As soon as a friend recommended this spot during our trip to the twin cities, I knew I had to try…read moreit. My husband and I shared: - Beauty and the Buffalo Bowl - Wagyu Shawarma Pizza - Tahini Date Shake The bowl was hands down my favorite. I love hummus bowls and this one didn't disappoint. It had really unique flavors. The chicken was delicious. The pita bites it's served with are fantastic too. I also enjoyed the pizza, but it was a little heavy on the meat for me, so I'd probably pick a different one next time. My only regret is not trying some of their state fair specific items while we were there. I now have fomo.

Pure joy to be here, eating the yummiest hummus bowl, mini pitas. We first learn about babas from…read morethe state fair several years ago and it has been our go to spot each year to explore their new food items. I finally got a chance to check the actual restaurant out. I love everything about it. The seasonal drinks are refreshing and delicious. Warm pita is like eating clouds. We had about 4 order worths of pita haha. Clean restroom and kids friendly.

When your wife and in-laws are Lebanese and make the best authentic versions of the food you've…read moreever had there's always the quest to find something close to that bar, and going to many different Lebanese restaurants around the world looking for that same quality never stops but is never met.... until that one night and one restaurant knocks you out of your chair and you can't stop thinking about the amazing cuisine right in your own backyard. This was that such night! The Awaijane family has brought their family tradition in great Lebanese cuisine since 1973 and maintained by their children generation after generation, and through their fresh grape leaves, perfectly pan baked Kibbeh (OMG and the raw!!!!), lemon kissed Tabbouleh, & authentically cured Labneh, we intended to take it to go but it was so irreisistable we sat down and ate half of it on site. Don't let the quaint store front on University pass you by, the the truly authentic food amaze you, and the family friendly service bring you back!

How is it that I have never reviewed Emily's before now? I have been a loyal customer for over 30…read moreyears and have always enjoyed this small, yet mighty restaurant. For ambiance, well, let's say it's authentic in types of a typical Middle Eastern Restaurant that is in the Middle East (not the US) meaning that it is sparse. Whatever, that's not why you come here. There used to be a woman who occupied one table peeling about 10,000 garlic cloves. Again, typical (sadly, I have not seen her lately). Service is good. There are not very many tables, so it's not much of a challenge to see the entire restaurant at one time. However, they are attentive and happy to answer all questions. Food: This is why you here. They literally (and I do mean literally) have the best Tabouli salad I have ever tasted anywhere in the world. The menu says it is made fresh every day and it is. Freshness is the absolute key to good tabouli and if it's not fresh, it's not worth eating. Let me say this again: This is the BEST tabouli you can find and if you think you don't like tabouli, at least give theirs a try. But Emily's has much more than tabouli. I love their lamb shish kabob. If you are not a fan of lamb, their chicken kabob is also excellent. Both of them come with an excellent rice pilaf. Pro Tip: You can get a full portion that comes with soup or salad, just a skewer, or half a skewer. Their humus is good, but perhaps not as favorable as other versions I've had. I can also vouch for their spinach pie, which is a great price too. And of course, you can't go wrong without a piece of baklava for dessert. They do have an upstairs eating area that is used for groups. I had not seen this until I went upstairs to use their restroom and saw it on the way. This is a neighborhood gem of a small, family owned quality restaurant. I hope they stay in business for another 50 plus years!

Meaning to come by for years and finally got a chance to come visit during our time off…read more There are so many options to choose from and I am understanding that each day will have their daily specials. Feels like all the entree items can also be sides. We had gyro plate and lemon chicken plate. Each came with 2 sides so we ordered falafel, cabbage rolls, grape leaves and green bean veggie sides. The food is very delicious with great flavor. It has indoor and outdoor sitting and since it was nice we sits outside. Pretty busy with many customers. You would need to order by the counter and self serve style. Will come back.

First time visiting Zakia Deli and omg where have I been!?! We walked in and the two men behind the…read morecounter greeted us and asked if we had any questions. They recommended many tasty items. The shop was quaint but with room to dine in. There were pastries and deli items on display. We ordered the chicken gyro plate with rice and this delicious green bean/tomato mixture, a Greek salad, honey garlic baked chicken and ranch potatoes. Everything tasted amazing and super fresh! The cucumber sauce was outstanding! Can't wait to go back and try more, thank you!

Babani's is the first Kurdish restaurant in MN. The interior is lovely. No matter where you look…read morethere is something worth seeing. Every bite of food I have had from here has be very good. I always start with the Dowjic soup. The first time I tasted it would be a favorite for life. The service is always kind and welcoming. You won't happy with anything you order, but start with the soup.

