The South African fusion restaurant Peli Peli is planning to open its first North Houston location in The Woodlands Sept. 3. Peli Peli will occupy a 6,822-square-foot space in The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, and anticipates to open before Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off.

Peli Peli serves South African- and American-style food with influences from Asian, Dutch and Portuguese cooking. The new restaurant in The Woodlands will be Peli Peli's fourth Houston location, following locations in Vintage Park, the Galleria and one in Katy's LaCenterra. The chain also operates two fast-casual concepts in Houston under the name Peli Peli Kitchen. 281-257-9500. www.pelipeli.com