Pakistani Lunch Special

Chicken Biryani, Haleem, Seekh Kabab, Naan

from Savoy Restaurant

Spicy Noodles, Uzbek Salad, and Lentil Soup

Spicy Noodles - pieces of beef and chicken plus peppers, onions and tomatoes in a spicy gravy, served over wheat noodles in a heated bowl, (Lunch Special portion)

Uzbek Salad (Achikchuk) - crisp bell peppers, cucumbers, red onion and chives, dressed with lemon juice and a splash of olive oil

Lentil Soup - brown lentils, carrots and bulgur wheat, with a little spice

@ Tarim Central Asian Grill - Uzbek, Turkish and Uyghur Halal Food

Chicken Francisco Sandwich and Fattouche

Chicken Francisco Sandwich - diced chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayonnaise, corn and mushrooms on a toasted roll,

Fattouche - medley of mixed greens including red and green bell pepper, plus tomato, cucumber and radish, with toasted pita bread, fresh lemon juice and virgin olive oil dressing and pomegranate syrup, with Laziza non-alcoholic apple flavored malted beverage

@ Barbar Mediterranean Grill, 7917 Westheimer

Falafel Wrap

Falafel, tomatoes, pickles, onions, tahini, and hot sauce wrapped in a pita and grilled,

from Abu Ashour, mobile unit on Almeda @ Hepburn in a Texaco station

Chicken Shawarma

Diced chicken with tomato, cucumber, onion and sauce in a flour tortilla, with extra hot sauce and mild, creamy white sauce provided.  The quantity of fries accompanying the order required the provision of a second container.

From Halal 5 (mobile unit), 10714 W. Bellfort, in the driveway of a child care center.

Afghan Buffet

Cucumbers, carrots and onions with a garlic dressing, baked eggplant with tomato, Chicken Shami kabob and Chicken Tikka and a ground beef dish with corn, peas and limas

Kabuli Pallow - rice, carrots and raisins cooked in a meat broth; there was no lamb meat that I found; Mahi Grill (Fish Grill - Tilapia)

served with fresh baked Naan and fresh brewed green tea

at Afghan Express

Classic Laghman and Uyghur Yogurt

Classic Laghman (noodles) - Stir-fried lamb, bell peppers (red and green), red onions, tomatoes, napa cabbage and mushrooms on top of hand-pulled wheat noodles in a broth including tomato paste, chili sauce, nuts, and spices including Sichuan peppercorns

Uyghur Yogurt - yogurt with raisins and kalonji (listed under beverages on the menu).

at Uyghur Bistro, (there are pictures of the entire menu on Yelp)

Lamb over Spicy Rice

Lamb gyro meat over spicy rice with corn, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and white sauce

from Jones Halal Fried Chicken

Nasi Padang Rendang

Beef rendang Padang style with sticky rice, a vegetable curry with cabbage, green beans and jackfruit, Telur Balada - Indonesian deep-fried, hard-boiled egg in a chile sauce - and a relish/chutney made with dried, whole anchovies and green chile

at Mama Yu Indonesian Bistro

Shan Chicken Haleem

Pictured as served with additional cilantro and fried onions

Qabuli Palau

Lamb shank in long grain rice with carrots and raisins, the National Dish of Afghanistan

at Afghan Village, 6413 Hillcroft

Rice and Goat

Tender goat meat with a rice pilaf, house-made hot sauce (jalapeno), and salad, plus a banana, a ubiquitous accompaniment to Somali meals, and Somali tea (shaah).

at East Africa and Middle East Restaurant, 6121 Hillcroft.(CLOSED)

Chicken Schwarma plate

with hummus, salad and pita

mujaddara with brown lentils, rice and caramelized onions

from Jerusalem Halal Meats Deli

Lamb and Rice

Lamb (gyro meat) over spicy rice with vegetables and special white sauce, large order,

at Jones (New York Style Halal) Fried Chicken, 6633 Fondren.