I refuse to gatekeep this place, which is why I'm writing. I have been coming to the hair place in…read morethe same plaza for years, and I am sad to realize only now that the best kebab place in all of Houston was just next door. Alas. Still, better late than never, which means you should also get there ASAP to get their lamb kebabs and Iraqi kebabs. 3 skewers of delicious lamb chunks ($16.99) or 4 ground beef and lamb shish kebabs ($13.99), on a bed of parsley and grilled vegetables plus house-baked samoon bread. Ayham's the friendly storekeeper, and his dad is a master grill artist. He grills them to perfection over an open flame, making them juicy without being burnt. Incredible. Don't forget to ask for the garlic sauce. Will try the shawarma next as well as ouzi from the bakery next door. Oh, and the best appetizer is hands down the baba ghanouj (among tabouli, yogurt cucumber, the red sauce veggies, and lastly the eggplant in creamy tahini-type sauce, which came in second for me). I also bought a large container of sumac here for under $6, which is less than half of what I would've paid at Kroger's. Separately, you can also buy gaimar made in store, which is the Iraqi equivalent of the Turkish caymac. It's rich and creamy like thickened heavy cream, and I ate it with a spoon. Bless. Are you still reading this? You should be on your way there. The grill closes at 7 PM, but call ahead to make sure, and place the order at least half an hour before your arrival. Always very busy.

Start with simply if your into frils and bells and whistles keep going. This family owned market…read morewith a kitchen is some of the best bread and food Ive had in a long time... My daughter (14) and I each had a sandwich 1 Beef Shawmara and a I think was called an Iraqi Kabob sandwich they we were both incredibly good... pictured is the Beef... We also took home some of there fresh bread, its a must and heated up great for couple days... You gotta try this place we will be back again & again.... One more thing the owner absolutely welcomed my daughter and I into his home with open arms! We thank you for that Sir.

I lived in Turkey, and one of the things I miss is the Turkish cuisine. I've been in search of…read moreauthentic Turkish food in the Houston area. I think I found that place! I have craved kimali pide, and although this restaurant didn't have it on their menu. our server Nasrin recommended a similar option that is not on the menu - lahmacun. It was DELICIOUS! I also ordered the red lentil soup, which was delicious as well! Nasrin was amazing! I will definitely go again!

we ordered mix grilled for 2 it was very delicious and…read moreplenty of food baklava and Turkish tea was perfect service fast and courteous

It's always wonderful to stop in for some empanadas and sandwiches here. A great place and super…read morefriendly staff. One of the really wonderful things about this place is the community that eats there. It feels like you step into a little café in Argentina. Lots of mate as well that you can purchase to take home. Definitely take some time to look at the decor.

I wanted a light breakfast so I stopped by here for some empanadas! It's a cute shop that feels…read morecozy... almost like you're at your grandma's house. I tried a chicken empanada and was thoroughly satisfied. Very crispy exterior and they stuff it with a generous amount of delicious, savory chicken filling. The lady at the counter was very sweet. I would like to come back and try their milanesa next time.

Just feels Like Home and have the most dhaabaa style delicious food! Excellent service! Never…read moreforget people Serving there are humans too and they do hell of a job!! Remarkable

