Cypress Edition | October 2025

Dining

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR

Growing up in Lebanon, Azmi Alwan said it was a custom for his family to sit down and have at least one meal together a day. As the oldest of nine siblings, Alwan often helped his mother prepare large spreads of Mediterranean dishes for dinner. After moving to the United States, Alwan turned what started as a family tradition into his passion with his own restaurant, which opened in 2018 in Cy-Fair. What’s special about it? Raja Mediterranean Food &Sweets is for anyone looking for rich and avorful Mediterranean dishes with vegetarian options as well as halal meats. “Everything you see here is authentic and handmade,” Alwan said. Raja Mediterranean Food & Sweets serving tradition in Cy-Fair

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The mixed grill ($19.99) is made with halal lamb, beef and chicken and served with a side of sa ron rice.

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WINDFERN RD.

11600 Jones Road, Ste. 103, Houston www.rajamedfood.com

Owner Azmi Alwan said his priority is to o er quality Mediterranean food at an a ordable price.

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