Abu Omar Halal - Galleria Area, TX

Abu Omar Halal’s New Galleria Restaurant to Focus on Jordanian Cuisine | Eater Houston

"Growing from Houston’s first halal food truck in 2011 into a multi-city operation with about 20 food trucks and restaurants, this soon-to-open fourth Houston-area brick-and-mortar will spotlight traditional Jordanian cuisine with a revamped menu. Highlights include ouzi (a savory phyllo-wrapped pastry of ground lamb and rice), mulukhiyeh (braised leafy greens seasoned with coriander, garlic and lemon), and kabseh (an aromatic rice dish served with chicken or other meat). The menu also adds fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies and desserts including items made with ashta (thick clotted cream), while longtime favorites such as shawarma, falafel and kabobs will remain available. The new location near the Galleria opens Saturday, March 13 with a grand-opening event from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and will operate those same hours seven days a week." - Brittanie Shey