Jiu Fu Cafe

“Friendly staff and delicious food.”

Amos Chen★★★★★

Always enjoy coming back to Jiu Fu Cafe. The braised platter is consistently good — flavorful, tender, and well-seasoned without being overly salty. Their congee is also one of my favorites in the area, smooth and comforting, especially when you want something warm and satisfying. Food quality has been very consistent across visits, and portions are reasonable for the price. Service is quick and the atmosphere feels casual and relaxed, great for a simple meal any time of day. Definitely one of my go-to spots for Cantonese comfort food in Houston.

Bruce Forest★★★★★

Crab in the porridge was very fresh and juicy. It would be better to provide certain tools to crack the crab shell. The assorted braised platter 卤水拼盘tastes good, a little bit salty. Beef Chou Fun fusions the taste of Chou Fun, shrimp, and the crispy flavor of fresh bean sprouts appropriately. The dinning hall is a bit crowded. It’s understandable as they try to accommodate as many guests as possible. I saw a long line of people waiting outside. A good and popular place.

Jennie Ran★★★★★

Don’t skip over this place as it’s in the a little known corner of one the main Chinatown plazas. (Next to H- mart) Neglected exterior but don’t let that deter you. The interior is bright, well decorated, and clean. Ordered the popular Marinated Delights Combination (C03) and the water spinach with garlic sauce. The combination consisted of pig feet, ears, tongue, intestines, tofu, and egg. Well braised and a bold flavor on each item. Tender tongue meat and chewy pig feet. My favorite was the tofu as it was the most marinated. Loved the variety and size of this dish. Water spinach was stir fri

Emy Aninzo-Wong★★★★★

We went with relatives for lunch since they heard this restaurant serves authentic food. We ordered the popular dishes that are also pictured on their wall. My favorites are the crispy sweet potato pancakes, Chinese flower veggie with squid, and the sweet and sour pork. The seafood congee was good. The meat platter I didn’t like so much. The intestines were chewy. It’s a bit crowded, but the service was great. The food came out quickly.