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[help] Craving spring rolls for lunch southside

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by MR. MEOWGI, Sep 7, 2006.

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  1. MR. MEOWGI

    MR. MEOWGI Contributing Member

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    I'm now working in south Houston over by the original Ninfas on Navigation. Where can I gt some spring rolls cheap around here? I don't want to tip a waitress too. I would like some rolls and a drink for under $6. Kim Son is too much (unless lunch is cheaper and I can sit at a bar etc) and I don't want to deal with parking downtown.

    Anyone know anything? I didn't see much by me on google. thanks.
     
    #1 MR. MEOWGI, Sep 7, 2006
  2. MadMax

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    can you get to midtown ok??

    Mai's is fantastic. it's my favorite Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant in town. they have excellent spring rolls.

    http://www.maisrestauranttx.com/
     
    #2 MadMax, Sep 7, 2006
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    Cali's. that place is packed though during lunch, but it's good. it's near Mai's too.
     
    #3 macalu, Sep 7, 2006
  4. MR. MEOWGI

    MR. MEOWGI Contributing Member

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    I could maybe make it midtown. but does it meet the under $6 requirement? :D

    I'm on a quest to find under $6 dollar lunches around me (no fast food).
     
    #4 MR. MEOWGI, Sep 7, 2006
  5. MadMax

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    looks like you could get the spring rolls on the appetizers for $5.95, given the menu on their website. but with tax and tip, you'd be going over $6.
     
    #5 MadMax, Sep 7, 2006
  6. MR. MEOWGI

    MR. MEOWGI Contributing Member

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    yeah, kim son is also $5.95 but maybe it is cheaper for lunch it isnt listed. but I could maybe sit at the bar so I wouldn't have tip? Or is that bad? I really don't want to spend 8 bucks on 4 spring rolls. I might just check it out since it is closest.

    I was hoping to kind a more low key pho place around here.
     
    #6 MR. MEOWGI, Sep 7, 2006
  7. MadMax

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    hmmm...yeah, maybe mai's wouldn't work then.

    good luck, though!! this thread has made me hungry.
     
    #7 MadMax, Sep 7, 2006
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    I also recommend Mai's... maybe while you on your way out of the office, you can bum some change from co-workers or on the way to your car you can scrounge up a few extra coins from the ground to help you over that $6 mark.
     
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  9. MR. MEOWGI

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    I can afford it, but that's not the point. I'm on a quest...
     
    #9 MR. MEOWGI, Sep 7, 2006
  10. rockHEAD

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    How about a Banh Mi sandwich for less than $3 at Cali Sandwich on Travis near Elgin. You can get a BBQ pork sandwich on french bread, bbq pork, cilantro, lettuce, carrots, mayo type spread and fresh jalapenos for about $2.50!! They also make them with chicken and tofu.

    Les Givral's also makes super cheap Banh Mi sandwiches!!

    I recommend them if you've never had a Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich. They rock!
     
    #10 rockHEAD, Sep 7, 2006
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    Pho Saigon on Milam
     
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    #12 rockHEAD, Sep 7, 2006
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    mai's is garbage. you shouldnt be paying $6 for spring rolls. go to any of those vietnamese sandwich shops around midtown or by the convention center. probably can get a sandwich, springrolls, and drinks for $6.
     
    #13 distence, Sep 7, 2006
  14. Buck Turgidson

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    Don't forget the fruit smoothie.
     
    #14 Buck Turgidson, Sep 7, 2006
  15. MR. MEOWGI

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    Mission Accomplished!

    I drove to Kim Son because it was close but ended up going to Thiem Hung Sandwich right behind it.

    3 big ass spring rolls w/ shrimp and ham = $3.50
    bottled water = $1.00
    grand total = $4.54

    The only downside is that they had no diet soft drinks so I got the bottled water (better for me anyway). The spring rolls had ham in them hich I have never had but it was good.

    I will be going there quite often now.
     
    #15 MR. MEOWGI, Sep 7, 2006
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    i bought a reuben sandwich for $4.19 at the deli in the building...surprisingly, it was quite good.
     
    #16 MadMax, Sep 7, 2006
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    What's the name of it?

    We have a deli in ours that is so over-priced and the service is so terrible that it makes it such a tragedy that they have the best bacon I've ever eaten. Seriously though, next time they sigh whenever I order a $5 tuna sandwich, I'm strictly ordering bacon only.
     
    #17 Rocketman95, Sep 7, 2006
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    I thought I would be the only one who didn't like Mai's. Mai's is overpriced for the small quantity of food you receive. I tried some of their dishes...and their food is the same as cheaper fast food restaurants.
     
    #18 chow_yun_fat, Sep 7, 2006
  19. MadMax

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    hatters
     
    #19 MadMax, Sep 7, 2006
  20. MadMax

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    blasphemy!!!!

    shun the non-believer. shuunnnnnnnnnnn
     
    #20 MadMax, Sep 7, 2006
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