We've had some nice meals at Syriana Cafe in downtown Ellicott City MD. It's especially nice when…read morewe can grab a table on the their second-floor deck. The view of old and new businesses. The breeze. Sometimes local music wafting in. Delicious authentic dishes! This time we shared the generous bowl of colorful Foul-Bel-Zet "Salad", a deep bowl of tender flavorful fava beans, swimming in ripe tomatoes, with parsley and a tart yet sweetening lemon olive oil dressing. It was new for me, with a delightful flavor, and a visually rewarding adventure!

Nice little place. We were able to sit outside on a balcony on the second floor…read more The food was ok. My friend enjoyed her falafel platter and the stuffed grape leave appetizer was good. I had the chicken schwarma platter. It was a lot of food. Our server was sweet and personable and the service was excellent. I would definitely go again to try some of the other menu items, but I really prefer Umami in Catonsville for Middle Eastern food.

Great kebabs, top notch rice and food. Worth the pit stop for sure…read more I ordered the lamb kebab and my son the chicken and it was amazing.

My partner and I had a very pleasant meal here last night (Wednesday). You order at the counter…read moreand have a seat. Someone brings the food out to the table when it is ready. We ordered the 4 mezeh appetizer plate (4 8-oz containers). There are a number of choices and we got the baba ganouche, Mirza ghazemi (eggplant, tomato, garlic), pickled cabbage and beet hummus. Most were very good (I would say the weak one was pickled cabbage - crunchy, but not as flavorful as it could have been.) The beet hummus was a new item for us and we both enjoyed it very much. The dips were accompanied by a decent portion of triangles of pita. The pita was "ok" - a bit hard and chewy. We each got chicken kabob. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. I got mine in a platter with half salad and half rice. I enjoyed both. We also ordered roasted vegetables, which were one of the highlights. Onions and zucchini - roasted perfectly. The platter is a lot to eat and we took most of the dips home for another time. The staff were helpful. One person was friendly and the other oddly not. The restaurant seating area was comfortable.

I decided to dine here again. This time I added steak skewer which was an additional $12, to my…read morechicken skewer meal. The owner, I assume it was him, was not as friendly as my first time there a couple weeks ago. This place is a little pricey and the food today did not add up to the price. It was pretty bland tasting. The environment was quiet and clean as they bust the tables after each customer. I was not a fan today.

İts small, autantic, fast place…read more Falafel pretty delicious. Kebap also was good. I like the decoration. Prices was ok. Service was fast and helpful.

My husband and I went here for date night this past Saturday (9/26/26), and the experience was…read moreABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! I love that this restaurant is its own independent restaurant and not a part of the Atlas Group food chain (I dine at restaurants that are part of the Atlas group, I have no issues with the Atlas group, just nice to see an independent restaurant). Disclaimer (LONG REVIEW) Upon pulling up, I instantly loved the way the wording of the Restaurant sticks out, and that valet parking was available and prices were reasonable ($15.00 of which is added to your bill), because I really dislike finding parking when going to dinner or having to walk from the garage. The valet employees were very professional and pleasant. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, the neutral soft tones colors selected for furniture and decor was very cozy and warm. There was much attention paid to detail throughout the entire restaurant, I literally forgot where I was . The seating is close and intimate but not too close . The interior decor was captivating. From the moment you walk through the entrance, everything draws you in, appealing to every sense of your curiosity. The soft tones and moody atmosphere made it feel like we had stepped into foreign lands, a world of its own, gently planted in the middle of a little big city like Baltimore. It almost feels like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Now to the food, we had hummus with shrimps, I had the "Bronzino", of which was delectable, it came with grilled broccolini. My husband had the " Shish Tawouk" of which was chicken kebab served with grilled veggies & rice . The rice was very flavorful with pomegranate seeds which was a nice added touch, the chicken was tender and flavorful as well. I also had the "Kebbet Karaz" which was like lamb meatballs in a really sweet & savory sauce. Everything we ordered was SCRUMPTIOUS! Now service: (Dianna) was our server and she was so pleasant, attentive, patient and so knowledgeable about the menu, she made our dining experience unforgettable with her amazing smile . (Iman), the manager was going around to tables and interacting with customers to ensure our dining experiences was satisfying and enjoyable. Iman was so amiable, affable, courteous, professional and so pleasant. I look very forward to dining here again. Both Iman and Dianna made our date night a night to remember .

Beautiful decor, no doubt…read more The baba ghanoush and the shrimp appetizer were my favorites. The filet mignon was not very good, it really needed some seasoning. Very bland, served luke warm and even had a hint of it being frozen .... Not sure but it wasn't worth the price. I wanted to sprinkle salt over it. Ate 1/4 . I didn't like any of their cocktails. The desserts were just ok. For the price, I'd say pass. Great service and good coffee. I would recommend stopping in for appetizers and desserts with coffee, maybe.

Looked up places to eat on arrival to Gettysburg and my son and I were intrigued to see a Syrian…read morerestaurant. It wasn't very busy, seemed a slow night in town but the server was very friendly and helpful. (Becky I think). She even helped me out with parking given I couldn't get the meter to take my payment online. Ordered Kibbeh and the mixed platter. The Kibbeh was excellent with a lovely blend of spices. I was skeptical at first but it was really good The mixed grill was very flavorful , the kebab was our favorite, a sauce with it would have been nice. Portion size was pretty good to be shared between the two of us after a day of driving. If you are in the area and want something a little different give Jamilie a try and ask for Becky!!

