Some of the best Persian food in town! Avesta has some of the most rich and juicy high quality food…read morethat hits the spot. From generous portions to amazing naan bread I love love coming here. Their cherry rice is just top tier here and it goes so well. I had never had cherry rice before coming here and I'm hooked!. From the pictures you can see its quite a generous portions of rice so you'll be pretty full by the end of it. Kabobs beef/chicken, always extremely fresh, juicy, and rich in flavor. Hummus with the complimentary naan goes so well together I've came back year after years and am happy to report that their quality has remained the same. I always recommend Avesta when it comes to Persian food!

Avesta Persian Restaurant delivers a well-rounded dining experience with a warm, inviting ambiance…read moreand genuinely friendly service that makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. It's the kind of spot that works just as well for a casual dinner as it does for a relaxed night out with friends or family. We started off with the lentil soup, which was comforting and flavorful--light yet satisfying, with a nice balance of spices. The hummus was smooth, creamy, and elevated even more by the complimentary fresh bread, which came out warm and perfectly baked--easily one of the highlights of the meal. For mains, the Koobideh Combination stole the show. The kababs were juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly, with that classic smoky flavor that makes Persian kabobs so good. Definitely the standout dish and a must-order. The Salmon & Chicken combo was equally impressive--both proteins were tender, nicely grilled, and paired beautifully with the saffron rice and grilled vegetables, giving you a great mix of flavors and textures. We also tried the Soujuk & Cheese Lahmajun, which added a nice twist to the meal. It had a crispy base with rich, savory toppings, and the cheese brought everything together really well--great for sharing. Avesta is a solid go-to for Persian cuisine in Houston. Between the quality of the kababs, fresh bread, and overall flavor, everything hit the mark. Pair that with the great atmosphere and welcoming staff, and it's definitely a place worth coming back to

I ordered the Beef Barg with Dill Rice last night. It was really well made, charbroiled as kabobs…read moreshould, marinated very nicely, easy to cut and very delicious. It didn't have that metallic, irony taste like liver which I hate thankfully either. The tomatoes were juicy and charred well with a refreshing taste. The dill rice was full of dill, lima beans and a pleasant, balanced earthy aroma as well as butter / oil too. I get it almost every time. Very welcoming, friendly and efficient service as well. The Iranian food is excellent from this cafe.

Came here for a lunch with the SO while we were in the area…read more We ordered the appetizer sampler, koobideh combo, and meat in a bowl (forgot the name but it was one of their specialities). The bread the veggies that came out were very good. The appetizer sampler we got the eggplant dish, hummus, and yogurt and shallot. The hummus was not our favorite as our other go to Persian places seem to have a smoother texture but the eggplant was good. The yogurt was pretty tangy with light shallot flavor that wasn't super detectable but it was still nice. The koobideh was juicy and the rice and tahdig that came with it was super yummy. I don't love the seasoning for the chicken koobideh but that's just a preference thing nothing was wrong or unpleasant about it. The lamb koobideh was on point. The meat that my SO had was very good as well. Beef was tender. The chicken was tender. The only thing I was confused about was that my SO was supposed to also have tahdig on his rice but didn't receive it, he just got normal rice. My SO didn't tell me until the very end of the meal though so we didn't say anything to them but it was strange to forget that part of the meal. We didn't knock them for that because my SO didn't bring it to their attention and I'm sure they would have fixed it if we told them. Service was very friendly. They kept checking on us and were very polite. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming in a strip mall but the inside is pretty. There are some other Persian places that we prefer but the tahdig and the service and the juiciness of the meat were great here. The hummus was not our favorite though which to us is a big component that we like to eat. 4/5.

This was my first time having authentic African/Sengalese food. However I came with a Sengalese and…read morea Nigerian and they both said vouched for the food as authentic. The portions are a good size and everything came out fresh. I had the Jerk chicken with plantains, my friends had the fish diti, chicken diti, and paella. Our plates were clean when we left. The restaurant is a little sparce but it was welcoming. The staff was very friendly and prepared our food with care. I hope that I get a chance to try more food in the future.

It was one of those days where we couldn't decide what to eat. I made some choices and put them in…read morea random choice picker and this is where we ended up. Senegalese food! First tip: Bring CASH to tip! The server told us the card machine is not set up to receive gratuities so she just bypassed it and said it was okay without a tip. That didn't sit well with me because I use to be in hospitality. I ended up sending her a tip via Zelle. We came on a Saturday and there was a soccer game playing. There was a small crowd of dedicated fans and they were cheering and hooting for their team. The menu was small and there were items we wanted that wasn't available. All good though because we ended up eating delicious food! Stuff we ordered: Fataya (fish)- Fried empanada with seasoned fish. Not bad, and it came with an onion dipping sauce. Jerk Chicken w/ Plantains- One of the best jerk chicken dishes I've tasted! The sweet plantains complimented the spicy chicken perfectly. Poisson Braise- Grilled tilapia. Crispy and well seasoned. I don't usually eat tilapia, but this dish was worth it! Ginger Drink and Passionfruit Lemonade- Both refreshing drinks, but too sweet for my liking. This hole in the wall gem serves up yummy west African food. It's located in a sketchy area, but don't let that intimidate you!

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.

great food very clean and the customer service is amazing 10/10 would definitely come back every…read moretime im in the area

Chili cheese spicy dog 4/5 stars Corn elote 4/5…read more Will be back to try signature mash dog next time. Their smash burger looks good as well.

Ordered takeout burgers, fries, drinks, and sides. One…read moreBurgers had no onion when it should. The sauce on the single had no flavor and the presentation was... looked like I sat on it. The fries were decent and Onion rings were good and big but pricey, the brisket Loaded Elote Cup was grease filled and pretty disgusting. there was no creamed corn. It looked like somebody dumped half a can of corn into a bowl of grease, and then threw shreds of meat and covered it with some cheese. It was just really not appealing, filled with major grease -see pic. I expected something better and felt ripped off. I think the people are friendly and location is great but the food is not necessarily something I would want to revisit.

I've been to this Peruvian restaurant a few times before because I usually like their roasted…read morechicken. This time I called in an order for tallarines saltados and two whole chickens for my family. They told me it would be ready in an hour, which was fine. When I arrived to pick it up, the owner handed me the food and casually said he replaced my tallarines with lomo saltado -- without asking me first. He said it was "a better choice" and that they were out of tallarines. I told him clearly that I did not want lomo saltado, but he kept insisting, so I just took it to avoid arguing. When we got home, the real problem started -- both chickens were undercooked, tough, and hard to chew. It was so bad that I told my kids and family not to eat any of it, and I ended up throwing everything in the trash. I paid good money for this meal, and we didn't get to eat at all. Changing an order without consent and serving raw chicken is not acceptable. I won't be coming back.

The owner is super nice, caring, and helpful upon ordering. Las Brasas currently has quite a few…read moregood deals. Specifically the lunch deal that contains 1/4 piece of a chicken and 2 sides with rice. The crispy potatoes are amazing, all for $9 with a drink as well! There are lots of space to dine in and well decorated representing the culture and an image of what the restaurant has to offer!

Its been a while since I last had Uyghur food (back home in LA) and I was pleasantly surprised to…read morefind a spot out here in Houston. This is a nicely sized spot next to the Jusgo plaza in Houston Chinatown, so plenty of parking and also food options. It's tucked in a corner but should not be written off. Its a pretty casual sitdown restaurant and we were welcomed and sat pretty quickly on a Saturday around 8:30PM. We were provided menus and started ordering everything that sounded good (within reason for 2, sorta). We ended up getting the Uyghur polo with lamb shank, Uyghur goshnaan, korma chop, garlic cucumbers, mint tea, and a yogurt for dessert. This was more than enough food for 2 but I wanted to try a bunch and this is me holding back. The Uyghur goshnaan was very crispy and the filling was flavorful and juicy, good lamb flavor and nice spices. The Uyghur polo with lamb shank was great and the pilaf had a nice sweetness with raisins that cut through some of the fatty richness of the lamb. The korma chop was also super flavorful with a nice savory sauce and noodled with an excellent texture, very QQ. I don't usually order cucumbers at Asian restaurants cause I can make a cucumber salad pretty easily at home but the one here was very good. Excellent refreshing crunch and garlic flavor to go with all the other dishes. The mint tea was also nice to wash down the mountains of food I was inhaling. I also enjoyed the yogurt, it's a thicker yogurt like a Greek yogurt and topped with honey and raisins. Again, a nice sweet/tart treat that didn't feel too heavy after everything else. I definitely need to come back as I didn't even get my big plate chicken but it'll be hard to choose between all the options. I def recommend this spot, esp if you like lamb as all the dishes we had were excellent and priced fairly for the portion and current economic situation.

Trying Uyghur food for the first time at Turan Uyghur kitchen!…read more what we got: lamb leg lamb skewers chicken plate lamb dumplings honey cake every bite was delicious! i definitely recommend the chicken plate, lamb skewers, and the honey cake. staff was very nice. this is an ethnic minority in china and such a unique food experience! staff was very nice and the space is decorated beautifully. plenty of free parking in the front!

One of the most amazing pizza places in Houston. Yes, it's small and niche but quality and care is…read moreunrivaled. Love the dough. The coffee cowboy is stellar. High quality meat. The fungi is everything I would have hoped for as someone obsessed with fresh mushrooms, truffle, and garlic. The dry rub wings are also seasoned extremely well. The fresh dill ranch dipping sauce is fantastic. Finally, the staff there is awesome and it's great to watch Masters at their craft. And they also have weekly rotations of custom pizzas To keep things fresh, no pun intended. I will definitely be back many times. Next time I'll try one of the desserts. They looked very unique.

Read all the great reviews about Tailspin Pizza so I just had to see what this was all about…read more Order two pizzas on line for pickup on a Friday evening; when I saw people sitting outside eating a few tables and others standing around waiting. From the crowd at this very small establishment I was impressed and excited to try out choices of Pepper Vodka and Pepperoni. The Pepperoni was traditional but a limited about of pepperoni as you can see in the photograph, noting about of the ordinary. The Peppered Vodka sauce was excellent, but again limited sausage. The crust was probably the best part of the pizzas. Talespin is what I'd consider an "average" pizzeria when comparing to the "non-chain" establishments around town. Still not as good as you'd get at a proper Italian restaurant, but better than Domino's or Papa John's.

In June 2026, I was excited to return to Houston for the summer, and one of the things I looked…read moreforward to most was being close to Kasra Restaurant again. Just like last year, the experience was wonderful. The food was delicious, the quality was excellent, and the service was great. I hope your team continues to thrive and succeed, and I look forward to enjoying your amazing food again in the future.

Follow up after a few more visits…read more.. Service - outstanding. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff that can recommend on your food selection and answer any questions. Atmosphere - clean and inviting environment. Food - never disappointing. Flavoursome, authentic, fresh and always delicious. You must try it! Highly recommended.

Just tried The Halal Dash for the first time! Quick and friendly service, and the French Taco with…read morebeef was 10/10! Definitely recommend adding fries inside the wrap, its takes it to another level. Grilled to perfection, loaded with fries, cheese, and choice of meet. A must-try!

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