Houston's Best Chinese Restaurants for Christmas:

Where to eat for a true Jewish Christmas experience 

《Culture Map Houston》 12.24.14

 Hunan Garden (湘園) gets into the Christmas spirit.  Hunan Garden/Facebook

This list is for people who, for reasons either religious, geographic or personal, want to enjoy a day off in the middle of the week but either don't have a family to celebrate with or aren't interested in a traditional home cooked meal.

Jewish Christmas starts by sleeping in, continues by taking in a movie or two and ends with Chinese food.

For those people, may we suggest Jewish Christmas? The tradition isn't limited to Members of the Tribe, although they tend to be its foremost practitioners. Jewish Christmas starts by sleeping in, continues by taking in a movie or two and ends with Chinese food. Or go out for Chinese food and then hit the movies. No need fortsuris over the proper order. 

This guide contains options for both kinds of diners — those who want traditional, American-style Chinese food and those who want more authentic fare. Be aware that several mainstream restaurants, including Qin Dynasty, Cafe Ginger, 888 Chinese, Kam's Fine Chinese Cuisine and 369 Oriental Bistro are all closed on Christmas. Many, but not all, restaurants in Asiatown will be open.

Call your neighborhood favorite in advance to determine availability. 

American Style Chinese Food

Hunan Garden: This Kingwood staple welcomes diners from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last seating at 7:15). Recommended dishes include chicken wings, beef and shrimp in sa tsa sauce and Phoenix chicken.