Albasha seemed to offer a lighthearted and fun atmosphere, with large glass windows, televisions, and soft background entertainment that make the space feel both casual and inviting. The music added an interesting touch to the overall dining experience. The service was fairly good--our waitress was polite and checked in periodically, though she did disappear for stretches of time, which us in a left a bit of a gap in attentiveness. But, when she returned, she was helpful and accommodating. The food was very enjoyable overall. One standout was the Lebanese tea, which, even without the pine nuts, had a great flavor and was a highlight of the meal. Most of the dishes were flavorful and well-prepared, though the chicken in the Shawarma plate was a little dry. Despite that, the generous portions and authentic flavors made the meal satisfying. Lastly, I believe this place delivers a welcoming ambience, friendly service with room for a little more consistency, and delicious food with a few small areas for improvement. I'd gladly return, especially for the tea and the relaxed atmosphere. read more

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I've been going to Albasha for a long time and I've been a creature of habit for most of that time until last week. I always get Chicken Schwarma plate or salad, and it's always good no matter the location. Last week I stepped outside my norm and got the Mujadarah rice and it was fantastic. However, I ordered it take out from the Highway 21 location. The caramelized onions were to die for. I looked up recipes to try it on my own and was pleased to see it was very low ingredients. So that said; I ordered the Mujadarah again at the Highway 190 location to go last night. I was so disappointed when it didn't come with any onions on top, it changed the whole flavor dynamic of the dish and I was pretty bummed. For a five ingredient item, ya gotta have all the ingredients! read more

My wife and I lunched at Albasha on a Tuesday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Albasha features Mediterranean cuisine, Greek and Lebanese, at a nice location on Hwy 190 in Covington. Ambiance is casual, service is friendly and efficient, and the menu embraces all the regional favorites you might expect. Today we lunched exclusively on appetizers and enjoyed the signature Mediterranean humus and spinach pies. I have it on good authority that their chicken shawarma, gyros, and kabobs are pretty good too. Albasha is highly recommended! read more

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We went there with a group of over 20 women. The menu is broad, the food delicious, and the service exceptional.

Meza for 3 + kibbi = $74 lots of food for 7 people (2 adults, 1 tween, 4 young children), but the price has increased about $10 in 2025. this location has the best Kibbi. they are stingy with extras, charging you for any wxtra sauces, dips, condiments. The mandeville express location has the best price but kibbi is not very good. read more

Good food. Plentiful portions. Beware of a 3% fee for using a credit card. I'll visit again and bring cash.

Food at the Covington Hwy 190 location is pretty solid! Service is a bit inconsistent, not awful though-- but we always tend to have a good visit to Albasha!! Honest option the hummus is fantastic. Anything with lamb-- get it. read more

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I've been here a lot and this location is always a good time. From having a glass of vino at the bar, to sitting down and letting this amazing staff take care of you, you won't go wrong here. Popped in on movie night for a bite to eat and let Matt talk me out of the lamb chops for the shank. I was skeptical; I find most people like to boil the shank and that just ain't cool. This, though...WOW. Do you remember the scene in The Family Man when Jack told Kate how much more beautiful she was now than in college? I believe he said, "...you were always beautiful, but this, this is..." That's how I felt about this shank. Wow, really wow. Tender, but not mushy, not over seasoned, but tons of flavor...and the tendon was perfect: like meat butter. I don't know what plans you have this week, but let me suggest they include the lamb shank at Albasha, it is a meat treat! Also on the table was the shawarma salad, which is fantastic, and baba ghanoush. Both excellent meal choices, of course, but treat yourself to the shank, it's worth the change. Thanks, Matt and Patrick, for the great service and terrific recommendation! read more

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My cousin recommended Albasha to me. Great service-friendly and helpful, as we were not really familiar with Greek food. Greek beer and Lebanese wine were surprisingly good. I had the gyro & chicken schwarma plate and my wife had a beef kabob. Rice, salad, hummus and pita bread are included; neither of us could finish our dinners and we took some home. Flavorful but not overly spicy. The hummus was obviously homemade and delicious. Very casual strip mall location. Great murals on the walls, and TV's were tuned to our local NBA team that was playing live. $20 plates and $5 beer- great value for the amount of food. We'll be back. read more

Great food with a family atmosphere. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. I have been several times and never had a bad meal.

