Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Houston

"I food is so delicious, I would highly recommend this place to anyone that is visiting Houston Texas. I would have to say that the only thing that..."

Bud Patel

Jenie Priyanka

"This is our first visit here, service is good but slow . That doesn't matter when you get your food as it shows the effort they put in making it..."

Bhargav G

"This place is nice. The food comes out quickly and the servers do a good job of helping you with the menu and explaining the menu. The portion sizes..."

Amber Edwards

"The food was very good, heavy with spices and cooked to perfection. Coming from New York where Indian restaurants are in abundance, it was nice to..."

Jonathan Elliott

"Just fantastic. Houston needed another place with a passion for spice, as so many of the Indian restaurants have "toned it down". Not here! I..."

Houston Brown

"Wow...just W-O-W!!! Me and the missus just went here for dinner for the first time tonight and we can't say enough good things about this place from..."

Kelli Hicks

"I have taken my family to this location five times now. The food is always fresh and hot. The owner takes special care to make sure your needs are..."

Anthony Melvin

"My family and I came in today as our second choice. It should have been our first. We've been to The Curry House in Humble, but today was so much..."

Mike Casey

"Yum! Ordered Butter Chicken and Goat Vindaloo. It was all..."

Sara Call

"I had delivery from The Curry House and it was delicious. We often eat vegetarian or vegan when family are visiting, and our delivery was wonderful...."

Beabe Thompson

"The food here is quite delicious! On my last visit, I had the mixed grill. It came out on a sizzling skillet that finished charring the vegetables..."

Adam Nihoul

"Severely underrated restaurant. I'd say it's some of the very best Indian cuisine in the area, with a wide selection of drinks, appetizers, entrees,..."

big lizard liminal

"Their dishes are delicious! My husband and I went there during lunch. Their buffet was fresh and offered enough variety for both of us. I am..."

L. D.

Garson

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed fessenjan, which was awesome! Best I’ve had since homemade from my friends from Tehran! The entire meal was great, but the fessenjan,..."

James Alan Wilson

Marci Katy

"The food is great and the service is great. Highly..."

Rosy Luna

"The smells-fresh flatbread cooking when you walk in the door-mmm. The fresh herbs, the charred veggies, the tender steak strips, the rice!!! All..."

Brenda Maynard Rood

"Excellent Persian food very tasty. The service was exceptional. I'll visit this place again..."

Carlos Enrique Lotero

"The food was terrific, and plentiful, service was great. It was our first time there, definitely coming..."

Mario Luna

"We selected Garson to cater our Wedding in November - we couldn't have been more delighted by the quality of food and service - everything was..."

Dawn Eden

"بسيار پرسنل خوش برخورد وفضاى خوبى دارد . دوغ غليظ و بسيار خوشمزه با كوبيده..."

Arash AU

"Awesome food and awesome service. The only thing I would change is the location, I wish they were closer to where we live (Baytown) otherwise great..."

Johnelle Davison

"Awesome food, delicious as always. Love the service and ambiance of your restaurant. Our family has been coming to your restaurant for over 15..."

Laci Wilson Moffitt

"So good and wonderful service, I’ll be back next time I’m in..."

David Eric Blair

"Great quality food. We got our order to go. they packaged it very well and we enjoyed the food. Beef was very tender and lamb shank was..."

Saloumeh Ebrahimzadeh

"Wow! If you’re looking for authentic food, great quality and large portions this is definitely the restaurant for you. The staff is so friendly...."

Ms Benz

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Garson and it was a fantastic and authentic experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in,..."

Shayan Beh

"A 5-star experience! This Persian restaurant transported me to Iran with its authentic ambiance. The dishes were exquisite, especially the tender..."

Monireh Abedinnezhad

"The food was fantastic and the service was very hospitable, they make the bread fresh and traditionally right in the restaurant, the ice cream and..."

Shayan

"Consistently serving good foods and good services. Plenty parking spots. Complimentary set of sabzi, cheese, and bread is also nice. They also have a..."

Angkul Kongmunvattana

"One of the best! Drove all the way from Jonesboro, AR and was met with great service and amazing food. Jenny, our waitress, was very helpful and..."

Ibrahim Al Elamat

"Great place for Business luncheon and dinner. Food is good. Ambiance of the place great. Servers are knowledgeable and non-intrusive. Nice selection..."

Varsha Vilankar

"I was pleasantly surprised with the food here! I loved the chicken dip with the homemade bread as the appetizer!!!! We also got kebabs that were..."

Charu Rao

"My friends took me to Garson for a late lunch and the food was awesome!!! I ordered the lamb chops with mixed rice, it was all delicious!!! Our..."

ofelia johnson

"Food was nice. Large plates. You can order one dish for two person or take it out. Cons. No any sauces was provided for meat, and shirazi salad was..."

Julia

"Nice neat and clean restaurant. Good ambiance, great food and excellent service. Prices are very reasonable. It's one of the oldest Persian..."

Aneel Meghani

"Absolutely love this place! Very attentive to detail and that's what separates good restaurants from other places. Been eating here whenever I can..."

Marjan Rizvi

"The flavor of their traditional Iranian food brings back memories of home for me. I really love their food and I always suggest this restaurant to my..."

sina jafari ghalekohneh

"Where do I begin... well, in the mid 90's I lived in Houston and loved it! I happened upon Garson restaurant and was amazed by the atmosphere and..."

Ross Wright

"The restaurant’s vibe, ambience and foods are great. I’ve been here hundreds of times. Mrs. Miri, the manager, is amazing lady and you can always..."

M Noamouz

"Great persian food. Taste like homemade Iranian food. Good Atmosphere Love ❤️ to go there Since new owner took over. !! I am happy to now see..."

Amir Tabatabai

Alpha Dessert Juice Cafe

79/100 (2492 ratings)

"The place has changed for the better in my opinion. The faloodas are thicker, creamier, sweeter, and tastier. We got a bunch of them and they were..."

Explorers

"Sugarcane juice 👍 Gola ganda (snow cone) 👍 Rose falooda 👍 Service 👍👍 Stumbled upon this location and walked away with a 5-star..."

Aamir Atl

"Pictured: Ultimate Rose Falooda Shake $11, Ultimate Malai Shake $11 These drinks were so delicious and the presentation was amazing. Love their..."

NYC halal

"Good juice cafe for desi delicacies. All kind of desi snacks like Samosa chat, bhel puri, paratha roll and all kind of desserts and shakes from..."

Asma Minhas

"One day, I went to this place because I was really craving something late at night. Surprisingly, they were open until midnight (Friday-Sunday). It..."

Tasnim Ara Islam

"I'm by no means a connoisseur of Pakistani desserts and juices. I do however know a delicious tasting dessert when I experience one. We visited..."

Coraline

"I just googled this Juice Cafe due to my cravings and I'm happy this was my first choice. My banana smoothie was rich and delicious. I also ordered..."

Jessenia

"Must try their shakes and Rabdi !! You cannot miss them if you are around . Best taste , good portion , great quality and service . We have been..."

Juhi Parekh

"A good place and good quality drinks, only the sugar cane lemonade had no ice and I didn't like that, good service, good..."

fernando c

"We went in for dessert. We tried their signature falooda which comes with ice-cream and cut-up kulfi. It's so delicious that it's decadent. My..."

arunima rayalu

"Had lunch here today. The environment was very clean and welcoming. Love the decor, has an authentic vibe to it. I ordered the sugarcane juice with..."

Linda Izundu

"Drove here twice in a week for falooda while in Houston. Place was busy but service was quick and food tasted good. kids liked their ice cream but..."

K Z

"This place is awesome! The chicken wrap is really good and the smoothies are just beyond words. Definitely quality and I’ll keep coming, thank you..."

Jose Saldana

"They were very courteous and displayed impressive professionalism. & there juice is also perfect taste of Afghan-Indian culture...."

Omidullah Kochai

"Lahori Falooda is just amazing. The authentic taste of Malai kulfi. The quantity is appropriate. Also the price is reasonable. The service is really..."

Harsh Chheda

"Quick service.. clean cafe, excellent sugarcane juice with added ginger, yummy curly fries and..."

