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Eater
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
The Best Restaurants in Sugar Land, Texas
View as Map This Houston suburb may be well-known for its master-planned communities and outstanding amenities, but don't underestimate its culinary scene. 'The Sweetest City in Texas' offers far more than chain restaurants and standard American fare. Nestled southwest of Houston in Fort Bend County, one of the most diverse counties in the country, Sugar Land's food scene reflects its melting pot of cultures within its 34 square miles. To help narrow the search, here's our list of the best places to eat in Sugar Land right now. Eater has updated this map to include Seafood City, Thai Town, and Warung Indo. Restaurants like Pho Tan Loc Sugar Land, Thai Siam, State Fare Kitchen & Bar, V Lotus, and the now-closed Guru have been removed. Don't see your favorite Sugar Land restaurant on this list? Email houston@ with your suggestion. Read More t's not uncommon for owner Fernando to greet, seat, and serve diners himself at this white-tableclothed, Latin American locale. The small but mighty menu features carne asada, steak empanadas, and the Cornina, Fernando's signature egg-washed Ecuadorian fish finished in a lemon butter wine sauce. Be sure to check out the seasonal special, which is, most recently, a colorful paella. Fernando's warm, personable approach adds to the charm. One of the newer additions to Sugar Land's dining scene, Thai Town serves up flavorful dishes rooted in the family recipes of owner Ami Mohn and chef Jakkrit Sampaotong. Diners can dig into red curry, drunken noodles, tom kha soup, and classic pad Thai. The drink list is just as varied, with options like Thai iced coffee, a lemon drop mocktail, and bottles of Kirin Ichiban. Though this is definitely a supermarket, Seafood City offers some of the best Filipino cuisine in the state. Shoppers are almost immediately greeted by its bustling food court, which features Halo Halo's assortment of fruity drinks, shakes, and juices; rice bowls and Filipino bolognese from Sizzle; a self-service station with hot foods, including slices served from a whole roasted pig; and the ever-popular Grill City, which serves a seemingly endless selection of grilled proteins, including whole squid, fish, skewered and barbecued meats, and chicharones fried fresh. If it's your first time, give the food court and Seafood City's many aisles a once-over to explore a storeful of options before committing to one. Finish the trip by stopping into the Baker's Son on the way out. This Sugar Land outpost of this Florida-founded Filipino bakery is filled with some of the most indulgent treats, with a special focus on ube. You'll find shelves and shelves of goodies, including ube cheese rolls, pan de ube, and trays of ube coffee cake iced with cream cheese frosting. For nearly two decades, this Sugar Land institution has drawn in the crowds with its expansive Japanese-South American fusion menu. Start the meal with the salmon tostadas — an assembly of mushrooms, salmon, pico de gallo, and nata cream stacked atop wontons. Try the New Zealand roll, a creation of shrimp tempura, avocado, and cream cheese topped with kani, crispy tempura flakes, and unagi. The Venezuela roll, made with seared Angus beef, avocado, caramelized onions, chimichurri, and jalapenos, is also a winner. This Town Center hangout is known for spinning retro records and pouring up a wide selection of wines. Along with the records for sale, patrons can peruse Vino & Vinyl's full menu, including charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and hearty entrees such as steak tacos with a red chimichurri and braised short ribs. Enjoy wine by the glass or beer for $1 off during happy hour, available all day Tuesday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This restaurant offers a modern take on Indian cuisine with flavors sourced directly from South Asia. Beyond traditional dishes like palak paneer, Goan fish, and lamb curry, find inventive dishes like tandoori chicken tikki naan pizza and mango habanero salmon. Too hot to handle? Cool your palate with one of the restaurant's renowned cocktails or its non-alcoholic drinks, including its creamy mango lassi. Sign up for our newsletter. This Berg Hospitality bistro and bar brings a slice of Italy to Sugar Land's Town Center, serving up plates of clams casino, prosciutto di Parma, and a towering 20-layer lasagna made with fresh, homemade pasta. The weekday prix-fixe lunch is a quick, satisfying meal, with options like minestrone, eggplant parmesan, and cannoli. Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co. The name says it all. Unafraid of unlikely combinations, Jupiter pairs its selection of pizzas with an even larger selection of sweet and savory waffles. Highlights include Just Wing It, a build-your-own dish featuring your choice of breaded or unbreaded wings tossed in spicy maple or Buffalo sauce and served with a trio of waffle triangles with maple cream and strawberries. In the mood for a slice? Start with the Moon pie, a pizza made with Vietnamese-style barbecue pulled pork, Sriracha, and Japanese mayo. End with Sweet Cheeses, a churro-style waffle with whipped cheesecake. Corelli's remains a longtime favorite in Sugar Land, with an extensive menu of doughy pizzas, heaping plates of pasta, and lighter entrees like the snapper Napoli. Standouts include the apple-cured, double-thick pork chops grilled with a rosemary garlic mushroom butter. Save room for homemade desserts such as tiramisu and New York-style cheesecake. One of two Indonesian restaurants in the Houston area, Warung Indo has been a staple of Indonesians looking for a slice of home. Tucked into a strip mall, the restaurant serves some of Indonesia's most popular dishes, including nasi campur, a rice dish made up of beef rendang, tempeh, chopped vegetables, and boiled egg, and nasi goreng, a national Indonesian fried egg-and-rice dish. Seeking some additional comfort? Try the soto ayam, a chicken soup hued by golden turmeric and simmered with a variety of spices, lemongrass, and makrut, plus flavorful additions, including cabbage, eggs, vermicelli noodles, tomato, and bean sprouts. Quench your thirst with es cendol, a traditional drink made with pandan-flavored rice flour-tapioca jelly, coconut milk, and palm sugar syrup. This Japanese restaurant is a go-to for its sushi, sashimi, and all-day happy hour. Stick with the daily budget-friendly happy hour menu, or dive into the complete lineup of soups, salads, tempura, noodles, specialty maki, and desserts like mochi ice cream and chocolate lava cake. The comfy seating and ample parking make Keeper's an easy pick for a laid-back meal or casual night out. © 2025 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Link copied to the clipboard. t's not uncommon for owner Fernando to greet, seat, and serve diners himself at this white-tableclothed, Latin American locale. The small but mighty menu features carne asada, steak empanadas, and the Cornina, Fernando's signature egg-washed Ecuadorian fish finished in a lemon butter wine sauce. Be sure to check out the seasonal special, which is, most recently, a colorful paella. Fernando's warm, personable approach adds to the charm. Open in Google Maps Foursquare One of the newer additions to Sugar Land's dining scene, Thai Town serves up flavorful dishes rooted in the family recipes of owner Ami Mohn and chef Jakkrit Sampaotong. Diners can dig into red curry, drunken noodles, tom kha soup, and classic pad Thai. The drink list is just as varied, with options like Thai iced coffee, a lemon drop mocktail, and bottles of Kirin Ichiban. Though this is definitely a supermarket, Seafood City offers some of the best Filipino cuisine in the state. Shoppers are almost immediately greeted by its bustling food court, which features Halo Halo's assortment of fruity drinks, shakes, and juices; rice bowls and Filipino bolognese from Sizzle; a self-service station with hot foods, including slices served from a whole roasted pig; and the ever-popular Grill City, which serves a seemingly endless selection of grilled proteins, including whole squid, fish, skewered and barbecued meats, and chicharones fried fresh. If it's your first time, give the food court and Seafood City's many aisles a once-over to explore a storeful of options before committing to one. Finish the trip by stopping into the Baker's Son on the way out. This Sugar Land outpost of this Florida-founded Filipino bakery is filled with some of the most indulgent treats, with a special focus on ube. You'll find shelves and shelves of goodies, including ube cheese rolls, pan de ube, and trays of ube coffee cake iced with cream cheese frosting. For nearly two decades, this Sugar Land institution has drawn in the crowds with its expansive Japanese-South American fusion menu. Start the meal with the salmon tostadas — an assembly of mushrooms, salmon, pico de gallo, and nata cream stacked atop wontons. Try the New Zealand roll, a creation of shrimp tempura, avocado, and cream cheese topped with kani, crispy tempura flakes, and unagi. The Venezuela roll, made with seared Angus beef, avocado, caramelized onions, chimichurri, and