First time to Bahel and we were looking forward to it! Located in a little strip, parking was easy…read moreenough. When we walked in it wasn't too busy, but business did pick up throughout our visit. Service was quick, which was very nice. Our food came out pretty quick. We started with Sambusas, both meat and veggie. They were hot and delicious! Well seasoned, and we'll stuffed. The veggie actual had more of spice to it, which I enjoyed. Awaze Tibs were very tasty. I really enjoyed the 12 veggie combo, it serves plenty when grazing in groups. We also had beers, and a round of something more traditional that I do not remember the name of. It was like a mix of beer and wine, no carbonation. We had a group of 8 and split up all the things. Very easy. Would definitely go back.

While the Ethiopian food scene is not one of Houston's strengths (#1) but if the ones here were as…read moreimpressive as Bahel, it would be an embarrassment of injera riches. They've managed to distinguish themselves as an outstanding dining option in the Gulfton area, and somehow maintains cultural authenticity with its unique integration of a restaurant and mini-mart all under one roof. While they've only been open a handful of years, they've managed to become Houston's highest rated Ethiopian spot. They've managed to do so with a combination of adapting to the area, making the cuisine approachable to novices, providing excellent service, and above all, keeping the food fresh and tasty. The interior does a good job of showcasing their roots, through traditional attire in display and cultural pieces throughout the dining area. There is indoor and outdoor seating, which includes a large private room for group fun. The mart itself is expectedly small, but functional with a limited number of imported goods for purchase.There are also TVs playing international games while locals come in and chow down, communal style. I ordered the #2 combination from their "all time favorite" section, which includes chikina tibs, doro, and two vegetarian dishes (whole lentil stew, and dinich wot potato stew). I was warned by the server that the portions would be overwhelming, but I was not the least bit intimidated. Then the platter arrived and indeed, the portions were stacked. This meal would have been doable for 3 people, but I still managed to take out a majority of it after many furious scoops from their incredibly fluffy injera, which was tangy and full balanced with nice elasticity. The spices were strong, but the flavor was addicting. Overall, everything was exceptionally prepared and despite being incredibly full, I still managed to continually shovel most everything into my mouth. Service was busy, but was kind and considerate. I'm already planning a return visit, but with hungry reinforcements to help me conquer a much larger platter. From top to bottom, this is my kind of establishment and one that I am looking forward to eating at over and over again. __________ (#1) Just trying to be like you, D.C.

Lucy was a fantastic restaurant and cultural experience! I went with a couple friends who had never…read morehad Ethiopian food so our server, Milano, served up some injera with a plethora of food options. She also made sure we tried the traditional coffee complete with the incense and everything. We had our coffee with honey and even though I'm not a huge fan of coffee, I was delightfully surprised. At the end we asked about the clothes and were encouraged to try them on and get a picture. Milano was so kind and helpful to us! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to have an Ethiopian experience.

Got to go on a Sunday Funday with some of of our young adults Bible group to this Ethiopian…read moreRestaurant near Chinatown. I've been wanting to try it and so we had a few folks that joined! We were pleasantly surprised! The restaurant was very big and we saw a lot of local Ethiopians so I knew it was going to be authentic and yummy! I think they had a problem with the AC and had large fans all around and when we sat, the owner was so sweet and moved a fan near us so it was still comfortable. The photos didn't do the food justice because the spices made each dish so different and delightful! I got the lemon eggplant hummus with homemade pita and I wish I had a bucket of it because it was DIVINE! We got a menagerie of food; chicken beef, veggie but they also serve goat and lamb. I loved the beef (Awaze Tibs)- so tender, tasty and flavorful. It was served with salad, rice and their bread called Enjera. I spoke to the owner, Suzzani, and she educated me on how it is made... it's kind of like their version of sourdough. They let it ferment 3 days and it's like a very spongey flat bread that it rolled up. It was not like anything I had before... a little tangy/sour (but in a good way) due to fermentation. Anyway, they serve a big portion for the price so most of us had food to go. They accommodate big parties and have a stage too. She said business has been light so I hope yall take a trip here and try this wonderful place!

I had this for at a catered event. The jollof rice was delicious as was the stew. The beef was…read morestill fairly tender and the severs were kind.

Nastiest egusi i every had !! Bewaree i tasted like goat shit and the plantain where dry the meat…read morewas dry also i threw everything away

This is my old school favorite restaurant to go to regularly in Houston. The service is wonderful…read more The food is incredible. The ambience is so calm and inviting. If you've never tried Ethiopian food, you are missing out. Take advantage of the vegetable and the meat platter, which they will combine. It is a food feast for the eyes, and the senses.

