Great place with the girls for a Thursday night. Service was great and the food was even better!!! read more

Hamsa - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Random visit which turned out to be great find. Xmas day, other restaurants were closed. Bartender very nice and helpful with her suggestions. Tried the shrimp dish ( safe) but will definitely be back for the lamb chops and ribeye. read more

Best food in Houston! So fresh and so delicious! The whole shebang is the best- dips and spreads! Can't say enough good things- also love the squid. read more

We got the Spicy experience with the hummus and LOVED IT. It had a great, flavorful kick where we needed water but couldn't stop eating more. The octopus, coupled with the muhamara, was the perfect blend of textures and flavors. The hangar steak was good, but the tumeric potatoes that it came with were AMAZING! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. I wanted more! The chicken thigh pieces were okay. They could have used a bit more flavor. Our meal was finished off with a dessert that had petite beur in it... it was like the Israeli version of tiramisu. I can not get over the flavor Fl profile of this dish. From the creaminess of the fresh cream, to the softness of the wafer. It was great. I would've given Hamsa the full 5 stars if the service was better. Our waiter never came to check on us and it took us 30 minutes just to get our drink order taken. read more

Hamsa - Octopus - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The flavor of everything was great, with each dish having its own unique taste! We were so full with the pita and hunmus spreads that we had to take our entrées home. The chicken and ribeye did not have as much flavor as compared to the hummus, but the "skewer" flavor did come through! Not pictured are the cauliflower couscous and falafel - both were yummy and had good flavors too. Couscous was refreshing compared to the rest of the dishes being on the heavier side. Vibes are nice, service was good/nice. Would come again! read more

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This place does a great modern take on Israeli / Mediterranean food. I took off one star because the ordering process was a little complicated and the food was pretty expensive. But, BOY, was it GOOD!! The deal is that you order a bunch of dips with pita bread, and then some kind of protein to go with that. But, the dips look on the menu like they are each a dish in themselves, when they are a little saucer of yogurt or tahini, etc. You get less than you expect. I loved the lemon tahini and the babaganoush, as well as the chicken skewers. The decor in the restaurant is really pretty also, with modern, clean lines inside, and a nice patio. read more

Everything was amazing. Our server was amazing. We went for a friend's birthday and we got the Yalla Yalla Experience. The food was awesome, but be prepared to stay a while. It's a lot of food to get through. read more

Possibly one of our favorite spots now in Rice Village, Hamsa is serving up some delicious Mediterranean style food. We went with the tasting menu and our server hooked us up with some delicious choices from the starting whole shebang to the main hangar steak with crispy potatoes to the pistachio dessert. Overall, we walked away quite full and satisfied with a hugh quality but hearty meal in our bellies. read more

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It just all tasted off. There are more authentic Middle Eastern restaurants in Houston. Not worth the money.

Visited for the first time. Food was best Ive had of this kind since moving to Houston. We had the lunch option. Chicken skewer was well seasoned and moist. The pita was hot, fluffy and fresh. Baba ganoush was delicious, nice and smoky. The Brazino was amazing! Fresh, panfried perfectly with a crisp and so moist and flaky. Is Israeli rice was my least favorite. Not bad just needed more flavor. I put some labenah on top and that enhanced it. The atmosphere and decor is beautiful. Outside seating on a lovely day makes a perfect luncheon. Ill definitely be back read more

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Love this new spot in rice village. Our waiter Joel made our first time such an excellent experience. Everything we got was so freaking tender and delicious. Flavortown! Lol make sure to make reservations. Place was packed. read more

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Outstanding! I am aghast at seeing the average rating for this restaurant. We came in today to eat after doctors visit at MDA. We arrived at 2pm and they kindly sat us even though they were closing soon after. Such friendly staff and quick service. We ordered 5 of the dips with pita, hummus, falafel pita, and shrimp skewer. Every bite was better than the last! The dishes exploded with flavor and texture. I obsessed over the red sauce served over the grilled shrimp that was perfectly cooked. Loved the falafel too. I don't have one bad thing to say about this place and as a middle eastern person, full hearted stamp of approval. We can't wait to return! read more

