Reasons to Love Houston

Houston Is the Best City in the Country to Eat on a Budget

Here are our favorite bites under $10.

04/09/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sando Paradise

The Top Spots in Houston for a Great Sandwich

Whether you want a banh mi, po'boy, or a classic deli sub, these restaurants have you covered.

03/25/2025 By Claire Anderson, Sofia Gonzalez, and Brooke Viggiano

Little Saigon

Vietnamese Restaurants in Houston That Always Hit the Spot

In Houston, you can get way more than just bánh mì and phở—although we have plenty of recs for that too.

06/12/2024 By Emma Balter and Phoebe Gibson

Seasons of Vietnam

A Year in Awesome Vietnamese Food You Can Eat in Houston

From following weather changes to traditional holidays, here’s your year-round guide to local Vietnamese cuisine.

03/27/2024 By Minh Truong Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Let's Turn Up the Heat

From hot Korean fried chicken to poke with an attitude, we sought the burn this week.

03/10/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Birria! Plus More Banh Mi

Look who's cooking up some juicy beef cheek for Tacos A Go Go.

03/03/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

Yelo Cheers up Sandwich Game with Inventive Banh Mi

The newest addition to Katy Asian Town is now open.

03/02/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Goat Masala, Brisket, Buttery Wagyu

We run though some greatest hits as the need for comfort food really sets in.

12/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

An Unparalleled Lunch

Our 6 Favorite Spots for Vietnamese Takeout

Fulfill your banh mi sandwich craving, or maybe it's pho time?

05/19/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Hello Yelo

Phat Eatery Owner, Popular Chef Team Up for Banh Mi Spot

Look for sandwiches and coffee at Katy Asian Town this summer.

03/11/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

GOOFing Around

The Banh Mi at the New Les Ba'get in the GOOF Shines

Now up past the Loop, the popular Les Ba'get still has the good stuff.

05/15/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

The New Way to Eat a Banh Mi: In a Croissant

At Banh Appetit, the sandwich might come in second to addictive fries and drinks.

11/29/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Parking Lot Throwdown

How to Freshen Up Your Texans Tailgate This Season

If you feel like stepping outside brisket, we have a few ideas.

08/22/2018 By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Hot Streets

Les Givral's Banh Mi Remains an On-the-Go Necessity

We sing the praises of this Midtown eatery's classic sandwich.

07/17/2018 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Gem Within a Gym

5.ATE Café Harnesses the Power of Fresh

An affinity for heights isn't required to eat here, but it helps.

10/04/2017 By Emily Oberton

Our Top 10 Restaurants in Alief

Southwest Houston is more than just "Little Saigon," and we've got a diverse line-up of dining options to prove it.

07/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

Asian Inspiration

Vietnamese Happy Hour? Le Colonial's Got It

Vietnamese frites, wings and baguettes are on Le Bar Bites menu.

04/17/2017 By Alice Levitt

Sweeter by the Dozen: 12 Restaurants We Love In Sugar Land

The dining scene in Fort Bend County gets finer by the day.

01/24/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Leather & Wood

The Four Seasons' Bayou & Bottle Opens

Chef Richard Sandoval calls the lobby bar "the living room of Houston."

01/19/2017 By Alice Levitt

Farewell to the Flesh

Vegan Banh Mi and Other Vegetarian Delights at Duy Sandwiches

Turns out, meat isn't necessary in creating a satisfying Vietnamese feast.

05/31/2016 By Mai Pham