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    3.1 (110 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    Rock embedded in my gyro
    Narmeen R.

    Usually I have a very good good experience here, so I'm giving an overall rating. But last night was something else! The guy threw the bag of food towards my husband and was inexplicably rude when talking to him! Then this ROCK CAME OUT OF MY GYRO! What the hell, very disappointed this time around. Probably not going to go back for a while.

    Marc M.

    Didn't have anything to eat, although can say that the hot drinks here are a steal! Coffee and tea, totally reasonable, albeit they come in foam cups. I called them up before coming and without even asking, the gentleman on the phone informed me that it was 3 people max per hookah, extras will have to buy their own or purchase some value of food that I don't recall. This was my clue that the community college crowd probably comes here. Probably a good thing since that will keep the prices down. Cushions on the floor is a little cheesy, but gets the job done. Next time I'll sit at one of the diner style booths for more back support. Hey, stuff like that is important to me! Overall, I'd say this is a win because of the friendly staff and good prices.

    Trudy T.

    Very friendly staff, the gyro was Excellent!!! Will definitely go again! I really enjoyed this place.

    Areal F.

    I wanted to like this place more but it did not live up to my expectations. My gyro was cold and that is never cool.

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    Rene V.

    For a late night meal, I ordered fried ravioli and the chicken kebab plate. The ravioli was filled with a nacho cheese. Not what I expected but ate them all myself. I did not want to share. The chicken kebab was so juicy and tender. The seasoning was savory and delicious without being overpowering. You will have left overs but they won't last long if left unattended. Glad this was available on Uber Eats, which barely took 20 min from ordering to door. Amazing!

    Trey B.

    This was a pretty chill spot. This was the second time I ever did hookah. I was only interested in how their steak and cheese was - that's my go-to at the random spots. I give it 8 out of 10, I don't care for crinkle cut fries, but they were crispy and hot. Steak and cheese had an even portion of meat and bre. They do require a ten dollar purchase before they give you access to the bathrooms. Overall, hookah experience was enjoyable, our server was responsive to the hookah staying lit and refills

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    At least wear gloves especially if you have a bandaid on your finger! Clothes are not presentable. They are really dirty and raggedy.

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    Bravo to Aladdin for great food!! The Lamb Shishkabob was delicious and quite plentifulWe will definitely be back

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    This stupid place deleted my reviews about the moldy chocolate cake. I can do it again

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    One of my favorite spots in Richmond, best curly fries In town. I also recommend the lamb gyro with the fresh baked bread

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    This place makes a falafel pita! I paid for it with my own money and took it home where I ate it and then went to bed!

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    Decided to visit this with some girlfriends on a Saturday night. Free parking available in the…read moreneighboring lots. The drinks were reasonably priced. Cocktails: Pineapple Upside Down 3/5 Crown Paradise 4/5 Strawberry hookah 4/5 DJ 4/5 Service 3 Hookah and cigars are available for purchase. The space is large with plenty of seating. majority of the seating was showing reserved but my group of 4 was seated pretty quickly without an issue. We arrived around 8:45 and it wasn't crowded. The crowd arrived around 11:30ish. Limited patio seating is also available on first come, first serve basis. Our waitress was friendly but the service was ridiculously slow. Only 2 waitresses were available for a crowd of people.I watched our waitress make the drinks, serve the drinks, change the hookah coals and serve food. Management needs to hire more staff asap.

    When I say every single bartender who works here is trash I mean it. Absolutely no customer service…read moreevery single time I come here. I've been here several times and this time I decided to set a timer to see how long it would take the bartender to even acknowledge the people sitting at the bar. Let's just say we sat at the bar and stared in the bartenders faces for 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged we were there. This establishment would be okay if it didn't take 30-40 minutes to get a drink and order your food when you enter because the staff lacks customer service skill. It's like this at both of the bars in there. I gave them 2 stars because it's a decent venue but I wouldn't recommend.

