BETA
Chapter 1
The rise of Viet-Cajun fusion
Chapter 2
Bellaire and the evolution of Asiatown
Chapter 3
Tex-Mex evolution and the Salvadoran pupusa
Chapter 4
West African flavors in the energy capital
YOUR GOAL
Master of Houston's global food scene
Ch 2 · Bellaire and the evolution of Asiatown
artiteacher Match iconic dishes to Bellaire storefronts to discover how Houston's diverse Asiatown evolved.
artiteacher Houston Asiatown
Cruising down Bellaire, Pho, crawfish, and boba, Flavor that won't stop!
artiteacher Houston's suburban layout turned ordinary strip malls into vibrant vertical and horizontal community centers.
artiteacher Unlike traditional Chinatowns, Houston's Asiatown features diverse cuisines from across East, Southeast, and South Asia.
Fun Fact
Zoning-free city: Houston is the largest U.S. city without formal zoning laws, allowing restaurants to pop up in unexpected suburban neighborhoods.
Glossary
enclave (noun)
A portion of territory within a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or socially distinct. Houston's modern Asian enclave began developing along Bellaire Boulevard in 1983 with the opening of Diho Market.
A portion of territory within a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or socially distinct. Houston's modern Asian enclave began developing along Bellaire Boulevard in 1983 with the opening of Diho Market.
Quiz
In which decade did Houston's Asian business district begin migrating from downtown to the southwest suburbs?
Quiz
Along which major Houston thoroughfare is the modern Asiatown primarily located?
Quiz
What is unique about Houston's zoning laws compared to other major American cities?
Quiz
What is the name of the massive, highly popular multi-story strip mall hub in Houston's Asiatown?
Quiz
Which popular Taiwanese dessert drink took off in Houston's Bellaire corridor during the late 1990s?
Quiz
What type of business often shares space with restaurants in Houston's suburban strip malls?
Quiz
Which country's traditional flatbread, known as roti canai, is a popular find in Houston's Asiatown?
Quiz
How long is the main commercial stretch of Houston's Asiatown along Bellaire Boulevard?