Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake

 Finally got to try Uncle Tetsu, which is a known Japanese cheesecake brand, and they have a shop in Katy.

Lucky to run into them at a festival and of course I went to line up for it.

Got to try the mini Ube Cheesecake.  I do appreciate that the texture is milkier as opposed to cheesier.  Hint of ube came thru and not too sweet. 

This is the Cherry Blossom flavor but I feel like it's definitely more fragrant with the syrup than really tasting the cheesecake.  No matter how airy it can be, I should be Abel to taste more of the cheesecake part. 

This is actually pretty brilliant, for cheesecake that are left over, they cut them into slices and toast them to make biscotti.  Perfect to go with coffee or just snack. 

You can see how long it is.  This one came with Ube, Green Tea, and Strawberry cheesecake flavor as biscotti.  That is definitely worthy purchase.  Next time if I make a trek out there, will definitely go back and get this again.

Uncle Tetsu

23333 Grand Circle Blvd

Sute 140

Katy, TX 77449

346-396-3389

https://uncletetsu-us.com/

Bread Zepplin

For office lunch, there's Lunch Drop service that rotates thru various vendors.

Saw Bread Zeppelin, was super curious.

Ordered a Lone Star Salad, and it was packed nice and neat. 

The bowl is pretty deep too.  It has steak, avocado, tomato, onion and ice berg lettuce.  The dressing is Hanger Bleu, but I didn't pour it all into the bowl.   Just because it doesn't need to have so much for the bowl.  Less than half was plenty.  Shake it up and there's plenty to go around.  

For a quick salad and at work setting that works.  It really is alot of food for lunch.  The steak is very filling and as far as office salad goes, sure to feed all kinds of appetite.

Bread Zeppelin

3235 Southwest Fwy

Houston, TX 77027

979-282-3835

https://breadzeppelin.com/

 

Local Foods

Went to Local Foods for lunch.

This is a new location on Post Oak.

I got the Salmon Poke bowl.  It has brown rice, avocado, corn, onion, ginger, greens, almond with spicy aioli.  Overall, there's alot of texture for this salad, not exactly poke bowl.  I feel like they went overboard on the ginger, no one eat so much ginger in one meal.  There's just enough chopped up pieces of salmon to go with the rice, corn and almond slices.  Overall it's a pretty filling bowl, but not too heavy where you need a nap after.

Local Foods

1709 Post Oak Blvd

Houston, TX 77056

713-789-0642

https://www.localfoodstexas.com/location/local-foods-postoak/

 

EaDough

Been meaning to come by this side and luckily I happen to be near by and get to stop here.

This is a walk-up coffee place, but you do see few parking spots nearby.

I came pretty late not as much pastry offerings.

When you walk up, you see the giant window, and when you get your drink, you grab it in the small window.  Mainly to avoid bugs flying in. 

I got the Almond Bostock, which I've never heard of before, and the almonds are on the flip side.  So apparently Bostock is made with left over brioche bread, sometimes they use challah bread or any white bread too.  They brush the bread with flavored syrup and put almond on top then baked.  So the bread is harder in texture because it's twice baked. 

For drink, I got the Triple Berry Matcha.  They have berry compote at the bottom and filled it up with matcha latte.  It's definitely different and unique, but tasted pretty good for a hot day.  

Feel free to drop by.

Ea Dough Pastries & Provisions

3204 Polk Street

Houston, TX 77003

https://eadough.com/

 

Baby Barnaby's

Haven't been back to Baby Barnaby's for a long time. 

Sometimes it's because it gets super busy in the late mornings, or I can't find parking, or whatever.  This time, all the planets aligned and found a sweet parking, not alot of people were up yet, and a nice booth opened up.

Totally grateful that the server set down a carafe and a pitcher of coffee.  That's the Vitamin C all of us need!

True to form, got my old stand by - the Corn Beef Hash with Potato and Eggs.  It's truly a very full meal all in one dish.  As is, I couldn't even finish the dish.  Imagine they were supposed to come with toasts too.    Anyway, not only do they give you plenty, the beef is good, you get decent size chunks and lots of it.  This really hits the spot and take over the day's meals - ok, maybe not all day but definitely very filling.

Baby Barnaby's

602 Fairview

Houston, TX 

713-522-4229

https://barnabyscafe.com/baby.html

 

Duck n' Bao

Been meaning to try Duck n' Bao for a while.

Unfortunately, their other locations were further than I'm willing to drive for Chinese food.  Luckily, they opened one up inside the loop.

As you walk in, they are showing off the ducks that they're working on at the kitchen window. 

I got the scallion pancake to start.  Pretty decent.

Then Xiao Long Bao - They have 3 kinds to choose from, I just stuck with Classic, pork.  It's pretty good with vinegar though, I wouldn't mind having more soup consummate for stronger flavor.

Then I got another kind of Bao - the Pan Fried Bao.  This one has Waygu Beef.  I truly can't taste the difference on the quality of beef, but it's pretty good. 

Just to have some rice as good measure. I got the House Duck Fried Rice.  True to the description, they do have chunks of duck in the mix.  It's very filling by the time you have all that together.

Duck n' Bao

5215 Kelvin Dr

Houston, TX 77005

346-571-3607

https://ducknbao.com/rice-village/

 

Coco's Donut

Drove by this relatively new donut spot. 

The parking lot is pretty decent size, so no issues there.

Inside also have lots of seating, can even hold groups.

Here's their offerings, they have donuts, but also empanadas and cookies, muffins too.

I got the Mexican Mocha, which is made with Obelita's cocoa.  Pretty full flavored no the chocolate.

Besides donuts, they also offer other breakfast dishes.  I got the Churro Waffles.  It reminds me of a bit like the mochi batter where it's chewier than regular waffles.  Came with fruit and lots of whipped cream and of course syrup.

This is just cool pic on the outside of the building.  But feel free to stop by.  As you paid for your order and grab a seat, they will bring you your food and your coffee.  Great for a little break.

Coco's Donut

2026 34th Street

Houston, TX 77018

https://cocosdonuts.com/