My review is long overdue considering I've been eating at the Albasha Covington location for the last 15 years. The food is consistently delicious. Service is also great no matter how busy they are. My favorites: Gyro plate, chicken shawarma plate and salad, hummus, baklava and the chicken penne pasta is a wonderful surprise for unadventurous eaters! My husband isn't the biggest fan of Greek food, but after he discovered the lamb shank plate it was on! read more

Albasha - Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta Plate - Greek Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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I don't like leaving bad reviews, but here goes.... and this is for the Mandeville location by the way. I have a really good understanding of Lebanese food through my mother, I mean for us breakfast was zaatar on pita bread so that should give you so much idea. But this is the third time that I have gotten really really mediocre takeout from this place and I just don't think I'm gonna do it again. I want to like it, I want to love it, I want it to be great, but for Christ sake, man, can you go buy some spices please? The food here is so under spiced and so bland, I don't know if it's meant to be Americanized or just bad cooking. A lot of people like this place. And that's fine. I'm happy that they like it. But I just can't do this anymore. I'll spend my 20 bucks somewhere else. read more

Their broiled red fish is amazing. If you don't like mushrooms, don't get it. I squeeze extra lemons on mine. Comes with a side salad, hummus, rice and pita. Amazing price for the huge portion and it's also on the eat fit menu. read more

Albasha - Broiled red fish - Greek Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

I love the Combination plate & if you dine in they are exceptional helpful & very friendly there in Covington on Hwy 21

Finally tried Alabasha. We went after the lunch crowd, so only one or two other tables were seated. Staff was sweet and attentive, although our waitress didn't know the menu very well. Food was so good, better than I expected. We will return! read more

Prices are getting ridiculous, from Chicago, you can get the same food and better quality for 60%, less! Not sure how people pay this, hummus is 3-4 dollars and you get more, gyros in Chicago are packed full, here there is little, that would cost around 6-7 bucks here 14.50, people are poor, why would this place charge ungodly amounts makes zero sense, not at this price, rip off rip. Just returned from Chicago and had giant gyros for 5.99, platters for, 8.99. read more

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Amazing!! Perfectly seasoned, perfectly grilled, authentic. Salad dressing is homemade, as is hummus, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. One of the best Lebanese restaurants I've ever been to! You won't regret it. I got the Lamb kabob (no rice, extra salad since I'm keto right now). I will come back here frequently. Lots of choices for healthy, low carb lifestyle! read more

Always good, best pita bread and chicken schwarma. Comes out quick and delicious feta cheese salad.

They have the best vegetarian plate, it's my favorite dish! Pick 5 vegetarian items and all are delicious! Love this place.

We order "To go" often and the food is always very good. The staff is very friendly as well.

They skimp on the meat and forget to include sides that I paid for, and then when I tell them their mistakes they call me an "assh0le". Used to be a great place to eat but their arrogance has consumed them. Who serves lamb shank without the shank? Dishonest people. Good riddance. read more

Albasha is my absolute favorite restaurant on the Northshore!!! The food is ALWAYS amazing and consistent. I love the Lamb Kabobs served Medium....the servers are always nice and polite....the Chicken Shawarma is amazing as well....and give the Kickin Chicken a try....you won't be disappointed....OH....and the Seafood Platter with redfish....incredible!!! Give them a try....the portions are huge....a great value for the money!!! read more

Albasha - Seafood Platter - Greek Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Came here for early dinner so was right in front of their door at their opening time. The restaurant was very clean and I was welcomed and seated immediately. By the time I ordered and waited for food a lot of people started coming in which is a good sign Coming to food, ordered their Vegetarian Platter with a few options out of which we can pick 5 for some $12.95. I picked falafel, hummus, smoked eggplant (baba ghanoush), rice with lentils and a salad. The hummus comes with pita and the yogurt/sour cream sauce comes with the rice. Every item on the platter was super yum and I thoroughly enjoyed eating them. I also ordered their Fresh Lemon juice and it is supposedly made every morning and it tasted very refreshing. Overall a must try place if you are in Covington, LA. read more

Albasha - Pita and some sour cream/yogurt sauce - Greek Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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best albasha i ever had! EVERYTHING i ordered was good and my mind has been blown. really really really good

Food very good . Service great and now a days thats rare . Place always spotless. Prices very reasonable.

Albasha is the best Mediterranean restaurant on the Northshore. I have been here numerous times, and every time was great. Their hummus is among the best I have had. My favorite entree is the combination chicken schwarma and gyro plate. It comes with even more hummus, a salad, rice and a good sized portion of chicken and gyro. The meat is perfectly seasoned, tender and tastes incredible. I'm not a fan of tea, but my dining companion loves their Lebanese tea. Service is adequate, but the food is where Albasha really shines. If you have kids, Albasha does have non-mediterranean food available. read more

After recently moving from the Middle East I was happy to hear everyone's high praise of Albasha. I was disappointed some of Lebanon's "known for foods" were not on the menu. When asked if they could be made I was told no. The food that did come was okay, at best. The highlight definitely was the lamb. It was cooked perfectly and very tender, even the fat was delicious. My son liked his kofta. The rice was bland, I would have expected it to be seasoned with saffron. The spinach samboosa (pies), were soggie with oil. The baklava was a nice touch at the end but was hoping to be offered a tea with fresh mint. Overall, sadly we won't be back. read more

Love this place. The staff are so friendly and the food is amazing. Everything is always hot and fresh. I would recommend their fried cheese, I get it every time read more

This place is really good and huge portions Can't complain Friendly staff The second time I went they remembered us read more

If you are willing to experience a different culture in dining, this is the place to visit! Their menu offers a wide variety of Greek and Lebanese foods. They also make a great hummus dip for pita bread and salad. Food was amazing as always, atmosphere was warm and inviting. I definitely look forward to come back again. read more

Convenient location, quick service, great food. I had the combo gyro and a side of hummus. Everything was great and freshly made.

Always love coming here for lunch or dinner. Quick, yummy, and consistent food. Definitely recommend

Very good food, served quickly and in generous portions, considering the price. The men's restroom was not very well maintained, but, otherwise, this place is stellar, and the robust patronage it enjoys in the middle of the afternoon on Sundays is not an accident. read more

Got to the area around 9 and parked in a regular spot with NO SIGNS POSTED and as soon as I got out the car the apparent owner of this place decided to yell and me and my friends to "move our asses" out of those parking spots because they were for his customers. Mind you the place was DEAD at 9 at night but we would have moved with a simple please move instead we got immediate attitude and rude language. I've been trying to get my husband to go to Albasha but guaranteed that experience has soured the whole place for me. I won't go somewhere where the owner is so rude to people so unnecessarily. read more

*Sigh* Slidell used to have an amazing Mediterranean/Greek restaurant that was in a really dinky convince store. The chicken schwarma was to die for tender and juicy and the hummus was 'let me pick my self up off of the floor' good. Unfortunately, these master chefs of the best Mediterranean food I could get in my area turned out to be criminals and crooks and were put out of business (and I might add, the country.) I'm all for fighting crime but damn! I missed that food. Passing Alabasha in nearby Covington woke up that Mediterranean craving in me again and I pulled in to try it out. First things first. If you're a woman entering alone, get ready. The guys who work here stare all creepy like at you. Not smiling at you like "hey baby what's up?" Leering at you like "how in the hell did you get out of the house?" Just a heads up. The portions are HUGE here. I got a Mediterranean hummus appetizer and the chicken schwarma combo plate. The hummus was amazing. Really, really great. The chicken schwarma was tender and juicy although I felt it could have used more spice. All in all, it was really good and enough for at least three meals. Because of that and my craving for hummus, I'll be back for sure. *narrows eyes at guys working here* I'm not scared of you guys. Especially when it comes to getting my hummus fix. read more

Food is awesome and the service is even better. Everyone is polite and helpful. Great place to eat!

I have been here several times, we ordered the appetizers falafel and pita bread, chicken shawarma, lamb shank plate, and gyros plate. They all came with pita bread and hummus and rice. The food tasted good and the service was fast and friendly. The gyros was a little dry and not that flavorful. The lamb was cooked well and had a good taste but the portion was very small. I enjoyed the chicken shawarma, it's not dry and is a huge portion, I also enjoy the feta cheese salad. Overall the food is good for the price, service is good but you need to be in the mood for this type of food, which I usually only crave about once a year. read more

Holy gyros! So glad I finally tried this place- divine! I placed to go orders - fast & friendly service. Yes, just me and I got spinach pies, chicken/gyros combo, & broiled redfish- I lost count of how many times I said "Oh my GAAAAAHHHH!!" Also a Nice atmosphere inside - read more

Albasha - Broiled redfish - Greek Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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i got the chicken swarma plate.. it was really good, the waitress was very nice and attentive im sensitive to lighting, and the lighting in there was perfect. read more

Great, fresh, quality food. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate, gyro plate, and merat stuffed cabbage rolls. Every item was amazing - perfect portions, meat cooked well and not dry at all, and you could tell the time they took to make sure everything tasted great and was packaged well. It was our first time here and we will definitely be back. read more