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Houston Chinatown House of Bowls Review

Hong Kong Style Cafe review

House of Bowls review

Hong Kong Style Cafe in Chinatown, Houston

A hong kong style cafe spot in Chinatown remembered for tea and an overall positive visit.

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Sara's review

Our visit and review

Would Go Again
“Nam Nam Nam! This is true Hong Kong style food (mind you, HK style food is nothing like Chinese food, it has its own twist and flair).”

Sara's full firsthand review

Nam Nam Nam! This is true Hong Kong style food (mind you, HK style food is nothing like Chinese food, it has its own twist and flair). This is a good restaurant to try out when wanting something different than typical Oriental fare. I enjoy visiting HOB on a quiet weekend night when theirs not much happening... I have tried a few of the noodle dishes: Shrimp Chow Fun (wide rice noodles tossed with shrimp and egg sauce) & Singaporean noodles (thin vermicelli noodles cooked with curry spices and vegetables). The rice dish such as the curry shrimp fried rice is delicious. Unique and fragrant, unlike regular fried rice. The shrimp chow fun is creamy with a silky egg sauce and tenderly wrapped with soft flat rice noodles. The Singaporean noodles are great here - not too salty but has a good curry taste. I actually get nice and full when eating the grub here. Their are no msg like symptoms after eating here, atleast I havent experienced it. Lastly, ordering the hot milk tea is a must here! Its nice and strong with a good tea taste. Pair it with the HK style french toast and you're set to end your meal! The french toast is eggy, soft and creamy at the same time. You'll get loads of butter and condensed milk in between your bite - but its all goood! Try it if you're a fan of french toast but want something a bit unique. I've been here twice so far and have been pleased with good service and hot fresh food. Big portions of food with a low price. The menu is quite large and can be overwhelming. I'll definitely be visiting soon again and trying other items that I have experienced yet. I'd say HOB is a casual spot when looking into having a relaxed meal with family or friends. Until next time!

What we tried

Sara's visit centered on tea, milk tea, vermicelli, fried rice. The strongest impression was the quality and flavor of the items that stood out, along with the overall experience around them.

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The experience

Service felt friendly and attentive. The atmosphere leaned relaxed and easygoing.

Who might enjoy it?

Coffee or tea drinkers and families or small groups.

Would we go again?

Yes. The overall experience was strong enough to revisit.

Your review questions, answered

What did Sara order?

tea; milk tea; vermicelli; fried rice

What does Would Go Again mean?

An enjoyable experience we'd return for. See the full rating scale →

Where can I find current hours and the menu?

[Link to current hours and menu once available.]