I found this place when my curiosity about whether or not there was an authentically quality Mediterranean restaurant around my location overtook my thought processes. Even more interestingly, when Ta'bleyah revealed itself among many other Mediterranean restaurants through my Yelp search, the restaurant was also listed as Egyptian. I had never had Egyptian food before so all this served to do was take my curiosity to the brink of eruption. What describes Egyptian food? Aromas so strong they are ready for a drug tested powerlifting meet while secretly being on perfect dosages of steroids? Tenderness like the sensation of trying to take a bite into Dippin' Dots, sure that you had sunk your teeth into something, but confused at the feeling of not having something to bite at? Because this is what I got at Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine! The instant I opened the door and stepped inside, it was a wonderland of smells, spicy, yet aromatically soothing, instantaneously cuing the salivation inside of my "haven't eaten anything yet, just played tennis for 2 hours, and now it's 1 PM" mouth. My friend and I ordered the buffet as we were ready to feast. The buffet line was not stacked with as many options as a typical Chinese buffet, but what it lacked in quantity, it more than made up for in quality! The meats, the various types of chicken dishes, the brisket, the lamb, every one was tender OFF the bone! As I attempted to pick up a piece of brisket with the tongs available for use at the buffet line, the fat holding the brisket together lost its last ounce of strength and said it's final goodbye to the meat it had been inseparable from up until this moment! My friend offered me a part of his lamb shank, which came CLEANLY off the bone with just the nudge of a spoon! As I took a "bite" of the lamb, I looked up at my friend almost with the notion that he had deceived me, played some sort of trick, somehow offering me tangible "nothing" that he had disguised as lamb, because as I took my "bite," the lamb inside my mouth just about disappeared that's how TENDER it was! I put quotes around bite because I don't know if it qualifies as a bite when you don't even have to use your teeth! Ah, but in my eagerness to speak about the unspeakably tender meats, I have forgotten to mention the palette, yes PALETTE, of bread and dips: hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki, and garlic sauce, that was brought to our table by our extremely pleasant, cordial, and helpful waitress/manager? I'm not even sure what position she played in this arena of flavors of an establishment since this girl seemed to be doing everything from warmly greeting guests at the door, offering knowledge on the various choices on display at the buffet line, bringing drinks and foods to tables, as well as commanding the register. Unfortunately, in my post buffet, stomach on the verge of overflowing because I decided it was worth it at this establishment, ITIS state, asking her name became a forgotten afterthought so I am unable to give direct credit at this particular moment. EDIT: Her name was Maya. Back to the dips and bread, who made this? Someone's mother who's been graced with homemade recipes passed down from generation to generation to generation? Because each item on the hand delivered palette ditched the generally typical taste that I've experienced at almost every other Mediterranean place I've visited in favor of a comforting, home-created flavor. Finally, let's talk briefly about the desserts, which were probably the most standard part of this whole experience. There was nothing too tremendously impressive here, although personally, I did enjoy the chocolate crepes. I am not a big fan of the crispy, dryer desserts like baklava and such, but I do acknowledge that some people absolutely LOVE that, but anyways, dessert was the last thing that I was considering when coming to this restaurant so this does not negatively impact my thoughts on this restaurant in the slightest. When I saw the 4.8 stars on Yelp, I had to witness for myself whether this place was as good as the stars reflected, and I have to say that for me, I could only imagine that the .2 missing from a perfect, shiny 5 stars, was the dessert section of the buffet, but based on the superior quality of service that MATCHED the quality of the food, I say that this place is a gleaming 5 star, 5 star, 5 star, 5 star, 5 star, restaurant in my books! I will definitely be back! P.S. - The fact that I forgot to take pictures is a testament to how this food had me ready to eat, I could NOT wait to go in on it! read more

Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Garlic Sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Spring, Texas

First off, even during this crazy weird time in the world this restaurant had nothing but EXCELLENT customer service from when we walked in, during our time there and when we were leaving! My friend loves Mediterranean food and we happened to see this place after we left t-mobile. I ordered from the a la carte menu. I enjoyed the gyro it was flavorful and yummy! I actually got full half way through BUT it was so good I HAD to finish it all lol! It came with a big basket of fries that were also really good. My friend did the buffet and although you can't serve yourself due to Covid he enjoyed the hummus with the fresh bread, rice, lamb, potatoes and brisket. We both agreed we would definitely be back for more! read more

Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Spring, Texas

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This Mediterranean restaurant is comparable to dimassi, in the Woodlands due to the same type of food, and proximity to one another. Heres a handy dandy list to compare them: Dimassi-- --Much larger variety of food --Hit or miss on fresh food depending on time --even though I've been going for about a decade and a half and see the same people every time, they are not friendly and do not greet customers. Annoying because we've literally spent thousand of dollars here and they dont acknowledge us at all. Tableyah-- --not a large variety of food --they bring out fresh food to the tables periodically --the husband and wife both talked to us and made sure we enjoyed our food, they greeted us when we came in as well. I'm sure we will continue to visit dimassi because it's a family favorite, but I am happy we have a new halal place that gives us that a smile when we walk in and greets us with food at the table. Would reccomend to everyone. read more

We catered food for an event with the folks at Tableyah, and Ramez was very professional leading up to the date. Always available via text to respond to your customizations. The food was prepared at the restaurant by his wife Heba, and she did an amazing job at it. We went to taste a day before and the falafel was delicious. We tried the 2 styles of Baklava and ended up going for Almond one. The whole party loved the individually wrapped, freshly prepared food. The quantity and quality were excellent. Since, we were from out of town, Ramez and the folks were very punctual in the food delivery and gave lots of utensils/sauces to complete the meal. We would highly recommend them for catering/event. read more

Went to this place at 6pm, they close at 9pm, and there was hardly any food, had to keep asking the lady to prepare more, won't be back any time soon read more

First time visiting this place! Great time! Wonderful food! A family own restaurant with authentic Mediterranean food! read more

Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Chicken drums! So yummy! - Mediterranean Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Incredible find in Spring, TX! We came for an early dinner - six of us, and had a great experience. The food was authentic and service was great. This family owned / run business is definitely a must try for any Mediterranean food lovers. First time having Egyptian food, and enjoyed every bit of it! Thanks to the restaurant for the delicious food! read more

Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Egyptian black tea with mint - Mediterranean Near Me - Spring, Texas

This was such a great buffet! Their grape leaves were so GOOD. I really had no complaints the service was friendly and quick , and am Definitely planning on going back. read more

This is our go to place for Mediterranean food, it's close to our business and the customer service is always welcoming. I love that they make the falafels when you order them, the spicy ones are my favorite! I've introduced many friends and family members to this place and every has had a positive experience. Give them a try! read more

Very friendly staff and delicious food. We love Mediterranean food and we are so happy we found this place in our area. Totally recommended! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for sometime. Finally made the trip out to it. Was very disappointed. We went for the buffet and everything was on the bland side. Not as much variety as you'd think. I had only one plate of food because I didn't enjoy it enough to go back for seconds. The service was good. The lady was kind and helpful but it would get awkward when you're scooping the food onto your plate. She follows along and watches you scoop the food. Although I know she's just there to wait to answer any questions. We were also the only ones in the restaurant. I sadly, wouldn't come back. read more

We just moved into the area recently, and my fiance found Ta'bleyah on Yelp. We went in yesterday for the first time, and now I'm just upset that we hadn't come here sooner! The customer service is top-notch, and the food was delicious. I was a big fan of the hummus, both the regular one and the spicy one, the lentil salad, the falafel was delicious and freshly made, and they had many options for proteins; three different chicken options (the tahini chicken was my favorite), brisket (my daughter's favorite), and lamb shank. There was a girl who was ordering ahead of us who was vegetarian, and there were a lot of options for her as well. Drinks were included in our buffet cost, so I got some of the hot tea with mint, and my family got soft drinks. The people working checked on us often, and promptly cleared the table when we were getting up for seconds. They seemed genuinely interested in how we were enjoying our food, and they helped explain any menu items that we didn't know. Oh, and they have desserts! I've been a fan of baklava since I was a child, and I have to say that the one they make at Ta'bleyah one was one of my favorites that I've had. I told my family while we were eating here that this is one of those places I'm going to get cravings for. We will be return customers, for sure! read more

SO GOOD BEST Mediterranean FOOD IN SPRING . The owner is so sweet and you can tell they put a lot of work into their food

We decided on the buffet, great selection Also can order off the menu Family owned and service is excellent read more

My wife and I have been here twice now. The owners are the kindest people ! We showed up the first time at 10 minutes to closing and they were having a family dinner they made us feel so welcomed and appreciated! The food was is amazing and the ambiance is incredible but the service is the cherry on top of a wonderful cake ! We will be back again and again ! read more

Everything on the menu was amazing I can't decide what my favorite food was. The owners are soo friendly and the place was clean. Their food is full of flavor and the portion was perfect. I loved my experience here. Definitely coming back!! read more

By far the most healthy food in Spring TX. Great food. Great service. The food is Halal and the owners are very health conscious. Everything is hand made. Try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Always so good and they are consistent. Salads and pita bread are always fresh. Love the garlic sauce!

The buffet here is amazing! I'm a vegetarian, and they had so many options! They also had plenty of meats out that I'm sure would be equally as delicious as what I had--potatoes, veggie stew, rice, tzatziki, cucumber salad, and probably more stuff I can't even remember. It was all delicious, I got two plates and cleaned them both, and went back for dessert (rice pudding and baklava, also delicious). I didn't put a single thing on my plate that I didn't end up liking, even though a lot of it was unfamiliar to me. Price is also awesome. $12.99 for all you can eat, for seriously good food. I couldn't believe it! The staff is super nice and friendly as well. We were a little confused where to start when we walked in, but they noticed, approached, and explained everything to us. I loved this place and will definitely be back. read more

Great food at a great price. The buffet has a great selection. The baklava is the best I've ever had at a restaurant. I will be going back. read more

Excellent food! My husband had the buffet and ate a little bit of everything and was all excellent. I ordered the chicken kabob and WOW! Great waitress. Will definitely return. read more

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I've been here twice now and really enjoyed their delicious and unique dishes. The place is clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful explaining the dishes. I will be back. read more

This place is absolutely delicious! The waitress that helped us was very attentive and the food is so good! My husband and I have tried so many different Mediterranean places around Houston and this place is for sure in the top! The manager or owner(Not sure) came out and even gave me a lamb chop on the house to try! It was delicious and such a kind gesture! Will be eating here again! We totally forgot to take a photo of our food before digging in! read more

Decided to stop by this place for the lunch buffet and it was amazing! Great customer service, great food and great ambiance. Will definitely come back again read more

Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Spring, Texas

Wow, this place is amazing! We tried the lunch buffet today and found the food to be delicious, well made, plentiful in variety, and affordable! Ta'bleyah is family run and you can tell that this is a labor of love! The restaurant is nicely decorated, open dining room, great for groups and very clean. We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing food& service. Always greeting with friendly staff. Hands down the best rice pudding.

One of those hidden gems that one goes "wow" at. A great find . The food is fantastic- the ambience is incredible . The selection of food is a little intimidating but it's the kind of amazing confusion that makes you want to go back again and again . Love this place - a chance find but we will become good friends - if nothing else, then for the tea. read more

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Traditional, fresh, packed with flavor Mediterranean dishes DO exist in The Woodlands. Arabic culture is known for its generosity and hospitality and this place proves it to be true. They greeted us warmly, succinctly explained the dishes and process, and offered us several treats on the house. The lamb --a favorite-- melts in your mouth and is accompanied by a fragrant and nutty rice. All the dishes were on point: it was if I was eating my mother's home cooked mediterranean food. This stop will be a weekly tradition. read more

Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - A taste of everything... - Mediterranean Near Me - Spring, Texas

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I needed to go to Hobby Lobby and my son spotted the new Mediterranian Restaurant so I went to Hobby Lobby, he to the Restaurant for a Shawarma. I finished shopping when he finished and we left. I dropped him off and he had forgotten his wallet so I called and they had it, but no way to find him. So, we went back in because I wanted a TO GO menu, but I met the owner who was a lovely, lovely woman from Egypt. As we walked by the buffet, I was naming the dishes and she was impressed by how much I knew. I joked, but meant it, you should taste some of my Mideastern cooking. When we passed one item, I said..now that is Palestinian...She said yes. I ordered a Shawarma with a little bit of eggplant to go, two Um Ali desserts and one Kateyif for my Ex. She didn't want me to pay because we had to come back for my son's wallet. That was not her fault. I insisted on paying. The place is very nice, although I worry about the location since it is in a strip center that doesn't face the main road. It is very nicely decorated and classy. While I was talking to her, I asked what perfume she was wearing. She said nothing, it is the food. I said no, it is Oud. Two ladies were seated at the table and I walked by them and it was from them. They had moved from Dubai. I lived in Abu Dhabi 10 yrs and haven't been able to find a replicate scent anywhere. Well, I know what it is now. The restaurant has a family type vibe. I liked that about it. I will go back to try the buffet later on although it looked somewhat dry. The Um Ali after I added a little more liquid and spice to it when I got home, was good. Shawarma was pretty good. My Ex said Kateyif was Ok, but mine was better. I will be a repeat customer as I know my son will be too. I wish them much success.. read more

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Wonderful Buffett with delicious foods! Can't t wait to go back and eat again! They have a large variety of dishes to try, and the desserts awesome as well! read more

If you love some Mediterranean food then you ought to try this place. Located in a very convenient location off sawdust, this place has a lot of potential. Buffet is definitely welcome with delicious foods like tender brisket, fried chicken, and tarty eggplant to name a few. This is a family owned restaurant and you can tell with the hospitality you're greeted with at the door. In addition to the stacked buffet, you have the option to order a la carte. Give them a try. read more

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The food is delicious and the people are very nice. I will definitely be back regularly. read more

Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Spring, Texas

Great food with very fresh ingredients. Some of their vegetables are home grown. Everything I tried was excellent. All the flavors and textures were nicely balanced. Don't forget to try the rice pudding. read more

THIS PLACE IS SOO GOOD! Food is served cafeteria/buffet style. Come in, grab your plate and utensil, get your food, and pay. They will bring your drink to the table. If you want your pita bread, just let them know. You can tell them how many pieces because they might give you a lot more than you need. I tried them out for lunch. It was so good, i bought a separate togo box so i can eat it for dinner. As im writing this, i feel like i want to go back for todays lunch! read more

Good food and excellent service. The desert is also very good and enjoyable. Thanks read more

Loved! Seems the buffet selection is better on wknds though. Food is fresh & tasty. Solid lunch choice.

Ta'bleyah is a unique family operated business experience, where you touch the real Egyptian hospitality and taste the oriental Egyptian cuisine in their homemade food standard. The owner, his wife, son & daughters are very cheerful & welcoming. As soon as you arrive to the restaurant , you feel like you're invited in their house! Place is decent and super clean, food is unbelievable, best Egyptian food in great Houston with no doubt. read more

Second time here and I got the same thing (chicken shawarma). The garlic sauce on the side complements the wrap very well, and I'm looking forward to trying the kofta wrap next. Service same as last time... great! Could be quicker but I'm a patient guy. I found that this only applies if you're ordering from the menu and not dining from the buffet. read more

To all you foodies out there I found this quaint little mediterranean place to eat. It is family owned and operated The food was delicious the service is excellent, they are super clean, even the restroom was clean and had a bidet toilet.The foid is set up like buffet food They draw and serve you the food. They serve Turkish coffee here as well which is one of my favorite things to have in a mediterranean restaurant with my deserts. Most Buffet will NOT allow you to take ANY of your LEFTOVERS home , but this one did, So my leftover lamb and saffron rice is coming home with me. And the prices are easy on the wallet. read more

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I am new to Texas and let's just say I was beyond impressed with this place. We loved the atmosphere, the decor, the items for sale, and the service was phenomenal. I am vegan and my dad eats meat so this place was the perfect compromise. I could not believe all the vegan options they had available!!!! The food had the perfect spice level and the flavors were to die for. My dad finished everything on his plate. In addition it also extremely affordable. I highly recommend checking it out!!!! read more

Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Spring, Texas