Some of our readers, we know, are already intimately familiar with the joys of Asiatown. For them, the Southwest Houston district, with its six square miles of cultural offerings and businesses of every stripe—Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Taiwanese, Malaysian, Japanese, Korean, you name it—is a regular destination, a place to meet up with friends and family and enjoy great restaurants, delectable desserts, affordable spa treatments, shopping, and more. Other readers, we also know, have lived in the Bayou City their entire lives without ever setting foot in this part of town, or even realizing what they’re missing out on. It’s our hope that however well you know or don’t know Asiatown, you’ll discover something you just have to try from here. Now if you’ll excuse us, we’ve got a date with a bowl of bun bo Hue…

In This Feature:

Required Eating: 11 Restaurants in Asiatown You Can't Miss

From Cajun-Vietnamese crawfish to dim sum and Sichuan staples, these are our favorite places to eat.

06/22/2018 By Mai Pham

Getting to Know Houston's Asiatown of Today

Before 1983, the Asiatown we know and love didn't exist.

06/22/2018 By Dianna Wray

How to Spend a Day in Dun Huang Plaza

The Bellaire Boulevard strip mall can be overwhelming to newcomers. Here's an itinerary to get you started.

06/22/2018 By Abby Ledoux

4 Noodle Bowls You Need to Know About

Stir-fried or in a soup, a bowl of noodles speaks directly to the soul in any language, across all cuisines.

06/22/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

How to Party on Bellaire Boulevard

Karaoke is mandatory, of course.

06/22/2018 By Morgan Kinney

5 Sweet Treats You Won't Find Anywhere Else

Asiatown is a hotbed of desserts, from traditional to trendy.

06/22/2018 By Gwendolyn Zepeda

3 Great Spots for Reflexology and Massage in Asiatown

Kick up your feet and relax.

06/22/2018 By Abby Ledoux

5 Places to Try Bun Bo Hue

This spicy beef noodle soup is the new pho.

06/22/2018 By Mai Pham

Our 3 Favorite Supermarkets in Asiatown

And what to look for at each.

06/22/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

5 Reasons We're Obsessed With 85°C Bakery Cafe

Reason No. 1: The pastries.

06/22/2018 By Mai Pham

Skincare Saviors: Our 5 Favorite Asian Beauty Products

Get that youthful glow, with help from Houston's own Asian beauty stores.

06/22/2018 By Abby Ledoux

The Story Behind Asiatown's Vietnam War Memorial

The architect behind the memorial, Nghiep Nguyen, has a personal connection to the war.

06/22/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp