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✨ Houston’s newest hidden gem for dim sum is… inside a Courtyard by Marriott?

If “hidden gem” ever rang true, it’s here. Meet Silk Road, tucked inside the Courtyard Houston Rice University. This stunning spot serves refined Cantonese dim sum with warm Thai hospitality, led by Michelin-trained Chef Insingha (from the legendary Yu Ting Yuan + Nan Bei in Bangkok).

Faves: crispy shrimp cheung fun (hands down the best thing I’ve eaten this year), molten lava buns (a must at any dim sum spot—and especially here), mushroom bao (is it a mushroom? is it a bao? it’s adorably delicious), and the sugar-crusted BBQ pork bun you need to try. No exaggeration—everything I tasted was incredible. And their house-made chili oil? I wanted to take a bottle home.

I went with their chrysanthemum tea for my visit, but I’ve heard the craft cocktails are just as impressive as the food.

Hours:
Tues & Wed: 11AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Fri–Sun: 11AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Closed Mon & Thurs
Pro tip: Make a reservation!
Another tip: Contrary to the hotel name, it’s not next to the Rice U campus. It’s in the West U area.
📍: @silkroad_htx 2929 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77005

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Your weekend plans should definitely include @nudibranchnyc. 🙌🏻

It’s been a minute since I’ve had a proper dinner here, and it’s still just as great when I first visited.

Born as a pop-up in the thick of the pandemic, Nudibranch has since found a permanent home—and a loyal following—by doing things differently. The menu draws from Korean and Spanish traditions, but it’s less about fusion and more about freedom: bold, unexpected flavors that tell a story of curiosity, collaboration, and the city’s ever-evolving food scene. It’s inventive without trying too hard—and genuinely fun to eat! They offer a prix-fixe option as well as an a la carte menu.

Swipe left to see all the fantastic dishes from a recent visit with the boys!

1. highlight reel
2. uni, caviar, ikura (gift from the kitchen) 🙏🏻
3. duck confit croquettes, dijonnaise
4. frog legs, lemongrass, galangal, ginger
5. patatas bravas, sichuan spice, aioli
6. soba, salmon roe, shiro dashi, garlic panko, bottarga
7. mushroom, poached egg, sourdough breadcrumbs
8. steak tartare, cornichon, piparras, potato crisps
9. crispy chicken sandwich, slaw, salsa verde
10. cod, golden coconut curry, root vegetables
11. caulilini, shiso furikake, chili crisp
12. nori rice
13. seasonal kimchi
14. hanger steak, au poivre, celeriac, swiss chard
15. coconut semifreddo, blood orange gel, black pepper crumble
16. masala chai tres leches cake, rum caramel whipped cream
17. basque cheesecake, mango compote
18. interior of Nudibranch (note: this was taking a while back. It’s changed a little since then, but still beautiful!)

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Stopped by @calledaonyc for a taste of Cuban-Chinese cuisine and was not disappointed! The #bryantpark location features a number of signature dishes, and we loved how unique and flavorful they were!

🥓 Pork Belly
🍗 Spicy Mojo Chicken Wings
🍜 Lobster Lo Mein
🍚 Cuban Fried Rice
🥩 Chimichurri Flank Steak
🍨 Ice Cream
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#porkbelly #deepfried #meatlover #chickenwings #spicyfood #lomein #cubanfood #chinesefoodlover #noodlelover #friedrice #steaklover #mediumrare #steakdinner #lobster Less

Is @counterservice.eats the next chipotle?!?

#eatingnyc #counterservice #newinnyc #newrestaurantnyc #bestsandwich #greengodess #chickenclub #becnyc #banhmi #nycsandwiches #viralfoods #reelsnyc #foodiereels #chipotle Less

📍Yama 山┆🗼Shirokane 白金┆🌸Citrus & Spring Ingredients 柑橘と春の食材+絹 (¥30,800 / person)

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼
👩🏻‍🍳┆Assiette Dessert · アシェットデセール
🏷┆@yama.shirokane @kouman1
💰┆¥30,000~¥40,000🌞
🚉┆Hiroo 広尾駅 (Exit 1)🚶🏽‍♀️12min
👣┆Smart Casual · スマートカジュアル
📅┆Book via @omakasejapan · 予約困難
✍️┆Food ★★★★★ · Price ¥¥¥¥¥