Sorna Chocks

Cafe Mawal Clear Lake

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you are looking for geat food, great atmosphere at a reasonable price , Mawal Clearlake is the place to be! And the crepes!!!! To die for.. Make..."

Legacy Adj

"Love this place ...Since I found it...Hot tea and great food all the..."

Kasie Brook

"Food was really really good! The whole experience with the hookah was fantastic and the guy working our table gave some pretty good flavor..."

Ashley Rasmussen

"Delicious food and a fun time doing the hookah! Loved dining outside on the..."

Lori LeBlanc

"Clean. Excellent service! Management visited with us. I recommend this..."

Brandon Hernandez

"I picked up three different appetizers, to have for dinner on Tuesday evening. All three (Kibbeh, Batata Harrah, & Lentil Soup) were delicious, and..."

David Baldock

"Friendly stuff, delicious food, best hookah and so relaxing automspher. It's my favorite cafe right..."

Adam M Rifai

"Best hookah and fresh food! � definitely..."

Yasmine Bennis

"My new favorite restaurant! The Frozen Mint Lemonade alone was life changing, but then they brought out the Nutella & Strawberry crepe. WOW! I'll be..."

Jessica Gonzales

"Amazing service, great atmosphere and the food is pretty awesome. Especially the lamb. Also smoking hooka is always a nice..."

Marc Anthony Pedraza

"Great food, service and mint lemonade. My son loves the..."

Hanan Hussein

"I love to go there to Smoke hookah , good for relaxing so I always go there all the time the best hookah place ever for..."

Noppon Kaewphat

"Wonderful food and the people are so friendly will most definitely be..."

Elena-lynn Hunter

"Very chill and relaxing place! Got the Gyro plate for about $12.00. Gyro came in decent portions. Sauce was creamy and delicious. Fries were not bad..."

Krishna Paul

"There are a lot of Mediterranean restaurants in Texas especially around the league city area. What makes Mawal Cafe the best here is because of their..."

Muhammad Bilal Jamil

"Middleastern cuisine and grill with hoka. Delicious food, nice chilling ambient and many seating options including a patio. Friendly staff and..."

Hasanain Hasan

"Food was good. Several of the other customers were "smoking" some sort of large vaping device. It made the whole restaurant strongly smell like..."

Walter70

"Webster/Clear Lake is a crowded market for Mediterranean, but Mawal manages to carve its own definitive space with its variety, quality, and hookah..."

Bailey Brantley

"Its good Could use some improvements I give it another chance Shawarma good but skip the 🍟..."

Lacey W.

"I had an amazing dinner here! Food was exquisite, the lamb shank was so perfect, has great flavor, plus it fell off the bone and melted in my mouth!!..."

Stacie Aguilar (Chula)

"Update : Beware They don't serve you free a glass of water. They only have bottled water. You pay! It's kind a weird! We come here at least once a..."

Fransiska G

"Great food and good hookah! Outside seating available on the patio. Had the kunufeh, falafel plate and chicken kabob all which we were satisfied..."

Peyman Jo

"It's very nice restaurant, delicious food. The service that they give it's amazing. We love to past time there with our friends and family it's a..."

rossi lopez

"Very good Mediterranean food that came in large, fairly priced portions. The staff was young but professional and efficient. They also had the..."

Brandon Castro

"my favourite hookah spot in houson..perfect location …perfect vibe with great..."

Ejaz Ahmed

"Very nice service and the..."

fiya

"Great place, I’m a regular, and the atmosphere is great. Food is awesome. Hookah is smooth. Definitely..."

Prateek Nair

"An excellent place to get drinks, munchies, and just hang out! Great staff, and flavorful food. Their Turkish coffee and Pakistani chai tea were..."

Catsur na

"The food was awesome and the service too. Would have rated 5 if there was cleanliness. The tables, chairs and the baby seat were all greasy. Other..."

Penny Picker

Mediterranean Chef

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good foodHave been going their for over four year, good place to meet with friends. Their is a group that meets every Thursday at seven pm..."

Amaya Chauhan

"Great food, great people and the lunch service was fantastic!!! I will definitely be back here again & I highly recommend them to..."

Malissa Page

"Service is slow, so don't go if you are in a rush, but great for a relaxing and delicious..."

Allison Thebeau Wolff

"Great food. Delicious food, cant get any better than that. family owned and operated they really care about their customers. i go their weekly and..."

Ahmed

"Yummadopolis. Very nice. This is another one of those places that I like to go to for a few beers and just order a lot of different appetizers. They..."

Daniel

"Great..."

SoCalGirl24

"Great Food/Awesome Service!. Their food is just great, hands down. We consider ourselves hummus specialists, and they have the best by far...."

Strazicorp

"The best. This restaurant is the best. The food is perfect. If you didn't try yet you have to go..."

Katia

"Better Gyros Than.... Better gyros than Mediterraneo. If a gyro is what you want, the pita, tzaziki, and side salad are far superior to..."

Barrooze

"A truly hidden gem. This restaurant offers authentic and delicious Mediterranean food, mostly Lebanese and Greek. It has a simple decoration and, to..."

Roberto Rodríguez Perrino

"Absolutely the best Mediterranean food I’ve had since I was in Athens, Greece in 1982. I hate grape leaves but theirs are amazing-tender and a..."

Libby Roseman

"We love this place! We had the Gyros platters again. Man, let me tell you! It was just as great as before, except this time we ate to the sounds of..."

Jude

"First off, the owners are lovely and the service was great! We got the hummus with pita, gyro pita wrap, and the falafel pita wrap with a cappuccino..."

jenn davistran

"This place has been here for 30+ years and the food is absolutely incredible. The owner is also the cook and I promise you won't find better..."

patrick click

"Wonderful owners, and fabulous food! Had been wanting to try for awhile and went today with a friend for my birthday lunch. Everything we ordered was..."

Colene Davidson

"We’ve been visiting Mediterranean Chef for a number of years. The staff is friendly, the food is well made, and the atmosphere is certainly correct..."

Matthew Brewer

"Love this place. I don’t get to go as often as I wish but when I can it’s always great service and a great atmosphere. The owners make you feel..."

Cirrus M

"10/10 would recommend! The food was incredible. The service was great, and the prices reasonable. If you are in the neighborhood, I would definitely..."

Holly Clark

"I had the hummus, tabouli (Not sure how to spell) and the lamb gyro. Everything was very good and staff is friendly. Looks like a cool place to hang..."

Chris J

Bismillah Restaurant

79/100 (1889 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"I loved this restaurant. The food is very delicious. It def filled us up. The rice was so good but super spicy & I didn't expect it lol. I enjoyed..."

Elzzie Esther

"This is easily the best Pakistani street food I have had in N.America. the restaurant is clean and had ample of space to seat large parties. Food..."

M. Faizan Khan

"Came to Bismillah Restaurant & Cafe for lunch after church. I was very surprised with the humongous menu with lots of signature dishes. I really want..."

Yelper Lou MC

"The reviews say something positive about this halal food store. We did enjoy the food. I think I have to try again. The service was good and the..."

Muhammad Zeeshan Munir

"Stopped by for light snacks and ordered pani puri and mixed papri chaat. Chaat - 5/5 good quantity and taste Pani Puri - 3/5 (6 puri with handful of..."

Waqar

"Had the halwa puri on a Sunday and it was delicious. Also had chai (2 cups) and then a mango lassi to go. The people are very nice and I enjoy the..."

ck wade

"We have tried a few items from the menu. The samosa chat, Raj kachori, papdi chaat are all soooo good. The spice level is perfect. They taste freshly..."

K Malik

"It’s come a long way from decade ago. Food is still excellent. During weekend- halwa puri and qeema anda paratha dishes are the best. For tea..."

Varsha Vilankar

"Fantastic food, this place is literally amazing if your craving some good old Indian/Pak food that's has all the right spices and flavor this is it..."

Troy Rodrigues

"Relatively new cafe in hilcroft with easy cafe food. Got the chicken Tikka roll, chicken boti, classic burger, goat karahi, and hunter beef fries...."

Riya Santra

"Visited here for take out while in the area. I got beef kabobs, sliders, and a burger. They accidentally gave me the wrong burger (I ordered Black..."

