The food was FANTASTIC! So flavorful and juicy! Nice ambience too! (Just a tiny bit cold, but cozy…read moretable and music playing in the background.) I will definitely go back!

Zara's has some amazing food that you can usually only find in Houston. I had their Chicken…read moreSouvlaki cooked on a wood fire grill and served with mixed vegetables, Basmati rice, Tzatziki sauce with warm pita bread. We had a group of 12 people, we had great service and everyone really enjoyed their dinner. I look forward to going back and trying more of their menu!

My daughter took me to this fabulous restaurant and i loved it…read more Great food, great service in particular from Slavi.i think he is the restaurant. Manager. He is an amazing person. Courteous, always making sure the customers were taken care of well and were served in a timely manner. Often came to our table making sure everything was ok, if we needed anything else and with this big old smile on his face. Definitely we will be back as well as recommended this place to our friends. Slavi should be commended for his great job.

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.

I'm sad to say this location has closed, but when it was open it was a great spot in the middle of…read moretown where you could hang out, enjoy different items from different restaurants and generally have a good time. There's not much to say in terms of service, it's like a combination food hall and ghost kitchen where you order off a tablet, get a number and food comes out to you from a big shared kitchen in the back. They're speedy and got my order right so no complaints. As for their halal smashburgers, they were delicious. Pricey yes, but considering how many other halal spots were open around here at the time, definitely a solid choice for the locals. They had a few other options included fries which were enjoyable as well. So here's hoping they come back to Conroe in the future, because if they do I'll be the first one there to get another Smashburger Combo!

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!

My friend and I were at Oyster Creek Park doing our steps and suddenly we got hungry. Pulled out my…read morephone to see where to eat. Ly's Kitchen popped up. Yay. Here we go. We were greeted by a helpful employee who sat us down. Looking at the menu was like, wow, so many choices. Since it was still lunchtime, my friend ordered the lunch special. I ordered noodles, one pho for now and Singaporean Rice Noodles for later. I asked about a dish with pepper icon. He said it was medium spicy. I took precaution and skipped it. The rice noodles had a pepper icon and yeah, it was spicier than I expected. I loved my pho and the broth was mmm... mmm... good. Very delicious. My friend loved his spicy chicken lunch box. We shall be back soon.

Exceeded all our expectations. great flavorful food served fresh with hearty serving sizes.read more

Hole in the wall place but it is very good. Didn't expect it to be that good when I walked in but I…read morewill be going back. Not a place to sit down and eat. It is inside the corner store but they know what they are doing. Would always suggest for a good meal.

i've eaten here sooo many times and here's a comprehensive review:…read more to begin, everything tastes quite fresh and the choice of ingredients for the bowls including the chick peas, jalapeños, and sauce are all excellent. the rice here is good and the chicken tastes great. let's talk price. this place can be quite expensive, especially if you are ordering something like a shawarma. personally, i wouldn't just because the amount you get for the price is quite small. for the rice platters, id say it's also a touch expensive for the size, however, there is a deal occasionally on uber eats where you can buy one get one. uber eats of course charges enough in service fees and delivery to basically charge you the full amount anyway, but if you have uber one or some other deals you could get these on an excellent deal. now, i LOVE my halal food, and there really aren't many options for good halal-cart style halal food in college station and even considering that, i find myself missing abu omar when im away from cstat. but when im here, i usually pass by the cart just because the prices are too high to justify eating regularly. i'd definitely suggest running some deals so atleast on certain days its more accessible for students. with that out of the way, id recommend trying a rice platter from abu omar. the staff is nice, the packaging is nice, and the food comes out decently fast. it tastes great and *if* you enjoy it relatively soon after getting it (i.e. your delivery didn't take a long time to arrive, if ordered) you can typically enjoy it quite warm, which is awesome. personally, ill definitely keep eating and enjoying the food from here and keep wishing there were better recurring deals or prices across the menu. taste: 9.5/10 price: 6.5/10 overall: 8/10! a solid, classic halal food cart option in cstat. one of few choices for great halal food. give them a try, but know it's a bit expensive for a student's meal.

