Arabella - Houston

Hands down the best Mediterranean cuisine I have ever had!! Huge selection of both veggies, salad, sides and meat and everything tastes so wonderful! I have regular serious cravings for my favorite dishes at this place!

Updated Review: I was not aware that prices had changed, but the cashier kindly informed me. Kudos to Arabella for their customer service. I am changing my rating from 4 to 5 stars. Original Review: The food is delicious at this restaurant. The menu does not change daily, but there is some rotation. However, the prices can vary. For example, a meal with 2 sides and 1 meat is supposed to be $7.99, but the lamb shank ended up costing $10.27 with tax. Sometimes even the chicken can be $10.27. I have never ordered 3 sides, but there have been a few times where I have been charged for it. The food is good, but be sure to watch the prices as the cashier often makes mistakes in the restaurant's favor.

The meat at this restaurant appears to not be fresh. I have been disappointed with the quality each of the three times I have ordered. The pomegranate eggplant, falafel sandwich, and lamb shank seemed to have been cooked well in advance and I found them inedible. However, they do serve generous portions. I did enjoy the falafel and gyro to some extent. Perhaps I should try more items to see what they excel at.

This is a new restaurant that I was excited to try after hearing great reviews from my colleagues. They have a wide selection of dishes, but I decided to try the chicken shawarma salad. It was excellent! The salad was filled with plenty of chicken for the price of $5.99, and it was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be returning; it's a wonderful option for lunch in the city center dining scene. The owner was present and ensured that everything met his high standards. I believe this speaks volumes about a restaurant where the owner is hands-on and works alongside their employees to maintain quality.

I had a great experience at this restaurant. Today for lunch, I tried the vegetarian plate and everything was delicious. The sauce was particularly outstanding.