Justin Singer

"Conveniently located in the little southeast Asia town of Houston, this place has been in business for 20 years. Beautifully decorated with colors,..."

Syed Ali

"We went for lunch with another couple. The service was faster than expected despite all the rush. They didn’t bring our drinks and we had to track..."

Ameena Sethi

"Love it. Have been coming here for last 15 years. Tawa Qeema always been my fave with paratha. Now we have more options, anday wala burger and gola..."

Shabi Rizvi

"We had a chance to stop at Bismillah during brunch time. Loved their Paratha rolls and Chicken..."

Mariam

"Bismillah serves one of the best Halal style mutton biryani in Houston. We just love the taste and texture of their mutton biryani and the mutton..."

Sayantan Pramanik

"We had a great experience with the food, enjoying the best quality and taste. The service was impressive and we found the place to be clean. This..."

Muneeb Ahmad

Chopan Kabob House

79/100 (1077 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Buffet

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

"First time to visit everything was yummy. Dumplings had some awesome flavors. Wifey loved her chicken kabob and rice with watermelon to drink. We..."

michael gouch

"Edit: We really love this restaurant, so we keep going back, and we even recommend it to our family and friends when they visit. But the last two..."

Tasnim Ara Islam

"I haven't eaten Chersi Kebab in Kabul, but Chersi Kebab at Chopan Kebab House is the best. Same taste as Kabul restaurants, The dal soup was also..."

Pikay Safi

"Chopan Kabob House made for a wonderful meal and experience all around! They have a very spacious dining area and most importantly, delicious and..."

Sarah Lobo

"Food quality and taste here is absolutely amazing. Not one did that I tried tasted bad. I came twice here for lunch with my coworkers and both times..."

Mohammad Hossain

"I would highly recommend Chopan restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. From the moment we stepped inside, we were..."

Sam M

"Food is always good. Comes out quick, very tasty, everything Halal. The place doesn’t look like much but worth a visit. Good value..."

Adam M

"Have you tried Afghanistan cuisine before? Whether you’re a newbie (like me) or a regular, Chopan Kabob House has the best menu! I had the please..."

Meagan Tape

"Absolutely delicious, and generous amount of food for the price. Had the Quabili Pallow catering tray, was able to feed 5+leftovers for 1 for..."

Shafe Assaf

"Love the food here. Borani Badejan is a must try for an appetizer dip eaten with Naan bread, tandoori chicken plate, Chapli kabab, and Challo kabab..."

A Q

"Delicious food! I’m very excited to keep tasting all the other foods here. I’m very open to try new things and this is amazingly delicious. You..."

Lizette Mia

"I like chopan kabob House very much I love chapli kabob and long man very very much MashaAllah Zabardath..."

Kausar Sheikh

"This place is so amazing!!! The flavors are so great. My family and I love ordering from here! The dinner plates are very generous potions as well...."

Jackie Driver

Nazif's Grill

78/100 (2965 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"OMG this is the best place to eat in Ramadan! I came from Boston to visit my sister in Houston she took me to brunch buffet before Ramadan and for..."

Ahmed Nader Morad

"Nazif Restaurant is the hidden treasure of Houston, its the only place where you can experience true Turkish dining with Turkish staff, Turkish music..."

Turk Er

"This place best one you spend the money and time with, food the made it’s the best one, try it you well not forget..."

Ashe Alwadi

"This place was excellent and the food was fresh the service was great The people were friendly and if you go you have to try the Turkish tea it's..."

Thomas Beekman

"Sunday breakfast/ brunch was great! Also nice Turkish food choices in the..."

Ebru Akur Sumer

"The best Turkey dish ever �� it was very delicious and very well..."

Rick Celik

"Nazif's is the premier Turkish restaurant in Houston! Always the best ingredients, they will not sacrifice quality here. A must try in..."

Kirk Robinson

"A lovely hole-in-the-wall restaurant with amazing food and friendly..."

Ralph Zema

"Great Turkish food. Pretty casual place and friendly..."

Anna Agirman

"great food, and the desserts are even better Any time you do go you are going to have plenty to choose..."

Simon Echeto

"Love this place great food and one of my..."

Mohammed O Mustafa Alkhddar

"Amazing atmosphere and delicious food love this place home away from home thank..."

Mai Nader Morad

"Great food, great service, amazing coffee, equals repeat customer..."

Rosa Martinez

"Decided to try Nazifs today and I couldn't be more pleased with my selection. Everything we had was absolutely delicious and well seasoned. The staff..."

Adn Bzm

"Wow, amazing meal! Been meaning to go for awhile, wish I had gone sooner! Thanks for the great recommendations from the staff! I will definitely..."

Chris Lamb

"Nazifs was an amazing Halal Turkish spot that I somehow never heard of. I recently traveled to Turkey and the food at this restaurant was much better..."

Hadi

"The food was excellent! I had the Kebab mix, and it was cooked perfectly. The service was wonderful. Our waiter was so attentive and accommodating...."

Elshan Teymurov

"I was craving some middle eastern, Mediterranean food, thanks to my ex who got me hooked. Anyways I looked up the reviews for this place! The hummus..."

Hey Roro !

"Looking for an unforgettable dining destination? Look no further than this enchanting restaurant that has truly captured our hearts! From the warm..."

Zekeriya Yuksel

"Authentic Turkish food in houston! Excellent food and high level of hospitality. Chef Nazif is always on top of the quality of the food here. Highly..."

Omar Kasani

"It is one of the most unique and cleanest restaurant in Houston . I loved the food, services and the atmosphere. Everything is convenient and fresh...."

Yusur Hasan

"I, as a customer came to this restraunt. I wanted to try Turkish food for while. When I came the staff were welcoming, supportive, and helpful. When..."

Wafa Jasim

"The vibes, the food, the service were fantastic. Yusr is my favorite. She and the other lady make you feel like you’re at home (literally). The..."

ibrahim

"Just was not my thing. I like to try different foods because you never know what you may or may not like if you never get out of your comfort..."

John Washington

"We have been to Nazif’s 3 or 4 times and every time we have enjoy the aromas and tastes of Turkey. Sundays brunch is the best in town for Kaymak..."

Martin Alcala

"I love this place. Very welcoming. Great service & Great food. I had the Turkish Sausage Pida &..."

Jesus Silva

"The food was very tasty 😋. The staff was friendly but kept Turkish standard 😁 hospitality. They offered free Turkish tea. The prices are..."

Ahmad Awad

"Great food. Fast service. Nice and quiet. I love this..."

Scott Richard

"The food portions are great, one plate was enough for two meals. Server was nice she brought pita for us on the..."

Wendy Torres

"We haven't tried all of the meals in the menu, but among the ones we tried, the hamburger was different. It was one of the best hamburgers I ever..."

Amir Rezaei

"Excellent restaurant, with tasty turkish, mediterranean dishes. The künefe was..."

Bella CM

Bar Bq Village Restaurant

Free off-street parking

"My best friend had his engagement party here and the food was delicious!! This place is perfect for events, very nice. I can't wait to go..."

Hilary Maine

"The best food in..."

Tahir Ayub

"MA shaa Allah very beautiful nd very nice food nd..."

Nasreen Mamud

"Amazing BBQ and moreover its Halal!!! SPL the grilled fish..."

Mustafa Bhatia

"Love this place food is amazing !! Everyone should try..."

Sapphire Natal

"Very nice and good food and good..."

Amir Mun

"Stopped in and ordered beef bahari kabab and chicken kabab to go. It was SO GOOD!! The meat is super flavorful, great spices. Definitely a must..."

Paula Regan

"Excellent food and exceptional service Sheen Kabab was very good Beef Bihari was good too Malai Botee was good Dahi bala was good too Samosas was..."

Yasin David Yasin

"We got the family deal 2, that came with insane amount of food and had little bit of everything that the restaurant is known for. Beware, their..."

Shoaib Sheikh

"It’s not the first time but in Ramadan this was our first visit. BBQ Iftar & Dinner for just $12.99 and this is the best price in town, no doubt. I..."