Unbelievable experience and hospitality, so we were visiting Houston, and after dinner decided to…read morehave some chai Shai, meetha sheeta, and gup shup masti wasti. We got there around 8:30 and saw dim lights, wondered if they were still open, and went to the counter. There were only two families, hardly 6 people, and the person behind the counter said, of course, no greeting sheeting . She said (loudly) We have only chai and I said I hope so because we came for chai. Since we have never been there, we have no clue what else they serve there. Since we had dinner, we came for only chai or dessert. We ordered 3 chai (different kinds) and started reading their menu after paying them, of course. We liked the menu and told each other we should return for food next time. During that time, one family gets up and leaves without having anything. We said oh well, let's wait for the chai and told our friend, who is Canadian, how our culture is kind of based on hospitality chai. We ask guests if they don't want to eat still you must have chai. Chai is our connection and to learn about each other. Almost 15 or 20 minutes later, chai came, and I asked her if sugar was available. She pointed towards the entrance. "Sugar is over there." So I got up to pick up Cheeni Sheeni, and as soon I returned, the same person said it was 9 0 o'clock and we were closing. I asked, Are you serious? We just got our order. I looked around. One family was still eating food, but she said I have to close the door. It's 9 PM, and we don't get paid for extra time. Oh, she wants us to leave with our chai. I said may I use your sugar? She said yes. Honestly, I have never seen this kind of attitude, and I understand, that it's the owner's fault who doesn't appreciate their workers, and they don't care if a customer left happy or not. We picked up our chai Shai cups and went outside. We decided to drink in the car, but unfortunately, the chai was horrible. So, two of us throw our cups in the trash. It was hot water without flavor. Meanwhile, we apologized to our friend that that's not how our culture or hospitality is, just bad management. We are in the retail business, and once a customer walks in 30 minutes before, we don't ask them to leave the store. I was totally in a fun vacation mood. All I wanted was a good karak chai, some meetha. So are we planning to go back? What do you think?

The grilled chicken with the sauce is a must!! So juicy and flavorful! The hummus is great also!…read moreThis is a restaurant with no frills. You come for the food. The parking lot is a little hard to find a spot at. Service can be slow but it's understandable, it takes time to grill the meat.

The food was good but a little overpriced for the quality and amount. We ordered the mixed grill…read moreand shared between us. It was really just alright... Service was fine. The restaurant was extremely hot in there. Not sure if their A/C was out or if that's just how it is. I would give this place another try sometime when I'm in the area.

We ordered delivery from Al Shami and we were disappointed. The beef shawarma sandwich was chewy…read more The fried kibbeh was the best thing we tried. The chicken and rice plate was very chewy, not what we expected, it was supposed to come with french fries, those didn't make the trip to our house. We won't get delivery from here again but we may give it one more try in person.

Made a visit with some friends who are true shawarma connoisseurs. They highly recommend Al Shami…read moreas the best shawarmas in the Houston area. We ordered ahead by phone since our regulars knew the wait can be long. We picked up our order right away and ate by our car since there are no tables in this food truck park. I ordered a chicken shawarma with fries (Chicken Arabi). It comes with a shawarma cut into smaller slices, fries, coleslaw, and garlic and mayo sauces. The flatbread was well crisped. The fries were basic but tasty fries. The chicken was a bit dry but paired well with the garlic sauce and pickles. There are a ton of other food trucks in this area (mostly Middle Eastern cuisine) and dessert options. Parking is the most challenging aspect of eating here. The side of the narrow street is the only option without getting towed.

Houston is quite lucky to have a place like this. These places are rare even in a place like the…read moregreater LA area. Anyways, I got the gemuse chicken doner and the beef doner after a long day. The beef doner was enormous. It was the size of a large styrofoam takeout box. They use a sesame based bread for this one which paired well with the mound of beef shawarma they put inside. The Gemuse chicken doner was packed full of chicken. I took this one home to have the next day. It was perfect the next day. Both of these came with a garlic sauce and a hot sauce each. The garlic sauce is one of the best I've had. It wasn't overpowering and I found myself trying to get the last drips of it. The only gripe I have is that they give only one per order. The hot sauce was excellent too. It wasn't overly spicy (*cough* all other places should take note), and actually added flavor besides heat. I came back to LA realizing that I'm probably not going to be having this for a while sigh

Every time is spot on. They are generous with portion sizes and prices are reasonable, they are…read moreopen late. I got an odesskaya shawarma arabi style (sliced) no fries inside $11, and we got just a shawarma plate with only protein half beef half chicken and fries $16. Service is always impeccable, but it is a truck and they do take time to ensure every order is done well, so be patient, hang out see what else is in the lot. The guys are always smiling and helpful. They are now on Ubereats so no need to drive out (but nothing like fresh and a short conversation with the staff). Always recommend this place

Great burger, amazing prices, and the service was stellar. Im going back and trying the fried pork…read morechops! It's cash only but she has an ATM next to the counter

Food is good, price is good. Service is not. It used to be very friendly. Not any more.read more