Not bad? It is a HIDEOUS part of town. It's not a slum quite yet, but it's this close and has been for years.
It is pretty bad, but not the worst. I drive through there every day! The restaurant is located at the Kirkwood intersection in Alief. Years ago my car broke down at S. Braeswood at Gessner -- I had to get out and walk to a convenience store to call the wrecker. The store clerk suggested that I stand *behind* the counter for safety until the wrecker arrived. Now THAT was scarey!