I had a pretty good experience at blue Nile. The food was pretty delicious & the ambiance was nice…read more It was a little expensive & I thought the service could've been a little better We got the family platter - the Ethiopian traditional family size special. It was a lot of food! We had a group of 7 people & it +appetizers was the perfect size for everyone. It was really fun to sample everything too - there were definitly some standouts like the door wot and the beef kibbe. The sambusas were also delicious! Definitly a standout. The honey wine was good too. Ambiance was very nice. It felt intimate and small. I do think service was a little slow. It took little bit for the food & towards the end of the meal we had to flag down the waitress a few times. Overall a good experience though. Definitly worth a try

If a con escaped from prison and vanished into thin air, we'd all ask... where did the Congo?…read more However you look at it it's pretty awesome to have a Congolese Restaurant in Houston. It's pretty crazy that it's not on Yelp, yet here it is with cheap prices and friendly service hidden away in a corner mall right across from Red Wok. I need to try more dishes before I do a thorough review but this is definitely a five-star place that everybody should check out.

Despite the only other review, this is not a restaurant. It's a sparsely stocked market that only…read moretangentially focuses on African food. If you're looking for Top Ramen, you've come to the right place.

Delicious. I ordered the sampler platter and I truly enjoyed each bite. It was spicy and packed…read morewith flavor. Food took about 20 minutes which wasn't bad. I would definitely come back here!

We were interested in trying this place and dined in for our experience. There were several parties…read moreenjoy a meal and a few more waiting for their to-go orders, so seemed popular. We were allowed to seat ourselves. Unfortunately, the empty table we picked was still dirty with food crumbs and stray hairs. We ordered the fufu with egusi stew and suya ribs. After waiting ~15 minutes, they informed me that the ribs they had did not have a lot of meat on it and asked if they could substitute some suya beef with the ribs, which I agreed to. The food came out very fresh and looked quite delicious. Egusi flavor is a bit mild and the fufu was a very interesting texture but did not have much flavor on its own. The ribs had an excellent char to it and smokey flavor. The meat was not chewy but very hard to pull off the bone. The suya beef had similar flavor to the ribs but a bit on the dry side. The jollof rice that came on the side did not have much flavor to it to be honest. Overall, a good experience to try Nigerian food but could benefit from better cleaning.

Probably the best Indian food place in Houston. Great service, great ambiance. Have been here at…read moreleast once a month. Reproducible and repeatable quality.

I think this is a classic! It has such good food…read more It had one of the best garlic naan I've tried in Houston. It was delicious. The veggie and chicken samosas were also sooo good! I highly recommend. There's around 50 people worth of seating. It is a homey interior with wooden seats and tables. They had so many options and it was very tasty, but although I liked how the chicken karahi tasted, something inside it didn't sit will with my stomach. I'm sure it might just be that my body wasn't used to something side this dish. Worth going for another try though! My party really liked the Paneer, butter chicken and tiki masala.

For me, the debate is settled. Avesta is the Top Dog, but Reza did come strong with a silver…read more Beef Koobideh. 5/5. Succulent juicy skewers of beef kabob. Tender. Enjoyed it with salad. Combo platter 3. 4.5/5 Beef skewer with Cornish hen. Served with FF and salad. Very good. Couple pieces of chicken in the end were burnt Hummus. 4.5/5. Also delicious. Smooth creamy texture. Kashke B. Eggplant. 5/5 Rich creamy texture. It was pretty good. Mint lemonade. 5/5. I actually ordered 2. Since the first was so refreshing and thirst quenching. I had to go for seconds. Their Naan was actually better than Avesta. It just had a better flavor and texture to it. Service was excellent. Our server was attentive and friendly. There was plenty of seating inside. I had a nice peaceful lunch.

First time and I absolutely love the food here. By far I would say this is the best Persian food I…read moreever had. I got the Reza #3, chicken is super juicy and the charred taste was smoky and fresh. The beef was grounded but very juicy as well. The flavor is well balanced, came with a side of salad, it was little too vinaigrette for me but my boyfriend loves it. He got the Reza #2, chicken was mostly breast I think so was more dry, but still tasted great with the hummus. Overall, the experience was pleasant and we will be back again. Service was fast and friendly, they offered complimentary hot tea at the end too, was very fragrant and refreshing after a homey meal. Interior was nicely decorated in a modern vibe, simple and aesthetic. Parking is ample. I also saw a lot of people ordering their mint lemonade, which I will try next time! Seems like it's so popular