The 22 Best Restaurants In Houston's Chinatown - Houston - The Infatuation

"Even though San Dong Noodle House feels specifically designed for utility and carry-out purposes—all dine in utensils are of the to-go variety, for example—the comforting menu of Taiwanese noodle soups and pan-fried or steamed dumplings erase any cramped-quarters seating discomfort. A fulfilling meal for two here totals up to less than $20, meaning you can save your coins for dessert or a couple of extra rounds of karaoke. Bring cash, tip the cashier, and don’t bother asking for any takeout container: just grab what you need from the shelf. What to order: 牛肉麵 (roast beef noodle), 鍋貼 (pan fried pork dumplings)" - chelsea thomas, gianni greene