Bao Ong

From anonymous visits to careful rankings, here’s how the Chronicle’s food team built its Top 100 list.

Michelin returned to Houston with awards in hand, but many wonder if the guide truly understands the city’s food culture.

Just like last year, no restaurants in Texas received two or three Michelin Guide stars.

Restaurant critic Bao Ong tasted every sandwich at Central Market to see which ones live up to the hype — and which miss the mark.

The best sushi in Houston can be found everywhere from trendy new restaurants like Katami and Neo to classic staples like Kata Robata and MF Sushi.

Kim Son’s departure ends a decades-long run that helped shape Houston’s Vietnamese dining scene.

A collaborative, community-driven cafe in the Heights offers chefs space to experiment, connect and grow their vision.

The hospitality industry-focused Southern Smoke Foundation’s festival brings together some of the biggest names in restaurants to fundraise for the non-profit.

Houston Chronicle restaurant critic Bao Ong's best bites in September included goat karahi keema at Aga's and buttermilk soft serve at Credence.

From fine-dining Kiran’s to family-owned spots like Himalaya, these are our favorite Indian restaurants in the Houston area.

The weekend-only smashburgers at Wagyuru highlight the entrepreneurial spirit of a young owner and high school cook.

The weekend-only smashburgers at Wagyuru highlight the entrepreneurial spirit of a young owner and high school cook.

The best Houston restaurants this fall include James Beard winning Belly of the Beast, Talespin pizza and a new Asiatown spot for pho.

From seafood-focused Navy Blue to Italian-American Milton's, here are our favorite restaurants in Houston's Rice Village.

With Credence, the chef and restaurateur expands on his family’s legacy with upscale dining inspired by his Texas roots.

With Credence, the chef and restaurateur expands on his family’s legacy with upscale dining inspired by his Texas roots.

ChopnBlok, Houston’s standout West African restaurant, has earned a spot on a prestigious national list.

Checking in on a flashy sushi spot promising high-end fish served on a conveyor belt. 

The best dishes restaurant critic Bao Ong ate in August

Review: At 70, a chef opens Di An Pho — and serves one of Houston’s best bowls