On my quest to patronize only local restaurants for the rest of the year, I stopped into…read moreneighborhood Grill today for lunch. My expectations were pleasantly exceeded. my food was delicious and the service was very friendly. The menu is pretty straightforward and the ambience is as well. I saw signs for a drive-through, and for a future visit I will probably be trying it out. I will definitely be back here and I highly recommend this place.

This place is amazing! The food and service is incredible. Plus, the atmosphere is so nice. Would…read moreeat here daily if I could afford it.

We ain't in Queens anymore…read more For years, I've eaten on Shah's all around the borough, initially out in Ozone Park and Briarwood before finding a real audience in Sunnyside. Now that they've sufficiently blown up around NYC, I was a bit shocked (and excited) to see them finally come to H-Town. What's the verdict? It's good enough to pass muster for NY standards (#1), is open super late, and will likely be my go-to Halal food for the foreseeable future. Since I've only had it in cart form, I'm still a buggin over the fact it's become a franchise. It's similar to my shock of eating Halal Guys at a store for the first time. The digs feel as foreign (prices, large, clean and bright interior) as it does familiar (taste, logo, etc.). Even though I had a laugh seeing the wall photo-mural of a Shah's cart in Times Square, I did appreciate the nod to Ozone Park with the 121st & Liberty street signs. The chicken + lamb combo platter ($12) is and always will be the winner. The lamb had the same kind of seasoning that most Halal spots out here try to replicate but can never get right. The rice was fluffy, and the white sauce was easily the highlight. I can understand why they've decided to bottle it up and sell it as liquid gold. It makes every meal better. Kofta ($12) and chapli ($13) are rarely my favorites, but I knew I had both in platter form. The addition of adding chickpeas and these other salads is not something I'm used to from the carts (#2) but I loved the fact it was drowned in the white sauce with a dash of hot sauce. The latter is supposedly extremely hot, but I didn't find it that spicy. While I have to say the cheeseburger was a bit of a disappointment (overly bready, thin patty), the pakora chips and french fries were fabulous. They were perfectly seasoned, had a nice crisp, and frankly would be an excellent, gut-busting addition to any platter. I don't love the extra charge, but I hope they remain consistent with it. This store location in Westchase along Westheimer is an up and coming part of town. There are numerous Middle Eastern businesses in the adjacent area, along with an abundance of parking spots and a good amount of late night activity. Service was friendly but I do hope they keep their standards up. As time goes on, I'm 100% convinced this will be a destination for the many late night meal seekers and fans of NY nostaligia. __________ (#1) Which automatically supersedes a lot of the ones here in Houston. Just keeping it real. (#2) Is the chickpeas a Houston thing? Genuinely curious.

Excellent lamb over rice. Got a bogo offer on Uber eats, and decided to try it out after great yelp…read morereviews. Yelp was right. Flavorful, filling, and fresh. I got the white sauce on the lamb and the spicy red sauce on the side. Unfortunately after a few bites I put too much hot sauce on, which made it less enjoyable, but that was my fault. I'd order this again, very solid, reminded me of some of the best halal trucks in NYC. 5*.

Love this place and the owners. Food is great. Owners are so welcoming and attentive. Telling…read moreall my family and friends. Quaint little place.

Stopped by for my Italian Sub which never disappoints. The sandwich is amazing and I get my fix as…read moreoften as I can. They have a Poppa Rueben that is my second favorite which is loaded well beyond what you'd find on a traditional Rueben. Their sandwiches do not vary in quality from one visit to another. Consistently great!

Sesame chicken - 9/10 - Chicken was tender and very saucy with a sweet and gingery flavor, a little…read moretoo sweet for me Beef mangolian - 8.5/10 - Spicy, flavorful, and saucy Chicken lo mein - 9/10 - Cooked very well with little greasiness, we added some chili sauce for more flavor and spice Crab puffs - 8/10 - Really crispy but had a lot more cream cheese than crabmeat I havent tried many Halal Chinese spots in Houston but this is one of the better Halal Chinese spots ive tried. The food was all fresh and flavorful with the meat cooked well. I also liked the ambiance. Prices are a bit on the pricier end but food was overall tasty with quality. They also have a buffet for just $18.99 on Wednesdays!

After seeing so many good reviews I definitely wanted to try them out…read more We had a pick up order with 2 beef dishes and one noodle dish. I was severely disappointed unfortunately, the beef looked like plastic, if you use the baking soda trick to soften your beef or chicken, you know that if you leave it too long it has that processed frozen dinner texture. The sauce on one had gelatinous chunks and the other was watery and the lomein was super soggy and oily. Veggies in the dishes were fresh though. Not sure if I will give this another try but I might just because I definitely want to support local business owners. TBH maybe they just had a bad night. But it won't be my first choice.

