CRAWFISH SEASON 2026 - NOW OPEN · HOUSTON, TEXAS
hOUSTON'S
Crawfish
season starts here.
Chef Trong Nguyen's legendary Viet-Cajun boil.
Fresh daily. Bold flavors. Houston-born and bred.
THE ORIGINAL
THE BEST CRAWFISH IN
HOUSTON.
Before Viet-Cajun crawfish had a name, Chef Trong Nguyen was cooking it in Houston. Born from Vietnamese heritage and shaped by Louisiana seafood culture, his original recipe has been celebrated on Netflix, Food Network, Travel Channel, and CBS — and beloved by Houston for over 15 years.
Every crawfish season, Houston comes to us. Fresh Gulf crawfish, boiled daily in Chef Trong's signature sauce — garlic butter, lemongrass, and Cajun spice in perfect balance. This is the crawfish that started it all.
"We didn't follow the trend. We started it."
— Chef Trong Nguyen, Founder · Crawfish & Noodles
WHY CRAWFISH & NOODLES
What Makes Our
Crawfish Different
Not all crawfish are created equal. Here's what 15 years of perfecting the craft looks like.
01
The Original Viet-Cajun Recipe
Chef Trong pioneered the Viet-Cajun crawfish style in Houston - a fusion of Vietnamese aromatics and Louisiana Cajun spice that changed Houston's food scene forever. Our sauce recipe has never changed.
02
Fresh Gulf Crawfish, Boiled Daily
We source fresh Louisiana crawfish throughout the season — January through June. Boiled to order, never sitting, always at peak flavor. When they're gone, they're gone. Come early.
03
Garlic Butter Lemongrass Sauce
The sauce is everything. Rich garlic butter, fragrant lemongrass, Cajun seasoning, and Chef Trong's secret blend of Vietnamese spices. It's been on Netflix. It's been on Food Network. It hits different.
04
Choose Your Heat Level
From mild and buttery to blazing extra hot — every order is customized to your heat preference. First time? We'll guide you. Regular? You already know what you want.
05
Perfect for Groups & Catering
Crawfish & Noodles is built for gatherings. Order by the pound, share a table, make a mess — that's the point. Catering available for events, parties, and corporate lunches across Houston.
06
As Seen on Netflix & Food Network
Chef Trong and Crawfish & Noodles have been featured on Netflix, Food Network, Travel Channel, CBS, the Houston Chronicle, and Eater Houston. When people ask where to eat crawfish in Houston, this is the answer.
PICK YOUR HEAT
choose your
spice level
Every crawfish order is made to your heat preference. Here's what to expect.
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mild
All the garlic butter and lemongrass flavor, zero heat. Great for first-timers and those who want the full sauce experience.
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medium
A gentle kick that builds. You'll feel the Cajun spice without the burn. The most popular choice for groups.
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hot
Now we're talking. Real heat that lingers. You'll need the extra napkins and you won't regret a single bite.
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extra hot
For the bold. This is the level that gets talked about. You've been warned - and you're going to order it again.
COMMON QUESTIONS
CRAWFISH SEASON
FAQ
Everything you need to know before your visit.