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…
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.
Getting to Know Houston’s Asiatown of Today
Before 1983, the Asiatown we know and love didn't exist.
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.
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.
How to Party on Bellaire Boulevard
Karaoke is mandatory, of course.
5 Sweet Treats You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Asiatown is a hotbed of desserts, from traditional to trendy.
3 Great Spots for Reflexology and Massage in Asiatown
Kick up your feet and relax.
5 Places to Try Bun Bo Hue
This spicy beef noodle soup is the new pho.
Our 3 Favorite Supermarkets in Asiatown
And what to look for at each.
5 Reasons We’re Obsessed With 85°C Bakery Cafe
Reason No. 1: The pastries.
Skincare Saviors: Our 5 Favorite Asian Beauty Products
Get that youthful glow, with help from Houston's own Asian beauty stores.
The Story Behind Asiatown’s Vietnam War Memorial
The architect behind the memorial, Nghiep Nguyen, has a personal connection to the war.
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