Are you looking for restaurants in Sugar Land or Missouri City that are now open or opening soon? Check out the newest restaurants in the area or several coming soon below.

1. Bringing Afghan and Mediterranean food, Kabab Shack is now open in Sugar Land. Located at 13134 Dairy Ashford Road, Sugar Land, Kabab Shack opened its doors on March 7, the restaurant confirmed with Community Impact Newspaper. Kabab Shack brings to Sugar Land a host of dishes, including chicken, ribeye, salmon and veggie kebabs; koobideh; and sides, such as chickpeas, eggplant, spinach and kabuli, according to the restaurant’s website. 720-219-2577. www.kabab-shack.com

2. Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant Cava will soon be opening a new location at Sugar Land Town Square. Located at the former Zoë’s Kitchen, 2260 Lone Star Drive, Sugar Land, Cava will open a new location March 25, the company confirmed in an email to Community Impact Newspaper. The opening comes as Cava acquired Zoë’s Kitchen in 2018 and is in the process of converting Zoë’s Kitchen locations into Cava restaurants, the restaurant chain said. The restaurant allows customers to choose a base, including salads, grain bowls, pita and rice; dips and spreads, including roasted eggplant, hummus, and harissa; and a choice of protein, such as falafel, lamb meatballs or honey chicken. The chain also produces its own products, including dips, spreads, and sauces. www.cava.com

3. A restaurant bringing a fusion of Mexican and Pakistani fare is now open in Sugar Land’s Woodbridge Shopping Center. Mint n Chili, at 11609 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land, opened its doors March 7 with a soft opening, owner Shahid Paracha said. A grand opening is scheduled before the start of April, though no exact date is known. Mint n Chili brings a host of offerings, including fusion items, such as the restaurant’s fusion burritos, tacos and bowls, combining the flavor of Mexico with the spices of Pakistan. According to the restaurant's website, other favorites include cheesesteak, wings, burgers and a variety of appetizers. The restaurant focuses on simple, high-quality ingredients, such as halal and organic meat. It also makes all of its food from scratch, Paracha said. 346-428-0160. www.mintnchili.com

4. A former Memorial-area staple, B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar will soon have a new Houston home at Sugar Land Town Square, the 32-acre pedestrian-friendly district featuring shopping, restaurants and office space. The scratch-made Italian-American restaurant will move into a 6,770-square-foot space with a patio at 16250 City Walk Drive, Sugar Land, in late spring, according to a Feb. 1 announcement. Once opened, the restaurant will serve elevated comfort food dishes, such as whipped ricotta; chicken Parmigiano; housemade pastas, including a 20-layer lasagna; and New York-style pizzas. www.bbitaliabistro.com


5. A new fast-casual cafe concept born from Dubai is coming soon to Sugar Land. Filli Cafe, a brand known for its Zafran tea, coffee, mocktails and its homely ambience, is eyeing a mid-March opening at a new Sugar Land location, 11920 S. Hwy. 6, Ste. 600, Sugar Land, the store’s ownership said to Community Impact Newspaper. The cafe will feature snacks, including Punjab samosas and chaat, and paratha along with American offerings, such as loaded fries, nachos, burgers, hot dogs and pizza. Beverages include Filli’s signature tea, Zafran tea, herbal tea, classic milkshakes, mocktails, fresh juices, and iced and hot coffee, according to the cafe website. Filli Cafe is the brainchild of Rafih Filli, who opened the first cafe when he was 21, selling the brand’s signature tea to Emirati customers in Dubai’s tourist hotspot AlMamzar Corniche, according to the cafe website. www.fillicafetexas.com

6. Cajun seafood restaurant Happy Crab has officially opened its location at 5418 Hwy. 6, Ste. 210, Missouri City. The eatery held a soft opening Sunday, Feb. 20. The menu includes traditional Cajun seafood offerings, such as crawfish, shrimp and crab along with other seafood, including catfish, tilapia, oysters and more. Happy Crab held its official grand opening on Tuesday, March 1. 832-539-1619. www.happycrabmissouricity.kwickmenu.com/index.php