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Arpi's Phoenicia Deli
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About
Features
CUISINES
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Healthy, Middle Eastern
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Menu
Is this a Mediterranean restaurant?
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Hours
Open until 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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4.2
96 reviews
Excellent
49
Very good
33
Average
6
Poor
3
Terrible
5
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Sugar Land70 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
Mostly made from scratch Lebanese street food with few hole cooked dishes. Because it is mostly made in house, the taste and quality will vary from day to day, depends on many factors like who made it that day. Sometime it is the best shawarma ever and sometime it is ok. It never bad. Highly recommend the mujaddarh with youghurt sauce, Kibbe. Tabbouleh is the best in houston and shawarma is usually good
I do not recommend any sweets, they are not made fresh and not authentic, hummus is not good at all by Lebanese standards
Last by bot least the bread , phonecia and abdullah bakery are the only places to get authentic Lebanese pita and you can always buy a bunch from Arpi to take home or they will deliver
Written September 27, 2020
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Islas37
Texas30 contributions
May 2023 • none
The best chicken shawarma ever. I've tried a few side dishes and they are all very good. The prices are excellent. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely a win for me. We always go to their large grocery store (mediterranean) around the corner.
Written May 29, 2023
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Steven T
Harrogate173 contributions
Dec 2020 • couples
We did our grocery shopping here on 10th & 11th Dec.
Friendly Staff & Great food to choose.
The Tiramisu cheesecake is delicious.
Would definitely recommend.
Written December 14, 2020
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Chatomorgan1988
Oaxaca30 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
This was one of our favorite places to go before we moved. It's been 4 years since we were here and this was one of of our first stops to eat...what a disappointment. We went twice during our 2 week stay, just to see if it was a bad day the first time, and it was the same, very bad. The food not the same, and they "pad" your dish with ingredients that are not listed as given. My wife ordered a plate which comes with rice and chicken. When we sat to eat, there was layer of potatoes under the meat. Pretty sure it was a way to show there was more meat than there actually was. Potatoes are not listed as one of the ingredients for that plate. Apart form this, the stuffed grape leaves were old. But what these two trips even worse was the faces on all that worked there. It was as if they all were upset, and this was on both days. And, what we also noticed was this was lunch-time and the place was almost empty. Sad to say that we will not be reurning.
Written August 16, 2023
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Haig Tcholakian
Hello, we are disappointed to hear about your recent trips to Arpi's Phoenicia Deli. We will make sure service and food quality are executed better for all customers that dine with us. Many thanks for taking time to review us.
Written August 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
codyyrbk
29 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
This location offered a great steak dinner special in the bar the night we arrived, a quick, reasonably priced beverage pick up, breakfast specials each day, dinner specials in the deli for a late dinner, a great salad bar for lunch and desserts in the bakery for your sweet tooth.
Written November 5, 2019
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Glenda C
Houston36 contributions
Sep 2019 • none
Self service plenty of food to choose from.Very clean and fresh food. The deserts are to die for. Price is mid range but worth it.
Written October 28, 2019
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T K
Houston297 contributions
Sep 2019 • none
We went to the Phoenicia Grocery and were amazed at the diverse selection there. Then we stopped by the Deli for a late lunch. I got the Chicken Shawarma which was dry and kind of flavorless. My husband got the Beef Shawarma which was much more flavorful. We also ordered a few sides - grape leaves (my husband enjoyed these) and lentils plus a spinach and cheese pie (both were nothing special).
Written September 15, 2019
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VIEQUESBEACHBUM
Sugar Land417 contributions
Jul 2019 • business
I have been eating here since Arpi's first opened in the strip mall across the street from their present location. I have never been disappointed by any meal I have had here, and anyone I've ever brought here has been immediately hooked. Way better than Fadi's.
Go and enjoy. Lunch for 2 with a hummus and drink $20
Written July 2, 2019
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Andee
Katy31 contributions
May 2019 • family
We have been here way too many times to count. Our kids love it and we come for chicken shawarma wraps at least 2-3 times a month. I can honestly say sometimes the wrap is better than others. But when it’s good, it’s really good! Not sure why it doesn’t always taste the same. Maybe it’s the person preparing it, maybe it’s the time of day, nevertheless we continue to eat here because we’ve never found another we like better. It’s worth the 30 minute drive!
The gelato and baklava are also delicious!
Written May 17, 2019
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962adid
Houston56 contributions
Feb 2019 • family
They truly have the best Shawarmas of all types, chicken, beef, and lamb. The place is clean. The food is fantastic. The price is on the high side. Their customer service is not that great. They are dry and unpleasant to deal with. I still have them a five star rating because their Shawarmas are top!!!
Written February 13, 2019
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AIWIW
Houston633 contributions
Dec 2018 • friends
Prompt and efficient service. and good food. Don't forget to grab Gelato or special coffee after the meal.
Written January 19, 2019
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Pete_OA
9 contributions
Dec 2017 • couples
Went for a quick bite to eat while visiting Texas and after being recommended to me and i liked it, Prices are also affordable and wait time was minimal.
Written October 8, 2018
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Robert A
Jacksonville82 contributions
Sep 2018 • family
Wife & I were out of time. Neither had breakfast and it was after lunch. He had an appointment to go to and I was going too kill a few hours. So this was just a location close to her appointment and a long time on the list places to stop but never got around.
We had many veggies and the beef and chicken.
To me everything but the beef was better than every place we usually go.
To her everything was better than other places with this type of food.
The only complaint I have was the bench booths we sat in hurt my back a lot. They had several other types of tabes and chairs but we didn't move.
We had confusion in the order because their English to whom we spoke was too broken. Other than this nothing to complain about meal wise.
We will be cutting out one of our regular stops in favor of this place for sure.
Written September 23, 2018
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Victor C
Houston99 contributions
Jun 2018 • couples
The specialty here is shawarma. I enjoy the lamb and my wife the beef. Good selections of freshly made salad and side dishes, including some unusual ones which happen to be our favorites like calamari salad and fried smelts. It also offers a coffee and gelato bar, and surprisingly French pastries besides Middle East sweets. Counter service manned by friendly stuff. And yes, this is the only Mediterranean eatery I know which serves wine and beer. A big plus for me.
Written July 9, 2018
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Nidia N
155 contributions
Apr 2018 • family
I am grateful for this place, I used to go when they were in a small restaurant by a bycicle store, you can still find Mrs. Arpi Tcholakian behind the counter checking that everything is good and tasty. I usually order chicken Shawarma , Humus, Athenian pasta salad, lentil pilaf, roasted cauliflower, Lamb shank slow roasted, all delicious!!. If you have time visit the Market that is around the corner for the restaurant , you will find things and products from around the world. I can find my soda and sweets from Peru!!!.
Written July 3, 2018
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