America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
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Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Houston using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
American: Midwest Coney Connection
- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews) - Address: 2825 S Kirkwood Houston, TX 77082 - Categories: Hot Dogs, Chicken Wings, American - Read more on Yelp
Chinese: Pepper Salt
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews) - Address: 5257 Beechnut St Houston, TX 77096 - Categories: Chinese, Chicken Wings, Fast Food - Read more on Yelp
Cuban: RC by the Pound Cuban Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews) - Address: 17756 Katy Fwy Ste 7 Houston, TX 77094 - Categories: Cuban - Read more on Yelp
Greek: Big Bite
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews) - Address: 5335 Washington Ave Houston, TX 77007 - Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Greek - Read more on Yelp
Indian: Everest Curry Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews) - Address: 10502 Huffmeister Rd Ste A Houston, TX 77065 - Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Indian - Read more on Yelp
Italian: Casetta Cucina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews) - Address: Houston, TX 77005 - Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian, Food Stands - Read more on Yelp
Japanese: Sushi Tex Mex
- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews) - Price level: $ - Address: 2333 Aldine Mail Route Rd Ste 3 Houston, TX 77039 - Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts - Read more on Yelp
Korean: Seoulside Wings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews) - Price level: $$ - Address: Houston, TX 77003 - Categories: Food Trucks, Korean - Read more on Yelp
Mexican: Carnitas Huandacareo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews) - Address: 17355 Fm 529 Houston, TX 77095 - Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican - Read more on Yelp
Thai: Thai Way 6
- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews) - Address: 8574 Hwy 6 N Houston, TX 77095 - Categories: Salad, Soup, Thai - Read more on Yelp
Vietnamese: Vinh Huong
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews) - Price level: $ - Address: 11209 Bellaire Blvd Ste C27 Houston, TX 77072 - Categories: Specialty Food, Vietnamese - 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 332 metros.