jalapenos, is also a winner. This Town Center hangout is known for spinning retro records and pouring up a wide selection of wines. Along with the records for sale, patrons can peruse Vino & Vinyl's full menu, including charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and hearty entrees such as steak tacos with a red chimichurri and braised short ribs. Enjoy wine by the glass or beer for $1 off during happy hour, available all day Tuesday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Open in Google Maps Foursquare This restaurant offers a modern take on Indian cuisine with flavors sourced directly from South Asia. Beyond traditional dishes like palak paneer, Goan fish, and lamb curry, find inventive dishes like tandoori chicken tikki naan pizza and mango habanero salmon. Too hot to handle? Cool your palate with one of the restaurant's renowned cocktails or its non-alcoholic drinks, including its creamy mango lassi. This Berg Hospitality bistro and bar brings a slice of Italy to Sugar Land's Town Center, serving up plates of clams casino, prosciutto di Parma, and a towering 20-layer lasagna made with fresh, homemade pasta. The weekday prix-fixe lunch is a quick, satisfying meal, with options like minestrone, eggplant parmesan, and cannoli. The name says it all. Unafraid of unlikely combinations, Jupiter pairs its selection of pizzas with an even larger selection of sweet and savory waffles. Highlights include Just Wing It, a build-your-own dish featuring your choice of breaded or unbreaded wings tossed in spicy maple or Buffalo sauce and served with a trio of waffle triangles with maple cream and strawberries. In the mood for a slice? Start with the Moon pie, a pizza made with Vietnamese-style barbecue pulled pork, Sriracha, and Japanese mayo. End with Sweet Cheeses, a churro-style waffle with whipped cheesecake. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Corelli's remains a longtime favorite in Sugar Land, with an extensive menu of doughy pizzas, heaping plates of pasta, and lighter entrees like the snapper Napoli. Standouts include the apple-cured, double-thick pork chops grilled with a rosemary garlic mushroom butter. Save room for homemade desserts such as tiramisu and New York-style cheesecake. Open in Google Maps Foursquare One of two Indonesian restaurants in the Houston area, Warung Indo has been a staple of Indonesians looking for a slice of home. Tucked into a strip mall, the restaurant serves some of Indonesia's most popular dishes, including nasi campur, a rice dish made up of beef rendang, tempeh, chopped vegetables, and boiled egg, and nasi goreng, a national Indonesian fried egg-and-rice dish. Seeking some additional comfort? Try the soto ayam, a chicken soup hued by golden turmeric and simmered with a variety of spices, lemongrass, and makrut, plus flavorful additions, including cabbage, eggs, vermicelli noodles, tomato, and bean sprouts. Quench your thirst with es cendol, a traditional drink made with pandan-flavored rice flour-tapioca jelly, coconut milk, and palm sugar syrup. Open in Google Maps Foursquare This Japanese restaurant is a go-to for its sushi, sashimi, and all-day happy hour. Stick with the daily budget-friendly happy hour menu, or dive into the complete lineup of soups, salads, tempura, noodles, specialty maki, and desserts like mochi ice cream and chocolate lava cake. The comfy seating and ample parking make Keeper's an easy pick for a laid-back meal or casual night out.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Community says goodbye to ‘The Crawfish King' Al Scramuzza with second line parade
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Monday, the community said goodbye to 'The Crawfish King of New Orleans,' Al Scramuzza. Funeral services and a second line parade were held at Lake Lawn Funeral Home. 'You know it is a tough loss at any time, at any age, but especially when it is someone as special as he was,' Tony Scramuzza, Al's grandson, said. 'The Crawfish King' Al Scramuzza gets street named after him in Metairie Al Scramuzza died on Mother's Day after a brief illness. At 97-year-old Al Scramuzza's funeral, his spirit was still felt. 'He was always a character. His presence is something irreplaceable. So, that'll be missed for sure,' his grandson said. Al Scramuzza is best known for introducing crawfish boils to backyard parties. He was the founder of Seafood City, which was once one of the largest seafood dealers in the Gulf South, and who could forget his funny commercials? Al Scramuzza was not only known as 'The Crawfish King,' but he also owned successful record labels and coached little league teams. 