One-Stop Hookah Shop, hookahs, shisha and accessories for all your hookah smoking needs. Helpful Information: A hookah is a stemmed water pipe for smoking tobacco, herbs and other smokable leaves. Originating in India, hookahs have gained popularity, especially in the Arab World. A hookah operates by water filtration and indirect heat. It can be used for smoking tobacco products, herbal fruits and just about anything that is smokable.