Tan Tan

Tan Tan - A Bellaire Staple for Flavorful Vietnamese Eats OMG, Tan Tan is an absolute must-visit in Bellaire! Every time we go, it’s nothing but amazing eats and incredible flavors. The sauces alone are worth the trip the spicy vinegar with chilies and garlic is out of this world and takes every dish to the next level. The egg crepes are a must-have every single time, and I can’t leave without ordering the salted pepper squid it’s crispy, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Everything on the menu is flavorful, satisfying, and keeps us coming back for more. Whether it’s a lunch getaway or a late-night feast, Tan Tan never disappoints. If you’re in Bellaire, this spot is an absolute gem.

Food is great , large portions and food comes out hot, Which is a huge thing being Asian. Have come here for multiple events , with family etc and has never disappointed. Large food selection and everyone is very friendly and accommodating

We were quickly seated at 11pm on Friday night. The service was quick. Food came out fairly quick. The dish that stood out was their fried rice flour cake (banh bot chien) Ap chao was crispy and very saucy.

I recently had the opportunity to dine at Tan Tan Restaurant, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The restaurant offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making it a great place for a casual meal with friends or family. The service at Tan Tan Restaurant was excellent. The staff members were friendly, attentive, and accommodating throughout our visit. They promptly greeted us upon arrival and ensured that we had everything we needed during our meal. The waitstaff was knowledgeable about the menu and provided helpful recommendations when we were deciding what to order. Speaking of the menu, Tan Tan Restaurant offers a variety of dishes at affordable prices. The standout item for me was the pan-fried noodles. They were absolutely amazing—crispy, flavorful, and packed with fresh ingredients. The portion size was generous, making it a satisfying and filling dish. I would highly recommend trying the pan-fried noodles during your visit. The egg rolls were another highlight of our meal. They were well-prepared, with a crispy exterior and a delicious filling. They were served piping hot and accompanied by a flavorful dipping sauce. It was evident that they were made with care and attention to detail. However, not all the dishes lived up to our expectations. The dumplings, unfortunately, fell short. They didn't possess the same level of flavor and quality as the other dishes we tried. The filling lacked seasoning and the texture was somewhat disappointing. While this was a letdown, it's important to note that taste preferences can vary, and others may have a different experience. In terms of value, Tan Tan Restaurant provides affordable prices for the quality of food and service they offer. The portion sizes were generous, ensuring that we left the restaurant satisfied. Overall, Tan Tan Restaurant is a solid choice for a casual dining experience. The friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and standout dishes such as the pan-fried noodles and egg rolls make it worth a visit. While not every dish hit the mark, it's evident that the restaurant strives to provide a positive experience for its customers. I would recommend giving Tan Tan Restaurant a try and exploring their menu for yourself. Please note that this review is based on my personal experience and taste preferences, and individual experiences may vary.

I asked for Singapore vermicelli fried noodles with extra extra barbecue pork, which I get charged for it. Half of the time they actually put it in, but again this time they didn’t. I must be at least $20 in the hole by now. If they didn’t charge me for it then I wouldn’t complain. But getting charged and not getting the food is criminal.

The have plenty of room if you have a large party or need a couple extra tables, I recommend coming here and you will be treated right and your food will be hot and you'll love the atmosphere. I like this "old school" restaurant & young people love it as well in ChinaTown. Remodeled and Clean. Owners are very hands on and the service is superb. We received our food quickly during lunch hour and it was cooked fresh and hot, deliciously. Thank you for serving my family a nice lunch. We enjoyed it!💫💥💫

We come here for lunch at least once a week. The service and variety makes this place a gem. They even accommodate my vegetarian coworker.

We went on a spur of the moment dinner to this restaurant. We ordered some Hot and sour soup, Mongolian beef, Hunan Chicken and a sizzling seafood platter. The soup was very hot and peppery and I basically left it after 2 spoonfuls. I quite enjoyed the Mongolian Beef. The other two dishes were okay. My family enjoyed the food, but it was okay for me.

