I went here with good expectations since it's very close to where we live my husband and I decided…read moreto try this place today. When we entered the vibe was relatable to the name of the restaurant but after a few minutes we heard Bollywood songs and I love Bollywood songs but I feel like the vibe of the restaurant should relate to the cuisine and ambiance. It automatically gives an impression that the restaurant isn't Greek or Lebanese for example. Anyway, we had ordered kibeh and lentil soup for appetizers. The lentil soup was the worst lentil soup I've ever had it was frozen we asked them to heat it but it still tasted disgusting. I couldn't eat it. The kibeh was alright the dip with the kibeh was good. For entrees, we ordered the chicken shawarma plate and combo kebabs. The plates came with a salad the dressing was interesting but I'm not a fan of feta cheese so I didn't have the salad. The shrimps and chicken kebab of the combo kebabs were not bad I really liked the shrimps. The hummus was okay and the rice was very bland. The service was quick I believe because everything felt like it was pre-cooked except for the kebabs but the beef kebab wasn't cooked entirely one of the pieces it was raw. The shawarma was not good at all! Very disappointing Our bill was $60 and we were charged a 2.5% fees for credit card!

I came to cafe Petra with a friend for dinner, I live nearby and wanted Mediterranean food. This…read moreplace based on the Yelp reviews seemed okay but I was willing to try it. When we arrived on a Tuesday evening, it was empty other than maybe one other family. When we entered we were told to pick a seat and then given the menus. The second I saw the menu it seemed a bit expensive- I was looking at the vegetarian plate where you can pick 5 which was for $25 I think- I got falafels, tazeki, hummus, another spread, pickled turnips. They didn't have many other options that were appetizing- I'm not into the eggplant or okra. While waiting for the food the waitresses were sitting on their phones chatting laughing, I thought it was unprofessional, that's not what you want to see when you go to a nice place. We were given salad- the salad already had dressing on it which was spicy! Me and my friend could not figure out what it is - it was tangy spicy I think from garlic more chemically tasting rather than Cheyenne spicy. A bit too spicy for both of us. I would have wished they put the dressing on the side so we can add on our own. The food arrived and was given pita bread as well which was nice. The food was not flavorful, the hummus tasted Bland, falafels were actually pretty good but only were given . The pita bread I was hoping was gonna be fluffy but this was so thin and chewy didnt like it. Everything wasn't to my liking or lacking something except the falafels which I only had two of. I think the falafel wrap might have been a better option but due to the price I won't be back.

Such a hidden gem that deserves way more attention! Genuinely some of the best Mediterranean food…read morein the League City/NASA area. We started with a sampler platter of appetizers, and let me tell you: you could tell the dolmas ("grape leaves" on the menu) were made fresh that morning, the hummus was delicious, the salad was refreshing, and the kibbeh and falafel were tasty too. The lamb sandwich was so good; I don't usually like pickles, but I did in that sandwich! We went for a late lunch/early dinner (3pm ish) and it was very quiet inside. Our server was conversational and fun! Highly recommend: go here if you want to support an under-appreciated Mediterranean restaurant in the area.

This restaurant has many rave reviews, including one from someone who has eaten this kind of food…read more"in country." I was eager to give it a try, so tonight my family chose our dishes for a takeout order and looked forward to something great for dinner. Based on reviews I ordered falafel, kibbe, and chicken shawarma. My husband had a gyro and my daughter ordered the feta dip (which turned out to be cubes of feta and nothing for dipping. Unfortunately, we all agreed it was very okay. Everything was palatable, but it lacked the sparkle of meals we've eaten at other local eateries and at our Greek friend's house. My husband and I had the great good fortune to be able to travel in Istanbul and Greece over the summer, and the food was...better. I understand that region matters; perhaps I am not as enthusiastic about this version of food from that part of the world. One woman's opinion shouldn't spoil other peoples bliss, but I'm looking forward to my next visit to Wael's. I'll appreciate the delicious kibbe better than before.

I came across the restaurant by getting gas across the street.I decided to try the place out.In…read moreaddition to a restaurant they have a market to purchase items and also they have lamb and goat meat .I met the owner who was extremely friendly while preparing my gyros.Overall I would recommend this restaurant if in the area.

