I can't believe I've never written a review for Seiwa! I've been here numerous times over the…read moreyears, before and after Covid. There's ready made meals, sushi, sashimi, sides, snacks, sweets and drinks. For the chefs out there, they have premium quality meats and seafood too! Pretty much anything you'll need to complete a dish. The produce section may not be big, but it's satisfactory. On some occasions they'll have weekend pop-ups with tastings. The employees are helpful, and the store itself is clean. Something to be aware of, the line to checkout can be very long and hectic. Especially on weekends and during peak hours. If you're looking for a delightful Japanese meal, snack, or quality ingredients to whip up something magical, this is your place!

I've been here awhile back and it's pretty cool. There is so many things that you can't get…read moreanywhere else like the little food packages of sushi and rice ball-onigiri. So many international items here but mainly Japanese food/snack items. I'll have to go here again to update my review.

Small Filipino market in the same area as Jollibee where the old Cherry Foodarama used to be, near…read moreTMC. It's a great local spot with all the essentials, so no need to make the drive to Seafood City, 99 Ranch, or elsewhere. The frozen section isn't stocked yet, but they're getting there. It's a mom-and-pop store, and we had the chance to meet the owner -- super friendly and clearly excited about the shop. They're currently in their soft opening phase, with a grand opening planned for next month. Worth checking out and supporting local!

This place is nice and clean, but the prices are a bit high, and most of the snacks (chichirya) I…read morebought were stale.

While the Ethiopian food scene is not one of Houston's strengths (#1) but if the ones here were as…read moreimpressive as Bahel, it would be an embarrassment of injera riches. They've managed to distinguish themselves as an outstanding dining option in the Gulfton area, and somehow maintains cultural authenticity with its unique integration of a restaurant and mini-mart all under one roof. While they've only been open a handful of years, they've managed to become Houston's highest rated Ethiopian spot. They've managed to do so with a combination of adapting to the area, making the cuisine approachable to novices, providing excellent service, and above all, keeping the food fresh and tasty. The interior does a good job of showcasing their roots, through traditional attire in display and cultural pieces throughout the dining area. There is indoor and outdoor seating, which includes a large private room for group fun. The mart itself is expectedly small, but functional with a limited number of imported goods for purchase.There are also TVs playing international games while locals come in and chow down, communal style. I ordered the #2 combination from their "all time favorite" section, which includes chikina tibs, doro, and two vegetarian dishes (whole lentil stew, and dinich wot potato stew). I was warned by the server that the portions would be overwhelming, but I was not the least bit intimidated. Then the platter arrived and indeed, the portions were stacked. This meal would have been doable for 3 people, but I still managed to take out a majority of it after many furious scoops from their incredibly fluffy injera, which was tangy and full balanced with nice elasticity. The spices were strong, but the flavor was addicting. Overall, everything was exceptionally prepared and despite being incredibly full, I still managed to continually shovel most everything into my mouth. Service was busy, but was kind and considerate. I'm already planning a return visit, but with hungry reinforcements to help me conquer a much larger platter. From top to bottom, this is my kind of establishment and one that I am looking forward to eating at over and over again. __________ (#1) Just trying to be like you, D.C.

Still one of our favorites. The servers are super kind. We were going to order too much food and…read moreour server let us know it was too much so we paired it down and still had food leftover. Injera is delicious. The lentils are great. The doro wat was spicy and savory. The one thing I don't like is that they charge for water. I would rather just be served tap but being charged 1.75 or so for each bottle of water when they don't serve tap is annoying especially when there's such an upcharge on it. Definitely will keep coming back for more delicious Ethiopian food.

Russian General Store - Hillcroft St. (Houston)…read more (I wrote this review in Russian. Yelp declined to translate and left my review blank. That tells me that either Yelp is discriminating against Russian people, and or, their platform doesn't have translation capabilities.) If you enjoy Russian culture, people, food... You can find my review on Google - Written in Russian. Google didn't reject my review. Really disappointed Yelp. - . . . . . , , . $8.99/lbs. . , , , . . . . . , , .

I love this store! It's not huge but you can find a little bit of everything. Tea, rye bread,…read morekvass, deli meats and cheese, frozen goodies, candies, etc. The ladies her have served me are always wonderful. As for the ambiance, it's a little Russian grocery store. It's quaint but packs a lot in. I'm so glad I've finally come here. I hope they get more business.

New name Shine Asian Food Mart. Saw a Mickey Mouse logo product from Myanmar. lol. They got…read morethose gambling machines in there too now. Expansion?

I use to drive by here and never pay attention to it. Only recently as I want to find more…read moredifferent cuisines in Houston and to learn this please serve the Myanmar here in Houston and they have food of Myanmar sold here, it's a family run corner store what fresh veggies and grocery and everything you made need if you live right by here. It is how you imagine an immigrant family trying to make it in USA. But this is the only place I know of to get a taste of Myanmar in Houston, so it is worth exploring, the parking may be a bit tight on the weekend here.

I love stopping into the us little chain of Mexican grocery stores for some basic grocery needs…read moreplus the prepared food section. While I don't cook Mexican food often, I can still find some solid everyday produce items here like fruits, onions, limes, eggs etc that you need in a pinch. The butcher shop in the back also has some amazing deals on meats, marinated and regular once and awhile. However the main reason I visit this chain is for the prepared foods. It's like a mini cafeteria line with a plethora of marinated and cooked meats plus sides! There's so many options in terms of purchasing. They sell the meats by the pound, as tacos, or as my favorite, a combination plate with the choice of two sides and two meats with tortillas. My go to order is usually rice and beans plus barbacoa and pastor, but I often times mix it up with the other various options, many of which I can't name. The ladies scooping the food are nice and will help you. Don't forget to ask for extra goodies like red and green salsa plus cilantro, onion, and limes to make your own tacos since the plate comes with tortillas. For $10.99 I consider this an excellent deal on some authentic Mexican food. The food comes packaged to go, but many stay and eat in store at one of the many available tables laid out. You must purchase your meal first at the register along with any drink you may want. It helps to know a little Spanish, but you'll be fine even without.

I hate to give a three-star rating but I was a bit disappointed with my lunch visit. I ordered a…read morecheese pupusa. They didn't hand make it there like I thought they would. I think it's a frozen product that they heat in the comal or griddle. The curtido wasn't fresh either. The side of stewed vegetables was good and healthy though. You can't buy an individual pastry any more due to Covid. You have to buy more than one. They do have individual portions of chocoflan, tres leches, and other goodies in the refrigerated section. By the way, I didn't see them disinfecting the chairs and tables after they had been used. I asked a lady behind the food counter if she had something I could disinfect the chair and table with. She pointed me to the hand sanitizer pump. I should have gotten my wipes out of the car. Oh well! I was hungry.

If a con escaped from prison and vanished into thin air, we'd all ask... where did the Congo?…read more However you look at it it's pretty awesome to have a Congolese Restaurant in Houston. It's pretty crazy that it's not on Yelp, yet here it is with cheap prices and friendly service hidden away in a corner mall right across from Red Wok. I need to try more dishes before I do a thorough review but this is definitely a five-star place that everybody should check out.

Despite the only other review, this is not a restaurant. It's a sparsely stocked market that only…read moretangentially focuses on African food. If you're looking for Top Ramen, you've come to the right place.

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