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The do-it-yourself dan dan noodle kit from Mala Sichuan.
Mala Sichuan

8 Must-Try DIY Food and Drink Kits From Houston’s Best Restaurants

Make your own sushi stuffed handrolls, DIY decorated doughnuts, and so much more

by Megha McSwain
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The do-it-yourself dan dan noodle kit from Mala Sichuan.
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by Megha McSwain

Ordering takeout may not completely replace the act of dining in a buzzy, full-service restaurant, but it can offer plenty of charm of its own. And now, it’s really easier than ever to recreate a restaurant quality experience at home, thanks to a slew of great DIY kits prepared by some of the city’s best eateries.

From kneading your own pizza dough and hand-rolling sushi to icing and decorating doughnuts, these 8 DIY food and drink kits are definitely worth trying at home.

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Mala Sichuan Bistro

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Carb-filled and packed with flavor, Mala’s signature dan dan noodles have long been a comforting house favorite, and now they are available as a DIY kit for guests to toss together at home to their exact preference. A bargain at only $7.49, the kit comes with portioned out ingredients, plenty of chile-laced sauce and instructions on how to build the perfect bowl.

1201 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(832) 767-0911
(832) 767-0911

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Pondicheri

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Forgo traditional pizza dough and opt for naan as a base with Pondicheri’s DIY pizza kit for two, complete with two frozen naans, a jar of eggplant or tomato masala, gruyere cheese and fresh herbs from Knopp Branch Farms for $22. Order online at pondicheri.com.

2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-2022
(713) 522-2022

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B.B. Italia

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Italian at home is made very easy with B.B. Italia’s sweet and savory DIY kits, including items like a 12-inch pepperoni pizza kit that includes dough, cheese, pepperoni and sauce for $12. Add a cannoli kit, complete with cream filling, sprinkles, chocolate chips, and powdered sugar for $14 more.

14795 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
(281) 531-0696
(281) 531-0696

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Miss Mini Donuts

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Mini doughnuts are already adorable, but being able to artfully arrange festive toppings like Fruit Loops, mini M&Ms, Oreo crumbles onto your dough rounds makes Miss Mini’s tiny pastries even better. Orders can be placed online.

933 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008
(949) 329-5074
(949) 329-5074
a pink box of tiny donuts alongside containers of white icing, colorful sprinkles and other toppings and candies.
Miss Mini Donuts’ decorating kit.
Miss Mini Donuts

Kata Robata

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Partner up and try your hand at the DIY handroll kit for two from Kata Robata. For $55, the kit includes a variety of proteins including tuna, salmon, hamachi, toro and shrimp with extras like vegetables, nori, sauces and toppings available to add-on to create upwards of 10 different hand rolls.

3600 Kirby Dr suite h, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-8858
(713) 526-8858
An overhead shot of a sushi handroll kit, including a plate of rice, sheets of seaweed, slices of protein like tuna and shrimp, seasonings and two bowls of soup. The food is laid out on a wooden table.
A handroll kit for two from Kata Robata.
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Lei Low

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The fun of tropical vacation cocktails doesn’t seem so distant thanks to Lei Low’s DIY tiki cocktail kits, available to-go. These 32 oz Jugs of Paradise produce 4-6 seriously strong libations, and are presented with garnishes like orchids, mint and fun swizzle sticks. For a more interactive kit, opt for one of the exotic blender packs, which serve two and include all of the ingredients needed to blend the beverages at home. Order online.

6412 N Main St Ste.C, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 380-2968
(713) 380-2968

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Coppa Osteria

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Try your hand at making this beloved Italian eatery’s pizza at home with budget-friendly DIY kits that are decidedly better than chain pizzeria delivery. The kits start at $17, and include dough, flour, cheese, marinara sauce, and olive oil, along with meaty toppings like prosciutto, sausage, and pepperoni. Step-by-step instructions serve as a guide on how to build the pie from scratch, with or without a pizza oven, and for the ultra-novice, there is a simple video tutorial on Coppa’s Facebook page. Orders may be called in, placed online at coppaosteriahouston.com, or made in person.

5210 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 522-3535
(713) 522-3535

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Brasserie Du Parc

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Kimberly Paul, beverage director of Brasserie du Parc and Etoile, raises the bar with her thoughtfully prepared cocktail kits, which serve as an experience from start to finish. All are given special attention, but for something earthy and unique, try the Whiskey in my Tea, a treasure box complete with assorted tea bags, garnishes, house-made syrups, an envelope of spice blends and Tullamore Dew whiskey, plus perfect hot toddy glassware.

1440 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
(832) 879-2802
(832) 879-2802

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Mala Sichuan Bistro

1201 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

Carb-filled and packed with flavor, Mala’s signature dan dan noodles have long been a comforting house favorite, and now they are available as a DIY kit for guests to toss together at home to their exact preference. A bargain at only $7.49, the kit comes with portioned out ingredients, plenty of chile-laced sauce and instructions on how to build the perfect bowl.

1201 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(832) 767-0911
(832) 767-0911

Pondicheri

2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098

Forgo traditional pizza dough and opt for naan as a base with Pondicheri’s DIY pizza kit for two, complete with two frozen naans, a jar of eggplant or tomato masala, gruyere cheese and fresh herbs from Knopp Branch Farms for $22. Order online at pondicheri.com.

2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-2022
(713) 522-2022

B.B. Italia

14795 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079

Italian at home is made very easy with B.B. Italia’s sweet and savory DIY kits, including items like a 12-inch pepperoni pizza kit that includes dough, cheese, pepperoni and sauce for $12. Add a cannoli kit, complete with cream filling, sprinkles, chocolate chips, and powdered sugar for $14 more.

14795 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
(281) 531-0696
(281) 531-0696

Miss Mini Donuts

933 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008

Mini doughnuts are already adorable, but being able to artfully arrange festive toppings like Fruit Loops, mini M&Ms, Oreo crumbles onto your dough rounds makes Miss Mini’s tiny pastries even better. Orders can be placed online.

933 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008
(949) 329-5074
(949) 329-5074
a pink box of tiny donuts alongside containers of white icing, colorful sprinkles and other toppings and candies.
Miss Mini Donuts’ decorating kit.
Miss Mini Donuts

Kata Robata

3600 Kirby Dr suite h, Houston, TX 77098

Partner up and try your hand at the DIY handroll kit for two from Kata Robata. For $55, the kit includes a variety of proteins including tuna, salmon, hamachi, toro and shrimp with extras like vegetables, nori, sauces and toppings available to add-on to create upwards of 10 different hand rolls.

3600 Kirby Dr suite h, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-8858
(713) 526-8858
An overhead shot of a sushi handroll kit, including a plate of rice, sheets of seaweed, slices of protein like tuna and shrimp, seasonings and two bowls of soup. The food is laid out on a wooden table.
A handroll kit for two from Kata Robata.
Julie Soefer

Lei Low

6412 N Main St Ste.C, Houston, TX 77009

The fun of tropical vacation cocktails doesn’t seem so distant thanks to Lei Low’s DIY tiki cocktail kits, available to-go. These 32 oz Jugs of Paradise produce 4-6 seriously strong libations, and are presented with garnishes like orchids, mint and fun swizzle sticks. For a more interactive kit, opt for one of the exotic blender packs, which serve two and include all of the ingredients needed to blend the beverages at home. Order online.

6412 N Main St Ste.C, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 380-2968
(713) 380-2968

Coppa Osteria

5210 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

Try your hand at making this beloved Italian eatery’s pizza at home with budget-friendly DIY kits that are decidedly better than chain pizzeria delivery. The kits start at $17, and include dough, flour, cheese, marinara sauce, and olive oil, along with meaty toppings like prosciutto, sausage, and pepperoni. Step-by-step instructions serve as a guide on how to build the pie from scratch, with or without a pizza oven, and for the ultra-novice, there is a simple video tutorial on Coppa’s Facebook page. Orders may be called in, placed online at coppaosteriahouston.com, or made in person.

5210 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 522-3535
(713) 522-3535

Brasserie Du Parc

1440 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010

Kimberly Paul, beverage director of Brasserie du Parc and Etoile, raises the bar with her thoughtfully prepared cocktail kits, which serve as an experience from start to finish. All are given special attention, but for something earthy and unique, try the Whiskey in my Tea, a treasure box complete with assorted tea bags, garnishes, house-made syrups, an envelope of spice blends and Tullamore Dew whiskey, plus perfect hot toddy glassware.

1440 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
(832) 879-2802
(832) 879-2802

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