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Hummus
Jessica O.

I am a big fan of middle eastern food, so I was excited to try out Ash'Kara. We started off with some drinks. I got the cucumber martini and the house wine. The house which was a Grenache/syrah from Hotchkiss, Colorado. It was pretty good, probably the first time I've had a Colorado wine. I absolutely loved the cucumber martini though! Definitely recommend it and it is on their happy hour menu. Our starter was hummus and babaganoush served with pita bread. The pita bread seemed to have come right out of the oven and onto our plates! Both the hummus and babaganoush were really good! We ordered an extra pita bread so none of the dip went to waste. Next we tried their falafel and a veggie medley. The falafels were really crispy. The sauce it came with paired well with it. Veggies were also tasty! For my main I got the Verlasso Salmon. This was probably my favorite salmon I have had. The sauce it came with was really good and it was fresh and cooked perfectly! I am actually not that into salmon but I figured this restaurant would know how to do it right and they did not disappoint! Lastly we somehow attempted to make room for dessert. I got the baklava and my husband got the cheesecake. Both were delicious. I loved the presentation of all the food too! Our server was attentive. The staff were friendly. The decor is cute inside and we did not have much trouble finding street parking. The 20% service charge did throw us off though. It's the highest one I've yet to see. Since it is not tip or gratuity, it is confusing. Especially if we want to let our waiter know specially that we appreciate his hospitality.

Pistachio baklava
David M.

Great service along with very good food from what they call their "Michelin Menu" make for one of the best and least expensive higher-end Middle East restaurant meals in Denver. Made up of different choices you make from a list of appetizers, main courses and desserts, the $45 price tag per person makes for an excellent deal. Truly excellent htipiti (yes, I spelled that correctly if you were wondering:) (you just don't pronounce the "h" sound), along with an outstanding hummus and freshly made pitas still steaming from the oven were our first course. Our entrees were chicken tagine for me, and their vegetarian dish for my honey. She had pomegranate sorbet and I had pistachio baklava for dessert. Turns out the couple of glasses of wine each made up the cost of another meal, so for around $135 plus a 20 percent charge for what they cal al "service fee" that was not a tip ( so we added another 10+% for that since our server was so great), plus tax, the total damage was around $180 for a really enjoyable night out. I think you'd spend more at Safta if you were looking for a comparable meal of that style in what would be a bit more hip ambiance. But nonetheless, a neat place for an excellent deal on a fine meal. Salaam aleichem, David M

Blu M.

I've been making more of an effort to try restaurants outside my neighborhood and places I haven't been to before, and Ash'Kara was a great find. I love Mediterranean food and noticed this spot on the Michelin Guide, so I decided to check it out for lunch. I tried the Ash'Kara gyro and really enjoyed the balance of salt and fat and the lamb shawarma was tender, juicy, and wrapped in their homemade pita, which really stood out. I also ordered the za'atar fries, which were flavorful and a great addition to the meal. Service was friendly and welcoming, and overall it was a really solid lunch experience. I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu.

Kurt D.

We did restaurant week here but I feel like they changed the menu after we already made a reservation. Overall, it was good but overpriced. The interior was really unique though.

Pickled beets, carrots and cucumber.
Roger S.

We enjoyed a fantastic dinner last night at Ash'kara in Denver's LoHi neighborhood. Having last dined here before their Michelin Bib Gourmand award win, we weren't surprised to find that the restaurant continues to offer remarkable food. We all agreed the highlight of the meal was the Grilled Trout. Perfectly cooked and served on a lebelebi stew with butternut squash, chickpeas, and rapini relish. Lebelebi is a traditional traditional Tunisian dish with lots of garlic, cumin, and harissa, and typically thickened using day-old bread. A close second was the Roasted Chicken Tagine served with a saffron red pepper base, potato, carrot, coconut cream, spiced rice and roti. Delicious! One minor quibble was the host's somewhat harsh reminder when we arrived about the next reservation at 8:30 PM, which we attribute to their heightened popularity following the Michelin award. We didn't object to the message itself, merely the manner of its delivery.

Monique C.

