Pappa Gyros: This locally owned restaurant eyes a 2020 opening for a second location at northwest corner of Mason and Franz roads in Katy, said Chris Batsios, who owns the restaurant with his father, George Batsios, in August. The Greek restaurant serves a menu of gyros, falafel and kebabs as well as American fare, such as burgers, hot dogs, Philly cheesesteak pitas and Buffalo chicken pitas. www.pappagyros.com
Rakuu: In August, Rakuu announced it would open at 22365 Morton Ranch Road, Ste. 220, Katy, in the fall. The restaurant still plans to open a Katy-area location and offers a menu of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes as well as sushi and sashimi. www.rakuurestaurant.com
Shell Shack: This Dallas-based seafood concept announced this spring it would open a Katy-area location in 2020 near Harris County Smokehouse, which is located at 222 W. Grand Parkway S., Katy. The corporate-owned restaurant will be located inside a two-story, 7,500-square-foot space with garage doors that open the interior to the exterior. www.shellshack.com
Tim Ho Wan: This summer, the dim sum restaurant announced in a press release it planned to open at 23330 Grand Circle Blvd., Katy, in 2020. The brand’s menu includes barbecue pork buns, rice rolls, pan-fried turnip cake and steamed egg cake. The restaurant has earned a Michelin star. www.timhowanusa.com