Sheraz Ahmed (Your Sir Jee)

"First time visiting Houston, Texas. This is our first lunch after landed in here. It’s pretty cheap and taste is very much better as a price wise...."

kazi afsar

"We were on our way back to Dallas when we discovered this place. Such delicious food with very nice and humble people at countertop to take ur order...."

Lydia Grey

"tried this place for the first time, and it was really good. the biryani was on point and the Kabobs were very..."

Hassan Ghaffar

"Very nice cozy place. It is a family friendly place and run by local family. Qeema is definitely amazing and worth to go there. They have fresh juice..."

Irfan Choudhary

"Very nice and hospitable owner and staff. Iftaar buffet was very good and tasty. The naan was hot and crispy and the behari beef was on point. The..."

Mustafa I

"Perfect party venue. Amazing service, amazing buffet food, amazing atmosphere. We threw our daughter’s large birthday party here and this place fit..."

A L

"I ordered food via Uber Eats. Everything was packaged well and had good presentation. I enjoyed the food and my kids polished off their burgers..."

Missy Grando

"Great food and customer service. Highly recommend beef and chicken..."

Callme Son

"Love their bar bq platter. It's enough for 2 people. Good serving size. Kabab roll is pretty decent too. Also tried the mango icecream and Malai..."

T Faheem

"It took them 30 minutes just to serve the ice tea we ordered and a little longer to get the food. And we were the only ones there. So it's not a..."

Yang W

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet

78/100 (2432 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved the food and..."

Bee Norris

"Great food..."

Claudio Cornejo-Perez

"Very helpful StaffTook my infant baby to lunch and before I made it to the table, one of the servers had arranged a highchair and a drink..."

Amaya Chauhan

"Everything--main dishes, soup, drinks, desserts--is included. You help yourself and pay on the way out. There are lots of tables of various sizes...."

Nikita Shah

"Great food, great variety of Mediterranean food. For a change, I koved the Mediterranean cuisine other than Indian or Mughlai cuisine. Had a..."

P M

"Lunch is $15.99 and you can get all you can eat, first time here with my family, we all loves it very much. The chicken tastes great, and the fish..."

Jesscia Ma

"Great food for your money, definitely got our moneys worth. It you live authentic Arabic food, this place is for you. Larger selection of chicken,..."

Veronica Ingram

"Food is super fresh and the place is clean. Love the vibe there. Love the salad options they have. Lamp was nice. Love the chicken rice and beef..."

J

"Dimassi's is an excellent buffet option in Houston. I love their healthy salads, and hummus as well as their fried chicken. I always leave room for..."

Bella CM

"Nice place to eat if you are really hungry. Especially after 4 pm if you are into lamb shanks. Lentil soup is great, and the salad variety is..."

M R

"Great place for family and friends gathering multiple choices of Mediterranean food that can give a good opportunity for you to try some of the..."

drakkarama

"The buffet is superb. Lots of variety for vegetarians as well. Place is well kept nice and clean. Entrance is different as compared to other..."

Varsha Vilankar

"If you want to have some Mediterranean food or let's say Arabic in general which is amazing food you must stop by here. Even though this particular..."

John Bekik

"I went there with my friends who like Mediterranean food, the place is a buffet with several food options, drinks included and dessert was different..."

Aank Sandoval

"A friend and I went here for lunch and believe me we was not disappointed. The establishment has placed hand sanitizer and gloves at the beginning of..."

Trisia J

Lapasha Lounge & Grill

78/100 (3892 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

La Fendee Mediterranean Grill

"Great friendly service and good food. Not great but not bad either. I personally feel that everything lacked flavor. Although the espresso cheesecake..."

Hernan Flores

"The food here is very authentic I came here with a group of friends and we were surprised at how creamy the hummus was and how tender the meats were!..."

Mehrshad Esnaashari

"The food was good. Not all the baklava though. The apple hookah is what I recommend. It pushed 6 of us to $300 though(including everything). So be..."

Rabimba Karanjai

"My recent visit to La Fendee was nothing short of delightful. The restaurant not only boasts delectable grape leaves and chicken shawarma but also..."

Miguel Salgado

"A dog friendly restaurant! They have one of the best hummus in town. Its 7layer dip is a must. And don’t forget to try its lamp. We order a mixed..."

Saman Bina

"Awesome hospitality and friendly atmosphere. Food was amazing with help of the staffs great suggestions. Will be heading back..."

Matthew Medellin

"Wonderful chill spot. With hookahs and nice drink selection. Food is very..."

Johnny Sallie

"The food was absolutely amazing! It was our first time and we enjoyed ourselves. The hookah is smooth and grade A. Definitely authentic. Update: We..."

Blessed Abundantly

"f I'm eating in or taking out the quality is always high. Lovely decor and food to match! We started with the 7 layer dip and hit it off really well..."

Sam E

"This recently discovered hidden gem is now a weekly staple in our house. The chicken cabobs are my favorite thing on the menu. It’s worth trying..."

Misty Jurney

Droubi's Bakery & Imports

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best falafel in Houston by..."

Susie

"Best chicken shawarma & falafel,..."

Lulu

"Great place to enjoy Middle East’s delicious cuisine. Love the chicken shawarma sandwich. You can find here a variety imported food products and..."

Miguel Alfaro

"I've been coming here for 40 years. The first time was with my Grandfather who wanted a taste of home. (Get the Shwarma!) The owner is warm,..."

Samantha Brochstein

"I found this place on Google Maps when searching for Baklava. I stopped by and my, oh my! I found a good variety of Baklava but what's best, is that..."

Liliana Delgado

"I love Droubi's! I've been shopping here for years. I love their selections of Feta cheeses. I also love the variety of Extra Virgin Olive Oil ,..."

Bella CM

"My wife and son and I paid our "first" visit to Droubi's last remaining location. The people we met were super helpful and friendly. This place has..."

thc productions

"Best pita bread on planet earth. Every trip to Houston includes a stop at Droubi's. You CANNOT have just one shawarma. I also order over the phone..."

EMANUEL Damacus

"I shop here weekly and have nothing but good things to say. Mostly I purchase pita bread (in varying sizes) along with Zaatar Manakeesh. The bread is..."

Trevor Saint Denis

"Droubis!!!! First of all it’s been around for more than 40 yrs a Mederitarian sea inspired store its has a Deli/bakery/convenience store all in one..."

Nataly Fadic

"The most amazing staff and the best gyros and shawarmas in town. Well worth the drive and well worth the money. The bakery is really delicious and..."

William E

"Love, love this little gem of a Mediterranean market. Fresh, homemade pita and tons of other goodies made on site. A must..."

Lynn C

King Of Shawerma Halal

Lina Chtay

"Best place for a night..."

Kristhian Farfan

"Great..."

Terrance Black

Ali Mirza

SKY LOUNGE

Cafe Layal

77/100 (2409 ratings)

"After seeing a lot of generic restaurants in town; Layla is by far the best mediterranean banquet hall & restaurant I've been to, The food is..."

Bilal Attar

"Best service, best food, and the best staff ever � 10-10 thumbs up..."

Atheer Ahmed Al-Ubaidi

"Very good food very good atmosphere I love it The food we got the desert we got the music was fantastic it was not so hot not so cold and the people..."

Elad Twiss

"I don't have enough word all I can say one of best Food and service in my H-town plus my next..."

دانش۔ کمال۔

"Favorite place for delicious crepes! Great Hookah! And Awesome Service! Can't get enough of Layal!..."

MoMo Sam

"The best food and deserts ever in houston nice place and..."

Mina A Maurice

"Excellent service and the food is just Devine! Hicham and his team go far and beyond to provide perfection. Thank..."

Adam Dinari

"It was delicious � y el té � está riquísimo lo..."

Iberciano Rojas

"Great food and super nice..."

Zohra Graske

"Can't wait to taste this amazing crepes,I know it's gonna be..."

Daniel Torres

"Service has improved. Anwar did great! Hookahs are 12.99 and up. Atmosphere beautiful. Prefer Ice Water but I'm sure bottles are more..."

Rose Whittington

"I've been a number of times. Predominantly for the food! Jenya was our server, and she was tip notch! She kept checking in on us, gave good feedback..."

Kennedys Kids

"Very nice place to go on weekend nights with live music and a lovely vibe. This place is usually packed on weekend evenings. They have outside and..."

