"Ocean Palace is quite literally a palace. The Chinatown institution is the largest dim sum restaurant in Houston, and it runs at full tilt, especially during weekend brunch. Expect all the delicious dim sum regulars: pork shu mai, turnip cake, har gow shrimp dumplings, those fun crispy crab croquettes with the little claw sticking out, and a seemingly infinite amount more. Pluck what you want from the carts whipping around the enormous dining room. Whether you go with a group of five or 50—Ocean Palace can handle it." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi