
reviewed by 10 neighbors
2325 University Blvd., Houston, TX
Pasha is a Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant established in 2004 in Houston near the Rice University campus. It is an award winning restaurant recommended by Zagat, Texas Monthly, Houston Chronicle, and Houston Press. Opening hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 11.00 am to 10.00 pm. Mondays closed. Lunch specials served every day till 3.00 pm.
A halal certificate is clearly visible on the premises. From the management: 'Certified Halal Food'
Score reflects a halal certificate on file, with an active issue report under review.
Nice ambience. Good fresh food (they make their own gyros in house). OK service (could improve). Not my fav turkish restaurant in the area though
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Visitor from Malaysia, went here after visit the zoo. Had Iskender kebob whie my two children had chicken shawarma and Doner kebab. It was amazing! Really enjoyed the food, owner came and check upon us. Waitress was really helpful and pretty too! Excellent food and ambience.
Went here recently for lunch and really liked the food. I ordered the ground chicken kabob, and my husband had the ground lamb kabob, both were good. We've traveled to Turkey and I can't say the food is as good as what we had there, but it's pretty good as the meat was cooked right, and the salad tasted fresh. The lentil soup my husband was not great. Portions seem just right, not overly big, not teeny either. If you're a hearty eater though, you may feel a little hungry with this portion size (not sure if lunch is smaller than dinner size?). I thought the prices were ok, starting around $9.99 for a kabob plate, going up to $14.99. The place is small, but the atmosphere is nice. Also nice that you can walk around and check out shops in the area after a meal.
Nice portions, good quality meat, and excellent services.
we ordered "kiymali pide". it is ground Turkish pizza with ground beef, tomatoes garlic. When order arrived, it was simply cheese all over the pita with some ground beef on top. we told the owner this is not what we want. He was so rude to us he asked us to pay something we did not even touched. we left the table. He usually smiles as American customers but you are not one of them he mistreats.
My wife and I are regulars at this joint. Delicious Turkish food and good service at a reasonable prices.
My wife and I had our walima dinner here. The food and decor were great. It used to be a house so it has a very unique look it. The entire upstairs is reserved for gatherings and I would definitely recommend it for dinner parties.
I have eaten here twice. In the summer it was too hot, but I like the decor on the inside (it's an old house turned into a restaurant). As a result, it's not very big. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but try the food -- the mixed grill platter is delicious! It's a little expensive to me (dishes in the $10-15 range on average), but nice for a special occasion. The parking situation is a bit difficult!
Excellent food and ambience. The best Yoghurtly kababs I have had and great service.
As of my experience if i don’t look at outside of the window i feel i was in Turkey , i love the food, very good taste, same as turkey, service is amazing, number 1 turkish Food in Houston
The food here is always amazing. The service is very good. I got the lamb shish kebab this time. It was very juicy and seasoned perfectly. High recommend this dish.
I recently visited pasha Turkish restaurant, and I was absolutely blown away by the experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm, welcoming, and full of character, making us feel like we were transported straight to Turkey. The service was impeccable – friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We started with the hummus which was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The main course – a perfect beef kebab with a side of pilaf – was cooked to perfection, tender, and packed with authentic spices. The highlight was the kunefe and kazan dibi for dessert, which was rich, flaky, and not too sweet, just the way I love it. (The best kunefe I have ever tried) Turkish tea at the end was the perfect touch to wrap up the meal. Everything was so fresh and delicious!! Overall, everything was top-notch. The food, the service, and the atmosphere made this a memorable experience. Highly recommend Pasha for anyone craving authentic Turkish cuisine!
I really enjoyed my experience at Pasha! The food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful. We tried the mucver as an appetizer, and the yogurt kebab and guvec for entrees. Everything was delicious. The complimentary pita as a starter was a surprise hit as well.
Tried the beef kebab and rice pudding - both were delicious and offered good portion sizes! Feels like the place is family owned and staffed. Service is friendly and the place has a rustic (could use some updating) feel
Very hospitable! We enjoyed our meal and our time! Their beef kebab was so delicious!! The restaurant had a beautiful decoration that represents the culture!
This is a little hidden gem. Food is great and both owners are typically around and are very friendly. The lunch menu is very well priced. Parking is available in both the front and back, but it is still limited. We tried Shepard's Salad, red lentil soup, hummus, lamb shish kebab, chicken kebab, tea and baclava. It was all great. As with any small family own business there are little minor things that could be improved like the carpets needing a little attention and some areas where they turn the lights off when not being used makes it looks glum. Despite those minor items will come back for sure
The food is delicious and authentic! A husband and wife runs the operations and they are very friendly. Space can be limited on busy day, they accommodated our large group easily. We got the mixed grill platters and a bunch of smaller dishes including the meat stew in a clay pot. Every item we ordered was delicious! Highly recommend this place!