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Houston Westchase Phoenicia Specialty Foods Review

Grocery review

Phoenicia Specialty Foods review

Grocery in Westchase, Houston

A grocery spot in Westchase remembered for bread and an overall positive visit.

From our visit · grocery photograph

Sara's review

Our visit and review

Sara's Pick
“There's nothing like an ethnic specialty food market! These are the types of markets where you find hidden food treasures.”

Sara's full firsthand review

There's nothing like an ethnic specialty food market! These are the types of markets where you find hidden food treasures. Being as I am, very much into cooking, I feel as if this is the one stop shop place for my foodie menu. I can find all sorts of unique items in the produce, dry goods, and meats section. As soon as you enter, take a left. Once you`ve done that look above you! There`s a marvelous conveyor belt churning up puffy, fresh, pita breads. Pick up any of the packages of breads, and you will notice the steam against the bag, and how the bread just feels in your hands. Freshness at its finest! Whenever I drop by to Phoenicia, I take quite some time venturing around the very tall aisles filled with items. It`s even more wonderful that this market has a section with a cafe and bakery. There`s nothing like chowing down on a roasted chicken wrap with garlic sauce, and moving a long with your cart at the same time. Hehe. Multi tasking at its finest.;) They have an area filled with tables where you can sit down as well. The dessert items in the bakery are just eye pleasing, as well as delicious. Try the Kanafeh, which is a sweet cheese dessert, topped with semolina (halva) layered on top. The Baklava`s are great here as well. I`m kinda tired of those, but this place makes some juicy and filling Baklava`s. For a savoury baked treat, I suggest trying the Spanokopita. Honestly, I squeal in delight when I come across an item that I usually do not find anywhere else! It also comes to mind that I can use these items to create delicious concoctions. Check out Phoenicia. You`ll never want to leave!;)

What we tried

Sara's visit centered on bread, chicken. The strongest impression was the quality and flavor of the items that stood out, along with the overall experience around them.

The experience

Service felt friendly and attentive.

Who might enjoy it?

Locals looking for a convenient neighborhood service.

Would we go again?

Yes. The overall experience was strong enough to revisit.

Your review questions, answered

What did Sara order?

bread; chicken

What does Sara's Pick mean?

Sara's personal top choice, deserving a special trip. See the full rating scale →

Where can I find current hours and the menu?

The business's own site has the most current information: phoeniciafoods.com.