I disagree. Every time I've been there the food has been excellent. Imo best Italian in the city.
The new Top 100 restaurants list is out
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jh0400 said:
I'm surprised Grafiti Raw didn't make the list.
ETA: I also don't get the love for Kata Robata. The food is good, but the overall experience isn't great.
Kata Robata is stingy AF. Value for price is terrible.
I'm surprised Roka Akor didn't make the list at all. Their Omakase is a pretty good value for $108 and you get a stupid amount of really good food. Even if you don't get Omakase their normal menu is solid.
The read more was making my brain hurt and I want to be able to read this list in a way thats like ooh I need to check that place out.
- 1. LITTLE'S OYSTER BAR
- 2. TATEM
- 3. STREET TO KITCHENE
- 4. MARCH
- 5. HAMSA
- 6. THEODORE REX
- 7. JUN
- 8. MF SUSHI
- 9. TIM HO WAN
- 10. TRUTH BBQ
- 11. NAVY BLUE
- 12. GOLFSTROMMEN
- 13. SOTO
- 14. LE JARDINIER
- 15. NEO
- 16. AMRINA
- 17. NAM GIAO
- 18. NANCY'S HUSTLE
- 19. PONDICHERI
- 20. KATA ROBATA
- 21. BRENNAN'S OF HOUSTON
- 22. URBE
- 23. MAD
- 24. RIEL
- 25. VIOLA & AGNES NEO-SOUL CAFE
- 93 TIL
- AGA'S RESTAURANT AND CATERING
- BADOLINA BAKERY & CAFE
- BANH SOMTUM
- BARI RISTORANTE
- BCN TASTE & TRADITION
- BETTER LUCK TOMORROW
- BLIND GOAT
- BLOOD BROS. BBQ
- BLUDORN
- BORI
- THE BREAKFAST KLUB
- BRETT'S BBQ SHOP
- BURGER BODEGA
- BURGER-CHAN
- CARACOL
- COCHINITA & CO
- COLTIVARE
- CORKSCREW BBQ
- COSTA BRAVA BISTRO
- CRAFT PITA
- CRAWFISH & NOODLES
- CUCHARA
- DA GAMA
- DAVIS ST. AT HERMANN PARK
- DORIS METROPOLITAN
- ELRO PIZZA & CRUDO
- EUNICE
- FEGES BBQ
- GATLIN'S BBQ
- GIACOMO'S CIBO E VINO
- GOODE CO. SEAFOOD
- HIDDEN OMAKASE
- HIMALAYA
- HUONG SEN
- J-BAR-M BARBECUE
- KARNE
- KAU BA
- KHANG VIETNAMESE SANDWICH SHOP
- KILLEN'S BBQ
- KIRAN'S
- KOFFETERIA
- LA CRUDERA
- LA LUCHA
- LUCILLE'SE
- MALA SICHUAN BISTRO
- MASTRANTOS
- MIMO
- MOON RABBIT
- MUSAAFER
- THE ORIGINAL NINFA'S
- NOBIE'S
- ONE DRAGON
- PACHA NIKKEI
- PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE
- PHAT EATERY
- PIER 6 SEAFOOD & OYSTER HOUSE
- TH PRSRV
- PUEBLA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
- REZA PERSIAN GRILL
- ROOTS WINE BAR
- SQUABLE
- TACOS DOÑA LENA
- TEJAS CHOCOLATE & BARBECUE
- TINY CHAMPIONS
- TIO TROMPO
- TITAS TACOS HOUSE
- TONY'S
- TONY'S ITALIAN DELICATESSEN
- TRIS
- VERANDAH
- WINNIE'S
- XALISKO
- XOCHI
Texags desired additions:
Roka Akor
Rosie Cannonball
Loro
MF Sushi. I giggled.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
swimmerbabe11 said:
The read more was making my brain hurt and I want to be able to read this list in a way thats like ooh I need to check that place out.
- 1. LITTLE'S OYSTER BAR
- 2. TATEM
- 3. STREET TO KITCHENE
- 4. MARCH
- 5. HAMSA
- 6. THEODORE REX
- 7. JUN
- 8. MF SUSHI
- 9. TIM HO WAN
- 10. TRUTH BBQ
- 11. NAVY BLUE
- 12. GOLFSTROMMEN
- 13. SOTO
- 14. LE JARDINIER
- 15. NEO
- 16. AMRINA
- 17. NAM GIAO
- 18. NANCY'S HUSTLE
- 19. PONDICHERI
- 20. KATA ROBATA
- 21. BRENNAN'S OF HOUSTON
- 22. URBE
- 23. MAD
- 24. RIEL
- 25. VIOLA & AGNES NEO-SOUL CAFE
- 93 TIL
- AGA'S RESTAURANT AND CATERING
- BADOLINA BAKERY & CAFE
- BANH SOMTUM
- BARI RISTORANTE
- BCN TASTE & TRADITION
- BETTER LUCK TOMORROW
- BLIND GOAT
- BLOOD BROS. BBQ
- BLUDORN
- BORI
- THE BREAKFAST KLUB
- BRETT'S BBQ SHOP
- BURGER BODEGA
- BURGER-CHAN
- CARACOL
- COCHINITA & CO
- COLTIVARE
- CORKSCREW BBQ
- COSTA BRAVA BISTRO
- CRAFT PITA
- CRAWFISH & NOODLES
- CUCHARA
- DA GAMA
- DAVIS ST. AT HERMANN PARK
- DORIS METROPOLITAN
- ELRO PIZZA & CRUDO
- EUNICE
- FEGES BBQ
- GATLIN'S BBQ
- GIACOMO'S CIBO E VINO
- GOODE CO. SEAFOOD
- HIDDEN OMAKASE
- HIMALAYA
- HUONG SEN
- J-BAR-M BARBECUE
- KARNE
- KAU BA
- KHANG VIETNAMESE SANDWICH SHOP
- KILLEN'S BBQ
- KIRAN'S
- KOFFETERIA
- LA CRUDERA
- LA LUCHA
- LUCILLE'SE
- MALA SICHUAN BISTRO
- MASTRANTOS
- MIMO
- MOON RABBIT
- MUSAAFER
- THE ORIGINAL NINFA'S
- NOBIE'S
- ONE DRAGON
- PACHA NIKKEI
- PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE
- PHAT EATERY
- PIER 6 SEAFOOD & OYSTER HOUSE
- TH PRSRV
- PUEBLA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
- REZA PERSIAN GRILL
- ROOTS WINE BAR
- SQUABLE
- TACOS DOÑA LENA
- TEJAS CHOCOLATE & BARBECUE
- TINY CHAMPIONS
- TIO TROMPO
- TITAS TACOS HOUSE
- TONY'S
- TONY'S ITALIAN DELICATESSEN
- TRIS
- VERANDAH
- WINNIE'S
- XALISKO
- XOCHI
Texags desired additions:
Roka Akor
Rosie Cannonball
Loro
Hidden Omakase
Hidden Omakase is there
woops, I did not see it when I was reading/typing. have edited
No Killens STQ?
I know it's not the "hot" name it was 5-10 years ago but I'm a little surprised Uchi is not on the list.
The BBQ that is included is enough evidence for me to not pay attention.
I can enjoy all types of BBQ (fast food, bottom of the barrel etc). I don't mind Gaitlins or Feges, but come on. No where near the top of BBQ in Houston let alone top 100 food joints in Houston. Have had Feges 5 times now. Twice it came out somewhat cold (at peak hours). Gaitlines is just fine, but zero atmopshere for a BBQ joint. Not sure if they take that into account or not for that list.
In summary: This list is a no for me dawg. Plus the chronicle trying to get ppl to pay still is hilarious. We don't have a real newspaper in this town anymore....
edit to add: This list also makes me sad that I am old. Don't know or even heard of a large number of these places. I am behind the times it seems...
I can enjoy all types of BBQ (fast food, bottom of the barrel etc). I don't mind Gaitlins or Feges, but come on. No where near the top of BBQ in Houston let alone top 100 food joints in Houston. Have had Feges 5 times now. Twice it came out somewhat cold (at peak hours). Gaitlines is just fine, but zero atmopshere for a BBQ joint. Not sure if they take that into account or not for that list.
In summary: This list is a no for me dawg. Plus the chronicle trying to get ppl to pay still is hilarious. We don't have a real newspaper in this town anymore....
edit to add: This list also makes me sad that I am old. Don't know or even heard of a large number of these places. I am behind the times it seems...
A few other notable omissions:
Potente
State of Grace
Relish
Tiny Boxwoods / No. 5
Potente
State of Grace
Relish
Tiny Boxwoods / No. 5
jh0400 said:
A few other notable omissions:
Potente
State of Grace
Relish
Tiny Boxwoods / No. 5
Da Marco
WestHoustonAg79 said:
The BBQ that is included is enough evidence for me to not pay attention.
