This is the most outstanding Middle Eastern food that I have in Columbus, and I've tried many of…read morethem! We started with hummus and falafel which are usually pretty good indicators of how good a Middle Eastern restaurant is. We were not disappointed as both were excellent and very delicious. For lunch we had kefta wraps and fries, which were also phenomenal. The service was great and everyone was very kind and welcoming. Also very helpful and patient with the scannable menu. The ambiance is fine, very basic with superior food and service. It was nice to see lots of families and groups dining. Prices were reasonable too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This place is small for dine-in, but the food is delicious. We ordered a chicken shawarma, a beef…read moreshawarma, hummus, filafels, and th shawarma came with fries. I loved the beef shawarma, whereas the chicken shawarma was good too. I'm just not much of a chicken fan as I am of beef and lamb, but it was still good. The combination of meat to salad, pickle, and garlic toum was perfect. The filafels were on point too, along with the hummus tasting exceptionally good.

Finally came in after waiting entirely too long! Rainy Friday so it wasn't very busy, but what a…read moregreat cafe space. Sunny, really nice wood tables/benches, and feels clean and welcoming. Menu is unlike anything I've tried before and WOW is it good. Mr tried the falafel maakeesh and I tried the zaatar with vegetables and both were totally different but delicious. The falafel manakeesh did have pickles which I loved but Mr doesn't like so maybe ask for no pickles next time. The zaatar with veggies had zaatar spices baked I to the warm, freshly baked dough and had black olives, green pepper, greens, and tomatoes -- strong, gorgeous flavors. The dough is unmatched. Pillowy with perfect chew and warm right out of the oven. Can't wait to try the big bagel-like sandwiches and the chocolate manakeesh next time!

I've wanted to try this place for a while & I finally did through GrubHub…read more I had the labneh w/ salami ' the Ishta w/ Honey. They were both very good but I have a feeling they would have been much better in person. The halal salami tasted more like mortadella or a good bologna than salami, but I mean that in a good way. It was quite tasty. At first I thought the arugula that was on top should have been dressed w/ a little olive oil at least, but the more I ate of it, the more I didn't mind it. It wasn't your average store arugula & it did give a nice contrast to the fatty meat & creamy Labne. The Ishta w/ Honey arrived a bit melted & the honey had ran off a bit as well. I probably wouldn't order it to go again but it was good & not too sweet. I look forward to trying a few more items from there in person.

We had the tray of 4 and tray of 6 for 11 people. It was plenty of food and we had tons of…read moreleftovers. I enjoyed the roasted chicken and lamb more than the stew personally. It also comes with some large circular bread. They start you off with some soup of lamb soup. I also had the mint lemonade which was a little too sweet for me but I asked for some ice to water it down.

Wonderful food! Located in a quiet strip mall off Cleveland Ave, you may miss the sign unless…read moreyou're looking out for the ethnic grocery store right beside it. But anyway, the space is renovated on the inside with a nice interior and large sized single stall bathrooms. The server was great and recommended for me the lamb haneeth. The lamb truly was soft and fell off the bone. My meal didn't come with bread so I ordered extra, and was happy to see they do the massive, pizza sized flat bread. Great food, great people. Will happily come back.

We got takeout from this spot for a family get together and loved it. We got:…read more- Chicken Pide - Small Family Plate - Spicy Feta - Doner Kebab My biggest complaint is that the menu on their website doesn't say what comes with the family plates and what is on DoorDash isn't accurate (that's the only way to order online for takeout). DoorDash accurately says it comes with many different kebas and rice wrapped in pita as well as an Appetizer Sampler. It also comes with 8 rolls and 2 rice puddings which wasn't listed. It's nice to get more food, but we ordered way more food than we needed. The website also says a small family plate feeds 3-4 people, but it easily would have fed 6 of us without the extra stuff we ordered. Logistics aside, the food was delicious. I loved all of the kebabs and dips. The adana, doner, and lamb chops were my favorite kebabs. The spicy feta, hummus, and labne were my favorite dips. I didn't think the pide was quite as good as everything else so I'd stick to kebabs and dips next time.

