Fusion Follies

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am: Houstonia’s Spiciest Takes on Houston’s Fusion Cuisine

Bao buns? No ma’am. Pho kolaches? Yes ma’am. Here’s what we’re loving—and side-eyeing—in Houston’s fusion food scene.

09/15/2025 By Erica Cheng

Tasty times

The Top Dishes Houstonia Editors Ate in July

This month was filled with an epic waffle from Agnes and Sherman, fall-off-the-bone ribs from Pizzitola's, bolo-top egg waffles from Hong Kong Food Court, and possibly the best chicken Parmesan in Houston.

07/31/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Croissants, Cubed

Asiatown Trendsetter Debuts Houston's First Viral Korean Cream-Stuffed Pastry Shop Le Kream

Stuffed with cream in flavors like matcha and yuzu, these cube-shaped croissants are selling out fast—and flooding Houston’s feeds.

07/18/2025 By Erica Cheng

Weekend Feast

Where to Devour Great Dim Sum in Houston

From traditional pushcart service to holes-in-the-wall, you can satisfy your cravings any day of the week.

05/27/2025 By Emma Balter and Mai Pham

Best of Both Worlds

Agnes and Sherman Gives Houston the Asian American Diner It Deserves

Look for dishes like a savory scallion waffle and al pastor fried rice at this highly anticipated new Heights restaurant by chef Nick Wong.

05/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Year of the Snake

The Top Lunar New Year Celebrations in Houston This Year

We’re marking the holiday with firecrackers, lion dances, red envelopes, and so much more.

01/21/2025 By Rosemary Akpan, Uvie Bikomo, and Meredith Nudo

Weekend Feast

Great Restaurants for Dim Sum in Houston

From traditional pushcart service to holes-in-the-wall, you can satisfy your cravings any day of the week.

12/31/2024 By Emma Balter and Mai Pham

Melting Pot

Vuji Café Wows the Heights with Tex-Asian Sandwiches

The latest fusion to hit Houston puts Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavors in between two slices of Texas toast.

07/31/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

A Culinary Loss

Remembering Alex Au-Yeung, Phat Eatery Owner and a Friend to Many

After the chef lost his battle with cancer, friends share stories of a generous and humble man who always looked out for them.

04/08/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Family Portrait

Fung’s Kitchen Is Built on Generations of Hong Kong Expertise

Meet the prolific family behind the Houston restaurant famous for its Cantonese-style live seafood.

03/27/2024 By Emma Balter

Pressed in Houston

How Houston-Based Banyan Foods Made Texans Love Tofu

The homegrown company went from humble beginning to being the largest manufacturer of tofu in the state.

03/07/2024 By Melissa Hung Photography by Michael Starghill

Steaming Bowls

These Noodle Soups Are Houston’s Comfort-Food Favorites

Where to get the best phở, bún bò Huế, ramen, and sopa de fideo.

12/11/2023 By Emma Balter

Drink Culture

Asian Ingredients Star in Some of Houston’s Best Cocktails

Local restaurants are giving their bar menus Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean flair.

11/16/2023 By Lauren McDowell

Mango Everything

New Asiatown Dessert Shop Goes through 500 Cases of Mangoes a Week

The Houston location of Hong Kong’s famous Hui Lau Shan is a mango lover’s dream.

08/02/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Explore Asia

Asia Society’s New Interactive Exhibit Is Unlike Anything Else

The Houston center’s permanent exhibit allows visitors to explore five Asian countries, and in doing so, find commonality and a sense of community.

07/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Salty Kitty

Behind This New Speakeasy’s Cat Door Lies a Hidden Oasis

Mèo, a new hidden bar in the Heights, sports strong dive bar vibes while serving top-notch craft cocktails and dim sum.

06/02/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Hidden Gems

Discover Houston's Best Community-Led Grocery Stores

Discover authentic ingredients, tantalizing tastes, and diverse cultural flavor at one of these great community-oriented grocery stores.

07/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

SUNDAY MUST-DO

Have a Nice Day Is the Pop-Up Market You Need To Know

The collective is celebrating one year with its biggest vendor market at POST Houston this Sunday.

05/20/2022 By Amarie Gipson

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19 Episode 3 Recap: Noodles and Rice and Everything Nice

The remaining chefs dive deep into the world of Asian cuisine.

03/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Chowing Down

Washington Corridor is Gaining a Famous Atlanta-Based Franchise

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen highlights hip pan-Asian meals for Houstonians.

11/05/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

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