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Houston is all about the food .. There is no shortage of amazing places to eat in Houston's Chinatown - Start by doing some dim sum at Fung’s Kitchen, or Golden Dim Sum, which is just as cheap as it is tasty. Get Peking duck with traditional scallion pancakes at Peking Cuisine (call ahead), or get it crispy-skinned with a side of steamed buns at Arco Seafood. Slurp xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings, at Fu Fu Café and bone marrow pho at Pho Binh. For fiery Malaysian, look no further than Banana Leaf and Mamak. Don’t miss tonkotsu ramen at Tiger Den; a funky Korean soju experience at Ohn Korean Eatery; water boiled fish and dan dan noodles at Mala Sichuan; beef seven ways at Saigon Pagaloc; homestyle masala at London Sizzler; and firecracker wings made with a 10-spice Pakistani blend at Bismillah Cafe
80 locals recommend
Chinatown
11200 Bellaire BoulevardHouston is all about the food .. There is no shortage of amazing places to eat in Houston's Chinatown - Start by doing some dim sum at Fung’s Kitchen, or Golden Dim Sum, which is just as cheap as it is tasty. Get Peking duck with traditional scallion pancakes at Peking Cuisine (call ahead), or get it crispy-skinned with a side of steamed buns at Arco Seafood. Slurp xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings, at Fu Fu Café and bone marrow pho at Pho Binh. For fiery Malaysian, look no further than Banana Leaf and Mamak. Don’t miss tonkotsu ramen at Tiger Den; a funky Korean soju experience at Ohn Korean Eatery; water boiled fish and dan dan noodles at Mala Sichuan; beef seven ways at Saigon Pagaloc; homestyle masala at London Sizzler; and firecracker wings made with a 10-spice Pakistani blend at Bismillah Cafe
LIVING IN THE GREATER MEYERLAND AREA
Greater Meyerland is a great place to live. With plenty of shopping and dining options, quality schools, close proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, the Galleria, NRG Stadium and more, you'll enjoy being close to it all in this tight knit, family friendly community.
Dining
There's something to satisfy every taste - ranging from Mexican to Greek to Chinese! Enjoy a juicy steak at Saltgrass Steak House, or grab the kids and head for a pie at Russo’s New York Pizzeria..
Shopping
Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center is one of the city's most prominent outdoor retail locations and features nearly 70 department and specialty stores. The area also boasts a variety of grocery stores, salons, fitness centers, physicians, churches and synogogues. Local favorites include a locally owned grocery store, Belden's, featuring a from-scratch bakery and Kosher butcher department, and the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC for camps, swim lessons, indoor/outdoor tennis, arts and cultural events, and one of the city's preeminent gymnastics training centers. Everything you need is conveniently located within a few minutes walk or drive.
Meyerland Area
LIVING IN THE GREATER MEYERLAND AREA
Greater Meyerland is a great place to live. With plenty of shopping and dining options, quality schools, close proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, the Galleria, NRG Stadium and more, you'll enjoy being close to it all in this tight knit, family friendly community.
Dining
There's something to satisfy every taste - ranging from Mexican to Greek to Chinese! Enjoy a juicy steak at Saltgrass Steak House, or grab the kids and head for a pie at Russo’s New York Pizzeria..
Shopping
Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center is one of the city's most prominent outdoor retail locations and features nearly 70 department and specialty stores. The area also boasts a variety of grocery stores, salons, fitness centers, physicians, churches and synogogues. Local favorites include a locally owned grocery store, Belden's, featuring a from-scratch bakery and Kosher butcher department, and the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC for camps, swim lessons, indoor/outdoor tennis, arts and cultural events, and one of the city's preeminent gymnastics training centers. Everything you need is conveniently located within a few minutes walk or drive.
Sightseeing
The Houston Zoo is 55 acres (22 hectares) that houses more than 6,000 animals. There are snakes, Komodo dragons and white alligators in the Reptiles & Amphibians center; grizzly bears, jaguars and wolves in the Carnivores exhibit; and rhinoceros and Masai giraffes in the African Forest. It’s easy to see why more than 1.5 million people visit this diverse and entertaining zoo each year. From November to end of January - don't miss the zoo lights at night. Conveniently located in Hermann Park and the Museum District, Houston Zoo is a 15-18 minutes car ride away.
