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    Al Basha

    4.0 (403 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    AL BASHA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ariadna S.

    This spot was a life-saver on a Christmas Eve late evening, as we landed late and needed a snack. It was not bus at all so we got our food fairly quick! We got a takeout. The restaurant pretty clean and felt welcoming inside. Overall, the food was pretty good. I really like their hummus, actually. I noticed that they don't give you any spicy sauce (probably unless you ask).

    Menghai T.

    I got the lamb and beef shawarma ($11) and it was made in about 8 minutes. The meat was very savory and seasoned quite well. The sauce was quite good. My only suggestion would to have a bit more filler vegetable to help balance it out a bit. Still quite good and worth coming back. Overall very good value food that taste amazing and great staff! Food(50%): 7.5 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 7.8/10

    Grapes leaves were NOT our favorite
    Rebecca P.

    Pretty solid restaurant. The Kafta kabob was good and the lamb fries were amazing. The chicken was a bit overcooked and the grape leaves were not our favorite. It was comfortable and the service was friendly. The best part of the whole meal was the pistachio baklava!

    Baba Ghanouj
    Jibran T.

    Everything about this place is fantastic--the restaurant itself, the décor, the friendly staff, and the welcoming owner. The vibe is warm and inviting, and the food is on another level! We ordered a couple of mixed grill plates, chicken shawarma, and baba ghanouj--everything was incredibly flavorful and fresh. We actually ended up here after a disappointing experience at Miss Cafe, and someone outside recommended this spot just down the street. So glad they did! Seriously, wow. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and give this place a try--you won't regret it!

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    Poojitha a.

    After seeing all the great reviews, I decided to try this place even though I usually go to my all time favorite restaurant in Redmond. I came all the way from Bellevue and even paid for parking, so I was really looking forward to it. But I felt disappointed. The food did not taste fresh, it was cold, bland, and the quantity was also less. It just did not meet my expectations.

    Lamb and Beef Sandwich - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    I went here to use up my monthly Grubhub credit - placed an order for pickup for a beef/lamb gyro sandwich. In person it is $10.99, on the app it is $11.49, no biggie, either way the sandwich is of good value and you cannot really get a decent sized lunch of good quality at this price point these days. Food came out quickly, about 10 minutes after I ordered, and placed in a bag. The sandwich has good amount of meat and lots of lettuce. There is a mixture of tzatziki sauce and hummus, and the overall taste of the sandwich is good. My complaint is the sandwich is purely wrapped, and the sauce is fairly watery so it breaks down the paper wrap easily and it was super messy to eat. It would be great if they have a small plate or container for the wrap to make it less messy, but this is just a suggestion as they may only be able to make the sandwiches here more affordable by doing the bare minimum packaging. Either way, a good lunch stop at fairly affordable prices - a convenient option if you are in the area.

    Gyro Plate
    Adam J.

    I was starving when I came here, and this meal totally hit the spot. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean and peaceful. Had a great time, would definitely come again.

    Chicken kabob plate
    Teresa W.

    We were staying at a vacation rental next door and needed some late night food. We love Mediterranean food and this was super convenient. Service want overly friendly but efficient. We waited a bit because I ordered the chicken kabob plate and they make that to order. Hubby got the falafel sandwich. Everything was delicious. Prices were normal for this kind of place. Good for a late night stop if you're in the area.

    Chicken shawarma sandwich - tasted so bad :(
    Ann W.

    First timer and I ordered their chicken shawarma sandwich, with substitution of tzatziki sauce. I've tried at least 15 different gyro places in the Seattle/Tacoma region. This is absolutely the worst chicken shawarma sandwich I've had. It didn't taste anything like chicken shawarma - very thin sliced chicken that looked old with no spice at all. The sauce didn't taste like tzatziki sauce, instead just tasted watery with no flavor to it. The sandwich tasted so bad that it felt like it ruined my love for Mediterranean food (especially gyros). I was so disappointed. I will not be returning again. Service was good though, and the ambiance was casual.

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    Alfred L.

    Got the gyro plate, but it wasn't anything to write home about. Literally, I was struggling to find any adjectives to say. The saffron rice was okay and gyro were okay and seasoned well. The hummus was fresh and tasted alright with pita bread. All in all nothing spectacular, good mediterranean if you're craving it. But chains like Halal guys are even better than this.

    Empty meat plate, delish.

    Food and service was great! Clean place, lots of seating, and kid friendly. Hubby and I shared a chicken plate with rice, hummus,pita, and salad. The flavors were on point. Kids had the chicken shawarma sandwiches with fries. They loved it and they are very picky, so it was nice that they ate most of it and we finished off what they didn't have. First picture was after taking a bite, second picture was before I picked the plate clean. Definitely recommend and its nice that its away from the chaos of Pike's Market and you don't have to wait in a crazy long line!

    Kofta kabab plate

    First of all, came with my 5 children, here on vacation. Frustrated, hungry, we've been walking all day, just wanted some good food before bed. I'm obviously overstimulated come up to order and the cashier was EXTREMELY welcoming. Told him it was my first time and he was so patient with me. And then the food came in! My GOSH! The kids, my husband, and I devoured it! If I lived here I'd absolutely eat here often!

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    I was very happy with the falafel sandwich I ordered from Al Basha. The service was very friendly. Great stop for a quick meal in Belltown!

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    2 months ago

    fast service and delicious food! I eat the falafel plate with hummus and babaganoush at least once a week!

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    Food is delicious and owner is amazing, I ordered chicken shawrma Combi it was 10/10z

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    Delicious, affordable, fast. Will definitely be eating here again. The Greek fries are so good!

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    The food at this place was amazing and I would highly recommend! The food was quick to be served .

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