hunan kitchen has been a staple for yearssss, truly my fav restaurant ever and hands down the best chinese food i've had!! the interior has plenty of seating, making it great for both family dinners and group gatherings. the owners are a couple: a super friendly woman and the diligent chef. the service is always attentive and fast and the food comes out SOOO quickly. portions are also huuuge at consistently high quality. what really sets this place apart is the depth of flavor, the spice levels are just right. you taste the chili, sichuan peppercorn, and mala fragrances, along with that unmistakable wok hei!! nothing feels muted or overly aggressive.
- one must-order is the hunan bbq fish (君山烤鱼). at just over $30, ITS SUCH A STEALLL for what you get: an entire seabass served in a massive chafing dish, surrounded by a medley of vegetables like cauliflower, potatoes, lotus root, and peppers. the fish is tender and flaky, not overly salty or spicy, but infused with a beautifully fragrant mala heat. it's perfect for celebratory meals or sharing with a big group
- the sautéed preserved pork with dried smoked bamboo shoots (烟笋炒腊肉) is an absolute classic. the cured pork belly has an intense smokiness that hits you immediately, with alternating bites of rich fatty pieces and deeply savory lean cuts. the bamboo shoots add texture and soak up all that flavor
- their poached sliced beef in hot chili oil (水煮牛肉) is another standout. the beef is incredibly succulent, swimming in a chili oil broth that's bursting with aroma without being overwhelming. this dish can often be too oily or salty elsewhere, but hunan kitchen nails the balance!
- the sauteed diced chicken with chili pepper (辣子鸡) is my all time FAVVV and something i've loved since growing up. the chicken is perfectly crispy and crunchy while staying juicy on the inside. paired with dried chilies and peppercorns, the numbing spice slowly creeps in and builds as you eat. its ADDICTING in the most dangerous way, and i genuinely cannot stop eating it every time
- the stir-fried diced chicken with green peppercorn (青花椒鸡丁) offers a slightly different flavor profile that i really love. the chicken is tender, and the green peppercorn brings a refreshing, citrusy, almost electric numbing sensation that feels lighter and brighter compared to red chilies. it's bold and a really fun contrast to some of the other dishes
- for something non spicy, the seafood and japanese tofu (海鲜玉子豆腐) is PURE COMFORT FOOD for me. the tofu is lightly crisped on the outside but sooo silky inside, topped with soft fish fillets, huge shrimp, and a rich, glossy sauce packed with umami. i ascend every single time i eat it LOL
overall, hunan kitchen is insanely worth it for the price. the portions are massive, the quality is consistently high, and for how authentic and flavorful the food is, it's honestly such a steal. you get way more than what you pay for, especially when ordering family style, and they even offer lunch specials, which makes it easy to come back often for a quick meal. it's such an underrated spot in katy and i wish more people talked about it :') this place deserves way more love!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
jason williams
do not go here, service is terrible, i went in for lunch, wanted to order general tsaos beef, fist it was no, then it was yes, I asked about adding shrimp, said id pay more, replied, no, just one. made me feel like they didnt want my business, even though they did not close for another hour. the whole time I was there, I felt like I was a burden. So, I obliged, and left. i wont EVER go back. never been inside before, but ordered delivery and the quality has been bad. i guve a big thumbs down to this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Madisyn
Walked in and immediately walked out. Smelled like a bathroom. Made sense why there was no one eating there.
Atmosphere: 1
Benjamin Laracuente
Do not let the place fool you. The food is delicious. Very authentic great place to dine in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ChristopherAnn713
I've tried every Chinese restaurant in Katy - including the frequently-mentioned ones. And they're definitely good. But Hunan Kitchen is my favorite. Not sure why it doesn't get talked about often - it's like it's under the radar or something. On a plus side, nobody has anything negative to say, so I guess that's something!
In particular, I love the xialongbao, spicy wontons, hot & sour soup, sautéed cabbage Chinese style, Orange Chicken, moo shu pork.
And the Beijing/Peking Duck (although you do have to reserve that 1 day ahead).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Murphy
I went to go pick up my food and the cashier automatically set me up to tip her 18 percent. I asked her I just tipped you and than proceeds to act if she couldn't understand me, while smiling in my face. I will never go back to this restaurant again. I don't deal with a PickPocket Business. That's what you call good fortune when you pickpocket a customer.
Service: 1
Nick Escobar
Fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wang Juan
Delicious food and great service. Happy to find a good restaurant in Katy. Will be back to try more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Cruz
Food was Hot but not flavorful. Fried Wontons tasted like from Sam’s. Ckn Kung Poa bad
Bad review, the fried noodles are not too noisy, and the braised pork with pickled vegetables is just like eating salt.
Food: 1
Gianni Mancini
I would not get the spicy crispy chicken, or the sweet and sour chicken, the spicy is not spicy at all, and the sweet and sour is very boring. Besides that nice place overall, just watch what your ordering
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Aaron Zhou
it’s very authentic and friendly staff? we finished all our food! yummy!
