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    Filli Cafe

    4.0 (65 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Keema foodles
    Michelle O.

    The Keema Foodles is keema curry mixed with linguine and topped with fried garnishes and fresh chopped green onions. It reminded me of a slightly spicy beef taco mixed with linguine. It comes in a pint container that resembles an ice cream container. The masala chai (medium sweet) was okay. I think I prefer the saffron tea. If the place is slightly busy, the staff may ask you to wait to get your order in as they're busy fulfilling the previous orders.

    Zafrani Chai or saffron Chai $5ish
    Eman S.

    Filli is a popular spot from the middle east that has landed in Houston. The staff really does seem like they're working hard to maintain quality and efficiency of getting items out. I was there during a particularly busy time and they kept the lines moving quickly and our food and drinks were out in a reasonable time. Plenty of seating, more added outside during high volume times. The zafrani Chai or saffron Chai was one of the most authentic and generally well brewed cups of Chai I've ever had. I HIGHLY recommend the hot version although the child version in a Capri sun style pouch does seem cute. The zafrani milk cake was nice but had a minimal aftertaste that was a little off. The anda Keema roll was a paratha (south Asian bread) with well spiced ground beef, cheese and egg. It came with fries and is best enjoyed when it's hot. It was incredible. The portion looks small but I honestly could've shared with someone, it was THAT filling. This is a place that very easily could've been over-hyped, but it lived up to it and had a fun vibe.

    The food was sooo good and even the kids love it too. We got the samosa chaat, chicken tenders, desi alfredo foodle, beef keema foodle, butter chicken pizza with masala fries and the masala chai. We definitely will come back again.

    Papdi chaat
    Moni T.

    What a fun place to get Indian snacks and chai! If you are a fan of chai, this is your place. We tried the signature filli tea and Zafran chai tea, both are amazing: smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced with the sweetness and the chai spice. The caffeine content is strong, it will keep you energized and awake for a long time. We also tried the snacks: the Strawberry Rose Cake. It's like Indian version of tres leches cake, soaked in pink milk, topped with pistachio and rose flower petals. It's delicate and soft, highly recommend eating the cake there. Papdi chaat: first time trying chaat. It is so interesting, it has chickpeas, chutney, cold creamy yogurt and topped with crunchy sev. It is spicy, but worth it to try! There's plenty of seating inside, staff is nice and friendly. Service is kinda slow, waited 20-25 minutes for our order. Can't wait to come back and try other fun snacks here again. There's an Indian market next door, it's fun to walk around the store and grab additional treats afterwards.

    Iced Zafran Chai, Kunafa, Samosa Chaat, Spiced Zafran Pouch, Aloo Paratha
    Kelly C.

    My friend wanted to try this cafe, and I'm glad she found it! The cafe is decorated very nicely and has a lot of seating. We ordered an Iced Zafran Chai (10/10!), Kunafa (nice subtle sweetness), Samosa Chaat (VERY SPICY for me), Spiced Zafran Pouch (a little too sweet for me), and Aloo Paratha (potato filling, spicy and crispy, would definitely order again). Their prices are reasonable and they have an extremely extensive menu. The staff also answered our questions about the menu and helped us choose what to order. The wait time was a bit long (20-25 min), but it was a nice place to catch up with a friend. In the future, I would love to try their shakes and the Desi Bread Masala Omelette.

    Punjabi Samosa
    Felicia P.

    The cafe was a lovely place to visit with a friend. The food was delicious! The service was good.

    Chicken Sliders & Mango Dragon Fruit Lemonade
    Rafia A.

    I have been here twice, first time was in the evening, and second time was early as soon as the restaurant opened. Both visits we received excellent customer service. The entire staff is very pleasant and helpful. The ambiance is great, no tacky decor which is a plus. An abundance of seating which is really nice. As for the food, I have tried: Samosa chaat (not a fan, was served cold and a little too watered down), karak chai (excellent), mango dragon fruit lemonade (delicious), and the chicken sliders (presentation was picture perfect and taste was great. I understand the sizing of a slider, but I just felt like the actual piece of chicken to bun ratio was a little off. It didn't ruin anything for me, just something I noticed). I will definitely continue to be a repeat customer. I hope this franchise thrives in Houston and hopefully makes its way to other big cities like NY.

    Schezwuan chicken foodles
    Sofia M.

    Wonderful environment and service! I love the lotus pouch drink (not pictured) and today I tried the schezwuan chicken foodles and was not disappointed!! They are the right amount of spicy and I couldn't wait to eat them that is why I have already ate half of it in the picture.

    papri chaat, samosa chaat, iced chai, iced saffron chai
    Ay B.

    great cafe! the staff is always very friendly and helpful and the food is honestly great. Everything I've tried has been 10/10 but the samosa chaat is 12/10. overall excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices. will def be back!

    Pizza
    Tan N.

    Been passing by @filicafe for a while now and finally tried it out. I wasn't big fan of the pizza but the burger and man oh man. Their shakes.... The pistachio shake is AMAZING. I just wish it came in a bigger container :( I could drink those all day. So rich and creamy with pistachio flavor. I crave one every so often it's bad I live so close to it haha.

    Alyshia T.

    What a great place! The staff was super welcoming, answered all of our questions and made suggestions when we weren't sure what to order. We came for the Iced Zafran Chai, which was absolutely delicious. It's like nothing I've ever had before - Flavorful but not too sweet and still hit me with the caffeine kick I needed mid afternoon. As mentioned, we asked the staff for recommendations for a couple shareable snacks. He recommended the Samosa & Papdi Chaat which were perfect for what we wanted. The Samosas were beautifully fried, and stuffed with ingredients on the inside. Papdi Chaat was spicy, creamy and wonderful. I'd never had it before and really enjoyed the different textures and how it all went well together. I was only visiting Houston from Indianapolis for work but definitely plan to return and will make a stop at Filli when I do!

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    Chai is on point, can't be beat. Great late night hang out spot and atmosphere is welcoming.

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    Food and service a great! Samosas, zoodles, chicken sliders are excellent. Don't skip out on the samosas.

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    4 years ago

    Great drinks here and all the snacks and food are really good actually. Would recommend to any one eating halal food

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    4 years ago

    Chai is amazing here as is the Pakistan vibes. Milk cake was a bit disappointing but who cares.

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    4 years ago

    Food taste was ok. Portions were very small. Zafron chai was good but come on now, $5 for a teeny tiny cup of it?!

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    Good fast fusion food type of place with clean environment. Zafran tea is really good.

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