Just south of Houston, on
the way to Clear Lake and Galveston, right
off I-45, is Hot Wok. A casual, family-friendly,
unassuming little spot. Chances are good
that you’ll find owner Andy Tat there
to greet you, and I imagine that regulars
think they’ve found the best kept
secret in town. For inside this strip
center location, you can find some excellent
Asian specialties. Drawing on his own
background and cuisines from China, Thailand,
Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, Tat
offers ultra fresh ingredients, flavorful
sauces, and impressive variety.
Vietnamese Egg Rolls are
fresh and delicate and served with killer
peanut sauce flecked with plenty of red
pepper flakes. The Vietnamese specialty
soup Pho is an aromatic delight, with
beef or chicken, cilantro, and paper thin
rice noodles swimming in flavorful broth.
Entrée standouts include
some of the best Thai Red Curry Chicken
around – plenty spicy and not for
the weak of heart. Hot Wok Shrimp was
a big hit at the table, featuring perfectly
fresh and succulent shrimp stir-fried
with vegetables and a wonderfully garlicky
sauce.
Expect to see a lot of names
you know on this menu – General Tso’s
Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Mu Shu Pork,
Moo Goo Gai Pan. The difference at Hot
Wok is the freshness. Nothing overcooked.
No one all-purpose sauce like you’ll
find at so many Chinese restaurants these
days. And if you like, take advantage
of the Stir-Fry Bar where you can choose
your own ingredients (from bok choy to
broccoli, and beef to calamari) and your
own sauce and have it served up steaming
hot and fresh to your personal specifications.
There’s a full bar
and a nice, reasonably priced wine selection.
Hot Wok is an undiscovered treasure –
it’s worth the trip! (october
2001)
Appetizers $3 to $8
Entrees $5 to $9
Hot Wok Fresh Asian Cooking
20789 Gulf Freeway
Webster, TX 77598
281.338.7910
