Mein in Houston, TX

4.5(1,678)8.69 - 15.95Houston, TX
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 1678 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Houston, TX • Price 8.69 - 15.95 • 4.5★
Mein Chinese Restaurant in Houston, Texas is a top choice for a delicious Chinese buffet experience. With a 4.5-star rating and over 1,600 reviews, it's clear that this Sharpstown eatery is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The all-you-can-eat buffet offers an impressive selection of dishes, and reviewers rave about the generous portion sizes and reasonable prices. From the carefully prepared veggies to the savory meats, every detail is evident in the final dish. Whether you're in the mood for something familiar or adventurous, Mein Chinese Restaurant has something for everyone.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
9630 Clarewood Dr ste a13, Houston, TX 77036, USA, Sharpstown, Houston, Texas
Phone
(713) 923-7488
Today
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Price
8.69 - 15.95
Rating
4.5 (1,678 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

9 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food×2Generous Portion SizesReasonable Prices

Also mentioned

AtmosphereCleanlinessPortion Sizes LikeRestaurant Kid-FriendlyServiceWait Time Long

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
5/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast food turnaround noted in FAQ
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 30/100
Authenticity score30/100
Authentic

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 26/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score26/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
18/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 3 bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,678 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 1,678 reviews(↓ 0.10 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,678 / 582 median
02,910 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.13) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2910+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Popular Times

See when it's busiest
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Tue
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Thu
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Pricing

Price range 8.69 - 15.95
Price range8.69 - 15.95
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Bar onsiteRestroomPescatarian optionsVegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendyGood for groupsGood for kids

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertSeatingTable serviceLunch

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat beer selectionGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerCocktailsCoffeeComfort foodHard liquor

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

20 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Lava Toast$13.00213 mentions
  • Squid Ink Fried Rice$21.00138 mentions
  • Sansai Egg Tofu$15.5585 mentions
  • Red Oil Dumplings$11.4079 mentions
  • Salt Pepper Squid$23.4058 mentions
  • Garlic Eggplant$19.2557 mentions
  • Singapore Rice Noodle$21.6047 mentions
  • Drunken Noodle$24.0041 mentions
  • Mapo Tofu$19.2539 mentions
  • House Wonton Noodle$18.0036 mentions
  • Firecracker Chicken$21.5534 mentions
  • Shrimp Roll$12.3031 mentions
  • Braised Duck$28.2029 mentions
  • Crispy Duck$15.0029 mentions
  • Dry Beef Hor-fun$22.7527 mentions
  • Shaking Chicken$21.5520 mentions
  • Fu Chow Fried Rice$24.0020 mentions
  • Crispy Egg Noodle$24.0019 mentions
  • Garlic Black Bean Chicken$21.0018 mentions
  • Beef Scallion$24.0016 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

132 items with prices
  • Smashed Cucumber$9.60

    Smashed cucumber, peanut, sichuan garlic soy. Spicy, contains nuts.

  • Egg Roll (2)$7.80

    Shrimp, pork, taro, wood ear mushroom, glass noodle, plum sauce.

  • Fried Wontons (6)$8.40

    Fried shrimp and pork wonton, kewpie mayo.

  • Shrimp Roll$12.30

    Chiuchow fried shrimp pork roll, miso mustard, house pickles.

  • Pork Cold Cut$15.60

    Cured pork trotter, century egg, ginger pickle, spicy garlic vinegar. Spicy.

  • Sichuan Garlic Pork$15.00

    Cold cut pork belly, peanut, spicy garlic sauce, scallion cilantro. Spicy, contain nuts.

  • Herb Salmon$15.00

    Seared salmon, peanut, fried garlic, tamarind sauce, thai chili, cucumber, vietnamese coriander, lime, spicy, contains nuts.

  • Red Oil Dumplings$11.40

    Wok seared shrimp and pork wonton, peanut, sichuan garlic soy. Spicy, contains nuts.

  • Crispy Duck$15.00

    Bone-in, fried cured duck, quarter, moo shu wrap, cucumber, scallion, mustard, hoisin sauce.

  • Chinese Cruller$4.50

    Fried chinese breadstick.

  • Fried Mantou$5.25

    Three fried buns.

  • Crab Rangoon$10.80

    Imitation crab, cream cheese sweet and sour dipping sauce

  • Fish Maw Crab Meat Soup$20.40

    Fish maw, crab meat, egg, cilantro, sesame oil.

  • Mustard Green Soup$24.60

    Century egg, salted egg, pork, ginger, mustard green soup. Large.