I was very curious about a place close by on my drive. One thing that caught my attention was the…read morecuisine of Mediterranean food. I was nearby and had to stop in to Sami's Gyro House. I walked and was greeted by the owner. I had to try the lamb gyro and make it a combo with fries and fountain drink. I took it to go and ate it at home. The fries were hot and crispy with that nice bite to it. Everyone likes fresh crispy fries. The lamb gyro was delicious. Just the right amount of meat and vegetable toppings with the cucumber, tomato, chickpea and lots of white tzatziki sauce all on a nice fluffy pita. Messy but a good messy. Overall the visit to Sami's Gyro House was a good experience. The seating is readily available, casual, and some other nice options on the menu. The price is affordable, food is fresh, and I have a place I can stop by for a gyro. I usually would drive all the way to Hillcroft for Shawarma but this is good. I'd love to stop in again to try the rice platters. Also I was super hungry, I forgot to take a picture of the food but believe me, it was solid haha

Wifey and I enjoyed the beef kabob platter with fries and salad, the salad was simple but good, a…read morelittle shredded lettuce, onion, diced tomato, chick peas, got hot sauce and white sauce on the side, the beef was tender and full of flavor. We also shared some stellar hummus and pita bread...some of the best we've had. We also shared a plate of chicken tika which was even better than the beef kabob. Both plates came with some rice and a salad. Next visit, yep.... we're already talking about a next visit....I may try the smash burger and my significant other is talking about the chicken tenders....lots of goodies to try.

We love Taco Crave. It's a genuine 5/5. The food is delicious and the portions are big, so you walk…read moreaway full and feeling like you got your money's worth. The standout for us is the keto options: they're flavorful and filling, which makes this a great pick if you're trying to eat low-carb without sacrificing taste. The service sealed it. The boss was extremely nice and made us feel right at home, and that kind of hospitality goes a long way. Great food, big portions, solid keto choices, and a friendly owner. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back.

The food it's fresh and delicious the service excellent I love this place ambience it's perfect the…read moreplace it's very clean

It's been too long since I have had hummus and good hummus at that. Hummus republic offers healthy…read moreeats as their motto is healthy habits! Vegetarian and Vegan. They're bowls are great. I choose the garlicky hummus, greens, cucumber, harissa, veggies and Tahiti sauce, which is heavenly. Yum yum yum! The interior is appropriately clean! It smells really good in the restaurant. Employees are inviting. If I were you I would definitely give this fine establishment a try!

I've been wanting to try Hummus Republic for a while since I live nearby, and I'm so glad I finally…read moredid. As soon as we walked in, it smelled amazing and the space was super clean, which made me feel instantly comfortable. The customer service was great, they were so kind and even let me sample a few things to help build the perfect bowl. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt super clean and high-quality. The hummus was incredible, the sweet potato fries were surprisingly good, and the cinnamon sugar pita chips were the perfect treat. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want something that tastes amazing but is also healthy and satisfying!!!!

I've been to Wise Street Eats numerous times and ordered a wide range of items, which is usually…read morethe real measure of a kitchen. The consistency here is impressive. Every dish feels intentional -- properly seasoned, well executed, and made with clear attention to detail rather than shortcuts. The service is equally strong. You can tell the staff takes genuine pride in what they do and consistently goes above and beyond for customers. Places like this remind you what made this country great: quality, hard work, good service, and people who still care about doing things the right way.

Why 4 stars? Because it's a great place to eat for health or comfort…read more --- --- --- I initially visited this space in 2022 when it was Ori'Zaba's and I thought it was absolutely awesome. Sadly, it closed shortly after my visit. But I read in the reviews that this was formerly a Burrito District, so I didn't even realize this was the former Ori'Zaba's until I walked in. So apparently this spot has struggled to keep one concept for whatever reason. The interesting thing about Wise Street Eats is that you can opt to build a healthy bowl with Greek inspirations, or you can do what I did and order the Dirty Mac bowl with fried chicken, mac-n-cheese and cajun fries. I'm a real sucker when restaurants put "Most Popular" on their menu, which made my decision to order this, a quick one. What I will say is that, while I enjoyed the Dirty Mac, in retrospect, I would have preferred if it was a side dish, rather than my entire meal, because it was quite heavy (as one would expect). About halfway through it, I realized I was going to have to bring the energy to take down this valiant opponent. Next time, I'll build a bowl. Or maybe even go with a burger. But I do appreciate the dirty mac and if I was still a man who got hungover, I'd consider it a pretty elite hangover remedy.