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Making noodles and broth for ramen can be a time-consuming process, resulting in a hefty price tag. A meal in one, the soups are loaded with noodles, tender meat, fish cake, and a soft-boiled egg. A post shared by Tamashi Ramen Sushi tamashiramensushi.

Characterized by its boat-shaped, nautical-themed exterior, this local seafood chain has been an institution for Houstonians seeking casual seafood fare. Order any of its family dinners, including its jumbo fried shrimp or fried gulf oysters, or go a lighter route and grab the broiled platter with shrimp kabobs and your choice of fish.

The sizable entrees come with a good helping of fries or rice, plus a selection of sauces. A post shared by Capt. Benny's captbennys. Choose from beef, chicken, barbacoa, tinga, or a meatless option like soy pastor. A post shared by Tacos Doña Lena tacosdonalena.

Dining on authentic Indian street foods, curries, and more is made convenient and affordable at this counter-service restaurant with multiple locations around town.

A post shared by Tarka Indian Kitchen tarkaindiankitchen. Treebeards has been churning out Southern comfort plates for more than four decades, and despite its expansion with multiple locations across the city, the menu remains affordable. A post shared by Treebeards Restaurant treebeardsrestaurant.

Though only open for about a year, this New York bodega-themed burger shop has already made its name for itself in the vast Houston burger scene. A post shared by Burger Bodega burgerbodegahtx.

A post shared by Cuban and Mexican Cuisine elreytaqueria. Go the a la carte route and build your meal, starting with appetizers like falafel or hummus before moving on to a sampler plate of gyro, shawarma, grape leaves, tabbouleh, pitas, and sauces.

Each pack comes with a pound of each of the meats, six pitas, plus large orders of hummus, salad, rice, tzatziki, and garlic sauces. Be sure to tack on a side of baklava or its dessert pita — its version of a dessert pizza made with fried pita chips tossed in Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust and topped with chocolate syrup.

A post shared by AL Quick Stop alquickstop. Sweet tooth? A post shared by Lankford Grocery lankfordgrocery. A local favorite since , this old-school burger shack has remained a breakfast and lunch favorite for Houstonians looking for a hearty bite, especially when on a budget.

The burgers and breakfast sandwiches are no slouch, either — with its Champ burger loaded with bacon and cheese, and its classic sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. Join thousands of Houstonians.

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From 2 p. The Heights outpost, housed in a transformed mid-century gas station with seating that spills out onto a wraparound patio, is a popular go-to, but its new location in the East End is just as worthy.

Happy hour specials are offered there as well, Tuesday through Friday from 3 p. and all day on Mondays. On weekdays from 4 p. A post shared by da Gama canteen dagamahtx. From 3 p. Try a traditional sushi roll, or choose from a hefty selection of vegan maki.

The Cowgirl, a pickle vegan tempura with sriracha-fried onion rings, barbecue paper, vegan mayo, and tonkatsu sauce, will not disappoint. A post shared by Blue Sushi Sake Grill bluesushisakegrill. Happy hour is especially lively, from 2 p. to p. Visit on Tuesday, and make the most of free pool play, available all day long.

until p. on weekdays, but know that it is offered all day, every day at the bar. This Texas-sized patio bar and live music destination, with locations Downtown and in Uptown Park, has daily happy hour from 3 p.

Specials include wines by the glass, whiskey cocktails, and mocktails, plus half-off bites like wild boar meatballs. With its sprawling indoor and outdoor space and free live music performances, it is a popular choice among large groups.

A post shared by The Rustic - Houston therustichou. The smoky sister restaurant of Uchi, Uchiko offers a daily happy hour from 4 p.

Like at Uchi, wine and sake are discounted during happy hour here, but with its full bar program, Uchiko offers specials on cocktails, too.

A post shared by uchiko uchikorestaurants. There are plenty of places to consider for happy hour in Montrose, but Ostia is one of few that offers a charming backdrop with its two serene patios.

Chef-driven specials are available from Tuesday through Friday from 4 p. Each day, a different special pairs a beverage with a small bite. Monday through Thursday. The crown jewel of the Montrose Collective, Montrose draws in guests for its happy hour, available at the bar, lounge, and on the patio, Sunday through Friday from 3 p.

As a bonus, a live pianist performs nightly. On Mondays, from 5 p.