The Kebab Shop to Open New Location in Kingwood

The fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain is expanding to the Houston suburb.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:38am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a selection of premium Mediterranean ingredients and cooking tools, including fresh herbs, spices, skewers, and a small copper pot, arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background with dramatic lighting and shadows, conceptually representing the attention to detail and craftsmanship behind The Kebab Shop's culinary offerings.The Kebab Shop's premium ingredients and cooking tools are arranged in an elegant studio still life, hinting at the care and craftsmanship behind the brand's 'new school' Mediterranean cuisine.San Diego Today

The Kebab Shop, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, is set to open a new location in Kingwood, Texas before the end of 2026. The $375,000 project is slated to begin construction in July and be completed by the end of the year, with an expected opening shortly after. The Kebab Shop was founded in 2008 in San Diego and has since expanded to over 50 locations across California, Texas, and Florida.

Why it matters

The Kebab Shop's expansion into Kingwood represents the continued growth of the 'new school' Mediterranean cuisine trend in the Greater Houston area, providing residents with another fast-casual dining option featuring traditional flavors and ingredients. The family-owned business model and focus on genuine service also align with the community-oriented values of the Kingwood neighborhood.

The details

According to a recently filed permit, The Kebab Shop will be opening at 4361 Kingwood Drive. The new restaurant is part of the chain's broader Texas expansion, which began with an Austin location in 2019. The Kebab Shop was founded in 2008 in San Diego's East Village by Wally Sadat and his brother-in-law, and the family now owns and operates every one of the over 50 locations across California, Texas, and Florida.

  • Construction on the $375,000 project is slated to begin in July 2026.
  • The new Kingwood location is expected to be completed before the end of December 2026.
  • The Kebab Shop plans to open the new Kingwood restaurant shortly after construction is finished, by the beginning of 2027 at the latest.

The players

The Kebab Shop

A fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain that was founded in 2008 in San Diego, California. The family-owned business now has over 50 locations across California, Texas, and Florida.

Wally Sadat

The co-founder of The Kebab Shop, who started the business with his brother-in-law in San Diego's East Village in 2008.

Fred Rajab

The co-owner of The Kebab Shop, whom What Now Houston has spoken to about the ongoing expansion.

Omar Nazihi

The VP of Operations for The Kebab Shop brand.

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The takeaway

The Kebab Shop's expansion into Kingwood demonstrates the growing popularity of 'new school' Mediterranean cuisine in the Greater Houston area, as the family-owned business brings its focus on traditional flavors, fresh ingredients, and community-oriented service to another Texas suburb.