Khon’s Wine Darts Coffee Art

I saw this on my Unilocal account and have been meaning to get there and when we went out for dinner we saw that Khon’s was right next to the restaurant, wahoo!
We went in with no idea what we were in for and we were pleased to see a couple of old video games, craft beer, a pew, darts, hot tea and Toy Story playing on the TV. People came in and out and what I could gather were no first-​timers like my boyfriend and I. It was very laid back, had a few chairs and tables located outside to enjoy your tasty beverage outdoors. I like the idea of being surrounded by numerous eatery choices as well. It was pretty early so we definitely would like to return for the evening festivities.

I like this place but I’m docking one star because of inconsistency. I’ve been here many times and usually it’s great. But every now and then it will smell really bad, and have a lot of small flies.

Great place to go small with a big impact people can be really friendly so I could stay to themselves in pairs groups call the crab boil pot luck on Sunday depending upon the season for crawfish or anybody could bring something and we eat it’s a really nice place all kinds of music jazz and different kinds of music artwork of All Sorts poetry jukebox oh good wine. The owner, is there daily and mingles with people all the time I always go and will always continue to go back.

A good place to study, relatively quiet and they have very interesting art work decorating the walls.

Cool place; very chill, eclectic decorations and a mix of music playing from the jukebox in the corner. When I walked in on a Monday night the only other folks in there were a group of people playing poker (I think it was the owner + friends) and a guy with his computer looking like he was doing work so I’m guessing they have wifi. A few folks walked in as the night went on, they all clearly knew the bartender so this is a spot that definitely welcomes and has regulars.
I had some house wine which was tasty, and cheap. The bartender was quick and attentive but otherwise left me alone unless I was either (a) done with my drink, or (b) trying to get her attention, which is EXACTLY how I like it.
There’s a TV, but it’s on the wall behind you when you sit at the bar, so this isn’t a spot to come to drink and stare mindlessly at the tv unless you put your back to the bar. I kinda like that. This is the place you go to drink and stare in the slowly (or quickly?) approaching bottom of your glass. Or to chat with the bartender or other folks who have moseyed up to the bar. Or just sit and work and be left alone. Basically: this is the bar you go to if being left alone is the default unless you want otherwise and then they’re definitely there for ya, which is AWESOME in my opinion.

If you ever dive into Khons for a drink t its a not what you would expect from your normal King of Hill Alamo draft, its more classy. More like a Buffalo Bayou brand that is highly recommended. The bar tender Sir please he will educate you on all the fancy boozes he slangs. I had the I to enjoy some sake as well as Buffalo Bayou’s brand of beer. Another recommendation from myself. This was a great experience and I hope you all get to test to fire waters of Khons.

This is a really laid back and chill dive bar (wait did I just use the word «chill»?). A little too much in fact and reminds me of how a lot of places in the Montrose area used to be say 20 years ago. Admittedly, I didn’t really fit in that well in those places either which I attributed to my being «too young» and even as an old guy, I still feel a bit too young to be here so it may be one of those «it’s not you, it’s me» kind of things.
From what I’ve heard, they have bands on the roof, but the 3 times I’ve been here, it’s mostly been on a very quiet night for my late artist friend’s birthday or a geek gathering. I like the location and lack of douche-​baggery that’s prevalent in mid-​town, I do think they need a little more work in distinguishing themselves to be appealing to the general public. A lot of people I like are fans of this place so they must be doing something right, but I want a reason to stop by here the way I do for my favorite Montrose places.

Great place to just slow down a little bit. Occasionally have acclaimed and rare national musical acts, in addition to the locals. Crawfish boils too!

Khon… Chuka Khon… Chuka khon Chuka Khon… What happened to you? I came here happy to finally find the time to stop by one of my favorite places nestled away from the other midtown ruckus to find you empty on a St. Patricks day with an semi empty place with no atmosphere. It’s St. Patricks day, everybody’s busy!.. except…
Long gone when I jotted a review years ago I remember the warmth welcoming vibe that I got here, the cute little kid that was running around (do not care for other people’s kids but this one was an exception, cute!) and the guy behind the counter that would suggest and happily serve me?
I felt like I got thrown into a parallel universe and visited the dark side of Khon by walking into a bar with no life, no music. My friend wanted something sweet and I told her that they do not have spirited liquor here but let’s ask if there is something alternate. A Moscato was produced and I ordered the $ 1 beer.
The Moscato was great for her but the $ 8.50 I felt might have not been such a steep price if I were somebody else but maybe that’s the going price but did not seem right. The $ 1 beer was great except that it was almost room temperature if not 65 degree if best. After feeling that I got the price bumped up for me and not even a «Hey how are you liking the beer» or even «would you like another round?» which I wouldn’t have mind having another we brisky left with our heads down in shame for not running back out when already feeling awkward about the setting.
This is not in any way attacking your business khon and I think based on all of the great 5 star reviews including mine earlier that still it was just an off night and that you took the night off to celebrate… but your replacement just didn’t seem to hold up to your standards I remembered from here.
I hope to visit you again to quell any cues that might have happened last night but till then maybe I’ll see you in another couple of years.

I really adore this place. It’s rare for me to venture past my Montrose bubble, but when I do, it’s usually to visit Khon’s. It’s a great mix of classy and casual, with wonderful live jazz on Sunday evenings, a nice selection of beers and wines (plus sake!), a sweet jukebox, and a really chill atmosphere overall that is the antithesis of the usual Midtown drinking establishment. The owner looks out for his patrons, and frequently has a neat trick or two up his sleeve… particularly his weekend crawfish boils and barbeques. (Pro tip: follow them on Facebook to stay in the know.)
If you’re looking for a nice change, and are the kind of person who respects those who serve you, this is the place. If you want to shoot lemon drops out of a high-​end hooker’s boobs or know the pedigree of every bean that went into your coffee, you’re probably going to want to head to one of the other fine local establishments down the road a little eastward.

Either you get it or you don’t…
It’s a great locally owned bar… he has crawfish boils when they are in season. I have been to a few art openings there that were impressive. There are darts for those who love darts. It’s a wine and beer mostly PLUS sake. On occasion, there is live music.
Khon is always a kind host and his staff are very hospitable.

This is a Great place to spend a Friday night, Good music, good food and good friends !

The owner of the place send me a private message calling me a «cunt». How unprofessional and rude. This place does not provide good service at all and this Khon L. has anger management issues. How pathetic, all over a review? It’s called personal opinion buddy! Sorry! Haha

What took us so long? This is my new go to. Friendliest staff I’ve come across. Troy and Khon are awesome. It’s a small place, if you’re looking for fancy midtown, it’s not the place for you. For me, it’s perfect!

Uhh for a place that claims to serve coffee, this place sucks. Guy at the bar says it’ll take him five minutes to make it and all they had was a crappy percolator. For a place to claim it serves coffee, even having coffee on their sign, place was a total let down. If you’re liking for coffee, don’t waste your time.

If you’re here to drink and you don’t drink beer or wine… or coffee, you’re going to be hard-​pressed to find a beverage here. Not true, there’s water. Oh, and Raspberry tea in a paper filter. It’s gross — stick with the water or get a pot of hot water, then remember to just pull a teabag out of your purse, old lady.
If you’re here for a snacky, they sell the best potato chips in known existence. Voodoo Zapp’s. They’re Zapp’s, then as if that weren’t enough on the awesome scale, they take almost every seasoning (from five of their chips) in their factory in Gramercy, LA and coat the chips. They also have some terrifyingly interesting fruit flavored beef jerky that one of my cohorts says she swore by when she was knee high to a grasshopper.
If you’re not here just to chat and drink a bevvie, it’s a nice place to take a load off and check out a local band (of subversives). Bands will start up around 9ish, just so you know.
The layout is a little weird, it’s a shotgun shape, so part of your view may be cut off by the edge of the bar, or people congregating around that edge. Just take it all in as ambiance. Listen, talk (if you can hear your table-​mates). I wouldn’t normally condone talking during a live performance, but this is also a coffee house coffee shop with a nook at the back and no perfectly clear view of the performers.
Oh if only midtown had more Khon’s-type places to combat the bro-​brah frat boys gone to seed.

I thought I’d start the year off right by writing about my favorite bar in Houston, Khon’s. This is the only bar in Houston that I could see myself being a regular at, not out of proximity or inoffensiveness but because I just like it that much. Khon’s would have had me at their great beer selection (Abitas and Belgians galore!) and superlative Vietnamese coffee. I live for both so Khon’s was going to get four stars from me no matter the transgressions afterward.
However, there have never been transgressions. In fact, it is the one bar in Houston that has not only exceeded my expectations but even opened my eyes generally to why people become bar regulars. Khon’s is truly unique in terms of its completely unpretentious but cool atmosphere, broad cross-​section of Houstonian patrons and excellent jukebox selection. Prior to visiting Khon’s, I used to think of jukeboxes as antiquities that were of avail for embarrassing oneself. Khon’s jukebox selection is not pandering to any specific clientele, attempting to forge exclusivity or full of Alvin and The Chipmunks. It is just focused on quality music, whether it’s David Bowie, the xx, The Flaming Lips or Chicago.
Khon and one of my two favorite bartenders in Houston, Troy (the other being my «older brother» Jay at South Beach-​more on him in a forthcoming review) inimitably hold the fort down here. I have never found any bartenders or owners elsewhere who are as warm, kind, tasteful and fun to talk to. After chatting with him, Troy feels more like an old friend that I come to grab drinks with than a bartender. I loathe this phrase but Troy, if you are reading this, I heart you.
Khon welcomes everyone with familial warmth. While I immediately knew Khon’s was special upon the first visit, it was on Thanksgiving that I realized just what a gem Khon’s was. Feeling slightly deranged from cabin fever and family time, we headed to Khon’s on Thanksgiving after Troy answered the phone. Unbeknownst to us when we arrived, the regular patrons were holding a potluck Thanksgiving dinner at the bar. We had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner against the backdrop of Midtown, replete with love and kindness. Thankfully, I had my mom’s guacamole to contribute.
After all, don’t you always travel with your mom’s guacamole?
That’s a separate aside. It was a big hit though. I think that night spoke to just how special Khon’s is to foster love and a strong sense of community amongst such a diverse group. That to me is uniquely Khon’s-and uniquely Houstonian.
There’s really no bar that better represents the essence of Houston like Khon’s. It is imperative that you stop here for a beer or coffee, whether you’re a dweller of our fair city or passing through. It is what Houston is all about, in my book.

Khon’s is my favorite wine/​beer bar in the midtown area. It seems like every time we go we get a little more cultured as we sip our drinks and see performances from bands, poetry readings, and the occasional sax player.
Khon and his wife Ashley are awesome! We were lucky enough to meet Ashley and their daughter on fathers day this year when we happened to have our daughter while standing outside of the bar after eating at Red Pier. Their daughter and my daughter became immediate friends and my husband and I enjoyed a lovely chat with Khon and Ashley while the kids played. They are some of the funniest, down to earth bar owners I’ve ever met and their child is adorable to boot.
We’ve been here for parties on the roof (which are rockin) and just to duck out of the heat when we are in the area.
They have a pretty good selection of beer/​wine and if you get the chance try Ashley’s sangria cause it’s a winner. There is limited seating but outside always seems to be where the regs congregate.

Khon’s is small and intimate, it’s perfect for a chill night out with a few friends. It’s a hole in the wall bar located around the midtown area. There is a great selection of beers, wines and saki. The bartender there is very friendly and helpful when you are making your selection of drinks. I actually found one of my new favorite wine here at Khon’s. There is also a dart section in the back, since it is a quieter place, no one is there to fight for the dart with you, and it’s free!
Overall I had a great time at Khon’s. The only downside of Khon’s is parking at the lot is 10 dollars, and it’s hard to find parking outside the lot.

Khon and his lovely family are the sweetest folks. Last night, my gf’s car got towed from the side street (there are new «no parking» signs along Drew, so Givral’s lunch-​goers, watch out!), and as we stood there, baffled and scratching our heads, Khon took notice and walked from his shop all the way over to the distressed damsels and told us about the recent towing action going around. «Why didn’t you guys just park in my lot,» he asked. And then he invited us in a for a free beer as we sadly awaited our cab.
Five stars all around, Khon. I promise to come back more often to check out your live shows and art openings. But next time, we’ll park in your lot.