Locals know that Vietnam Poblano is the place to go for fresh banh mi sandwiches in northwestern Houston. Combining French and Vietnamese influences, banh mi is a staple of curbside food vendors throughout Vietnam, and this sandwich may quickly become a staple in your own weekly meals!

Regulars recommend you try the barbecue pork banh mi topped with a fried egg, or opt for the spiced Gogi beef topped with carrots, cucumbers, and cilantro. All sandwiches include a zesty house-made garlic mayo spread. Noodle and rice dishes are also available, as are snacks like hot wings and spring rolls. If you visit at the right moment, you might even be offered a complimentary bowl of beef alphabet soup!

The decor at this Houston eatery is comfortable and casual, prices are reasonable, and the service is speedy and efficient.

Vietnam Poblano
1411 Gessner Road
Houston, TX 77080
(832) 649-8955
vietnampoblano.com
www.yelp.com/biz/vietnam-poblano-houston

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Smoked ribs and coconut shrimp might not sound like your typical movie theater fare, but they're both on the menu at Studio Movie Grill in Houston. The cinema is part of a chain that combines a time-tested date night itinerary: dinner and a movie. Before you even head to the theater, it's best to reserve your seats online so they'll be waiting for you when you arrive, but you can also reserve them at the box office. Once you get to Studio Movie Grill, grab a drink and appetizer at the bar before your film—the showings are a blend of first-run and indie films.

You should take your seat, which is outfitted with a personal-sized table, about 20 minutes before the film begins so that you can order a meal from your server. The menu evokes a classic American grill, offering plentiful burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, and pasta and meat entrees. Order as often as you want throughout the movie—your server will come right to you at the press of a button. Enjoy the movie's dramatic arc with a bowl of ice cream and coffee, and then wait for your bill—it'll come to you before the closing credits so that you can settle up before heading back home to 2411 Washington!

Studio Movie Grill
8580 Highway 6 North
Houston, TX 77095
(832) 593-6684
https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/studio-movie-grill-houston

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