I can enjoy all types of BBQ (fast food, bottom of the barrel etc). I don't mind Gaitlins or Feges, but come on. No where near the top of BBQ in Houston let alone top 100 food joints in Houston. Have had Feges 5 times now. Twice it came out somewhat cold (at peak hours). Gaitlines is just fine, but zero atmopshere for a BBQ joint. Not sure if they take that into account or not for that list.
In summary: This list is a no for me dawg. Plus the chronicle trying to get ppl to pay still is hilarious. We don't have a real newspaper in this town anymore....
edit to add: This list also makes me sad that I am old. Don't know or even heard of a large number of these places. I am behind the times it seems...
It's not your age causing you to not hear of these places, it's your attitude. Your own post illustrates this. You're ignoring the list because you don't agree with 2% of it and then lamenting that you haven't heard of a large number of them.
Went to MF Sushi last night and it was excellent.
Gatlin's being on the list invalidates it to me. They seem like nice people but it's ordinary in its best day.
WestHoustonAg79 said:
The BBQ that is included is enough evidence for me to not pay attention.
I can enjoy all types of BBQ (fast food, bottom of the barrel etc). I don't mind Gaitlins or Feges, but come on. No where near the top of BBQ in Houston let alone top 100 food joints in Houston. Have had Feges 5 times now. Twice it came out somewhat cold (at peak hours). Gaitlines is just fine, but zero atmopshere for a BBQ joint. Not sure if they take that into account or not for that list.
In summary: This list is a no for me dawg. Plus the chronicle trying to get ppl to pay still is hilarious. We don't have a real newspaper in this town anymore....
edit to add: This list also makes me sad that I am old. Don't know or even heard of a large number of these places. I am behind the times it seems...
What kind of atmosphere are you talking about?
jja79 said:
Gatlin's being on the list invalidates it to me. They seem like nice people but it's ordinary in its best day.
It was quite good back in the days of a shed on 19th before the barbecue craze and moving to a brick and mortar.
I'm not sure how they're tied into things, but they get an exorbitant amount of love and publicity for the quality of their products and service. F&F is no different. Hell, they have a "chef" on the food network all the time.
I don't get it and I'm a sucker for backing local GOOF joints.
The number of people willing to waste money on something you can have at home for 1/100th the price is astounding.
No kidding. I don't see this new fad of "eating in restaurants" lasting much longer.GiggityAg01 said:
The number of people willing to waste money on something you can have at home for 1/100th the price is astounding.
Especially given the culinary feats coming out of my backyard.
Have you ever attended a football game or other athletic event that was available on tv?
we're not all poor
Panama Red said:No kidding. I don't see this new fad of "eating in restaurants" lasting much longer.GiggityAg01 said:
The number of people willing to waste money on something you can have at home for 1/100th the price is astounding.
Especially given the culinary feats coming out of my backyard.
I'm a pretty damn good cook but there's not a chance in hell I can replicate stuff coming out of the top restaurant kitchens.
Agreed. I grew up in the industry and can more than hold my own against good restaurants. The blackened cod and shrimp florentine I did Saturday had rave reviews.TarponChaser said:Panama Red said:No kidding. I don't see this new fad of "eating in restaurants" lasting much longer.GiggityAg01 said:
The number of people willing to waste money on something you can have at home for 1/100th the price is astounding.
Especially given the culinary feats coming out of my backyard.
I'm a pretty damn good cook but there's not a chance in hell I can replicate stuff coming out of the top restaurant kitchens.
But the top places have the success they do in one of the hardest industries to stay open for a reason.
I don't know...all my friends and family always say my regular Tuesday night Omasake is the best they've had.
Plus, it means everyone doesn't have to eat the same thing.
If one person doesn't like tomatoes, seafood, mushrooms, pasta, olives... that takes like.. a million foods out of the dinner rotation.
If one person doesn't like tomatoes, seafood, mushrooms, pasta, olives... that takes like.. a million foods out of the dinner rotation.
100%. You aren't shopping, prepping, cooking, taking special orders, etc.swimmerbabe11 said:
Plus, it means everyone doesn't have to eat the same thing.
If one person doesn't like tomatoes, seafood, mushrooms, pasta, olives... that takes like.. a million foods out of the dinner rotation.
Just having a drink and dropping a couple hundred bucks.
I'm just not in a stage of life anymore with young kids, tuition, and a mortgage to be able to do that all the time right now. But I'll always be a foodie and enjoy going out to a nice place with the Mrs. here and there.
I scoured the list 3 times and don't see "my backyard" anywhere. By rule this must make the list invalid by TexAgs standards as it is always mentioned anytime anyone asks for best restaurant recommendations.
All kidding aside.Booma94 said:
I scoured the list 3 times and don't see "my backyard" anywhere. By rule this must make the list invalid by TexAgs standards as it is always mentioned anytime anyone asks for best restaurant recommendations.
Something people often overlook is the setting and the service are just as important a factor in a high ranking as the food. Everyone has great nights, everyone has off nights. The great restaurants are just a lot more consistent and if they have an issue it's generally only in 1 of the 3 categories.
A great meal is as much about the experience as it is the food.
No doubt, Uchi is still one of the top sushi places in Houston. Their continual push of Soto is perplexing, as we eat a LOT of sushi and that place is incredibly overrated and overpriced IMO. Tried it a second time recently thinking maybe the first experience was a fluke, but nope. Presentation is more important than food there.
As far as MF is concerned, do yourselves a favor and get an omakase reservation there (not just at your table but the organized one). It is superb!
As far as MF is concerned, do yourselves a favor and get an omakase reservation there (not just at your table but the organized one). It is superb!
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They're in the old Pass and Provisions space, correct?Ragoo said:
Bludorn is entirely too low. Criminally low.
AgLA06 said:100%. You aren't shopping, prepping, cooking, taking special orders, etc.swimmerbabe11 said:
Plus, it means everyone doesn't have to eat the same thing.
If one person doesn't like tomatoes, seafood, mushrooms, pasta, olives... that takes like.. a million foods out of the dinner rotation.
Just having a drink and dropping a couple hundred bucks.
I'm just not in a stage of life anymore with young kids, tuition, and a mortgage to be able to do that all the time right now. But I'll always be a foodie and enjoy going out to a nice place with the Mrs. here and there.
Same. The Mrs. and I love a great dining experience but being so constantly busy with the kiddos makes it difficult to get to these places as frequently as we used to.
AGree that Gatlin's and Feges don't belong on the list. They are both fine, but not much betterWestHoustonAg79 said:
The BBQ that is included is enough evidence for me to not pay attention.
I can enjoy all types of BBQ (fast food, bottom of the barrel etc). I don't mind Gaitlins or Feges, but come on. No where near the top of BBQ in Houston let alone top 100 food joints in Houston. Have had Feges 5 times now. Twice it came out somewhat cold (at peak hours). Gaitlines is just fine, but zero atmopshere for a BBQ joint. Not sure if they take that into account or not for that list.
In summary: This list is a no for me dawg. Plus the chronicle trying to get ppl to pay still is hilarious. We don't have a real newspaper in this town anymore....
edit to add: This list also makes me sad that I am old. Don't know or even heard of a large number of these places. I am behind the times it seems...
100% agree, which is why lists like what the Chronicle does are really no-win. You can't compare some counter order spot to a full service restaurant that has wine program and a bar program. The effort in managing these types of places are so different it is almost impossible to compare.AgLA06 said:All kidding aside.Booma94 said:
I scoured the list 3 times and don't see "my backyard" anywhere. By rule this must make the list invalid by TexAgs standards as it is always mentioned anytime anyone asks for best restaurant recommendations.
Something people often overlook is the setting and the service are just as important a factor in a high ranking as the food. Everyone has great nights, everyone has off nights. The great restaurants are just a lot more consistent and if they have an issue it's generally only in 1 of the 3 categories.
A great meal is as much about the experience as it is the food.
But, still kinda fun to see such a list.
is Tiny Boxwoods really a "notable" omission?jh0400 said:
A few other notable omissions:
Potente
State of Grace
Relish
Tiny Boxwoods / No. 5
Sure. I'd also offer the counter. A small place with only a handful of tables, no buying power, limited revenue, and a small kitchen doing things to be compared to a big production is just as impressive. At least from the industry side of things.bularry said:100% agree, which is why lists like what the Chronicle does are really no-win. You can't compare some counter order spot to a full service restaurant that has wine program and a bar program. The effort in managing these types of places are so different it is almost impossible to compare.AgLA06 said:All kidding aside.Booma94 said:
I scoured the list 3 times and don't see "my backyard" anywhere. By rule this must make the list invalid by TexAgs standards as it is always mentioned anytime anyone asks for best restaurant recommendations.
Something people often overlook is the setting and the service are just as important a factor in a high ranking as the food. Everyone has great nights, everyone has off nights. The great restaurants are just a lot more consistent and if they have an issue it's generally only in 1 of the 3 categories.
A great meal is as much about the experience as it is the food.
But, still kinda fun to see such a list.
It's a lot easier (not necessarily easy) of a go if you are bankrolled and build out exactly what you want.
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