2024

at Bun Cha Ca Da Nang

Come experience the Vietnamese Dumplings at Bun Cha Ca Da Nang in Alief part of Chinatown on Sunday Nov 10. Bun Cha Ca Da Nang is one of the featured restaurant on the Dumpling Trail Month Event. Did you know dumplings come in different shapes and forms around the world? Featured dish is called Bánh Bột Lọc -- made with pork and shrimp inside of clear-looking and chewy tapioca wraps.

Dumpling Trail 2024 is an event hosted by Houston Asiatown Tours throughout the month of November. For more info: Houston Asiatown Tours Dumpling Trail Month and Facebook Event "Explore the Houston Asiatown Dumpling Trail through the Southwest & International Management Districts from November 1-30"

After lunch, we are going to tour around the Ha Oanh Plaza for boba tea. The whole event last 2-3 hours. More info to come...

UYE = Unofficial Yelp Event = You pay what you consume

at Fo Guang Shan Chung Mei Buddhist Temple

This is an one-of-a-kind meetup. We are going to meet at Fo Guang Shan Chung Mei Buddhist Temple 休斯頓佛光山中美寺 for a vegetarian lunch at Water Drop Teahouse and tour the temple afterwards. 

We first meet at the entrance of the temple by the first pillar on the left (if weather not permitting, we meet inside by the information booth). Because the restaurant doesn't take reservations, we have to wait until everyone arrives and then walk in at the same time.

The prayer service should end about 12:30. We can observe the activities while touring the temple. We may have a tour guide to lead us.

Water Drop Teahouse serves vegetarian dishes with seasonal dishes. Be prepared to bring cash as we are going to share the total cost of the meal at the end. After the meal, we can tour around the garden area and enjoy the fall foliage etc.

at Ocean Palace, Houston TX

If you are curious about Asiatown and would like to experience the Asian foodie culture, join us at this Chinatown Crawl meetup event on Saturday November 2, 2024. You get to experience a variety of traditional dim sum at the elegant and contemporary Ocean Palace in the heart of Chinatown.

All guests must RSVP through Eventbrite to receive updates, featured dishes and intricate details of each dish. Vegan option is possible but will accommodate separately.

At the end of the brunch, we will collect your share of the meal. It covers dim sum, drinks (alcoholic beverages excluded), tax and tips. We will accept cash or apps only. Please message the host if you have any dietary restrictions.

Due to limited space, reservation is required. Suggested donation is $5. Proceeds from registration are donated to the featured nonprofit organization - Houston Bears {HoustonBears.org). Donation and processing fee are not refundable. 

at Neway Restaurant & Lounge

Calling all karaoke enthusiasts. Let Chinatown Crawl HTX and Houston Bears give everyone time in the spotlight! This event comes with a 6-course meal. Location is at Neway Restaurant & Lounge, Dun Huang Plaza 2nd Floor.

Event starts at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 7 pm. You can start singing as soon as you get there. There is no cost to sing from the list of songs on the machine.

MENU (Chinese 6-course meal):

Walnuts Shrimp w/ Mayonnaise Sauce 核桃蝦球

Kung Pao Shrimp 宮保蝦球

Sizzling Beef Fillet w/ Black Pepper Sauce 鐵板黑椒牛柳

Mongolian Beef 蒙古牛肉

Kung Pao Chicken 宮保雞球

Peking Duck 正宗北京片皮鴨

Starches:

Flat Rice Noodle w/ Beef 乾炒牛肉河粉

B.B.Q. Pork Fried Rice 叉燒炒飯

Appetizers:

Handmade BBQ Pork Buns 手工叉燒包

French Fries 薯條

Edamame w/ Sea Salt 海鹽毛豆

Crispy Vegetable Egg Rolls 香脆素菜卷

Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings 椒鹽雞翼

COST:

Everyone will share the cost of total bill, approximately $38-45. 

RSVP required at Eventbrite

at Avalon Diner, 8823 Katy Freeway, Houston TX

Come out to celebrate the PRIDE MONTH with a breakfast at this LGBTQ-friendly brunch restaurant.

You can come at anytime around 9 am, restaurant opens at 7 am. Since the restaurant gets really busy on Sundays, you don't have to wait for everyone to show up. You can start your breakfast at any time.

COST:

If you are here for the breakfast UYE, you just pay your own meals.

#FoodIsLove #LoveIsLove #LGBTQPride #Applaud 

at Quan Yin Vegan Restaurant, Houston TX

Join us for a family-style vegan lunch on Sunday April 21, 2024.

We will start at Quan Yin Vegan Restaurant (10804 Bellaire Blvd, enter from Wilcrest Dr) at Lion Square. After lunch, we will drive to San San Tofu (6445 Wilcrest Dr) to check out the vegan merchandise. Finally, we will head to TeaFix (6938 Wilcrest Dr) for some delicious boba tea or other desirable drinks.

Bring cash. We will share expense during lunch. The goal is $20 per person, depending on what we eat. Prices have increased in 2 months. I can't guarantee the price in April.

Pay for your shared meal

RSVP is highly recommended. Seating limits is 20 people. 

at Lion Square, Asiatown Houston TX

Please join me and my vegan friends for a fun vegan foodie adventure in Houston Asiatown. We will start a delicious lunch at Quan Yin Vegan Restaurant at Lion Plaza on Bellaire Blvd. After lunch, we will drive to San San Tofu to check out vegan merchandise. Finally, we will head to Tea Fix for vegan desserts. 

This is a pilot event. Official event is in April.

For those who don't know, UYE means Unofficial Yelp Event = Pay for your own meal

RSVP not required

at Hmart Kaka'ako, Honolulu HI

Please join me and my friends for a fun foodie adventure in Honolulu HI. I heard about Kaka'ako and Ward Village areas got lots of Asian restaurants that comprises my Chinatown Crawl format. Since there are so many restaurants to choose from, I will rely on Yelpers' reviews and local knowledge to come up with a progressive style dining UYE.

Join the conversation on Yelp Talk to help us plan 

For those who don't know, UYE means Unofficial Yelp Event = Pay for your own meal

RSVP not required

at 75 BBQ & Hot Pot Buffet, Houston TX

Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon in the style of Chinatown Crawl UYE on. This is our 10th annual Lunar New Year celebration.

This is to repeat my popular UYE from 2018 - I repeated 5 times in a year. First, we will have lunch buffet at 75 BBQ & Hot Pot Buffet. Then, we drive to 85C Bakery & Cafe for Desserts and Shopping.

First stop: 75 BBQ & Hot Pot Buffet for lunch. We will be seated by 11:30 am. If this is your first time, please watch self guided tour video: Hot Pot Buffet Intro. It's $24.99 + Tax & Tips (that's $1 cheaper than 2018). Your meal includes ice cream, hot pot, BBQ and sauces. Premium items & drinks are not included.

Next stop: 85C Bakery Café - Shopping for breads & pastries at approximately at 12:40 pm. This might be a challenge to give you a personalized tour due to the weekend crowd. Expect standing in line. We will decide at that point. We can talk about yudane (baking method) and squid ink bun.

For those who don't know, UYE means Unofficial Yelp Event = Pay for your own meal

RSVP recommended ***Download Zodiac Placemat here****