Our best eats

The 8 Houston Dishes We Couldn’t Put Down in September 2025

The plates that lingered on our palates this month—a birria feast built for two, a carrot course that redefines the root, and Nobie’s cult-favorite Dilly Bread.

09/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Big Tex

The Best New Foods at the 2025 State Fair of Texas

From deep-fried carbonara to a vegan Crunchwrap Supreme, here are the dishes you’ll want to line up for at Dallas’s biggest annual event.

09/23/2025 By Courtney E. Smith

Food News

NYC's Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Is Ready to Debut

Plus, get to know the new Heights ramen concept a little more.

05/03/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Slurp On

Japan-Based RAKKAN Ramen to Open Next Week at M-K-T Heights

The buzzy Houston neighborhood is suddenly becoming a hub for salty, umami noodle bowls.

04/29/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Pedestrian At Best

Food News: The First Main Street Patio Is Open

Plus, O.K.R.A. Charity Saloon has closed ... but get ready for something new.

03/15/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Wood-Fired Fun, Vietnamese Street Food

Tim Love's Levy Park restaurant Woodshed makes a pretty good sandwich.

10/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Midtown/Fourth Ward

Biscuits and gravy, sandwiches, classic creole, and sumptuous ramen.

10/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Afghan, Mexican, Turkish, Japanese, and a Sandwich

It isn't hard to indulge in a world of flavors when you live in Houston.

09/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Table for one, please

Where to Dine Solo in Houston

You don't need to stay home alone this Valentine's Day.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Just Eat It

Our Favorite Meals When It's Time to Stress-Eat

What's better than a plate of cheesy enchiladas? Anyone?

01/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Noodlin' Around

Ramen? At a Breakfast Spot? It's On.

EggHaus is offering a special dish for the rest of the year.

12/10/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Drink It Up

Truth BBQ Brisket Ramen Is Back at Ramen Tatsu-Ya

You have one chance to get this piping-hot bowl of awesomeness.

08/22/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Kae-dama!

Slurp This Brisket Ramen to Cure Your Fall Blues

JINYA Ramen Bar marries Japanese and Texan customs with this piping-hot bowl.

11/21/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Food & Wine Road Trips

6 Hotspots For Austin's Asian Cuisine Boom

From temaki to tomatillo steamed buns, we got you covered.

09/21/2018 By Veronica Meewes

The Essential Guide to Asiatown

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

Mudbugs in a Bowl

Our Latest Obsession: Clamoring For the Crawmen at Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Ramen Tatsu-Ya's take on crawfish will have you wanting more.

05/03/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Yoda Man

The Best Thing at Ramen Tatsu-Ya Is...Brussels Sprouts?

Not feeling noodles? Load up on veggies instead.

11/07/2017 By Alice Levitt

Bowled Over

Republic Diner Is Back October 3 With a New Ramen Menu

The Heights Korean eatery is serving up free noodles to celebrate.

10/02/2017 By Alice Levitt

Wasabae

Houston's Best Japanese Food, According to Chef Jean Philippe Gaston

Where to find the best sushi, katsu and more.

08/11/2017 By Julia Gsell

Cold as Ice

A Spicy Special at Ramen Tatsu-Ya For the Sweaty Season

Cold ramen? Yes, please.

05/23/2017 By Joanna O'Leary