Tan Tan is a cornerstone establishment in Houston's Chinatown. While it may not be the most groundbreaking spot in town, it consistently delivers well-prepared dishes and friendly service. The standout dish that deserves special mention is the fried rice cake. This crispy and flavorful creation is a delight for the taste buds, with a perfect balance of textures and seasonings. The addition of scallions and fried shallots adds a delightful crunch and a touch of sweetness. Another highlight is the honey walnut shrimp, which is incredibly addictive. The shrimp are perfectly cooked and coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze. The crunchy walnuts add a satisfying texture and a hint of nuttiness. While the portions are on the smaller side, the quality of the dish makes it worth every bite. If you're looking for a solid Chinese meal in a comfortable setting, Tan Tan is a worthy choice. It may not be the most exciting option, but it delivers on the essentials.

Just coming here to update my review since it's been a few years, Tan Tan is still as good as ever! We came here as a party of 15 for dinner with the cousins. Service was fast, food came out fresh, and everything brings back a certain nostalgia from coming here so much as kids. We ordered their house special rice cakes (banh bot chien), eggplant w/ basil, salt toasted chicken wings, snow pea leaves w/ garlic sauce, sate seafood flat rice noodles, and sizzling beef. You seriously can't go wrong with whatever you order here though! I just recommend you come here with a big group and order family style, it's the only right way of enjoying Tan Tan! After coming here for well over 25+ years as a family, I'm confident we'll still continue to support Tan Tan. While I'll admit the prices have gone up over the years, that's just the price of inflation. Luckily, the quality is just as good as ever. Enjoy!

Update! I went back to Tan Tan for the 2nd time and tried out a few more dishes. Service was fast and good as always. Orange Chicken ($14.95): 6/10 First off, it looked so artificial, like my first impression was that this was not going to be good. It had huge pieces of chicken like they were not even cut. Very thickly battered, so it's still kind of doughy. I enjoyed the flavor though, the sauce was a nice sweet and sour orange vibe. The outside was lightly crispy with a doughy middle then you got to the actual chicken. Spicy Green Beans with Ground Pork ($14.95): 5/10 It was a salty, semi-sweet, savory dish. It felt very oily and it looked dark, almost like they used old (reused) oil. The green beans were also soggy. There was not too much ground pork, and it was not spicy at all. I would not get this one again. Some places I would recommend for green beans with minced pork are R house and Confucius. Simmered Fish in Clay Pot ($16.95): 3/10 Personally, I do not like fish that tastes and smells fishy. This one was very earthy and fishy. But also I am not a fish person so that's why my rating is so low. There were also bones in the fish, so be careful with that. However, I did enjoy the actual sauce it was in. It was a sweet and savory with slight garlicy ginger notes. The sauce paired nicely with the rice. Overall, on my second visit to Tan Tan, I would not reorder any of these items. Perhaps the orange chicken (?) but since they have a fairly extensive menu, I would try something else next time. Full review will be up on IG, YT, or TT @the.foodie.patootie

We're gonna need some food and restaurant pics to go with that mini reunion. Enjoyed spending some time with Hai Son Bui and loved to hear about his involvement in social activism. It definitely energizes him. I was reminded that once we reach a certain age or stage in life we need a cause greater than ourselves to give us purpose. I'm a Christian and I find that in expanding the kingdom, making disciples and leaving a living legacy behind. Hai is Buddhist and he strives to find even one person whose life he can change. A worthy goal he enthusiastically pursues. It was a fine meeting of minds and melding of spirits. Look forward to our next reunion. Look forward to seeing some of our fellow alumni as well. Love that bond we share. Praecellamus Missed some of the food dishes because it's hard to stuff ur moth with both hands and chopsticks and work the camera. mmmmmm PS we also spoke at length about hot chicks but as per the bro code I'm forbidden from sharings specific names.