  • Seaweed Egg Drop Soup$20.40

    Seaweed egg drop soup. Large.

  • Coriander Fish Soup$21.55

    Fish fillet, century egg, tofu, ginger, cilantro soup. Large.

  • Hot and Sour Soup$14.50

    Hot and sour soup with pork, bamboo, tofu, wood ear, and egg. Spicy. Small.

  • House Wonton Noodle (Dry Or Soup)$18.00

    Shrimp pork wonton, fried wonton, thin egg noodle, soft boil egg, minced pork, xo sauce, garlic oil, crispy pork fat, chive, scallion, cilantro.

  • V Noodle Soup$18.00

    Thin egg noodle, char siu, minced pork, crispy pork fat, garlic oil, vegetable, scallion, chive, cilantro. Chinese vietnamese style.

  • V Wonton Soup$18.00

    Shrimp pork wonton, char siu, minced pork, crispy pork fat, garlic oil, scallion, chive, cilantro. Chinese Vietnamese style.

  • V Wonton Noodle Soup$18.00

    Shrimp pork wonton, thin egg noodle, char siu, minced pork, crispy pork fat, garlic oil, scallion, chive, cilantro. Chinese Vietnamese style.

  • Phnom Penh Noodle (Dry Or Soup)$17.40

    Thin egg noodle, shrimp, pork, liver, heart, minced pork, crispy pork fat, garlic oil, bean sprouts, chive, cilantro.

  • Phnom Penh Pho (Dry Or Soup)$17.40

    Pho noodle, shrimp, pork, liver, heart, minced pork, crispy fork fat, garlic oil, bean sprouts, chive, cilantro.

  • Phnom Penh Twin (Dry Or Soup)$17.40

    Pho and egg noodle, shrimp, pork, liver, heart, minced pork, crispy pork fat, garlic oil, bean sprouts, chive, cilantro.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,678 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 1,678 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
  • Review tags mention toast, lava, squid ink, and shaking beef.
  • Positive review text points to fresh food, service, cleanliness, and buffet selection.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Mein good?

The food was absolutely amazing. Great dishes and plenty of options.

What are the portion sizes like?

Good portion sizes, and the prices were really reasonable.

Is the service good?

Service was great and food was to die for.

Is the restaurant kid-friendly?

Definitely a great place to bring your family and friends;

How is the cleanliness?

The interior is clean, and the food is exquisite.

What are some popular dishes?

Our favorites are crispy noodles and shaking tofu.

Is the wait time long?

The waitstaff takes your order pretty quickly and the food comes out super fast.

Is Mein expensive?

Good portion sizes, and the prices were really reasonable.

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Is the food authentic?

Literally the best won ton noodles I've ever had felt like I was literally in Asia <3 Authentic at it's finest!

Can you recommend Mein?

I can definitely see why it’s voted the best Chinese restaurant in Houston.

Is Mein kid-friendly?

Definitely a great place to bring your family and friends;

How is the atmosphere?

The atmosphere is chic and noisy.

What is the rating of Mein?

Mein has a 4.5-star rating based on 1678 customer reviews.

Where is Mein located?

Mein is located at 9630 Clarewood Dr ste a13, Houston, TX 77036, USA, Sharpstown, Houston, Texas.

How much does Mein cost?

Mein is priced. The price range is 8.69 - 15.95.

🏙️Business District

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Food & Dining
30
Healthcare & Medical
24
Financial Services
7
Retail & Shopping
6
Recreation & Entertainment
6
Professional Services
6

97 nearby places across 12 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

97 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, services)

Banking

Hanmi Bank

Bank

~590 ft
East West Bank

Bank

~830 ft
Wells Fargo

Atm

~860 ft

Money services

Fast Easy

Money Lender

~890 ft
Money lender

Money Lender

9968 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Insurance

Progressive

Insurance

~0.2 mi
New York Life

Insurance

~0.3 mi

Cafes & Coffee

The Morii Coffee

Cafe

~20 ft
Sweet Memes

Cafe

~100 ft
Saigon Arts Matcha Cafe

Cafe

~840 ft
Fuji Tea

Cafe

~930 ft
Möge Tee

Cafe

9888 Bellaire Boulevard

~980 ft
Don Cafe

Cafe

9000 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-19:00
+1-713-777-9500
Tiger Sugar

