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China Bear has got to be one of the best buffets in Houston. Their food is very good and they even carry some dishes atypical of other buffets. Their sushi is actually at par with ones you can get...
China Bear has got to be one of the best buffets in Houston. Their food is very good and they even carry some dishes atypical of other buffets. Their sushi is actually at par with ones you can get from sit-down Japanese restaurants. Their spicy shrimp balls are awesome, makes me wish I never moved 4 hours away to Temple.
The service is always good - drinks are refilled almost instantaneously and the servers are pretty nice. The only bad part? They're always packed! The buffet line is incredible - pick off-peak hours if you don't want to stand around an empty tray of food while the kitchen staff brings out a fresh batch...
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This hole-in-the-wall eatery has the best Japanese rice bowls I've ever had. If you want authentic, this is it. Nothing fancy - no hibachi chefs or steak-wrapped sushi, just honest-to-goodness...
This hole-in-the-wall eatery has the best Japanese rice bowls I've ever had. If you want authentic, this is it. Nothing fancy - no hibachi chefs or steak-wrapped sushi, just honest-to-goodness Japanese comfort food. They even show Japanese shows on their TV [Sakura channel!].
This hidden gem serves up their lunch entrees with miso soup [one of the best I've had] and they have a full line of the more popular Japanese drinks - Ramune, and Santori among others...
The downside? It's almost impossible to find. Definitely, though, once you've been to Yorimichi you'll definitely keep coming back for more.
A note: there's also a Japanese store right next to them, so if you get the urge to copy some of Yorimichi's dishes you can get everything you need from the next-door store...
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I hated the Honda service centers in Houston - they took forever and they're not the nicest. So when my Honda needed servicing after my move to Temple I was more than ready to look for a new service...
I hated the Honda service centers in Houston - they took forever and they're not the nicest. So when my Honda needed servicing after my move to Temple I was more than ready to look for a new service center. I narrowed it down between an Austin dealer and Cleo Bay. Was I glad that I went with Cleo Bay!
First off, I brought my vehicle in on a Saturday, they were packed to the rafters and they promised my car back in 2 hours. TWO hours! that's impossible in Houston! And the best part? They actually got it done in less than 2 hours.
Their staff was very nice and knowledgeable and very accomodating, can't really ask for more!
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Contemporary furniture prices almost always equate to higher price tags, Eurway seems to be the exclusion to this rule. Their prices are actually closer to Ikea's than to Cantoni's or DWR's.
Their...
Contemporary furniture prices almost always equate to higher price tags, Eurway seems to be the exclusion to this rule. Their prices are actually closer to Ikea's than to Cantoni's or DWR's.
Their products are all sturdy, good quality furniture - none that are signed or stamped [like DWR] but I've seen the same furniture go for twice what you'll pay in Eurway in other websites.
They only have one very cramped showroom in Houston, somewhat hard-to-find and very unimpressive from the outside. Inside, it's all very modern room settings that let you imagine what that orange couch will look like in your room.
The selection, though excellent is somewhat limited. There are not a lot of options with regards to the wood and the fabric [They had a beautiful couch with the most gorgeous shape but it was an unfortunate shade of yellow!]. Keep an eye on their website as they always clearance out discontinued products at REALLY good prices.
Customer service is excellent - we bought something in Houston and picked it up from Austin - and all arrangements were made graciously by our CSR. They have limited delivery though, so if you don't live in Metro Houston you will either have to pick it up or pay shipping costs.
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Ok, ok, anyone who's got half a brain will find Hung Dong kind of a turn-off namewise. Makes you think that they specialize in porn videos [or worse!]... Trust me, if you can get over the initial...
Ok, ok, anyone who's got half a brain will find Hung Dong kind of a turn-off namewise. Makes you think that they specialize in porn videos [or worse!]... Trust me, if you can get over the initial shock over the name and the pungent smell typical of Asian stores, this market is well worth a trip to Beltway 8 [easiest way to get there].
For a such a small store, they have a really wide selection. They have everything you'll need for your stir fry, udon, sushi or whatever Asian dish you've got in mind. Their full-service meat counter serves up the freshest meat I've had in the US... and their freezers hold some of the most interesting food stuffs known to man [frog legs among others]...
By the way, Hung is pronounced Hoong, still, a pic of the sign alone is worth a visit...
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Let's face it, Ikea is really geared more towards apartment dwellers than those who pay mortgage. Their smaller-scale furniture at rock-bottom prices work well for people just starting out.