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    Full disclosure, I was on the hunt for a "chill" hookah lounge. Given the limited information about…read moreHollywood Hookah online, I decided to give it a try anyway. The vibe: according to google the lounge opened at 10:00, but we were not let in until 10:35. Upon entry, you go downstairs and find a spot to sit. They have really cool murals of various figures on the wall and a cool neon sign. The music being played was good, but it was more of a club vibe than a hookah lounge. I came for the hookah, and the hookah girls were still getting ready. So we didn't get our hookah until 11:15 - and it was weak. The cost: It was $20 entrance free, plus $30 hookah, and $15 per drink. THIS IS NOT A HOOKAH LOUNGE, meaning the "hookah girls" come and sell you hookah, but there is nobody that changes the coals or addresses the poor hookah quality. The hookah's used are cheap $20 hookahs with disposable hoes. The hookah was weak. Granted, I've been to the Middle East and have had some awesome hookah to compare it to. You can find quality hookah in the states though (NYC, LA, PHX, Austin, etc), and it doesn't cost $30. I find that the quality of the hookah is really dependent on the hookah being used, the process of packing the tobacco, quality of tobacco, quality coals, and a quality hoes! With that being said, THIS IS NOT A HOOKAH LOUNGE. This is a club with good music, that happens to sell horrible hookah with gorgeous "hookah girls". I'd say that the place has potential, because the vibe is there. Invest in quality hookahs w/real hoes, train the hookah girls how to properly pack the hookah, figure out how to change the coals.

    Yes, I attended a Taco Tuesday event at Hollywood hookah, and this will be my shortest review ever!…read moreI had company from out of town and did everything in my power to entertain her in Richmond (). I failed miserably ( Thanks Richmond/Henrico/Chesterfield). Anyway, I found this event on Eventbrite, and the rest is history. So here goes! What was wrong? Everything! ( They get a star cause zero is not an option, and they carded us ). The place was not pretty, and the function could have been described and organized a little better. The music was hit or miss ( DJ needs to regroup). The entire place needed resucitation, it had poor ventilation, and no one had information about anything. We went conquered and left! The end! Do better! Hit me up if you need help organizing a grown and sexy soiree . Do Better!

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    My friend found this spot on the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience facebook group while on the…read morehunt for a new Northside brunch spot. We rolled up at 11:00 on the dot on a Saturday, and it's good we got there right when they opened because a huge group came right after us and took up almost all the tables in this cozy spot. The 26 year old owner, Tiara, took our orders, served us, and regularly checked in on us throughout the meal. We ordered mimosas, the chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, and the Bailey's french toast. The food took about a half hour to come out, but you could tell it was made fresh and from scratch, so the wait is worth it. Tiara was constantly refilling our waters, so you didn't feel forgotten at all. The small space was maxed out quickly thanks to a large party of 20 that came in and quickly filled the bistro with laughter. Once the food came the conversation stopped as we all began scarfing down our home-cooked meals. Everything tasted phenomenal, and the five brunch dishes they offer are all quite affordable, costing just $10-12 each. This spot is brand new, so you can tell they are still working out some kinks and figuring out their best practices, so go in with a bit of patience and understanding, and you'll have a fantastic time. Thirst Bistro earned five stars because this was a stellar first showing for a new restaurant. This place could easily go from a hidden gem to a staple of the Northside brunch scene.

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    Was thinking the best way to describe my experience and I have to settle with OK. Located at the…read morerooftop of the hotel we booked, we decided to take a peek on our first night. The music was blaring through the room, lights were on, but no guests were around. Seemed like they did all that for 2 interviews? No one noticed us and I assumed they were closed because one of the glass windows was wrapped up. Next day, the wrapped up window was removed and guess all fixed. A few guests were munching and drinking. We were also able to walk around the rooftop (nice views). I don't know what season others came, but the menu was extremely limited. So I opted for brussel sprouts (most bang for my buck) and wings. The fries that came with the wings reminds me of McDonald's. Wings were okay and my friend's pizza ($18) wasn't cooked fully and quite small for the price. Staff did make another one and did alot better the second time around.

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