Hamsa
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5555 Morningside Dr, Ste 100, Houston, TX 77005
Hamsa is a modern Israeli restaurant that opened in Houston's Rice Village in May 2022 from Sof Hospitality — founders Itai Ben Eli, Sash Kurgan, and Itamar Levy. The Mediterranean menu draws on Israeli, Moroccan, and Tunisian influences, anchored by hummus, falafel, and shawarma alongside plates like grilled branzino and lamb spare ribs, set in a room with Moorish arches and a champagne wall. The beverage program runs deep — an extensive wine list plus a full cocktail and arak section — and it carves out a real zero-proof list playfully headed "No ID Required." Named non-alcoholic drinks on the current menu include Tea Time (yerba mate, plum, lemon, ginger beer), Put Your Cukes Up (basil, shishito, cucumber, pink peppercorns, lime, Topo Chico), When Mangos Tango (mango, habanero, pineapple, rosemary, lime), and Berry Unexpected (blackberry, sumac, lemon, grapefruit, mint, soda).
What to order
- Tea Time
- Put Your Cukes Up
- When Mangos Tango
- Berry Unexpected
“Hamsa leans into inventive flavor combinations with its zero-proof options. Choose between four unique drinks, including the Yerba Mate-plum-ginger beer creation Tea Time and the Put Your Cukes Up.”— CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston, 2026 →
Non-alcoholic brands they serve
House-crafted NA cocktails