HOUSTON’S BEST SPOTS FOR GREAT PASSOVER FOOD

Passover (known in Hebrew as “pesach”) begins Monday, April 22, and ends Tuesday, April 30. The holiday commemorates the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt and their freedom from enslavement. During the eight-day period, those who observe the holiday don’t consume various foods, including certain meat and seafood, fermented foods, and chametz — leavened grains and food prohibited during the holiday. Families gather together to celebrate the Passover Seder, a ritual that features many symbolic foods, like matzo, charoset (a mixture of fruits and nuts), gefilte fish, brisket, and wine.

Restaurants, bakeries, and cafes are gearing up ahead of the holiday, and kosher restaurants in and around Houston have plenty to offer during the holiday season.

Houston Catering Concepts

The catering company is offering special orders for the Passover holiday. Appetizers include stuffed cabbage ($4 each) mock chopped liver ($13.95 per pound), and gefilte fish ($4 each), and the company is offering chicken soup ($10.95 per quart) and matzo balls, which are available for $1.50 each. The menu includes a host of other salads, entrees, and sweets for the Jewish holiday. Orders can be placed online and and are available for pick up on Sunday, April 21 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., or Monday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5422 Bellaire Blvd Unit C, Bellaire, TX 77401

Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe

The cafe is offering Passover-friendly kosher sweets, including lemon or chocolate Vacherin (available gluten or dairy-free), chocolate Concorde with layers of meringue and chocolate mousse, and the Chosen Cheesecake, which features generous layers of strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake spread atop a matzo meal and ground pecan crust. The bakery will also offer several other holiday-themed sweets, including the Passover butter cookies. 25 Waterway Ave Ste. A-125, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Other Jewish Delis and Kosher-Friendly Restaurants in Houston

While a dish is kosher, it may not be edible during Passover. Look at each menu and speak to restaurant owners to determine which meals meet the dietary restrictions observed during the holiday.

Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen

The New York delicatessen is one of the longest-running Jewish delis in Texas. Known for lofty sandwiches and piping hot soups, the deli also caters numerous events, including Jewish holidays and celebrations. 1743 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Pizza TLV

This kosher restaurant brings a taste of Tel Aviv to pizza. While the pizzas aren’t on the Passover menu, plenty of other kosher offerings, including shakshuka, kosher salads and vegetable sides, are equally exciting. 9804 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77096

Dino’s

Israeli owner Dino Rokach has worked for his family’s restaurant since he was 11, and an expansive Mediterranean menu demonstrates their commitment to excellent cuisine. Plenty of kosher dishes and meals that can be enjoyed during the Passover holiday are affordable and easy to enjoy in the warm and inviting restaurant. 9419 Glenfield Ct, Houston, TX 77096

Oh Mama Kitchen

Find shakshuka plates, stuffed onions, and tomato and eggplant salads at this longtime restaurant in Houston’s Jewish community. 9806 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77096

Saba’s Grill & Wok

Find Chinese and Israeli kosher eats at this Braes Oaks restaurant. 5413 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096

Prime Grill & Bar

This kosher bar and grill offers lamb skewers, plenty of grilled vegetables, and other kosher plates. 5621 Beechnut St, Suite B, #144701 Houston, TX 77096