We went to the Burger Palace based on a recommendation from the concierge from our hotel (Homewood Suites). Despite the poor signage on the outside, the inside is trendy and comfortable. Our server was very friendly and we were seated in minutes upon arrival. We were eating at 2:00, the restaurant was about half full and the service was perfect. I saw where other posters had slow service... It appears that was addressed.
We ordered the Texas Cheeseburger and the Napa Valley burgers with Sweet Potato fries. The food arrived on nice plates, nice presentation and fresh. OH MY GOSH.... the first bite of this burger was absolutely amazing! The bread was incredible and the meat literally melted in my mouth (ordered medium). The fries were ""to die for"" and served in a separate dish... crispy, sea salt... YUM!!!
I consider myself pretty well experienced in burgers having had burgers all the way from East Texas to San Diego with plenty in between. This burger was the best I have ever tasted... I was surprised and did not expect it based on the Asian influence. I figured only good ole Texas joints would have the best burgers... I am wrong. This burger was the best. They use Akaushi beef (which I had never heard of) and it was amazing!!! We came up with a more descriptive name -- ButterMeat. Named for the fact that it melts in your mouth like butter. Funny thing, the meat is actually VERY healthy and lacks the bad fat of butter.
If you enjoy burgers.. I highly recommend giving Burger Palace a try. You will walk away amazed at how good the burgers are. I live 3 hours away and can't wait to eat here again on my next visit to Houston.
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