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    Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - Galleria

    4.1 (251 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    DIMASSI'S MEDITERRANEAN BUFFET - GALLERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jando S.

    While it's not my favorite Dimassi's by any stretch, it's a perfect acceptable given its central location in the Galleria. It might not actually be the smallest location, but it certainly feels that way upon entering. Everything seems limited here, from the buffet to the items on there. The parking situation is ideal since it's part of massive shared lot and Dimassi's sits right at the corner. A few operational things that irk me a bit is that the buffet items aren't replenished quickly and dirty plates are often left around the place even when the rush is over. It's not a deal breaker, but it is an eye sore. The buffet selection is not vast, but there are some standout items. The salt and pepper cauliflower is always a hit and the freshly made zaatar is a treat. The chunks of lamb gyro taste better than they look and the baked chicken isn't the bomb version like at the Med Center. I don't love the salad selection so much and the desserts are somewhat limited. Still, there's enough here that I'd consider this a Dimassi's in a pinch. Service is super nice, but they're just a tad slow. The bathrooms is totally not nice, but it'll suffice. I think solo lunches and small groups would thrive here and it is going to be an ideal place to grub for a quick meal with decent variety and prices.

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    Carri W.

    LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCHHH!!!!! Best place ever wonderful food , great dim lighting, wonderful service really makes me feel at home thank you !!

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    Stephanie M.

    Di-mmmmm mmmmm mmmmmassi! Yum! Yum! Yum! Parking: It's in a shopping center with a substantial parking lot; however, there are a ton of businesses and its in walking distance from NRG. Just know that you will get a parking spot. May not be as close as you want, but you will get one. Cleanliness: They provide sanitizer and disposable gloves for you to use! I love love love that idea! So genius! I didn't see the same thing at the dessert station, so that is a recommendation there. This is a rather clean buffet in that the staff cleans the tables frequently. They even come by to get dirty plates and other trash off of table. Staff: The staff was super friendly. They were nice and polite. The Food: The food was great! The salads were fresh and the chicken curry was delish. I will say I was taken back by the Rose Water. It was yummy as well. In essence, this restaurant gets a thumbs up. I'll be back! Check in early and get a coupon from Yelp!

    Potatoes, chicken, veggies.
    Mel S.

    Nice buffet I love that it's self serve buffet style. One price it was $45 for 2 people. Hummus - garlic, spicy, plain Pitas Salads - kale, chickpea, cucumber, etc Fried cauliflower Grilled zucchini, carrots, tomatoes Tilapia Fried chicken Steamed spinach Cold potatoes with red pepper & parsley Chicken and rice 3 different chicken flavors All in all a cool buffet. If you have a few hours to relax and eat at your own pace the price is worth it. Good food, pretty standard tastes. Enjoy

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    Samantha W.

    For the price, you really can't beat it especially if you get the lamb shanks. Lots of parking space and the workers are quick at re-filling food, cleaning the tables and taking away your plates. Also not too loud or quiet. There is so much variety of side dishes, salads and main dishes. The quality of the food is better than expected for a buffet (small note: the regular hummus is more on the bland side but the other hummuses are pretty good). I have to come here multiple times just to try everything. I frequently come here and wish they expanded outside Texas. Definitely a must visit.

    Beef (Kefta) Wrap to-go. Delicious!
    Paul S.

    I was in Houston for about five days and stayed in the Uptown/Galleria district. Using Yelp to find and bookmark the sorts of places I normally frequent in California, I discovered this restaurant was conveniently located in the same shopping center on Richmond as TJ Maxx (slippers purchased), a good Pet shop (toys for kitty), Specs Liquor etc, and a future expansion Smashburger. This Middle Eastern restaurant differs from most because of the buffet option, which at lunchtime has an excellent price. The food looks great, no doubt about that, but I was most interested in a wrap sandwich and inquired about that. They have chicken kabob, beef kafta, gyro, and falafel. Rolling backwards momentarily, I had refused to give a guy, probably an addict, cash outside, but I often test motivation by offering food, if indeed that's what the person really wants. I can afford to be charitable periodically and he took up my offer to buy a sandwich, he chose chicken, and I picked beef. The nice girl at the counter mentioned they had a spicy option, so we both said that sounded great. Admittedly, I was trying to distance myself from the dude, and the girl understood that I was being nice to a degree, even when he asked her for a drink cup. She gave me one too and smiled. Anyhow, I left the restaurant and ate my sandwich across the street but it was so good! The meat was cooked well, and the spicy sauce added an extra dimension. I returned a couple days later to try a chicken wrap, also spicy. While very good I preferred the beef. I wasn't hungry enough to go for the buffet, but maybe next time? They also have locations in California, so who knows where or when. Regardless, I like the looks of the buffet.

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    Bhagyashree B.

    All star all you can eat buffet totally worth the $16.99 especially if you eat veg and non veg food. There are limitless options and I dare you to try them all! So many salads, hummus, baba ghani yah, falafel, baked potatoes and veggies, zatar pita bread, pizza were just among the veg food I tried. Spicy hummus and zatar bread were my favorite. Plenty of desserts to choose from, and of course including baklava which was delicious! I bet you will leave here with your stomach so full and a feeling of great satisfaction.

    Kafta kebab, lentil rice, avocado humus, Greek salad

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    Alia was amazing!! Delicious food and enjoyed the watermelon lemonade. Love the kebabs and the gyros

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    Always fresh, amazing tasty food, very nice service. Great Mediterranean cuisine, I will very Happy to back here

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    Absolutely love the food and the value. It's not Ci Ci's cheap but then again it's not CiCi's. The flavors are great and the food is fresh.

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    Great buffet. Salads in abundance. Very quiet. Service is great because you serve yourself . Very nice

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    If you love to binge on all things veggie, light and flavorful- this is your place. Unpretentious. Consistent good veggies!

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    Great food. Great service. Great ambience. Lots of varieties. Could be better if there are additional dessert options.​

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    Rumis Kitchen

    4.3(420 reviews)
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    had a great experience at Rumi's! Complimentary valet, they accept tips, and there is a convenience…read morefee with credit card tips - they have a great happy hour! the lamb is top tier! when you walk in, the ambiance literally lifts your spirits. gorgeous interior, and plenty of staff around to help each other. its definitely a date night vibe, happy hour vibe, and a group dinner vibe as well! I got a sharable salad, all the dips, and OMG the smoked eggplant was drool worthy good. it doesn't come with any chips or bread though so you gotta order that separately. we got kanafe and coffee for dessert and they actually offer decaf coffee as well. I have been twice and enjoyed it both times! excited to come back

    Finally tried this famous restaurant. Highly recommend getting a reservation on the weekend…read more Food: - dolmeh $16 - it came with 5-6 pieces, sour but tasty, highly recommend - kashk badenjoon $17 - pretty inoffensive dish, just fried eggplant, it didn't stand out to me - koobideh with rice and veggies $28 - it was pretty standard, nothing too special, portion was enough for 2 people with average appetites - complimentary Persian ice cream sandwich for my birthday - creamy, fragrant with saffron, great way to end the meal Ambiance: great! Not too noisy because of the high ceilings. Service: the server was a bit passive aggressive but overall can't fault her for any particular thing. She was refilling our water a bit too much. Parking: free in the garage on the right past valet

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    Rumis Kitchen - Roasted Cremini & Mushroom Hummus

    Roasted Cremini & Mushroom Hummus

    Rumis Kitchen - Roasted cremini and oyster mushroom hummus - perfection!

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    Roasted cremini and oyster mushroom hummus - perfection!

    Musaafer - Paani puri

    Musaafer

    4.3(1k reviews)
    0.5 miGalleria/Uptown

    1. Service - Our waiter was outstanding. He explained the menu in detail and was super attentive…read more At the end of the meal, the manager gave us a tour of the restaurant. I'm glad that she did as it was our first time there, and we didn't see all the rooms coming in from the front. She was nice and friendly. She even came and checked up on us during the meal. This is an A-La-Carte, so you wait to be seated, order and pay at the table. 2. Price - Depending on what you may order, a main course meal can range between $28-$100. 3. Ambiance - This place is like a mysterious maze. You also get club vibes in this restaurant. It's a nice place for an expensive date. Dress code here is smart casual. 4. Food - I highly recommend their BUTTER CHICKEN EXPERIENCE, the BALCHAO POTATOES, and the BEEF VINDALOO. All 3 dishes were so good. If I would pick one, it would be the Beef Vindaloo. 5. Cleanliness - Their dining room and restrooms were well kept. Nothing to complain here. SUMMARY: This is not an everyday place for us, but a place for special occasions. We really enjoyed our visit and can totally see us coming back.

    Musaafer somehow manages to make dinner feel like both a meal and a journey. This was my 4th visit,…read moreand it may have been my favorite yet. From the biryani, garlic naan and butter chicken to the lamb chops and playful pani puri experience, everything was beautifully presented, deeply layered and impeccably executed. Even the story behind the restaurant and the space itself add to the sense that you're somewhere special. Musaafer isn't simply great Indian food. It's a foodie paradise where the quest for discovery never quite feels finished. What really elevated this visit was the service. Htoo took extraordinary care of us. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the food, but also genuinely sweet, kind and enthusiastic about guiding us through the experience. Humberto, the wine and service manager, was equally impressive and made the evening feel effortless from beginning to end. 4 visits in, Musaafer continues to surprise me, which may be the highest compliment I can give a restaurant. I'm definitely coming back for more.

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    Ambience

    Musaafer - Lamb Chop Sufiyani Biryani

    Lamb Chop Sufiyani Biryani

    Musaafer - A vast selection of gin and tonic style drinks.

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    A vast selection of gin and tonic style drinks.

    Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - Galleria - mediterranean - Updated September 2026

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