Great food. We had a problem with the coke machine and Alberto went above and beyond to make…read morethings right. Thanks, Alberto!

Great food. Very fresh. The staff was very helpful with me deciding what to eat. I recommend the…read morekebab shop

Sunday family dinners are usually Middle Eastern kabobs. Last visit was with seven family members…read more Nice to get a plate filled with kabobs, chicken, lamb or salmon, served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables. We usually substitute the rice for Persian salad. Diced cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions with a Persian dressing. My favorite. For something different, try the fesenjan. Chicken served with a pomegranate, walnut and saffron stew served with basmati rice. So tangy and sweet. Love this one! Add some hummus, whipped feta or warm eggplant dip while you wait for dinner. Parking is easy. Make a reservation for a weekend dinner or lunch.

My girlfriend and I were looking for something a bit different in the area and decided to have our…read morefirst try on Persian food at Kasra. I must say I have to echo her review, as we were blown away by the flavors. The restaurant was packed, and the decor was fancy but comfortable. One look at the interior and clientele already convinced me this place would be authentic. We opted to try 2 different combos, the Kasra and seafood combo, so we could share and try a bit of everything. It's hard to pick a favorite, all the proteins were flavorful and tender. The rice was a whole talking point just by itself. I often get bored with plain old white rice, so I'm glad Kasra seasons their rice well. The portions were very generous as well, they left me full after cleaning up that whole plate. This was an excellent introduction to Persian cuisine for me, we got lucky that we chose a place that would leave a great first impression!

Unfortunately I have not been down here in years, but I make it a point to stop in whenever I am…read moreand today I was lucky enough to not only see the owner in person but also to have a fabulous gyro sandwich which is much better than I remember it to be. My girlfriend had the pomegranate eggplant stew she swears by it. Clearly the fresh made naan is a "must have" with EVERYTHING!!!

Aladdin has been around for as long as I can remember. My dad used to drive by it when I was a kid,…read moreand I always wondered about it. Now as an adult, I have a free will and love coming here for mediterranean food whenever I am in the area. Many options, and the food comes out fresh, made to order. I just took my boyfriend here and he is shocked that he didn't try this place sooner. I ordered the lamb gyro plate while he got the lamb kabob. Both taste great! The lamb kabob was very juicy. Our sides consisted of caramelized onion hummus, creamy pasta, cucumber salad, roasted cauliflower, and tabouli. All were very good, especially the hummus. Their pita bread is so soft, probably the best pita bread in Houston! Really made the hummus even better.

Foreign Grill was decent. I didn't realize until I got there that it's a part of a food hall. Comfy…read morebooth seating and free wifi. Should've checked for plugs to see whether it could be a study/work spot. I found this place after going to a lovely Georgian spot in NY. Had to share the Kachapuri experience with the fam at home. But the hubby didn't feel like that much cheese (5 types, to be exact) tonight, and he opted for the plov plus some sort of dumpling (I picked khinkali based on the kind cashier's recommendation). Plov: I very rarely order rice dishes anywhere outside of the goat biriyani at Himalayas, but this turned out to be the best dish there. The lamb was so tender and the sauerkraut paired perfectly. The flavors were on point - but the dish was pretty small, and that I have a problem with. If a rice dish is $17 before tax, at least make it sizable. 4/5 due one point being docked for portion size. Khinkali: Really wanted to like this but at $17 for 4 dumplings, they needed to be phenomenal - and they didn't deliver. I like that they handmake it at the restaurant. I don't like that it was SO oversalted. So. Salty. And parts of the dough were undercooked. 2/5 Borscht: I added the borscht because a) I love borscht but more because b) the khinkali was so salty (have I said that yet?) and I was looking for something to balance it out. I even asked as I was ordering if it's not very salty. I hadn't ordered it originally because I didn't think a bowl of soup was worth $15 before tax. But I got it anyway, and I can say: 1. It's good - but still quite salty, and 2. It comes in an even smaller bowl than I had thought; 3. I still don't think it's worth it. 3.5/5 overall So that comes out to 3.17 stars on the food front. I'd give the cashier/cook/waitress 5/5 (maybe she owns it? Or is the manager?) though. For ambiance, I would give 3/5. If I ask myself how the visit was, I'd say it was ok but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. For me that's a solid 3/5.

