Went to Maryz Mediterranean on a double date and really enjoyed it! I ordered the Kafta Kabob Plate…read morewith grilled shrimp, which came with salad and hummus, and the food was really good. I also had a raspberry lemon drop with tequila that I enjoyed. We sat out on the covered patio since the group wanted hookah. The atmosphere was nice, although whatever was flying around out there ate me UP. I left with about 6 bites. My only little disappointment was the garlic sauce I ordered. I'm pretty sure I received the yogurt, cucumber & mint sauce instead, and I was really looking forward to that garlicky goodness lol. Overall though, I'd definitely go back. Next time I might just bring my own garlic sauce!

UPDATE...I have been eating here since they opened their doors decades ago and this is my second…read morereview, with my first review stating I have NEVER had anything here that was not delicious!! Their food is always fresh and the flavors are always exactly what you are looking for, YUMMY! I have recently been released from the hospital, after major surgery with instructions to eat a high protein, high fiber diet and all I could think about was Mary'z food. The chicken sharwma sandwich, hummus, tabouli, yogurt/cucumber salad, grape leaves, olives, turnips and hot fresh pita bread felt like a gift from heaven to my body. In recent years my husband and I always call in our order and pick it up; it is always exactly right and still hot when we get home, even though we live about 15 minutes away. And although I have actually never been inside, after their gorgeous remodel, my husband says it is lovely. Mary'z has never disappointed me and this time she is actually giving me strength and drive to heal and get well. So one day I can actually go inside to experience their beautiful decor. Thank you Mary'z for being a delcious and dependable restaurant! A MUST visit in Houston!! CD

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.

We went to the Butcher's Grille for the first time to celebrate my fiancé's birthday…read more We started with the pesto hummus and the fattoush salad. For our entrée, we got the skewers. Everything was delicious and the service was amazing. Alison was very friendly and always made sure we had everything we needed. She even took the time to explain and show us pictures of the dishes we were interested in. Looking forward to coming back soon.

We had an excellent lunch experience, and a big part of that was thanks to our server, Raymundo…read more From the moment we were seated, he was friendly, professional, and attentive without being overbearing. He made sure our drinks stayed filled, checked on us regularly, and provided great recommendations from the menu. Raymundo's positive attitude and genuine care for his guests really stood out. He made us feel welcome and valued throughout our meal. It's rare to find someone who combines efficiency, knowledge, and outstanding customer service so effortlessly.

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!

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.

We had the best experience for a date night! We got the lychee ceviche, prawn Manchurian toast and…read morevegetable seekh kabob. All were good but the prawn toast was the best! For dinner, we got the butter chicken experience, dal musaafer and paneer rizala. All were good but I liked the paneer rizala the best. We got naan and rice (both basmati and carmelized onion to share!) For desert, I would highly recommend the rasmalai and gulab!

What a wonderful experience we had with the family…read more As we took the elevator to the second floor to the reception area, I noticed right way I think I stepped into a different world. The reception area was small and almost claustrophobic, but very ornate. There were a few chairs for you to wait. We didn't wait long, probably less than a minute. As the hostess lead us into the main dinning area, I was shocked on how big the place was (it reminding me of the big meat market restaurants in NYC). The first room was bright from the outside sunlight, almost like an outside cafe. Our table was in a different area, where it was a little darker and decorated a lot differently from the previous room. As I looked around, there were other sections at this restaurant that kind of represented different places. The section we sat in had a very long table...which I'm guessing can host a very big family or corporate party. It sat right next to the open kitchen. Our waitress, Yaretzy, was very nice. She explained how the owners traveled to the different states of India and want to share that experience at Musaafer. Yaretzy would provide an explanation for each dish. Some of them were mixed/put together table side. Everything was delicious, and not too spicy. Musaafer is fine dining, so it's not something we can do ever weekend. But we will be back. Getting here was a little tricky if you are not familiar with the area. The restaurant is located in the Galleria. The entrance to Musaafer is on the first floor inside the mall, down the hallway closest to Saks Fifth Ave on the right (if facing Saks). You will need to take the private elevator to the second floor or walk up the stairs. There is valet parking if you prefer to do that. I think there is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant that might be free, but we went into the underground Purple garage. If you park right after going down the ramp into the Purple garage, you will see an elevator into Saks Fifth Ave, which you take up and walk outside with a short walk to Musaafer. The only problem with what we did was when Saks closes, we couldn't take that elevator back down. There were stairs back down to the purple garage, but it stank! There had to be another elevator that will take you into the mall.

