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    Potato A. Sambusa (3)
    Michele B.

    In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, I needed to grab some dinner before flying out of town the next morning. I struggled the entire night to find a place given the lack of electricity and other challenges the city is dealing with. I stumbled upon Kenz. It had power and food, so I decided to sit down and eat! Service was fast and our waitress gave great recommendations. One thing of note: All drinks are bottled and water is not free. The potato sambusa paired with the homemade tzatziki made for a wonderful appetizer. I did wish the potato had a little more flavor, but tzatziki added that, so it is still a winner in my book. For the entree, I ordered the shawarma wrap (mix of beef and chicken) and all I can say is WOW. The flavor was 10/10. It's simple, it's filling and it's great flavor- I can't ask for more. Also- the price point? Killer for a meal that can fill you up. Got rice on the side in lieu of fries. All sides are a la carte. 100% will return.

    Adela M.

    Came here for lunch and I've been here previously. I loved and I was happy that I still had the same experience. The food was fresh and the staff was friendly. I had the hummus as an appetizer and i was obsessed, i couldn't stop eating it and it was basically finished by the time the main course arrived. I had the chicken rice plate, it was unique came on a naan/pita bread with tomato, I had no idea how to eat it but it was yummy. I am not used to Egyptian food, I wish it was more savory but I still enjoyed my meal very much.

    Arya N.

    I was excited to try this place based on the reviews. Parking was easy and I was immediately greeted upon entry. The dining area was a bit on the smaller side and seemed a bit cluttered, but it was clean. I didn't get the tea, and opted for water. As other reviewers have noted, if you ask for water, they bring bottles of water. I wasn't sure what to order, so I decided to try the tasting menu. This gave me the opportunity to try all the appetizers in addition to the pita, falafel, and the different meats. Overall, the portion sizes were generous and the pricing was reasonable. I liked the bread. However I thought the hummus and soup tasted a bit bland. Everything else was okay.

    Kenz salad (sans onions) and chicken
    Mindy L.

    Yum! Can't believe Kenz has been here for 4 years and I just found out about them! We ordered the kenz salad with chicken as well as the chicken shawarma wrap, both very delicious. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned, and both my husband and I noted that the seasoning is very different from other shawarma chickens we've had around town. We loved it! After finishing our wrap I honestly thought we needed another one, but unfortunately we had driven away by then. It really was so tasty! We had ordered the food online, but when we arrived their system was down so the order was not received on their end. However, they quickly put in the order and the owner came in and treated us to some Egyptian mint tea, and gave our toddler a individual sized box of horizon milk. Egyptian mint tea was so fragrant and refreshing, with just a touch of mint that wasn't overpowering (I'm not a fan of mint)! My husband and I loved it! I feel like it would be the perfect compliment to a greasy meal. The horizon milk kept my toddler occupied and happy while we waited for our food. I definitely want to come back for another chicken shawarma wrap, as well as to try the koshary, the national dish of Egypt. We had koshary at another Egyptian restaurant in katy and loved it, but this is the first place in Houston I've found that serves this dish. They also offer a taste of Egypt meal, which offers a full service buffet to sample everything on the menu. The owner told us that we need to come "very hungry" as they will be disappointed if we don't eat our share. So for the big eaters out there, this one is definitely for you! Highly recommend! Cant wait to come back!

    Shrimp and rice to go platter with spicy garlic sauce
    Marquita G.

    After Beryl passed through, it was quite difficult finding somewhere to eat, but my friend and I were extremely grateful for Kenz. For starters, we split some potato sambusas which was fresh, cripsy and paired well with the tzatziki sauce. My main order was a shrimp sharma. Our server recommended to pair it with the spicy garlic sauce, and my gosh- it was divine! I left feeling satisfied and extremely pleased. Kenz js in the Galleria area, but the parking lot is huge so no issues with parking there. Inside is beautifully decorated with hints of Egypt, and local music in the background. Service was great, our server was kind and patient, happily answering all our questions and providing excellent recommendations. Side note: I went back two days later for the rice and shrimp plate. It was just as delicious as the wrap! You really can't go wrong here.

    Side of Kofta
    Cynthia M.

    Traveling to Houston for work and found this Egyptian/Mediterranean gem! Abdalla, the owner is so passionate and sweet. Even though I only tried the Mediterranean cuisine, I'll have to come back for the specialty Egyptian dishes! Abdalla helped me pick a few items to try as I wasn't hungry but I wanted a little bit of everything! I went for the Vegetarian appetizer platter so I could try the Samosas, Babaganoush, Hummus, Dolmas, and Falafel. All delish!! I also wanted Kofta so I got a small side on top of salad. The salad dressing was wonderful. I did get takeout, but would love to eat in next time. Definitely give this place a try. You won't be disappointed!

    F. Falafel (4)
    Erini N.

    As an Egyptian gal who knows her falafel, these were as authentic as it gets in the United States! Made with fava beans not chickpeas. Very tasty. 4 stars mainly for the appetizer combo. Lacking in flavor and small quantities. But overall, authentic vibe to the decorations. Friendly staff.

    Fantastic experience! We were staying just down the road and found this place through a quick search of nearby options. After some recommendations we went with the Koshary, Kofta, and ended with the Kunafa with Cream. Everything was delicious, I will be adding this to my list for my next Houston trip!

    Clutter
    Elizabeth R.

    This Mediterranean café features Egyptian flavors. The menu is simple and reasonably priced. The restaurant itself is decorated to make you feel you were in an outdoor market environment. Very cute with Turkish light hanging from the ceilings. I have the chicken rice platter which had good flavors but the chicken was a little dry. The garlic mayonnaise sauce that I had with it was very good. My husband had the lamb which was pretty good but have had better it wasn't cooked on the spot the restaurant could use a major decluttering to remove extension cord boxes stacked on top of the Coke machine, junk on the counters, etc. the children's high chairs, need a major cleaning. I was afraid to go to the bathroom in this restaurant, because the hallway leading to it had no lights. If they could freshen the place up, it could be a really fun restaurant. The customer service was excellent and they greeted us as we walked in the door.

    Q. Egyptian Mint Tea
    Kyrie V.

    Absolutely loved this restaurant. Service was phenomenal and everything was delicious. Huge portions for a pretty reasonable price. I was craving sambusas (I had the spinach-feta and those were fantastic) and the tea was perfect. They even gave us an extra serving of tea for free because we loved it so much. Very cozy atmosphere. It felt so relaxing and homey to eat here.

    Koshari and lamb shank
    Van N.

    The 4 stars is strictly for the food and service. This is a super cute restaurant. It feels like a little Mediterranean corridor inside. We had the baba ganoush, koshari with beef and lamb shank. The food was delicious, the portions were quite large so we could have shared, of course we did not. The thing that weirded me out was all of the extra charges. When I asked for waters, we were given bottled water, which is fine, but the charge was $2.50 each. That is a lot for a basic ozarka bottle. My water had a weird taste to it as well, like it was left in the heat for too long along the line. Then the baba ganoush did not come with pita or any sort of accompaniment. It was an extra charge. It looks like if we gotten hummus, it would have been the same thing. I dont think you just eat it with a spoon? It would be easier to add the charge to the dish imo. Overral, I would order to go to avoid the upcharges.

    Lorraine I.

    I love their gyro really good Love it so much The service is really good The vibe was average But again more like a easy restaurant

    Inside the restaurant
    Amy R.

    What an awesome little restaurant! This Egyptian restaurant is beautiful inside, and has really friendly service. We came by for dinner on a Sunday night. My husband and I shared a kofta (beef) shawarma and Koshari, which I learned is the National dish of Egypt. The shawarma was delicious, but the koshari was amazing!! It's a uniquely blended and seasoned combination of rice, lentils, chickpeas, pasta, and fried onions, drizzled with a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, and it comes with a spicy sauce and a garlic sauce on the side. I loved it!! And you can order it with a side salad and meet on the side as well. I highly recommend checking them out!

    Koshari or Koshary for the English speakers.

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    Lamb shank was awesome. Very easy place to eat,comfortable, food was unexpectedly good

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    Nice place , amazing tea and the traditional Egyptian dish was excelled koshari definitely a place to go check out

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