I came solo on a Wednesday afternoon 2:15pm,plenty of parking, definitely no shortage of parking…read moreeven on a weekend,it's a nice plaza to bring a group of people as its pretty spacious outside. A girl yelled from the inside the kitchen letting me know she would be right there and came within 30 seconds. I then asked if I sit to be waited on or order at the counter and she said order at counter. So ,it would be nice if upon arrival and asking if I've been here before or if I was new would help. And explain how the process works.
The menu is nicely laid out for elderly and also young alike, the prices are somewhat comparable to other Mediterranean eateries, sad to say we have gotten accustomed to paying inflated prices.
Two people inside probably waiting for an order, there isn't a bell or ringer to let people know your here,so have to be a little loud to let them know you are here,if nobody is attending the front. My cashier and order taker was very respectful and also asked how my day was going so far. That's very rare to hear nowadays but also very special to hear from a young person.
I took a gander at the menu and decided to order the signature Beef Lule Plate ,which consisted of 2 piece ground beef flame grilled skewers, rice, salad, hummus,pita bread. Drinks are standard coke,Pepsi,Dr pepper, sprite, middle eastern wheat beer, and a nice variety of imported bottled drinks. My meal including my canned Coke was $21.53
I dined in and sat down, music was playing the background,American classic music was playing "The Kinks" - you really got me". I ordered at 2:20pm and received my food exactly at 2:30pm fairly and reasonable time.
My order was called and walked up to get it and the front counter asked if I wanted any sauce, I said what do you have and she garlic sauce! Say no more....I live garlic sauce and is my go to all the time.
So I opened my plastic tray that it comes in,no need for a to go box if you don't finish it. And let me tell you that it was perfectly cooked and nice and hot . I got a whole Roman tomato that was lightly roasted. Food looks amazing. The sumac seasoning is spot on everywhere.nowntime to dig in. The garlic sauce was perfectly whipped and not too much lemon lime some places do and just enough garlic to smell for the rest of the day.. The house salad was perfectly blended and seasoned and very flavorful. I even see a roasted jalapeno,I'm loving it. Th olive oil used in the salad is very aromatic and nutty,it didn't taste like a cheap olive oil at Aldi's, it's good quality olive oil.As I typed this I finished my house salad .The rice at first tasted like basmati because of the flavorful ghee or generous butter.but I think it's regular rice but tasted really middle eastern. Lately,I haven't been eating as much as I use to as young guy but I can probably eat the entire plate its so good.i took a bite of the roasted jalapeno and must say it was hot and spicy, perfect!! This could pass for a two person meal, depending on your hunger level. The sliced white onions and parsley topping on the beef skewers adds an Amazing flavor profile with the pita bite,garlic sauce and rice. Flavor bomb!!
I took a bite of tomato and darn thing exploded when I bit it. Definitely a good juicy tomato. I must admit that when I bit into the beef skewer,I was expecting a flavor like the rest of sides. So I was a little disappointed,but I quickly brought it back to life with the garlic sauce and sides and a pita bread and everything was fine. On it own the beef skewers fall short of wowing,but don't let that stop you from trying as the sides make it happy again. I'm half way through my plate and super happy with it,would I order it again despite the lack of flavor from the ground beef skewer? Absolutely! The hummus appears and tastes like it's freshly made and not store bought. The nuttiness of the garbanzo bean just pops and is grittier on the grind than store or commercial foods. I just about finished my plate but I will yield to pass some off to my wife to try. I will bring her here though.
I will be back!! Amazing lunch and satisfying.