Dumplings & Noodles by Cooking Girl review

I wish I could've liked the food here but it was just okay. We ordered the fried chicken today as an appetizer and it literally came out as crumbs. Almost "bottom of the bag" crumb type. It was like pecking with crumbs with a chopstick, terrible. A bad rendition of Taiwanese style popcorn chicken. The lunch portions are decent but the food is just okay as mentioned. I liked the crispy veggie egg roll and the hot and sour soup was filling and warm. These were the items I enjoyed within our lunch hangout. These 2 items are complimentary when you dine in for their lunch menu deal. The beef and broccoli lunch choice was decent. It was fresh and warm, not that salty. Paired well with steamed rice. I appreciated the flavors but I would try something else next time around from their main menu item. I like food on the spicier side and would try one of their pepper based items. I have had their hot diving fish in the past and it's decent, similar to other Cooking Girl locations. But, this location is a little different with the emphasis of "dumplings and noodles" Steamed beef and onion dumplings are good, I suggest that item if you're looking to dine-in. I have to admit that I like the food at their other locations better. I have always enjoyed dining in or getting "to-go" from most Cooking Girl locations. But this location is subpar at best. They do have nice and cordial customer service and it's conveniently located within the Houston Galleria area. This part of town doesn't have too many options for this style of cuisine. I hope y'all can improve in some aspects. Their iced milk tea/boba drinks look good. Perhaps I'll revisit and grab an go' a drink and a small item. Toodles and see ya next time!