Royal Roastery is a roastery offering freshly roasted nuts, baklava, Turkish delight, ice cream,…read moreknafeh, desserts, Arab drinks, juices, and shakes. When I stopped by on a weekday evening at 9pm it was packed. They had stations setup throughout the store to order different goods, which helped to alleviate the rush. Knafeh ($6) - They offered 2 types of knafeh, one with cheese and one with custard. I went with the one made with Nabulsi cheese and topped with shredded phyllo, and soaked in sugar syrup. It was warm, crispy and delicious! Karak tea ($5) - This milk tea drink was made with aromatic spices, primarily cardamom, cloves, ginger and cloves. I was happy to see they used whole milk instead of evaporated milk. The drink was incredibly rich and creamy and tasted great. Turkish delight ($18 / lb.) - This was extremely fresh, soft and chewy, made with cornstarch, sugar, nuts. Some of the varieties I tried had chocolate and/or fruits. The baklava here was fresh made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and held together with some honey. The nut offerings here included, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and a few more. Overall I was impressed with everything they offered here with the exception of the nuts, which I thought were just ok. I'd definitely return if I was in the area.

The desserts here are fun, unique, and very different from what you find at most places. My only…read morecomplaint is the lack of labeling for many of the products. For example, with the Turkish delights and ice cream selections, only a few items are labeled. For most of them, you have to guess the flavor or ingredients. When I asked questions, there was a language barrier, and the staff member behind the counter was unable to clearly explain what the items were in English. This can be especially frustrating for customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions. In the U.S., I would expect all flavors and ingredients to be clearly labeled so customers can make informed choices. Even if staff members are not fluent in English, having accurate labels for flavors and ingredients would greatly improve the customer experience. The desserts themselves are excellent, but better product labeling would make the experience much more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

My husband stopped by this place last weekend after being told they had great Middle Eastern…read moredesserts(BY ME) the same as our former favorite place that has temporarily closed down. I was told these owners bought that place and are remodeling, I won't mention the name , but I spoke to a man last weekend who told me it was indeed true, but they were still remodeling. He said give it another month or so. I said OK, we will try you all out. OMG!! The date Maamoul was out of this world!! The other desserts were very good! I don't EVEN CARE if that other place reopens because the Maamoul ALONE was worth switching loyalty! I will include pictures of everything my husband bought that day. The only caveat is my husband said it was a beautiful cafe( you're going to pay for that) and everything came up to about $27 he said, a little pricey, but that Maamoul literally brought tears to my eyes!

I tried the mango and raspberry dessert, and unfortunately both were disappointing. The mousse…read moreinside was partially melted and the outer shell was extremely thick, so when I bit into it, it just fell apart and made a mess. There was barely any fruit filling inside, which made it feel underwhelming overall. I also asked about the flavor of the mushroom-shaped dessert, and the employee behind the counter didn't know. He had to ask someone else, and when he came back to answer me, he spoke so quietly I still couldn't understand what he said. For two small desserts, the total was nearly $30, which definitely didn't match the quality or experience. Sadly, I wouldn't return

I ordered a charcuterie board for my 9 year old's birthday party. It was beautiful and delivered on…read moretime and very courteously. All the parents stayed to graze. The quality was really good. Really great service. I will probably order more in the future!

They made an excellent charcuterie board for the engagement party I was organizing. I was happy to…read moreallow them to decide what would go into the board, since I am not familiar with charcuterie foods and did not want to be stuck with option paralysis. We ultimately loved the cheese and fruit selection - there were some interesting cheeses in there that we were glad to get to try. Pick-up was smooth and timely. I would use them again for special occasions in future.

