Looking for new restaurants in the Sugar Land and Missouri City areas? Here are five restaurants now open, according to previous Community Impact coverage. This list is not comprehensive.

Bonsai Hibachi and Sushi offers a variety of hibachi and sushi options as well as a selection of dishes featuring halal meats. Some of the most popular items featured on Bonsai Hibachi and Sushi's menu include rib-eye steak and Japanese fried rice.

La Cocina de TJ's menu features the taco stand's popular birria tacos and also introducing birria mac and cheese—a dish the owner said isn't being done elsewhere in Houston.
  • Opened July 20
  • 9101 Sienna Crossing Drive, Ste. 800, Missouri City
  • Instagram: @lacocinadetj
Little Woodrow's new Sugar Land location features a larger food menu, a spokesperson said. New items include the loaded waffle fries, chicken crunch wrap and the BLP sandwich, which is applewood smoked bacon on Texas toast served with lettuce, tomato, pickles and pickled ranch dressing, according to the menu.Nautical Bowls' menu includes gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based and soy-free superfood bowls and smoothies with vitamins and nutrients, the franchise owner said.Playbook Bar & Grill boasts chicken wings that are smoked, fried and then tossed in one of 15 signature house sauces or flavors. The menu also includes appetizers, main dishes—such as burgers, pasta and tacos—and desserts.