This was my first time having Ukrainian food. We ordered lamb khinkali, khachapuri, and chicken…read moresamsa. 1. Lamb khinkali-- no flavor at all. Felt like I was eating unseasoned, fatty lamb. The broth also had no flavor and was just liquid fat. (Yes I am aware lamb is a fatty meat but this was an extreme amount). I ate a bite and gave up. I couldn't get myself to eat another bite. It wasn't for me. 2 khachapuri--it was served piping hot. Was pretty good. The bread was soft and rich with the creamy and heavy filling. 3. Chicken samsa-- no for me. I had a few bites and then realized the chicken is really chicken etc. meaning it was chicken and whatever parts of the chicken (cartilage, collagen, fat etc.) if you're not used to eating this, it's a very strange texture. The pastry was flaky and crisp and the sauce it came with had some flavor but the filling lacked salt and basically seasoning. It came with a carrot salad(?) which had a strange after taste. I love all things veggies and I couldn't take more than a bite. The ambiance is a food hall with very loud music and super casual vibes. The price is very high for a food hall. We paid $55 (including two water bottles). If your meat has fillers (meat parts)--shouldn't it be cheaper? This place isn't for me sadly. I won't be coming back. Wishing them the best.

Some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. Took about 30 minutes for it to cook and it's worth…read moreit. Crispy and super flavorful. It's so so good And you get a lot of food for the price. The inside was clean and staff was very nice.

Big portion but very oily baba ganouj and the beef tasted odd... the chicken shawarma was good but…read moreit threw me off bc usually I like beef better it just tasted very odd to me. Pita bread was not good either.

Came here to celebrate a good friend's birthday and wasn't disappointed by their service nor food…read more Service was top-notched. We were seated promptly despite not having the full party. We appreciated that kind gesture. Every food item on the menu looked delicious. I decided on the Lamb Rack. Loved the texture of the lamb and loved the basmati rice. Lamb was cooked perfectly, and the rice was very fragrant. We were offered a complimentary Persian Ice Cream Sandwich which had an unique flavor. It wouldn't be a flavor for everyone, but to me, it was a perfect ending to a great entree as it was light and mildly sweet. Note that not all food options are halal. Their website is updated with the information and you could also ask the server for clarification. Absolutely adore the interior. The restaurant could get loud but still bearable. Complimentary valet parking is available. Self-parking is also available. Highly recommend to make reservation as the restaurant does get crowded during peak hours.

It's ok to have a February birthday in September. Why not? It's still 2026, and when your favorite…read morepeople are around you, each day will find an excuse to celebrate. Since this place was a surprise venue for me, as soon as I saw the name "Rumi," I knew nothing could go wrong with it. I collected so many of Rumi's books, and having them around me makes me feel very peaceful. My family in Houston waited six months to celebrate my birthday due to my health issues, and I feel so blessed to have them around me. This place is always crowded, so please make a reservation even on weekdays. We went on weekdays, and even then we got a reservation for 8:45 pm. But honestly, every effort was worth it. We got there on time. Velet parking is available, but if you want to avoid more waiting, pass the restaurant, and you will see a big parking lot. We walked in and loved the interior, but it was very crowded with happy faces. We were seated in 5 minutes and started enjoying the ambiance and decor. It's a beautiful place to celebrate precious moments with your family and friends. Everyone loved our server, Zack, and his presence and approach. He talks so kindly with each of us. His recommendations were so good that we found every kind of dish for everyone, including vegetarian options. We started with sides, Thanks to Zack.

First time I tried this. Got the platter for 2. Authentic…read more The taste really surprised me. Fire grilled, chicken goat and booed kebabs, and a large lamb shank cooked buttery in the middle of the rice. The rice was specially cooked, flavorful, and really yummy. They don't try to kill you with salt. Food does not need extra salt to enhance your pallet. Always a good sign showing a chefs co fence with their food. And the size of the platter is generous. It could feed 4 people. Definitely a recommend if you like grilled meats and rice. Comes with sliced turnip, cucumber, fresh mint leaves and fresh parsley. I'll be going back to try other menu items for sure. High recommend.

