Mama Mia Fusion - West University — Restaurant in Southside Place

Very cute small place tucked away in a shopping center. Hard to see from the main road of Bellaire since it's now behind another shopping center, but hey getting lost sometimes is a great way to find the hidden gems of the city. I decided to swing in for a quick bite and see what they had to offer. I ordered the bbq pork banh mi sandwich, shrimp spring rolls, and a SmoothTea milk tea so I can get a good read on the place.

The milk tea is very standard and sweet. I enjoyed it, but the boba was a bit chewy and hard at times. It's not super soft if you are critical of that, but it's better than driving all the way to Chinatown for tapioca dessert drinks. The spring rolls are made by hand and are actually quite small, but packed heavily with greens and your choice of meat. Interesting they didn't pack any noodle in them. Probably a good idea since we all need more greens anyway. The sandwich I would give a 3 out of 5. Very average tasting and not heavy on the butter. A bit dry, but the bread was fresh and the meat was plentiful and saucy. Condiments were also all fresh ingredients. It's definitely enough to fill you up, but if you need more, they have the option to add an egg or avocado to your sandwich, which many places don't or won't do.

The thing that is really special about this cafe is the ambiance and the customer service. The place is very clean, simple, efficient, and gets good traffic despite being a bit hidden. They don't play any horrific loud music that makes you think you're in a dance club. The cashier that day was very sweet. She smiled a lot and told me about specials they have. Once your food is ready, they usually call out your number so you can pick it up. However, she was kind enough to bring me my food and again, gave me a huge smile through her braces. I would recommend stopping in and giving it a try. Hard to come by wholesome people and wholesome food like this even in friendly...

I would rename the business the "ice bucket". My daughter and I went in thinking that we would experience (Boba drinks) like in the many tea houses around the Houston area. This was not so, she ordered a milk almond and I ordered a Mango drink with real pieces of mango fruit and apparently also full of slushy or crushed ice instead of the milk used in other tea houses. My daughter took two sips and she was done and mine turned into a disgusting water-down drink. As i went to complain about the poor quality the attendant kindly said this was noted on the menu! Apparently unlike other tea-houses "ICE" is their main ingredient; Well at least she didn't blame the poor quality drink on COVID! Folks if you want to taste flavor shave ice then your headed to the right place!

To rebuttal your response; I’m not sure what security cameras, witnesses and COVID tests have anything to do with the poor quality of your drinks? I got up to complain about the drink and not to rob the place! If you would have implemented a courtesy protocol in case someone is unhappy with their drink and just offered to remake it or replace it, all of this could have been avoided in keeping with good business practices and it would have cost you less in time than the ice water you served me! P.S A 12-year-old is very unlikely to get up and say anything, but their adult parent or guardian...

This small Vietnamese restaurant is a fantastic place to grab a quick and tasty lunch without spending too much. The menu features flavorful bánh mì and fresh vermicelli bowls, all at affordable prices.

One of the best things about this spot is the friendly and cheerful staff—they always greet you with a smile and make you feel welcome. The service is fast and efficient, making it an ideal place for a quick lunch break without compromising on quality.

The bánh mì comes on a crispy baguette loaded with delicious fillings, while the vermicelli bowls are fresh, light, and satisfying. With great lunch specials and food prepared in no time, this restaurant is a solid go-to for a convenient and delicious meal!

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