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!

Excellent restaurant/bakery. I loved the zaatar flatbread. I also like the plain fluffy kaak which…read morehas sesame seeds. Very friendly service.

Solid Lebanese food, it's been on my list of places to try, one of the benefits of living in the…read moreculture-diverse Houston! We were greeted pretty quickly when we walked in, when ready, just order at the counter. The We're Dough breakfast spread was okay but nothing too special. The two knockouts that everyone agreed were excellent were the Akkawi cheese fluffy kaak (street bread with cheese and sesame seeds), and the lahme bil ajiin (puff pastry with beef and pine nuts). The cardamom tea was kinda meh, I was hoping it would be something homebrewed, but it was just a grocery store-bought teabag in hot water. Come here for the bakery items, I'm definitely re-ordering the fluffy kaak with cheese and lahme bil ajiin!

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

I've been 2 or 3 times in the last 8 months to the Beechnut location and have found the food to be…read morefresh and delicious with lots of variety. The staff were also helpful and pleasant so I do intend to visit again.

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!

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

This place is really nice if you're looking for outdoor activity or outdoor atmosphere hookah…read morealways fresh they have great food here if you're looking for Mediterranean food, I would definitely recommend this place because it is a really nice spot

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.

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!