I am not going to lie: I came here looking for Japanese hotpot. Idk how I found this place or thought it was that... it was not... However- I loved it anyways! I got my hotpot fix and got to bring a friend to try a new place. They were super nice with her dietary restrictions and made sure there was no cross contamination. They were also helpful as we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into lol. Easy place with simple pricing - would totally come here again

My husband and I searched this restaurant and with the amount of reviews we saw we were looking forward to try it out. This place is also featured on trip advisor. So my expectations were higher than usual. I love Chinese food and I love authentic Chinese food! I would say I wasn't happy with the food I tasted at Tan Tan at all and I was super disappointed. We ordered the hot and sour soup (no meat) and it was super sweet, worst hot and sour soup I've ever tasted it was nowhere Chinese! Or Asian! 0/10 for the soup For the entree, we ordered Szechuan shrimps they were not bad but weren't spicy (we ordered spicy) 6/10 Sizzling plate chicken with black bean sauce this was good (it wasn't spicy we ordered spicy) 8/10 Mixed vegetable fried rice with tofu this was good 7/10 Plain white rice The service was okay 6/10 The ambiance was good had cute decors everywhere I would definitely not go here again but maybe if someone tells me what dish is great here to try, I might give it another shot.

This isn't everything we ordered!! Food was so good I ended up just eating! Lol we also ordered the Salted toasted squid and salted toasted chicken wings and preserved fish fried rice and garlic snow peas. Yes it was a lot of good but everything was so delicious!! The salted toasted squid and chicken wings were fried to perfection. I loved the crunch and the freshness and flavor of both dishes. Both fried rice had good flavor. The garlic snow peas...I loved!! I always have to have some kind of veggie dish with my food and so I always order something like this dish. The House Special Rice Cake is always amazing!! I don't always come out this way because I don't live near here but when I do...I come here. The customer service was awesome! Everybody was so friendly and made sure we were ok and kept our drinks filled. They packed our food for us and packed it. The ambiance was clean and had nice calm and happy music. We got there right when they opened so we weren't stuck during their busy times. I've been there during their busy times before and the service was still amazing so I have no complaints.

Tan tan used to be the restaurant my family would always eat at on our trips down to Houston. Their house special rice cakes are iconic and honestly I can eat them on their own for a meal. My dad and I wanted to kill some time before heading back to my uncles place and decided to have dinner here. We got the house special rice cake as an appetizer. I got the squid ink fried rice and my dad got the hu tieu sate. The rice cake hit like it always has. Perfectly fried eggs and rice cakes topped with crispy onions and green onions. Put some minced garlic into their house soy sauce and you got a banger combination. This appetizer literally never misses. My dad told me that his sate noodle doesn't taste the same like it used to. He said it feels more diluted but he can still taste the sate flavor. I tried some and agreed with him, something did taste different about the broth. I got the squid ink fried rice to try since it's something I don't really ever see or have tried before. The rice is all black from squid ink and it is topped with an egg. The fried rice included squid, Chinese style sausage, and onions. I liked the parts of the fried rice individually but I felt it was a little bland and lacking in flavor. This dish is also huge and I could not finish it at all. The service was very attentive here, there are waitresses standing nearby and they make sure to refill my water and take away our empty plates right away.

I got B03 the pork with rice and it was okay, too sweet for my liking. The pickled cabbage and carrots were delicious and the rice was cooked perfectly. The fried dumplings were also okay, they were very crispy but flavor wise they weren't anything too special. It seems like Tan Tan has many items on the menu so perhaps I got the couple of items that just didn't hit the spot for me. I personally would come back to try another thing on the menu but out of all the places in Chinatown this likely wouldn't be my first choice. The service was good and the waitress was attentive. The restaurant itself was very clean, and I loved the lighting they had inside.

The food was fresh the service was good and the price was reasonable considering the portion size. We ordered the garlic chicken and white rice we shared it among 3 people but this dish should have been only for 2 because we all didn't feel full the rice was replenished as a favor ??maybe ?? Dont know if they would do it for everyone. My friend ordered shrimp fried rice with Chinese sausage and seasonal vegetables with garlic we all shared the total was $50 we left a tip of course in addition. The food was so fresh and flavorful they give vinegar soysauce peppers and garlic on the table. And the sauce that was brought out was so amazing.

I hadn't had authentic Vietnamese food in a while and this place did not disappoint. The pork vermicelli noodle dish was so flavorful and satisfying. The pork was cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce brought everything together so well. Added egg rolls on top which I thought was a nice touch. I dreamed about this dish for weeks afterwards.