New place in town here in Houston. Surprise prices for things are not cool at all. I would have…read moreliked to know the prices for things before I bought them without asking...I didn't know it would be $12.50 for a small Greek salad and a gyro that was another small salad n a few slices of beef on a piece of pita bread ...$2.50 for the greasy spinach pie that was "fresh made" wasn't crunchy at all. Was delicious, just expecting it to be crunchy and fresher....so that was a little disappointing. When buying things in the store the machine malfunctioned twice and the guy at the register was the only one who spoke English. He seemed to have a hard time with knowing how to scan and ring up things, it took a while, I'm patient. Not a problem, but some may not be, Overall the food was yummy, just a little over priced and, the service was top notch, clean, just slow and who knows they might work it out soon. I ended up meeting the new owner and he was very personable, great eye contact and asked questions about the food and service. I genuinely feel they cared this is why I am leaving this review so they can improve on what they need help with.

Sadly they are closing in 48 hours but I had to leave my last post for the most delicious Turkish…read morecuisine that I have been enjoying since 2005. The bread, pide, lamacun are unmatched. Thank you Istanbul grill for all the wonderful memories!! Wishing them the best and hoping they re-open in another location!!! PS: Rice village landlords--you lost a real one. Only if you cared about the true Houston gems rather than being money hungry. Good going.

This review is positive and yet sad at the same time. An amazing Turkish cafe in Rice Village will…read morebe gone after this weekend. Landlords are often real pos scumbags to begin with, which is why several great, popular restaurants close as time goes by. Cafe Red Onion on Kirby had that same problem years ago. Awesome, delicious, creative dishes and desserts, along with very kind Rafael the owner being a pure class act. I went here last night ordering the # 74 Lamb Adana with rice n salad, plus an extra skewer. I also got another # 74 togo to share with family, bc that's it. Will they open another establishment similar in the future is completely unknown. Istanbul Grill will be missed and was the oldest Turkish restaurant still standing. The lamb kebab skewers were so delicious, well-seasoned, juicy, not gamy and had that charcoal / charbroiled aroma to them, which all kabobs are really supposed to have like TX Bbq is to smokiness taste. The rice was really fresh like the meat in its own right with a buttery flavor to it. The salad was tangy and refreshing. Some other Turkish restaurants might make some dishes good, but never execute the lamb adana entree right, due to heat source n lack of seasoning. The service was very welcoming, friendly and efficient. Some places tend to not give a damn about many customers when they're about to close, but this place was always on point. Best of luck to the people running it and their staff.

The food here is always amazing and the staff is always great with service! I highly recommendread more

Disappointing and mediocre. Expected much better from this usual standout (Rice Village location)…read more Having a longtime family restaurant background, I should have known better as soon as I walked in the door. Location has a modestly run-down ambiance to it. Service was listless at best. You don't expect a Rumi's or Garson's experience of course at Kasra, but should have been much better. Bijan's and Reza on Hillcroft are vastly better than this location. Kebabs were fair; Greek salad combo poor. Gormeh not bad but could not make up for the poor ambiance and very modest food quality and preparation. You can do far better; as a restaurant, they certainly should.

Food was absolutely delicious, service was amazing and we went on Friday where they have belly…read moredancing and she was amazing. They interact with the patrons and made it a memorable evening with their great ambiance and music! Great esthetics great drinks great people

Doesn't look like much from the outside but open the door and enjoy old school dining and decor…read more The food is plentiful though it takes a while to get to the table. Found the fries a bit greasy and not crispy as if they were cooked before the oil was at temperature. The pita was also a little dry around the edges. The owner visited our table and was solicitous.

TL;DR: Great value, delicious food, so many options, ultra-friendly and accommodating service…read more Gotta come if you're ever in the mood for Mediterranean! Came with family for the first time and we were so overwhelmed by not just the food options but also by the friendly staff! Pro tip: don't get too excited too early because you will absolutely miss out on the rest of the options. Take a stroll down the line to look at all the possibilities before committing. That said, you can't go wrong with anything at Fadi's - great food, balanced flavor, home-style service :) We'll definitely be back - cheers, Fadi's!

Fuimos a este Restaurante a la hora del lunch y bueno me encantó porque la comida está deliciosa…read moretienen gran variedad de platillos comida caliente deliciosa,atención por gente muy amable, atención rápida y eficiente tienen refill en las bebidas gran variedad de postres .lo recomiendo ampliamente amigos .

Went a little early and grabbed a drink - a variation of Paper Plane. And ordered the shishito…read morepeppers, which had a nice kick. And then my party arrived and we ordered the salatim - whole shebang. Then shared the kebab and chicken skewer. Wasn't able take pics of the mains unfortunately. I highly recommend. Food was great and the service was top notch. You will enjoy

I really wanted to love this place. Went here for a special occasion and just live up to…read moreexpectations. The best part about this place was the many dips we got as appetizers and the pita to accompany them. Beyond that the lamb was very dry and the service was not good. Waiter was quick to walk away and didn't feel like he cared about our experience. I'd give Hamsa another shot but maybe with a larger group to try a variety of dishes.