Greater Sharpstown encompasses an area of approximately 10 square miles; bounded by the Westpark Tollway to the north, 59 and Bissonnet to the south, Beltway 8 to the west, and Hillcroft to the east. For us, it's pretty much about the rich food scene. Generally speaking, you will find predominantly South Asian establishments near Hillcroft and 59, where a bronze Ghandi monument marks the entrance to the newly established Mahatma Ghandi district. As you head further west through the district you head east on your culinary adventure. Running for miles along Bellaire Boulevard is Chinatown which boasts hundreds of restaurants and shopping malls frequented by people of different ethnicities. We approached the task of documenting this neighborhood with great zeal but were soon daunted by the dizzying array of options. Our list is only the tip of the iceberg, there is simply so much to discover in this thriving international community.
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A mini-tour of Asia: Thai, Singaporean, Cantonese are all represented on Banana Leaf's expansive menu. A must is the Roti Canai, an Indian pancake with curry dipping sauce. It arrives piping hot with a warm curry dipping sauce and is buttery and flaky and perfectly starchy—you may end up ordering a second. Other faves are Beef Rendang, Hainanese Chicken and Sizzling Bean Curd. The fragrant yellow rice seasoned with the stock from Hainanese Chicken served in a red tub is a treat. For more heat ask the waitstaff for Malaysian spicy.