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 6:30-7pm and although it was crowded, still plenty of open tables so glad we didn't have to wait. The food was solid. We had the rice cake dish which this place is known for and I would say that was the highlight. Had Hainese chicken (they call it steamed chicken rice), duck + egg noodle soup, salt toasted tofu, and a stir fried vege dish that I'm blanking on the name that were all pretty standard Chinese food fare that was fine. Forgot to take a pic of a few because I was pretty hungry and just dug in. The thing that really knocks this place down for me though was we ordered the sizzling beef dish. I've had this plenty of times at other Chinese spots and the one we got from Tan Tan was honestly a bit insulting. Not because the taste was bad, it was probably on-par with a lot of other places I had. What was insulting was for $18.95, we were given less than ten pieces of beef. Seriously? Felt like half the plate was empty, I was honestly a bit confused and thought maybe they gave us a dish that someone had already eaten through? But evidently not. At any rate, it definitely soured the entire meal for me. Service was nice and food came out in a pretty fast clip. Ambiance is... your usual Chinese restaurant spot? So yknow, pretty retro, but you come here for the food and for me it was just ok. I would not come here again though since that beef dish really did ruin it for me and the pricing is definitely higher compared to the portions for other places I've tried.

One of my family's go-to restaurants. They seem to have renovated and gotten more staff. They are very attentive now; we actually had to tell them no to refilling our waters multiple times. Prices have increased, though. The hot pot is great during cold weather. It's not your typical Chinese or Mongolian hotpot. The wonton Noodle soup or banh xep (bigger shrimp pork wontons) are both delicious and our go-to. Peking duck whole $41.96 - comes with 10 baos. Super crispy, thin skin. Lots of meat. They also stir fry the leftover meat with veggies and serve it as an additional entree. Rice Cake $10.50 - their infamous appetizer. Always good and crispy. Salt toasted squid $16.95 - very crispy Seafood pan fried noodles $16.95 - I get the crunchy noodles. Comes with a lot of seafood (they used to be stingy) and noodles. Snow pea leaves with garlic sauce $15.95 - not cheap but big serving. General tso chicken, walnut shrimp, and beef flat rice noodle are also good. I would like to try the salt toasted chicken wings.

New thanksgiving family tradition as we copy this from the movie Xmas story. Plenty of parking and this place is huge with plenty of tables and multiple rooms. Arrived 3pm, not busy and we had a table for 12. No issue getting the table. The table also has a center piece that spins so as they bring food it's easy to rotate so everyone at the table can reach items. Large portions so best to order a few entrees and share. We ordered Duck, chicken, clams, shrimp, fried rice and white rice also Congee shrimp soup (must try) Service was good and fast but the server made 1 ticket. So what we did was on the check put marks on each line like a circle, square, asterisk, x and that way the server was able to make individual checks for us. And it was very easy... Huge menu and a lot of choices but everything we ordered was delicious.

This place is so meh I had high hopes for this place but the food and the service is so bad! Workers didn't know what they were doing and they kept bringing the food to wrong tables also the food just tasted very bad! Never coming here again!

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This is a place you get food from when you're not feeling like ordering dinner. Food always hits the spot and is easy to eat. The service is standard. The restaurant is family style and is very casual dining. You can pretty much get anything you're craving from here. They have noodle soup, hot pot, rice dishes, etc.

Tan Tan has been a Chinatown staple for decades, since the early eighties! It was one of Houston's OG late night spots for Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine back in the day. They've made it this long for good reason' Don't expect much in terms of ambiance. The dining room is pretty much just functional. The random floor to ceiling plastic trees seem a bit out of place, but whatever! Expect to see a lot of families here. A simply ginormous menu is offered here, with many Vietnamese and family style Chinese options. The banh bot chien appetizer is famous here and is not to be missed. It's comprised of rice cakes and egg, topped with green onion, fried shallots, and some pickled vegetables. Don't forget to use the accompanying dipping sauce! It really ties this dish together! Their rendition is probably the best version to be found in Houston. Served on a bed of shredded lettuce, the shrimp with walnuts is also another popular choice here. The shrimp are nice and large in size! Yay! I really enjoy the bit of sweetness in this dish. In the winter time, the hot pot option is another a popular favorite, perfect for sharing. Plus you get to cook it yourself at the table. This was one of the premier places for hotpot decades ago when there were very few options in Chinatown. Service here is not the greatest, and it's pretty much always been that way, so be aware of that if you're in a hurry.