'He had a lasting impact on the city,' Tony Scramuzza said. To his grandson, Tony Scramuzza, he was all of that, but something more. 'When I was little, he had a little saying that 'pals stick together like scotch brand tape,' and that really stuck with me. He was a pal, and he was my best pal and that stuck out to me,' he said. Even though Al Scramuzza's gone, we're all stuck with the memories. In September 2024, a portion of a street in Metairie was named 'Al Scramuzza Way' in his honor, near Johnny Bright Playground, where he confirms Charles Kushner to become ambassador to France Fourth inmate captured, six still at large following Orleans Parish jailbreak: LSP Community says goodbye to 'The Crawfish King' Al Scramuzza with second line parade Ranking reveals 'happiest' cities in the world: See how the US fared Closure announced for Judge Seeber Bridge Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Plans of a Filipino cultural museum coming to Filipino Town
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — For years, Rozita Lee pushed for Filipino Town and envisioned what will open in that cultural corridor. Now, she said she wants to open a Filipino cultural museum. Originally from Hawaii, Lee moved to Las Vegas in 1979 and watched the population grow. 'The population total was only 325,000 and it's now 2 million and of that we have 200,000 Filipinos,' Lee explained. ' We are the largest of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders here and so I thought to myself this is the time to do it!' She said the museum will not only display artifacts, but also modern-day pieces of young Filipino artists. 'Museums will attract people to come and I want them to know about culture to know about what it means to be a Filipino and what it is we have to show the world,' Lee explained. ' We have to show as Filipinos being the largest in population are here to stay, we contribute, we have doctors, nurses, we have lawyers, we have teachers.' That is why Edna Narrido-Luer wanted to get involved. She has been an avid collector of artifacts since she was a teen and has developed a deep appreciation for arts and humanities and wants to share her collection in the exhibit. 'I have collected from different countries, but since I have discovered that the Phillippines has some really beautiful pieces, substantial pieces from the olden days, we call it 'unang panahon' I've collected like rice gods, this is from Ifugao,' Narrido-Luer observed. Narrido-Luer said showing these items will not only unfold history, but will leave behind a unique story for generations to come. 'I was just fascinated in how the old days, how we all began, how we were colonized and basically influenced in our culture,' Narrido-Luer added.'I wanted to share the culture of the Filipino because not everybody has been to the Phillippines like the children who were brought up here.' The Filipino culture has a mix of melting pot influences like Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and more. You can expect to see items ranging from baby baskets, rice god sculptures, warning drums signaling it's time for battle. There are Santo Niño religious relics, Filipino cowrie shells, and pottery items among other pieces dating more than thousands of years old. Lee hopes to put the museum at the Boulevard Mall, which will be located in the Heart of Filipino town, stretching from Flamingo to Desert Inn along Maryland Parkway near Seafood City grocery store and other Filipino Restaurants. 'At first we didn't have a place anywhere and when we went to meet with Timo, who is the vice president and manager of the Boulevard mall, we sat down with him and talked about everything and I said it would really be nice to have a museum here. Then he said would you like me to donate space? I said oh yes, would you?' Lee happily asked. 'Of course, we jumped on that opportunity that somebody who knows about our culture and what it would entail. I am so happy that we have this place and we pray that as it develops that the right people come together and the right things come together so we will have this museum and it will be the first Filipino museum here in Nevada.' Lee noted it will be a lasting legacy to share the vibrant traditions, family values and Filipino heritage with our community. 'Our human nature is to love and be loved and that's what I want to portray in what we do and the work that we do, whether it's in the museum or in the office or wherever we are,' Lee said. 'I'm so proud to be Filipino and I want to let everybody know be proud of who you are.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
