Arabella Mediterranean Kitchen + Grill — Restaurant in Houston

What a disappointing return to the Houston tunnels... Before the pandemic, I would go here 1-2 times a week, every week. The food was better than anything comparable, downtown. Very nice and accommodating staff and the food tasted consistent... I was thrilled to see they were reopening the tunnel location. I've been twice and most of everything tastes like I remember, but there's something a little off now. I first noticed it in the rice, but it was still good. I've been happy with the food I received and the price, since their return. However, the biggest differences and disappointments are with their staff and portions. After 2 visits and interacting with the smug woman at the counter, I'm not planning on returning. She's pretend-nice to customers as well as her coworkers. I walk by all the time, so if she's not around, I may give another employee an opportunity to treat a loyal customer like they're valued.

Portions decreasing, I get (post pandemic) but take a look at this $12 plate, 3 pieces of cauliflower, enough rice to give the illusion the meat portion hasn't decreased, some meat and a side of employee attitude... Good...

Update on my review: Prices have changed which I was not aware of. The cashier politely informed me about it. Thumbs up to Arabella. Changed my rating from 4 to 5 stars.

Original review: Food is good. Menu does not change daily, they do have a rotation of some sort on the menu. There prices are all over the place. 2 sides 1 meat is supposed to be $7.99 but lambshank is not meat I guess, it comes to be about $10.27 with tax. But sometimes (like today) even chicken came out to be $10.27. I have never gotten 3 sides from them, but in my history of emails, they have charged my for three sides a few times. Food is good, but keep an eye on the price as the cashier always seems to make a mistake that is in the...

The meat they have doesn't seem to be fresh. The three times I ordered, I was disappointed with the quality. The pomegranate eggplant, falafel sandwich, lamb shank looked and tasted like they were cooked way ahead of time (I couldn't eat them). But the quantity they serve is pretty much. However I liked just falafel and gyro to some extent. May be I need to try some more items to know what they...