Delicious and authentic Iraqi food and friendly people. Ideally get a group together and just order a bunch of stuff family style!

Heard so much good bout this place, and being that I pass by here every day I'm surprised today was my first visit. Service was very friendly. The place had a home feel to it. Not the typical restaurant layout/feel... and that's not a bad thing. Matter of fact, I liked it. Had family owned and run written all over it, so that's definitely a plus! Food was very good. Ordered a variety to try, knowing that it'll be too much good for us to finish.. but didn't regret it at all haha! Glad to have them here in JC, thanks Babylon for the great lunch. read more

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Inside is basic, but the food is really good. Also great if you're looking for a strong and flavorful Turkish coffee.

Super great find! The best hummus ever, and authentic Syrian food that reminds me of childhood. They put a lot of love in their cooking. Very flavorful food, I haven't had any I don't love. Can't wait to eat my way through the whole menu! Wonderful Turkish coffee. read more

Babylon - Turkish coffee - Mediterranean Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

What an odd, but friendly, little place this is. It's just a café. The tables with worn plastic covers over the cloths; the tired, laminated menus, the vinyl floor and everything else in this shop reeks of back streets café. But it is very friendly, the service is good, the drinks menu is non-existent (but you can have a coke or a cold tea) and the food menu is excellent. We went in for lunch, sat down and ordered classic Mediterranean food. I had a sort of 'lamb-burger' wrap with the world's best French fries, and my wife had fried egg plant It was all very nice and it was cheap. Don't dress up and go there for a special date night. It's not that sort of place. But as a café which serves good tucker at a low price in Johnson City, Babylon has it aced. read more

I've had this place bookmarked for a while, and finally got to try it! My meal was very good, the meats had such a good juicy taste to it. The service was great, and everybody was so friendly. My food was done very quick, I barely had to wait at all This is was my first time eating Middle Eastern good, and it was an awesome experience! read more

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Wanted to try something different, and I can't believe just how good this place is. The lamb shank was perfect (flavorful and falling off the bone), and the hummus was unbelievable. Also, the server was very polite and understanding considering I had never eaten this type of food before. Do yourself a favor and try this place! read more

Babylon - Mediterranean Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

I have not had shawarma and falafel this good since I lived in Montreal 30 years ago. Luckily they are right across the street from the dry cleaner so this is going to become a regular weekend stop from now on. read more

Absolutely love a good lentil soup, and this place had it down pat. Very authentic food.

Great food and nice folks. More of a Turkish and surrounding style food which I love. I got the lamb kebabs and a Turkish coffee. Nice little eatery with very reasonable prices. Nice side patio for days when weather is permitting. read more

Babylon - Turkish coffee...one of my favorites!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

Fantastic place to eat. I have ate there for lunch multiple times. I have had their baba ganoush and hummus appetizers, Falafel, Sharma and chicken tikka sandwiches. All of which are fantastic! They have very quick service and a clean and quiet atmosphere. I feel their price is very reasonable and quality is great. Portion size is just right and I never leave feeling hungry or over full. Highly recommended! :-) read more

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Small Cafe, which we love! Food is amazing. Baba Ganosh, best I've tasted! Dolmas have great flavor and texture. Reasonable prices. Service is friendly and helpful. read more

Second time... Very good food... Good kebabs... Beef and vegetable roll was a good choice... But the BEST was the Saffron Rice... Saffron rice was just awesome... Keep it up read more

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Wow. As a frequent traveler for work I'm always on the lookout for great Mediterranean food. And johnson city has it here for sure! And the service was great too. Great job Babylon. read more

We are visiting friends and wanted some Greek food. The hummus and pita bread was very good. The gyro I had was average. It had a ok taste, but nothing special. read more

Babylon - The hummus and pita bread was very good. - Mediterranean Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

Holy shishkabob this place is good. I don't know what we had because I couldn't understand what he was saying because I placed a phone order, but damn it was good & authentic. I will probably eat here tomorrow. The hummus 5 stars. Sambooska 5 star. I wish I wasn't full so I could keep eating read more

Very good there Taboulah is delicious must try. I also got there mixed grill it was really good.

A quiet location of the main road. I ordered their Falafel sandwich with fries and the hummus as an appitizer. Let me start off by saying how friendly and inviting the gentleman who greeted us was. Who was also our server. Good start. The hummus portion was very generous with plenty of warm pita bread. Usually other places skimp out on that detail. Not this place. The falafel was very tasty and not dry. Which is a common problem with a falafel sandwich with a good portion of crispy fries. Very satisfying. An all around pleasant experience. I look forward to eating here again. read more

Babylon - Falafel sandwich with fries. - Mediterranean Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

All I can say is I'm blown away. I was driving down from a track meet back to my hotel and was looking for dinner options and this place popped up. My first impression of it was that it would be just another mediocre restaurant, but this place was awesome. The service was great, and they made sure all of my needs were met. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Wrap, and for eight dollars I got a well sized wrap and a full side of fries. Everything tasted delicious, and was priced extraordinarily. If there's one thing you should take away from this review, it's this: don't be fooled by its humble appearance, this is an amazing option for a quick dinner. read more

The food is incredibly good! Good portions, decent prices. Not much ambiance, although it's perfectly clean and neat. Do not let the lack of decor scare you away! Once the tastes hit your mouth, you will be so happy! read more

Babylon - Mediterranean Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

First time trying Babylon and it was delicious!! We had the chicken kebab and mixed kebab with rice. The food was fresh and flavorful. Warm, homemade bread was served with both meals as well. We will definitely be back to try more items from the menu. read more

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First time here today. Oh my gosh it was Sooo Good!!!! We tried a scharma and falafel sandwiches. Both were delicious! The scharma was so tender and seasoned well. The falafel was crispy, flavorful and delicious also. First time trying middle eastern food. We also got a order of hummus. It was delicious and creamy. Our sandwiches we got on pita bread. Everything was delicious and we will most definitely be back. We carried out our order. But the inside was spacious and nice. Thank you so much. I should have taken a picture of the food but I was starving and didn't think about it until now. It didn't last long with us it was so good. read more

Found this place on yelp. It is a hidden gem. Decor is a little scary and run down when you walk in but is very clean. The food is amazing. I started with the tabouli which had crisp textures and popped with flavor. Followed that with the lamb kabobs. Kabobs, pita, Taziki, and rice were all excellent, cooked perfect and flavored well. I will stop by again the next time I'm in the area. read more

A must try!! Great food and excellent service!! It was some of the best Mediterranean food I've had anywhere in the world! read more

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This is the best middle eastern food I have experienced while traveling from Seattle, to Chicago, to New York City. You must get the hummus and the grape leaves. The grape leaves are only available on Fridays. The wraps are delicious too. The staff is very friendly. If you are in a hurry order carry out. You can sub hummus for fries too. read more

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This place is fantastic. Everything they serve is freshly made that same day. Ahmer is a great server and provides fantastic suggestions. I prefer the hummus and the chicken sandwich with extra taziki sauce. It's hard to believe a place like this can be found in Johnson City. read more

Eggplant salad very salty. Tabouli had not much flavor. Did have a wide selection, but the time did not try. May try again

These guys got it right. Being from Los Angeles the Middle Eastern food game is sting and these guys are on that level. We're vegan so we stick to falafel and hummus and pita also love their tabbouleh. The staff is friendly and awesome and you cannot go wrong with food from here! read more

I've eaten here many times and I totally dig their vegetarian stews and every dish I've tried. Especially the falafel...its the best I've had anywhere. That being said, I just went there tonight and noticed that the humus is not up to the usual standard. A small percentage of actual garanzo beans mixed in with something else...white beans? read more

Great establishment. Love the homie-ness offered by a family-owned restaurant that serves authentic food. We enjoyed the BYOB policy but be sure to ask the staff first. As a table we shared appetizers which is a great move. Load up on some hummus and warm pita bread. Additionally, we had eggplant salad and babaghanooj which were also very good. I've been here a couple times now and I keep returning for the lamb kabobs entree. It can't be beat, although my friend ordered the lamb chops and you better believe that those were succulent and fall off the bone cooked. Good atmosphere, great food, great service. Truly worthy of the 5 star Yelp review. read more

Was an outstanding meal. Got the mixed kabob and fattoush salad. Will come back. Hole in the wall joint but food is homemade and legit

The service was unenthusiastic. She should have been happy to have me since there was only one other couple at peak dinner hours. Heinz 57 and ketchup on the table at a Mediterranean restaurant was a bad sign. Hummus was okay. Beef kabob with a pickle inside?!?!? And fries on the side....not authentic at all. The place needs some interior updates badly. read more

I haven't found much on the menu I didn't love! The best hummus in town, for sure! Make sure you ask about the stew of the day: chicken potato curry and eggplant tepsi are amazing and you'll not be left wanting. If you're not sure what to order because I'd unfamiliarity with the menu, don't go for something that subs familiar, go for the mixed kebab. Trust me! read more

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This was a last minute decision while in Johnson city, TN. Small place settled in a strip mall but full of flavor and kindness. I enjoyed the Lamb shank which was extremely tender and fresh in flavor. I would give this place a try if your in the area. read more

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Great food even better service. This restaurant became my favorite place in Johnson City. I go to eat there everyday. read more

Babylon - Mediterranean Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

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I came with my two skeptical friends who were very impressed. My boyfriend got the chicken Shish and our other friend got mixed kebab. The chicken Shish was outstanding and the lamb in the mixed kebab was tender and delicious. The beef was a little tough. I got the Falafel sandwich and side of Hummus which was delicious and authentic. The waiter was very sweet and attentive to us. Highly recommend read more

Awesome little restaurant. Make sure to try the mince beef kebabs and hummus . Turkish coffee is excellent .

This was some delicious food. We spilt a falafel wrap style sandwich with fries, plus an appetizer of hummus and warm pita. We also tried a Turkish coffee. All definitely worth it! Our server was very kind, attentive, and quick. We didn't have to wait long for anything, which was nice having a baby with us. The only complaint I have is that the atmosphere is a little lacking, but then again it's a no-frills spot, so I don't think they're aiming to be fancy, which is fine. We were lone dinner guests at about 6:15, but several others came in to eat or get pickup orders after we sat down. I would definitely eat here again. Very yummy food and pleasant service. read more

Walked in to 1982. Lol. Plastic on tables and in severe need of updating. With that being said I had low expectations of the food but was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Shish and it was amazing. Friendly service. If they would update the facility this would be a destination eats!! read more

A sweet little gem. Super clean, good service, delicious food. Authentic cooking and a garlic dipping sauce that packs a punch. Glad we stumbled into this restaurant while driving through Johnson City. It's not fine dining but for its non-chain ethnic genre, I give it 4 stars. The only reason I have no photos to post is because we inhaled our food super fast. read more