The food was FANTASTIC! So flavorful and juicy! Nice ambience too! (Just a tiny bit cold, but cozy…read moretable and music playing in the background.) I will definitely go back!

Zara's has some amazing food that you can usually only find in Houston. I had their Chicken…read moreSouvlaki cooked on a wood fire grill and served with mixed vegetables, Basmati rice, Tzatziki sauce with warm pita bread. We had a group of 12 people, we had great service and everyone really enjoyed their dinner. I look forward to going back and trying more of their menu!

We ain't in Queens anymore…read more For years, I've eaten on Shah's all around the borough, initially out in Ozone Park and Briarwood before finding a real audience in Sunnyside. Now that they've sufficiently blown up around NYC, I was a bit shocked (and excited) to see them finally come to H-Town. What's the verdict? It's good enough to pass muster for NY standards (#1), is open super late, and will likely be my go-to Halal food for the foreseeable future. Since I've only had it in cart form, I'm still a buggin over the fact it's become a franchise. It's similar to my shock of eating Halal Guys at a store for the first time. The digs feel as foreign (prices, large, clean and bright interior) as it does familiar (taste, logo, etc.). Even though I had a laugh seeing the wall photo-mural of a Shah's cart in Times Square, I did appreciate the nod to Ozone Park with the 121st & Liberty street signs. The chicken + lamb combo platter ($12) is and always will be the winner. The lamb had the same kind of seasoning that most Halal spots out here try to replicate but can never get right. The rice was fluffy, and the white sauce was easily the highlight. I can understand why they've decided to bottle it up and sell it as liquid gold. It makes every meal better. Kofta ($12) and chapli ($13) are rarely my favorites, but I knew I had both in platter form. The addition of adding chickpeas and these other salads is not something I'm used to from the carts (#2) but I loved the fact it was drowned in the white sauce with a dash of hot sauce. The latter is supposedly extremely hot, but I didn't find it that spicy. While I have to say the cheeseburger was a bit of a disappointment (overly bready, thin patty), the pakora chips and french fries were fabulous. They were perfectly seasoned, had a nice crisp, and frankly would be an excellent, gut-busting addition to any platter. I don't love the extra charge, but I hope they remain consistent with it. This store location in Westchase along Westheimer is an up and coming part of town. There are numerous Middle Eastern businesses in the adjacent area, along with an abundance of parking spots and a good amount of late night activity. Service was friendly but I do hope they keep their standards up. As time goes on, I'm 100% convinced this will be a destination for the many late night meal seekers and fans of NY nostaligia. __________ (#1) Which automatically supersedes a lot of the ones here in Houston. Just keeping it real. (#2) Is the chickpeas a Houston thing? Genuinely curious.

Excellent lamb over rice. Got a bogo offer on Uber eats, and decided to try it out after great yelp…read morereviews. Yelp was right. Flavorful, filling, and fresh. I got the white sauce on the lamb and the spicy red sauce on the side. Unfortunately after a few bites I put too much hot sauce on, which made it less enjoyable, but that was my fault. I'd order this again, very solid, reminded me of some of the best halal trucks in NYC. 5*.

We love Taco Crave. It's a genuine 5/5. The food is delicious and the portions are big, so you walk…read moreaway full and feeling like you got your money's worth. The standout for us is the keto options: they're flavorful and filling, which makes this a great pick if you're trying to eat low-carb without sacrificing taste. The service sealed it. The boss was extremely nice and made us feel right at home, and that kind of hospitality goes a long way. Great food, big portions, solid keto choices, and a friendly owner. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back.

The food it's fresh and delicious the service excellent I love this place ambience it's perfect the…read moreplace it's very clean

It's been too long since I have had hummus and good hummus at that. Hummus republic offers healthy…read moreeats as their motto is healthy habits! Vegetarian and Vegan. They're bowls are great. I choose the garlicky hummus, greens, cucumber, harissa, veggies and Tahiti sauce, which is heavenly. Yum yum yum! The interior is appropriately clean! It smells really good in the restaurant. Employees are inviting. If I were you I would definitely give this fine establishment a try!

I've been wanting to try Hummus Republic for a while since I live nearby, and I'm so glad I finally…read moredid. As soon as we walked in, it smelled amazing and the space was super clean, which made me feel instantly comfortable. The customer service was great, they were so kind and even let me sample a few things to help build the perfect bowl. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt super clean and high-quality. The hummus was incredible, the sweet potato fries were surprisingly good, and the cinnamon sugar pita chips were the perfect treat. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want something that tastes amazing but is also healthy and satisfying!!!!

