What could've been one of the best ideas and restaurants is a miss. My wife and I went there, and we were so excited because of our Middle Eastern roots; our expectations were high. I will go into detail with the food: The hummus needed lemon juice. The baba gannoush needed pomegranate molasses. The tabbouleh was dry and needed extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. The fattoush was just chopped veggies, lacking pomegranate molasses and sumac spices. The grape leaf stuffing was like the canned ones. The entrée rice was good, but not great, as were the meats. You can get one lamb shank per person, which was boiled with cardamom and Arabic spices; it was the only 10 out of 10. The staff were nice, and the seating was also good; no complaints. If it were in a different city with no competition, it would've been fine, but in Houston, you have to be at the top of your game to compete with the other good, authentic restaurants. They should invest more in a Syrian or Lebanese chef to give these dishes that last touch and get the restaurant to a competitive level. It's not about the ingredients; it's about how to put them together. We were disappointed.
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet
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What could've been one of the best ideas and restaurants is a miss. My wife and I went there, and we were so excited because of our Middle Eastern roots; our expectations were high. I will go into detail with the food: The hummus needed lemon juice. The baba gannoush needed pomegranate molasses. The tabbouleh was dry and needed extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. The fattoush was just chopped veggies, lacking pomegranate molasses and sumac spices. The grape leaf stuffing was like the canned ones. The entrée rice was good, but not great, as were the meats. You can get one lamb shank per person, which was boiled with cardamom and Arabic spices; it was the only 10 out of 10. The staff were nice, and the seating was also good; no complaints. If it were in a different city with no competition, it would've been fine, but in Houston, you have to be at the top of your game to compete with the other good, authentic restaurants. They should invest more in a Syrian or Lebanese chef to give these dishes that last touch and get the restaurant to a competitive level. It's not about the ingredients; it's about how to put them together. We were disappointed.
The food is so fresh so good! A wide variety of salads that makes this place even more special! A wide variety of protein that is exquisite! And not to mention how clean the atmosphere is how well put together. Everything is on all the bars from the salad bar to the main entrée bar to even the beverage bar and dessert bar. Some of the best food in Webster I’m so glad I found this place. I’m there every weekend.
The food is so fresh so good! A wide variety of salads that makes this place even more special! A wide variety of protein that is exquisite! And not to mention how clean the atmosphere is how well put together. Everything is on all the bars from the salad bar to the main entrée bar to even the beverage bar and dessert bar. Some of the best food in Webster I’m so glad I found this place. I’m there every weekend.
Just finished having lunch with my girls and I’m glad we chose, Dimassi’s. It's a great place if you're looking for a clean buffet with a variety of delicious options that taste like a homemade Mediterranean feast. From the creamy avocado hummus to fresh salads, cucumber mint yogurt, the well-done and tasty grilled chicken and beef kabobs - it all hit the spot. When you're fixing your plate remember to grab a basket of naan which you could dip into the lentil peas soup. The price isn’t too bad. It’s usually $17.99 for lunch, $19.99 for dinner. If you plan on visiting during the holidays you’ll pay a little more. It’s $23.99 during the holidays. And, kids eat for $8.99. Still a great price for the wide selection of mediterranean dishes. You’ll get your money’s worth.