Hamsa - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Start to finish this was an outstanding dining experience. My wife and I selected the chefs menu option as well as the wine pairing. We received multiple types of hummus, baba ganoush, dips, sauces, and breads, amazing meat board with lamb and octopus as well as salad and an Israeli tiramisu dish. Each course was paired with generous samplings of wines from around the world. if you haven't been at this place it's a must try especially if you like Mediterranean food. The atmosphere is classy however it's very family friendly. Service was outstanding, and the general manager even came to our table and introduced herself, as well as brought extra samples of wine that truly made the experience special. read more

Hamsa - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice Mediterranean restaurant and the price is little bit high clean and very nice organized

There were definitely hits and misses to this place. The ambiance and setting along with our waiter who was super friendly and knowledgeable with the menu items, were all great! I love the minimalistic approach to the decor. The food however was definitely okay and not worth the prices. I've been promised by my friends who have had authentic Israeli food that I can get better quality food in houston for much cheaper. Nonetheless, I'll be back for their belly dancing nights!! read more

Hamsa - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The valet is good, the venue is pleasant, the service from the welcome to the food service is very uninspired. I have not come to accept any 25 yo waiter calling this 70 yo man a "guy"; only to be rounded it out by ongoing "no problem"- Study Chik-fil-A It was clear the wait staff is untrained on the menu or the service. The food was "good" - nothing special. There are too many restaurants in Houston to endure mediocrity. read more

Hamsa - My dishes - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The pita bread was the best I ever ate. Amongst the dip Babaganoush was the best and so were a few more. Lamb flatbread was also very nice. The Shashuka was something not to our liking but maybe it was just us. Only thing was that it seemed we were pushed to get a lot of extra appetizer read more

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The ambiance is wonderful. I love the evil eye everywhere! Being vegetarian, I loved the dips. They have a mushroom dish and an eggplant dish that were good. Service was slow. We were seated outside, and it was a beautiful day. The server didn't tell us the specials of the day. Overall, I'll be back to try it it again. Vegetarian options here! read more

Hamsa - Dips and pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food, service and atmosphere were amazing. We didn't have room for dessert but we wish we had tried it too. Will definitely come back.

My husband and I had the Yalla Yalla, a 6-course food adventure. Everything was amazing. Our waiter Boris was fabulous. He answered all of our questions and was very attentive. The decor was very novice and aesthetically pleasing. I will be back (hopefully soon). read more

Been here on 3 occasions. The first time was a Weds, and I was able to do a walk-in for seating in the bar area. The 2nd time was late on a Thurs, 9pm, and it took them over 25min to seat us. We were initially told the table was almost ready, but when we saw their diners leave and the table was still not cleared after 10min, they said the diners were simply taking a smoke break. We were finally seated somewhere else, but our drinks took a long time (more than 10 min) to arrive, and the server apologized that they are required to run food as soon as it's ready, so she's wasn't able to run the drinks til now. She appeared very stressed. The 3rd time, it was late on a Thurs, and we were seated immediately. Thurs is the night to come here! The belly dancing is 10-10:30pm, and the 2 dancers are wonderful. They use props like big flowy fans, butterfly wings, swords, and scarves, and the music is loud and exciting. People let loose - many get up and dance. I've even seen some vape inside. In terms of food, I recommend the whole shebang, which is 10 different dips and 3 pitas. Their pita is soft, pillowy. I liked the spicy carrot and beet dips best. I also enjoyed their lamb kabob. Overall, their food is very good. I've had the red Selek cocktail, which is like a margarita, and it's awesome. The arak mojito is not for me, as I'm not a licorice fan and it had strong licorice flavor. Their old fashioned is also great - super smoky. Their G&T is good too. If you're going on a Thurs night, you need to make a res about 2 weeks in advance. Otherwise, it's much easier to get a table! read more

Hamsa - Red Selek - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here to celebrate my birthday, but ended up having a terrible and embarrassing experience after the manager had to come to our table and announce that he couldn't serve me a second glass of wine I'd ordered because he'd seen me "stumble" at one point on my way to the restroom. I had been wearing a new pair of heels I wasn't used to wearing and the floor was slippery. I felt unnecessarily targeted for whatever reason, and even our waiter was profusely apologizing on behalf of his manager, saying I seemed fine and he really didn't understand why his manager had approached me. The manager's comments were embarrassing and infantilizing, and sexist. I was so excited to finally visit this restaurant, especially for my birthday, but I left feeling very uncomfortable. Ruined what was supposed to be a romantic and wonderful birthday evening. We will never be back or recommend this place to our friends and family. read more

A cute modern Israeli spot in Rice Village where you can also enjoy live dance performance on Thursday evenings. I came in for drinks and also got to try some light bites and dessert at 9pm. The turmeric potatoes and falafels were really good as a side or part of a main entrée. You can ask for the spice sampler if you enjoy the heat with your meal. The red chili paste was pretty hot which I mixed with the aioli and paired with the potatoes. I got the chocolate nemesis for dessert and it tasted like a very elevated Ferrero Rocher. I would definitely come back to try their scallops and other menu items for lunch or dinner. Raj was amazing and made sure my dining experience was memorable! read more

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We had a lovely lunch at Hamsa as a party of 4. Cute little outdoor patio and plenty of interior seating. Clean and modern decor with the Mediterranean vibe. Our server was very nice. They do offer a $75pp yalla yalla experience, which is essentially a chef's tasting menu. However, we opted to try tidbits on our own volition being that it was our first time. We had the wholeshebang which includes all 9 salatim dishes. Very well worth it! I enjoyed all of them, but I especially loved the squash tahini!!! What a unique preparation! Their bread for dipping is phenomenal. Other things we tried were the shrimp (these were prawns) and kebab entrees from the grill, and the lamb lahmajun, falafel and octopus plates. I can honestly say everything was very enjoyable and delicious. However, it is quite pricey for the amount you get. I'm totally fine with the amount itself; people tend to overeat anyway lol! But the price was just a bit steep. 4.5 stars! read more

Hamsa - The wholeshebang. My fave is the very top one that is light yellow, which is the squash tahini--amazing!!! But they're all delicious!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food is so good here. hummus is great as well as the pulpo. Thursday night is the fun night with belly dancers and bongo drummer so that adds to the ambiance. Servers are friendly and helpful although you have to remind them at times what you need and they do not always get it right. you definitely want to come Thursday night for a good time. read more

The food was pretty good, the service was meh. Waited 15 mins at our table before anyone came. We almost left as we were hungry and nobody even looked our way once. The restaurant turns the lights off while the belly dancers are performing, which was most of dinner. While the dancers are very talented, it's hard to enjoy a meal when you can't see the food. It would be great if they had LED candles at the table (better if they didn't turn the lights off) as we were one of many tables using our phone as a flashlight to see what we were eating. Great idea, execution is a little off. Overpriced. read more

The food was delicious. I would have given this place a 5 star but the service was bad. However I did notice it was only our waiter that wasn't attentive. He never came to our table we always had to call him or ask someone else for our needs. The potatoes are the best I have ever had in my life. The rice was delicious and full of flavor. The lamb was falling off the bone. The ambiance was great and so was the crowd. I'm craving those fresh hot pitas out of the fire brick oven. I will definitely go again. read more

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Worth the hype! The service was incredibly kind and attentive. The food was absolutely incredible! I recommend extra pita with the shakshuka and using the bread to slop up the shakshuka. Everything was so yummy, and the space was beautiful with an indoor/outdoor patio vibe. read more

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Hamsa is beautiful, decoration feels very chic. The food can't be better and the staff is super friendly and help you explaining the menu and all the options very well. Enjoy a crafted drink with your Israeli meal! read more

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Soooo good! Service is great, nice but not stuffy, been twice and will definitely go back got the Yalla Yalla experience both times - Cam was a great waiter. See yall soon read more

Great service, but food is so so. Little on the pricier side. Food was little bland for our taste. Nice location and valet is a plus read more

Such a fabulous find. My husband and I stopped in for lunch. Beautiful day so sat out on the patio. Service was excellent and attentive. The food was scrumptious. Not one thing disappointed. This venue is beautifully appointed and would make a great date night destination. The best of everything. read more

Good food, better ambiance, the service was well done and cordial. We enjoyed, we might return on the future

Hamsa is an excellent israeli restaurant! The ambiance is so nice with outdoor lush greens and very unique interior. Tables are spaced so you are not hearing other peoples conversation. 1. Wholeshebang appetizer with spicy experiences - we shared this with another couple and it was so much fun. Each dip/ sauce/ hummus was soooo yummy! Loved that we could try so many - many more to count. (10/10) 2. Baladi eggplant - deep smokiness to the dish that was great! Eggplant was buttery! Topped with pomegranate seeds (10/10) 3. Falafel - one of best falafel bites I have had. perfectly nutty and flavorful (10/10). Smaller portion though - but it is a small plate so makes sense 4. Chocolate nemesis - fudge like chocolate with a peanut like taste ! It was nice (8/10) 5. Petit Buerre Cake - it was like a tiramisu presentation but tasted like biscotti (9/10) - very creamy and delicious Overally highly recommend! Wine options delicious too ! Definitely recommend this place in rice village!! read more

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There's just something about Hamsa that doesn't feel quite right. The location is great and the decor overall is pretty, but the layout is weird and not cozy. The food is just mediocre as well. Good selection of dips (we did the whole shabang), my faves were the labneh and baba ghanoush. The pita come out hot and fresh too but that's where the tastiness ends. The rest of the dishes we ordered came out luke warm and literally had ZERO spice to them. It was like the food was cooked for a baby's palette. Nothing special really. And the service was extremely slow. Waited at the bar for 30 mins for a glass of wine. And no one could tell me when it was coming. When the wine did finally make it out, the pour was extremely small. They also automatically charge $2 per person for water that is supposedly "filtered" which is ridiculous. I understand they've just recently opened but for what we paid, I was expecting a lot more. Do yourself a favor and go to Istanbul Grill instead, way cheaper and more flavorful! read more

Hamsa - Shrimp skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ideal For: Family style dining. Upscale casual lunch or dinner. Date night. Craft cocktails. faves: falafel, hummus complet, haim's rice, israeli salad, chicken & steak skewers. Keep in mind: Closed on Mondays. Takes walk-ins. Indoor, bar & terrace seating. Vegetarian & vegan options. Israeli wine selections available. read more

first, i would like to say that the food was really good!! my favorites were the baba ganoush and the peta bread. ...but it gave me food poisoning. so i wouldn't reccomend. 2 stars and not 1 because it was almost worth the food poisoning read more

Updating my review to a 1star. My second time dining here. So frustrating. Both the service and food was horrible. I called ahead and asked if there was patio seating available for lunch. They put me on hold and confirmed it was. I said I would be there in 10 minutes. I arrived. Asked to be seated on the patio for 2 and they told me I couldn't and it would be a 30 min wait. I told them I had literally just called to confirm and they said fine and sat us outside. Nobody took our order for about 25 minutes besides checking on every other table outside. Finally we ordered and then they served us half our appetizers. We figured it was just a kitchen issue and then it would be coming. 15 mins later we asked the wait staff for our hummus and they said it was on the way. Then 5 minutes later they came back to ask us which hummus we had ordered! At this point I still did not have my beverage and asked the waitress and she said it had been accidentally delivered to another table. She finally brought it out. Before the appetizer hummus arrived they brought us the chicken skewers, our main meal. They removed the metal skewer and the chicken was fully RAW. I said that it didn't looked cooked and the man agreed and took my meal back to the kitchen. My husband finished his meal and later on they brought my chicken out again. Nobody said a word. They dropped the check. No apologies and charged us for everything even the diet coke that came 45 minutes into my meal. No apologies for the hummus that was delivered after our meal was finished. No apologies for serving me completely raw chicken. I really want to like this place but what is going on. I'm posting this review so that someone in management may read it and realize that nobody is talking to each other. This is the hospitality business people! read more

It was my first time here with two of my other good friends and it was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere was very nice. Everybody who wives working there was extremely nice to us the food. OMG it was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you're looking for something new in town if you were in the rice village area. read more

The food was wonderful, you have to try everything to find out your preference, loved the beef tartar and cold soft cooked carrots shaved tomato and feta salad read more

Hamsa - Shaved to its feta cheese carrots beef tartar crunchy onions humus - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas