Afuri Ramen
The Houston location is the first restaurant to open in Texas. Located on North Durham Drive, the Heights spot features a full bar and a large open-concept kitchen where guests can watch the noodle and broth-making processes from the comfort of their table.
- Opened Nov. 1
- 1215 N. Durham Drive, Ste. B-100, Houston
- www.afuriramen.com/houston-tx

The North Indian fast-food eatery is known for its authentic biryani, curries, kebabs and other street food, franchise co-owner Neeraj Kumar said. Other menu items include kati wraps and various sides such as naan and salads.
- Opened Oct. 23
- 6734 Westheimer Lakes N. Drive, Ste. 112, Katy
- www.charcoaleatstx.com

Owned by Letty Martinez—who also owns Yummy Tummy Bakery in Humble and New Caney—the new concept serves family recipes and specialty cocktails with menu items including menudo, carne guisada, carpacho salmon and chile en nogada, as well as Tomahawk and ribeye steaks.
- Opened Oct. 26
- 1005 First St. E., Humble
- www.lettyscocina.com

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