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Dumplings, burgers, Mexican food: 5 new dining locations announced in The Woodlands area in June

Several dining locations opened in June in The Woodlands area. This list is not comprehensive.
 

Ema Japanese Cuisine rolls out new flavors in The Woodlands with unlimited sushi
Ema Japanese Cuisine’s soft opening week began on June 9 with plans for a grand opening event to take place in early July.

Ema Japanese Cuisine is located off the Woodlands Parkway in the building previously occupied by Prime Beef Shabu, which closed at the beginning of June.

  • Opened June 9

  • 6700 Woodlands Parkway, Ste. 250, The Woodlands

Burgers, beer, bourbon: Bohemian Bull now open in Spring

Now serving customers in Spring, Bohemian Bull has brought its selection of stacked burgers, crispy wings and more to locals in its newly opened location along Rayford Road, manager Mason Helfer confirmed.

The ice-cold drink tavern celebrated its grand opening on June 22 and is open to the public for lunch, dinner and happy hour. This Bohemian Bull location joins seven others across the country, and is the second location to open its doors in Texas.

  • Opened June 22

  • 2115 Rayford Road, Ste. 100, Spring

 
Local Eats
Mexico City-inspired cuisine now available in the Woodlands area at Ojo de Agua

Known for its modern approach to traditional Mexico City cuisine, Ojo de Agua celebrated the grand opening of its second location on June 18, officials confirmed.

At a glance: Featured Mexican cuisine entrees include its Ceviche Acapulco, Tacos Mar y Tierra, a birria sandwich and chilaquiles. Some of Ojo’s most popular classic juice flavors are papaya, apple, carrot, blackberry and blueberry, per its website.

Patrons can view the restaurant’s full menu and hours of operation online, as well as visit the original Ojo de Agua location at 4444 Westheimer Road in Houston.

  • Opened June 18
  • 10720 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 10B, The Woodlands

 
CI Business
Below Deck Bar TX drops anchor on Kuykendahl Road

Shaped by life at sea, after operating for a year, Below Deck Bar has become a gathering place for families and locals in Tomball and The Woodlands area. Founded on June 28, 2025, by Nicholas Salazar, a Marine Corps veteran and professional sailor, and his wife Christine Salazar, the bar offers a family-friendly atmosphere, centered on affordable, quality drinks and elevated bar food cooked in beef tallow, a method Nicholas Salazar said adds a health-conscious twist to bar food.

The inspiration: While the bar's sailor-inspired decor pays tribute to its owner's seafaring roots, its most cherished attraction is a community wall displaying customers' prized treasures from beloved pet photos to college flags that tell the stories of the patrons that keep the bar afloat.

On the menu: 
Menu item staples offered include:

  • Bacon PB&J burger: Beef, bacon, peanut butter and jelly 

  • Southeast egg rolls made with pork, shrimp and stuffed with carrots and cabbage

  • Wings including Asian style, buffalo, lemon pepper, barbecue, garlic parmesan and mango habanero

 
Stay In The Know
New pre-security Starbucks opens at IAH Terminal E

A new pre-security Starbucks opened in mid-June at George Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal E, officials with the Houston Airport System announced in a June 19 news release. 

What to expect: Per the release, the coffee shop is located beneath the Oculus—the centerpiece of the Terminal E arrivals hall—and has nearby seating options with charging stations. 

Founded in Seattle in 1971, the international coffee chain offers a menu of brewed coffee, espresso drinks, blended frozen Frappuccinos, teas, pastries and more. 

Some context: The new Starbucks is just the latest in a slate of new dining options to open in Terminal E over the past year, as part of a $1.5 billion effort to expand terminal offerings.

What's next: Officials also noted a Chili's To-Go Bar is set to open near the Starbucks later this year. 

  • Opened June 18
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E, 2800 N. Terminal Road, Houston

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Final Kickoff Soccer Party

Beats on the Bayou

July 3, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Houston

July 3, 6-9 p.m.
Houston

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'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'

Houston Symphony: Star Spangled Salute

July 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Houston

July 4, 8 p.m.
Houston

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Learn more.

 
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