Foreign Grill

I tried samsa with chicken and potato, and it was delicious—crispy on the outside and flavorful inside. Borscht was rich and with just the right balance of flavors. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. People working there were very nice and welcoming. I will definitely come back for more tasty and authentic food!

We absolutely loved the food! I grew up eating Eastern European cooking so this took me back. ❤️ The service was friendly and enthusiastic and the atmosphere was casual and vibrant. We had the Ukranian borsh, Uzbek Plov, Manty dumplings, kampot berry beverage, and of course dessert of the Medovnik honey cake and napolean cake. To die for and will be back!

The food was amazing! The restaurant owner was very kind and we would definitely come back. The plov was to die for, the khinkali was the perfect amount of savory, and the pelmeni was delicious! We also ordered the Honey Cake and Kompot, very yummy additions to our filling meal. Please come eat here, you will not regret it!

The Khachapuri was fabulous! The bread was perfect with a slight crust and a soft center. It was packed with cheese and the egg was perfect and still runny. The pelmeni was also awesome and almost like a soup dumpling with how moist it is. Great flavors all around with a very kind staff. I will 100% be back to try a couple other things.

Super delicious- owner was very friendly explained the menu - made great suggestions for me to try. Food is different but very well made. Definitely worth trying.

I visited Foreign Grill and was impressed! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The dishes were true culinary masterpieces! Varenyki with potatoes and mushrooms were incredibly delicious, with the perfect filling and delicate dough that truly reminded me of home. I also can’t forget the homemade pelmeni, which not only delighted the taste buds but also warmed the soul. The chebureki were absolutely amazing—crispy and full of flavor! Overall, this is a place you’ll want to return to again and again, to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Ukrainian hospitality and enjoy authentic dishes. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience real Ukrainian food in Houston! Thanks!Дякую ,це було неймовірно смачно !🇺🇦 Irina, you are a wonderful positive person.

Foreign Grill was decent. I didn't realize until I got there that it's a part of a food hall. Comfy booth seating and free wifi. Should've checked for plugs to see whether it could be a study/work spot. I found this place after going to a lovely Georgian spot in NY. Had to share the Kachapuri experience with the fam at home. But the hubby didn't feel like that much cheese (5 types, to be exact) tonight, and he opted for the plov plus some sort of dumpling (I picked khinkali based on the kind cashier's recommendation). Plov: I very rarely order rice dishes anywhere outside of the goat biriyani at Himalayas, but this turned out to be the best dish there. The lamb was so tender and the sauerkraut paired perfectly. The flavors were on point - but the dish was pretty small, and that I have a problem with. If a rice dish is $17 before tax, at least make it sizable. 4/5 due one point being docked for portion size. Khinkali: Really wanted to like this but at $17 for 4 dumplings, they needed to be phenomenal - and they didn't deliver. I like that they handmake it at the restaurant. I don't like that it was SO oversalted. So. Salty. And parts of the dough were undercooked. 2/5 Borscht: I added the borscht because a) I love borscht but more because b) the khinkali was so salty (have I said that yet?) and I was looking for something to balance it out. I even asked as I was ordering if it's not very salty. I hadn't ordered it originally because I didn't think a bowl of soup was worth $15 before tax. But I got it anyway, and I can say: 1. It's good - but still quite salty, and 2. It comes in an even smaller bowl than I had thought; 3. I still don't think it's worth it. 3.5/5 overall So that comes out to 3.17 stars on the food front. I'd give the cashier/cook/waitress 5/5 (maybe she owns it? Or is the manager?) though. For ambiance, I would give 3/5. If I ask myself how the visit was, I'd say it was ok but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. For me that's a solid 3/5.

Borscht is one of the best I've had ( my husband is Ukrainian, so I have had it many times). Plov was delicious with tender lambpieces and delicious rice. Lambchop was rich in flavor and so tender. Def Recommend the Napoleon cake as a great finish to a delicious and filling meal. Everything was packed with flavor!

My husband is Georgian and looking for something that reminds him of home. We were so excited to find this place and glad Georgian is making it's way to Houston!! We got the khinkali, pierogi, and khacapuri. It was great!! We'll definitely be back. The only sad part for us was we would like more on the menu haha, like phkali.

