I know a good shawarma having lived in Lebanon.. and let me tell you, hands down -- the BEST…read moreshawarma I've had around Richmond. I had a chicken shawarma (double garlic sauce/toum) and my mom got the beef and lamb and we shared a side of seasoned fries.. 12/10 I will definitely be coming back to try other dishes, I believe they have specials on Monday (but please verify with the restaurant or follow them on social media) They only offer take out, no dine-in. Service was very fast. It's a small, cozy spot.. very unassuming and tucked away in the plaza, but the best places are usually hidden gems!

Falafel and fries were amazing and prices were great. Def going to make this one a staple.read more

We ordered a few different plates all amazing and very flavorful. Our favorites were the Mahshi…read moreKromb, Mulukhiyah with Chicken, and Hawawshi. The Kanafa for dessert was absolutely delicious. Our server Courtney's customer service was great! She made sure to check on us and everything came out in a timely manner. Will definitely be returning!

We visited Memis on a beautiful night when the walls are open to the beauty of the Fan. It sets the…read morestage for a cool, unfussy, yet interesting meal. Cocktails were great and served in a proper glass. Draft beer was cold and crisp. Hummus was unique, although the pita was not so great. The grilled items were delicious and the whole stuffed tilapia was spiced perfectly. Don't miss the donuts for dessert! Oh and Courtney is amazing and the pace of the meal was epic!

My bf and I came to Natalie's on a Sunday for dinner within the last 30min before closing. Since…read morevisiting in 2020 they have now moved to Forest Hill and have new management. We were starving and knew what we wanted. They were very accepting and welcoming and sat us down. Since we were the only ones on a quiet Sunday, it was almost like a private dinner! Very romantic. The owner shared w us some details of the move and how their current spot used to be a bank, so awesome! We started w the grape leaves, babagounush and tabouleh which were SO fresh and delicious! The tabouleh was zestier w more lemon, which is how I like it and the rice in the grape leaves matched perfectly. The baba was PERFECT bc we could taste the smoked eggplant and savored every biteThen we split a shawarma dish which came w rice and pickled onions; SOOOO goood! Everything was cooked to perfection and super fresh! So grateful for the owner and our server and being welcomed even on a slower night, I'll be back!

Today a friend and visited Natalie's for the first time. We were very pleased either our…read moreexperience. The food was excellent and service was very attentive. The decor was attractive. We started by sharing a hot Mezze platter that included falafel, beef kibbeh, cheese rolls, brussel sprouts, and house-made pickles. For the our main course I had the beef shawarma wrap and my friend had the chicken shawarma wrap. Both were delicious as were the Za'atar fries. The wraps are large enough that we were each able to bring home a half of our wraps and fries. We learned on our visit that Natalie's has a new owner. We had selected Natalie's because they "believe in building and strengthening communities by creating spaces where people of all abilities can thrive and grow in the workplace." I hope the new owner will continue this mission.

I've really enjoyed coming here with my mom for lunch! It's a wonderful spot for takeout or dining…read morein. They have plenty of seating indoors and outside. It's fast casual so you order up front and take a number to your table. They have a gender neutral single stall in the back. If you're going to get a side you HAVE to get the fattoush. It's the perfect summer salad. So refreshing with the perfect acidic citrus kick. I adore the pita crisp crunch in it. The tabbouleh is fine. Of the two dishes I've tried, I like the mixed grill kebob plate the most. The lamb & beef shawarma was pretty good too, just know it's a good amount of sauce. Love this place for lunch!

It was my husband's birthday and decided to try this place. There was free street parking in front…read moreand when we came in, we placed our order at the register and got 2 beef and lamb shawarma platters and a house drink they had. The food was good, I'll give them that, but there are some complaints. For the price we paid, the plates could have been bigger maybe even real. It was uncomfortable to eat in. Next, I shouldn't be charged $1 to get tzatziki sauce with my meal and the portion size on those...... It was also a little warm in there and mosquitoes flying around the food and they didn't have any water unless you bought it bottled. The birthday lunch was a bust. I think there's room for improvement here. I am interested in trying their pizza, so I will come back and give it a second chance.

Man, this place is AMAZING! Delicious food (I got the chicken platter which comes with hummus and a…read moresmall salad), really nice people, open late, dine in or takeout. This is my new jam. We parked across the street, as there's no street parking on that block of Robinson.

A good place to have some chicken shawarma and fresh battered fries. We waited less than 10 minutes…read morefor our order. It's in close proximity to the Science Museum, you can see it from their front window. I think they were updating their HVAC system so it was nice and cool inside the restaurant on a 90 degree afternoon.

Walked in on a Saturday evening. Got confused at first because when you enter, the place divides…read moreinto left and right. To the left is where you place orders. Menu board that says Habibi Grill but when we asked the owner, he said that they still serve the Afghan cuisine. They have a separate menu for this. The area on the right is the dining area. It was quiet when we had dinner there. Got the lamb shank qabuli which was very tender and served with Qabuli rice and side salad. Lamb kabob was also bursting with flavor but we thought the serving size was small. The falafel plate was very good. Everything was so flavorful and we really enjoyed the food. The owner was very nice. Since we shared the food, we would have appreciated if we were also given an extra plate; nevertheless, we were starving so it was alright. Would definitely come back!

Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5…read moreLocation & parking: 4/5 Location & Parking: Located on a busy street with paid street parking, this restaurant was a little hard to find at first. Although it looks unassuming from outside, it's bright and spacious inside with the lovely aromas greeting you at the door. Ambience: I got seated and placed the order right away. While my order was getting ready in front of me, I had a chance to go around andexplore around. It was a super spacious restaurant with two levels of seating areas. Very bright and surprisingly guarded from the noisy traffic, it was a great spot for a quiet lunch. Food & service: My order of Kebab & fries served with Naan, Tzatziki sauce and Afghani salad was made to order and tasted very juicy and flavorful. Spiced perfectly and the right portion size for 1 person, every bite of the freshly made naan and kabob was perfection. My server was so courteous and attentive and he prepared my food in less than 20 minutes.

I came in early on a Sunday afternoon and wanted a Kofta platter. I was told they only had chicken…read moreavailable today. So I said ok to chicken. I asked for tabbouleh as the side, and was told that only rice or Greek salad were available. So I said on to Greek salad. The limitations on the menu were disappointing, although I suppose this location probably doesn't see a lot of traffic on a typical Sunday. I was the only person in the place. The food was quite tasty even though it wasn't what I was hoping for. I would give a 4 to the food and a 1 for ambiance and service. So landing on a 3 is pretty generous. Will I try again? Maybe. It is an area that I am in frequently. But I might try Scott's Shawarma's other location (I think it's their first/main location) before coming back here.

You can never go wrong with Halal food. Finding parking was tricky. I had to go around a couple of…read moretimes, so keep that in mind. Once inside, you order your food at the counter and sit down where you like. We ordered the beef kebab platter with one skewer, tabbouleh and hummus. Comes with pita bread. You can add another skewer for $3. Thought it was too small and should include 2 skewers for the price. Also, ordered the lamb and beef shawarma platter with Greek salad. Both plates were bursting with flavors and so delicious! You won't be disappointed.

We were really excited for this, but do NOT go by the photos on their website when ordering or…read moreyou'll also be disappointed! Our carry-out order was missing the side of rice pudding we paid for, so that was a letdown. The falafel plate was literally rice, some falafel balls, and a very thin/small spread of hummus (nothing like what's pictured online). I'm annoyed we tipped them. Be aware this is in a seedy shopping center, too. Lots of foot traffic coming from the nearby extended stay hotel, and my partner was harassed for money in the short walk from the store to our vehicle.

My husband wants lamb gyros and I want tiramisu. This place is the perfect spot! Pizza, spaghetti,…read morehumus, gyros, and gorgeous atmosphere all in one place. This gem will definitely be visited again, next time not so close to closing. We appreciated their hospitality and good food. Come visit and enjoy!

Seriously yummy! We had a fantastic meal with great service at Socotra and loved getting to try…read moreYemeni food. The hummus with Yemeni bread was amazing--the bread alone was worth ordering. The Adeni tea was delicious, warm and wonderfully spiced, and the Fahsah lamb was another favorite. Rich, tender and full of flavor. Two of the guys shared the big mixed grill with rice and made quick work of it. There was plenty to try and everything was flavorful. We finished with the Arika, a traditional Yemeni dessert made with dates, bread, honey, ghee and milk. It was rich, sweet and unlike anything we'd had before--a great way to finish the meal. This was one of those meals where trying something different really paid off. Delicious food, generous portions and lots of flavors we don't get to experience very often. We'd absolutely go back.

We armed here this past Sunday and were blown away by the hospitality and the food…read more The owner was welcoming and generous. We had the chicken fahsa, naan, tabouleh salad, and tea. The fahsa was seasoned perfectly and comforting and the chai was so good. Highly, highly recommend

Perly's was on my Richmond list and we picked up during a visit on a Friday. Around lunch so…read moreslightly busy-located downtown and street parking only didn't have any issues finding a spot right in front. We ordered sandwiches. House made Pastrami was delicious-go with the 1 lb (buy the pound) Pastrami sandwich -at least 2 if not 3 sandwiches in one. Corned Beef was also tasty and some of the best we've had. Latkas and Dill potato salad hit the spot but the Garlic Dill fries stole the show-one of a kind and not to be missed. For dessert, we saw they had Hamantaschen and got one of each-both very good with rich fruit spread topping. Service was engaged and patient (given our questions and recommendation requests) as our order was being placed. An extensive menu with everything from Beef tongue sandwich (Jewbano) to Chicken Liver as well Hot Dogs and Smoked Salmon and Whitefish. We wanted it all! Liked the atmosphere and decor with booth and bar stool seating. A must stop when visiting Richmond!

We went to Perly's last weekend. We were in Richmond for a wedding, and we had Saturday morning…read morefree. We walked over, and got there around noon. My daughter's friend, who is Jewish, had recommended it. We were told there was a 25 minute wait, and we were told we could hang out at the store next door. Just as we were done wandering, our table was called. I had the corned beef sandwich, toasted, and a side of potato salad. My wife had the chopped chicken liver appetizer and the potato latke appetizer. The food was very good and the service was friendly and efficient. I would definitely go again. They close at 3 pm and are NOT open for dinner.