As someone with deep Creole roots from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, I don't take Cajun and Creole food…read morelightly--it's in my blood. Herbert's Specialty Meats on Richmond near the Galleria instantly took me back home. The moment you walk in, the number of items from Louisiana is delightful Their boudin, seasonings, and prepared items reminded me so much of my grandmother's gumbo, boudin, and rich, slow-cooked stews--comfort food that warms your soul. You can taste the authenticity and love in everything they make. This is the kind of place that understands balance, spice, and tradition. Customer service was excellent--friendly, patient, and genuinely happy to help you find exactly what you're craving. There are tons of choices, whether you're stocking up for a cookout or just grabbing something to satisfy that Cajun craving. For anyone missing Louisiana flavors or wanting the real deal in Houston, Herbert's is a must-stop. It feels like a little piece of "The Boot"

Have been ordering/eating Herbert's food for 20+ years. Their stuffed chickens, boudin, étouffée,…read moregumbo, stuffed jalapeños, stuffed fish, shrimp are all amazing! 100% recommend. They have 3 locations including the Woodlands & Dairy Ashford. I live in Phoenix and have it shipped. Great to have in the freezer to pop in the oven for a quick meal or to host a dinner party! Owners are great guys! The store has all kinds of goodies to take home. Love the atmosphere!

The Cottage Grocery is such a gem. It's this cozy little spot on Joanel where you can grab coffee,…read morea breakfast taco, a fully prepared dinner to take home, a bottle of wine, and a box of cookies all in one stop. Basically if you want to look like you cooked but didn't, this is your place. The chicken salad is famous for a reason. It sells out constantly and I get why. The pastries and cookies are fantastic, the soups and casseroles actually taste homemade (better than homemade, honestly), and everything is made fresh in-house daily. I've grabbed their chicken tetrazzini for lazy weeknights more times than I'd like to admit. Staff is sweet, the space is adorable, and the wine selection is surprisingly solid for such a small shop. Great for dinner parties, host gifts, a quick lunch, or just treating yourself.

Absolutely loved this spot, but the only reason I took away a star is because we dined inside and…read moreit was so warm! Granted it was a hot Houston day outside, but the AC inside just wasn't doing it for us. That being said, this was my first visit to Cottage Grocery and I was pleasantly surprised! Everything sounded so delicious it was hard to choose! We split a summer salad and pretzel bun ham and Swiss sandwich (both of which were delicious) and had Teddy graham lattes (YUM). The coffee and pastry shop inside was so cute! And they had so many great to-go fresh meal options. Will definitely try to come back another time!

The mass amount of selection from this store is amazing. The fresh breads, sweets, and olive bar is…read moreamazing. The staff has always been helpful when needing help. The ambiance of the store is very welcoming and easy to navigate.

I come here often because they always have the items I need! They have a large variety of things…read morewhich is always nice since it gives me the opportunity to try new things easily! I love that they always have fresh bread and that there are always options in the bakery. The prices on meat are a little bit pricey compared to other places but everything is always clean and everyone is very helpful!

Or via DoorDash after reading rave reviews about this place. I must say these are some of the best…read morepupusas I've ever had. Love how many vegetarian options they have. Every pupusa was pack full of flavor. This may be my new favorite pupusa place in Houston. My only negative feedback is that when you order 6 or more pupusas you would think they would give you more than one bag of salsa and slaw. There should have been at least two bags of slaw and two bags of salsa. I will definitely order from this place again.

We ventured out for pupusas. Did Google search. Chose this cafe. La Sultana is also a panderia…read more One item looked interesting. I will get next time. Quesadilla de arroz. I bought several papusas. I never knew there were different kinds: fajita, bean, pumpkin, pork and cheese, mixed meat, mushroom, and others. Customer service excellent. So far had the fajita pupusas. Good flavor. They were very good. We will be back.

Beware! I asked the guy behind the counter for two chickens,…read morebut he refused and told me to grab them from the shelf instead. I specifically requested fresh chicken from the walk-in fridge, but he flat out refused and insisted I take the pre-packed ones, claiming he had "just packed them." From past experience, I know the shelved chicken has a strange taste. After doing some research, I found out it comes from the absorbent pad under the meat. What he really meant by "just packed" was that they simply repack the same chicken over and over, slapping on a new "packed on" date sticker every day. Meanwhile, the meat sits there for who knows how long until it starts absorbing that pad's taste. This practice is misleading and unacceptable. I walked out without buying anything, even though I needed other items like flour and oil. I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

One of the best Halal Market in Reseda. Best prices on halal…read moreand fresh meats. Go and check it out