Really poor customer service.
Service: 1
hunan kitchen has been a staple for yearssss, truly my fav restaurant ever and hands down the best chinese food i've had!! the interior has plenty of seating, making it great for both family dinners and group gatherings. the owners are a couple: a super friendly woman and the diligent chef. the service is always attentive and fast and the food comes out SOOO quickly. portions are also huuuge at consistently high quality. what really sets this place apart is the depth of flavor, the spice levels are just right. you taste the chili, sichuan peppercorn, and mala fragrances, along with that unmistakable wok hei!! nothing feels muted or overly aggressive.
- one must-order is the hunan bbq fish (君山烤鱼). at just over $30, ITS SUCH A STEALLL for what you get: an entire seabass served in a massive chafing dish, surrounded by a medley of vegetables like cauliflower, potatoes, lotus root, and peppers. the fish is tender and flaky, not overly salty or spicy, but infused with a beautifully fragrant mala heat. it's perfect for celebratory meals or sharing with a big group
- the sautéed preserved pork with dried smoked bamboo shoots (烟笋炒腊肉) is an absolute classic. the cured pork belly has an intense smokiness that hits you immediately, with alternating bites of rich fatty pieces and deeply savory lean cuts. the bamboo shoots add texture and soak up all that flavor
- their poached sliced beef in hot chili oil (水煮牛肉) is another standout. the beef is incredibly succulent, swimming in a chili oil broth that's bursting with aroma without being overwhelming. this dish can often be too oily or salty elsewhere, but hunan kitchen nails the balance!
- the sauteed diced chicken with chili pepper (辣子鸡) is my all time FAVVV and something i've loved since growing up. the chicken is perfectly crispy and crunchy while staying juicy on the inside. paired with dried chilies and peppercorns, the numbing spice slowly creeps in and builds as you eat. its ADDICTING in the most dangerous way, and i genuinely cannot stop eating it every time
- the stir-fried diced chicken with green peppercorn (青花椒鸡丁) offers a slightly different flavor profile that i really love. the chicken is tender, and the green peppercorn brings a refreshing, citrusy, almost electric numbing sensation that feels lighter and brighter compared to red chilies. it's bold and a really fun contrast to some of the other dishes
- for something non spicy, the seafood and japanese tofu (海鲜玉子豆腐) is PURE COMFORT FOOD for me. the tofu is lightly crisped on the outside but sooo silky inside, topped with soft fish fillets, huge shrimp, and a rich, glossy sauce packed with umami. i ascend every single time i eat it LOL
overall, hunan kitchen is insanely worth it for the price. the portions are massive, the quality is consistently high, and for how authentic and flavorful the food is, it's honestly such a steal. you get way more than what you pay for, especially when ordering family style, and they even offer lunch specials, which makes it easy to come back often for a quick meal. it's such an underrated spot in katy and i wish more people talked about it :') this place deserves way more love!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
do not go here, service is terrible, i went in for lunch, wanted to order general tsaos beef, fist it was no, then it was yes, I asked about adding shrimp, said id pay more, replied, no, just one. made me feel like they didnt want my business, even though they did not close for another hour. the whole time I was there, I felt like I was a burden. So, I obliged, and left. i wont EVER go back. never been inside before, but ordered delivery and the quality has been bad. i guve a big thumbs down to this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Walked in and immediately walked out. Smelled like a bathroom. Made sense why there was no one eating there.
Atmosphere: 1
Do not let the place fool you. The food is delicious. Very authentic great place to dine in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've tried every Chinese restaurant in Katy - including the frequently-mentioned ones. And they're definitely good. But Hunan Kitchen is my favorite. Not sure why it doesn't get talked about often - it's like it's under the radar or something. On a plus side, nobody has anything negative to say, so I guess that's something!
In particular, I love the xialongbao, spicy wontons, hot & sour soup, sautéed cabbage Chinese style, Orange Chicken, moo shu pork.
And the Beijing/Peking Duck (although you do have to reserve that 1 day ahead).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to go pick up my food and the cashier automatically set me up to tip her 18 percent. I asked her I just tipped you and than proceeds to act if she couldn't understand me, while smiling in my face. I will never go back to this restaurant again. I don't deal with a PickPocket Business. That's what you call good fortune when you pickpocket a customer.
Service: 1
Fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and great service. Happy to find a good restaurant in Katy. Will be back to try more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was Hot but not flavorful. Fried Wontons tasted like from Sam’s. Ckn Kung Poa bad
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
We love Hunan Kitchen! Highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Authentic Chinese Food
Delicious and delicious 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Authentic Chinese Food
Bad review, the fried noodles are not too noisy, and the braised pork with pickled vegetables is just like eating salt.
Food: 1
I would not get the spicy crispy chicken, or the sweet and sour chicken, the spicy is not spicy at all, and the sweet and sour is very boring. Besides that nice place overall, just watch what your ordering
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
it’s very authentic and friendly staff? we finished all our food! yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Authentic Chinese Food
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