Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, it can be hard to find restaurants that are open on December 25. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined once again by Eric Sandler, food editor at CultureMap, to get his take on the best restaurants in Houston that are open on Christmas Day. From the best take-out spots to great places to splurge, we’ve got you covered on both traditional and non-traditional Christmas eats. They also talk about some of the biggest food news of the year in Houston.

Don't want to cook this holiday? Check out these restaurants open on Christmas Day:

Mein

Kim Son

Ocean Palace

Benny Chows

The Palm

Phat Eatery

Katy Asian Town

Mala Sichuan

Tim Ho Wan

Dim Sum Box

Beard Papa’s

Four Seasons Buffet


Kiran’s 

Chow Wok

Cleburne Cafeteria

Hamsa

Badolina Bakery


Year in recap restaurants mentioned: 

Navy Blue

Little’s Oyster Bar

Clark’s Oyster Bar

Balboa Surf Club

Josephine’s Gulf Coast Tradition

Fish and Chips Houston


Other important links:

Eric Sandler’s work on CultureMap 

Eric’s podcast: What’s Eric Eating 

Chris Shepherd’s trip to Katy Asian Town on “Eat Like a Local”

Street to Kitchen winning a James Beard award




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