First time here and it was a fun experience. Love the simple decor of the restaurant. Didn't know…read morethat it was a restaurant from passing by every time I would go to the Girl Scout Service Center and glad that I finally tried it. Will definitely go back to try other dishes. The service was great and friendly. Prices are reasonable. If you're not big on tart food, then don't get the dowjic soup because it has a lot of lemon juice. The soup was good with bread to tame down the tartness. The food was flavorful and not overpowering with spices like Indian cuisine.

Two important notes: 1) I saw a sign that said they are moving to Lyndale/84th in late 2025, and 2)…read moremake sure to get THE RIGHT DUBAI CHOCOLATE. More on that below. This is a Greek/Mediterranean takeout place with a decent amount of seating and some appropriate grocery items. Really nice people working here. I got the Mediterranean Platter which was full of very perfectly-cooked meats and rice, salad with very fresh veggies, a Greek dressing ant tzatziki. The latter two were EXCELLENT, really creamy tzatziki and really flavorful Greek vinaigrette. A lot of food. Not cheap, but I'd say normally-priced. I've also gotten their house-made Dubai Chocolate. It is the best Dubai Chocolate I've ever had. BUT! Get the stuff from the case that they make, not the packaged bars on the counter. The latter is mediocre, but the stuff they make, the stuff in the case, you guys. YOU GUYS. That is why this is a five-star review.

Ya'll I was not expecting this. This unassuming little place specializes in Mediterranean food and…read morethey also have a small shop where you can pick up any related International groceries. I honestly barely noticed because the smell of yummy foods hit me as soon as I got inside. I think they do most of their business as take-out or pick up, but we actually took advantage of the small dining area attached. The service is nothing fancy- order at the counter and they'll bring it to you. But ya'll- the food! It was really some of the best Mediterranean food I have had since moving to the cities. That hummus -as the kids say- SLAPS! It had a little spicy topping on it and they served it with warm pita breads. I ordered a gyros platter and it came with enough rice to feed a crowd! Even the salad was delicious. I told my husband right away- this is 5 stars.

I love Beirut. It has quickly became one of my favorite local spots…read more It's great for both sit-down and takeout. Their online ordering system is super easy to use, and ordering in person is just as smooth. The menu has such a good variety, everything from fresh salads to wraps and kebab plates. Honestly, everything I've tried has been so good. The garlic sauce is a must, it's incredible. My go-to is the shawarma unwrapped because you get a huge portion and can build it exactly how you want. The food is fantastic and the portions are very generous. The space is clean with plenty of seating, and the staff is amazing. They're so friendly and always make sure you have everything you need.

The restaurant was smaller than it looked from the outside - a handful of tables are a available,…read morebut I think during peak hours you might need to take your food to-go. Ambiance was ok - more of a diner style. Very casual. High chairs available, which was a plus for us. I got the gyro wrap and my husband got the Lebanese wrap ( not pictured). The gyro wrap was pretty good, and I loved the garlic sauce that it came with. However, the fries they came with were a bit on the soggier side - not crispy and not too much flavor. The Lebanese wrap had good flavor but it was smaller than my husband and I were expecting. It was probably half the size of my gyro wrap since it was thinner. My kids liked the grilled chicken place and rice that they had. The chicken had great flavor. The portions overall though are on the smaller side, especially when compared to restaurants in Minneapolis or St. Paul. Food was pretty good, but nothing out of the ordinary. I liked it overall though and thought it was a fun and different option to try in the south suburbs.

Stopped in for lunch today and ordered the Chicken Tibs. The chicken was simmered in a sauce (mild)…read morewith onions and peppers. It was served with a tasty mini salad, rice and injera. It was very good. I also ordered lemonade and it was served with dry mint sprinkled on top. Not much of a mint taste. For any of you who haven't tried Ethiopian cuisine, you eat mostly with your hands. Injera is a spongelike thin bread that you break into pieces. Hold the injera and pinch the food and eat. Very easy and tasty - kids will love it. My only concern was that the server had a very dirty shirt. He needs to wear an apron if he helps in the kitchen.

This was my first time having Ethiopian food. My dinner partner and I both got one of the Tibs…read moredishes. Very tasty! We ordered them spicy, and the spice level was a good kick but nothing too crazy. If you like spicy food, don't be afraid to order spicy. Otherwise it was a nice quiet restaurant. It had good ambiance for a date or special occasion.

Caspian is an experience from the dining to the market. They have all the classic Persian options…read morelike the saffron rice with different types of kebab. The family is incredible, they are friendly to all their customers. Recently had Caspian catering - it was beautifully set up & so tasty. The rice is buttery and fluffy while the tadig was perfectly crispy. The kebabs were cooked nice and seasoned so well.

Dining here was a fun experience. The menu was full of traditional Persian and Turkish foods. I had…read moreamazing tea and baklava as well. The service was so friendly and welcoming to our large group! The ambience is relaxed. Definitely check out the marketplace to bring some cultural foods home with you.