Sushi Masa

Having a business lunch with some colleagues. 

They brought up the AYCE sushi place, I'm game for trying.  The salad was before the parasite episode, so no harm was done to anyone. 

Got some nigiri - unagi, salmon, tuna.

My fav - sweet potato tempura.  They were a tad stingy on the ponzu sauce though. 

Unagi roll

Red Bean Ice cream.  I think my coworker cracked the code, he said if you mix chocolate and coconut ice cream together, it's kinda like a candy bar. 

I'm just good with all the food they have.  This location is pretty fast.  Basically as soon as our server entered the order less than a few minutes the food arrived.  Of course, depending on what time you sit down too because if the lunch crowd walks in, we might not be so lucky. 

Sushi Masa

355 Sawdust Rd

Spring, TX 77380

281-298-5666

https://sushimasaus.com/

 

Molly Tea

New bubble tea place? Sure!

They have really cute aesthetic too. 

They are known for jasmine based tea.

Pretty extensive menu.  They have fruit tea, milk tea, matcha, whipped cream, floral.

I got the Jasmine Apple Tea.

It has Jasmine milk tea with a hint of apple. 

I will say the aesthetics is cute and adorable.  But for the price point you have enough bubble tea places with similar flavor nodes that you can match.  If you're here to catch the trend, this is a good spot for it.  But if you want flavors, drinks, there are plenty of options in town for that.  I won't lie, their merch is pretty and that may be worthwhile.  

Molly Tea

9889 Bellaire Blvd

Ste 226

Houston, TX 77036

 

House of Bowls

Went back to House of Bowls for lunch. 

It's a great comfort food for Canton style food. 

Lemon Tea - HK style

Singapore Noodles - it's stir fry curry noodles with shrimp and pork. 

This is eggs, tomato and beef all stir fry together. 

The parking is difficult in the shopping center as there's more businesses in the strip center.  But do not park across the street and walk over, they are known to call the tow trucks.  Park behind the building, by the bank if they are not open. 

House of Bowls

6650 Corporate Dr

Houston, TX 77036

713-776-2288

 

Numero28

Went to have some Italian in Highland Village. 

They are known for having pasta in the wheel of cheese, of course, we'll be there. 

I got the Basil Lemonade Punch - it has basil leaf, limonite, and club soda.  Not too sweet. 

Calamari - pretty hardy size.

Caprese - mozzarella, basil, tomato, and olive oil. 

Here's the piece la resistance - Cacio e Pepe - they just do it at table side.  

Lots of flavor here, the cheese on top of cheese, I'm diggin' it!

We also got Pappardelle alla Bolognese - ribbon pasta and meal sauce. 

Of course, coffee after dinner. 

And of course, we have to get the tiramisu.  It's pretty well done in terms of presentation.  And it taste good too. 

For dinner, it couldn't hurt to book a reservation even thought this is a neighborhood joint.  They don't have very many tables inside, so if you want a/c, you want to reserve that.  Service is ok, nothing great to write home about, but it's not poor either.  Like I said I came for the pasta in the cheese wheel, so dream came true. 

Numero 28

3974 Westheimer Rd

Houston, TX 77027

713-485-5248

https://www.n28highlandvillage.com/

 

Creamery at the Ballpark

Went back to Daikin Park for the Hello Kitty game.

They really Pink-a-fied the place

No spot is missed. 

For VIP event in Union Station side, they have food catered.  Sliders, chicken tenders, corndogs, popcorn, and pink lemonade. 

Of course, for the game, you can have a Hello Kitty cookie too. 

Since we had the 'meal' at the VIP event, it was time for us to get a dessert. 

Alright, better lighting, got a scoop of Cookies & Creme at the ballpark's Creamery.  And yes, collected, yet, another helmet.  The price is the same as a cup, I usually get the Navy helmet, so this is my 1st orange helmet in years.  They also have waffle cones too but keep in mind that cost more. 

Creamery at Daikin Park

Near sections: 106, 128, 153, 224, 251, 411, 429

501 Crawford St

Houston, TX 77002

 

Baso

Been hearing about Baso, and was giddy to come and check it out. 

Because the space is not big, always make sure you have a reservation. 

Very cute set up.

Got a mocktail - it has honey, calamansi and ginger, it's not sugary and nice for a hot day.

For amuse bouche, we got the little round bread like the Pao de queijo (the Brazil tapioca and cheese bread). With cheese and a savory tea. 

You really cannot do any wrong from giving me cheese. 

Got the Grilled Oyster, it has dry chili, pecan and n'deja which is a spreadable salume, pretty delicious. 

The Endive Salad is so pretty - it has endives, blueberry, pecan, and horseradish.  All of those flavors is not what I would think of, but they come together nicely. 

This is the quail dish, it's cooked in beef fat, apple hot sauce, and blue cheese sauce.  You dip that sauce together, you can pretty much clean the plate.  The quail is nice and moist, not dry in a bit.  It's super flavorful.  Would definitely get this again. 

This is the Okra dish, the sauce is gouda and cream sherry.  It's not bad, I'm just not really an okra fan, so this was ok for me.  The sauce is nice though.  

We got Striped Bass - it has anchovy, guindilla, and lemon.  They have house made mayo criss cross the top, that's pretty good.  My only complaint is that they are bone-in, so you have to be careful when you cut.  As these are seasonal, so you may get something different, but they will definitely have fish on the menu. 

After the meal, of course we have to get some dessert. 

Since they don't have much in regards of coffee after dinner.  We got different pots of tea. 

Since the cuisine is Basque based, having Basque Cheesecake feels like a must.  They use heritage eggs, cultured cream, and should you feel fancy, feel free to add caviar on to the cheesecake. 

When you make a reso, be mindful of time, they do say that for party of 2, they allowed 2 hours, 3-4 people, they allow 2.5hrs.  So just keep that in mind.  In terms of parking, there is some parking space next to the building.  The store front is not obvious, you have to keep your eyes peeled.  

Baso

633a 19th Street

Houston, TX 77008

979-349-9051

https://www.basohtx.com/

 

Shake Shack

Was meeting friends in Town and Country, stopped by for a burger. 

I'm not usually near a a Shake Shack, so I'm glad for the chance to sit down at one.

*keep in mind, this is before the Cyclospora outbreak*  I got the single cheeseburger without bun, with lettuce wrap instead.  Of course we must get fries.  And for seasonal drink: Sparkling Cucumber Basil.  It's a nice summer drink, not too much sugar, and it's not a shake, but you get some kick.  It's a nice add to the meal. 

Shake Shack

700 Town & Country Blvd

Ste 2400

Houston, TX 77024

281-598-3566

https://shakeshack.com