Zoa Moroccan Kitchen – A Bellaire Visit with Mixed Impressions

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen has built a name for itself across Houston with fast-casual Moroccan bowls, customizable toppings, and comforting warm flavors. With multiple locations around the city, it’s become a convenient go-to for lunch or dinner. However, experiences can vary—and this visit to the Bellaire location offered a noticeably different impression from others.

While the flavors remained solid—warm spices, tender meats, and enjoyable toppings—the portions at this location felt surprisingly skimpy for the price. The compact, grab-and-go setup and tight parking added to the sense that the visit didn’t quite measure up to the consistency of other Zoa kitchens. For two bowls, one bread, and a green tea totaling around $30, the value simply didn't match the experience, leaving diners still hungry and unsatisfied.

What to Know Before Visiting:

• Portions at this location run small for the price

• Food quality is good, but less impressive than other Zoa locations

• Limited parking & small interior leaning toward takeout

• Meats are tender; toppings flavorful

• Moroccan green tea is delicious but very sweet

Reviews

Sara I. (Feb 12, 2024): 

“This was the third Zoa Moroccan Kitchen location that I have visited within Houston. They have locations all around the city and are rather convenient for visiting over lunch or dinner.

So far with this location? Unimpressed and left much to be desired. This location is super skimpy with their portions and the price point is heavy. For two bowls, 1 bread and 1 green tea, you'll shell out about $30 and leave feeling a bit underwhelmed. Not sure why they are so skimpy with their portions and their service. Food was good, warm and flavorful, but I've had better at their other locations.

This location is quite small and grab and go style as well. Parking is a bit small and limited and as mentioned, this location is smaller than the other ones that I have visited. With the food: The meats were tender and their toppings were decent. Unfortunately, I may never revisit ever again due to their lack of decent portions of their bowls and the overall presentation of their meals. I'm already hungry after writing this review and I was just visiting with their location not that long ago - LOL. Their super sweet Moroccan green tea is great, but honestly, I can make that at home (Atay Bi Nana).

We don't have that many Moroccan food choices in Houston, I wish Zoa could do a bit better. Probably won't revisit this location ever again as mentioned. Until next time!”

Category: Moroccan, Halal, Mediterranean 

Location: Bellaire, TX

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