Absolutely fabulous highly recommend!! rate service, great food, best dessert ever. Very friendly atmosphere.

Servers were kind, but the quality of food was terrible! Ended up returning our food. Never AGAIN!!!

Kenz is easily one of the BEST New restaurants in Houston! Be the food, the decor or the vibe. A lot of options on the menu for vegans and vegetarians. But I highly recommend you to try their "ALL YOU CAN EAT EGYPTIAN" platter. Just make a reservation and tell them your DIETARY preference and let them serve you a whole bunch of delicious items on and off the menu just for $19.99 per person. In Egyptian Tea- Tea infused with mint. I just couldn't have enough of this hot and delicious tea. A MUST HAVE while you are there. . Cheese rolls - homemade rolls were the softest I have had and just yum! . Spring rolls- crispy rolls stuffed with cabbage served with Tzatziki sauce. . Falafel Burger - what's better than a falafel, a delicious Falafel burger. first time I have had a falafel burger and I just loved it. . Bamia with rice and Dolma- Egyptian Okra curry served with flavored rice and dolma. Well I never thought I will ever taste all these in Houston after my Egypt trip but here it is. . Falafel and cheese Quesadilla - Another item I had never tried before, but I just loved it. . Dessert - Tried the 2 variations of basbousa with and without nuts and am still craving for more. . Events: As if all the good food was not a good enough reason to go back, they have Bachata classes happening every Monday and Wednesday's, plus some more. . Also loved the way the small place has been designed with all the colors and the art. Seems the owner's wife is an artist and has painted all those. . It was really nice of the owner to come by and explain what each of these dishes were and I really enjoyed talking to him as well. read more

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The food was amazing and the ambiance was nice. I will definitely go back with some friends.

Absolutely delicious! Beyond wonderful hospitality! Will definitely be back! Tea, Shawarma, Hummus, everything was on point...

Took a break from shopping to try a new Mediterranean spot. We settled on this place cozy and quaint but a little confusing on the oder process. So upon arriving we were told to seat ourselves we picked a table then waited for awhile. I had asked the gentleman who was working just about everything In the restaurant do we order at table or where at which time he said to get up look at the board which is not visible from the tables and then sit down and he would take our order( a lil difficult memorizing) we ended up ordering chicken kabob with rice and salad and egg rolls aa an appetizer I received my plate and not until I was almost done I had remembered the egg rolls which he brought. The food was good but I would definitively back for the hot tea. That was delicious. read more

Beautiful, charming, delicious, and local! Made my own gyro salad bowl and got a fresh pineapple coconut juice. Everything was 10000000%. Met the owner who was just the sweetest person. Will definitely be back to try other dishes on their menu. Outstanding service too!! read more

Kenz - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is one of the places that we visited while traveling through TX. The owner is very friendly and nice. The food was great and tasty. I would recommend this place. read more

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It is not easy finding good Mediterranean in Houston. Kenz is located next to the Nordstrom Rack. Went in for falafel pita. Pretty good, appeared freshly made, and the pita bread was nice. I will say that I asked them to omit the yogurt sauce and they did not. Even though I really don't like that type of sauce, their version wasn't bad so I didn't request them to take it back. I also did not see Kalmata olives (which I love) so I opted for black. Overall, its the best falafel I've had so far in Houston. Also I tried their rice and that was really good! read more

Great authentic food and great service. Extremely friendly staff made you feel like part of the family. We had the appetizer combo, the Koshary and the lamb shank everything was delicious we'll definitely be back when visiting Houston. read more

What a fantastic gem of a restaurant! A group of 8 of us went for dinner last night, we weren't sure what to get, so the owner and his wife recommended we try the "Egyptian Experience" which was an all you can eat for the whole table. It was a great way to try most of the menu, and everything I tried I really enjoyed. We were there for over 2 hours enjoying the atmosphere and a chance to catch up. Unfortunately I was having such a good time I forgot to take pictures. If you're in the Galleria area I def recommend trying Kenz's for some good Mediterranean food. read more

The food is absolutely amazing! Definitely recommend this place!. I got the yellow rice platter and it was very tasty read more

Kenz - P. Yellow Rice Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

OH. MY. FREAKING. GOODNESS. I've been to at least 10 Mediterranean restaurants around Houston and Kenz has by far more than exceeded my taste buds' expectations. I could go into the details of the different savory spices that you'll experience upon your tongue meeting you other the chicken rice platter, but I won't because it's something that words cannot describe. There's a slight hint of sweetness somewhere in there that made me weak to my knees. This is my second visit in 1 week, in case I left you with any doubt. I'll continue lunching here over and over again, until I quit or get fired from The Galleria area. read more

Love their pita with lamb meat. Great flavor and you must get their mint tea so good.

Great experience and exceptional service! The food and coffee is delicious. They have very nice ambiance, great spot to get work in, study and to relax. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend you come check it out. They have live music, WiFi and outdoor sitting as well. 5 stars! read more

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Recorded the wrong order. It was cold and not as authentic as I thought it was going to be. Shawarma had thick pieces of chicken in it when it's supposed to be cut thinner...did I mention it was cold? I don't think I'll give this place another try. Service was extremely quick...probably because they gave me someone else's order. Ambiance.. beautiful and authentic. read more

Flavor is so rich and delicious. Got the appetizer combo, gyro meat and Koshary. So many flavorful dipping sauces. Very attentive service the whole time. Finished it all with rice pudding (could definitely tell this took time and was well made)- it was topped with mascarpone! And the Egyptian mint tea paired perfectly with everything. Love supporting small businesses like this. Worth the drive to me. read more

The best Egyptian food in Houston. Specifically the Koshary. You must try it. The art inside is beautiful and very clean.

Really amazing and authentic Egyptian food! I had the sambusa which is like a samosa or empanada, I got three types - chicken, potato, and beef - all phenomenal! Then I had a chicken and yellow rice plate with salad, so fresh! The salad was chopped very thinly so really nice texture contrast and the chicken was really moist and flavorful. Then I had the KOSHARY! if you know, you know - rice, lentils, pasta, caramelized onions, carb heaven. Highly recommend! & amazing service, super friendly and welcoming read more

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Wandered into this charming cafe at lunchtime. Darling ambiance, like a jewel box. Could stand to tidy up a bit but not a deal breaker. I opted for the kushary. I'm not a vegan but if i'm in an Egyptian restaurant I owe it to myself to have the national dish of Egypt. Simply delicious dish! (A very little heat from the sauce but the gentleman who took my order was sure to ask if I liked spicy food before we placed the order. ) The flavors and textures melded wonderfully and I think next time I'd opt for a few extra onions because those were lovely in the dish! I'll definitely be back to try their other dishes, but this was a great introduction! read more

We had the Greek pita sandwich, falafel and shrimp. Both were really good all around! With a cute ambience and quick service.

We just finished a lunch at Kenz, and I strongly recommend you try this restaurant. In the Galleria area, we've never been, and now we tasted some of the best Mediterranean cuisine in town. Abdalla Awara is the owner, from Egypt and the small dining area is truly authentic. It's BYOB, since they don't serve alcohol. I personally enjoyed one of the best Gyros I've had in a long time. at 5000 Westheimer, parking is plentiful and the food is worth the trip. read more

My husband and I came here solely based on the name (my name is McKenzie and I go by Kenz) and this was the best decision! The owner was so friendly and helpful right away, WONDERFUL service! He made great recommendations and we loved everything we had! We ordered the Egyptian Mint Tea to start with Chicken Sambusas, then build your own meals with gyro, and Kenz Presso (Egyptian French Pressed espresso) and Baklava for dessert. This was the perfect date night and we will be back ASAP! I will dream of this food until we come back to our newly found Houston gem! read more

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Food was freshly made, unique and wonderful. Was spot on and the restaurant itself is warmly decorated and inviting. We had both a vegan and meat dish and had enough to take home for another meal. Waiting to go back again. read more

Salmon, Shrimp over rice, Mediterranean salad. Pure deliciousness. Mint tea iced, and spicy orange hot tea. *The only thing better is the customer service from the staff!! read more

Kenz - Salmon, Shrimp over rice, Mediterranean salad. Pure deliciousness. Mint tea iced, and spicy orange hot tea. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent food and service. I had the yellow rice platter with chicken and gyro. Really really good. The mint tea is sweet and nice...

6 of us went to eat at Ken's Mediterranean food, we all left very happy with full tummies. The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. Thank you to the lovely staff. They made us feel very welcomed. read more

This hidden treasure is worth stopping by. We happened to be shopping nearby and decided to eat here. We were not disappointed! Mayar was so nice and took really good care of us. We decided to get the authentic Egyptian Experience which is $29/person and it was soooo delicious. You get to sample almost everything on the menu, as well as a generous serving of Koshary, the national dish of Egypt. The hummus was to die for and Mayar informed us she made it herself! The mint tea was perfectly sweetened, no need to add anything to it! My only regret is that I don't live close to this place, but we'll definitely be back, next time we visit Houston! read more

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I love this place so much! I've been a total of three times now. Each time I was very pleased with the Food, service, and cleanliness. I'm vegan and was able to eat a lot !! Everything I ordered was so good. You seriously won't be disappointed. I recommend the potato samosas, and the falafel Shawarma wrap... delicious. They also sell the best desserts I have ever had! Everything taste homemade. As a vegan and someone who loves food in general this is now top 5 in Houston for me. read more

This restaurant is so cozy, has amazing service and delicious food. I went with a group and we tried the tasting platter which included almost every staple Egyptian dish you could try. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating- I wish I had gotten her name. I can't wait to go back to try more of their delicious food! read more

I was terribly disappointed, I was expecting a good gyro and the bread was hard and was awful and they missed up my order. I wanted 2 gyro and they gave me a chicken wrap which was saturated in grease. I won't be back. read more

Amazing food! Went with my family and we all loved the food at Kenz. We had Egyptian experience as it was our first time there and we wanted to try several dishes. read more

Wow! I love finding gems like this one in my own backyard. I have no context for comparing this to a real experience in Egypt, however I will share how it felt to me. Walking in it already felt like a you're stepping onto foreign soil. The live music (I went on a Saturday night) was amazing and was the main contributor to feeling like I was not in the Galleria. The beautiful decor and cozy feel of the place rounded out the atmosphere to make it feel like I was transported to Egypt. I ordered the Egyptian Mint Tea (it's served hot). It was wonderful to enjoy alone; however save some for the Koshary. I picked Koshary because it says it's the national dish of Egypt. It was a wonderful choice. I added chicken to it, but I will tell you that it was fantastic on its own. And the portions are perfect for two. Pro tip: take the garlic sauce that comes with it and spread it on top of the dish. Do the same with the fire sauce, unless spicy is not your thing. I loved both but enjoyed the garlic sauce the most. I put the fire sauce on about a quarter of the dish. Back to the tea. Please sip it after taking some bites of the Koshary. Something about the combination of the two highlights the flavors of both. Super good food. Lastly the service was great. I showed up, table for one, waiting at the hostess station. She was busy serving food so the owner quickly popped up and asked how many and sat me down. And since this is also a cultural experience for me, I appreciated the owner coming by and asking if it was my first time eating Koshary, to which I said yes. He politely took my garlic sauce and spread it on half the dish. This is how the dish is meant to be experienced - I had been dipping my bites into it. Choose what you like, but I appreciated his sharing this experience and with me. And yes, it did make a difference and was absolutely delicious. I will be back to try the sampling menu with friends. read more

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I'm visiting from Dallas & my daughter & son in law insisted on taking me for lunch. The food is absolutely delicious & authentic! The owner is a gem & so inviting & friendly! The service is great & the ambiance is charming. This is a "must" place to eat in Houston. You will not regret it. Try the gyro sandwich & the new rice pudding! Delicious!! read more

Fantastic service and wonderful, flavorful and aromatic meal here last night. We're visiting from NYC and know varied cuisines so Kenz exceeded our expectations. One of the dips for the starter was so good that our server returned with a dish of three extra servings. My meal could have only been enhanced with a simple pilsner but no liquor license. read more

Ordered on grub hub. Gave my boyfriend and I the wrong sauce. The hummus taste like cardboard. Pita is thin as paper. Chicken is bland. The gyro was pretty good and deserves 2 stars. This is bland city read more

Kenz - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was in the area and looking for some lunch. I saw the reviews of this place on Yelp and decided to go in. I am so glad I did! When I walked it the aroma of the food cooking was heavenly. I had planned to order just a Gyro sandwich but after seeing the reviews of the koshary I decided to give it a try and I ordered both. The owner/manager was excited to hear I wanted to try it. He said he had some but he wanted to make some fresh for me so it would take a little longer. I said that was fine. Everyone there was so friendly and welcoming. Even the cook asked me how I was several times. While I was waiting, a woman came up with a pot of hot tea. She apologized for the wait ( really? You are making me fresh food) and told me this was the traditional Egyptian mint tea. It was very delicious. The atmosphere is really cool. The food was delicious. The Gyro meat here it's thicker sliced than I am use to and I loved it. The koshary was absolutely wonderful. I took the yelp suggestion of adding gyro meat to the koshary. Honestly, the gyro meat is wonderful but we thought the koshary didn't need it at all as the dish was so flavorful. Instead we dipped the meat in the garlic and tahini sauces and ate it alone- yummy! The gyro greek pita sandwich was also yummy. We will be back. read more

Love the traditional Egyptian cuisine. Great staff very attentive. Love the decor, homey and calming

Beyond a doubt, one of the best family-run mediterranean restaurants in Houston. The owners are from Egypt and they make the best falafel in town. The owner is very friendly, amiable, and always has a smile to greet us. Their rice and shawarma are also some of the best in Houston undoubtedly. We also chanced upon a daily special lamb plate one day - it consisted of a groundnlamb dish prepared with potatoes and eggplant along with a lamb stew made with vegetables. Everything is delectable, interesting, and unlike anything we have tried in any middle-eastern restaurant. Also, do try out their desserts, especially the one they make by chopping up all the desserts like baklava and warming it up with some milk! Finally, their mint tea is refreshing and a perfect accompaniment to any meal. read more

I had a carry out order of rice, shrimp and salad. There was some spicy hummus on the side. It was all very tasty--nice flavors, well prepared. Potions are quite large. I will be back! read more