Recently opened restaurants in the Houston area

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August 7, 2024
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Recently opened restaurants in the Houston area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits. They found that the average person dines out about three times per month for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).

As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (62%), followed by fast food (57%) and fast casual (54%). Contemporary casual (32%) and bar and grills (25%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Houston using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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Southern Jerks

- Rating: 0.0/5 (0 reviews)
- Address: 2118 Lamar St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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El Helmya

- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 6119 Wilcrest Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Egyptian
- Read more on Yelp

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BunSlut

- Rating: 3.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3214 South Lp West Houston, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Big Chicken

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 107 Yale St. Ste 100 Houston, Texas
- Categories: fast food, Chicken Shop, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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Turner's Cut

- Rating: 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 811 Buffalo Pk Drive Ste 160 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Sambal Chef

- Rating: 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 6833 West Sam Houston Pkwy South Houston, Texas
- Categories: Malaysian, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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Tumble 22

- Rating: 3.8/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 10403 Katy Fwy Ste 100 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Korean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Little Taco Shop

- Rating: 3.8/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3411 Kirby Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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Nara Sushi Ramen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 9013 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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Soju Blues

- Rating: 4.1/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 9938 Bellaire Blvd. Ste A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Karaoke
- Read more on Yelp

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La La Land Kind Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3502 South Shepherd Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Gyro Hut

- Rating: 4.3/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5885 San Felipe St. Ste 200 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Paris Baguette

- Rating: 4.4/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 9110 Bellaire Blvd. Ste C Houston, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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RAKKAN Ramen - Galleria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1717-B Post Oak Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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NoriNori

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 9938 Bellaire Blvd. Ste G Houston, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Bars, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai Tail

- Rating: 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1402 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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The Marigold Club

- Rating: 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2531 Kuester St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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Tacodeli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1715 Post Oak Blvd. Ste C Houston, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Kazzan Ramen & Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 191 Heights Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Ramen, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Turmeric Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Shepherd Drive Ste 100 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Vuji Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 718 West 18th St. Ste H Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Ruchi's Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 10618 Clay Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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SALA Thai Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 223 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Haywire

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 947 Gessner Road Ste A100 Houston, Texas
- Categories: New American, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Duck N Bao

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5215 Kelvin Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

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Tacos Doña Lena

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1805 West 18th St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Granger's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Binz St. Ste 120 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 82 metros.

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