Hamsa Mediterranean Grill, the kosher Middle Eastern counter that debuted inside a Las Vegas convenience store in February 2025, is getting ready to trade its kiosk digs for a full storefront. The operator is eyeing a space at South Decatur Plaza, with plans for a second location at 2101 S Decatur Blvd that could open before the end of 2026. The move would upgrade Hamsa from a compact counter to a larger footprint in a busy neighborhood shopping strip, a notable jump for a spot regulars already praise for shawarma and other grab-and-go favorites.
Permit shows South Decatur Plaza site
According to What Now, a City of Las Vegas permit lists Hamsa Mediterranean Grill as Kosher Certified and identifies 2101 S Decatur Blvd as the address for the planned second Las Vegas location. Property listings for 2101 S Decatur Blvd describe restaurant-ready suites equipped with built-out kitchens and hood systems, according to LoopNet. Brokers note that the shopping center at that intersection sees heavy local traffic, which sets the stage for steady lunch and dinner business once doors open.
From convenience counter to a standalone spot
Hamsa first arrived in the Las Vegas market in February 2025, operating out of a convenience store at West Flamingo Road and South El Capitan Way, and the business appears in Clark County new-business filings for that month. The February 2025 new-businesses document lists Hamsa Mediterranean Grill at 9010 W Flamingo Rd, according to the Clark County Department of Business License. That initial setup inside a fuel-stop storefront is a well-worn play for operators who want to test a concept in a small space before they commit to a larger lease.
Menu and kosher credentials
Online delivery and ordering platforms list Hamsa’s offerings as kosher, and one entry specifies that “All our meats are glatt kosher,” according to DoorDash. The menu items diners talk about most are chicken shawarma and a Shabbat family meal. As What Now previously reported, “The Chicken Shawarma, plus the family meal for Shabbat on Friday nights, those are our #1 and #2 biggest sellers.” Shoppers who make kosher certification a priority will likely be watching for clearly posted credentials when the new storefront opens.
Who’s building the brand in Vegas
The original Hamsa location was launched by an affiliate of LV Foodservice Concepts, a group that has been steadily building a portfolio of quick-serve brands across the Las Vegas Valley. Industry coverage notes that LV Foodservice Concepts and related operators have developed other banners, including Checkers & Rally's and multi-unit agreements for Bojangles, reflecting the company’s growth-focused strategy, according to Franchising.com. That track record suggests the South Decatur move fits into a larger plan to turn a convenience-store success into a string of street-front restaurants.
What to watch next
If Hamsa completes its buildout and posts kosher certification at the new site, the Decatur storefront would bring another kosher Middle Eastern option to neighborhoods west of the Strip. Operators have not announced a firm opening date, so the next real clues will be permit activity and fresh signage at 2101 S Decatur Blvd. For locals who rely on chicken shawarma and family-style Shabbat meals, this upcoming spot could be one to keep firmly on the radar.