Sonali Tyagi

"We always go to Layal whenever we’re in Texas. Highly recommended for families and friends if you guys want to hang out with each other, Layal..."

Jumana Alhatab

"Layal Mediterranean Cafe delivered an exceptional dining experience that left a lasting impression on our taste buds. Our culinary journey began with..."

Ankil Shah

"First of all, I would like to shout out to the friendliest chef 👩‍🍳 "Neamat " I recently had the pleasure of dining at Layal in Houston and I..."

Alex Dallas

"I recently visited Layal Cafe on Richmond, and I had an outstanding experience thanks to Joli, our waitress. Her service was truly exceptional and..."

kamal Mohanad

"I have been going to Cafe Layal since the day they opened. I have always had top quality service and food. I love the atmosphere, they even got a..."

Ali Hussain

"First time visiting…had some of the best authentic Mediterranean food tonight at Layal! Lamb & beef kabob plates…the portions were humongous!!..."

Tisha Webster

"Our party, consisting of six adults and one child, was promptly seated upon arrival. The quality of both the food and the ambience was excellent...."

M Selina Zoe

"I've been coming here for years. Great staff, food, and hookas. Highly recommended. Also they have the best Ramadan buffet..."

Lavo 83

"It is the best place for food and atmosphere I really like it I recommend it to anyone reads my..."

yousef Abdullah

"I got the Arayes Pizza. Service was kinda slow. I called prior and was told 10 min. When I arrived 5 min later, they told me another 15 min. I’ve..."

Muhammad Naqvi

"Relax and family friendly atmosphere. Our server Ahmed was super attentive , nice and fast. Took care of us during our visit and checked in with us..."

Mayra

"Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. LOVE the decoration, and the FATIMA the servers she was the most amazing server we ever had in a restaurant,..."

Suroor Aldhalemi

"I’ve been a loyal customer at Layal for years! And I can say I love this place! The environment reminds me of back home! And Yousuf was amazing, he..."

Jasmine Bashing

"One of the best hookah coffeeshops in Houston and the place is really big and amazing. The renovations going on bow will make this place outstanding!..."

Nehal Nabil

"Just Got New Menu . Nice hookah place with nice Mediterranean food . Their full roasted chicken is superb. Full of energy and very friendly staff...."

Asif Waheed

Mazaj Cafe

"Fantastic place. I was visiting Houston and was looking for a Middle Eastern experience and cuisine. I came across this place, Wasfi's, and I am so..."

Peter Assad

"Wasfi's restaurant is a great spot to hang out and relax over some tea and food. The ambiance is inviting, making it a perfect place for a casual..."

Samira Holt

"Decent prices and flavorful food. Never had Mediterranean food before. I've been visiting Houston for 4 days now and I have eaten here twice..."

Rj Lawns

"Great Turkish coffee and nice..."

Ashraf Hijaz

"My party and I had a great time last night! The food, hookah, service and atmosphere were all amazing. The live music performance was top notch as..."

Ali Bhiriya

"All respects and from my heart I want to appreciate the humanity of the owner of respects the situation of the war and stop every party at this hard..."

Safieh Mosleh

"Great place to go and hang out! The pictures on google are not updated! We take the risk and wheel, and I was surprise, The place is been completely..."

Rosana Pilav

"Very fun. Love this place ... food is amazing taste especially chicken barg& chicken cornish both are my favoraite, tabuli is the best ... love the..."

قتیبه مهدی Kutaiba Mahdi

"Very nice Shosha and service was exellent. Food was average and small..."

rami aljbour

"Great food and perfectly cooked meal. They good selection of menu..."

Salah Shakir

"Randomly stumbled upon this place and I'm very happy. Delicious food and super clean. Would recommend their lamb and chicken kabobs, and great mint..."

Sunaina Arshad

"Walked in at 3:30 the place wasn’t crowded so honestly i thought the food won’t be fresh. But it was beyond good the ladies were very nice and..."

Heba Ibrahim

"Great place for Arabic authentic food & music. However, can't understand how kids can be in such indoor smoking environment !! Overall, the place,..."

Riyadh Sh.

"Great food & hookah! We are vegan and ordered hummus, falafel & foul beans. Mohammad was our server, very..."

Tatiana Beato

"I love the restaurant and they have the best food Take forever till u get your..."

Basel haddadin

Dandanah Cafe And Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were looking for a place to just chill relax and eat outdoor. Was a great layout lots of seating. Music was nice. My friend had hookah, she liked..."

Hande Berilgen

"Service was really good. The food was delicious and our server made us feel awesome. Highly recommend this place to anyone. It’s a bit pricey but..."

Hussan Farooq

"We went to Dandanah cafe for lunch. Service was fast and the food tasted great. They had 2 screens playing the world cup game and could be seen from..."

Salman Aleem

"Great place for hookah.. they use good coals and have PAN flavor.. my friend tried there lemon mint smoothie and loved it. Overall great experience..."

Nivesh Aggarwal

"Food was served within twenty minutes during a brisk Sunday evening. This place is a good place to visit and will not disappoint in its..."

Lily Jessy

"Owned by a respectful Egyptian gentleman with great standard for food and hookah. It's one of the best BYOB hookah spots in the area. Their hookahs..."

Ahmed Abdulmajeed

"The halal pepperoni pizza is amazing. And the mixed grill gives you a variety of flavors. Their rice is always perfectly cooked. Outdoor seating is..."

Danny Sabz

"Food and service was amazing! The parking situation was a little crazy but the experience made it worth..."

Deborah A

"I came to Houston to visit some friends and maaan i found The best restaurant ever. They have the best Egyptian food, best vibe, and best hookah in..."

Peter Pharaoh Evo X

"I love this place. Show me alot of love as a Police officer here.. The staff and owner are very friendly, welcoming also the food is great, great..."

Pete Pete

"How end ur Sunday evening!!! Food is good, hookah is awesome, the mint lemon is delish...."

Tiphlizs VP

"best kushari and mulukhia you need to try..."

ulfat u

"Definitely a nice place to get good food and chill. I recommend the outside..."

Ryan Neugebauer

Cafe Layal

76/100 (1771 ratings)

"So, for my birthday, my husband surprised me with a dinner date at this place. We decided to try out Spicy Potatoes, Mixed Grill plate, and Lamb..."

Tasnim Ara Islam

"Cafe Layal has probably the best staff in Houston. Very friendly and welcoming. We tried their dishes such as Falafel plate and the mixed mezze..."

Ali Tal

"Everything is always fresh when I come here. This is a go to for me because I’m vegan and the menu is very accommodating. Every time I come the..."

Urban Winters

"Great option if you have a group looking for hookah + good food. Service was friendly. Was it the best shawarma I've had? No. But I'd take the..."

Sim M

"This is a great hookah/chill/order to go or eat in spot right in the poppin part of midtown. Open late, great service and staff. I always get the..."

Will Green

"My go-to place for mediterranean food. They also have great hookah. Very low-key. It's a wonderful spot to meet up with friends and talk over a..."

Shewan Harris

"This is my absolute favorite place. Love the vibe, food, and the service. Highly recommend if you want to relax and..."

Shallan Watson

"Food is amazing. Thought their choice of music is very bad. Jayna she is amazing. With hookah you have to take your chances of good or bad. They have..."

Debvarsha “Rushi” Mandal

"Felt very welcomed. Nice place, nice people. Was slightly flustered had a flight to catch back home to London, but these guys got me served and sent..."

Imran Walji

"Everything was amazing. The waitress was nice and professional. The place was clean. The food was very delicious. We will definitely be coming..."

Christina E Duggan

"GREAT SERVICE. Great at checking hookah coals and getting out food and orders out in a timely manner. Food was mid but it was okay for the service..."

Taija Littles

"(I’ve loved coming here since 2013) Incredibly long waits - but - the food is amazing, the garlic sauce is THE BEST SAUCE i’ve had like ever! The..."

Tanya Chaudhry

"Shawarma was flavored really well, fries were hot and crispy, hummus was favored well and not super oily. The shawarma plate was a great price for..."

Blake P

"Amazing food and shesha/hookah. Very kind and professional staff. Had great time..."

HUSSAIN BAJWA

"I am in LOVE with this place. 3 years have been going here since before I moved to Houston. Perfect atmosphere for those that work remotely during..."

Fanny Zepeda

"Decent food with decent price. The ambience is ordinary. Looks like people come here for the hookah more than the food. Food was good. Nothing to..."

savita c

"Great place to eat and tasty food. The place is very relaxed but always clean. The staff is prompt and super helpful. The food is fresh and warm...."

mok sha

Brothers Gyro

"Nice and clean place. Friendly staffs. Food is great! Very fresh salad. I ordered a Bro Plate. I got a little bit rice and fries.... ( photo for..."

A MARK

"Visited for dinner and all I can say is WOW... The service was excellent and food was amazing! The owner himself brought out the food and was very..."

Anonymous

"Definitely the best gyro I've had ever! Hospitality was wonder full, and the restaurant was a very comfy setting. I went for a quick bite, but the..."

James Callan

"Wish I could give them more than five stars! And wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often. This restaurant is the Mediterranean quick stop..."

Helen Gould

"We got there when the place was about to close, they were nice enough to still give us a warm welcome and prepare us a fresh meal. Lovely couple who..."

Noor Abbas

"Found this place by accident and I was very impressed. The owner Abdalla was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. It's not often you meet genuinely..."

Mitchell Hansen

"For an easy lunch or quick dinner place, brothers gyro is great. We got a sampler of everything, some lamb gyros, a couple different hummus's to dip..."

Michael Esteban

"What a gem!! We were starving and stumbled upon this establishment. We had the beef pita, Egyptian rice and their signature dessert! We even bought..."

Kristen Morgan

"Great little spot tucked away in Uptown. I ate the Gyro plate and for $9.99 I got plenty of food. You can tell the owner makes sure to get high..."

Michael Raak

"Food was out of this world amazing, alot of heart and soul goes into this..."

Branden Opp

"Absolutely amazing!!! Im here from Florida and I have honestly never had on this good! I cannot wait until they expand! Definitely a place to go on a..."

Jacky Sanz

"Wow! Brand new restaurant, officially opening tomorrow. They saw me peaking in the glass window and invited me In for a sample. Friendly people...."

Kyle

"Best Mediterranean food in Houston! Always exceptional survive! The owner greeted me by my name one day and came by ever since !!! Great job keep it..."

Toya Norman

"Four words: THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! Everything from the friendly staff to the delicious hot dishes keeps me coming back for more. Brothers Gyro is..."

Farwa Khan

"Man! This place is AMAZING! I ordered a Gyro, & while I was eating, I ordered another because of how good it was! Everything about this place is..."

Orion Grove

My Pita Plus

Wheelchair Accessible

"The restaurant has an Israeli atmosphere to it. My favorite item is the falafel and fries and they have some great bakery items for..."

Gary Katz

"Long wait, but worth it!. I ate here for the first time and was impressed. I had a shawarma pita, which came with whatever salads I could cram in the..."

Alicia

"Vibe- Not going to lie, this spot is in a random strip center that might turn you off (it was a different food spot before and Taste of Tel Aviv is..."

Courtney Campbell

"I brought a friend here years ago, when it was under different management, and I was honestly embarrassed at the decor, service, and bad food. Now,..."

Josh Lavian

"I came here out of sheer curiosity, and yes, they have an Israeli/Mediterranean menu, a pizza menu, and a sushi menu. 😂 it's a cool place! very..."

Z J (Zel)

"This is such a great find. Very vegetarian friendly. There are pizzas and sushi in addition to authentic Israeli fare. The mint lemonade is perfect!..."

N Maharaj

"I was skeptical. A Jewish sushi place on Hillcroft??? Yep! Their sushi rolls are legit! I was very impressed by the freshness and quality. ..."

Curtis Lawson

"From the moment you step through the door you are greeted with the warmest smile you'll ever see from the owner! He graciously took my order and..."

La Rowe

"A beautiful little escape and wonderful atmosphere. Pizza is amazing and Israeli salad was fresh, crisp and full of..."

Randal Graham

"Awesome service and authentic Israeli pita fresh out the oven! Definitely a must if you are looking for Israeli falafel in..."

MOXO Mexico

"All new. New MGMT. Great food! Now offering sushi. We loved it. Love the sushi. Enjoyed speaking with the owner. Very clean. Great service. ..."

J.R. Cohen

"There are many different things going on here and let me tell you this place does it ALL so well. I throughly enjoyed my meal here and will be making..."

Averaging Autism

"Wonderful and delicious! Great place, I have finally found a kosher restaurant with real Israeli..."

Katy Kannady

"Very delicious Kosher food, fresh made very very tasty food, 100%..."

Joel Martinez

"Truly a gem in Houston!! Authentic falafel that brings you right back to Israel! 5..."

Neil Segel

"I’m gonna proudly, if I may, rate this amazing restaurant with 5 stars. If I could give give it 10 stars - I would. They simply serve you the best..."

Da B

"The food was plentiful, lite, and tasty. The bonus is the large selection of fresh baked goods which I believe are produced in an adjacent..."

Matthew Standland

"NICE..."

Daniel Natanov

"We had such a great time! My boyfriend and I wanted to take my brother and his wife out to try real authentic Israeli food and this place was perfect..."

Taylor Crosby

Mezban Restaurant

75/100 (1676 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Don't let the word "buffet" fool you. This is, hands down, the best Indian/Pakistani food in town. In addition to amazing food, the service was bar..."

Jonnathan Zin Truong

"So it was my first Time in Mezbaan restaurant, as i have heard a lot about this Resturant specially for the catering reason hut still never went..."

Syeda Aiman Anas

"Love the food and the welcoming staff member there name Yonery Castellanos she was so nice to show me around the place and told me how they have..."

Phát Lam

"I used Mezban catering for my wedding and the food was amazing!! Not to mention the staff was professional and guests were happy. I highly recommend..."

Hanein Taher Saifuddin

"Loved this place- friendly staff and amazing food, so worth..."

Jamila Hassanali

"Great and delicious food, I highly recommend to everyone........ Love the food..."

Shoaib Muhammad Syed

"Catered with mezban over the week-end for a small Eid party, the food was excellent. The service from delivery, to set-up and take down was..."

Shahana Iftikhar

"Best food ever the place is small but pretty well decorated well thought. The food talks for it self just go there and eat it's amazing! I'm already..."

Lissette Eloisa Hidalgo

"Great buffet and very friendly openers and staff. The rolls created by Asher are a must!..."

Adrienne Reid

"Butter chicken, spinach curry, eggplant in yogurt, mixed pickles (a must) and kheer, for dessert. Comes with fresh Nan! So very good and clean. Great..."

Ruthann Cecela

"It was overall a good experience grt food quick service and grt price..."

Tarunveer Singh

"They are the best in town, in fact in the..."

Abdullah S. Jafari

"Ashar's garlic chicken roll is amazing!! This should be a regular menu item for sure!! Thank you Ashar & Sohail for working on a catering menu for..."

Syed Abid Husain

"Loveeeeed it! Delicious food and desserts! Definitely..."

Milagros Henderson

"I recently enjoyed dining at this delightful restaurant in the heart of Houston, offering an incredible Indian and Pakistani buffet experience...."

Promethi Das Deep

"We got the Beef nihari, chicken koyla karahi, and chicken biryani Everything was super good. Authentic Pakistani taste. Prices are very cheap..."

Naveed Seliya

"If you're in the mood for an abundance of Indian food for a pretty decent price, I'd say check out this buffet. It gives you a wide range of all..."

Jakup Abedin

"Delicious - 5 stars. Atmosphere- 5 stars. Staff - 5 stars. Here's the full breakdown of my experience. The buffet is excellent and offers a great..."

Liliya Kaganovsky

"Mezban is my family's favorite Indian/Pakistan buffet. We've been visiting for years! Each time we go, there are many options, vegetarian as well,..."

Jade Nikole

"Okay, let’s talk about my most favorite South Asian restaurant in Houston; no worries, it’s Mezban!!! Let me tell you why I love this place!..."

Tasnim Ara Islam

"Came in at about 12ish (an hour after they open) on a Saturday afternoon. They had good non-veg options but wouldn't recommend as much for a..."