I stopped by Foreign Grill for dinner on a Thursday. Located in Stetsi Food Hall, I was super pumped to check them out. Why? While Houston has a great food scene, and a diverse one like that, Eastern European cuisine is lacking here. Unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype. Since Foreign Grill is located in a food hall, service and ambiance are not a big part of the experience. You order at the counter, and they bring your food to you. So let's focus on the core of all of this. The food. Foreign Grill features a mix of Georgian, Uzbek, and Ukranian food. I am a huge fan of Georgian food. I've had it in Russia and also at a wonderful Georgian restaurant in Tampa. When it comes to Eastern European food, it may be at the top of my list. One of the stars of Georgian cuisine is khacapuri. This incredible appetizer is basically a boat-shaped cheese bread (using local cheese). In the middle of a boat is an egg yolk that you then break and spread across your bread. Throw cheese on anything and it's better. Throw eggs on anything and it's better. These are two principles I live by. When done right, khacapuri is a warm delight. Foreign Grill sadly produces a mediocre one. First off, the size of it is on a small side. To the point where it's the smallest one I've had. And expensive for what you're getting. Also, it was served lukewarm. The khacapuri lacked the gooey cheesy flavor that makes it next level. And the bread itself lacked the oompf and freshness that I expected. Given how excited I was to try it, it was a big letdown. Perhaps other things on the menu are better. I appreciate the void they fill in Houston cuisine wise so I sure hope so!

Foreign Grill was decent. I didn't realize until I got there that it's a part of a food hall. Comfy booth seating and free wifi. Should've checked for plugs to see whether it could be a study/work spot. I found this place after going to a lovely Georgian spot in NY. Had to share the Kachapuri experience with the fam at home. But the hubby didn't feel like that much cheese (5 types, to be exact) tonight, and he opted for the plov plus some sort of dumpling (I picked khinkali based on the kind cashier's recommendation). Plov: I very rarely order rice dishes anywhere outside of the goat biriyani at Himalayas, but this turned out to be the best dish there. The lamb was so tender and the sauerkraut paired perfectly. The flavors were on point - but the dish was pretty small, and that I have a problem with. If a rice dish is $17 before tax, at least make it sizable. 4/5 due one point being docked for portion size. Khinkali: Really wanted to like this but at $17 for 4 dumplings, they needed to be phenomenal - and they didn't deliver. I like that they handmake it at the restaurant. I don't like that it was SO oversalted. So. Salty. And parts of the dough were undercooked. 2/5 Borscht: I added the borscht because a) I love borscht but more because b) the khinkali was so salty (have I said that yet?) and I was looking for something to balance it out. I even asked as I was ordering if it's not very salty. I hadn't ordered it originally because I didn't think a bowl of soup was worth $15 before tax. But I got it anyway, and I can say: 1. It's good - but still quite salty, and 2. It comes in an even smaller bowl than I had thought; 3. I still don't think it's worth it. 3.5/5 overall So that comes out to 3.17 stars on the food front. I'd give the cashier/cook/waitress 5/5 (maybe she owns it? Or is the manager?) though. For ambiance, I would give 3/5. If I ask myself how the visit was, I'd say it was ok but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. For me that's a solid 3/5.

First time trying Foreign Grill, located in the Stesti Food Hall in Midtown. They serve Ukrainian and Uzbek food. We tried the mastava, a traditional Izbek soup, and the pelmeni, which are little dumplings filled with ground beef. Both were absolutely delicious! I wish the mastava came in a larger portion. The portion is small for the price, in my opinion. I look forward to coming back to try other items. The only downside to the experience was the service. They forgot about our order essentially and it took over half an hour and the food hall was nearly empty. Not sure what happened! They were kind and gave us some free juice for our troubles though.

Very good. The ladies working there were very nice and answered our questions. We had 2 different types of dumplings, soup, and Uzbek rice and beef dish. It was all so good. The dumpling dough was so fresh. The meat was so flavorful. The soup was just ok but not bad. It was all so good. The berry juice wasn't our favorite. A little watery but decent. It's in a food hall, FYI. We walked around but decided to eat here based off of the menu and seeing the ladies rolling the fresh dough and cutting up vegetables. I will definitely be back.

Tried them during a Yelp event and saw that they had khachapuri which I had tried in St Petersburg and fell in love with so I came back. I ended up getting the cheberuki instead because it was a new item and sounded delicious. Food came out piping hot and the carrot salad was spiced deliciously. The only issue I had with the cheberuki is that the meat flavor with the onion was so delicious that I wish there was more filling. There were pieces in my bites that were missing meet that I would have to drag over and cut a piece from. Perhaps this dish is supposed to be like this but the pictures on Instagram show that it is at least 75% filled and mine was not. The berry drink was also very good. I'm definitely coming back for the kachapuri, pelmeni, and borscht. I want to get all of the things.

TLDR - very friendly lady at the counter. Delicious Food. Diverse food options. Foreign Grill is one of the vendors in the new-ish conservatory food hall in midtown. I saw some people about this spot, and it looked like they offered a few things that I've never had so I decided to give them a shot. First of all with this place being inside a food hall, it's very casual and straightforward. I asked the lady at the counter for recommendations. She gave me a few options to try but I went with the kebab with the korean carrot slaw.The kebab itself was juicy, delicious and tasted fresh. The slaw was a refreshing addition to the meal, and the rice it came with was seasoned beautifully. Overall, pretty solid meal. Next time I want to try the other food options that I've never had before. It's a cool place that serve very diverse options. Definitely check them out!

