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    Pasha

    4.2 (432 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Quiet
    Intimate
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    2. Iskender Kebab
    Sarah G.

    Pasha Turkish Restaurant deserves all the praise. This small, cozy spot completely won me over from the moment we walked in. I came here once a while ago and it was my first time ever trying Iskender kebab and I genuinely fell in love. The flavors were rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced, and now I can honestly say no other restaurant compares. We came here again to celebrate my husband's birthday and it turned into one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had, we ordered the Iskender once again and it didn't disappoint. For dessert we ordered Sutlac, which I learned is served cold, and it completely surprised me in the best way. It was so smooth, lightly sweet, and couldn't have been better. I also love intimate restaurants like this, and the vibe here is outstanding, warm and inviting, and the service is genuinely kind and attentive, making the whole experience feel even more special.

    Künefe

    Amazing food and outstanding service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. A special thank you to the management for doing such a great job. You can really see the care and attention they put into every detail. Highly recommend this restaurant, and I can't wait to come back!

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    James A.

    Pasha Turkish restaurant in Houston recently celebrated their 20th anniversary last year, serving Turkish inspired cuisine to the neighboring Rice University community. My nephew and I had the pleasure of having an early dinner dine-in in their comfortable dining room, and we really enjoyed their great food and service. I don't ever remember going to a strictly Turkish restaurant before, but looking at the menu, soon realized it is very similar to Greek and Mediterranean food, with dishes like kebabs, falafel, and hummus. The setting is like a renovated ground floor of a large residential home, with some parking spots out in front. We had our choice of seats on one side of the restaurant. Water and Turkish bread (called bazlama), along with an olive oil dip were provided. The bread was similar to a pita bread, but a lot fluffer...very delicious and refilled as we used it along with our entree. Both of us like meat, so we ordered thdeir specialty: Pasha mixed platter for two ($37.99) consisting of five different kabobs, each with enough to sample for two - doner - lamb and beef sliced thin from a spit (like a trompo for al pastor taco) adana - lamb and beef sausage grilled on a skewer (removed before serving) chicken adana - chicken sausage lamb shish kebab - chunks of solid lamb chicken shish kebab - chunks of solid chicken All the various meats were served on a bed of rice, with grilled tomatoes, cooked red cabbage, and both white and red raw onions. It was a good amount of food. My favorite by far was the doner, and that's what I would get again and again here. The meat was sliced thinly enough for to be stuffed in the bazlama, and eaten as a sandwich. The lamb shish kebab was excellent as well, tasting very similar to a rich cut of beef. We got a late recommendation from my sister-in-law to get two spreads with our meal, which came out quickly. The hummus ($7.99) was decent, spreadable on the bread. But the star was the lebni ($7.99) ...a strained yogurt (similar to Greek) with walnuts but a lot thicker with a more mild taste...reminded me of a very fresh tzatziki. My favorite bite was one combining the doner inside a bazlama, adding cabbage and raw onion, and a large smear of lebni. It wasn't a huge amount of spread, probably enough for two people. The friendly proprietor made sure we were taken care of, and plenty of take home boxes were given for us to self pack. The adana sausages were great the next day, especially dressed with the lebni. I would group Pasha with the many excellent Mediterranean/Middle East restaurants I've tried, with a great discovery (at least for me) of getting lebni/labneh mixed in with a bit of walnut.

    1. Doner Kebab
    Courtney W.

    Lovely Turkish spot in rice village! It's so comfy and homey inside it feels like you're eating dinner with a family and they're serving home cooked food. The bread is tasty and plentiful. The plates have a good amount of food on them. The doner kebab was tasty, savory and so filling. Didn't feel too greasy or salty which I appreciated. Would absolutely come back to try more things!

    Turkish Kazooz! AMAZING!

    I had an amazing experience at Pasha Turkish Restaurant. The hospitality is truly next level -- the owners themselves are serving guests, and you can feel the genuine care and warmth from the moment you walk in. The food... WOW. I'm Middle Eastern and I've been to Turkey more than 30 times, and honestly, this is the closest I've ever felt to being back there. Same authentic taste, same vibe, same everything. Every dish is full of flavor and made with real quality. On top of that, the prices are very affordable for the level of quality you're getting, which makes it even more impressive. If you want real Turkish food and a true experience -- this is the place. Highly recommended!

    Turkish flan = #4. Kazandibi
    Annabelle P.

