Spices 39 in Houston, TX

4.4(165)Houston, TX
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 165 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Houston, TX • 4.4★
Spices 39: A Delicious Chinese Buffet Experience in Houston, Texas. Located in the heart of the Greater Heights neighborhood, this Chinese restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes to satisfy your cravings. From the casual atmosphere to the flavorful menu options, Spices 39 is a great choice for both locals and visitors alike. We tried to go to a busy restaurant nearby and found this one instead, and we were glad we did. The hot and sour soup was a standout, with its rich and savory flavor, and the crispy ribs were a perfect combination of crunch and taste. With a 4.4-star rating and over 165 reviews, Spices 39 is a popular destination for all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet enthusiasts. Whether you're in the mood for something light and casual or a hearty buffet experience, Spices 39 is the perfect choice for a night out in Houston, Texas.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
626 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA, Greater Heights, Houston, Texas
Phone
(281) 724-0678
Today
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.4 (165 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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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

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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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 onsiteRestroomCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertSeatingTable serviceLunch

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerCocktailsCoffeeComfort foodQuick bite

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

165 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food quality good?

The food is very good, authentic. This isn’t mall Chinese food. This is the real thing.

Is the service good?

The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you all! Great friendly service, great food.

Are the prices reasonable?

The delicious food comes out quick and is surprisingly inexpensive for how good it is.

Is the atmosphere kid-friendly?

Took my 11 son for a quick lunch - food quality was great and atmosphere is legit.

Is the restaurant clean?

Very Very clean,hot authentic Chinese food!

What are some popular dishes?

The hot and sour soup was my favorite as it was so flavorful! The crispy ribs were so perfect and tantilated my taste buds!!

What about takeout and delivery?

The chili crispy chicken was fire. Lots of chili and good Szechuan peppercorn tingles.

Is the food spicy?

The chili crispy chicken was fire. Lots of chili and good Szechuan peppercorn tingles.

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Can I get a recommendation for a dish?

The water boiling fish is the best I’ve ever had, I also recommend the eggplant and green beans, as well as the Dan Dan noodles!

Is the restaurant good for groups?

Very very good! Familiar favorites and authentic surprises, with a level of care that you don't often see.

Are the portions large?

Comparitively small portion sizes for the entrees and the sides weren't remotely full containers, maybe 60% at best.

What is the rating of Spices 39?

Spices 39 has a 4.4-star rating based on 165 customer reviews.

Where is Spices 39 located?

Spices 39 is located at 626 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA, Greater Heights, Houston, Texas.

Does Spices 39 offer delivery or takeout?

Spices 39 offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Is Spices 39 good?

Spices 39 is well-rated with 4.4 stars from 165 reviews.

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Museums & galleries

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Art

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~620 ft"by appointment"

Insurance

A-MAX Auto Insurance

Insurance

~0.2 mi
Freeway Insurance

Insurance

~0.2 mi

Banking

TDECU

Bank

428 West 19th Street

~0.3 mi
Comerica Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi
Frost Bank

Atm

~0.3 mi
Agility Bank

Bank

2401 North Shepherd Drive

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
AIMS ATM

Atm

~0.4 mi
Wells Fargo

Atm

~0.5 mi

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~360 ft
Killer Noodle Tsujita

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1835B North Shepherd Drive

~360 ft
The Waffle Bus

Fast Food

1835A North Shepherd Drive

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Fast Food

1901 North Shepherd Drive

~520 ft
Hunky Dory

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Crust Pizza Company

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1919 North Shepherd Drive

~550 ftSu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
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Tarka Indian Kitchen

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~620 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:00; PH closed

