I support food trucks. Can’t ever go wrong with them. This one has amazing breakfast tacos and very affordably priced!
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Ok if you haven’t tried vegetarian South Indian food, this is your chance to start it right. Such flavorful food but if you’re a carb watcher you are going to miss out on the fun.
Hours & Location | Saravanaa Bhavan in Houston, TX
This is why Houston is a paradise for ethnic food! Where else can you find a fusion of Srilankan and Mexican food? Must try their chicken kottu which is a minced flat bread sautéed with veggies, egg, chicken and gravy.
Lanka-Mex - 9531 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas
Ok more South Indian food but this time it is not vegetarian. Decent spot for Tamil Nadu style biryanis and meat dishes.
Naga's Houston - Naga's South Indian Cuisine - Houston
Ok if you like dumplings, you’ve gotta try their Mantoo. Lightly spiced meat dumplings topped with boiled lentils and a savory yogurt based sauce.
Chopan Kabob House - Houston, TX| Order Online
This place serves both Chinese food and Indonesian food. On the indonesian menu, must try items are beef rendang(curry), nasi goreng(fried rice), nasi ayam(fried chicken).
Rice Bowl - Houston