I can't put into words how good this food was! The service was unbelievable fast and the restaurant was extremely clean! This will definitely be a regular spot for me!

Repeat customers but not after today as we were given take home boxes with active anddroppings mentioned this to the owner and offered new containers in plastic sleeves no thank you!

Food was absolutely to die for. Best fried rice I've ever had in MY LIFE. Everything we got was amazing. Dumplings, fried rice, generals chicken and sweet and sour chicken. Everyone is so sweet that works here and the environment is so welcoming! Absolutely will be coming back... maybe tomorrow.

This place was great! It was pricey. Paid $70 for 2 entrees and a friend rice to share (see pictures) That included tip also. The service was great. Everyone in staff was super attentive. I notice staff helped each other around the restaurant with their tables. The food was also VERY good. I hope to try different dishes next time. They have an extensive menu that is truly authentic. This place is HUGE. From the outside you can't tell but there must have been 40-50 tables inside if not more. You can tell a lot of families come here for family style meals. So bring everyone next time you are in the area!

I was only in Houston for a short visit, but i came here on recommendation from my nail guy, and I'm SO glad I did! The restaurant is huge, but staff is extremely helpful and attentive! We absolutely loved everything we tried. My favorite was probably the won-ton soup, it just had the bast flavored broth! But seriously, everything was delicious!

Orders near $275 in take out and left 25% tip. Portions we very minimal. Beef dishes had about 4-5 pieces each. Total BS on take outs. Taste was average but nothing g line FuFus or House of Bowls. Save your time and money and go somewhere else.

This is where I ate the first meal that I can remember eating in Houston - back in 1994 or 1995, several years before I moved here. I had the wonton soup and Vietnamese hot pot, cooked at the table. Since then, the restaurant, and Chinatown itself, have become more popular. The quality is still great! As far as I know, they're open all night, so it's a great place for late night dining. Now I'm hungry again...

The service at this restaurant was exceptional! The lighting inside was dim and warm. Great atmosphere. The food came out quickly and was hot. The portions were very big and would be great for a big party.

Visiting Houston for the week, I wanted pho. Large place with plenty of seats, we didn't have to wait to be seated on a Friday night for dinner. They were able to accommodate five of us with just a quick table adjustment, we had ample of space. Sooooo many items to choose from, I'm sure there is something for the pickiest of eaters. Everything we order was good. Please note that they don't bring all the food at once, as they bring the plates to the table as it's ready, so we had people eating and some time later the next plate, but not a deal breaker for me. The waitresses were helpful and friendly. I requested a change to my plate, but they couldn't accommodate as they do at my local Pho restaurant. Overall it was a good place to spend time eating and catching up with family and friends.

I've seen this restaurant so many times when driving through Chinatown, but never ate at it until now. A lot of my Viet friends really liked this place and they all raved about their house special rice cake (or BBC). I've never had rice cake with eggs before and whatever little seasonings they use on top made the dish SO good. I also really enjoyed the fried flat rice noodles as that is always a classic dish. The food came out very fast and the waitresses were very attentive and accommodating to our large party of 20.

I just wanted to give an updated review. The service has definitely stepped up a lot since I last came here. They're still as busier as ever and are probably short staffed, but when I came with my family on a busy Saturday evening, they were actually pretty attentive. They were fantastic at frequently refilling our drinks and our food all came out in a pretty good timely manner. The food quality is still the same, and it's still really good. I always recommend the combination hotpot! This place is such a great spot to come with family and/or friends. Definitely do family style when you come here.

Amazing food the soups are to die for the broth is amazing the service could be a bit better but overall I never leave unhappy

Wonton noodles soup is a must try. Parents always get combination hot pot here. Bot chien, and crispy fried intestine are also delicious.

Not a fan of the pork intestines the photo looks great but taste was so bad. I was sadden that the restaurant wouldn't return the item but I guess my fault for trying something new. My family didn't eat it at all and I can't recommend it at all. Be sure to know what you want cause you will be stuck with it. I recommend the orange chicken, the pan fried noodles, and gen cho chicken. Fast service and cool environment but based on not taking ownership in flavor I can't give over 3 stars.

