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Mama's Kitchen

Mama's Kitchen

3815 Richmond Ave, Houston I-77027-5836, United States

Lunch • Casual • Kitchen • Szechuan


"The last few years have seen an explosion of Chinese restaurants popping up all throughout the loop and most of them specialize in Sichuan cuisine. Of all the hot spots #1 , I find that Mama's Kitchen has been the most consistent and at times, one of the better options in this part of town.There are only a handful of parking spots out front and the plaza that it's located in is way smaller than it looks. That also means the interior is on the smaller side, but it's sufficient enough to handle big groups and intimate booths. It's a clean dining room and can probably fit up to 50 folks at once. It's rarely busy here, so I wouldn't worry too much about getting a table pending party size. I wish the adjacent lot was connected, which would alleviate some of the access issues from Richmond Ave.Interior and parking logistics aside, the food is the true highlight. Their variety is not too dissimilar from what's offered at the competing establishments around, but their execution and service is better overall. Their braised soft bacon 梅菜扣肉 is so fatty that it melts in the mouth, best enjoyed with rice. The salted egg yolk corn 金沙玉米 is simple compared to the rest of their dishes, but well done enough to where I'd order it over and over. Their broiled fish in hot oil 水煮魚 is soft and very authentic. One of the best things they serve is the braised red pork 紅燒肉 which is as homey and as savory sweet as one would want. For non-spicy eaters, beware of the dishes that have a pepper listed next to it.As noted, the service is what sets them apart in my eyes from the rest. I realize that the catered audience is mainly non-Chinese, but that hasn't compromised the authenticity of the dishes in the least bit.__________ #1 Just all me Pun P."