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Nara Cafe

3.7 (147 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Sunny A.

One star because Mr. Khalid a my server did not give me the receipt, but he made me sign the credit card machine so I did when I looked at the bill. I was surprised it was not what it is so we ask him some question and still not satisfied one I gave him my credit card, but he had already put the tip on it and I signed On the machine, I asked him for the receipt. He said he has text me as said can you give me a physical receipt so I can look at it? I was shocked. He added a tip but did not tell me. so I added some more then this is very funny. I go too many restaurants and every restaurant I order a cup of water with lemon they never charge me or they never charge to anyone here I was charged for a cup of hot water with lemon two dollars each and then they charge me tax on gratuity that was the item that we bought Jason Ball. It was $16 on the menu but he charged me $21. I called this morning and asked for the manager, but they said manager are going to come in the evening, so I said what's your name And she said I don't know the name. There are many all of them our manager it's kind of hanky-panky business so please check your receipt and don't tip because they tip before they give you the receipt. Also, when they make your sign don't sign as for the paper ask for the paper receipt. Food is good. I liked it atmosphere is worse because everybody's smoking hooker and there's so much of Smoke that you can eat properly so I would suggest take it home with you, but if you want to smoke be my guest, but beware

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Mia M.

If you're in the mood for Mediterranean food and hookah, look no further! Nara is located on the more Western portion of Houston and I wanted to give it a try after some friends recommended it and boy was I glad I did. I loved that they had indoor and outdoor seating. The server is always nice and greeting. I won't speak much about attentiveness because she's the only one whom I ever see serving the entire restaurant so hats off to her for holding the store down! Food is always good when I go so no complaints there. We typically opt to pair the food with the hookah and it hits every time. Hookah blows nicely and the flavors are present. Most recently tried the 101010 and lovedddddd it. Heads up there is automatic gratuity applied to your bill. Can't wait to revisit and I definitely recommend to anyone in the mood for Med food and hookah!

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Brianna M.

I pad this place all the time and never stopped in. Finally decided to try a new place and Nara was it! During the day it's pretty chill and ebs throughout the evening with people playing cards doing work and enjoying company. The tea was great and glad they had decaf options bc of the time off day. The hookah was great, very smooth and labeled, I always appreciate that. The burger was huge and the flavor was great. They have the crispest fries. It's a cozy place, huge. Nara never Kloses lol

Yazamine M.

Came here as I heard a lot of it, have a mini celebration as I am new to the area. I thought about checking it out, it's a super casual with an outdoor seating, there's hookah inside and outside, we have ordered a few entree's however we found a razor in the rice!!!!! Thankfully no one got injured however we didn't get a refund and we paid the check in full which was OK for us but they've checked the kitchen and they have realized that the razor fell while cutting some food at the back and it accidentally fell I have no idea how but I am definitely not going there again.

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Good food and HUGE portions! Excellent milkshake which was more like a smoothie but it was good! Cool atmosphere packed with all kinds of different cultures!

Kanafa was so so good not super sweet like usual! Perfect blend
Aiman A.

GREAT SPOT! Food is by far amazing, low key ambiance which makes it so wonderful to hang out with friends! I do not recommend it for children or family since it's always full of large groups of men due to it being huge for poker/cards etc. Staff is so friendly and best part they're open til 5am. We always love going here to hang out and eat. The food never disappoints so you have to try every single thing it IS worth it!!!

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2 years ago

Food, Service, Hookah - it's all amazing. Feels like home when im here. Will be back with the family.

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2 years ago

Stopped here on a late night looking for food. The food was exactly what we needed to eat. I had a chicken shawarma.

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3 years ago

I come here at least 1 time a week my go Malik always take care of me. He is always asking for refills and recommended me the best hookah:)

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4 years ago

My favorite place to go whenever I'm bored or hungry. If you haven't tired Jason Bowl, I suggest that you do. Best hands down!

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Food is great, service is fast, and I would recommend to anyone. Great place to enjoy hookah.

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Delicious food point blank period. Great portions too. Definitely recommend this place.

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