Booza

Great experience. The ladies were very welcoming and very helpful. The ice cream was amazing. I mixed pineapple and passion fruit, both good, but the passion fruit has a nice sourness to it that was refreshing. On my next visit to Texas I will be back

So good, came here twice. The mango flavor is dairy free, yet CREAMY I also had the orange blossom and pistachio flavors. The ice cream is soft and stretchy but also creamy, hard to describe. But good! They also have pies and pints to take home.

We looked up ice cream near us and this is where we journeyed to. The kids gave it 4.5 stars. Love that they have gelato and dairy-free options. Everyone was able to enjoy. Serving size was decent. The staff was friendly.

The closest I've had to maraş dondurması in the USA. Amazing texture and taste, especially with the classic flavor, Ashta. I would have preferred the pistachio to have more pistachio flavor, as currently it's more like plain ice cream with pistachio chunks, not pistachio ice cream. We tried most of the flavors from the booza section with 9 people.

Friendly customer service and the booza is one-of-kind! I ordered the salted caramel & chocolate hazelnut. Absolutely would come back. Perfect for a hot day 🍨

Love, love, love this gem of an ice cream shop! Booza is Arabic for ice cream and this particular frozen treat is “stretchy” Palestinian ice cream! The flavors took my mom back to her childhood in Bethlehem. The service is excellent. The place is clean and cute. Definitely worth taking the family. And you’re supporting a local Palestinian owned business!

The ice cream was great. We really liked the cookies and cream flavor. The customer service was just okay. The inside was very cute and we loved the outside tables. This wasn’t my favorite pistachio ice cream. I would probably return again if in the area, but I wouldn’t make a special trip.

Came here for the first time! Amazing Turkish ice cream ready to be served for ya! The sweetness is perfect and not super sweet like regular American 🇺🇸 ice cream 🍨 I love this place and recommended for any sweet lovers! 😋🥰😘😍 Come and enjoy the delicacy! :) Cheers 🥂

Unfortunately my phone reset, so I lost the pictures I took of their menu, interior, and ice cream, but I LOVE this hidden ice cream gem! Upon entering, we were the only customers there, but we got to sample so many of their unique flavors including lemon mint, cheesecake, rose water, orange blossom, guava, etc. The gelato was so thick yet soft and creamy. We opted for the rose water and cheesecake, which were so so good. If I remember correctly, it was cheap too -- $6 for 2 scoops of up to 2 flavors. I would definitely come back, and this is one of my new absolute favorite ice cream spots in Houston!

Stretchy Palestinian ice cream! We tried the rose water (so refreshing), the Turkish coffee and the pistachio and would get all 3 flavors again. It has a handful of tables inside and outside and a large parking lot out front. We loved the staff and the music selection!

The summers here are hot and humid, and ice cream is always welcome during these times. We had the hazelnut chocolate flavor and pistachio, and it was not bad, but it wasn't as creamy and thick as I had hoped it would be, and the pistachios did not taste very fresh nor did it have that strong of a pistachio flavor. The hazelnut flavor is strong and decent though, I actually enjoyed that flavor more. There's seating indoors and outdoors, and you can try samples before finalizing your flavor, there are some more interesting flavors such as Turkish coffee and some other fruity flavors.

I got cookies and cream, pomegranate with chocolate chips and vanilla in a medium cup for 8$. I enjoyed sampling different flavors before making my order and there's plenty of clean seating. It's quiet inside and the staff is attentive and quick. Would come back! The texture of the ice cream is amazing and stretchy. Very filling as well.

lemon and rose flavors were both good the rose was the best. the lemon flavor had a harder more thick/solid consistency than the rose one. the pistachio flavor was also tasty.

Great ice cream and unique flavors! I'm not a huge fan of the stretchy texture ice cream but the rose water flavor was pretty good! I chose the lemon mint and vanilla cone for myself. It was amazing. Super strong flavor, very tart, but the vanilla balanced it well. The cone tasted fresh. There were two men helping our group tonight and they were very nice and helped us with samples. Would definitely come again!

Super unique turkish ice cream/gelato spot! I never knew a place like this existed until a friend pointed it out. We got a medium ($8 and can get up to 3 flavors) and got the Hazelnut Chocolate, Pistachio, and Rosewater. I personally really liked the Rosewater - it's got a refreshing, sweet floral taste to it. The Pistachio doesn't have the typical almond-like flavor, but rather something closer to real pistachios. I honestly think the flavor got lost in the two stronger flavors that we had in our cup, but the employees said that Pistachio was their most popular flavor... There's a sign that says no samples, but we asked prior to seeing the sign and they were willing! I feel like $8 for a medium is very fair pricing, and the stretchiness of it makes for a fun consumption experience! I would definitely come back to try some of their other unique flavors

Stopped in during the evening after dinner. It's your typical creamery with a few outside and inside tables. Ice cream was flavorful and texture was perfect! Customer service was good.