Cafe Istanbul is our go to place for Turkish food. Excellent kebabs, delicious bread to start, and…read morelots of great options. Their baba ghanoush is terrific. We recently had dinner for 110 people and they provided an excellent buffet with lots of vegetarian options for some of our guests. Their outdoor patio is lovely (sometimes the music gets a bit loud), and the service is generally good.

The food was absolutely amazing! The staff were all so kind and friendly. I was only in town for a…read moreshort amount of time, but got the recommendation from the dispensary down the street. I wasn't able to return for a second meal but while attending Lost lands, I told numerous people about the location. The restaurant was very well kept and tidy. I couldn't have asked for a better place to have my first meal in Columbus. See yall next year!!

I stopped at Lavash Cafe while my mom was at a doctor's appointment at OSU because I was craving…read moreGreek or Mediterranean food, and I'm glad I chose this place! They had plenty of options, and since I had been wanting lamb for a while, I ordered the lamb kebab entrée. It came with pita, rice, a side salad, and roasted vegetables. Mine only had onions and peppers, but everything tasted really good. Their house-made hot sauce was absolutely delicious! Before leaving, I ordered food for my mother and grabbed a few desserts, including banana cream cheesecake and pistachio cream cake. They accidentally gave me a chocolate dessert instead of the banana cream, but it was okay. Everyone was pleasant, helpful, and informative, which is something I really value at a restaurant. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, plus a more private area toward the back where I sat because I had homework to complete. Overall, I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. I will definitely be coming back!

HUGE seating space! They have room! All the windows, too, letting in all the sunshine…read more This was my first stop after seeing them pop up while searching for lunch. I opted for Tawouk - a seasoned chicken wrap, served with fries, pickles, and a drink (strawberry passionfruit). Tried it spicy - it's a sneaky heat that hit after I was done, but still dry and not too spicy (for me, if you're spicy adverse, don't do it!) I could eat that chicken all day long. It's seasoned so well, that I just wanted MORE. AND you see the racks of the chicken in the kitchen, over the flame! I have no idea how to explain the sauces - savory, not sweet was another reviewer's words and I agree. Put some on the wrap, some on fries, it all goes together. I dig it. It IS a little pricey - but I left full, and craving more of that chicken, that'll bring me back.

Farooj was a recommended place on a date. We ordered a chicken wrap and one of the sampler boxes…read more We had to wait awhile for the food, which you would have thought meant fresh, however the chicken was overcooked and dry and the other meats had a weird texture and flavor. The sandwich was decent but I asked for no pink sauce and they put it on there. I have had better shawarma elsewhere. You order your food at the counter and then go up to get it when it is ready. This seemed like a happening spot. It just wasn't for me. I have had better meals elsewhere.

Delicious, authentic, fresh, fast...always hits the spot. Ambiance is relaxed casual, tables are…read moredown and dirty, but family style, perfect for any groups small or large, and even for a date night, pro tip if date goes well, can grab ice cream right down the street at Jeni's, and if the date doesn't go well, you can ditch your date after dinner...and go have ice cream at Jeni's

The best Mediterranean food in town. They have hummus to baklava and everything in between to…read moredelight your taste buds. Quick friendly service. Walk up in between the food displays to order your food and drinks. Don't forget they have mint tea and Turkish coffee. Two large dining areas with plenty of seating for small or large groups. Even a fireplace in the front dining area.

We had different shawarmas with fries, everything was great! Service was excellent! We will go back.read more

I wanted more for this place. We got the appetizer sampler which was the highlight by a lot. We…read morealso got the grill mix and the lentil soup that's complimentary. Everything desperately needed salt. The staff was pleasant and attentive.

Highly recommended every thing is fresh. He has very good meat and chicken. He has whole wheat…read morebread and that's wonderful

Food is just fantastic melts in your mouth! So good I had to order it a second night in a row.read more

This place was very good. Loved the flavors together and the staff was very friendly. Clean…read morerestaurant as well I would come back

Grabbed a chicken shawarma sandwich and although not a traditionally made shawarma, between fresh…read moretoppings and the sauces the taste was amazing. Will definitely be back