Wok & Roll in Houston, TX

3.8(79)Houston, TX
Mixed feedback

3.8-star rating from 79 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Houston, TX • 3.8★
Wok & Roll in Downtown Houston, Texas, offers an unbeatable Chinese buffet experience with a wide variety of dishes to cater to every palate. With a 3.8-star rating from 79 reviews, this casual eatery has earned a reputation for serving comfort food that's both authentic and delicious. Whether you're in the mood for bourbon chicken, lo mein, or shrimp fried rice, Wok & Roll has got you covered. Their all-you-can-eat buffet is a steal for the price, and the service options are convenient, with takeout, dine-in, and delivery available.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
1200 McKinney St suite 361, Houston, TX 77010, USA, Downtown Houston, Houston, Texas
Phone
(713) 739-8701
Today
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Rating
3.8 (79 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

4 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Food SpicyPrices LikeService LikeWait Times Like

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 35/100
Authenticity score35/100
Authentic

Regional dishes detected

Hot And Sour

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 36/100 · 4 positive signals
Full night out score36/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
11/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance
  • 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

🆕 4.1 weighted · 79 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 3.8 from 79 reviews( 0.29 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median79 / 582 median
02,910 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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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 (3.8) 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.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

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

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayAccepts cryptocurrencyQuiet

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCasual dressGood for groupsGood for kids

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerLunchDinnerSolo diningServes Breakfast

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodQuick bite

Popular Dishes

16 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Egg Roll$4.7525 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup$4.5017 mentions
  • Orange Chicken$15.9515 mentions
  • Spicy Shaggy Dog Roll$13.958 mentions
  • Crab Rangoon$7.957 mentions
  • Spicy Crunchy Crunchy Roll$13.956 mentions
  • Bourbon Chicken$13.956 mentions
  • Shrimp Fried Rice$13.956 mentions
  • Sesame Chicken$13.955 mentions
  • Pad Thai$13.955 mentions
  • Kid's 4 Chicken Wings Plate$7.954 mentions
  • Crispy Shrimp Roll$7.503 mentions
  • Spicy Salt & Pepper Chicken Wing$11.953 mentions
  • California Roll$8.953 mentions
  • Special Fried Rice$13.953 mentions
  • Spicy Salmon Roll$8.953 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

207 items with prices
  • Curry Tonkotsu Ramen (New Flavor)$15.95

    Japanese chashu, crab stick, tamago (soft boiled egg), corn, green onion, and sesame with our chef's special soup. The soup broth for ramen is based upon pork bones and chicken bones. The soup broth is prepared by boiling pork and chicken bones in water for a significant amount of time up to eight hours, and the broth is typically cloudy in appearance.

  • Curry Chicken Ramen (New Flavor)$15.95

    Bourbon chicken (boneless), crab stick, tamago (soft boiled egg), corn, green onion, and sesame with our chef's special soup. The soup broth for ramen is based upon pork bones and chicken bones. The soup broth is prepared by boiling pork and chicken bones in water for a significant amount of time up to eight hours, and the broth is typically cloudy in appearance.

  • Tonkotsu Ramen$15.95

    Japanese chashu, crab stick, tamago (soft boiled egg), corn, green onion, and sesame with our chef's special soup. The soup broth for ramen is based upon pork bones and chicken bones. The soup broth is prepared by boiling pork and chicken bones in water for a significant amount of time up to eight hours, and the broth is typically cloudy in appearance.

  • Chicken Ramen$15.95

    Bourbon chicken (boneless), crab stick, tamago (soft boiled egg), corn, green onion, and sesame with our chef's special soup. The soup broth for ramen is based upon pork bones and chicken bones. The soup broth is prepared by boiling pork and chicken bones in water for a significant amount of time up to eight hours, and the broth is typically cloudy in appearance.

  • 2 Sushi Rolls Combo$15.95

    Choose 2 sushi rolls. Served with soup. Exchange surcharge may applies. Sushi roll is cut between 5 to 8 pieces. Attention consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness especially if you have medical conditions or pregnant.

  • 3 Sushi Rolls Combo$22.95

    Choose 3 rolls. Served with soup. Exchange surcharge may applies. Sushi roll is cut between 5 to 8 pieces. Attention consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness especially if you have medical conditions or pregnant.

  • Burrito A$13.95

    Served with 1 protein, 2 sauces, and 2 veggies. Create your unique sushi combo.

  • Burrito B$15.95

    Served with 2 proteins, 2 sauces, and 3 veggies. Create your unique sushi combo.

  • Burrito C$17.95

    Served with 3 proteins, 3 sauces, and 4 veggies. Create your unique sushi combo.

  • Ramune Japenese soda$4.95

    Strawberry ,Orange, Melon OR Orginal

  • Thai Tea$4.50

    Thai style tea with half and half milk, sweetened.

  • Cheesecake$5.50

    New York style.

  • Mushroom Ball (New Item)$6.95

    Spicy. Mushroom, crawfish, crab meat deep-fried with tempura butter, and spicy mayo sauce on the side. Spicy.

  • Baked Mussels$4.50

    Spicy. Baked mussels with crab stick, spicy mayo, and masago on top. Spicy.

  • General Tso's Chicken Wing (6 Pieces)$11.95

    Spicy. Sweet and spicy. Deep-fried chicken wing and stir-fried with General Tso's sauce.

  • Tako Yaki$4.95

    Octopus balls with eel sauce, spicy mayo, and bonito flakes on top.

  • Salt & Pepper Popcorn Shrimp$11.95

    Spicy. Spicy.

  • Supreme Crab Salad$4.95

    Spicy. Crispy wonton skin with crab meat, avocado, eel sauce, and spicy mayo on top. Spicy.

  • Spicy Salt & Pepper Chicken Wing (6 Pieces)$11.95

    Spicy. Deep-fried chicken stir-fried with garlic, jalapeño, onion, and dried red chili. Spicy.

  • Bo Bo Platter for 2$15.95

    Vegetable spring roll, BBQ ribs, crab rangoon, fried chicken wing. Fried shrimp and supreme crab salad. Include sweet and sour sauce, to-go package duck sauce, and to-go package mustard.

  • Spicy Garlic Edamame$7.95

    Spicy.

  • Chicken Egg Roll (2 Pieces)$4.75

    Include sweet and sour sauce, to-go package duck sauce, and to-go package mustard.

  • Crab Rangoon (6 Pieces)$7.95

    Include sweet and sour sauce, to-go package duck sauce, and to-go package mustard.

  • Crispy Shrimp Roll (2 Pieces)$7.50

    Include sweet and sour sauce, to-go package duck sauce, and to-go package mustard.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

79 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Review tags mention price and general tso.
  • Positive review text points to value, takeout, and buffet selection.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What are the prices like at Wok & Roll?

For the price, you really can't get better food than this.

What kind of dishes do they offer?

The bourbon chicken was really good and the crab rangoons. I also have a soft spot for their lo mein.

What is the service like at Wok & Roll?

5 stars, these ladies that work there are work horses.

How clean is Wok & Roll?

The place was clean and attractive.

What are the wait times like at Wok & Roll?

Expect to be served and checked out quickly.

Do they offer hot and sour soup?

For an extra buck you get a delicious hot and sour soup !!

Is the food spicy?

The salt and pepper shrimp with the fried rice is incredibly seasoned with the right amount of spice.

Do they offer vegetarian options?

Veggie lo mein, and cabbage and veggies.

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Where is Wok & Roll located?

Wok & Roll is located at 1200 McKinney St suite 361, Houston, TX 77010, USA, Downtown Houston, Houston, Texas.

Does Wok & Roll offer delivery or takeout?

Wok & Roll offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Is Wok & Roll good?

Wok & Roll has a 3.8-star rating. Reviews are generally positive.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Food & Dining
29
Recreation & Entertainment
12
Transportation & Automotive
11
Miscellaneous Services
10
Government & Public Services
10
Professional Services
9

101 nearby places across 12 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

102 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Theaters & performance venues

Simmons Family Stage

Theatre

~720 ft

Museums & galleries

Synchronity of Color - Red

Artwork

~890 ft
George R. Brown

Artwork

~960 ft
Listening Vessels

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Synchronity of Color - Blue

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Monument au Fantome

Artwork

~0.2 mi
The House (Heart)

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Libraries & archives

HPL Express

Library

~950 ftFr-Sa 12:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00

Banking

IBC Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
Velocity ATM Solutions

Atm

~0.3 mi
Velocity ATM Solutions

Atm

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Otto's

Restaurant

1200 McKinney Street

~100 ft
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

1200 McKinney Street

~280 ftMo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Su off
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Restaurant

Dallas Street

~430 ft
House of Blues

Restaurant

1204 Caroline Street

~750 ftMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Guadalajara Del Centro

Restaurant

~830 ft
Restaurant

Restaurant

1201 San Jacinto Street

~850 ft
Restaurant

Restaurant

1201 San Jacinto Street

~900 ft
Xochi

Restaurant

1777 Walker Street

~1000 ft
Table 7 Bistro

Restaurant

720 Fannin Street

~0.2 miMo-We 06:30-22:00; Th-Fr 06:30-22:30; Sa 07:00-22:30; Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's

Fast Food

975 McKinney Street

~0.2 miMo-Th,Su 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Whataburger

Fast Food

1000 Main Street

~0.2 mi
Irma's Southwest Grill

Restaurant

1314 Texas Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa 17:00-21:00

Bars & Pubs

MKT BAR

Bar

1001 Austin Street

~220 ftMo-We 11:00-19:30; Th-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Pub