Eavin Antony

"I love the very calm setting they have here. When I walked in i didn’t know it was a buffet, but I’m glad it is because I get to taste all the..."

Peaches

"Mezban is a hidden gem. It's a Pakistani and Indian halal buffet. They offer fresh naan with your meal and it is the best naan in Houston. The food..."

Toby Vyvjala

"I have been going to Mezban for years now, it’s always been good and one of my go to places for Pakistani buffet. Recently, the management changed..."

Nadia N.

"Update: 12 Jan 2019 Visited today and was happy to see the renovation done all furniture has been changed, like the new theme grey !! Awesome work..."

Umer Shafiq

"Really delicious 😋 indian Pakistani buffet. Everything was good quality. The owner was funny and keep on asking if we want naan..."

Chieh Chen

"This was my first visit in the restaurant and already became my one of favorite place for next visit. Well organized siting arrangements, clean and..."

imran muhammad (Jash)

"I visited this place a day after I visited Dimassis, so I was disappointed by the lack of diversity in the food. This place is not for Americans..."

Zay

"This was my first visit. The restaurant was uber clean, the restrooms were nice and clean also. They provided plastic gloves to customers and the..."

Kyle Green

"Just to start I am a foodie and am picky with quality and service. I live in the Tanglewood neighborhood north of westheimer so I️ am familiar with..."

F Khalid

Yildizlar

75/100 (1271 ratings)

"This is my second time here and I seriously can’t believe I don’t eat Fat Bao more often. The individual Baos are absolutely delicious, to the..."

Sajeev Mehta

"Friendly staff that made suggestions. The Avocado fries 🍟 were well made. The Bao were good, my favorite being the Pork Back and the Memphis. They..."

mike mike

"Really yummy take on bao buns at this tiny little restaurant. My friends and I got a couple different bao to try out, and we all loved what we got. I..."

Feifei Le

"Very good place to eat. All the bao fans will be pleased to come here. My app was the avocado chips with a jalapeño mayo that was delicious! I had..."

Josue Torres

"Love their Bugolgi fries! Been coming here throughout my pregnancy. Their Baos are yuuuummmzer! And FYI: there is NO👏🏽PATIO👏🏽 or Noodles...."

Cristina Y.

"Lovely, friendly and comfortable atmosphere, delicious food. I recommend the bulgogi fries! Edit: we had dessert and the banana/Nutella and s'mores..."

Amira Sanchez

"this place was pretty good! they do have several selection of bao to choose from however nothing really sounded tasty aside from bulgogi and pork..."

Claire Bear

"This is such a cool place in Houston. They make some seriously delicious Bao. A unique experience. I loved their habanero hot sauce. I don’t think..."

Ankita Banerjee

"These things are fantastic. I’ve only been to one of the restaurant that specialized in these and this blew it out the water. Service here is..."

Anthony Messina

"The bao’s here were delightful. I got the Spicy Thai and the Duck Bao and the Pandan Tres Leche. The bao’s were so flavorful and delicious but..."

Adrienne Miller

"Delicious place! Highly recommend the crab daddy Bao and pork katsu Bao! They have so many unique baos and they’re all so yummy. First time here..."

Kareen Nguyen

"Absolutely Loved this spot. The food was great and service was awesome. Took my daughter for her Birthday and she Loved it. We ordered the Pork..."

Sandria Carter

"Really love the Bao buns here, my favourite is the Spicy Thai - the sauce is spicy and delicious. The Bao is fresh and soft and worth trying. They..."

gau'tam shiro'dkar

"Visited from out of town and this was my favorite meal of the whole trip! Went for lunch - be prepared to order 2-3, 3 was just perfect for myself. I..."

J T

"Love that they have chicken options! The Baos did not disappoint and the fries took me by surprise! They were so tasty and came out..."

Traci V

"Such a wide variety of Bao. Great flavors, and friendly staff. My friend and I ordered 7 or 8 different Bao as well as the home made chips and we..."

Erin Vire

"I had a cigarette after this…& I don’t even smoke! Best Bao buns ever; spicy Thai, Yummy Byrd, Spring Chicken & Curry Beef we’re theee best..."

Leticia Garcia

"The New Yorker Bao is super good! As well as the duck and the soft-shell crab baos! I also love the bulgogi fat fries! The store isn’t the biggest,..."

Sarah Yip

Cafe Mawal

74/100 (3249 ratings)

"OMG I have everything good to say for this place .....thanks to my beautiful friends to chose this place to celebrate my Birthday..."

Nimet Lakhani

"I rarely give any place ☆☆☆☆☆ ~ however this place is a 5. It has belly dancers, a playground for the kids to people eating fire. Kick..."

Shannon Brown Grimble

"I really loved this place.... Everything from service to the food to the friendly people were excellent! !! It was my first time I will definitely..."

Mohamad Shaaban

"Beautiful place, delicious drinks especially mint lemonade mmm nummy, amazing chicken kebab, nice music and good hookah. The owner Saed is very..."

Lena Chmyga

"Beautiful place with beautiful people. It starts with management, and every time I have encountered him he has a positive spirit and so does all his..."

Sharel Jackson

"Aromphere is so tranquil, food is great and the owners are awesome ! This is always our place to go to relax and have a nice night out..."

Helena Diana

"Had a blast! This place is a must eat and visit! Bring the kids, bring the family, bring friends!!! And the hospitality is exceptional. I will..."

Jose M. Chavez

"I recommend this place for everybody very nice to foods good and the environment is..."

Michael Bales

"They upgraded the whole place recently, love hanging out at this place. Great sandwiches and the fruit cocktails are amazing. Friday and Saturday is..."

Rami Ashawa

"Great music on Thursdays. Delicious food. Totally worth..."

Fahd Majiduddin

"Very friendly atmosphere, prompt service quality food, family friendly. Beautiful setting under huge..."

Larry Watkins

"Great food beautiful belly dancers and staff is very friendly. We had the pleasure of meeting..."

Claudia Velasquez

"Quaint lowkey atmosphere with hookah and light bites to full meals. The mint tea was delicious. Our server was very kind, patient, & helpful. They..."

Alena B

"Never been here before and my sister suggested this place for lunch. The place is pretty huge with plenty of seating, there was no one there at the..."

Relii Cabrales

"There was barely anyone there on a Saturday but we still had pretty slow service. The hookah was great, pretty strong. The spicy fries were..."

Kennedy Johnson

"We had a great night here!! Everyone from the valet parking attendants to the servers, the manager, the hookah and the coal service was outstanding!!..."

D Sh

"A great place to enjoy authentic Arabic atmosphere and dishes.also if you like to smoke hookah they have a lot of variety in flavors I was not a big..."

Sherif K

"Nice place well organized seating, food was not authentic Middle eastern but it was okay. Customer service was..."

Jawaid Iqbal

"It’s the whole package - the loud Arabic /Asian music, belly dancing and energized crowd at times joining in on the dance floor and good food &..."

Tariq S

"This was our first time exploring this place. The atmosphere is pretty cool and laid back. I provided 4 stars instead of 5 because most of the..."

Blessed Abundantly

"The atmosphere was pleasant, visited for the first time. Service and cuisine were both excellent, and for hookah coal is always being changed like..."

pasam likitha

"The atmosphere there is really nice with outdoor seating and large fans. I ordered beef shawrma, which tastes good but small portions. We also..."

Waleed Hussein

"Came from Virginia and totally impressed with the food quality. Try buffalo wings and kebab platters. Would highly recommend Service is..."

Shadman Riza Shumsuddin

Evo Mediterranean Kitchen

"Tried EVO tonight and it was good. The food was very filling. Hummus was the star of the show. The bread was cooked fresh each time they brought it..."

Ashley Helms

"I've been here 3 times in the past 2 months. I normally get the gyro (which is awesome) and my wife always loves the saffron rice. Nice place to..."

b Cap

"Very nice place!!! Design inside the restaurant in the Middle Eastern style, and music inside too, which is special and makes you feel like in their..."

Lada Rutetska

"The food is delicious and the owner is truly accommodating! I had my gender reveal party there and it was amazing! The owner was easy to work with..."

