Kingwood’s dining scene is about to pick up a little extra heat. The Kebab Shop is slated to start work this summer on a roughly $375,000 interior build-out that will turn close to 3,000 square feet on Kingwood Drive into a fast-casual Mediterranean spot with build-your-own bowls, wraps and plates. Construction is scheduled to kick off in July, with crews expected on site through the end of the year.
Project details and timeline
According to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Kingwood build-out is registered as Project No. TABS2026017069. The filing pegs the start date at July 6, 2026, with a projected completion of December 21, 2026. It lists an estimated cost of $375,000 for a 2,991-square-foot tenant finish-out and classifies the work as a renovation or alteration on a privately funded project. SDI Kingwood Holdings, LLC is named as the owner, with The Dimension Group handling design.
Where it will be and what they’ll serve
Local reporting puts the new restaurant at 4361 Kingwood Drive in Kingwood, per Community Impact. On its website, The Kebab Shop describes a build-your-own Mediterranean menu built around customizable bowls, wraps and plates, a format already in play at the chain’s other Houston-area locations. Community Impact also reports that the company has not yet announced a public opening date for the Kingwood spot.
One more opening in a busy strip
The Kingwood Drive location is part of a broader push by The Kebab Shop across the Lake Houston area. The Houston Business Journal has tracked the chain’s leases around Greater Houston, noting its steady expansion. At the same time, local coverage, including Trader Joe’s Finally Lands In Kingwood, points to a broader wave of national and regional names reshaping Kingwood’s retail corridors. That momentum is one reason landlords along Kingwood Drive are wasting little time filling open storefronts.
What’s next for neighbors
As the July 6 start date approaches, neighbors can expect to see permit notices, contractor signs and other early activity pop up around the space. The TDLR filing lists a registered accessibility specialist and lays out required inspections under state rules, so there will be a steady rhythm of site checks before doors open to the public. The Kebab Shop has not posted an opening date for Kingwood, and Community Impact notes that no target timeline appears in the company’s public materials yet.
Where to watch
Keep an eye on the stretch near 4361 Kingwood Drive for visible construction and eventual job postings as the build-out gets underway. For the earliest public updates on timing and hiring, check the restaurant’s locations page and local coverage as the project moves closer to opening day.
