Celiacs, rejoice! There's a spot in town for us…read more My husband is Jewish and has wanted to try Tavi for awhile. The problem is we live in Houston and only come to the area to see my parents twice every year. On our final night, he said he wanted to go to Tavi. Wish granted. We got a reservation on Open Table (highly recommend) and headed that way. Will was our server (and was also the bartender). He was incredible. He explained how the kitchen has a dedicated fryer for gluten-free items so celiacs and gluten intolerant folks won't react. Words cannot express how much that means to us. Additionally, they could do the fried chicken hummus and use rice flour to bread it instead of wheat. We ordered it. Upon arrival, it was so incredibly good. They brought fresh vegetables (crudite) to use instead of pita (it's $8, but they are homegrown and fresh). My husband, who can have all the gluten in the world, enjoyed his with pita. He put it on his plate. The pita also came with olive oil and is made in house. You can watch them bake it in the wood-fired oven. The pita is also the base for the flatbreads. When it came time to order our real food, I got the shrimp and subbed couscous for the rice. It was like a fried Israeli rice with pistachios. Lots of crunch and excellent. The shrimp came in a New Orleans style bbq sauce. I could have drank just the sauce (and taken some years off of my life cause it was butter). My husband had the lamb shawarma since they were half off on Saturday. His came with fries. He was so impressed. If you come and split an appetizer, you could easily split a shawarma. The portions are huge (not on the shrimp, though). You definitely need reservations if you have a larger party. It's not too loud inside, but there's ongoing chatter in the background. I'd also recommend planning on staying at least an hour. They won't rush around. Parking can be a pain, so allow extra time for that. We will definitely be back!!

Dined at Tavi in downtown Covington on a Sunday and as always, it was quite good. My wife and I…read morestarted with the Tahini hummus appetizer with fresh warm pita and it was great. We each followed with the Fattoush salad. Crisp and tasty! As we have come to expect, service was excellent and the surroundings tastefully comfortable. Excellent desserts and a full bar are available. Tavi is the go to place in Covington for elegant Mediterranean dining.

Standard Greek and Lebanese menu, standard offerings all around. That's a good thing! The only…read morething missing here is a lunch menu (i.e. smaller portions). While the menu items look "standard," the execution and presentation are better than average. The royal hummus is loaded with tomatoes, feta, and olives. The vegetarian plate is fantastic. The falafel is very good, the grape leaves are perfect, and the moussaka is just lovely. And unlike other Greek/Lebanese places, the garlic is not overpowering and did not give me indigestion all day long. Can't go wrong here. Four stars - it's worth being a regular here!

2/29- hot the lamb shank plate. Lamb over rice pilaf, salad and hummus. Lamb was moist. But lacked…read moreany flavor. It looked and tasted like it was just boiled in water. Wasn't a fan. The Sharma fishes are excellent and I always get gyros. Tried the lamb chops last year and they had hardly any meat on them.

Just off the St Charles streetcar line (near its shops, actually) is this cool little place with…read moretasty Mediterranean food, including maybe the best stuffed grape leaves I've ever sampled. My lula kebab platter was pretty good too, particularly the accompanying hummus. My waitress was a pleasure as well, not only because she was good at her job but because she came across as a genuinely nice person. If there was a letdown of any kind it involved the baklava, which though still pleasant was drier than what I prefer. Still, Lebanon's was in every respect a worthwhile stop (and a pretty economical meal too).

My husband and I have been trying to eat healthy, and after eating traditional and spicy New…read moreOrleans food for a few days, we just wanted something different. Lebanon's Cafe was exactly what we needed. It was delicious and healthy. Their homemade hummus was fresh and wonderful. The Greek salad was terrific. My husband had the gyro plate, which was equally wonderful. Our server was "Jack," and she was attentive and cheerful. It is clear that this is a family-run business, which we love to support. The food was made with love, and we took leftovers home to enjoy tomorrow. We will definitely be back.

I've been coming here since 2012. The food is always delicious and consistently good. And the…read morecustomer service is excellent. My favorite items are the half/half entree, lamb chops entree, half chicken entree, fried kibby appetizer, red lentil soup. I kind of feel bad that this is my first review of this place. At this point I gotta be close to a hundred visits. This place is annoying underrated.

