Spending time in Spring Branch West? Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Spring Branch West, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Roostar Vietnamese Grill
Topping the list is Vietnamese and vegetarian spot Roostar Vietnamese Grill, which offers sandwiches and more. Located at 1411 Gessner Road, Suite I, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,160 reviews on Yelp.
This is the original location for the local two-outpost chain. The restaurant serves Vietnam-inspired street food, such as banh mi, rice boxes and wings. The spot also makes its own aioli and pickles the veggies in house.
Try the Special banh mi, made with pork belly, ham and pate, as well as the beef combo box, and the alphabet soup. (Check out the entire menu here.)
2. Pampa Grill & Market
Next up is Argentine and Latin American spot Pampa Grill & Market, situated at 10111 Hammerly Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The spot serves soup, salad, sandwiches, roasted meats, pasta, pizza and more.
On the menu, look for the Argentina Grill Parrilladas (short ribs, flank, skirt, chicken, Argentinean sausage & blood sausage), the pepito sandwich (outside skirt steak, egg, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, ham and cheese) or the Romana chicken milanesas (breaded chicken, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic and tomatoes). (Explore the rest of the menu here.)
3. Papa Yu
Sushi bar Papa Yu, which offers poke and desserts, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1037 Blalock Road, 4.5 stars out of 122 reviews.
The menu features dishes like poke, sushi rolls, dessert and signature drinks. Try ordering the Papa Fresh Mix Bowl (tuna, salmon, green onion, pickled radish, edamame, masago, seaweed salad, fresh pineapple, crispy onion with choice of base) or the Shaggy Dog roll (crab meat on top of a shrimp tempura roll, topped with sweet eel sauce and spicy mayo). (Here's the rest of the menu.)
4. 99 Ranch Market
99 Ranch Market, a seafood market, international grocery store and imported food spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 316 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1005 Blalock Road to see for yourself.
This national chain has stores in New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, Nevada, California, Oregon and Washington. The global Asian foods supermarket offers fresh produce, meat and seafood. The store also boasts an in-house bakery, a bulk section to purchase rice and other ingredients, a food court and a toy store. (Check out weekly specials here.)
5. Korea Garden Restaurant
Check out Korea Garden Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 315 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Korean spot at 9501 Long Point Road.
This spot has been serving up Korean cuisine since 1983. The menu offers favorites such as barbecue, rice, noodles, soup, fish, hot pot and more.
From the menu, start with the Kimchi Jeon (pan fried pancake with kimchi in flour batter) and then order the bulgogi barbecue (thinly sliced marinated rib-eye), which you can cook on the grill at your table. Dining with a group? Order the $99 platter, which serves five and allows everyone to share. Don't forget the sikhye (Korean sweet rice drink), which is served after you finish your meal. (The rest of the menu can be found here.)
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