Silk Road

Dim sum restaurant · Upper Kirby

Silk Road

Dim sum restaurant · Upper Kirby

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2929 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77005

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Handmade dim sum with flavorful teas and unique cocktails  

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2929 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77005 Get directions

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+1 713 661 5669
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The 8 Best Dim Sum Restaurants In Houston - Houston - The Infatuation

"Silk Road is in the lobby of a Courtyard Hotel, partitioned off though in full view of the check-in counter. But the food makes up for the slightly strange atmosphere. The crispy shrimp cheung fun is a masterpiece of texture and technique, with shatteringly crisp yet plump shrimp innards surrounded by a silky rice noodle. The cordyceps dumplings are chewy wonders of dim sum engineering, with bundles of mushrooms spilling out of a green wrapper. Everything here is memorable, except for the bland pan-fried chow fun noodles. Order a pot of tea (we like the oolong osmanthus), and go early, because the most popular dishes can sell out within an hour of opening." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, mai pham

https://www.theinfatuation.com/houston/guides/best-dim-sum-houston
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Silk Road - Review - West University - Houston - The Infatuation

"Silk Road is an upscale dim sum restaurant in Upper Kirby that trades the push carts and big banquet tables of a classic dim sum parlor for something even more casual. And by that, we mean it’s in the usual breakfast dining area of a Courtyard Marriott, where clean white tabletops and pretty dishware do their best to distract you from the fact that someone just asked for extra towels at the front desk 10 feet away. The effect is part fine dining, part off-brand speakeasy—if that speakeasy specialized in soup dumplings and shared a wall with the business center. The food is mostly good, with handmade dumplings and a few standout bites, but the pricing leans Four Seasons while the portions whisper “light snack.” This isn’t the place to relive your nostalgic Hong Kong dim sum feast, but if you’re not phased by unconventional atmospheres and steep prices, Silk Road is worth a stop. Food Rundown Stuffed Tofu Skin The tofu skins are nice and crispy and the shrimp are juicy. These are good, but petite. photo credit: NICOLAI MCCRARY Xiao Long Bao The wrappers are thin, delicate, and filled with a savory broth that pairs nicely with a splash of black vinegar. The texture of the meat inside is a little softer than we like, but still satisfying. photo credit: NICOLAI MCCRARY Cheung Fun Silk Road’s signature dish arrives as four thumb-sized bites filled with fried shrimp, instead of the usual small pile of rolled noodles. At $13, they’re pricey—especially if you want more than a bite or two. photo credit: NICOLAI MCCRARY Siu Mai These pork and shrimp dumplings came out rubbery and topped with overly fishy tobiko. The weakest of the bunch—skippable. photo credit: NICOLAI MCCRARY Stir-Fried Vegetables A simple but solid mix of bok choy and mushrooms in a light broth. Not your classic dim sum side, but a nice way to balance the table. photo credit: NICOLAI MCCRARY" - Nicolai McCrary

https://www.theinfatuation.com/houston/reviews/silk-road-westpark-dr
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The Best New Restaurants in Houston, Texas in July 2025 | Eater Houston

"Houston diners have been especially intrigued by this new dim sum spot that recently opened in the Courtyard by Marriott hotel near West University. Named after the term for the ancient trade route that stretched from East to West, Silk Road serves a combination of classic and more inventive dim sum classics (siu mai, har gow, char siu, and crispy shrimp cheung fun), plus a bevy of complementing teas, including green, white, oolong, and black teas sourced from northern Thailand (caffeine-free options are available). For those imbibing, the restaurant also serves beer, wine, and cocktails infused with Asian-diasporic flavors, including sake lychee martinis, lemongrass lemon drops, berry tea mimosas, and a green tea-rosemary Old Fashioned." - Brittany Britto Garley

https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-texas-best-new-restaurants
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radarling

Google
I was skeptical... I really was. Dim sum restaurant in a hotel? It was only because it was so close to West U that I gave it a try but I am so happy I did! Everything I tried was delicious including some classic renditions of old favorites that I have always loved. They hit it out of the park. I particularly liked the stir fried noodles (beef). The noodles are made fresh in house and it was awesome! I also particularly liked the turnip cake which is something I merely tolerated when getting dim sum at other sites. If you like turnip cake, this might be the best I've ever had. It's a different experience than I was expecting since most places I have been at have slow or cart service with food that has been under warmers. Everything we ordered was made fresh for us and arrived hot. Very traditional and very tasty. Highly recommend if you live in the West U or surrounding region! It's nice to know we don't have to continue to drive to Chinatown for our ~monthly dim sum outing.