I visited Booza after seeing a post abt them online. I was fascinated by the history and curious to try this type of ice cream! The shop has a clean modern aesthetic and has great seating area. They had an array of gelatos and ice creams, staff were very kind and friendly. I tried a few different flavors and decided on Turkish Coffee and Pistachio w Ashta. The ice cream was unique and different than any I had before, it's creamy & not too sweet. I also loved the flavor of pomegranate chocolate gelato I will be having that on my next visit! A cultural experience I recommend :)

They have gelato, Mediterranean ice cream (stretchy) and slushees! They have a good variety of fruity and chocolate flavors, including other unique ones like rose water. I enjoyed the cookies and cream Mediterranean ice cream (one of the few with a mix in solid). They offer two samples so you can make sure you like the flavor you pick! My boyfriend liked the butter pecan gelato best the Mediterranean ice cream is soft and delicious! A unique dessert for ice cream lovers.

Came to Booza with a friend to try traditional Palestinian ice cream! They have different types of frozen delicacies like gelato and sherbets but the booza is on the far left. I tried the Turkish Coffee flavor, pistachio, and sweet cream. I opted for a small cup of the sweet cream and Turkish Coffee--delicious! If I'm in the area I will definitely return

I love their ice cream. Wish this place was located in my hometown! I'll return next to I'm in h town!

Oh my goodness... one of if not the best ice cream I have ever tasted!! I was too busy enjoying my ice cream I didn't have time to take a pic. I have been wanting to try this place for so long it's because of the 30 minutes drive from where I live that's been keeping me from visiting. The Mediterranean ice cream is so creamy and decadent. If you're the owner please consider more locations in Houston!!

Booza is tricky to rate because one flavor was excellent and the other was subpar. The big draw to Booza is their Palestinian stretch style ice cream. Personally, I was not impressed since the stretch didn't look appetizing and the ice cream just hung off my spoon. Perhaps the consistency affects the flavor? The pomegranate chocolate chip sorbet was delicious, however. It melted quickly and was light and refreshing. Booza has pints available for purchase in a freezer and you can place online or phone orders for pints to be shipped. You are limited to two samples per customer. Their trash can was very cute. Overall, I won't be returning and am sad to report it was just a so so experience.

The ice cream was so good and amazing customer service, will definitely be returning!!

On a Palestinian food crawl so you know we had to stop by Booza. Looks like they have history in selling booza and roots in Ramallah. Staff was very kind! You can purchase pint size booza or get it by the scoop here. They limit 2 samples, but I already knew what I wanted. Turkish Coffee - delicious, especially in combination with other cream based flavors. Orange Blossom - I would make the drive for this. Really fragrant and nice, they somehow made it taste like a flower instead of what you'd expect from American ice cream. Rose - Solid rose flavor, I'm always a big fan of natural flavors in ice cream. Sweet Cream - Not what I was expecting, but great in combination with other flavors. I don't really remember how to describe this, you'd have to sample it All of this to say I'm definitely coming back. I'm not a huge ice cream person, but Booza has become a favorite and it really outshines any Coldstone, Marble Slab, Creamistry etc. Easiest 5 star I've ever written.

My new go-to for ice cream! My boyfriend and I wanted something sweet after eating lunch and decided to try out Booza. We were still pretty full from lunch, so we shared an ice cream (large waffle cone.) There were several flavors to choose from, but we chose Turkish coffee since we love coffee. The cone was very big and had a lot of ice cream, so it was plenty for the two of us to share; it was a little over $7, which isn't bad for two people. The ice cream and the cone were both really good. The ice cream had a somewhat floral palette and of course coffee, and was very creamy. The cone was nice and crisp and had a very yummy flavor. I hope more people check out Booza; it is definitely worth it and deserves more hype.

I came in and was going to get some of their ice cream, just needed to use the bathroom first. I've been there once before and used it before/after eating. This time they told me they had 'no bathroom', which everyone knows is not true. I understand some businesses say that so that random homeless or drug addicts don't go in and use their space, but I was neither....and just thought it was pretty rude. I didn't make a big deal about it and left and took my business elsewhere but being an establishment that serves food, you need to do better.