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.

Good: Friendly counter service from Ahmed. Bad: I wanted…read morethe gyro which after asking is both lamb and beef combined for $10.95 but I was directed twice to the beef shawarma for a $1 more. This is apparently one of the top sellers with chicken shawarma and hot spicy chicken. So, I was told comes with onions, tomatoes and tahini sauce. The beef is cooked well but rather tasteless and not seasoned well. I had skipped onions, just got tomato/tahini sauce fyi. Was a bit disappointed so saved half to go home and doctor it with hot sauce to make it more tasty.

We were searching for some Lebanese food and this came up in our search so we decided to give it a…read moretry..Upon arrival we walked up and was told to grab a menu decide on what we wanted and come back to the counter and order. We decided on trying the meat pies, hummus and kibbie as appetizers along with the beef kabobs with rice as an entree. Order was placed and we sat back down to observe their whole wall of their own olive oil. The inside was nice and clean and the waitress were very attentive. The food was cooked to perfection and arrived nice and hot. The only reason I gave it a 4+ is because of the self serve other than that it's a must try.

Hungry so stopped by for quick lunch in the galleria. Large indoor space and ample patio dining…read more Chicken sandwich was tasty with juicy chicken and it was nice and warm. The fries are more big potato wedges but also fine Casual, clean bathrooms, full stomach Recommended if you are close by! Pricing is $17.58

The doogh was refreshing and they made a slightly salty version (toned down flavors) and a slightly…read moresweet version for us accommodate for our Western taste buds. The garlic naan was delicious (who doesn't love hot crispy, fluffy carbs with garlic?). The afghan village platter is enough to feed 4-6 people. Plenty of rice and delicious, juicy kabob meats. The raisins in the rice were a great touch. We started with the bolani though and this was the best comfort food for my husband -- I thought it would be slightly crispy on the outside but it was still very delicious. He also loved the goat karahi. Plus, the decor in the place was very cool with an LED sign showing all the provinces of Afghanistan!

After not being there for a couple months I have to commend the owners for the redesign. The…read morerestaurant was really nice inside. The food as always is very delicious! We love the rice, the soup, and especially the naan. The servers were very friendly and were very quick as well. The only complaints I have are that it doesn't seem like there is enough staff in the front, although they were trying to catch up there are a lot of customers and just not enough to-go and server staff, also the menus, I tend to enjoy physical menus over QR but that is just a personal preference. Overall amazing food and great atmosphere

I've been wanting to try these guys for a while, like almost 2 years. Either I'm not in the area,…read moreor I'm broke lol. The 15 wait kinda sucks when you are in a hurry but tbh it was worth it and I hit them up 2 days in a row. Food is fantastic the wings and rice was definitely a favorite the shawarma's were juicy and sauced up. Will definitely go out of my way in the future.

Ordered takeout for the first time from this place and received my ordered pretty fast…read more The lamb is seasoned well and the sauce on the side is a plus. There's plenty food, I wasn't able to eat it all in one sitting and I will for sure be returning.

Ordered: Mint Lemonade (~$7)…read moreHookah on Orange Head (~$18) with Iced Hose (~$3): Tropical Mix with Mint flavor Aya's take: Out last night in Houston and so glad we ended up here! We wanted to do something chill and hookah is the perfect activity for that. They have more chill seating (couches, etc.) and also table seating in front of the stage which is nice for when the bellydancers perform (started around 9pm on a Sat). The Mint Lemonade is a must whenever I go to a hookah lounge and this one was spot-on; delicious and refreshing. The hookah was also well-made and although we had to ask a few times to rotate the coals, the workers came pretty quickly. It lasted over 2 hours overall. They even gave me a buzzer in case I needed anything to call someone over. Shout out to Abdul for being a great waiter!

Good place to go to be in the middle eastern culture. Great food good entertainment, they have…read morebelly dancing and live music. It's always busy so you feel very lively. The juices are freshly squeezed and so good. The hummus/ yogurt plate is good as well. Service is also good. Staff is entertaining.