Great flavors, slow service -- excited to return for the full menu I've had Ash'Kara on my "must-try" list for a while, so when we were in the area for an appointment, we decided it was the perfect chance to finally check it out. The dining room was surprisingly empty for the early evening (maybe three tables seated) so we were seated right away. We quickly learned why: it was happy hour, and unlike most places that let you order from both the happy hour and full menu, Ash'Kara only serves their happy hour items during that window. So instead of a full meal, we ended up ordering a variety of small bites. We tried several kebabs and the Mezze Platter, which was a nice mix of dips and spreads. But the absolute standout -- the dish I'm still thinking about -- was the Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh. It's hard to explain... almost like a whipped, spiced cheese? Whatever magic is happening in that bowl, it was incredible. I genuinely wished I could've licked it clean. If you go, get this. The downside was the service. Even though the restaurant was nearly empty, it took quite a while for anyone to come by, take our order, bring food, or even check in when we wanted another round of drinks. Everyone was friendly, just not very attentive, especially given how quiet the dining room was. That said, the flavors were strong enough that I definitely want to come back during regular dinner hours. I'd love to try the full menu and hopefully experience smoother service when the team is in more of a dinner-service rhythm. Would absolutely give Ash'Kara another shot -- that Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh alone deserves a return visit.

Wood Fired Carrots and NY Strip
Lacinda C.

Right when you walk in there is an immediate appreciation for the atmosphere! We had a high top table close to the bar - our server was amazing - knowledgeable of the menu and did not steer us wrong! The dips are something you can't stop eating and I'd come back for time and time again! Hummus and Labneh - get the extra pita bread! The chicken and carrots were two of our main dishes and they were perfection! The steak and potatoes were also very good - just a little overcooked on some pieces but the flavor was outstanding. Coming back as we hear they have a fantastic hap

Lamb shank fixins
Joanna C.

This place is super cute! I made resys for a sunday night and we were able to get seated very quickly. Im not sure how the wait would be without resys. The service here is good as well, our server asked if it was our first time (which it was) and he explained to us everything was family style. The dips were very delicious, slightly small, but good. The pita bread was soft and warm. I LOVE the olives. You can really taste the orange. The lamb shank was very good wrapped in the roti, but I dont think it comes with enough rotis. I ended up eating a lot of the lamb on its own and it was slightly too salty. The zataar fries are nice and crispy but some of the fries had wayyyyyyyy too much seasoning and was VERY salty. I tried to shake the salt off which helped. Overall, a pretty good dinner experience. I think things are good, but on the expensive end.

Hummus, Muhammara, Babaganoush, Corn, Falafels
Shruti M.

Charming ambience, especially for a date night or dinner with friends we've been here so many times. I'll start with the best part - their Pita will be some of the best you'll ever have in the US. They have their own pita oven and will serve you the freshest most amazing pita you'll keep asking for more. Their small plates are pretty amazing, we love all of their dips and falafels. Pretty amazing cocktails too. Being a vegetarian, I didn't really love their main course that I've tried so far. I am full mostly with all the small plates so it's well worth it. My husband and friends do love the Non-vegetarian main course items. Tip: They're on InKind app, so make use of the discount especially since Ash'Kara is on the expensive side and has a 20% service charge.

Isaiah O.

The food was fine, however due to unethical and convoluted food and menu prices I cannot justify giving them more than 1 star. They have a forced "not a tip" 20% service charge automatically added on the bill pre-tax, thus obfuscating their menu prices. If this resturant wants to be considered a valid option, simply add 20% to all menu items and then state that no tips are allowed. Furthermore, there's a lot of political signage in this resturant. So if that bothers you as well, beware.

Jacqueline T.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. We've been a couple of times and loved it both times. Between our two trips with friends, we all shared: - Hummus with marinated feta - Saganaki - Whipped Labneh - Htipiti - Roasted Cauliflower Tagine - Oven roasted leeks - Falafel - Fried Halloumi & Panisse - Hummus with Mushroom Conserva - Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh - Lamb Kebab - Zaatar French Fries - Caesar Salad - Wood-fired Pita - Paratha Roti The hummus with mushrooms, tagine, Carrot Kibbeh Nayyeh, and lamb kebab would be my must orders. Everything is delicious though so you can't go wrong. Our second visit was for happy hour which is a great way to save some money. My number one recommendation is to go with a group and share everything so you can try more.

Warm surroundings.
sandy b.

I enjoyed the warm space with subtle music and relaxed atmosphere. The neighborhood is great to walkabout after the meal. We just about ordered all the HH items and the standouts were the lamb kebab, Service was ok.

Ste NY Strip
Kathleen N.

We came here for dinner and the highlight of the night was hands down the hummus - probably the best we've ever had. They offer a variety of sides to pair with it, which made it even more fun and delicious. For entrees, we tried the Za'atar Roasted Chicken and the NY Strip Steak. Both were fine, but nothing that really stood out - I could've skipped them, but it was still worth trying once. Overall, I'm not sure I'd return specifically for dinner, but I'd definitely come back for happy hour or just to enjoy that amazing hummus again.

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