Recently the pho noodles were breaking and splitting apart whenever I pick them up with my chop sticks. Now I'm not a noodle expert , but I'm 100% sure that's not suppose to happen. I don't know how it happens but please fix the way the noodles are, it's UNACCEPTABLE the way the noodles are right now.

We were introduced to this restaurant by my nail salon lady. I'm telling you this is the real thing fresh Vietnamese food:)!!!! The bird nest w seafood or w chicken is a must try!!!! We have tried numerous Vietnamese dishes and the food always fresh and hot( temperature ).the rice always fresh hot and tasty. This area where this restaurant is an area for amazing Vietnamese restaurants w amazing food and great service !!! If you love Vietnamese food as much as we do you must try !!!

My cup had lipstick marks on it. One of the forks had dry food debris on it. Told me it's way too fast paced so they don't pay attention to detail just on how fast they can get people in and out. We weren't even done with our food and they were bringing out our check... annoying, plus Food was not that great. I remember going to this place back in the day and was better quality so decided to see if it was still so. Unfortunately it was not! There are too many better options in the area now! If you do go there, check your cups/utensils!

Tan Tan has been a staple in Chinatown for as long as I can remember. Back then, they were known to put on the largest lion dancing celebrations each year during Chinese New Year. The firecrackers, the lettuce and oranges, and the lion dancing were a sight to see. My family would gather with relatives and family friends and make a whole day out of it. We always parked right in the front and all the kids sat in the back of the van watching the festivities while the adults ate inside. Some of the greatest memories of my childhood. They also serve some pretty good food. They are known for their jeen goh (fried turnip cakes with egg) and vermicelli/spaghetti noodle dish. The jeen goh is slightly crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. The eggs are cooked nicely and not overdone. The dish is topped with fried onions and pickled radish. Each bite can be dipped in a soy sauce and vinegar mixture which is delightful. The vermicelli/spaghetti dish is a soup noodle loaded with chicken, pork, shrimp, char sui, and veggies. The best part? The fried pancake that comes with it. Unfortunately, the lion dances are a thing of the past but the food remains more or less the same. The restaurant is perhaps a little more westernized as a whole but I still think the food warrants stopping by once in a while.

