Check out several new restaurants that have recently opened across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact.

Bamburger

The Spring-based eatery offers a variety of smash burgers in beef or chicken alongside items such as chicken tenders with fries and fries covered in cheese, jalapenos and bam sauce.

The restaurant's first location sits along FM 2920 in Spring, with the second location along Kuykendahl Road in Tomball.
Candente earned inclusion in the Texas Michelin Guide's 2024 and 2025 editions. (Courtesy Duc Hoang)
Candente earned inclusion in the Texas Michelin Guide's 2024 and 2025 editions. (Courtesy Duc Hoang)
Candente

Owned by Michael Sambrooks, according to the news release, the restaurant's menu is identical to Montrose with customer favorites such as the house nachos, chile con queso, tortilla soup, Frito pie and ceviche, as well as birria tacos, chile gravy enchiladas and carne guisada.
The upscale American restaurant offers scratch-made dishes including hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, pastas and salads, according to a Dec. 10 news release. (Courtesy Jonathan's the rub)
The upscale American restaurant offers scratch-made dishes including hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, pastas and salads, according to a Dec. 10 news release. (Courtesy Jonathan's the rub)
Jonathan's the rub


Described as "new American fare with a global twist," Jonathan's the rub offers scratch-made dishes including hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, pastas and salads, according to the news release.
Los Cochinitos is serving authentic Mexican food in Spring-Klein. (Courtesy Los Cochinitos)
Los Cochinitos is serving authentic Mexican food in Spring-Klein. (Courtesy Los Cochinitos)
Los Cochinitos

Officials with Los Cochinitos restaurant said the Mexican dining venue opened on Nov. 20. Los Cochinitos serves authentic Mexican food including carnitas, enchiladas, tamales and quesadillas, per the business website.
OI Juicy Dumpling & Ramen is a new restaurant offering ramen in Cypress. (Courtesy OI Juicy Dumpling & Ramen)
OI Juicy Dumpling & Ramen is a new restaurant offering ramen in Cypress. (Courtesy OI Juicy Dumpling & Ramen)
OI Juicy Dumpling & Ramen

OI Juicy Dumpling & Ramen offers comfort food including ramen, handmade dumplings and milk tea.
The Thai restaurant recently opened in the Katy area. (Courtesy Yark Green Thai Restaurant)
The Thai restaurant recently opened in the Katy area. (Courtesy Yark Green Thai Restaurant)
Yark Green Thai Restaurant

Rooted in family recipes and a passion for authentic flavors, Yark Green serves Thai rice, curry and noodle dishes, as well as desserts such as mango sweet rice, coconut pandan roll cake and fried ice cream.Additionally, the interior of the restaurant is decorated with warm wood tones, earthy colors and greenery to reflect a peaceful oasis.