A good broth makes a huge difference in your ramen soup! It's easy, as I show you in the video (below). Basically, it's simply boiling chicken until the fat has emulsified into the water, ma… Read More

I had such high hopes for the reincarnation of the legendary Prince's Hamburgers. Since 1934, Prince's was a favorite in Houston for great burgers. Long before Whataburger was the hometown f… Read More

When I lived in Chicago, I often stopped into pizza shops for a slice or two. But when I moved to Houston in 2013 I was amazed that by-the-slice is hard to find. It's taken for granted in Ch… Read More

My last bottle of Huy Fong sriracha sauceAnybody who loves sriracha sauce knows by now that the beloved Huy Fong brand is difficult to find in recent months. I live near Houston's Chinatown… Read More

When last I wrote about Hotline Burger's new store in Sharpstown, it was about how they still had not opened. Their new location at 8880 Bellaire Blvd Suite P, Houston, Bellaire Gessner Shop… Read More

Last October, Kroger announced that they intend to purchase Albertsons in a $25 billion deal."The deal, which is expected to close in 2024, would combine two of the largest supermarket chain… Read More

Liberty TacoI was on my way to an appointment on a recent morning and got there early, as I've done before. I'd gotten in the habit of stopping in to a Subway nearby, but on this morning the… Read More

I'm a big fan of food YouTuber Mike Chen. I've been following him for years. He's a creative and engaging personality who really knows food. But there is one thing he does that bugs the… Read More

Photo by Min An, PexelsI recently had a great barbecue pulled pork sandwich at The Burger Joint in Houston (see video below). When I told several friends about it, all three Texas nativ… Read More

Yes, they sell camel milkLooking for camel milk? Or a whole lamb's head? I explored a big Middle Eastern grocery store in Houston that sells that and much, much more. Almadina Supermarket&nb… Read More

Whataburger without A-framePhoto: Houston Historic RetailFew people cover the retail food industry as well as Houston Historic Retail (HHR) does. A recent post of theirs examines the one-tim… Read More

Mayuri Indian Cuisine is worth trying. I will go again, even though I found fault with some things. I'll warn you now: This review is about more than the food and service, and it gets a bit… Read More

The so-called "Chinese hamburger" is not a hamburger at all. Put simply, it's a loose-meat sandwich. Between the buns of a "Chinese hamburger" is shredded or coarsely chopped pork… Read More

Trill:  An adjective used in hip-hop culture to describe someone who is considered to be well respected, coming from a combination of the words "true" and "real". ~ Urban… Read More

Cowboys & Indians, Houston TXI took my friend Jeff to Cowboys & Indians in Houston, Texas for his birthday recently. We both like Indian food, and of course we're big fans of Mexican… Read More

This is probably the worst bus stop design I've ever seen. Located at the intersection of Bellaire and Gessner in southwest Houston, Texas, it wastes space that could have been used as more… Read More

Exploring the city just got easier, thanks to interactive digital kiosks. Video below.IKE Smart City digital kiosk in ChinatownPhoto: Tom Eats HoustonWalking through Houston's Chinatown… Read More

Hotline Burger #2, ChinatownPhoto: Tom Eats HoustonHotline Burger has a new location in Sharpstown, on the cusp of Chinatown. You can find it on the west end of the Bellaire Gessner Shopping… Read More

My dog CharlieWe love our dogs and try to give them their favorite foods. But sometimes those are expensive. At other times, they might be picky eaters. Is that dry kibble just not cutt… Read More

Bun KababThis little fast food-style restaurant was, probably, doomed from the beginning. Bun Kabab, a halal Pakistani eatery now permanently closed, had a bad location working against it.&n… Read More

It was a good run, really. James Coney Island became a Houston institution after humble beginnings as a hot dog stand in 1923 in the city's downtown. "It wasn't until forty years later that… Read More

Worst McDonald's in America?Photo: HoustonArchitecture.comOne of the worst McDonald's restaurants I've ever been in is closing – finally. I've been in a lot of creepy, downright fright… Read More

When you're grocery shopping, it's important to check the dates on the foods you buy. Today I was in Fiesta Mart in Houston's Sharpstown neighborhood and found six cartons of liquid egg… Read More

Prince's Hamburgers has a long history in Texas, especially in Houston. It is probably the most iconic, most legendary burger restaurant in Space City. And yes, I mean moreso than the belove… Read More

Public transportation is a great way to explore a city. Whether by bus or train, it can be a lot of fun to just get on and ride. Play tourist in your own town, see the sights. Discover… Read More

My sign photo, viewed over 3,100,000 times!Texas is not known for pizza. I moved to Houston nine years ago from Chicago, one of the best cities for pizza, where it seems you can find slices… Read More

The heavy rains we've had recently in Houston, Texas have been beneficial to local wildlife. Precious, life-giving water sustains all, and for some it's a place to breed and grow to maturity… Read More

Imagine you own a restaurant. You want to advertise (brag about) one of your most popular items. Let's say it's a Japanese restaurant and you're especially proud of your sushi. What kin… Read More

I spent half of my adult life in Chicago, where the food is great but the crime is out of control and the winters are harsh. I’ve been in Houston now for nine years and I’ve disc… Read More

A scened from Blade Runner?Nope. One of The Rice Box restaurants.I just had to share this very cool restaurant with you. "The Rice Box" is a Chinese restaurant in Houston with a futuristic… Read More

I started Tom Eats Houston to review the local food scene. This is still a new venture, but I've already "diversified" my efforts by adding sleep videos to my YouTube channel. I've adopted t… Read More

Photo: ridemetro.orgIn case you haven't heard yet, the Houston Astros won the World Series. There was a big parade downtown on Monday, November 7 to celebrate that win by tying up the city's… Read More

And You Thought Texans Were Tough?At the grocery store today (H.E.B.), some customers were talking of "shortages" on the shelves. I saw none, to be honest, at least nothing significant. … Read More

This is huge. Kroger announced today that they intend to purchase Albertsons in a $25 billion deal that will rock the retail grocery industry."The deal, which is expected to close in 2024, w… Read More

Ramen From Heaven?  Watch onYouTubeAlmost everybody, it seems, has eaten ramen noodles. But if the only ramen you know is the kind you get as a dried brick that you get for less than 30… Read More

A disappointing experience at Shawarma King in Houston! My combo plate of chicken and beef shawarma was dry and flavorless. The fries were unremarkable. The tabouleh was nearly flavorle… Read More