Kasra, Rice Village
33 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 6 threads.
What people say, in short
Kasra is recommended across its Houston outlets, including the named Rice Village location. Hummus receives repeated praise, while individual diners also recommend the kubideh and chicken skewers. The food is not universally admired: some criticize the rice or find the cooking ordinary. A Rice Village customer likes the food but reports difficulty finding free parking when the area is busy.
Address
Kasra Persian Grill, 2514 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Hummus, Kubideh, Chicken skewers
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Flashmasterk in r/houston · Mar 2026
Commenter is a fan of Kasra
- Recommendsu/onsite84 in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Says Kasra has the best hummus they have had in Houston.
- Recommendsu/Nowshewannaphoto in r/houston · Mar 2026
Ranks the original Kasra location third among go-to spots
- Recommendsu/haunlawfirm in r/houston · Mar 2026
Says Kasra is awesome but suggests trying Cafe Caspian
- Recommendsu/roccthecasbah in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Having tried hummus around Houston, says Kasra's is the best
- Recommendsu/PecanPlan in r/houston · Mar 2026
Recommends Kasra for takeout; Rice Village spot fine for night out
- Recommendsu/patri70 in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2024
Recommends it for Persian food.
- Recommendsu/i_be_illin in r/houston · Dec 2025
Recommends the chicken barg there.
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- Mixedu/shahtavacko in r/houston · Mar 2026consistency
Meat is good but rice is inferior and undercooked, unlike other Persian spots
- Recommendsu/dr-nickriviera in r/houston · Mar 2026
Thirds the Kasra recommendation
- Recommendsu/TheBalatissimo in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Calls Kasra's hummus better than in the Middle East, garlicky and delicious
- Recommendsu/from_da_lost_dimensi in r/houston · Mar 2026
Calls Kasra the best, a good mix of Texas-sized Persian cuisine.
- Recommendsu/Discobear65 in r/houston · Mar 2026
Seconds the Kasra recommendation
- Recommendsu/hotlibramess in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Raves that Kasra's hummus is incredibly good
- Recommends@tastybits on X · Jun 2026
Lists it among restaurants that are all great.
- Recommendsu/ShitsOfShame in r/houston · May 2024taste
Recommends it for the chicken skewers.
- Recommendsu/Honest-Philosopher67 in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Favorite hummus; niece in NYC asked them to bring some
- Recommendsu/Hakeem-the-Dream in r/HoustonFood · Jan 2025value
Likes the generous plate of meat and rice and considers it good value.
- Caveatu/TypicalAdvisor2 in r/houston · Mar 2026
Agrees Kasra is garbage
- Recommendsu/lepetitmort2020 in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Loves the Rice Village Kasra bread, soft inside with a little crunch
- Caveatu/Razorwyre in r/houston · Mar 2026
Dismisses Kasra as basic Persian food
- Recommendsu/GlitteringBowler in r/houston · Mar 2026
Says Kasra is of course amazing too
- Recommendsu/alizayshah in r/houston · Mar 2026
Says Kasra is by far number one, though Rumi is good for a date night.
- Recommendsu/hinterstoisser in r/houston · Mar 2026
Lists Kasra among favorites
- Recommendsu/LowAdministrative750 in r/houston · Mar 2026
Lists Kasra among top Persian spots
- Recommendsu/loganthepug in r/houston · Dec 2025
Calls it one of their favorite spots; they love it.
- Recommendsu/lilmissthang69 in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2024taste
The kubideh is otherworldly.
- Recommendsu/BaconToon in r/houston · Mar 2026consistency
Solid for years
- Recommendsu/swfs0 in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Says Kasra has better bread, hummus and grilled vegetables than Darband, whose meat dishes taste better.
- Recommendsu/Gfabcss in r/houston · Dec 2025
Calls it amazing and notes a new Rice Village location.
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