Puneet Sharma

Google
Food and service were great. A little over priced. More artistic and upscale than down to earth. Best soup dumpling i have had in Houston. The Bao baked was not what I expected; it was underwhelming. The mushroom dumpling was nice, but not worth $13 for 3 dumplings. The soup dumpling was worth the price and so were the noodles. Turnip cake was good, nothing special.

Jing Jing

Google
The tofu skin rolls were so good, but the radish cakes were just so-so. Overall the food quality and flavor were fresh and good. I will come back here again. Service was fine, the waiters got confused about other tables orders with ours, but they made corrections very quickly and the attitude was good. The atmosphere was cozy and clean.

Allmosts

Google
This place is a hidden gem tucked inside the Courtyard Hotel. The dim sum here is incredibly delicate. You can tell everything is handmade, even the chili oil. I tried almost the entire menu, and we loved every single dish. The lava bao was so soft, filled with rich, sweet egg yolk.They disappeared before I could even snap a photo. The egg tart instantly brought me back to the ones I had in Hong Kong. The shrimp rice noodle rolls were smooth and beautifully presented. The crispy tofu skin with shrimp also goes perfectly well with sweet plum sauce. Ha Gao, Shumai, Juicy Dumpling, spareribs, custard bun and chasiu pork bun are also delicious. I don’t know how can they make the bun super soft. Service was attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Perfect for hosting guests. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Rosa Wong

Google
This Hong Konger can't have enough of their fresh ingredients, made from scratch sauces, high grade tea leaves and delicate dim sum. I went back again and again to make sure the quality is consistent ... and yes it is still solid as hell. So graceful they brought this level of culinary art to Houston, and the space provides elegant comforts without the pretentious fine dining vibe. Yes, there's always good dim sum for less in Chinatown, and this place is for people who appreciates fine food up a level.

S R

Google
Fantastic food. This place is A+ for their dim sum. Everything we had was good. The cheung fun crispy shrimp is highly recommended for its texture and flavor. The har gow, xiao long bao were excellent too. As was the custard bao. Very good service. Currently the menu is small but the restaurant has plans to expand the menu and add more chefs. It is a pricier dim sum place but has great food quality to match our The restaurant is in the Marriott courtyard lobby. You won’t see a sign from outside.

Jon Lim

Google
Hot take: This might be the best dim sum in the city. You certainly pay a premium, don’t get me wrong, but every dish we got was good with no regrets. What we got: Egg tarts Char siu bao Pork shortrib Tofu skin rolls Siu Mai Cheung fun, crispy shrimp I would very much like to go again.

Gary Yip

Google
This is the best dim sum place in town. It is expensive but the quality is great! The taste matches what they charged. The chili oil is delicious and full of chili aroma! They are currently soft-opening and the tea is free for this month. We will come again.
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Kira L.

Yelp
Food - solid dimsum that you can find in the loop in houston, they are planning to expand their menu in the next few months. Recommend the crispy shrimp rice roll, soup dumplings, turnip cake. Price is definitely slightly higher priced and could be priced lower and better given the portion. In the long run might not be the best pricing strategy Service - attentive friendly Ambiance - clean modern, decent seating and spacing, inside Marriott, decent parking
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Diana J.