First time here and thoroughly impressed. I enjoy trying all kinds of food and have a pretty…read morerefined palate, while the person I came with tends to be less adventurous. So, it was a great test for the menu. We shared the hummus bil lahme, cheese rolls, and mixed grill, and every dish was excellent. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. There was a garlic sauce that was served with the mixed grill that needs to be sold so I can take more home. The menu is really good at explaining the dishes. The service was outstanding as well. We had a few questions, and the staff was patient, knowledgeable, and gave great recommendations. The atmosphere had a warm, welcoming vibe that made the whole experience even better. We both left happy and will definitely be back again. If you are bored with your local options this place would be really fun to try. I think even the least adventurous eater would really enjoy visiting.

This place is truly a gem. Best Persian food in the area. And that's saying a lot since there are…read moremany excellent Persian restaurants in the Baltimore area. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Get the hummus app. Get kabobs... any kind. Also try the Khoresh!

Best Iranian food i've had in a while and one of the better places overall in Baltimore. We tried…read morethe grilled chicken thigh and the barg filet mignon and they were both excellent. The beef koubideh was decent but much preferred the grilled meats. They were out of tahdig unfortunately but would love to try it next time.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

I feel like I found a favorite near us. It's not one of those places where I would travel to, but…read moreif you're relatively close to Urbana, it's worth a stop. It's a small mart that specializes in middle eastern Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients. They place does not have seating inside, but plenty of seating outside. So plan on either take out or picnicking. They make the food right as you order so things are fresh. The part I really liked about this place was that the sauces were not overly salted - to increase shelf life - and the amount of oil/butter was not overly used to try to mask the ingredients. It's more on the "let the ingredients speak for itself" which I really dig. In the end, you don't feel heavy after the meal and you feel like you had a hearty and healthy meal. My favorite was the lamb shawarma. He toasts the outside pita and it gives it a nice crunch. The lamb is fresher than other places and he doesn't over season it to hide the lamb smell. Other places - if you notice - tends to use cumin a lot of mask the lamb smell. Not here though. The falafel sandwich was okay. It was colder than the lamb shawarma. But the falafels were made right there in front of you. I got the sujuk sandwich too (which is a type of sausage). It was a breakfast burrito basically. Our order took 20 mins to make and he makes it right when you order. So be prepared to stay there and peruse around. Some ingredients there were interesting. The one thing that caught my eye was a bottle of pomegranate molasses. He sells it close to 50% what Harris Teeter would charge and he has various brands of pomegranate molasses. I use pomegranate molasses to make grenadine for cocktails. Also has orange blossom and rose water (also both used for cocktails) I like this place and the guy is nice and sweet.

You will not be disappointed with this true tasting of Mediterranean tapas. Staff were wonderful,…read moresmiled, helpful knowledgeable on the menu and spices offering alternatives, the environment in the dining area is what you would expect in a Mediterranean café. B4 warned you need reservations for this place even at the bar the bar filled up quickly. Tables filled up quickly, and there is a minimum timeframe at the tables Restaurant week options and the menu was quite a deal. I was able to taste three cold three hot and three main dishes wonderful experience overall.

6 plates ordered: chicken, salmon, falafel, shrimp, tuna and can't remember the other one. But,…read moreeach one was great! Ate at the bar cuz our reservation was for the patio and we arrived during rain. Coattails and a local beers featured We made it work. The servers were great. Perfect date place!!!

Their vegan chicken shawarma is my favorite food in Baltimore!…read more I came up for a couple days last year and had cravings for it ever since. Just moved to the area, and I was heartbroken to see it wasn't on the menu. But it's back!!! Ordered it yesterday, and *angelic singing*

I decided to stop in R House to get some food. I wanted something that was more on the fresh side…read moreso I decided to go with Koshary Corner. I can't speak on the customer service because I didn't talk to anyone. I ordered at the kiosk and they called my number and that was it. I paid $19.45 for my meal. I order a side of falafels (3) and the street bowl with beef flank, tzatziki, and mild red pepper sauce. The falafels were way too crispy. I feel like compared to other falafels I've tried these were on the hard side. Thankfully I had some tzatziki sauce to dip them in, if I didn't, they would have been a little hard to eat. The flavor was okay but the texture was not appealing. I really wanted to get beef shawarma but they were out so I opted for the beef flank. I wish I would have just gotten chicken instead. The bowl came with rice and a lettuce salad that was underneath the beef. I'm not sure if the lettuce had arugula in it as well, but the lettuce gave sort of a bitter taste which I did not care for at all. Did not taste good so I would add a lot of tzatziki sauce to it to cut down on the bitter taste. The beef was okay, nothing to rave about. I was just very underwhelmed with my food. Not sure if I would give it a try again. If so, I would definitely get something else or build my own bowl maybe. Try it for yourself and see how you like it.

This mezeh is located in the Long Gate Shopping Center and is unusual as it's a stand-alone…read morelocation. They have real bowls and glassware, as most mezeh use disposable items. If you've never had mezeh before, it's Chipotle like but much better using Mediterranean ingredients. I ordered a chicken shawarma bowl with classic hummus, black lentils, seasonal veggies, pearl couscous, Turkish olives, tzatziki sauce, and a few other items. Order was completed rather quickly. Everything was tasty as expected. The location was busy during my visit and the staff kept pushing people through in a timely manner. Overall solid mezeh and worth the visit.

Visited this Mezeh location for the first time last night. Great customer service but was not…read morepleased with my meal. I ordered a steak salad bowl with my go to ingredients: power greens, mixed greens, steak shwarma, black lentils, spicy cilantro, spicy humus, classic humus, turkish salad, lebanese tabbouleh, red cabbage and tzatziki sauce. I asked for a pita bread on the side but it was going to take awhile so I didn't bother waiting. I took my bowl home to enjoy, except I didn't really enjoy it very much. The steak wasn't good. Very tough and inedible. This sucks when there's an upcharge for that. The toppings were generous and I was able to eat most of it but still disappointed that the highlight of the meal wasn't good