Shut It Down Hizzy!

Shut it Down Hizzy this place is too good! Our theme: eating in seedy areas. We like our food spiced with a touch of DANGER!

Some would consider the Hillcroft area risky. However, this place may be worth the risk. London Sizzler, off the Southwest Freeway, is far from seedy. Our culinary tour guide and part-time waiter, Billy, was more than happy to explain the ins and outs of each Indian dish. For serious! He knows all the ingredients and preparation of everything on the menu! A true first for us.

The dinning room is really small: no more than 15 tables. And we were definitely part of the early crowd at 7pm. It quickly filled up with actuall Indian people. A sure sign of authentic deliciousness. It's considered British Indian but there was more Indian than Brit in our tummies. Although they have fried rice, stick to the Indian dishes.

We ordered the Chili Manchurian, little vegetable dumplings in a really delicious sauce. Upon our further inspection, we found entire jalapeno slices in there which deathly caught up with us in the end. The Chicken Boom Masala Platter was absolutely scrumptious and very spicy. Not like OMG my mouth is burning hot. More like an explosion of different spices on your taste buds.

They put green chili and tamarind on the table to go with your meal. The tamarind was sweet and sour(YUM) but the green stuff was deadly. Seriously, wait for it to hit you 20 seconds after. The tandoori naan was a delectable compliment to the meal but the pilau rice was a leave out option.

I recommend London Sizzler to all our Maharajahs. So jump in your tut-tut and strap on your bullet proof vest and journey to Hillcroft.

--As a side note, thank you to the anonymous third party.

Chacho's Nachos

We love Chacho's nachos but not at the expense of our own lives. Chachos is open 24 hours; this actually explains a lot.

The patio seating area is fortified with garage doors. They provide easy roll-down protection in times of attack. Walking into the building you see an enormous trashcan overflowing with rubbish. The side walk looks like patrons spit loogies 'til they actually cross the threshold into the restaurant. The parking lot is disgusting. Don't wear sandals. Don't go after 9 pm or you will meet disgusting characters too. The menus are all mysteriously grimy and slobbery. They will make you a true believer of anti-bacterial sanitizer. Never venture to the restrooms. You may not want to eat very much after that journey there and back.

In fact, the staff sucked. The order up bar is a home-away-from-home for rather curt folks. Never have we been so assaulted while our order is being taken. Make sure you know everything you want in advance. You have to or they'll cut you. While eating in the dinning room, a cook threatened a dishwasher's life standing 3 feet away from our table! Need we say more?

Even though we know we are putting our lives at risk visiting Chachos, the cheese factor of the nachos receives a Gold Star. It's the shinning beacon that guides us back time after time.

"Toto, I don't think we are in Houston anymore."

Bubba's Texas Burger Shack is a home-away-from-home for rural folks. For instance, everyone has that one family member that you avoid seeing but love to gossip about. They usually reside in a less than reputable establishment and follow the Nascar circuit religiously. A dilapidated car has made permanent home outside their double-wide. You thank your lucky stars that you don't live like them but you aren't above slumming when your mom guilts you into going. In the end, after you mom drags you to see them, you have a surprisingly good time. Well, Houston's cousin is Bubba's Texas Burger Shack.

This little gem is nestled right up against the Westpark Tollway and beneath I-59. The perfect locale for a classy burger joint. And that's just what it is: burgers. It's half a double-wide with a creaky porch that Bubba probably built himself. Luckily for us, Bubba's weathered look is not a sign of an old-fashioned restaurant. He is actually very technologically advanced. Bubba chats away on his blue tooth while taking your order and refilling the tea pitcher. A man of many skills.

On to the food! Our favorite part! They offer beef and buffalo burgers. The pattie itself tastes amazing; well seasoned with toppings and buns as the side notes. The next best thing is the jalapeno potato salad. It's spicy! And you know we always love a little spice! The best part of the whole meal was afterwards. We didn't feel gross when we finished our burgers. No wheel chairs were needed this time to roll our burger bellies back home. The best word to describe the burgers is "clean." Not too heavy on the grease and lard. Full of original flavor.

Just a little side note: all the tables on the porch are on their last leg (literally) and slope towards the eater. Don't bother changing tables with hopes of a better butt rest. They will hold your weight as long as you don't eat too many burgers. If you're already heavy and you finish off a couple burgers, you might just send these tables to the wood pile.

We definitely recommend Bubba's Burgers as a GOLD STAR burger joint. Just be sure you get your tetanus shot before entering.

Goin' Downunder!

Is this how they do it Down under?

Place: Trios Down Under
Time: 11:30 AM Saturday

Don't fear the overwhelming paint smell that knocks you in the face when you enter this establishment. Just pray they didn't use lead paint. Fight your way through the stench and saunter yourself up to the counter. It's actually really good!

Trios just uses the same flat bread in three different ways. While eating, we couldn't help but notice the huge elephant in the room. Is this really how they do it down under?

What makes this place down under? Do they eat only wraps in Australia? And what about the Asian inspired dipping sauce for the potato wedges? Did a ship from the Orient crash on the shores of Australia? They also serve Paninis. Who knew the Roman Empire stretched that far?

The wedges and the Asian dip were definitely the highlight of this little gem or shall we say opal. The wraps were for sure worth eating again and we can't wait to try different ones on the menu.

So while the menu may be a mish mosh of different cultures, it's definitely a good place. If you are sitting at home and thinking Chinese, Australian, or Italian, saunter yourself down to Trios on Westhiemer where you can satisfy all needs.

Trust us. We know.

Over the years, the two of us (sisters whose lives revolve around their dog's potty schedule) have eaten ourselves through size 16 and later to 6s. We live to eat. After dinner, we think about what we will be eating for breakfast. After breakfast, lunch. And so on.

We may not always ace our exams but we got an A+ in food. Mainly eating it. Sometimes cooking it. Sometimes talking about it.

Our parents met their marital demise over 10 years ago. Weekly visitations with our dad occurred at a restaurant of our choosing without fail. When you were young, eating at the neighborhood Chili's worked. It was find. You ordered the Chicken Crispers and loved it!

Much later...(like the time it takes for a good cheese to ripen), we said no to Crispers and yes to deliciousness!

We are determined now, to take a food adventure and eat Houston for all it's worth. New food and new restaurants are our prey.