Sesame chicken - 9/10 - Chicken was tender and very saucy with a sweet and gingery flavor, a little…read moretoo sweet for me Beef mangolian - 8.5/10 - Spicy, flavorful, and saucy Chicken lo mein - 9/10 - Cooked very well with little greasiness, we added some chili sauce for more flavor and spice Crab puffs - 8/10 - Really crispy but had a lot more cream cheese than crabmeat I havent tried many Halal Chinese spots in Houston but this is one of the better Halal Chinese spots ive tried. The food was all fresh and flavorful with the meat cooked well. I also liked the ambiance. Prices are a bit on the pricier end but food was overall tasty with quality. They also have a buffet for just $18.99 on Wednesdays!

After seeing so many good reviews I definitely wanted to try them out…read more We had a pick up order with 2 beef dishes and one noodle dish. I was severely disappointed unfortunately, the beef looked like plastic, if you use the baking soda trick to soften your beef or chicken, you know that if you leave it too long it has that processed frozen dinner texture. The sauce on one had gelatinous chunks and the other was watery and the lomein was super soggy and oily. Veggies in the dishes were fresh though. Not sure if I will give this another try but I might just because I definitely want to support local business owners. TBH maybe they just had a bad night. But it won't be my first choice.

Had to try this place! It was as laid out sorta strange but easy enough to figure out. The tacos…read morewere so yummy we had 5 different ones and all were amazing!! And really filling. Service was good. And the place was clean. I would eat here again and again!! No kidding it's that good.

We arrived long before closing, but the doors were already closed. Unfortunately we didn't get to…read moreenjoy anything. It was disappointing, especially since we made the trip expecting the business to be open (per Google, Yelp and your website!) . I hope they do a better job communicating their hours or closing times in the future.

Hole in the wall place but it is very good. Didn't expect it to be that good when I walked in but I…read morewill be going back. Not a place to sit down and eat. It is inside the corner store but they know what they are doing. Would always suggest for a good meal.

I am so excited that this new halal restaurant has opened up on the island! And that too on the…read moreeast side. I got the loaded shawarma fries (mild spice) and the owner gave me some Afghan daal to try. Everything was so good, flavorful and fresh. Not to mention the portion for the fries was HUGE. It can easily feed 2-3 people. I ordered over the phone and the food was ready when I got there. The service was good and the owner is really nice! It is inside a convenience store, so it's not the fanciest place to eat, but there were tables set up if you wanted to eat there. They also offer a UTMB discount. I will be back for sure, wishing them the best of luck on this endeavor! UPDATE: per the owner, the chicken is NOT zabiha halal. Only the beef, lamb and gyro are.

Food: Great! Fresh, seasoned just right, portions are generous, authentic…read more Service: Great! The owner is the server, he cares. He explains the dishes and explains the wait time, he gives you the recommendation. Warm, hospitable, attention to detail, what not to like? Ambience: If you are looking for a candle light, quiet, romantic, great view of the city kind of an ambiance, this place is not it. But it is clean, cozy, casual and authentic. Thank you for the great food! We will be back!

Amazing food, delicious and spice level exactly what I wanted. A delightful small restaurant of…read morehigh quality kabob fare.

Great! It takes a bit to get the food but well worth it! Will come back again and again!read more

Its great if you find their open. Their hours are always contrary to what is posted. Call before. I…read morewas just told via phone they are only open in evenings now.

i've eaten here sooo many times and here's a comprehensive review:…read more to begin, everything tastes quite fresh and the choice of ingredients for the bowls including the chick peas, jalapeños, and sauce are all excellent. the rice here is good and the chicken tastes great. let's talk price. this place can be quite expensive, especially if you are ordering something like a shawarma. personally, i wouldn't just because the amount you get for the price is quite small. for the rice platters, id say it's also a touch expensive for the size, however, there is a deal occasionally on uber eats where you can buy one get one. uber eats of course charges enough in service fees and delivery to basically charge you the full amount anyway, but if you have uber one or some other deals you could get these on an excellent deal. now, i LOVE my halal food, and there really aren't many options for good halal-cart style halal food in college station and even considering that, i find myself missing abu omar when im away from cstat. but when im here, i usually pass by the cart just because the prices are too high to justify eating regularly. i'd definitely suggest running some deals so atleast on certain days its more accessible for students. with that out of the way, id recommend trying a rice platter from abu omar. the staff is nice, the packaging is nice, and the food comes out decently fast. it tastes great and *if* you enjoy it relatively soon after getting it (i.e. your delivery didn't take a long time to arrive, if ordered) you can typically enjoy it quite warm, which is awesome. personally, ill definitely keep eating and enjoying the food from here and keep wishing there were better recurring deals or prices across the menu. taste: 9.5/10 price: 6.5/10 overall: 8/10! a solid, classic halal food cart option in cstat. one of few choices for great halal food. give them a try, but know it's a bit expensive for a student's meal.

I love abu omar Italian shawrma zinger shawrma rap fries 100% definitely recommend this placeread more