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Tasty Point is now open in the Katy area. (Courtesy Tasty Point)
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Tasty Point opened in December at 23227 Mercantile Parkway, Ste. A4, Katy. The restaurant offers a menu of hot-pot dishes filled with noodles, meat, vegetables, fish and seafood. As of March 26, the restaurant is temporarily closed until April 4, a representative confirmed. 832-913-3017. www.facebook.com/tastypointkaty/
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