Lunch will always be memorable at Vuji Cafe - Review - Houston - The Infatuation
"We appreciate the simplicity of Vuji Cafe. There are no flashy attention-grabs at the counter-service Heights restaurant—just a menu of eight delicious sandwiches and a few cold brews. Like chopped chicken sandwiches coated in ginger sauce, and dessert-style sandos layered with ube, all tucked between two pieces of fluffy Texas toast. We love the bulgogi ribeye that combines griddled meat, spiced kimchi, and corn cheese—which tastes like a crash course in KBBQ. And the sandwiches with salmon roe and tuna belly remind us that straightforward bites are still intricate. photo credit: Vuji Cafe The space is equally as relaxed as the menu. It consists mostly of wide-leafed plants in a wide open space for studying or reading a book. If people aren't popping a squat and quietly enjoying a sandwich on the raised stairs inside, they’re giggling with their friends at one of the tables over Thai tea. Vuji Cafe is for when you need a quick lunch, or the goal is to check off every sando on the menu. Food Rundown photo credit: Gracie Henley Bulgogi Ribeye Sandwich The tangy spice of the kimchi perfectly balances the sweetness of the ribeye. Plus, the gratuitous use of melted cheese and sweet pieces of corn make this the first portable corn cheese we’ve ever seen. Order this when you don’t have 45 minutes to grill your own bulgogi. photo credit: Gracie Henley Negitoro Tuna Sandwich When we think of a “tuna sandwich,” we often picture minced cans of albacore, but here, it involves expert cuts of tuna belly and loin. The result is a sando filled with pieces of fish you’d expect to find at an upscale sushi spot. Plus, the salmon roe tucked between the bread gives the dish a new texture and keeps the meal from going too soft. photo credit: Gracie Henley Hainan Chicken Sandwich Think of a chicken salad sandwich that got a good-paying job in finance, and you have this dish. Chopped chicken pieces are lathered in a tangy ginger sauce and tipped with a bit of cilantro. The result is a sando that feels familiar but is interesting enough not to feel like they’re reinventing the wheel. photo credit: Gracie Henley Ube Pandan Sandwich This sandwich is for people who either have a serious sweet tooth or want to channel their inner 4th grader and have dessert for a meal. The main components are decadent ube and fluffy pandan spreads with sliced strawberries in the middle. There are a few thin wafers at the center of this dish, but the main crispness comes from perfectly toasted bread." - Gianni Greene