Absolutely Amazing! When we were ordering they were rolling hand made dough The food is packed with flavor, everything is fresh and authentic. Incredible customer service and extremely welcoming and comforting vibe as live music was playing! Just go

I'm being very generous by saying this place was extremely underwhelming and unimpressive. As someone who is very familiar with Central Asian food, and Uzbek food in particular, the food was not only "meh", it was the most ripped-off I've ever been in Houston, TX. I've posted a pic of the "family meal" which, when we got it, was hilarious. Maybe a family of 2 or maybe a family of little Hasbullas. But one person with a decent appetite would finish it by themselves easily. And it's $45! The menu is probably 45/55 Uzbek/Ukranian. For any Uzbek eatery, the kabablar needs to be outstanding and this was way below par from any kabab place on Hillcroft. I will absolutely not be back and I recommend you not waste your time and money on these very average (at best) kababs which are priced through the roof. And it's sad because there's no other Uzbek places that I know of in town. The Uyghurs used to serve good Uzbek dishes but they're long gone, sadly.

I had to look up Uzbekistan on the map after I ate here because what have I been missing this whole time?? The beef kebab had a unique but delicious seasoning. The rice was buttery and savory, and the acidity from the Korean-style carrots paired perfectly with the savory beef. The service is excellent; the staff were so inviting and talked me through the various dishes with a handy picture book. Ambiance is casual, with it being a food hall you can seat yourself and they'll come find you. Absolute banger of a spot, you gotta try it out and check Uzbek cuisine off your list!

We went there couple weeks ago for a karaoke on Friday night. We had that family size kebab plate with all fixings and rice and pita bread. That was really fantastic. I liked that same chicken kebab for the same reason one of the commenters did not: it didn't really taste like chicken. It tasted better! All meat was fresh and juicy. The pita bread - we savored every piece of it. I only didn't care for napoleon cake - meh. Stale and tasteless. Most likely, previously frozen. Try the honey cake instead! My friend loved it so much that ordered a catering the next day. They yelped with delight, lol... overall, a very good place and food really worth of trying and coming back to!

Great food! And even better service! The owner took the time to explain the menu and introduce us to new cuisines! Will be coming back :)

I walked over because this food court was close to my home area. Foreign grill is a small shop. The girls there were quiet but pleasant. I can't say that the food was the best european/Mediterranean I've had. The best part of what they called a chicken kebab plate was the simple white rice and the flat bread it came atop on. The chicken had a taste and texture I didn't quite appreciate. Not really like kebab. The cucumber and tomato salad was good. I don't eat beef, so I can't say I have many options to try, and it was just ok.

I wasn't able to try food because they are sold out at 11:30 am. Be careful the parking is always busy. I would recommend that place only if you have a bunch of time to find parking near and then go to another place.

The kebab was dry...I could barely cut it. Salad was full of over ripened tomatoes. Bread was meh. Flavorless food. Picture attached. Nothing special about this place...was hoping for better.

What an experience! The food was authentic and packed with flavor. I felt like I traveled to Eastern Europe. Who needs to fly when you can get the experience here. The service was great and you got this sense of being invited to your relatives home to enjoy a great meal. The ladies working here are very friendly and genuinely look like they love bringing their food culture here. Definitely coming back.

This place is awesome. The shirt cabbage salad is solo delicious. Add hurt peppers to the lag man. They make a handmade noodle soup to die for!! Come and try. Just this on all points - delicious, friendly, delightful!

I was very fortunate to discover the soft opening of Foreign Grill when I visited Conservatory Food Hall (corner of Smith and Dennis) for lunch today. Foreign Grill features dishes from Ukraine, Georgia, and adjacent nations. My goodness, the people who run Foreign Grill are super friendly and so excited to share their food. The Ukrainian Dumplings were bursting with flavor, and you can get them either with sour cream or in a chicken broth. I ate every last scrap of my sour cabbage salad, and washed it all back with a cherry juice that I believe they called kompot. For dessert I enjoyed honey cake, which is subtle and delicate (i.e. certainly not too sweet). I can't wait to return to try more dishes! My only minor gripe is that I felt the portions could have been a wee bit bigger for the price, but such is the way in 2023. Parking at Conservatory is a bit weird - just find somewhere along the street. Heads-up: The doors along Smith were not open when we visited - we had to go in on the side facing Dave's Hot Chicken along Dennis.

I loved this place! The food was amazing and the customer service was great, considering that there were many customers lined up. Will be coming back soon!

Seriously, go here. Stop looking for food on Yelp. You found it. The owner Bek is awesome. He's incredibly passionate about his restaurant. Ambiance is very chill. Staff is friendly. Ton's of variety. And it's a new small business! Share the love, check it out. And whatever you do, get the Khinkali