Houston has a stunning Afghani restaurant scene, and Tolo Kabab House is one of its stars. Located…read morein a small strip center across from PlazAmericas (the former Sharpstown Mall), you are warmly welcomed, and as soon as you order, you can partake in free tea and soup. The chicken kababs were full of flavor, served over naan on giant skewers. The mantoo were delightful bites. And, as we were eating, a free dessert was set out, a cool refreshing pudding, the perfect antidote for a hot humid Houston summer day. The service was friendly, as were the fellow diners, who engaged us in conversation. I can't wait to return - consider me a fan!

Went to Darband on the recommendation from a co-worker. Parking lot could be bigger! The food was…read morefantastic! Just a little "hole in the wall" restaurant on Hillcroft. You go to the counter to order your food and pick it up, that was not a problem. The beef and chicken kubideh was very good, as well as the rice. The naan was soft and hummus was creamy and delicious. Highly recommend this place for Persian food in Houston that will not break the bank.

We came in a half hour before they closed. First time here…read more No one explained the order, pay and delivery process. We were just told to sit down, only on the right side of the dining area. Thought they would bring out the food. They rang a bell and called out a number. I looked at my receipt, saw the number and told my husband that we had to pick it up. It looks like a full service restaurant, but it's not. My husband walked up to the cashier's counter, expecting the order. The cashier pointed him to the other dining area. It was just placed on top of the food case, no counter. Someone verified it was our order before he took it. I'm short and if I were picking up a bowl of their lentil soup and can't see if the soup is level, there could be a spill. The lamb shank was good, but we had to ask for the sauce that normally comes with it. She brought it. The butter was melted, so dripped over the rice easily. I guess it was too much to ask that the bread plate include feta cheese like at other Persian restaurants. I don't recommend coming in late as the bread was very hard. Dipping it in the sauce helped.

I had a good experience with Kasra Persian grill. The service was good, the food was yummy & I felt…read moreit was a great value. We had a larger party & ended up getting the family platter to split. We also got sides of the hummus and garlic sauce. Their hummus was really delicious! Definitely a standout. All the different kebabs on the family platter were yummy. I liked the chicken kubideh kebab the best! It was nice and juicy w/ good flavor. The jujeh, chicken kebab, and kubideh were all good, but could've been a bit more juicy for my tastes. But overall everything was yummy. The rices were good too - I liked the baghali the most. Ambiance was nice, it was pretty crowded and a bit on the louder, but had a nice and welcoming vibe. They had some interesting artwork. And value was great, it ended up not being too expensive for our table of 6. You can call and make a reservation, I recommend this on weekends as the place was pretty packed. Also - there's a parking garage in the middle of rice village with 2hrs free parking. Definitly recommend that as well because street parking can be hard to find

I had read through Yelp that people could stand around outside waiting for a long time to get in…read moreduring peak hours because the food is so good. I have grown to trust the people who write reviews, so we went around 5:30-5:45 during the week; it turned out to be a good idea. There were just a few tables that had two, three, and four people. I've been going to restaurants for a long time and for those of you that also go, the moment you walk in there's a smell of food being prepared that wafts out from the kitchen. It's a good smell at Kasra. It was a tad early to get a true vibe, but I didn't care; I wasn't there for the vibe. Our waitress was great and knew what she was talking about. Friendly and polite, she checked on us frequently to make sure we were getting what we wanted. The food was very good and we enjoyed the different tastes from cold to hot appetizers. Make sure you try the hummus I don't stand in any line for anything, but that said if you're looking for the complete experience then go on the weekend around dinner time.

Clean, modern, and bright decor. Big windows and high…read moreceilings make it feel spacious. Service is a walk up counter, with eat in or take away options. The sandwiches are unique, very tasty, and huge. (Bring a friend and a knife, and split one). The kabob meat is done just right, and it's juicy without being greasy. The bread has a wonderful thin crust pizza type of texture, with just enough crunch on the outside, and just enough chewy on the inside. The purple cabbage inside is a nice twist, adding some texture, and a German feel to the sandwich. I could definitely do this again.

Went here for the second time, really like the chicken doner it's fulfilling and has the right…read moreamount of veggies. My husband and I got the original - chicken and beef with fries The ambiance is casual and the service is good. Both meals costed $35 with two drinks. The fries came each with a sauce which is very good!