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 originally visited for a simple beef shawarma, but got temped by the buffet which they had at…read moredinner, for only $6 more. The best dishes for me were the lamb. Brisket slices and pita bread. Some of the dishes are spicy like the spicy hummus, spicy chicken dish, and their hot sauce. Some of the compartments were not all that hot, like the butter chicken, the day I visited. It was bland anyway, very different than the Indian version, so I don't think heat would have helped much. At the end was dessert time. They have about 5 desserts. I tried the roll with lots of peanuts, the baklava, the sweet bread and the flan. I have to say I liked the baklava the best as I figured I would. Service was friendly though.

Friend of mine told me about this place. We took another couple of friends and we are very pleased…read more The place is very clean and organized. The food selection is outstanding and even the price is good. This is a Mediterranean buffet but it feels very authentic. The atmosphere is cozy and casual. I highly recommend this place especially if you are not familiar with this kind of food. Food is really good.

The vibe was really nice. I came in for a late night smoothie. It was perfect. Will be back for…read morefood soon.

The service here is awesome ! They so friendly and I loved that .. I never have an issue with…read moreanything . The food is 8/10 . Really good and the ambiance is great. Perfect place for hookah wings and a drink . It's BYOB . I enjoyed my night. This is like my 4th time here

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!

I work in the galleria area and this food hall is super close to me. It was easy online ordering…read moreand pick up. I loved the falafel pita sandwiches with fries. I'm definitely going to order more Egyptian food from Cairo Kitchens

Where is the rest of the food? Chicken is dry and there is barley any of it, it's literally so…read moresmall, the taste is good tho added an extra star for this spicy sauce it's delicious

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.

I love coming here for a Lebanese style breakfast. Everything always tasted delicious. The service…read moreis always amazing and the atmosphere feels welcoming.

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!

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.

SOOO yummy and great price!!! The portions are slamming and the flavor packs such a punch. The…read morebiryani is very fragrant and simple yet undoubtedly delicious!! The meat was marinated to perfection Would've been five stars if service was quicker but I'd definitely recommend :)

My friend and I got the Mixed Grill Plate and the Rice Platter with Chicken. I highly recommend the…read moreMixed Grill Plate- the meats and vegetables were grilled/charred perfectly and the Pita was also delicious. As for the Chicken Rice Platter, the rice was slightly overcooked and the chicken was okay but I enjoyed the sauce and the veggies that came with. Great service and lots of space for seating!