Been going to Sahara cafe for years. One of those underrated local spots! My go to dish is the lamb…read morechop plate with Lebanese tea. Service is always quick and nice. Tried so many things from the menu. Haven't been disappointed by anything

Stumbled upon this place today completely by accident after having driven by it a hundred times and…read morenever noticing it. What a find. We just happened to get here before the afternoon rush so we had the place to ourselves for a bit, which gave us a chance to chat with the staff who were more than happy to give us their drink and food recommendations. And they didn't disappoint. We started with the whipped goat cheese and garlic knots, and opted for the 16 inch garlic sausage pizza. Everything was delicious and we had plenty to bring home for later. I can't say enough about how friendly both the server and bartender were. Don't miss this place.

Had my party of 5 for dinner one of the worst experiences of dining you could have.Bad service…read moreappetizers took about an hour sitting no one approach the table kitchen was in the weeds.Pizza took a hour and half.Child's pizza was torn from another pizza. Ambiance was good. Don't waste your afternoon at this establishment. First review I've ever wrote

Albasha seemed to offer a lighthearted and fun atmosphere, with large glass windows, televisions,…read moreand 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.

My wife and I lunched at Albasha on a Tuesday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed the experience…read more 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!

Good, proper spit roasted chicken shawarma. The quasi tzatziki salad dressing. Is tasty. Will…read morereturn!

Mediocre just average food and service nothing to speak about, not bad just average !!!!!!read more

Shishkabob House…read more 3804 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065 #tonylameats Shishkabob House is a lowkey hidden gem in Kenner; don't judge it by the outside. Didn't order much this time, but everything hit and I'll definitely be back for more. * Stuffed Grape Leaves * Chicken Shawarma Plate * Combination Plate (Kufta, Lula & Chicken Kabob) A simple spot with big flavor. Tonylameats Approved

Absolutely Amazing!…read more I've been coming to this restaurant for over 16 years, and it has truly never disappointed! The service is always excellent, the food is exceptional, and everything has that warm, comforting, home-cooked feel that keeps me coming back. This is one of those places that feels like home every time you walk through the door. The quality, hospitality, and consistency over the years are unmatched. I honestly wish I could give this place 1,000 stars! If you haven't been, you're definitely missing out!

Two friends and I were flying back home after a visit to Louisiana…read more We found this Mediterranean Restaurant close to the airport and got takeout. My friends ordered Lasagna, Eggplant, Lamb/beef gyro meat, stuffed grape leaves, Hummus and Pita's, and Baklava. 1 friend took a plane to Idaho. My other friend and I flew to Indiana. We ate our food at the airport in a Military Member Lounge in New Orleans Airport. Everything was the best we ever had or close to it. I wish this restaurant was close to where I live. The restaurant is small and cute with cool paintings on the walls that looked like Greek cities. The service was perfect and food delivered in a fair amount of time.

Small but mighty! Excellent food and more than excellent service. I had the chicken wrap with a…read moreside of grilled vegetables and my husband had the Acropolis appetizer platter. Outstanding and we are Greek and Italian so we know good Mediterranean food!

If you are looking for the absolute best chicken shawarma wrap or meal for that matter Sultan's is…read morethe place to come. Not only did my sisters and I drive over an hour and a half for this food, it was completely worth it. I have never had a better experience at a shawarma place and I love chicken shawarma. The service was fast and amazing. The ambiance was also nice and quaint. We all ordered their cheesy spicy chicken shawarma wraps which comes with this creamy sauce (reminded me of spicy hummus) and this spicy Asian type sauce. Both were delicious and paired perfectly with our wraps. Their wrap was hot, so crispy, stuffed with chicken and cheese, and incredible. I would have ordered another one if I hadn't been so full. They are very long also and a great size to fill you up. If you're hungry and looking to be blown away by amazing food, look no more.

Amazing!! Got the crispy gyro wrap and the chicken shawarma and the fries. Great flavor very…read morefilling. Half a wrap is enough for a meal. The Lebanese tea was also very refreshing and had a floral taste to it. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a super flavorful lunch stop. Love the convenience of it being a drive through. The staff is also very nice, answered all my questions.