Yelp
Service is decent. Set up is weird bc it's inside Marriotts hotel and u can see the lobby. I really wanted to like this place. It was very clean and open. Problem is, this is the most expensive dimsum I ever had that was mediocre or worse. I'm pretty sad it came out to be like $200 in dimsum for a small number of plates that were not even that good. I should have went to the standard dim sum Asian places. I left hungry. Seriously, $13 for shrimp Cheong fun that was the smallest crap I ever seen. Nuts. This is dim sum. It was trying to be too elevated without paying off. Do not recommend. Update with comment. Not it was more than that cost and then with tip. That' an average if everyone was eating but mostly my friends didn't eat much to anything. I paid bc I fekt bad nobody was really eating and I was just eating bc it was expensive. Shrimp cheongfun for $13 is not f-inf average. It was also only like 2"x2.5"x 0.5" for four bites. Average is not that. You're lying to yourself. My dim sum average plate is double that amount of food too.
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Jeremy T.

Yelp
I visited here with small group on a busy Sunday with no reservations and was still able to be seated....just at the bar area with a view of the pool...at a tiny little table. They offer made from scratch dim sum with homemade chili oil and have really good service. We tried the 1st four menu items (Cheung Fun with Crispy Shrimp. Sui Mai, Har gow, and xlb), with Stir-fried Noodles with beef, and Custard Bao. We also tried the Lemongrass Pandan Butterfly Tea. We then added a 2nd order of custard bun and a bbq pork bun. I found the custard bao to be pretty pricy at $10 for 2. However, it's high quality and you can taste the real vanilla, unlike the standard custard buns at other dim sum places. Chung Fun w Crispy Shrimp - probably my favorite due to the taste and texture and highly recommend. Stir fried noodles - really good and flavorful but if you're sharing with 4 people you won't get a lot as it comes on a small plate. Sui Mai- I thought it was pretty standard Har gow - same as above, pretty standard. Xlb - these are really good, but kind of small. You receive 5 in an order. Bbq Pork Bun - interesting and sweet with the sugar dough-pineapple bun, but good. Homemade chili oil and vinegar - I liked their chili oil a lot, as did the rest of my party. Tea - starts off blueish, then white, then purple. Interesting science involved here. However, I'm more interested in taste with my tea and I would have stuck with jasmine or tried a different one next time. Although our group had a view of the pool area, I would like to return and sit in the main dining area next time to get the larger table.
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Rebecca S.

Yelp
I'll start by saying that service was great. And this is just personal preference, but I have come to realize that upscale dim sum cuisine is not for me. For my personal taste, I prefer access to more soy sauce and chili oil. The jasmine tea was really great, I could taste the quality on this tea and really appreciated it. All of the dishes felt like they needed a little more seasoning to me. My favorite was the soup dumpling and the lava bao was a must. I would return for a cocktail or tea with the lava bao.
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Leslie K.

Yelp
Very hard not to compare to a standard dim sum restaurant. The sticker shock: my son requested the $20 bowl of fried rice!! The chow fun was good too. Recommend: crispy shrimp cheung fun and soup dumplings (they now have specific spoons for the xlb). I can't say that we would return regularly, but would consider for special occasions.
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Jennifer G.

Yelp
Jasmine tea was outstanding as well as the Lava Bao and Cha Siu Bun. Chicken Puff was tasty, but ice cold. We said something and their response was we'll get you next time. Seating and opening needs to be smoother. They opened late, and although we were on time for our reservation and waiting patiently, they sat a bunch of people before us. We ordered first but our items came last. Not ideal.
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Eric B.

Yelp
Wife surprised me with a visit for Father's Day. We just got back from Vegas and waited 2-hours for one of our favorites, Din Tai Fung. I think Silk Road could go toe to toe with them. Definitely worth the hype. Get there before the word gets out! Definitely worth the 5 stars. The big surprise of the menu was the egg dessert. I was very reluctant with trying one after a bad past experience with one in Hong Kong. Everything was so delicious and the service was top notch. The best party is that it's in the lobby of a Courtyard Marriott!!!
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Greg H.

Yelp
Incredible experience. While it seemed odd to dine in lounge of a Marriott Courtyard, it actually added to the charm. Food was fresh, flavorful, and well presented. Service was beyond good. This place is an absolute gem.
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Am K.

