Many food insiders were dismayed when celebrated Ecuadorian chef David Guerrero closed his acclaimed East End restaurant Andes Cafe in 2020. Fortunately, Guerrero has opened a new outpost in Post Houston. The restaurant might be one of the tiniest ceviche bars in Houston (the bar is reservation only, so plan ahead), and is home to an expansive list of uber-fresh ceviche as well as Peruvian staples such as lomo saltado, pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), and pan con chicharrón (a pork belly sandwich). The menu also features dishes from Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, and Venezuela—all countries linked by the Andes Mountains, from which the restaurant gets its name. While there, make sure you order the chicha morada, a traditional Peruvian drink crafted from purple corn, fruits, and spices.

This original concept, which garnered a loyal following from its pop-up series by the same name, now has a permanent home at Post Market. Helmed by Houston chef Ope Amosu, ChòpnBlọk uses bold spice blends, fresh proteins, vegetables, and grains to build healthy West African–inspired plates. The Motherland, a coconut curry with black-eyed peas and sweet plantains, is particularly popular. There are vegetarian and vegan bowls, too.

Before moving to Texas, Miami-raised chef Joel Fernandez cut his teeth working with chef Joël Robuchon and other Michelin-starred chefs at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami. His love of fresh pasta led to him opening his from-scratch Italian restaurant Ciccio’s Pasta, first as a food truck and now as a permanent location inside Post Houston. Standout dishes here include the mussels with spicy salumi and the green pesto pasta.

Eastside King is a destination for Japanese street eats that was made popular in Austin by Qui, and now it’s got a home in Houston. While its menu of meat-filled buns, stuffed hand rolls and loaded pork belly bowls are the main draw, Eastside King inside Post Market offers a 45-minute omakase seating, featuring 12 courses for $58.

Houston-based creamery Flower & Cream produces small-batch artisan ice cream in mouthwatering flavors like cereal milk, tiramisu, raspberry tres leches, and Nutella banana. Spring for chunky candy mix-ins and a colored cone, and enjoy the ultimate Instagrammable moment.

A strong focus on sustainably sourced seafood is a driving force of this collaborative effort between Qui and famed Norwegian chef Christopher Haatuft. Attention is drawn to glass cases prominently showcasing the freshest bounty on ice, including oysters, crab claws, and fish. Expect imaginative dishes like uni biscuits, ceviche, and the “Snitter,” an open-face sandwich with buttery lobster and smoked salmon on thick toast.

Filipino chef Laila Bazahm, who once owned award-winning restaurant Hawker 45 in Barcelona, is behind this Southeast Asia- and Latin America–inspired stall. The fusion restaurant features dishes that blur the lines between cuisines, a nod to the popular Asian hawker centers from which the restaurant gets its name. Standouts on the menu include the hawker chicken wings, which come twice-fried and glazed with chile jam, as well as the smoked beef ribs, a Malaysian rendang curry reduction featuring a chile gastrique, pickles, and coconut rice. Consider complementing your meal with a side of roti for a hawker experience thorough enough to have you convinced you’ve unwittingly stumbled through a portal into Singapore.

A burger joint by Qui and business partner Johnny Hoang, this spot keeps things simple: a single patty burger, a double patty burger, a breakfast burger, and a Wagyu hot dog—all tasty entries into the fast casual category. There’s also an uber-tempting Frisco burger served on Texas toast and a Beyond burger served with swiss cheese and garlic aioli, perfect for those looking for something that is mostly plant-based but still cheesy. 

One of the busiest spots in the entire food hall, this Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant is named after Fam Hospitality Group cofounder Johnny Hoang’s life partner, and is inspired by Hoang’s fond childhood memories of roadside picnics he had with his family while on vacation every summer. Although Lea Jane’s signature hot chicken sandwich can’t be beat, you also can’t go wrong with the restaurant’s hot fish sandwich or its Insta-worthy waffle cone, which comes loaded with cubes of crispy chicken and mac and cheese.

Dim sum offerings here include shrimp siu mai, har gow, barbecue pork buns, sesame balls, sticky rice in lotus leaf, vegetable dumplings, and pumpkin puffs. While the focus is on authentic Cantonese cuisine, the restaurant also offers entrees such as Singapore rice noodles, sesame chicken, kung pao chicken, and salt and pepper shrimp. 

Ramen Moto is the brainchild of chef and prolific restaurateur Mike Tran, who also owns Asiatown hot spots like Tiger Den, Night Market Noodle, and Mein. The Hakata, Japan-influenced ramen shop simmers its broths for more than 20 hours, and its deliciously al dente noodles are made by hand in-house daily. The tonkotsu and shoyu broths there are absolute must-tries. 

Soy Pinoy, a Fam Hospitality Group concept, is a collaboration between Qui and Tom Cunanan, who are both James Beard Award winners of Filipino descent. The restaurant allows diners to get a taste of authentic Filipino street eats. Loaded sisig, an uber-crispy lechon, and lumpia are among the featured items on the menu. 

This gourmet taco shop makes all of its food using halal meat, setting it apart from other taco spots in the city. It’s also home to some pretty stellar fusion dishes. The restaurant’s birria ramen is of particular note, featuring birria de res, noodles, consommé, cilantro, pickled onions, and corn. There’s also an elevated version of Taco Bell’s crunch wrap, complete with creamy cilantro, aioli, and a birria dipping sauce—that’s what dreams are made of.

A partnership between Fam Hospitality Group and chef Thai Changthong, Thai Kun has outposts in both Austin and Denver and offers diners a taste of true Thai—and be warned, it does not fall short in the spice department. The restaurant specializes in Thai street food featuring authentic Thai ingredients. Standout dishes on Thai Kun’s menu include the waterfall pork with pork jowl, tomatoes, mint, onion, tiger cry sauce, and sticky rice; the super-tender beef panang curry served with jasmine rice, fried egg, and Thai basil; and the crab fried rice.

This grilled cheese concept, which has a fleet of food trucks in Houston, is one of the most recent spots to open inside Post Houston. The restaurant is home to—you guessed it—quite a wide variety of grilled cheese sandwiches. Grilled cheeses here that have piqued our interest include the one featuring tarragon lobster salad, as well as the truffle mushroom sandwich and the smokehouse brisket sandwich. The restaurant is also home to burgers, tenders, and wings.