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Popfancy Dessert Bar

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Tom N Toms Coffee

Cafe

~0.2 mi
San Chen

Cafe

~0.2 mi
85°C

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Yumcha Tea & Bakery

Cafe

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Mein Restaurant

Restaurant

9630 Clarewood Drive

~20 ft
+1-713-923-7488Website
Toukei

Restaurant

~40 ft
Night Market Noodle

Restaurant

~60 ft
Ishin Udon

Restaurant

~70 ft
Dipping Tiger

Restaurant

~80 ft
Ohn

Restaurant

~90 ft
Saigon Pagolac

Restaurant

~340 ft
Yellow River

Restaurant

~370 ft
Vinh Hoa

Restaurant

~510 ft
Royal Buffet

Restaurant

~570 ft
Le Lai Catonese Cuisine

Restaurant

~620 ft
Mian

Restaurant

~670 ft

Bakeries & Desserts

Six Ping

Bakery

~880 ft
Tous les Jours

Bakery

9896 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.2 mi
Star Snow Ice

Ice Cream

~0.3 mi
Yomie’s Rice & Yogurt

Ice Cream

~0.3 mi
Red Circle Ice Cream

Ice Cream

~0.3 mi
Kamalan Bakery

Bakery

~0.3 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Office

~180 ft

Other healthcare

Soul Inn Reflexology

Massage

~580 ft
Eastern Foot Massage

Massage

~0.2 mi
Joy Foot Reflexology

Massage

~0.3 mi
Lily Massage

Massage

~0.3 mi
Ysng Sheng Foot Spa

Massage

~0.3 mi
Oasis Massage II

Massage

~0.3 mi
Pain Relief Center

Massage

~0.3 mi

Primary care

Doctors office

Doctors

~890 ft
Dr. Pan

Doctors

9896 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.2 mi

Specialists

Dental Care

Dentist

~900 ft
Universe Dental Center

Dentist

9888 Bellaire Boulevard

~930 ft
Mandalay Dental

Dentist

~0.2 mi
Dentist 101

Dentist

~0.3 mi
Glacier Optical

Optician

~0.3 mi
Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist

~0.3 mi

Alternative medicine

Yin Wall City

Herbalist

9888 Bellaire Boulevard

~940 ft
Tak Sing Hong

Herbalist

~1020 ft
Grace Acupuncture & Herbs

Alternative

9896 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Peng’s Herb Science & Acupuncture Clinic

Alternative

9968 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Moxa and More Acupuncture

Alternative

9968 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Lulin Acupuncture & Herbs

Alternative

~0.3 mi
Ming Lu Acupuncture Clinic

Alternative

~0.4 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Park Place Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
Evergreen Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi

Other services

Texas Pure Water System

Trade

~0.3 mi
LP Trading

Trade

~0.3 mi

Hair services

Salon Per Se

Hairdresser

~150 ft
Queen Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

~290 ft
King’s Salon

Hairdresser

~900 ft
Ming Zi Salon

Hairdresser

~910 ft
Golden Salon

Hairdresser

9888 Bellaire Boulevard

~980 ft
Susan Hair Styling

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi

Maintenance services

Pro-Shot Pest Control

Pest Control

~550 ft

Real estate services

MA Realty

Estate Agent

~790 ft
SKW Realty

Estate Agent

~880 ft

Financial & accounting services

Liao Kin CPAs

Tax Advisor

~0.3 mi
Advantage Mortgage

Financial Advisor

~0.3 mi
Zhao CPA PC

Tax Advisor

~0.3 mi

Entertainment venues

Happy Zone KTV

Karaoke Box

9889 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1-281-733-2661Website
A Gogo KTV

Karaoke Box

~0.3 mi

Gaming & arcades

Craft Land Tufting & Claw Arcade

Amusement Arcade

~0.3 mi
Arcade

Amusement Arcade

~0.3 mi
Claw Mama Kingdom

Amusement Arcade

~0.4 mi
Readygo Arcade

Amusement Arcade

~0.4 mi

Places of worship

Clubcreek New Life Community Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~340 ft
Avatarnsaka Buddhist Lotus Society

Place Of Worship

~530 ft

Specialty stores

Kim Chung Jewelry

Jewelry

9896 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.2 mi
Yang Win Trading

Antiques

~0.3 mi
Bellaire Jewelry

Jewelry

~0.3 mi
Ellicor

Gift

~0.3 mi
Moshi Moshi Gifts & Stationery

Stationery

~0.3 mi

General retail

Miniso

Variety Store

~0.4 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Girl Glow Fitness

Fitness Centre

~890 ft

Martial arts studios

Chen Tai Chi

Dojo

9968 Bellaire Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Tai Ji Kung Fu Acupuncture

Dojo

~0.3 mi

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi

Vehicle services

Tire shop

Tyres

~0.3 mi