Henry J.
Yelp
Good ol' Panda Express. I swore to myself that I would not step foot in one. But as the Duke of Manchu Wok at ORD, I thought to begin imposing my imperial empire over Chinese fast food of IAH as well.
In short, the food TASTES a bit healthier than some of the other Chinese fast food joints. They're not as salty (lower sodium!), not as greasy (lower fat!), and not as sweet (lower sugar!).
Now, just because I said "lower" doesn't mean "low." In fact, one casual glance at their calorie evaluation would destroy any notion of healthfulness. With that in mind, don't come here hoping for some waist-slimming fare. This is gut-busting for real.
As with most other Chinese fast food places, you start with your basic two-entrée or three-entrée selection. Start with a starch--either noodles or fried rice (I went with fried rice, because no meal is complete without rice, how stereotypical). There are some entrées labeled as "smart," for their low calorie content. Keep in mind that low calorie here is still like picking a Whopper over a Triple By-Pass burger. There are also some premium entrées, like honey walnut shrimp, which was actually delicious (translation: Extra fattening).
All in all, this is not a bad place if you're hungry for something more flavorful than the watered-down martinis at airport restaurants or high-priced burgers.