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈•✼
【Description】
“Yama” is the first restaurant in Japan specialising in “Assiette Dessert” (dessert course) to receive a @michelinguide star🌟 The course updates every two months, and the theme for March and April this year was “Citrus & Spring Ingredients”, carefully selected by @kouman1, as well as the iconic “Silk” dish with chestnuts💐

【Comment】
The most recent line-up featured a variety of citrus fruits, including “Daimasaki” from Kagoshima, “Beni Princess” from Ehime, “Blood Orange”, “Shunka”, “Ougonkan”, “Beni-Hassaku” from Wakayama, and “Nijyumaru” from Saga🧡 The “Citrus Gradation” terrine was a particularly intricate dish, with each juice vesicle delicately removed, then rearranged🌈

①, ② 🌸Cherry Blossom Montagne
③, ④ 👑Fruits of the Day
⑤ 🍊Blood Orange Brûlée
⑥, ⑦ 🍋Citrus Gradation
⑧ 🌿Broad Bean, Edamame, Snap Peas
⑨ 🥬Chinese Cabbage Soup
⑩ 🍃White Asparagus, Bamboo Shoot
⑪ 🍊Golden Orange, Basil
⑫ 🌰”Silk”
⑬ 🤍Sesame Blancmange
⑭, ⑮ 🌰Chestnut & Truffle (+ ¥11,800)
　　　🍓Blood Orange & Strawberry (+ ¥8,800)
⑯, ⑰ ✨Interiors

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗝𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗘 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼
【店舗概要】
日本で初めてアシェットデセール（デザートコース）でミシュラン1つ星を獲得し、歴史的快挙を成し遂げたお菓子なお店「Yama」⭐️ 他では味わえない異次元のデザートの数々を作り出すシェフのクリエイティブなラインアップは常に進化し続けていて、毎回感動してしまいます🥲 今回は3月・4月の「柑橘と春の食材」を贅沢に使ったコースに伺いました🌷

【コメント】
去年の10月にミシュラン1つ星を受賞してからも、パワーアップし続けている「Yama」🎉 今回の主役は鹿児島県産「大将季」（デコポン）、愛媛県産「紅プリンセス」、和歌山県産「ブラッドオレンジ」、「俊菓（しゅんか）」、「黄金柑」、「紅八朔」、佐賀県産「にじゅうまる」と和歌山県城川町の栗を使った「絹」でした🧵特に 「柑橘のグラデーション」は6種類の柑橘のカプセルを丁寧に剥がして並べた、美しすぎる作品でした🥹

①, ② 🌸桜のモンターニュ
③, ④ 👑本日の主役
⑤ 🍊ブラッドオレンジのブリュレ
⑥, ⑦ 🍋柑橘のグラデーション
⑧ 🌿新緑
⑨ 🥬冬のなごり
⑩ 🍃春の恵み
⑪ 🍊黄金柑とバジル
⑫ 🌰絹
⑬ 🤍胡麻のブラマンジェ
⑭, ⑮ 🌰栗とトリュフ (+ ¥11,800)
　　　🍓ブラッドオレンジと苺 (+ ¥8,800)
⑯, ⑰ ✨内装

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗦 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼
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Les Arlots - Paris (France)

Whenever I think about a French bistro, @lesarlots is what pops first on my mind. This out of the beaten path restaurant serves old-school comfort food in a very cozy environment. It is the kind of place that I wish I had in my neighborhood, with unpretentious food done right and well complemented by a very nice atmosphere that makes one feel at home.

Les Arlots only takes reservations through phone calls, and the staff is refreshingly friendly. There is no wine list, but they will gladly assist you based on what dish was ordered. The concise menu, displayed on a chalkboard, changes daily and features several bistro classics. All of which are cooked to perfection.

During dinner service, they serve their famous saucisse-purée, a match made in heaven between creamy mashed potatoes and a herbal sausage, finalized with a viscous sauce.

(Versão em Português nos comentários) Less