800 West Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, Texas 77024
For chacco's birthday, we went out to eat at Straits over at the new city centre. The main dining area is just GORGEOUS. Lots of big windows letting in lots of natural lighting. The chairs, tables and curtains are all in spa inspired colors to create a very warm feeling. The whole place just feels very sophisticated. There's a large patio area that wraps around two sides of the restaurant with lots of cabana style seating as well as regular tables for dining alfresco. It was very tempting to ask for seating out on the patio but with the summer heat and my over-active sweat glands, we thot it safer to choose a window table inside that looked out onto the patio. Almost just as good. The food here is considered modern Singaporean. And Singaporean food is basically influenced from the different Asian countries around it such as India, China, Thailand, etc. The price here is kinda ridiculous considering that the food wasn't overly impressive. The food was good, but I would never see myself coming here to satisfy my Asian food cravings. However, I would still go back to indulge in the setting and maybe try other things on the menu. I heard it can get crazy in the bar area at night. I'll have to take other people's word on it since I'm not a fan of the crowds. A huge negative is that rice is not included. FYI, the medium is perfect for two people. Maybe even three. The restrooms are kinda weird. It's almost as if they're trying too hard to be hip or something. The bathroom was bathed in this pink/red lighting. There are individual stalls that are designated for either men or women but the sink area is co-ed. I find it very uncomfortable coming out of toilet time and seeing a guy at the sink washing his hands. For me, it's a line. I've gone prude with age. The only thing more uncomfortable is the bus boy walking in on me taking fotos of the bathroom. Proof that none of us are alcoholics, I ordered one carafe of white wine sangria infused with a medley of fruits and citrus and the four of us could not finish it. Here's to wishing and hoping that chacco had a super wonderful birthday!
Murtabak: Roti Prata stuffed with Spiced Beef, Curry Dip
Chicken “Lollipops”: Kung Pao Sweet Chili Glaze ... I liked this.
Spicy Basil Chicken: Tender Chicken, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, Thai Basil
Straits Butter Chicken: Cilantro, Tikki Masala Sauce, Toasted Almonds
Origami Seabass: Baked en Papillote, Ginger, Longan, Shiitake Mushrooms, Rice Wine
Seafood Green Curry: Shrimp, Fish, Clams, Mussels, Jalapeno Green Curry