Yelp
Great experience again! Saturday lunch here was fantastic! In addition to Cheung Fun - crispy shrimp and har gow, we ordered Ham Sui Gok which wasn't to my taste but we Loved all the other items we ordered. Service is fantastic! Ambience is great!
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Lanha T.

Yelp
Silk Road is located inside the Courtyard Marriott. We booked a reservation on Open Table for 11 am when they opened. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated with a decent amount of seating. The tea cups on our table were unfortunately dirty with lipstick stains but were quickly replaced. The menu is limited compared to what's offered at typical dim sum places but we ordered enough for the two of us. They were out of the Cordysep Dumplings and ran out of Har Gow as I placed a to go order later in our meal. The staff were attentive and nice in general. The food itself was overall good but for the higher prices and small menu I will most likely stick to Bellaire.
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Jackie K.

Yelp
We had a great lunch at Silk Road. Tucked into the lobby restaurant of a Courtyard Marriott on Westpark (between Buffalo Speedway and Kirby), this restaurant is a delightful surprise. The food and service were both wonderful, and we really enjoyed our dim sum lunch. We tried all of the classic dim sum dishes: har gow (shrimp steamed dumplings), xiao long bao (pork soup dumplings), and chasiu bao (steamed bbq pork dumplings)--all were yummy and well prepared. When we were ordering, they also encouraged us to try the shrimp cheung fun, which is apparently their signature dish. It was great--a hot dish, with shrimp pieces wrapped in rice paper with crunchy with fresh veggies. Service was very nice, and they were super sweet letting the kids open the dim sum baskets and showing the kids how to eat the soup dumplings.
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Jessica S.

Yelp
Only got the mushroom buns as take out and I am floored at how delicious it was. Paired with their in house XO/chili oil sauce which was the right amount of herbal goodness with spicy kick. Will definitely be back to try more things!! So glad this quality dim sum made its way here
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Hayley F.

Yelp
Located in Courtyard Marriott, Silk Road is a wonderful addition to the hotel, and also to the dim sum scene in Houston. Must eat: 1. Har gow: skin was thin, and the filling was fresh 2. Xiao long bao: skin was thin, filling was proportionate to the wrapper, and the soup was flavorful 3. Crispy shrimp cheung fun: thin skin, and the shrimp was fried to perfection. Definitely a good contrast to the smooth texture of the skin 4. Baked BBQ pork bun: the top layer was a little over baked, in my opinion, but the filling was very good 5. Lava bao: saltiness was perfect, and the proportion of filling to bun was perfect. 6. Their housemade chili: paired well with all food, and the spice level was perfect The staff were super friendly, and courteous. The restaurant is small, thus reservation is highly recommended. There aren't many food items in the menu, but the essential dim sum food are all there.
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Susan W.

Yelp
What a surprise and delightful first visit! We were surprised the location is inside the hotel. We had pretty low expectations at that point! We just ordered three items to start. First item came out and we were blown away! Housemade Chow Fun noodles. Then we had Soupy Dumplings and the Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun. We then ordered BBQ Pork Buns and Egg Rolls. Everything was really delicious and delicately made and presented! I was highly impressed with the quality of the dim sum. I will definitely be back to try the other items. Tyler our server also told us they are working to expand their menu offerings. I am looking forward to my next visit! What a nice surprise to have really amazing dim sum in a hotel lobby!!! Tyler said that "The chefs are from Thailand and they were from a Michelin Awarded Hotel Restaurant". You can taste the authentic flavors! This is a must try!!!
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Michele L.

Yelp
I've debated posting a review because sometimes I'm selfish and don't wanna share a place that's so good that they fill up and I won't be able to get a table, but I'm not a gatekeeper, so here we are. Plus, I really do want this place to do well, because I fully intend on coming back. My girlfriends and I came here after work to try this hidden gem of a restaurant! When I say this dim sum was delicious, I fully mean it. The mushroom bao was SO cool, the shrimp/prawns in the har gow were huge, and everything tasted so good. Recommended dishes to try: Shrimp har gow, xiao long bao (delicious soup inside!!), mushroom bao, and the crispy noodles with gravy. Oh, and when they offer you their imported, authentic tea from Asia, ACCEPT IT! Both the jasmine and chrysanthemum teas were sooo smooth and fragrant. As far as service goes, every single person we encountered was so nice and helpful and friendly. They were so attentive! Our cups were never left empty, and empty steam baskets were never left on the table. The team here is truly exceptional. This restaurant is located inside the Marriott Courtyard off Westpark Drive. Yes, it may seem like a strange location, but both parking and tables were ample. The restaurant is clean and well lit, with a trendy bar side further back. We were informed that the chef is actually a Michelin star chef from Thailand who heads this restaurant, and it is clear he knows what he's doing! The official grand opening won't be for another couple weeks (they've only been open for about two weeks, per the owner), and I can't wait to eat more of this food!! Y'all come out and give it a try for yourself!

Joel S.

Yelp
My wife and I recently enjoyed a great meal at this hidden gem in the West U area. In my opinion, this is on the upscale side for a Dim Sum restaurant. The location is tucked into the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott on Westpark drive. Kind of like a Dim Sum speakeasy, I don't think that there is even a sign. Our service was attentive and offered multiple suggestions that were all delicious. Everything is made-to-order, no waiting for the carts to trundle by. We enjoyed the color-changing Lemongrass Pandan Butterfly Pea herbal tea which was both tasty and entertaining. I also had a Green Tea Rosemary Old Fashioned from the bar which was unique and worked well. Try the Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun, and of course the XLB and Siu Mai.
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Johnny Y.

Yelp
Having try everything since the 80's, work at 4 different dimsum place when I was in high school Golden bo, golden palace, Fungs kitchen and Fu Kee dynasty (the Same chefs goes around and they all taste the same with no quality). I Travel around the world and I have to say this is the best dimsum in Htown period. Yauatcha Soho was amazing but the Yauatcha in the Galleria have potential but bad concept $$$$ with valet and terrible parking). Just my opinion! Best service & everything are made to order. Don't let some review Discourage you trying them out. I don't work here and glad to have a place that's 1mile away from my place in upper Kirby. If you want quantity goto Chinatown. They are adding more items...... the black bean Ribs was Amazing.
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Brandon D.

Yelp
Food amazing Crispy shrimp was awesome Fried rice great Lava boa was excellent Flat noodles with beef excellent Great friendly staff Excellent pricing Quick food that was served hot and fresh
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Amy S.

Yelp
This place is great considering that it is inside a hotel. You wouldn't think that you could find amazing dim sum inside a hotel but this place does. I was happy to see the number of vegetarian options on the menu. Most dim sum places don't have many vegetarian options but Silk Road has a nice selection. The Cheung Fun with vegetables was outstanding as were the cordyceps dumplings. The restaurant was packed but the service was top notch! Definitely recommend this hidden gem of a restaurant.
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Jin L.

Yelp
Food was very good! Very high quality and fresh made. We enjoyed it very much. Only thing was the slow service and long wait time for food.
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Peter L.

Yelp
Food was delicious! Fresh and yummy! Wish they had more veggies on their menu. Service was a tad slow but i think they are just finding their footing. Inner loop convenience! Fyi, it's inside of the Courtyard Marriott
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Tiffany D.

Yelp
This was a cute restaurant in an unexpected spot inside the Courtyard Marriott. It's very cutely decorated and a small intimate area. The staff were friendly and attentive. We came, hoping to stay and dine, but we ended up needing to get food to-go because we had some place to be. We ordered cheung fun with crispy shrimp, siu mai, shrimp stuffed tofu skin, lava bao, turnip cake, and ham sui gok. The food was tasty, but it was definitely greasier than what I'm used to for dim sum. The portions are pretty small as well compared to other places in Chinatown. We were still hungry and had spent quite a bit for dinner. It was a good experience, but we'd opt for other dim sum places in Houston.
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J Y.

Yelp
If I could, I would give this place 6 STARS! It was a very high end dim sum place. One surprise was that it was inside a Courtyard Hotel, but it didn't really disturb the mood. There is a very Asian look to the decor from the walls to the tables and chairs. Our waiter recommended some great dishes, especially the crispy shrimp, which was amazing. The Xiao Long Bao are amazing. Everything was hot and fresh. The only complaint is that it is expensive, running 10-15 dollars a dish. However, it's well worth it. I will be going again!
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Ted F.

Yelp
Dim sum that's good for Houston, but would be unexceptional and overpriced on the coasts, and not even as good as the best in Katy. You're paying for the nice dining room (which is nicer than you'd expect for a Courtyard Marriott), but they didn't even have a real soup spoon for the soup dumplings ($13/5), which spoiled the experience. One 8:30 visit, they were completely out of everything and had to leave empty handed. Was a bit surprised when we asked for a single order of rice rolls, the owner comes over and says we should get two, and we end up with a second one we hadn't ordered. They were ok, but the overwhelming flavor in them was celery. Nice tea selection and some interesting drinks on the cocktail menu. Service and ambiance were fine, other than ending up with more food than we wanted, but I probably won't be back despite the facts that I love dim sum and the location is convenient, so I can't give it more than three stars.
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Larry C.

Yelp
The last thing I would ever expect staying in a Courtyard Marriott hotel anywhere in the US is dining in a restaurant where the chefs have Michelin stars. Yet this is exactly what happened when I ended up picking this hotel coincidentally. We stayed at this hotel while visiting Houston for my daughter's tennis tournament. Right across from the front lobby hotel check-in is Silk Road, in a space normally considered for a hotel breakfast dining. Yet this is no ordinary breakfast area. It's a very nicely decorated restaurant that serves amazing dim sum! And made by two Michelin star chefs that have worked in Michelin star hotel, dining restaurants in Thailand! I never would've thought! It's been open less than one month ago! Silk Road Asian Tapas! We had - Lemongrass Pandan Butterfly Pea Tea, Crystal Shrimp, Cordyceps Dumpling, Crispy Shrimp Cheung Fun, Ham Sui Gok and Lava bao. Delicious! These delicate dishes were made by expert hands that focus on tastes and textures. Some dishes were crispy, light and not oily. Others were chewy and crispy at the same time. All dishes were made by deft, skilled hands! If you can appreciate subtle touches, well developed flavors then this is your place. There is no sign out in the front of the restaurant (yet). But run, don't walk to try this place out! It's bound to get popular among those who appreciate great food! Thank you Silk Road for a wonderfully unique and unexpected dining experience!
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Priscilla P.

Yelp
We were really hoping for a close to home dimsum spot but it seems we'll still just head to Chinatown for it. We enjoyed the har gow, shrimp cheung fun, and house made noodle stir fry (obviously not as much as ocean palace) but the shumai wasn't great and Xiao long bao was almost inedible. It was a burst of pork grease, not broth, in our mouths. They are very skimpy with the vinegar/chili oil and everything is quite expensive. Service was so, so slow.
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Bob H.

Yelp
Tiny dim sum place inside the lobby of Courtyard by Marriott. The space is a little awkward and this hotel sits hidden off a side street. The decor is dark and trendy. It was somewhat busy when we stopped in for dinner midweek. We tried this place out of curiosity. We hope they'll be able to move to a traditional restaurant space and add more tables and waitstaff.
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Madeline S.

Yelp
I've eaten here twice now. In mid-April, they were working out the kinks and we did wait a long time for our food to come out. But it was delicious. Now that they have been open awhile, they have found a good rhythm. Our 2nd visit the service was fast and done well. Our favorites are Cheung Fun Crispy shrimp, Har Gow, Xiao Long Bao and Crispy Noodles with gravy. If you can get over that you're in the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott, its actually REALLY GOOD!! And in my humble opinion, its's better than the place in Katy...
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Tamsyn F.

