


Made with iron and protein-rich teff flour, injera is like a pancake that functions as both both a utensil and a plate. When most people think of Ethiopian food, they think of injera, the sourdough flatbread that accompanies every meal. Try some at Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe (912 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006). Many mediterranean dishes have made their way into mainstream diets, like falafel (fried chickpeas), hummus (chickpea spread), and schwarma (marinated lamb or chicken). Mediterranean fare uses a lot of whole grains, olives, grapes, vegetables, fruits, seafood, and poultry or lamb. You can find some at DDK Kabab & Grill (9348 Bellaire Blvd Houston, TX 77036). Kebabs (grilled meats) are typical on a Pakistani menu, often involving spicy and flavorful ground meats. Pakistani cuisine is similar to North Indian food, though it usually incorporates more meat and is influenced by cuisines from other regions in Asia.

If you want South Indian cuisine, which is vegetarian, go to Shri Balaji Bhavan (5655 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77036). Try it all at Biryani Pot (6509 Westheimer Rd B, Houston, TX 77057). Make sure to order a side of naan, a soft, fluffy flatbread.

Indian cuisine is also known for it’s curries, like masala (tomato-based), paneer (spinach-based), korma (cream-based) and vindaloo (the spiciest). Popular dishes include tandoori chicken (roasted, spiced chicken) and samosas (a crispy pastry filled with potatoes, onions, peas and spices). Indian cuisine is flavorful, rich and aromatic, but it can be daunting to navigate a menu without some guidance. You can find them in restaurants around the city, though Pho Saigon Vietnamese Noodle House (2808 Milam St Ste D, Houston, TX 77006-3599) and Les Ba’get Vietnamese Cafe (1717 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-1241) are two good choices. Popular dishes include spring rolls (soft rice paper wraps filled with meat, vegetables and noodles), pho (a rice noodle soup), bahn mi (a sandwich served on french baguette), and bun (a vermicelli noodle bowl). Vietnamese is one of Houston’s most popular ethnic foods, since the city has one of the largest Vietnamese populations in the country. Try it yourself at Lucky Palace Korean Restaurant (8508 Bellaire Blvd,Houston, TX 77036). Popular dishes include bulgogi (Korean barbecue), bibimbap (rice, vegetables and meat) and kimchi (fermented cabbage). Korean food should be popular with many Texans, since it uses a lot of beef. Get an order of schnitzel and a side of sauerkraut at Rudi Lechners (2503 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77063). Texas cuisine has its fair share of German influence, so if you’re a fan of barbecue link sausage, than you’ll probably love bratwurst. Houston’s most popular Polish restaurant is Polonia (1900 Blalock Road, Houston, TX 77080). Signature dishes include Polish sausage, pierogi (savory or sweet filled dumplings), golabki (cabbage rolls), bigos (hunter stew) and golonka (pork shank). Polish food also tends to be pretty meat and starch heavy.
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Try the bangers and mash (sausage and potatoes) or the full english breakfast (sausage, beans, tomatoes, egg, ham, toast and more) at The Red Lion Pub (2316 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019) or The Queen Vic (2712 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098). If your palate is adventurous and you’re thinking about making Houston your new home, here are the cuisines, and restaurants, you’ll want to check out.īritish food often gets a bad rap for being too starchy, but there is nothing quite as satisfying as a hearty meat pie or a crispy order of fish n’ chips. A product of the city’s diversity is an abundance of ethnic food. Though it’s only the fourth most populated American city, Houston recently surpassed New York City as the most racially and culturally diverse metropolis in the nation.