I love abu omar Italian shawrma zinger shawrma rap fries 100% definitely recommend this placeread more

I had the pleasure of dining at Lama Mediterranean, a cozy yet upscale spot tucked away on a quiet…read morecorner of The Woodlands. Walking in, I immediately noticed the warm lighting, stylish décor, and the soft hum of conversation. it felt like stepping into a hidden gem. We started with their signature Lentil Soup, and let me tell you, they set the tone for the night: creamy, perfectly seasoned, and just the right amount of indulgent. For my main course, I chose the seared Family Platter. The beef Kabab was cooked medium-exactly as requested, juicy and tender. The service was outstanding -- Romeo and Jordan were very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and timed everything just right. It's always a plus when you feel genuinely welcomed instead of just rushed through your meal. For dessert, we had The Trio Blakava, and their Tiramisu cake. Prices were reasonable, but for the quality of food, atmosphere, and service, it felt completely justified. I'll definitely be back, especially to try their brunch, which I've heard is just as impressive. Thanks Romeo, and Jordan for making my birthday feel special.

Diamond in the rough. Don't let the location stop you from coming here. Super nice folks working…read morehere! By owner Ali's suggestion, we had the Persian dinner for 2. It was a ton of food! Lamb, chicken & beef. Beef was my personal favorite along with the hummus. So smooth and tasty! Edwardo took very good care of us. Wonderful service and atmosphere. The tea served at the end was a delightful touch. Nice open outdoor patio area as well. I can't wait to go on Friday or Saturday to see the belly dancers. This place is clean and well maintained. Bathrooms were nice and clean as well. For something a little different for dinner, go eat here. It's well worth it!

Great! It takes a bit to get the food but well worth it! Will come back again and again!read more

Its great if you find their open. Their hours are always contrary to what is posted. Call before. I…read morewas just told via phone they are only open in evenings now.

Great flavors, fast service, first time here. We had bowls with tons of meat and fixings…read more We will be back!

Ssssssssloooooowwwwwww No greeting, place order on computer…read moreand hope they acknowledge you. The employees move with little purpose; and the place isn't busy. It's ironic because the business advertises all the accolades of good customer service. Which isn't the case. I don't blame them, I blame the company for not incentivizing them enough to care. Try harder. Now the food: Really good overall. Hot and fresh. The basmati rice and fries, however, were under seasoned. Lamb could be more flavorful as well. Conclusion: TKS is what happens when you go corporate. Complete loss of identity. Not unexpected, but disappointing.

We visited Wok and Karahi a few months ago and had a good experience…read more The staff was very friendly, I even spoke to the owner on the phone regarding the food briefly. He was very kind. Plenty of parking out front and easy to find. The food is good, the tastes are there. Some dishes are better than others, so it's definitely a bit of trial and error to really pick what's best for you. The prices are amazing! We all got lunch specials and they were massive! Enough to share, and perhaps if it's your first time as it was ours, sharing may be the way to go! Lovely indo-Pak Chinese! Clean restaurant and dedication to flavors. What's not to love?! Cheers to authentic flavors, good eats, and solid memories Yelpers! Xx

My husband and I just had a late lunch at Wok and Karahi, the place is very clean, and the staff is…read morevery friendly and helpful. We wanted to try 1 dish of each specialty, so we ordered of course a Lamb Karahi, this is a very special dish, comes in a hot wok like plate, very traditional Pakistani, the flavor, texture and aroma of this dish is so unique, definitely a must, we asked level 2 spice and it was wonderful. We also had the Chana Masala, this is the best Chana I've tried, so garlicky, so good, the chickpeas had the perfect texture as well, again mild on the spiciness, just great. We also had Chicken Szechuan chaomein, great noodles, the Szechuan flavor on this dish was just spot on. I'm so happy we came to try this place, I can confidently say and confirm this is one of the best places to eat in Houston. I can't recommend just one dish, but don't skip the Chana Masala.