I guess that I won't be able to try this place. [see the photos] It came with excellent…read morerecommendations from a friend. Had to fight the Galleria traffic to get her and parking was difficult.

My Kenz Quesadilla with Kofta was disappointing especially at the price charged. Service is slow…read more One server on the floor on a Saturday afternoon. Fifteen minutes after I sat down the server finally came over to my table. I asked for a glass of water. Water is not free. They charge 2.50 for a bottle they bought at H-E-B (24 bottles @ $3.99). 30 minutes later I received my order. Seriously, how long does it take to make a quesadilla? I finished my mediocre quesadilla 20 minutes ago and I'm still waiting for the check and there are hardly any customers here. Thumbs down experience. I won't be back again. PS: I noticed multiple Yelp reviews from people all referencing asking for water (as in free) and being given a plastic bottle that cost $ 2.50. Total scam.

I heard about Elhelmya Egyptian Restaurant through social media and got excited to try it, so I…read moreordered through DoorDash. The food was very well made, authentic, and incredibly tasty. Even the presentation through delivery was beautiful and made us excited to open everything and eat. So far, we tried the macarona béchamel -- it was fantastic, moist, not dry at all, and full of flavor. We also tried the koshary, and the sauce added to it was perfectly balanced and gave exactly the authentic taste needed. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. I can't wait to visit in person soon!

Koshary - 8/10 - A bit plain (macaroni and rice) but i liked it with the sauces, would prefer with…read moremore lentils Lamb shank - 8.5/10 - Meat came right off the bone, i liked this paired with the tomato sauce Beef kofta - 8.5/10 - Tender with a smokey flavor Chicken shish - 9.5/10 - Juicy, tender, and smokey Hawashi - 9.5/10 - Loved this beef stuffed bread, had the most flavor out of all the items Bessara - 9/10 - Super smooth bean dip, great with the pita Mombar - 7/10 - Tasty but i wasnt a fan of the rice mixed in with the beef sausage, also was a bit salty Hibiscus juice - 9.5/10 - So refreshing, perfectly sweet and tart This was my first time trying Egyptian food and i think ive discovered a perfect hidden gem for it The meat was smokey and cooked well but i will say that im used to more spice/flavor in my food so it didnt meet that expectation for me but the sauces helped add flavor. If youre in the area, definitely support this small business!

This Lebanese spot has such a cozy and spacious inside. You walk up and get in line and order…read more There's a menu up above, small menus before you get in line and then more small menus at the register. They have so many options to choose from. I got the hot tea and the cheese kaak. The cheese kaak had a very crunchy outer layer with the chia seeds I think is on the outside. The cheese pull was so satisfying! It was also a very filling breakfast for me. Overall, this is a great place to try something new and relax.

A nice, casual and pretty large space. Love that you could see them prepping all the flatbreads and…read moreputting it in the oven. It is self serve where you have to go up and place the order and they bring everything to your table. The food definitely hit the spot! We tried a few items from the menu which included: falafels, were dough in chicken, zaatar and half cheese, the cheesy kaak (favorite), labneh and veggies thin bread (least favorite) and meat pie along with both the types of teas. Definitely a place to go back to.

What a gem! I used to go to the Sugar Land location about 15-20 years ago and completely forgot…read moreabout this place. I was craving a good gyro and was reminiscing on the specific and perfect flavor of Droubis. So glad this place exists! It's a simple gyro with the necessary toppings (nothing over the top) wrapped perfectly in the most delicious and fresh pita. The price is very reasonable and the quality is top notch. The owner was still making sandwiches just like before! The taste was exactly how I remembered. And the hospitality hasn't changed either!! While waiting for my sandwich to be made, he offered us tea and apologized for the 5 minute delay (because he was making fresh pitas for the sandwiches). I will definitely be back!