Tierney Vargas

"Fantastic place for lunch or dinner. Both of the staff during my early lunch visit were very attentive to our issues. Our food came quickly and was..."

Brett Kennedy

"They were super nice and gave us a free dessert the bread was sooooo..."

Elyssa R

"The food is absolutely delightful, it is made fresh and full of flavor. Don't let the crowded area or open seats deter you...even if this place is..."

Hannah V

"Great food, great service, great music! All around this place is a gem. It is relatively new to the area but it is only a matter of time before it..."

Jacob Mass

"What a fabulous experience!! We were looking for a restaurant at Baybrook Mall and was drawn in by the menu we saw on your website. My husband is..."

Karen Gwynne

"My husband & I stopped in for an early dinner on a Tuesday (4pm). We were the only customers. Clean, relaxing atmosphere. Variety of fresh salads &..."

Kaari Ivanov

"This place was a wonderful surprise. I love Middle Eastern cuisine so I thought I'd give this place a try and I was not disappointed. Evo offers a..."

Marco Montelongo

"So we had our first visit here and got to meet the Manager Diana who was really nice and accommodating. Nayif, one of the chefs was kind enough to..."

Marcy alBeirakdar

"Great place, we received fantastic service in contrast to some of the other reviews on here. Solid Mediterranean food and great ambience. If you take..."

C Anon

Al Aseel Grill & Cafe

74/100 (1934 ratings)

"We went here for the first time & everyone was friendly & accommodating to us. Our main server & her trainee were attentive to our requests & prompt...."

A.K. Dela Cruz

"Authentic food, good portions, reasonable prices, quick service and good place for families also 100%..."

Emad Sarhan

"This Review is Long Overdue‼️ Al Aseel Grill and Cafe is hands down the most authentic fresh flavored meal 🥘 of my life. I have ordered the..."

Tailor Tux

"Loved it all. Had an awesome meal. Reasonable price point. Very fresh! Cool..."

Kount Williams

"Every time I dine at Al Aseel ( dining in for over 9 months) the food is beautiful, fresh, and well seasoned! If you’re looking for the perfect..."

Kaylee

"The food tastes like home and the staff feel like neighbors. It's nice, clean and cozy, but not a fancy place, which is what makes it even..."

Raed ITF

"We decided to give it a shot for Sunday lunch. We got in around 2 pm and the place was not very busy. We were promptly seated and handed menus. The..."

Eli M

"One of the better Middle Eastern restaurant to try if you are into the food. Location is on Richmond and Dunlavy on the corner of the strip mall. It..."

Susan L

"Incredible musakhan chicken and kofta kebabs. Feel dumb for not coming here years ago. Wood grill, fresh bread, just an incredible spot. Will make..."

Steve Sherman

"Had the mansaf and it was decent. Meat slightly undercooked though, but still will definitely be coming..."

Sam Mihyar

"Always a go to when your craving delicious food. Best fried & grilled chicken in town period !! Portions are huge and filled with flavors that’ll..."

Muzna Atif

"A great discovery! Standard dining room with a lot of seats. Outside seating also available! Service was fast. Bread and garlic butter is so good!..."

Adele O

"Such a great place. We keep coming to this restaurant and always enjoy it. The hummus is by far the best we found so far in Houston area. Tried many..."

Daniel Manusis

"This one is truly a hole in the wall restaurant. Food was yum! It is a casual Mediterranean place with good food. Tried the hummus, grilled half..."

Tarannum kanjiyani

"Delicious food. Good service. Enjoyed every bite. Their complimentary bread and white sauce was really..."

Tanzeem Chowdhury

"It’s Halal Mediterranean restaurant and we enjoy all their food, specially Grill Fish, appetizers and more, we are enjoying their food since a..."

Sheraz Ahmed (Your Sir Jee)

"Great service and great food! Musk San chicken is a must..."

Usman Patel

Chatkhara Grill

"Great place!! Food is delicious, the juicy chicken kababs are to die for! The owner Mr. Sayed Aamir has been very supportive of the Bangladeshi..."

UH Bsa

"Number 1 food in houstan noone can beat your seekh kabab god bless your family or..."

Beena Asif

"Excellent food with excellent service!! Keep up the good work!!! Definitely recommending my family and..."

Ayesha Khan

"Excellent food on week end buffet N so cheap that any one can..."

Iqbal Sheikh

"FRESH BUFFET! Excellent service..."

Ron Rana

"Best food ever !!..."

Fabian Rodriguez

"Just discovered Choctaw Grill tucked away in a hidden spot, and wow, what a find! Their chicken shish kebab and biryani are bursting with authentic..."

Joseph Cerv

Tayyeb Yasin

"The food is bussin Fr they gave my dad a special fish burger combo and I ordered the chicken kebab platter 10/10 on the food. The staff are really..."

Herbert

"Owner and his team are really friendly and nice, and the food is absolutely delicious. Usually we order ahead for pick up because good food takes..."

S J

"My visit to this restaurant was in a hurry as I was in the area for other business and needed a quick bite to eat! I ordered the chicken kabob roll..."

A S

"Excellent service, fresh and tasty food, reasonable price. I highly recommend 👌 to visit this..."

Mufazzal Dollar

"This place is hands down the best one to get qeema naans. The taste was heavenly and there was generous amount of qeema in every single bite.. The..."

M A

"Owner Amir was very kind and attentive. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable the whole time we were here, very incredible person. ..."

Melissa Rdz

"You must search for the restaurant. So unless you heard from word of mouth or on a dedicated search to find it, then you will miss it. They do have..."

Texas Boy

"Off the hook food and was amazing. We had keemay naan, chicken kabab, kulchay naan wow those kulchay naan were really..."

Amber shahmeri

"Ordered a Tandoori Turkey for Thanksgiving and it was made with perfection. The owner is extremely friendly and kind to accommodate our request at..."

Zeeshan Akram

"Food tasted great.. service was quick... we wll enjoyed the food... naan, chicken boti platter, lahore Chole, sheesh kabab was..."

Sabbir A

"Delicious and cost effective Pakistani food. Good Ambience. Try special ice cream and Kashmiri tea. Limited vegetarian items are also..."

Shaji Shajudeen

"We had the chicken keema naan, very tasty and full of keema. It was very filling. Special order which is not on the regular menu. Highly recommend we..."

Zaeem Siddiqui

Kabab & Karahi

"Think Bundu Khan but better and the karhai gosht is one of the best. Customer service was attentive and everything was..."

Talha Siddiqui

"I received great service and the food was great too. We ordered the daal fry (fried lentils) and i loved the taste. The naan was nice and crispy in..."

Arif Amjad

"Great food and service. Helpful staff yes. Quick food. Good for groups. Great parking. Great to go with friends.Amazing very great food.nice..."

Black Knight

"The karahi is so tasty,served in traditional karahi (pan) meat is tender n juicy Malai chicken boti and beef seekh kebabs are tasty flavoured n..."

Gauhar Ali

"Amazing food. I grab my lunch from this place atleast 4 days out of 5. I highly recommend this place. Great owner and even better service! I will..."

Zohaib Awan

"I recently had an opportunity to order chicken sheek kabobs, the spices, the way it was grilled and finally the taste is awesome. Yes, I would love..."

SYED MOHIUDDIN

"I have a good experience Fire & Ice. Excelent food, excelent Customer Service please must try Beef behari & Chicken boti. Food was fresh and hot &..."

Matin Ahmad

"Enjoyed all the grill items. Simple straight forward grill menu. The food was fresh and fairly authentic Pakistani/Indian quality. Would go..."

Ahmad Junaid Akram

"Good food !!! And it is great place to come to with your family, not to mention great..."

Meerib Waseem

"I love this place. The staff is very pleasant and the food tastes yummy not to forget the price for the amount served is ..."

Sanam Iq

"Very yummy food. Great service! Definitely recommend. Good prices..."

nabiha ali

"very delicious n fresh food .staff is also very..."

Iram Akhtar

"Great food! Good customer service. Nice..."

Syed H Israr

"Very clean restaurant with great customer service. Nice and quiet place to eat with good..."

Alex Hailey

"I love it there employees are soooo nice food is AMAZING!! I think u should come and try sum food..."

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