Bakeries & Desserts

Eat Cake

Bakery

1901 North Shepherd Drive

~500 ft
Smoosh

Ice Cream

718 West 18th Street

~580 ft
Menchi's

Ice Cream

~890 ftSu-Th 12:00-21:00
Sweet Bribery

Ice Cream

250 West 19th Street

~0.5 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Möge Tee

Cafe

1919 North Shepherd Drive

~570 ft
Teapresso Bar

Cafe

718 West 18th Street

~620 ft
Wild

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Dandelion Cafe

Cafe

611 West 22nd Street

~0.2 mi
Jeni's Ice Creams

Cafe

375 West 19th Street

~0.4 mi
Green Earth

Cafe

2400 North Shepherd Drive

~0.4 mi
Boomtown Coffee

Cafe

242 West 19th Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-19:00
Hella Bubble

Cafe

2015 Yale Street

~0.6 mi

Grocery & Markets

Circle K

Convenience

~0.2 mi
H-E-B

Supermarket

2300 North Shepherd Drive

~0.3 mi06:00-23:00
+1-713-802-8100
Kroger

Supermarket

239 West 20th Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-23:00
+1 713-862-6659Website
Seven Crown Food Store

Convenience

1303 North Durham Drive

~0.6 mi

Bars & Pubs

The Rabbit Hole

Bar

740 West 25th Street

~0.4 miTu-Sa 16:00-02:00
Website
Tokyo Joe's Shot Bar

Bar

~0.5 mi

Postal services

The UPS Store

Post Office

448 West 19th Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off
Mailbox

Letter Box

~0.5 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.4 mi

Specialists

Heights Eye Care

Optician

718 West 18th Street

~630 ft
Eye to Eye

Optometrist

432 West 19th Street

~0.3 mi
Heights Eye Studio

Optician

~0.3 mi
Lovett Dental

Dentist

~0.4 mi
Eyes on the Heights Optometry

Optician

~0.4 mi
Dentist Tree of The Heights

Dentist

~0.6 mi

Primary care

Elite Dermatology

Doctors

2222 North Shepherd Drive

~0.3 mi
Hassler Dermatology

Doctors

~0.6 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

H-E-B Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2300 North Shepherd Drive

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1-713-869-1700
Walgreens

Pharmacy

~0.6 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Veronica Injects

Clinic

2401 North Shepherd Drive

~0.4 miTu-We 11:00-15:30
+1-713-899-4472Website
Memorial Hermann GoHealth

Clinic

2400 North Shepherd Drive

~0.4 mi
Neumed Urgent Care & IV Therapy

Clinic

~0.4 mi

Other services

Vacant

Vacant

~590 ft
123 Dry Cleaners & Alteration

Dry Cleaning

~0.2 mi
Vacant

Vacant

611 West 22nd Street

~0.2 mi
Vacant

Vacant

~0.4 mi
Upscale Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

2400 North Shepherd Drive

~0.4 mi
Heights Cigar Lounge

Cigar Lounge

240 West 19th Street

~0.5 mi
Vacant

Vacant

205 West 20th Street

~0.6 mi
Vacant

Vacant

2025 Yale Street

~0.6 mi
Vacant

Vacant

~0.6 mi

Hair services

Houston's Hair Salon

Hairdresser

1901 North Shepherd Drive

~450 ft
Sport Clips

Hairdresser

444 West 19th Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Vanity

Hairdresser

249 West 19th Street

~0.5 mi

Body art

Gold Rush Collective

Tattoo

724 West 19th Street

~560 ft
Flying Squid Tattoo

Tattoo

~0.3 mi

Beauty & spa

Fizz Nails

Beauty

~0.3 mi
Phenix Salon Suites

Beauty

~0.4 mi
+1-713-348-9732Website

Legal services

Greenwood Prather Law Firm

Lawyer

~0.2 mi
Law firm

Lawyer

~0.5 mi
The Curley Law Firm PLLC

Lawyer

201 West 16th Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 09:00-17:00
+1-832-225-3448Website

Professional services

BuildAid Houston / UrgentSee

Company

611 West 22nd Street

~0.2 mi
Raptor Technologies

Company

611 West 22nd Street

~0.2 mi
Reagan André Architecture

Architect

611 West 22nd Street

~0.2 mi
White Oak Studio Landscape Architecture

Architect

611 West 22nd Street

~0.2 mi

Real estate services

Abundant Living Real Estate

Estate Agent

611 West 22nd Street

~0.3 mi

Marketing & advertising

Leych Company

Advertising Agency

611 West 22nd Street

~0.3 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.4 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Heights Bier Garten

Biergarten

1433 North Shepherd Drive

~0.4 miMo-Fr 15:00-02:00, Sa-Su 11:00-02:00
+1-713-862-4940Website

Places of worship

North Star Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Second Baptist Church Heights

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
West Fourteenth Street Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Heights Presbyterian Church

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi

Specialty stores

H-Town Smoke & Vape

Tobacco

722B West 19th Street

~490 ft
Buff City Soap

Cosmetics

2222 North Shepherd Drive

~0.3 mi
Coda

Gift

355 West 19th Street

~0.4 mi

Home & garden

Benjamin Moore

Paint

721 West 19th Street

~650 ft

Clothing & fashion

Manready Mercantile

Clothes

321 West 19th Street

~0.4 miTu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Area 52

Clothes

1802 Yale Street

~0.6 miTu-Su 12:00-19:00
+1-832-283-4457

Gyms & fitness centers

Club Pilates

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi
Plank To Pike Pilates

Fitness Centre

250 West 20th Street

~0.5 mi

Martial arts studios

Premier Martial Arts

Dojo

~0.4 mi

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~490 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~540 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~550 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~860 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~940 ft
Parking facility

Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking facility

Parking

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking facility

Parking

~0.2 mi

Visitor information

Heights Presbyterian Church

Information

~0.5 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Circle K

Fuel

~0.2 mi
Website

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi
EcoATM

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi
Grande H2O

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi