✨ Houston Food Guide: Instagrammable Spots 2020

▲ Taken at Finn Food Hall

Everything is bigger in Texas, including their fast-casual dining scene. Houston is infamous for their hearty BBQ dishes and dry-rub seasonings, however, smaller shops are beginning to offer a sweet twist by focusing on aesthetic bites that taste as sweet as they look. We went on a crusade to consume all the cute cuisine instead of hitting up a basic BBQ shack. Take a sight of our bites!

🌊 Aqua S

This Australian ice cream shop offers a bright aesthetic with a neon sign and pastel decor. The slightly salty taste of the sea salt soft serve is balanced out by the sweetness of the cotton candy cloud.

Aqua S: IG | FB

🧔 Beard Papa’s

This Japanese cream puff store is branded around Yuji Hirota, a local baker from Osaka who became known for his fluffy white beard. The cream puffs are light and airy, served in a customizable fashion.

Beard Papa’s: IG | FB

🌭 Chung Chun

This shop offers those crispy, coated hot dogs featured in numerous Korean mukbang, ASMR videos. Each stick is extremely filling, with potato, ramen, and meat coatings.

Chung Chun: IG | FB

🥣 Dish Society

This farm-to-table restaurant has a location tucked in Fin Hall in Downtown Houston, featuring a breakfast-brunch menu with healthy options.

Dish Society: IG | FB

🍦 Bae

My favorite ice cream spot in Houston; this aesthetic shop serves colorful soft serve that includes trendy cereal flavors. The food, environment, and vibe are all fashion-forward.

Bae: IG | FB

🍔 Flip `N Patties

This restaurant started off as a food truck, featuring Filipino-American fusion street fare and fast food that includes Siopao-bun burgers and mini Kamayan trays.

Flip `N Patties: IG | FB

🦄 Unicorn Bar

The little one’s enjoy this magical dessert bar for its illuminating drinks and rainbow bites, encased by a pastel environment with bright walls and colorful furnishings.

Unicorn Bar: IG | FB

🖐️ Hando

This sushi handroll concept is a casual version of an omakase, with rolls made in front of you, by-hand, one at a time. There is a generous amount of fish with butter-like texture in each roll.

Hando: IG | FB

🍵 Mecca Matcha

This dessert spot has the strongest matcha ice cream in town, sourcing directly from a tea farm in Uji, Japan. Each dessert is served with its own aesthetic touch!

Mecca Matcha: IG | FB

☕ Tom N Toms

This Korean coffee chain expanded into Bellaire, and is an optimal study spot with a large space and ample seating. Warm-toned furniture and string lights set a relaxing ambiance.

Tom N Toms: IG | FB

🌺 L & L Hawaiian

This Island-theme spot is tucked in Katy, serving classic Hawaiian noms, from spam masubi to loco moco. The sauce in the spam musubi offers a savory tang.

L & L Hawaiian: IG | FB

🌈 Popfancy Pops

This adorable dessert spot serves ice cream in aesthetic ways, with ornate topping options and fun flavors that include ube and cereal milk. The store’s decor offers Instagram-able opportunities with several neon signs.

Popfancy Pops: IG | FB

🥤 Muse Tea

This cute tea shop delivers Pinterest aesthetics with plants and wicker furniture. Their menu features a matcha series, offering ceremonial-grade matcha in different flavors.

Muse Tea: IG | FB

🍨 Somi Somi

This small dessert shop offers Korean-style soft serve in specialty cones. The fish waffles provide a playful taiyaki experience with cute flavors and signature toppings,

Somi Somi: IG | FB

🍳 The Rustic

This country-themed restaurant encompasses Southern barnhouse vibes with a large stage with live music. The Cracklin’ Deviled Eggs feature a slightly spicy seasoning and a crunch of chicharrón.

The Rustic: IG | FB

With all these fast-casual foodie spots in the area, fitting food adventures on a quick trip will leave you with 5 dining experiences in one day. Everything is bigger in Texas, and your stomach will be if you get the chance to explore the many food options Houston as to offer!

Who Am I Missing?

If there’s any eateries or restaurants that you feel should be included in this list, let me know in the comments below! Follow me on Instagram: @OrlandoFoodSpots