Their...
Let's face it, Ikea is really geared more towards apartment dwellers than those who pay mortgage. Their smaller-scale furniture at rock-bottom prices work well for people just starting out.
Their Houston store is Texas-sized and holds an impressive array of basic furniture as well as pretty much every home decor/accessory you can [or the Swedish mind] can think of. On top of that, their cafe is also pretty impressive - good food at Ikea prices, it's really a one-stop shop.
A caveat: obviously, because of their low prices, their quality is not always the best. Every now and then you end up with missing pieces or scratched furniture - but then, that's small trade-off for being able to furnish your whole bedroom for the price of one nightstand at West Elm...
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I always go there for their lunch buffet, and though the price is pretty hefty compared to your usual buffet place, it's well worth it. They're Zagat rated so there's a good clue.
Their chapatis...
I always go there for their lunch buffet, and though the price is pretty hefty compared to your usual buffet place, it's well worth it. They're Zagat rated so there's a good clue.
Their chapatis [or naan] are the best and almost everything else in their menu is good. Their food is never too spicy - spices are very subtle and you don't get anything too overpowering, which is good for people who can't handle heat [not me!]. My only complaint is that although their food is great, the selection is not that wide. I would love to see more than 2 or 3 variations of curry and tandoori chicken...
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** Ok, I'm blind. I picked the Killeen location when I meant to select TEMPLE. Sorry :) Tried to change the location but can't see the option to do that **
I have been to a lot of Texas...
** Ok, I'm blind. I picked the Killeen location when I meant to select TEMPLE. Sorry :) Tried to change the location but can't see the option to do that **
I have been to a lot of Texas Roadhouses and this is the best by far. Their service is always great and efficient and we've never had to wait longer than 15 minutes on a busy day.
For those who've never been to Roadhouse, their sweet rolls served with cinnamon butter are reason enough to pay them a visit. Along with the bread, diners are also provided a bucket of roasted peanuts. Half the fun of going to Roadhouse is cracking your own peanuts and chucking the shells to the floor. It makes for an interesting and fun ambiance. Shell-covered floors, coupled with the western memorabilia and the requisite armadillo cradling a beer bottle, definitely makes Roadhouse one-of-a-kind.
As for the food, well, it's downright awesome. Their chicken fried steak is the best I've ever had. Their other steaks are all hand-cut and aged to perfection and always come out perfect, and for the price - an excellent deal. Try their cactus blossom [fried onion] with its cajun horseradish sauce and you'll be well on your way to gastronomic heaven.
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Having recently moved from Houston to Temple, my biggest gripe was the lack of good Asian buffets to go to. We saw Buffet Palace's tv ad and decided to give it a try and drive all the way to...
Having recently moved from Houston to Temple, my biggest gripe was the lack of good Asian buffets to go to. We saw Buffet Palace's tv ad and decided to give it a try and drive all the way to Killeen. Coming in, I can't help but notice that the exterior looked like Todai's in Houston. Inside, it was nice and clean wooden booths. We were pleasantly surprised by the selection - a decent sushi selection [no sashimi, though], all clearly labelled and described, crab legs, crawfish, and the requisite buffet fare [cheese wontons, gen. tso's chicken, pepper steak... that kind of thing]. But, in addition to the usual suspects, they had Korean food - bulgogi, korean barbecue, some soups and an udon bar. Their beef bulgogi is awesome and reminds me of the beef bowl at my favorite mom n'pop Japanese eatery in Houston. Their dessert buffet is pretty good too - their sour cream pound cake is just great.
The service, though not bad, is not good either. I guess they just have a whole lot of customers so sometimes they end up getting too frazzled.
Other than the sometimes lacking service, I don't have any other complaints about this place. Give them a try and you'll definitely keep driving back for more.
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Just like everyone who's already reviewed Pignetti's, I only have praise for their food. Awesome pastas and above average desserts. The ambiance is very good too, even if it does get very crowded,...
Just like everyone who's already reviewed Pignetti's, I only have praise for their food. Awesome pastas and above average desserts. The ambiance is very good too, even if it does get very crowded, and yes, the tables are a bit too close together so forget about getting up once you've been seated. It's HARD to navigate around all those other diners. The somewhat unimpressive building is in the old part of downtown Temple where construction is making parking a hell. The interior is very nice, though. Country Italian flourishes with nice photographs make an interesting field for your eyes to roam while waiting for your food.
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