705 Main Street

~0.3 miMo-We 11:00-01:00, Th-Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
Cellar 7 Wine & Bar Bites

Bar

610 Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-23:00
Shay McElroy's Irish Pub

Bar

909 Texas Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-02:00
The Moonshiners

Bar

1000 Prairie Street

~0.4 miSu-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00

Grocery & Markets

Phoenicia Speciality Foods

Supermarket

1001 Austin Street

~250 ftMo-We 09:00-19:30; Th-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Convenience store

Convenience

~0.2 mi
Fannin Food Mart

Convenience

~0.3 mi
Downtown Convenience Store

Convenience

914 Prairie Street

~0.4 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee

Cafe

1401 McKinney Street

~340 ftMo-Th 06:30-16:30; Fr 06:30-15:00; Sa-Su off
Perk Coffee Shop

Cafe

~0.2 miMo-Th 07:15-14:00; Fr 07:15-13:30
Corner Bakery

Cafe

1000 Main Street

~0.2 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

1600 Lamar Street

~0.3 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

723 Main Street

~0.3 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

914 Dallas Street

~0.3 mi
Tout Suite

Cafe

1515 Fannin Street

~0.3 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

1001 Avenida de Las Americas

~0.3 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~610 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~760 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi

Postal services

USPS TWO HOUSTON CNTR — Post Office™

Post Office

909 Fannin Street

~620 ftMo-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-16:00
The UPS Store

Post Office

945 McKinney Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00

Government offices

United States Customhouse

Government

~990 ft
British Consulate

Diplomatic

1301 Fannin Street

~0.3 miopen "By appointment only"; PH off

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.2 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.2 mi

Emergency services

Houston Police Department

Police

~0.3 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Houston Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Clinic

Clinic

1200 McKinney Street

~320 ft

Specialists

Today's Vision

Optician

955 McKinney Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa-Su off

Other services

Greg and Gretchen Tharp Fountain

Fountain

~710 ft
Alcohol & Drug Rehab Houston

Therapist

1001 Fannin Street

~720 ft08:00-20:00
The Bela Fountain

Fountain

~810 ft
Vacant

Vacant

917 Main Street

~0.2 mi
Vacant

Vacant

901 Main Street

~0.2 mi
Riley Family Fountain

Fountain

~0.2 mi
Vacant

Vacant

914 Main Street

~0.2 mi
METRO RideStore

Ticket

1001 Travis Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Fountain

Fountain

~0.3 mi
Clock

Clock

~0.3 mi

Professional services

Boston Consulting Group

Company

1221 McKinney Street

~400 ft
Bain & Company

Company

1221 McKinney Street

~430 ft
Nature Acres

Company

945 McKinney Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
McKinsey & Company

Company

609 Main Street

~0.3 mi

Legal services

Topek and Topek

Lawyer

304 Dallas Street

~680 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
HKM Employment Attorneys LLP

Lawyer

1201 Fannin Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Brownstone Law

Lawyer

~0.3 mi

Technology & IT services

Landdox

It

1301 Fannin Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00

Real estate services

Woodline Acres, LLC

Estate Agent

945 McKinney Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~570 ft
Bench

Bench

~590 ft
Burguieres Foundation Seating Area

Bench

~700 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~700 ft
Friends of Lily, Kelly & Sadie Kinder Seating Area

Bench

~730 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~740 ft

Sports & recreation

810 Billiards & Bowling

Bowling Alley

1201 San Jacinto Street

~880 ftSu 11:00-24:00, Mo-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 11:00-02:00
Carruth Foundation Bocce Courts

Pitch

~0.2 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

CenterPoint Energy Seating Areas

Picnic Site

~1050 ft
Beverly and Staman Ogilvie Seating Area

Picnic Site

~0.2 mi
JP Morgan Chase Bench Area

Picnic Site

~0.2 mi

Entertainment venues

IYKYK

Nightclub

1008 Prairie Street

~0.4 miWe-Su 22:00-02:00

Places of worship

Holy Cross Catholic Chapel

Place Of Worship

905 Main Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-16:00
Christ Church Cathedral

Place Of Worship

1117 Texas Avenue

~0.3 mi

Community associations

Downtown District

Association

1313 Main Street

~0.3 mi

Sports facilities

Rockets Shop

Sports

~0.2 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~60 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~110 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~260 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~410 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~430 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~510 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~520 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~560 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~590 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~600 ft

Vehicle rentals

Glyderz

Scooter Rental

930 Main Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 15:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 01:00-26:00

Other utilities

Coca-Cola

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi
CVS Pharmacy

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi
Coca-Cola

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi
Coca-Cola

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi