Cafe Lili - Review - Galleria - Houston - The Infatuation

Cafe Lili has been serving Lebanese food since the ‘90s, and from your first visit to when the cashier knows your order by heart, this family-run restaurant is the kind of place that makes you feel comfortable. After ordering at the counter of this Galleria spot, expect your food to be ready by the time you find a table, regardless of how much you order. But make sure their smooth “special hummus” makes it to your plate so you can try the tender chuck beef topping the dish. Come with a crew and split a kabob platter, or come solo and talk yourself into buying a bottle of their rich olive oil. photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen Pause Unmute Food Rundown Special Hummus This appetizer takes their silky smooth hummus and adds a generous serving of minced beef. The coating of hummus makes the beef taste more tender and is one of our favorite appetizers here. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Fried Kibbi The kibbi, shaped like a small football, is made of warm chuck beef and deep-fried. While the crisp outer shell and crunch of pine nuts on the inside balance out the delicate meat that makes up this dish. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Kafta Kabob Slabs of smoky kafta are the main event here. We appreciate the simplicity of the grilled meat, and the fluffy rice on the side is the best accompaniment. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Rice Pudding This pudding is one of our favorite desserts. It is perfectly creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, the crushed pistachios on top add a little bit of earthiness to the dessert. photo credit: Gianni Greene - Gianni Greene