We tried this place for the first time tonight, and we are very impressed…read more Our order: Pick 3 - gyro, fries, rice Babylon chicken delight Side hummus The serving is ample and the food was delicious. The service was outstanding. Definitely worth a drive from Mount Sterling (about an hour). The chicken delight was a unique dish that I had not tried before and I highly recommend it. We also got a small sample of baklava and it was the best baklava I've ever had. Can't wait to come back and try more things.

Let me tell you--I just had the best gyro in town. The meat was perfectly seasoned, tender, and…read morepacked with flavor, wrapped in warm pita that held everything together just right. Mine came with fluffy, well-seasoned rice and a crisp Greek salad with just the right balance of freshness and acidity. My husband ordered a gyro with creamy hummus and a Greek salad, and it was equally satisfying--smooth, rich, and comforting without being heavy. Every bite tasted thoughtful and authentic. Honestly, the whole experience made me feel like I was back home in Los Angeles, where great Mediterranean food is everywhere. This place truly delivers that same comforting, nostalgic flavor that keeps you coming back

It is fantastic! Food truck with outstanding restaurant quality. Definitely go! I will be back…read moreregularly.

Best meal I've had in a long time. The lamb shish was so tender and juicy and the rice (I think…read moreit's rice?) was soooo good. Hummus was amazing too. Beautiful meal.

Nefertiti is a hidden gem. Tucked into a shopping plaza it is easy to miss. Yet, well worth…read morefinding. We had our first experience and the food is clearly not fast food. It is authentic Mediterranean. The lamb was tender and moist and the hummus is tasty. Note that the serving sizes are quite generous. There is dine in-seating, but most orders were take out. Service was polite and quick.

What a fortunate blunder! I stopped by Nefertiti, and I'm so glad I did. The place is quite…read moreunderstated, simple, but I figured I'd give it a shot since it was past lunch. The food was made to order and arrived in under 10 minutes. I opted for the #1 platter with beef and lamb skewers. The entrée was exactly what I expected: skewers served over a bed of rice. I was absolutely thrilled with the meal. First off, the meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful. I devoured it so quickly that I truly believe how good the food is--simply amazing. The lentil soup and hummus were equally delightful. The lentil soup was definitely one of the best I've ever tasted. Well, this was my lucky day discovering such a wonderful restaurant. The staff was friendly, and the service was both fast and courteous.

Authentic and delicious. I would would highly recommend…read morethis to anyone looking for the "real deal"

Not the same restaurant now that it is under new management…read more When you order food you no longer get bread with the meal or at least the three Entrees we ordered did not. Two of our party ordered the soup that used to be a favorite thick and delicious. Not anymore. My out of town guest had to sip from the cup it was mostly broth no lentil. Disappointing since I have been doing to this restaurant for years and ate their lunch Buffet and sometimes dinner. The Buffet was great because you got to taste a lot of different things. The Buffet has been removed.

You get your money's worth!!! I love this place! The food is excellent, service is great, and it's…read morea welcoming atmosphere!

I told them to give me whatever they recommend with a side of hummus and it did not disappoint. The…read moreportions are HUGE. Enough for at least 2 or 3 meals! The hummus was the best I've ever had it was delicious! The service was great! They gave plenty of seating inside. I will be back for sure!

After several years of meaning to go, a recent doctor appointment finally had me in the area during…read morelunch time. Let me tell you, it's a recurrent (every 2 weeks) appointment, and I'm about to make my 3rd trip to Sahara this week. Wonderful price for the amount of food you get. The first time I went I was only able to eat about half of my portion. So much chicken! I got the chicken shawarma, and my hubby got the chicken leg lunch special. Wonderful seasoning, well cooked, great hummus, great Greek salad... the pita bread was meh, but I'll forgive it because everything else was great. The inside isn't a 5 star restaurant, but it's serviceable! Good amount of seating. The staff are friendly, open to questions, and very nice overall. They like to keep the line moving, so don't dilly dally. Ha! Overall, I can see why this was one of my friends favorite restaurants, and it's definitely added into my Lexington rotation.

Had a day to kill in Lexington on a Saturday before my flight out and I stopped by for a quick…read morelunch. Got the lunch special with Sahara chicken ($12) with rice, bread, salad, hummus, leg of chicken. Loved the food. Chicken so flavorful, juicy and tender. Hummus was great. The line was pretty long for lunch around noon but moved quickly. Seems like locals love this spot!

3/13/25 My husband and I visited Hello Falafel to indulge in…read moreour love for Mediterranean cuisine. We shared the veggie combo and the double shawarma sandwich plate with fries, along with the coconut dessert and mahalabia for a sweet finish. Everything was absolutely delicious--fresh flavors, perfect textures, and generous portions. Excellent service made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back soon!

I'm thoroughly disappointed :(…read more I've been to the this establishment numerous times when it was under the previous management. Today I wanted to give it a try so went around 1:15pm. This used to be a pretty busy time earlier (on a weekday), but today there was nobody there. Even the folks managing it came from the back after I'd been standing there for 3-4 mins.. which isn't a long time, but still. I ordered a beef shawarma sandwich and a small baba ghanoosh... my staple orders from before. The beef sandwich has shrunk in size considerably!! And whatever meat was in there (plenty for me though, as I'm not a big meat eater), it was just that.. pieces of shaven beef!! No vegetables or sauces to speak of. I opened it up and could see 1 measly slice of tomato and maybe 3-4 slivers of onion. I must give them credit that I requested them for a spicy one, they did put chili sauce in there. The rolled up sandwich was lackluster and felt lukewarm even though they got it off the stove in front of me! I'm not sure if the stove was on or not. Anyway, came with a minuscule side of watery garlic sauce. I'd rate it 1/5. Baba ghanoosh was pretty tasteless.. just a white blob. And they have switched out the pita bread to the big thin one, from the soft pillowy one that I prefer. 0.5/5 Overall, I'm very disheartened by the experience. This used to be a good place.. I don't think I'll be going back.