    If you have the opportunity to come eat at Pasha, please do!! I tried it today and will definitely be back. Service: The owner and the waitress were so unbelievably kind and friendly, which isn't always super common in even the nicest restaurants. They checked up on us, always had a big smile, and provided a very welcoming energy. I believe this is a family business that has been here since the early 2000s. Food: delicious! The appetizer we got (SİGARA BÖREK - number 13 on the hot appetizer menu) was a crispy fried phyllo dough rolls stuffed with feta cheese and parsley. This was divine !! The entree I got was quite good but I think I would get something else next time, as this was an error on my behalf (I got something too tomato-y ! My mom's entree was delicious looking too and I was a little jealous of hers! The dessert we got was Turkish flan I believe; it is served cold with crunchy pistachio pieces on top. As someone who loves chocoflan this is equally as good!! Highly recommend and the presentation was delightful. At the end my mom got a Turkish coffee and the owner asked if I wanted some too and I declined and then he brought me a free tea! This was such a nice surprise and the tea was very good. Ambiance: the inside is very nice for any meal and any occasion. Very clean, very welcoming and warm! A lot of restaurants in houston are in these copy paste looking buildings and stuff but this place just feels very welcoming, unique, and special. Price: I think the prices are very reasonable for what you're getting ! My mom and I had a three course meal basically for around $60. It's easily around $20 per person if you don't get dessert, drinks, and appetizers. Amazing value, taste, and service compared to other places here!!

    Samer R.

    Dined in for lunch with a friend and I have to say this is one of the best Turkish restaurants in Houston near Rice Village/Med Center. It's family owned, the staff there are very friendly and the food/service there is impeccable. From the Hummus, to the Red Lentil soup, and their amazing Doner Kebab Entree. Of course you can't say no to their Pistachio Ice Cream and their Turkish Hot Tea!!! Will be back soon!!!

    Karniyarik, shepherd salad, Turkish iced tea
    Steve E.

    The Karniyarik is very good. Pasha is a favorite, excellent food and service. Parking as well.

    Babaganoush 5/5
    Lauren M.

    Overall, I think our meal was decent. What made it better was the excellent service and ambiance of the intimate dining room. Compared to Istanbul right around the corner, I'd prefer the dining layout here. The food to me was a solid 3/5. The manty dumplings were great but needed salt imo. The mixed grill items like the lamb and chicken breast were dry as well as the adana kebabs were also dry but very flavorful. I've had better doner meat but it's decent. I loved their babaganoush. It almost tasted cheesy to me. We had the feta pide, which was ok. Feta was dry and the egg was overcooked. Should've stuck with the cheese version. The knafe was amazing. But you'd better have an extreme sweet tooth if you order this dish. It was very crispy and superior sweetness.

    Indoor entrance - probably can handle total 6-7 tables max so not enormous seating space
    Chiraag B.

    Nice quiet little mom and shop restaurant tucked away near downtown. Has a very homely feel to it (not very fancy or classy). I ordered the Iskender Kebab and it was too much meat for me. I feel the menu could have a few more options and variety beyond kebab / meat dishes but I suppose this is TX, so it's serving to the local clientele. There wasn't too much drink variety and I ended up having the Turkish hot tea which was fine. I probably would be interested in coming for a first time visit but wouldn't come back - and would venture out to other eateries instead. Perhaps drop in if you are in the area?

    Thuy P.

    I haven't been back here for a long time. Food was still good as I remembered but the restaurant needs to upgrade. The minute you walked in and the old mildew smell from an old restaurant clearly hit you. Maybe some candle fragrance or some coffee flavor smell would help. Of course if the owner can afford then the renovation is needed. Food and service overall was good. But plate presentation is not great.

    Stephanie Z.

    I decided to give Pasha another try, and I'm so glad I did! My group got the cheese rolls, dolmas, ali nazik with chicken, shawarma kebab, lamb shish kebab, and falafel plate. The cheese rolls came out hot and crispy, with just the right amount of saltiness from the feta. The ali nazik with chicken was served with a roasted eggplant purée that was pretty tasty, and the chicken was juicy. It would have been nice for this dish to have a fresh element as well (such as the pickled cabbage or vegetables that the other dishes had). Everyone cleaned their plates, but the best part of the meal was the basket of fresh pita bread served with herby olive oil for dipping. The bread had the perfect balance of textures: crispy exterior, chewy and soft interior. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is pretty small with less than 10 tables, so it might be hard if you have a larger group, but they could probably move some tables together to accommodate. The parking lot in front is also very small, so if you can't find a spot, I recommend parking in the Rice Village garage (free 2 hour parking).

    4. Adana Kebab 3. Dolm

    So good! The owner went through the menu and pointed out all the things I could have, seeing as I'm allergic to wheat and dairy. He was knowledgeable, nice, and just made sure we had a good experience. Overall- fantastic! We will be returning.

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    Nice tucked restaurants in rice village. Great food and service. HOUSTON Favorite!

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    We really enjoyed our dinner. The space is very quaint, food is delicious, and service was 5 stars.

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    Very cozy and friendly environment. Staffs are awesome. Turkish foods are so good!! Their desserts were perfect - not too sweet.

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    Do they allow byob?

    Yes, only wine with a corking fee.

    Hello, can the vegetarian lahmacun and pide be made vegan? (No eggs or dairy)

    Hi, Veggie Lahmacun is vegan. Veggie Pide can be made vegan. Please ask the server without cheese. Looking forward to serving you.

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