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    Shish Kabob Cafe

    3.9 (161 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    grilled meat and rice in a styrofoam container
    Renko R.

    Great small restaurant in the Katy area. Meats are Juicy and very flavorful. Restaurant never seems busy so getting food was very quick. Would come by here if looking for something quick while your significant other shops in the nearby stores.

    Soltani Combo plate with beef and chicken
    Anna Lisa G.

    One of THE BEST places into eat in Katy. Absolutely delicious grilled meats, nan bread and hummus, gyros and chicken shawarma. The owner is always there personally cooking up your dishes to order and making sure everything it too itch. You can taste the love and pride that goes into this food. Hummus is some of the best I have ever had. Favorite dishes include the Chicken Soltani combo plate with grilled chicken and beef kabobs and the chicken shawarma wraps. You will love it!

    Falafel
    Rosina N.

    Food is delicious! I'd recommend coming here, the falafel is actually HUGE and delicious. They are so accommodating and sweet. My boyfriend got the lamb gyro plate and it was so flavorful. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Cleeii A.

    First time here and I don't know what to order. I've been staring in their menu for like 5 mins and ended up ordering Lamb gyro since I wanted to try their version here in Texas. My aunt and uncle both ordered koobideh kabob. Food came out fresh, hot and in large portions. Lamb gyro is absolutely amazing. It's full of flavor and generously portioned for only $5.99. I should've ordered extra garlic sauce lol. Very affordable prices. Service was excellent and quick. The best Lamb gyro I've had in Houston. Not fancy but I love the simplicity of the place. I definitely will be coming back when visiting my family again. Would recommend this place if you're in the area.

    This was our uneventful lunch plate with hummus, rice and overcooked grape leaves served on Styrofoam.
    Princess T.

    Horrible service, very unfriendly manager/owner gentlemen. It felt like we were imposing on him by being there and there were only 2 other customers at the time and yet he was very courteous to them. Food was bland and boring, both in appearance and flavor (see photo). Very overpriced for the quality. We didn't feel welcome here. Place felt run down. Everything served on Styrofoam. Owner/manager attitude made us extremely uncomfortable. So many other, better Mediterranean cafés to choose from -- ones with fresh food and better attitude.

    Lauren N.

    Alright, well since I live in Minnesota and eat lots of Halal/Middle Eastern food, I just had to try some down in Texas, right? There is nothing like naan and hummus with a bit of rice and meat. And I think we were able to find two places in Texas that we were willing to try that were near by. First, lets just start with the warmth of the food. Heat as in temp. not taste. Which was good. I like my food hot and if the food is hot then you know they made it to order versus just scooping it from a pan like how they do at Chipotle. Next lets talk about the rice. I have had more flavorful rice, however it wasn't terrible. The rice was a bit thinner which I am guessing it is because the ethnicity of the owners and their home style cooking is different then what I have had. Which, keep in mind yall, that isn't a bad thing. But I am just making notes so yall know. It might be different than your typical longer grain that you may eat normally. But it is not by any means bad. Its still good, and cooked well. Now, the meat, seasoned well. Cooked very well. I like my meat pretty flavorful in general, so this was good and the meat was pretty delicious on its own but the rice that was with it was nice to complement and almost mix together when eating. You know that feeling when you eat something by itself and its like.. "Okay.. Cool" And you eat something that compliments it and you're like.. "Well.. holy crap.." yeah that feeling. Lastly, the sauce. MMKAY. Yall know.. Well I at least hope yall know, its all about the sauce.. (At least me. I love sauce.) The sauce that is pictured on my togo order, the white sauce on the gyros. I have no clue what that is. What it is called. It could be garlic lard or all I know. All I know is that IT WAS FREAKING DELICIOUS. No joke. It had yummy garlicy flavor and would literally melt in your mouth. If I could get more of that sauce, I would. Cause it made me eat so much, I went to bed with a food baby and woke up with a baby dump. Bottom line: Yeah, I'll do it again. I ate two togo orders... soo.....

    Chicken soltani...
    Tish P.

    Yeah I'm not a real strip center eats type of gal but this place was recommended by a coworker and I wanted to try a new spot anyway... Walk in and it's definitely very homey, nothing even remotely fancy, mildly reminiscent of what I'm used to. Small, hole in the wall would be an accurate description and at times, some good food can come from places like that so I didn't let it deter me. Older gentleman got up from a table and came to take my order. He was the rough, nice kind...like friendly but didn't really want to answer my questions about what he recommended for first timers, what was his big seller. He did answer but didn't pinpoint anything so he wasn't as much help. Nothing on the menu stood out so I decided to let fate decide. My finger settled on the chicken soltani - chicken breast chunks and a link (far as I'm concerned but they call it a skewer) of beef, served with a slice of grilled tomato, onion, & pepper over a truck load of persian rice. My first time having any of this but that persian rice rubbed me the wrong way. I'm not saying it's not good, just takes some getting used to. Came with some spices sprinkled on top and I was happy to try something new. I played around with the condiments they have laying around just to try different variations. The chicken and veggies were good, the chunks are pretty hearty. The beef skewer, I didn't like the texture so much after a few bites. I was the only customer in the restaurant for most of my dining experience but it was a late lunch 2pm ish so maybe that's why. I would not be likely to return, one of those one time, I came, I saw, I conquered places but the reviews speak of good lamb and perhaps one day I'll venture in and try it out. It would have to be absolutely stellar for me to change my opinion...we'll see :)

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    Food is never a disappointment. Service is fast and staff so very friendly! Always love to support local small businesses.

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    What a classic old time favorite of mine . Love the chicken shawarma plate with a side of hummus . Can't go wrong . Always consistent!

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    Kasra Persian Grill - KUBIDEH COMBO

    Kasra Persian Grill

    4.6(260 reviews)
    18.5 mi•West University
    •$$

    I had a good experience with Kasra Persian grill. The service was good, the food was yummy & I felt…read moreit was a great value. We had a larger party & ended up getting the family platter to split. We also got sides of the hummus and garlic sauce. Their hummus was really delicious! Definitely a standout. All the different kebabs on the family platter were yummy. I liked the chicken kubideh kebab the best! It was nice and juicy w/ good flavor. The jujeh, chicken kebab, and kubideh were all good, but could've been a bit more juicy for my tastes. But overall everything was yummy. The rices were good too - I liked the baghali the most. Ambiance was nice, it was pretty crowded and a bit on the louder, but had a nice and welcoming vibe. They had some interesting artwork. And value was great, it ended up not being too expensive for our table of 6. You can call and make a reservation, I recommend this on weekends as the place was pretty packed. Also - there's a parking garage in the middle of rice village with 2hrs free parking. Definitly recommend that as well because street parking can be hard to find

    I had read through Yelp that people could stand around outside waiting for a long time to get in…read moreduring peak hours because the food is so good. I have grown to trust the people who write reviews, so we went around 5:30-5:45 during the week; it turned out to be a good idea. There were just a few tables that had two, three, and four people. I've been going to restaurants for a long time and for those of you that also go, the moment you walk in there's a smell of food being prepared that wafts out from the kitchen. It's a good smell at Kasra. It was a tad early to get a true vibe, but I didn't care; I wasn't there for the vibe. Our waitress was great and knew what she was talking about. Friendly and polite, she checked on us frequently to make sure we were getting what we wanted. The food was very good and we enjoyed the different tastes from cold to hot appetizers. Make sure you try the hummus I don't stand in any line for anything, but that said if you're looking for the complete experience then go on the weekend around dinner time.

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    Rumis Kitchen

    4.4(424 reviews)
    15.6 mi•Galleria/Uptown

    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.

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    Avesta Persian Grill - Royal Platter for 6. About $107 plus tax and tip.

    Avesta Persian Grill

    4.6(769 reviews)
    9.2 mi•Westchase
    •$$

    On the recommendation of my friend, ordered food for pick up for my dad's birthday! I ordered…read morechicken kubideh, lamb, hummus, the house salad, and lots of seasme bread. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed it! The portions were generous and the prices fair. I called to place the order and the person who answered gave me guidance on what to order and how much based on the number of guests! I'd definitely love to return and dine in.

    It wasn't the greatest start since I was waiting for 5 minutes for a host/hostess to attend to us…read more I think she was busting tables or in the kitchen but she was nice once we were accommodated. Once seated our server Baba introduced himself and made great recommendations. Now I'm not the biggest fan of hummus but I'm glad I got to try it. To start off, they brought us some complimentary bread. It came out hot & fresh. The bread was fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I also enjoyed the roasted sesame seeds that they put on top of the bread. Then I had the mango lemonade drink which I thought was refreshing and the mango was strong. As stated I rarely eat hummus but theirs is made in house and I can tell because it was delicious. It was creamy, nutty, savory and earthy. My friend decided to get their lamb shish kabob combo and I got the soltani kabob. His came with lamb and chicken and mine came with beef tenderloin and ground beef. Both dishes were amazing especially his since the chicken was bursting with flavor. Nicely grilled and seasoned. The lamb was also solid as well, it was tendered. The beef tenderloin was also nicely seasoned & tendered. The ground beef was my least favorite since it tasted like hamburger meat, but I don't hate it. The rice was cooked to perfection. At the end I ordered their dessert and got the Bastani Irani. It says on the website that it's homemade but our server informed us that they purchased it from a vendor. Not a big deal for me since the ice cream was very good. Creamy, sweet and the nuts added texture to the dessert. Baba was kind enough to give me two more breads to take home since I still had hummus leftover, I'm definitely gonna devoured it the next day. It's rare that I eat Persian food but when I do I know it's gonna be good. They do not mess around when it comes to seasoning. Overall, good service, good food, nice decor. I'm looking forward to trying out their seafood kabob the next time I dine in. I also wanna add that this restaurant is on Yelp top 100 for recommendations and I'm not surprised.

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    Shandez Persian Grill - Lamb koobideh

    Shandez Persian Grill

    4.8(84 reviews)
    9.3 mi•Westchase

    I ordered the Beef Barg with Dill Rice last night. It was really well made, charbroiled as kabobs…read moreshould, marinated very nicely, easy to cut and very delicious. It didn't have that metallic, irony taste like liver which I hate thankfully either. The tomatoes were juicy and charred well with a refreshing taste. The dill rice was full of dill, lima beans and a pleasant, balanced earthy aroma as well as butter / oil too. I get it almost every time. Very welcoming, friendly and efficient service as well. The Iranian food is excellent from this cafe.

    Came here for a lunch with the SO while we were in the area…read more We ordered the appetizer sampler, koobideh combo, and meat in a bowl (forgot the name but it was one of their specialities). The bread the veggies that came out were very good. The appetizer sampler we got the eggplant dish, hummus, and yogurt and shallot. The hummus was not our favorite as our other go to Persian places seem to have a smoother texture but the eggplant was good. The yogurt was pretty tangy with light shallot flavor that wasn't super detectable but it was still nice. The koobideh was juicy and the rice and tahdig that came with it was super yummy. I don't love the seasoning for the chicken koobideh but that's just a preference thing nothing was wrong or unpleasant about it. The lamb koobideh was on point. The meat that my SO had was very good as well. Beef was tender. The chicken was tender. The only thing I was confused about was that my SO was supposed to also have tahdig on his rice but didn't receive it, he just got normal rice. My SO didn't tell me until the very end of the meal though so we didn't say anything to them but it was strange to forget that part of the meal. We didn't knock them for that because my SO didn't bring it to their attention and I'm sure they would have fixed it if we told them. Service was very friendly. They kept checking on us and were very polite. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming in a strip mall but the inside is pretty. There are some other Persian places that we prefer but the tahdig and the service and the juiciness of the meat were great here. The hummus was not our favorite though which to us is a big component that we like to eat. 4/5.

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    Cafe Caspian - Saffron ice cream

    Cafe Caspian

    4.4(393 reviews)
    8.0 mi•Westchase
    •$$

    This is one of my favorite restaurants!…read more My company usually host one of their board meetings here. They have a private room for parties and we typically utilize that room for the meetings. The restaurant is beautifully adorned with cultural art throughout. The booths also have embroidery from the region as well. Every dish is absolutely delicious! They also label gluten free, vegetarian and whether it contains nuts. If you have other food allergies or sensitivities, they can cater to it as well. Appetizer recommendations: Kashk E Bademjan and Hummus - rich creamy dip that goes perfectly with their complimentary homemade naan, herbs, radish and cheese. Sumptuous rice: Sweet- shirin pollow and javaher pllow Savory- sabzi pollow if you prefer more of the herb flavors Entrees: Lamb shank - the meat falls off the bone and it's delicious over a bed of rice. Beef Soltani - well-seasoned and tender. They serve it with a side of tomatoes, onions, jalapeño pepper and basmati rice. I always substitute the regular basmati rice with a sumptuous rice. Chenjah - i ordered the chicken and it was very well seasoned. The chicken was not dry and it also came with a side of tomato, onions, jalapeño and basmati rice (substitute it for the sumptuous rice and thank me later haha). Desserts: Pistachio ice cream is my favorite Baklava is rich, heavy and delicious Baklava cake is sweet but lighter than the baklava. Cheesecake is your typical. Overall, great customer service and very clean. I recommend this restaurant! Be sure to savor every bite.

    If we can ever have more Stars, we'd love to give more , more …read more We came One Friday evening. The restaurant was pretty busy. Yet it was calm and peaceful vibe. Our Family was deeply immersed into the authentic vibe of Persian culture, food and people. Love it so much. Food: the food that touches your heart, both my son and I feel like crying ( with happiness, hard to describe feeling) Our server was warm welcoming and very attentive to our need. She gave me a sample of drink which was happy side of the real order. I can run on and on with all I love about Cafe Caspian. Personally, I think they deserve better Stars! They do! Wish Cafe Caspian all the bests! Best,

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    Darband Shishkabob - Soltani With White Rice

    Darband Shishkabob

    4.0(334 reviews)
    13.6 mi•Sharpstown
    •$

    My wife and i and our son and grandson enjoyed everything we tried. The lunch special skewer of…read morebeef shish kabob and skewer of boneless chicken with rice and bread and a canned soda.... was tender and full of flavor....and very reasonably priced. Our son got the same thing. My wife loved her mix chelo kabob plate, one skewer of beef kubideh (ground beef) and one skewer of chicken kubideh (ground chicken) with rice and bread. We loved helping her finish it off. They brought us a small coffee pot and three cups with some sqvory coffee...on the house. The front of the building had a sign saying they are the oldest Persian grill in Texas...established in 1986. We can see why they've been around as long as they have, great food and service and prices. You order at the counter. They have olive oil and sumac at the counter, they made nice additions to our meals.

    We came in a half hour before they closed. First time here…read more No one explained the order, pay and delivery process. We were just told to sit down, only on the right side of the dining area. Thought they would bring out the food. They rang a bell and called out a number. I looked at my receipt, saw the number and told my husband that we had to pick it up. It looks like a full service restaurant, but it's not. My husband walked up to the cashier's counter, expecting the order. The cashier pointed him to the other dining area. It was just placed on top of the food case, no counter. Someone verified it was our order before he took it. I'm short and if I were picking up a bowl of their lentil soup and can't see if the soup is level, there could be a spill. The lamb shank was good, but we had to ask for the sauce that normally comes with it. She brought it. The butter was melted, so dripped over the rice easily. I guess it was too much to ask that the bread plate include feta cheese like at other Persian restaurants. I don't recommend coming in late as the bread was very hard. Dipping it in the sauce helped.

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