Key Takeaways
- Houston’s food scene is influenced by its location on the Gulf and the global flavors brought by immigrants.
- Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, and Mexican restaurants put an international spin on breakfast.
- From elevated to casual, dinner menus list dishes from all over the world, and Chinatown desserts aren’t to be missed.
Houston’s food scene is one of the top draws for this major Texas city. Drawing from its Gulf Coast location and infusion of recipes from immigrants from all corners of the globe, H-town’s restaurants reflect a diversity of cuisine options and unexpected fusions that sizzle and smoke their way to your table. In fact, following his visit to the city for “Parts Unknown,” Anthony Bourdain declared Houston a “wonderland of the strange and diverse.”
Here are the 27 best places to eat in Houston that you’ll want to make time for on your next Houston food crawl.
Best for Breakfast
Bādolina Bakery
For a delicate pastry-filled breakfast, head to Rice Village and Bādolina Bakery, a sweet bakery where the croissants, quiches and babkas are baked with a modern Middle Eastern and Israeli twist, paired with a fresh-brewed cup of coffee. Next door is the owner’s modern Israeli restaurant, Hamsa.
badolinabakery.com, 5555 Morningside Dr. Houston, TX 77005
Koffeteria
For more baked goods, check out the inventive rotating daily creations at pastry chef Vanarin Kuch’s Koffeteria in EaDo (formerly called Vietnam Town). From the savory, cheesy French Onion Soup Danish to Ube Snickerdoodles topped with salted egg yolk, this is where the one-time “Top Chef: Just Desserts” and “Chopped” contestant showcases his skills back in his hometown of Houston…