Big flavors. Local stories. A stronger community.

D2 is turning up the flavor with a new Vietnam Post partnership connecting Houston’s Vietnamese community to the food, people, and stories at D2.

D2 helped build Houston’s Asiatown in the 1980s, with our Vietnamese neighbors part of the story from the start. Our 2026 Vietnamese Community Connect Program celebrates that connection by sharing local stories in Vietnamese—with respect, pride, and plenty of delicious reasons to visit.

Read the stories. Meet the neighbors. Come hungry.

🥢 Jang Choong Dong | 9114
Issue #1785 · Aug 21

Think Korean food starts and ends with BBQ? Think again. Inspired by Seoul’s famous Jokbal street, Jang Choong Dong brings slow-braised Jokbal, tender Bossam, and hearty Gamjatang to the table—all served family-style and made for sharing. Bringing a crowd? Order the group package to save 30%!

🍜 Paik’s Noodle | 9140A
Issue #1786 · Aug 28

Big-name chef. Big comfort-food cravings. From celebrity chef and TV personality Paik Jong-won, whose company operates more than 2,900 locations worldwide, Paik’s Noodle brings Korean-Chinese favorites to Bellaire. Go rich with black-bean Jajangmyeon, bring the heat with seafood Jjamppong, or crunch into classic Sweet and Sour Pork. Order at the self-service kiosks and dig in.

🏮 Shanghai Restaurant (Fu Kee 富仔記) | 9116
Issue #1787 · Sept 4

A Houston original with serious wok credentials. Shanghai Restaurant has served the city since 1982 and called D2 home since 2010. Chef-owner Mr. Kwok brings more than 50 years of Hong Kong-style Cantonese cooking experience to the kitchen, now alongside his son Ray. Bring your appetite for the Chef’s Special—3 dishes for $40—or Lunch Specials at $8.95.

Coming Soon

🔥 Golden Time 那些年 | 9102
Tabletop skewer BBQ. Gather your crew and get grilling.

🐷 Honey Pig BBQ | 9140B
Korean BBQ with K-pop energy. Bring your appetite—and your favorite people.

About Vietnam Post

Founded in 1975, Vietnam Post is Houston’s largest Asian newspaper and printer, publishing a mainstream newspaper, a tabloid, and a weekly magazine. Pick up copies at all major Vietnamese supermarkets and H-Marts.

Good food brings us to the table. Shared stories bring us closer. Come discover your next favorite at D2.

📍 D2 | 9100–9180 & 9188 Bellaire Blvd, Houston