Yelp
Courtyard Marriott location was intriguing. Restaurant did not disappoint. Delicious dim sum and cocktails, and thoughtful and swift service. Will return.
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Nikita S.

Yelp
Food was alright, not much flavor or spice. Service was very nice and all staff were welcoming and constantly checking on us. This restaurant is in the lobby of a courtyard Marriott so ambience is a bit off if you're looking for a nicer atmosphere.

Peng G Z.

Yelp
Best dim sum in town . Not even close, must try S S Sd

David D.

Yelp
Who would of thought you could get great dim sum in a courtyard by Marriott, but my gosh the food was fantastic as well as the service. General Manager Devin stopped by to see how we were doing and the whole experience was great. Really nice drinks as well! Will be back soon. David in West U
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Pierre Y.

Yelp
Probably the best dim sum in Houston! I only wish they will better suited in a traditional restaurant location where there are easy parking and access rather than hidden with a Marriott Courtyard.
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Leslie M.

Yelp
It is a hotel, so prices are a bit higher than your average dim sum place. Regardless, the place is delicious and very cute. The food has excellent quality. The day we went, they were down a couple of employees so service was a bit slower, but they were all so gracious and trying their best. Devin was extremely hospitable and gave us some bites to taste free of charge to make up for the hiccups. Overall, I would go back again because I loved it.
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Brian J.

Yelp
What a hidden gem! I spent the night at the Courtyard for work. I was a little scared to eat at a hotel restaurant but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. This was some of the best dim sum I have had. We started with some excellent loose leaf jasmine tea. I had the hot and sour soup, crispy shrimp and the Xiao Long Bao. I would definitely come hear even if I wasn't staying at the hotel. . I highly recommend this place. Great service as well. It was clean and relaxing. I wish I had more people with me to sample more.

Michael S.

Yelp
It's ok if you haven't had a really good Dimsum . I had better Dimsum in Houston . Atleast I've tried the Hype but definitely not going back . Very expensive for the food you get . Quite disappointed . More expensive than Fungs and other great dimsum restaurants in Houston . Service was great though. Servers were very attentive .

Claire A.

Yelp
Just had the best dinner at Silk Road. The location inside the Marriott is random but do not let that stop you, the food is incredible! The soup dumplings, crispy shrimp cheung fun, egg rolls, and shu mai were all delicious!! We will be back soon! Service was excellent as well.
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Jane C.

Yelp
From start to finish, this was one of the most memorable meals I have ever had. Thank you Silk Road, what a gem!

Claire ..

Yelp
Fantastic experience here. Great food. Wonderful service. Clean and great ambiance. Would highly recommend this to anyone!
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Shauna S.

Yelp
Food was incredible! Atmosphere too! I love the name as well as the inside interior! It was nice trying this new food!
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Sha C.

Yelp
Best Chinese food I have ever eaten! The chef is a 2 star Michelin chef from Bangkok and hand makes every bit, from the handmade noodles to the week long fermented chili sauce(which we had 4 bowls of). Started with the best bbq steamed buns I have ever had! (Chasiu Bao) not too sweet, loaded with meat and my favorite part of the meal. Then had crispy shrimp Cheung Fun, filled with huge shrimp and paper thin crunchy coating. Very good. Then the Sui Mai had chunks of shrimp in every bite. Next up was the fork tender craveable beef chow fun. The beef was marinated and so tender. The chicken fried rice was the only disappointment, wasn't bad but didn't stand up to the other dishes. The waiters there are knowledgeable and attentive. We know them from 2 hotspot restaurants they left to work here- Shawna and James! Also runner Ariel was sweet and fast! Owner Devin met a great first impression as front of the house and as his first local owned restaurant he has a hit! Look below for the best Chinese food I have had, the only exception is the fried rice which didn't have the same explosion of flavor of taste and umami as the rest of the food. Only let down. The bar is large and Esmeralda makes fantastic drinks, a cosmo pairs perfectly with all the dishes! And yes- it's in the Marriott Courtyard!!! Huge pleasant surprise. Already planning to go back, reservations recommended.