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Zoo is 55 acres (22 hectares) that houses more than 6,000 animals. There are snakes, Komodo dragons and white alligators in the Reptiles & Amphibians center; grizzly bears, jaguars and wolves in the Carnivores exhibit; and rhinoceros and Masai giraffes in the African Forest. It’s easy to see why more than 1.5 million people visit this diverse and entertaining zoo each year. From November to end of January - don't miss the zoo lights at night. Conveniently located in Hermann Park and the Museum District, Houston Zoo is a 15-18 minutes car ride away.
Hermann Park is an expansive green space in the heart of the city that offers places for exercising and relaxing, as well as a zoo and the Museum of Natural Science.
More than 6 million visitors – a mix of locals and out-of-towners – use Hermann Park’s facilities each year. The 445-acre (180-hectare) green space is just south of Houston’s Central Business District. It has trails for walking, jogging and biking, numerous gardens, a small lake, playgrounds, a golf course and an outdoor theater. It’s easy to make a full day’s outing here, including a visit to the Houston Zoo and the Museum of Natural Science, which are both on the grounds.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StHermann Park is an expansive green space in the heart of the city that offers places for exercising and relaxing, as well as a zoo and the Museum of Natural Science.
More than 6 million visitors – a mix of locals and out-of-towners – use Hermann Park’s facilities each year. The 445-acre (180-hectare) green space is just south of Houston’s Central Business District. It has trails for walking, jogging and biking, numerous gardens, a small lake, playgrounds, a golf course and an outdoor theater. It’s easy to make a full day’s outing here, including a visit to the Houston Zoo and the Museum of Natural Science, which are both on the grounds.
Experiences
Treat yourself to a reflexology massage – Drive down Bellaire Boulevard and you’ll start noticing a trend: there are a plethora of reflexology joints lined up and calling your name. Most offer incredible service and will only run you around $20 for a full hour foot massage, with some even offering full body massages for anywhere between $40 to $60. Try Oasis Massage & Salon, Lucky Feet, and Soul Inn Reflexology, for starters.
Oasis Massage Salon
9889 Bellaire BlvdTreat yourself to a reflexology massage – Drive down Bellaire Boulevard and you’ll start noticing a trend: there are a plethora of reflexology joints lined up and calling your name. Most offer incredible service and will only run you around $20 for a full hour foot massage, with some even offering full body massages for anywhere between $40 to $60. Try Oasis Massage & Salon, Lucky Feet, and Soul Inn Reflexology, for starters.
Food scene
Try one of the city’s Seven Wonders (hint: it’s crawfish) – H boldly-spiced Asian-Cajun-style crawfish. The garlic-buttery Vietnamese variety can be had with crawfish eggrolls at Crawfish Cafe or alongside hunks of juice-mopping banh mi (and some stir-fried crabs while you’re at it) at the fan favorite Crawfish & Noodles. To get a spicy Cajun boil tossed with aromatics and everything but the kitchen sink, head to cool kid Cajun Kitchen. While of course, the crawfish are best in season, a ton of places will allow you to get your mudbug fix year round.
13 locals recommend
Crawfish & Noodles
11360 Bellaire BlvdTry one of the city’s Seven Wonders (hint: it’s crawfish) – H boldly-spiced Asian-Cajun-style crawfish. The garlic-buttery Vietnamese variety can be had with crawfish eggrolls at Crawfish Cafe or alongside hunks of juice-mopping banh mi (and some stir-fried crabs while you’re at it) at the fan favorite Crawfish & Noodles. To get a spicy Cajun boil tossed with aromatics and everything but the kitchen sink, head to cool kid Cajun Kitchen. While of course, the crawfish are best in season, a ton of places will allow you to get your mudbug fix year round.
Shopping
Ultimate shopping experience - the largest mall in Texas. Whether for upscale shopping or people watching, it is a must do for visitors
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdUltimate shopping experience - the largest mall in Texas. Whether for upscale shopping or people watching, it is a must do for visitors