Chef Nick Wong is the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Agnes and Sherman in Houston, Texas. He is known for his extensive experience in acclaimed kitchens including Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Gramercy Tavern, and a stage at...
Agnes and Sherman is a Houston diner offering modern Asian American comfort food, unique cocktails, and a vibrant dining experience. It's known for its creative fusion dishes and a stylish, retro-modern diner ambiance, located in the Houston Heights area.
Customer Perception
Customers consistently praise the great service, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. The food is highlighted for its unique and creative combinations, particularly the interesting fusion of Chinese and diner elements. Dishes are described as tasty, and portion sizes are noted as generous. The decor is often mentioned as unique and stylish.
Additional Details
The restaurant's tagline is "Just a diner," emphasizing its approachable yet innovative concept. It aims to provide inclusive service.
The restaurant is open for lunch/brunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Happy Hour is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 5-6pm. Wednesday late afternoons can get busy.
The service here was great. I went during lunchtime and the server checked on me continuously and even packed up the leftovers for me. The atmosphere is spacious-there’s bar seating and several tables spread out throughout the restaurant. You get a kinda old fashion modern diner vibe here.
The menu is pretty short and a drink menu on the back.
I tried the waffle and cheeseburger fried rice.
The waffle is savory and it’s almost like one of those Asian scallion pancakes except it’s a waffle.
The cheeseburger fried rice was a unique item it definitely tasted like a deconstructed cheeseburger with rice. However, I don’t think this is for my taste. It wasn’t bad it just didn’t stand out for me.
I also tried the dau milkshake which is a pandan coconut soybean drink. The flavors aren’t too strong, it’s subtle. It does make it easy to drink.
Must try experience, I never had such interesting combination of Chinese and diner food fusion in the same dish…!
We got the:
Scallion Waffle with Sambal Butter
Cheeseburger fried rice
Shrimp toast (my favorite)
Pandan ice cream (mini sundae $10)
Everything was very unique and tasty… the cheeseburger fried rice tastes like a Big Mac but as fried rice, such a fun twist.
Our server was really nice and friendly too.
5
Peculiar little Michelin rated fusion diner located in Houston Heights. Unique and stylish decor. Friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeably staffed and sure to have something on the menu you didn’t know you came to enjoy. The twist on chicken and waffles and tweak on eggs Benedict were both 5-star winners. Apparently they have a separate menu for dinner so I’ll be sure to check that out next time I’m in the area!
4
Wow! I stopped by Agnes and Sherman on a Wednesday after work. I probably made it there around 5:15. I was one of the first people in the building, but soon after it filled up. Just walking up it gives a modern twist to a retro diner. When I walked in, I immediately said that this place was super cute. They had a nice playlist going, and everyone was so nice and energetic. They have happy hour all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. So I started with the happy hour fried chicken wings, and the scallion waffle. That waffle was 10 out of 10! The chicken wings were very flavorful and crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. I also had a watermelon frozen margarita. It was pretty good. Nice and refreshing for the summer. The portion sizes are huge, so be prepared to split your dishes and still have enough to bring home. We tried the rice cakes dish and the egg foo young. I really enjoyed both dishes. The rice cakes dish did have a little spice to it, which I enjoyed. The other dish was also flavorful. They usually give you hot sauce on the side for it, and I do recommend adding it for an extra kick. We also split the bean-coffee pie, which was really good. It was very light. sweet but not too sweet. I highly recommend grabbing a few friends and stopping by this place. It’s in the Heights area. I didn’t have any trouble parking on a Wednesday late afternoon. The service was also very great.
5
Popped in for a light dinner and fortunately there were a couple open spots on the counter facing the street. Our waitress, Kirsha, was super helpful to give us a bunch of different options and very attentive. As designed, all the items we got were easy to share and were full of flavor.
Wedge salad was refreshing - a classic with Asian components. Half portion was great to split between two people to try or for one person if you’re hungry.
You have to get the scallion waffle. It’s salty, rich, and melts in your mouth. Don’t even question getting it…
We were recommended the crispy shell-on shrimp. Deep fried and topped with tangy, spicy peppers and cilantro. Yes, you’re supposed to eat the shell, but it’s very thin along with the light batter. All put together, it made my mouth a bit numb with all the different flavors and textures. Recommended for those with a diverse taste palette.
Egg foo young was so hearty and delicious. Beautiful marriage of creole and Asian cuisine. It’s basically a crawfish gumbo with egg over rice.
We will be back to try the rice cakes, steak frite, and cocktails next!