BB C.

Yelp
This is the most ridiculous dim sum restaurant I've ever been in my life. We had a 12:30 am reservation & the restaurant opens at 11 am. We were told ha guo was out which is the main course for dim sum. Then siu long bao & some other dishes were out as well. Basically, we would have to eat whatever they wanted us to eat & whatever that's left over. We just walked out of there because we wanted to eat what we wanted & not what they wanted us to eat. Their charge premium price but serve nothing but attitude here! DO BETTER if you want to charge premium price
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Grace L.

Yelp
Let me first start off by saying that the food was very good, albeit very pricey. We were just very annoyed at the lack of training of the servers. Our family of 7 wanted to have our Sunday dinner here after hearing great reviews. After reviewing the menu, we decided we basically needed to order 2 orders of most of the items on the menu. Waiter comes over, I started ordering, he said, "wait, I don't think we have any Siu Mai, let me go and find out." He comes back and said, "yeah, we're out of them right now, it'll be a minute." So...like 15 minutes...I said. He said, no, it'll probably be about an hour! What!? Ok, never mind. Let's get a couple orders of Har Gow. "wait, we don't have that either!" What!? You guys must had a very busy lunch! Yes, we did. Ok, let's continue...next item. Oh, we don't have that either! By this time, I was very annoyed! What exactly do you have? We have fried rice! LOL! Basically, out of the 18 items on the Dim Sum menu, only 9 were available, and they were the ones that we usually don't order...like egg rolls, etc. We thought about leaving, but then decided to stay since we were already there. Management: If you're reading this, PLEASE train your waitstaff to let the customers know if you're out of certain items as soon as we get seated and BEFORE we decide what we want to order and be disappointed.
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Joe A.

Yelp
Finally great dim sum in Houston! Chef is from Bangkok and you can see the Thai touches in the menu. Limited menu but everything was consistently very good, which is unusual for most dim sum places where one or two dishes are great. Off the bat Thai style iced chrysanthemum tea took me back to Thailand and lemongrass pandan butterfly hot tea was fragrant. Haw Gow was top notch. Shiu Mai was ok. They do handmade noodles and Pad see ew noodles (chow fun) were really good with wok fragrant tender beef. Rolled noodles with crispy shrimp was awesome. Xiao long bao was better than din tai Fung! The fried sticky rice dumplings were perfect and salted egg yolk lava bao good too. Small portions and a little on expensive side, but quality is there! I think the best dim sum in Houston! Reminds me of dim sum in Thailand. Only knock is service a little uneven, and location inside a Marriott Courtyard lobby is unusual. I think they will eventually grow out of this space. Can't wait to go back again!

Nancy G.

Yelp
Delicious, just found this restaurant. The food is fresh and excellent. Will return soon.
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Helen L.

Yelp
The best dim sum I have had in a long time. We practically ordered everything off the menu and everything was delicious! No complaints about any of the dishes. Har Gow, fried tofu skin dishes, fried rice and siu main to name a few were outstanding. My favorite was the chow fun noodles with the most savory balanced gravy on top... chef's kiss! 10/10 would recommend this unassuming restaurant near rice village/medical center inside of a courtyard by Marriott full of friendly, attentive and outstanding staff!

Judith B.

Yelp
Dont miss this amazing new sterling dining experience In West U .Each dish is artfully made by hand (no pre package) . The tastes -scrumptious and tantalizing beyond words. My hobby is fine dining and I most never eat in hotel restaurants . However, this will become a new favorite . Preparation and serving is perfectly executed !!! An added bonus, it was not noisy--very relaxing ,even the tea was memorable . J Britton

r b.

Yelp
Arrived there with no one there but was told that they were accepting reservations only. Then eventually seated but they were out of several dishes. Service was haphazard and awkward. Food and ambiance were average. Beverages overpriced.

LaWanda W.

Yelp
I was so surprised on how great the food was. The dumplings were so soft and silky, it literally melted in my mouth!! The tea was soooo flavorful as well! Especially good with this cold weather and rain!! Loved it!!