$5.99 Lamb or chicken Shawarma!.... Need I say more?…read more This guy Mr Droubi is The OG, the original article, The Man, The Professor and Grand Master! Since 1979 he's been slangin shawarma, he's so goated that he's still servin the block and expanding. His students have moved on to other known Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern food establishments like Fadis and such, unfortunately everyone forgot that shawarma is a street food that helps the common man on his grind with an affordable meal but now these greedy guys are selling shawarma for over $15 "sides and drink not included" Mr Droubi is keepin it a hunit and I got mad respect for him. The falafel is also very delicious as well as their hummus and baba ganoush, they have house made pastries, dates, figs, feta, flat bread, imported EVOO etc. all in a chill store/restaurant, I can't wait to come back! May God continue to bless him and those around him

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!

Everything was fresh and delicious! Staff was super friendly and great value for the price.read more

For me this is closer than Phonecia it's not as fancy but it has everything I need. The staff is…read moregreat and this is one of the few places I can buy a whole chicken that doesn't look like it's been on steroids. If you make it in at the same time as a bread delivery GO NUTS the bread is fantastic. It's like finding a golden ticket if you get there when the bread is still warm when it's delivered. They do also sell whole rotisserie chicken if you really don't feel like cooking that night.

Love this store. Their meats are fresh and have a wonderful taste (after cooking, of course)…read more They are a little less costly than big grocery stores. Love being able to buy things I used to when we used to live abroad. The service is cordial and I always meet a customer who becomes a friend. The store is clean and there is a good selection of ideas to chose from. I look forward to my MD appt because I get to shop for our freezer with the meat. Vegetables are way too high in price to buy anything though.

Loveeeee this place! Was brought here by a friend a few…read moremonths ago and we tried a little bit of everything and I was not disappointed!! So decided to come back again last Saturday with same friend and her child for a relaxed dinner. They have a great playground for the kids and the patio is huge! The food is super tasty. We had some hummus, and the mixed grill plate. It's served with a massive pita bread that is freshly baked and the size of my head. They have good sauces as well. We didn't finish our food between the two of us and ended up taking leftovers. Portions are great. The mint lemonade is to die for!! Overall really like this place and will continue to come back here

OMG the food and service were amazing, I will highly recommend this place to anyone looking for…read moregreat food in Houston. Also the atmosphere is very family friendly and welcoming, they have valet parking that's $5.00 but you can also park in the streets.

Ordered: Mint Lemonade (~$7)…read moreHookah on Orange Head (~$18) with Iced Hose (~$3): Tropical Mix with Mint flavor Aya's take: Out last night in Houston and so glad we ended up here! We wanted to do something chill and hookah is the perfect activity for that. They have more chill seating (couches, etc.) and also table seating in front of the stage which is nice for when the bellydancers perform (started around 9pm on a Sat). The Mint Lemonade is a must whenever I go to a hookah lounge and this one was spot-on; delicious and refreshing. The hookah was also well-made and although we had to ask a few times to rotate the coals, the workers came pretty quickly. It lasted over 2 hours overall. They even gave me a buzzer in case I needed anything to call someone over. Shout out to Abdul for being a great waiter!

Good place to go to be in the middle eastern culture. Great food good entertainment, they have…read morebelly dancing and live music. It's always busy so you feel very lively. The juices are freshly squeezed and so good. The hummus/ yogurt plate is good as well. Service is also good. Staff is entertaining.

Aladdin has been around for as long as I can remember. My dad used to drive by it when I was a kid,…read moreand I always wondered about it. Now as an adult, I have a free will and love coming here for mediterranean food whenever I am in the area. Many options, and the food comes out fresh, made to order. I just took my boyfriend here and he is shocked that he didn't try this place sooner. I ordered the lamb gyro plate while he got the lamb kabob. Both taste great! The lamb kabob was very juicy. Our sides consisted of caramelized onion hummus, creamy pasta, cucumber salad, roasted cauliflower, and tabouli. All were very good, especially the hummus. Their pita bread is so soft, probably the best pita bread in Houston! Really made the hummus even better.

The flavors of this food is unreal. Such good Mediterranean food!!…read more My husband and I split a 3-side + 1 meat plate - the pita, chickpea salad, and lamb gyro were standouts. Awesome food, quick service, and bustling, busy place!