Mein

Went to Chinatown for dinner, which is my first time since Covid.

Mein.  While the English name translates to Noodles.  The Chinese name is a play on word of Noodle, the name technically is 'Very Familiar', which as people typically are recognized by face, the word face phonetically sounds like noodles but different brush strokes.  It's cute.  

I do like the 50s drawing and other kitch on the walls.  Definitely giving a nod to the era.

Got me a Thai Tea because why not?!

Got some 'Chinese Donut' - to be honest I've never understood why it's called that when it's savory not sweet.

First off, got the Mapo Tofu - one of the all time comfort food.  This one has pork in it - vegetarians be ware.  Of course we love it because the sauces makes us feels good when you mix it with rice.  So good.  And yes, it does have a kick to it.

My friend wanted JaJangMyeon, Black bean noodles.  This place has both styles, meaning Korean style & Chinese styles.  Korean style is known of having during special occasions, usually when you move in or graduation.  Ours was just having comfort food. Both have pork and both have black beans but usage is vastly different and the ingredients are different as well.  They definitely have their own differences. 

My thing about this place is that I find it funny that use the fact that they have Cantonese cuisine as their selling point.  Yet, majority of their dishes are not necessary Cantonese style.  Growing up with it, there are always borrowed and play on style, but to bill oneself as such I really do expect them to deliver.  Not that the food aren't good, there's just missing some heat.  Oh well, maybe other dishes would be better, have to go back and give them another try.

Mein

9630 Clarewood

A13

Houston, TX 77036

713-923-7488

https://www.eatmein.com