My first time here, I liked the consistency. I had a sample of the pistachio and rose water, I liked the pistachio more but not enough to get an entire scoop of it. I went with the hazelnut ice cream instead. I had a hankering for some classic ice cream, hence the 4 stars. The cone was wonderful. Customer service was excellent.

My family loves the place and always visit in the summer. Very clean tables and friendly service. So many different flavors to choose from and they rotate.

I hadn't had booza (Arabic for ice cream) since I was in Palestine (Ramallah). Arabic ice cream is made with the Mastic from the Mastic Tree evergreen and is even used in gum. It has many medicinal benefits, as well. This sticky texture makes the booza have a wonderful texture that is pure delite. The little shop has tons of flavors.. I love rosewater...it it was a no-brainer I had coconut as always, and both were like I remembered. The shop we would eat at was called Rukab's in Ramallah...this happens to be the same family! It is pricy and it is very far from me, so only reason for 4*.

I never realized how much of a sweet tooth I had until I hung out with my non-foodie cousins recently. Thankfully, we have lots of places to choose from that have excellent gelato. Booza serves stretchy ice cream which has a consistency closest to of a gelato but creamy, rich, and just absolutely dreamy. The most recent trip was not my first here but it was the first time I ventured out of my comfort zone of just sticking to my favorite flavor - pistachio and also tried two additional flavors making my ice cream cone a sort of a leaning tower of Pisa. As a rule of thumb, I had to get the pistachio flavor, which had hazelnut above it, and to top it all off was the fig flavor that I was very curious to try. In the end though, IMO, pistachio reigns supreme. The fig has little chunks of fresh fig that have been perfectly caramelized into a jammy state. You get little flecks of the fig's interior as you eat the ice cream. Next you make it into the hazelnut layer which was like a nutella like flavor with just perfect balance of nuttiness and sugary delight. But the final crescendo inside the cone was the pistachio ice cream. It was pillowy and nutty, dreamy and fluffy, it was what ice cream should taste like, it was what you want to eat after running a triathlon. It was everything you could want in a pistachio flavored ice cream and then some more. The people that work there are always super professional. It reminds me of a different time where people take pride in what they are serving. I hope that this place survives COVID because their ice cream is just perfect!

Staff is very friendly and the space is bright and very clean. I had the booza small - $6.50 - two flavors (opted for cookies and cream & pistachio). I really like ice cream but am not picky about it, perfectly content with HEB 1905 vanilla but generally go for unique varieties. The 'stretchiness' was understated compared with the website description and doesn't really contribute to the overall experience. The flavors themselves were underwhelming. They do not allow one to try a sample before purchase.

Friend & Good customer service and tasty gelato! Variety of flavors & seasonal flavors available!

Medeterenian ice-cream, rich flavor with different types of notes . I ended it especially that they are on the less sweet side . Pleasant service.

Great place! Very very clean! Best customer service ever! Wifey and baby boy loves the ice cream!

My taste buds just got wild and crazy the ice cream is delicious. The gelato are amazing so many flavors. I had a non dairy ice cream that I would drive back to Houston to get some more. This place really needs 10 stars

No samples, which is weird. The "stretchiness"was very underwhelming. As for the flavors, I'll just say we could not even finish our small cups. Not worth the money IMO.

The best ice cream in Htown. The pistachio and coconut are my favorite. So creamy. Staff was so helpful and patience with me.

It's an ok spot to grab a cone or a cup. Just a little bit underwhelming from all the social media videos I saw on the gram. The chocolate is amazing and the coffee flavor pairs well with it. It just lacked so much aesthetic in that it looked like slightly melted gelato and not the stretchy goodness it claimed to be. Also unlike the videos, the energy of the shop was low. It was a bit sad in fact. I hope they can turn things around.

Wasn't for me, but that's okay! I was in the area and really wanted some ice cream. I had heard of booze before so why not seize the moment! They are still offering samples of the flavors but it is limited. I had the strawberry booza and the passion fruit sorbet. The passion fruit was my favorite. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I would go back just for that. The strawberry booza was just okay. The restaurant was so cute and very clean. They even have pints for purchase in a freezer at the front. There is also a cute little ice cream trash can at the front!

I came by here for some afternoon delight one day last week to try some stretchy ice cream. After looking at all of the available flavors, I decided to go very basic with a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of vanilla gelato. After all, I didn't want to be too risky with my first stretchy ice cream experience! Those two scoops only cost $4 so that's a real deal. The vanilla gelato was light and refreshing with a hint of vanilla but the chocolate was rich and full of flavor and therefore my favorite. It was a quality dessert. They have some outdoor seating in front if the weather is cooperative. I will return here.

