2310 Decatur Street at Sawyer St. off Washington Ave (in original Beaver’s Restaurant location), Houston, TX 77007 (832) 740.4888 xinchaohtx.com

This sassy brand new little Vietnamese-fusion restaurant is vibrant with its young Washington Ave clientele, and features some very tasty dishes served by attentive staff. Full bar and patio seating. The happy hour food and drink menu is a good bargain if you are an early eater. Starters * Grilled oysters, scallion oil, pork cracklins, roasted peanuts * Viet-Cajun oysters, garlic butter, fried onion, toasted baguette slices * Pork belly bao, fried bun stuffed w braised pork belly, caramelized fish sauce, pickled cucumber * Grilled beef skewers, ribeye steak, lemongrass, palm sugar * Mains for sharing * Braised pork & crispy rice, pickled greens, soft boiled egg * Smoked beef rib flat rice noodles, mushrooms, carrot, Chinese broccoli * Fried whole fish, vinaigrette & sweet tamarind sauce * Flat iron steak, American wagyu, grilled Chinese broccoli * Smoked beef cheek dumplings, spicy sauce, Vietnamese herbs * Soft shell crab, fresh herbs * Smoked duck salad, arugula, purple cabbage, walnuts, ginger fish sauce vinaigrette * Not our Ma’s eggrolls, hand-rolled w pork, shrimp, crab, & fish sauce vinaigrette for dipping * Sweets * Coconut bread pudding * Rubbish apple pie a la mode