George Michael had the Wham Wham Flintstone had the Bam Bam Frisco has the Tram Tram The Rock has Summer Slam Slam Josh Duggar keeps it in the Fam Fam Mexicans have the Flan Flan Students have to Cram Cram But before the Exam Xam You gotta eat at Tan Tan WHAT?! Definitely one of the best late-night meals in Chinatown, and you can get great value here, most dishes taste good, and it's in our regular rotation of places to eat after 10pm, and probably always will be as long as they're around, because they have a consistent standard, much like Fufu in many regards. And unlike Fufu, there's plenty of space, so you'll never really have to wait for a table. What to get: I love their Chicken and Onion dish, not even sure which one it is but check out my pix for a close up, Barbi loves their Garlic Snow Pea Leaves, also the Ao1 House Special Rice Cake WOW (sort of like Scallion Pancakes), Maybe Vermicelli Bowl, Definitely the Thai Dessert What not to get: Maybe not the "3 Flavors Rice" Chicken dish, and definitely not the Desert, it's really dry and rather uninhabited What else: Avoid Josh Duggar's Hand Hand Tan Tan is basically the description of the girl I went to Tan Tan with. As in, not just Tan, but Tan Tan. In fact I think she goes tanning before and after every time we eat here. Possibly during, after all, she was in the bathroom for a long time. There used to be other locations, not sure if any still exist, but this one always was my fave, and is open late which is great. Late night food in Chinatown can be good or bad, but it's rarely great, and this is good (to me) and okay (to Barbi). Although it wasn't the best food I ever ate, the service can be nice, and the prices are affordable. It's very neon pink in here too, which obviously we like. It's sort of a fusion between real Chinese and Vietnamese, we usually order the Chinese dishes, but Viet influence is obvious. I like such items as the Ao1 House Special Rice Cake which is orgasmically amazing (and seems extremely unhealthy too). The texture and taste blew me away. It's sort of like a thicker, greasier Scallion Pancake (yum), and also the Vermicelli Bowl with Pork was commendable. She loved her bowl, and even though it's not my kind of thing to order, I have to admit it was pretty good. Their flat rice noodle dishes, fried rice dishes, and all their poultry dishes, are great. Perhaps the surprise of the menu was the Dessert. They have a whole series of them, and they're all kinds of fruity desserty almost-drinksy deliciousness. The one we had (which the kid recommended - the Thai version) was spectacular. I'd recommend anyone try one, and if not the Thai one, he told me lots of the others are great too. And perhaps the surprise of the continent of Africa is the Desert. It's just... so... big. So for the excellent service, my chicken and onion dish which I can never find on the menu, Barbi's excellent garlic snow pea leaves and other veggie dishes, the good food, the delicious rice cake and the dreamy dessert, this place is easily a 5 star place, keeping up the high standard of food (especially all kinds of Asian) in Houston, which to me is easily the best food city in Texas, and one of the best in North America. Now it's time to finish with some more craprap. I like girls but prefer Man Man Danielle? I prefer Dan Dan Stella? Gimme Stan Stan I get p*nis while I Can Can Til I can barely Stand Stand Tear hamstrings doing Can-Can My computer's on a LAN-LAN I don't own a Frying Pan Pan Cuz all I eat is Tan Tan I say "wow" to German Sham-Sham Say "ugh" to Simple Plan Plan I do it with my Hand Hand Take pix with my Cam Cam But if I put the pictures up From Yelp I'll get a Ban Ban But I don't really give a f*** Cuz my junk's really Grand Grand It's bigger than the Vietcong The biggest in the Land Land And if these jokes are just so wrong Why are the Beach Boys in Demand Mand? I'll fight the whole Band Band Though my shoes will fill with Sand Sand I'm the last man who will Stand Stand Just like Jackie Chan Chan So run and tell your Mam Mam Avoid Josh Duggar's Hand Hand While I go eat at Tan Tan WHAT?!

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This is our go to Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant. The rice cake is their specialty and is the best. I've had it at other places but it's not as good anywhere else. The fried egg rolls, wonton soup, beef flat rice noodle with black bean sauce, hollow stem vegetables with garlic, string beans and eggplant in garlic sauce are staples for us. The service is fast and friendly as well. Plenty of parking and late hours.

The food is always hot and good enough, the servers are always in your face if you need anything, and the joint is never not packed. If you like neon lights and goldfish, you'll live the vibe. This is one of my favorite spots in HTX AND it's open late. Go here.

You guyyyyssss! This place is soooo incredible. Tan Tan has been established in houston since 1986 and their attention to detail, variety of food options, and TASTE is so on point. My stand- outs (although everything is a banger...): I've had a lot of pan fried noodles, it's one of my Asian favorite dishes and Tan Tan Is definitely competing for the best I've had. So sweet but also savory and I like how the noodles are chopped to shorter strands. Fried rice is amaaaazing. If someone knows what soy sauce/sauce combo they use, help a sister out! I couldn't stop going for more and more.. Orange and sesame chicken has RICH flavor and is very saucey. Though I think this time they went a bit too heavy handed on the sauce for orange chicken (to my liking), I would absolutely reccommend tokie to anyone still. Honey walnut shrimp is such a SLAPPER!! The shrimps are giiiiiant and the sweetness and CRUNCH and light sauce is just beautiful. I think the only thing I wasn't as blown away by but still enjoyed is their hot pot. I think it just didn't stand out to me and it wasn't super flavorful. But it was still a treat nonetheless Also a staple for value!!! Thanks Tan Tan.

I'm disappointed that Tan Tan doesn't have lunch specials. I like black bean sauce. I ordered the shrimp with noodles and black bean sauce. The dish is $15.95 and has about five shrimp. There was an obscene amount of red and green peppers and onions. Plus the dish was salty. I don't understand the appeal of Tan Tan and now not surprised the one on Westheimer closed.

I don't give 5 stars often, but I have for Tan Tan. First, the waitstaff was phenomenal...The menu would take me a week to decide so the table having a Hot Pot suggested I try the Won Ton Soup which one of the two I have narrowed down. The were 8 won tons in that bowl of soup and it was delicious. My husband had the chicken and cashews and the largest bowl of fried rice I had seen. We ordered Cheese Puffs, the best I have, even in Asia. He ordered fried Dumplings which had a shrimp on the bottom inside of the dough and pork filling. Fabulous. I forgot pictures because having my taste back for savory foods after 3 years....well, I have a lot to makeup for. It is a joy. I glanced and stopped at tables to ask what they were having and everybody was so friendly. The culture was mixed which told me we picked the right stop.. The manager stopped my no less than 4 times to make certain we are happy. I imagine he haven't seen two people order so much food. Hub's have a couple lunches and I have a bowl of Won Ton the next day. The Waitstaff actually packed our food to go for us. I asked how much the Soft Shelled Crabs were and he said $60. And, showed me that crab. I almost passed out. I am getting that next time. What a lovely meal, place and Staff. Highly recommend...

Tan Tan was one of the recommendations my friend gave when I told her I was coming to Houston, and it did not disappoint! For COVID reasons I decided to grab takeout from them, and though certain items were not quite as crispy because they weren't fresh out of the kitchen when I started eating, the flavor didn't disappoint. I ended up ordering the house special rice cake, salt and pepper squid, and the wonton noodle soup. I'm so glad I gave the rice cake a chance. I'm usually not a huge fan of them, but Tan Tan's appetizer was delicious and flavorful. I loved that the rice cakes had a turnip cake-like consistency, and fried along with the egg + dipped into the house sauce gave them a lovely savory flavor. The crunchy toppings were added a great texture as well. Similarly, the salt and pepper squid was delicious too. And the wonton noodle soup had excellent egg noodles and generous portions of wontons -- the broth was also light and refreshing. So good for the price point! The next time I'm in Houston I'd love to come visit again with a larger group to try more of the menu! Hopefully by then everyone will feel safe enough to eat in at the restaurant. And I'd definitely come back just for the rice cakes. :)

Last post from last Thursday. Is it just me or does the staff make you feel like your are taking too much of their time. I know... time is money and You want to turn over tables. If you have ever been here before, you know they have a huge menu. It takes a while just to peruse the menu. We finally settled on Seafood Flat Rice Noodle and Green Beans with Pork. Green beans had a slight crunch to them... pretty good. Seafood flat rice noodle was good.

My favorite restaurant in HOUSTON. Rice cake is a staple when you come here, staff so attentive and nice! You want authentic come here.

Tan Tan used to be legendary for one reason: their Banh Bot Chien. They also used to be infamous for another reason: their less than stellar service. 4 star is based on their service. If only Yelp allowed a 3.5 rating, that would be more accurate overall. Their service has improved immensely! The hostess who sat me down and took my order was friendly and welcoming. She even came to check up on me since a bigger party had backed up the kitchen a bit. I will say I was disappointed with the Banh Bot Chien this time around. See, Banh Bot Chien can invoke very different reactions out of you depending on how it's made. When it's crispy? Most comforting, delicious savory pancake. When it's soggy and flimsy? Like microdosing depression. And I can say this (TMI: clinically diagnosed major depressive here). I had asked for it to be fried on both sides to prevent the mushy horror, and I'm pretty sure they didn't do that because what I got was meh. But hey! Every time it's crispy and fried nicely, it's amazing, so I'll just keep that in mind for next time and can't dox them too much for that. Especially considering how their service has improved. I'll probably be back to try again.

I've been coming here for years and it's always good it never disappoints. I love their brisket, soup, their jumbo shrimp, their duck, and their green beans. The staff is very intensive. The place is clean. I just love this place.

I tried the sizzling beef with fried rice. The beef was cooked to perfection and was so flavorful. Fried rice was also very delicious. Babe had the pepper steak with no veggies and fried rice. He said it was super good and would definitely be bringing us back again. The portion sizes are very generous and prices are very reasonable. While we waited I had some hot tea (lavender and jasmine) it was so fragrant and smooth. I wish I could have drunk the whole pot. The atmosphere here is very lively and customer service was good. I will for sure come back and eat again. Follow my food journey @MugsyEats on IG and YouTube. #mugsyeats