I heard about Booza on Fox 26, and the owner mentioned that they use mastic gum in their recipe. Mastic gum was the ONLY thing to completely rid my gut of H. Pylori even after several rounds of antibiotics. I suffered from H. Pylori for months with no relief, and within 24 hours of taking mastic gum the symptoms were gone! I haven't actually tried the ice cream but it made me very excited to hear that it has this natural ingredient in its recipe. I will be making my way down to Booza to give it a try.

Amazing family-owned business that is literally a hidden hole in the wall - it is pretty easy to miss as it lies in a xomplex squished between two fast food restaurants. Just seeing this place through the car window as we pulled up brought back memories of Saffron and Rose during my college days in Lose Angeles. The business is authentic. I mean you not only see a multi-generational family staff but also grandpa still scooping the ice cream. My only critique / opinion is to focus on the stretchy Palestinian ice cream and intensifying some of those flavors (i.e. rosewater) instead of being a triathlete of ice cream, gelato, and sherbert. Their ice cream is what is unique, and I wish stretched 80% of the cases - no pun intended haha. Prices aren't bad. For a large, it was about $6, and can feed 2 people comfortably or 3 people if you want to taste more flavors. Can't wait to come back and continue to support this business. Hope they sell pints soon! Would love to store them in my freezer.

I really enjoyed my first visit. My brother wanted to get something from Dave&Buster's but since I had no interest I stayed at the ice-cream shop as he walked over to D&B. By the time I had picked my flavors and finished half my cone he was back! Ice-cream: 4 They had a lot of ice cream flavors like rose water that I had never seen before. The case on the right holds their gelato (and I think sorbet as well) while the case on the left held the stretchy Turkish ice-cream. Everything I tried was delicious and but not extremely strong so you had to wait a bit for the flavor to hit. However, I liked this since I don't like extremely sweet desserts in the summer and it didn't leave me dehydrated. I loved that the ice cream were smooth and had an interesting stretchy characteristic. Think of the the stretchiness of bubble gum but weaker and with the ice cream texture. The price point is similar to Aqua S for the basic ice cream. Staff: 5 The owner was extremely nice and said that I could try anything I wanted. He didn't skimp on the tasters and was pretty generous with how much ice cream he gave me. He wasn't very talkative but was professional. I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area!

Delicious! I ordered pistachio, hazelnut chocolate, and salted caramel. The depth of the flavors and consistency were spot on. The service was delightful; attentive and welcoming.

i came in with my father and was welcomed immediately with hospitality. i fell in love with the guava flavor and the lime mint is AMAZING ! super refreshing for a hot may day they have 81 years of experience and their ice cream/gelato is homemade . definitely recommend coming in. brought me a childlike happiness

This is a Turkish place and there are some flavors like rose water and Turkish coffee! We got a medium size with 3 flavors - peach cobbler, hazelnuts, and pistachio. I think the consistency of these were like sorbets, and not really ice cream. It was rich and smooth in consistency, I liked it. Might come back for the rose water one.

My family and I could give this business 4 stars on their customers service alone. The staff were very nice and professional. The owner who said his middle name was "trouble" was very pleasant and playful with everyone. We didn't really get to see the stretchyness of the ice cream, but it was more creamy than most ice cream we've had. We didn't think so at first lol but to us the portion sizes were more than enough once we started eating it. Also I'm lactose intolerant, and this ice cream didn't affect me all.

Their Ice cream texture is very different, i tried pistachio and hazelnut! It was great!

So many places are closing early these days so we decided to try a new place and this place was it! We went on a Wednesday night about an hour before they closed. No indoor seating (chairs were stacked) but you could dine outside if you wanted. There were two employees that I could see, a female who was the cashier and the male who helped with our orders. I love interesting flavors and this was up my alley. They have various sorbets, gelato, and "chewy" ice cream. I checked and they don't use gelatin (like some gelato recipes use). My issue was choosing only 3 flavors. No samples during the pandemic so I just randomly chose and I ended up with almond gelato, chocolate, and rose water. Chocolate isn't my usual but my daughter loves chocolate so that was for her. Chocolate was pretty good! It had some little chewy bits (reminiscent of marshmallow fluff) in it which I enjoyed. Rose water was nice - subtle but present. Chocolate overpowered this but I enjoyed it. I'd separate stronger flavors next time so I could get the full effect. Almond was my favorite. I LOVED IT that if I could only choose 1 flavor, this would be it. I had a few bites that contained the chewy bits. Overall, not too sweet either which is a huge plus in my book. I'd love to return again to further explore the menu and other flavors. They have a small (2 flavors max) for $4 or add $2 more for 3 flavors. The staff seem pretty nice though not all that chatty (to be honest, the face masks don't make me inclined to chat either because my voice doesn't carry well even without something covering my mouth). Definitely expect me again!

Wow, their ice cream/gelato is so good! Apparently booza is gelato in arabic. i tried rose water and cookies and creme and omg, both flavors were so so delicious! the texture of the gelato was so stretchy and creamy, and flavors tasted right good, not too sweet. they have many more flavors and their cafe is super cute too. i would recommend anyone who is craving some good stretchy flavored gelato! i will come back for more flavors. i got a small cup, $4, two scoops and it's so enough for a quick snack! they also have plenty of parking in the front.

Saw on instagram and decided to drag my friend with me to try it. Glad I did because it did not disappoint!!!! This stretchy delight was what I needed to end my night okay --- I love dessert and was well pleased. The servers were also especially kind and let me try more than the limit -- thank y'all!!

I just had booza ice cream for the first time a few hours ago and I can't stop thinking about it. The texture is lovely and different from any other type of ice cream I've tried. Stretchy yet sturdy, but with a creamy mouth feel. I got Turkish Coffee and Rosewater and I really liked the latter. I look forward to trying all the other flavors. The gentleman who seemed to be the owner couldn't have been nicer --very welcoming and gracious-- and I'd be happy to keep supporting his business. I believe it's the only one of its kind in town! Really perfect for the hot weather.

This place is official! Palestinian ice cream finally made it to Htown ...peeps go visit this joint if you like that Mediterranean food then you need to try the Mediterranean Boozooka bomb ice cream. Alright here come the flavors you should try in the order I tried them, that is after sampling all the flavors. Pistachio, Turkish coffee, ishta, and of course raspberry sherbert. They have some outdoor seating available and you can order your scoops in cones and bowls. I also noticed the mini pecan pies but I wasn't feeling it. Maybe add a scoop on top of yo pie and you will fly. It is not too sweet so yes you can have this treat. If you feel dead your heart will beat. Your veins will sweat and your lips will be as cold as sleet. Give it a try and if you don't like it then unfollow me and RIP. I'm out

I have fond memories of the theatrical stretchy ice cream shows men in Istanbul out on at their street carts along the side walk. The special ingredients found in Booza make the stretchy theatrics possible. My husband has been on a kick to find some in the US for a few months so lo and behold, the ever-diverse Houston has a dedicated Booza spot Why should you give this spot a try? In addition to serving up a unique texture of ice cream, Booza offers flavors that are reminiscent of Turkish cuisine (and Turkish delight) like rosewater, pistachio and orange blossom. I opted for the small ($4) which offered two flavor selections. My orange blossom and pistachio combo was a match made in heaven. If I were to pick only one, it would be the orange blossom The staff was very friendly and made the experience live up to the hype after months of conversations in our home about Booza. The shop offers a handful of tables and packaging for larger to go serving sizes.

Where else? Where else can you find Booza in Houston? In Texas? In the USA!? Not many places - I've looked. This was my first time trying Booza, and it was great. It is distinctly more "stretchy" than regular ice cream, but overall the experience eating it was more similar than I anticipated. I got a scoop of coconut and a scoop of the traditional Ishta flavor, which is the original Booza flavor of simply sugar, milk, salep, mastic. The Ishta was definitely more stretchy than the coconut, and I enjoyed the texture. The coconut Booza tasted and felt very similar to a coconut gelato. The shop was clean and tidy, with a small window showing off the Booza-making equipment in the back room. Made in-house! From our short conversation I learned the gentlemen running the store were of Palestinian descent, with generations of experience making and selling Booza. I was hoping for "the real deal" and I feel like I got it here.

As we walked up, the owner/operator (not sure) was sitting outside. He stood to open the door for us and gave us a warm greeting. There was construction going on next door, so it was kind of loud. He apologized for it, but it really wasn't necessary - it's hardly his fault. The store was very neat and tidy. They had many flavors available in gelatos, ice creams, and sherberts. My daughter got a huge serving of mint in a waffle cone. It was one of the best mint ice creams I've tried. Overall, their ice cream and gelato was so creamy! I love the texture; it's somewhat stretchy. The pistachio had pieces of pistachios in it. The orange blossom was a light, creamy flavor. Both were sweet without being too much.

Booza is the word ice cream in Arabic. One big difference in booza is very stretchy for an ice cream, it still melts in your mouth like the ice cream we all known. The flavor they have are very unique. Orange Blossom was one of my favorite.