Jun 2, 2026 | 12:15 pm
Three of Houston’s Halal Guys franchises have quietly closed and reopened as the newest outlets of Gyro Hut, the locally-owned halal restaurant that’s inspired by halal carts in New York City.
They are:
- Upper Kirby/Montrose: 3821 Farnham St.
- Medical Center: 6609 Main St.
- Garden Oaks/Oak Forest: 3008 Ella Blvd.
In addition, the Halal Guys location in downtown Houston at 609 Main St. recently converted to Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the rapidly growing, Aggie-loved chicken finger chain. A Halal Guys location in Cypress at 10111 Louetta Rd. is owned by a different franchisee and remains open.
Halal Guys made its Houston debut in January 2016 at the Farnham St. location. Diners flocked to the restaurant, drawing long lines for its signature rice platters topped with a tangy, mayonnaise-based white sauce, spicy red sauce, and a choice of chicken or gyro meat…