Bahnan&#x27;s Bakery

First of all, the shawarma is pretty good! It was juicy and the chicken and the beef were tasty. He…read moreallowed me to taste both the meat before placing the order it was exactly how a shawarma would taste. It was saucy and crispy all at the same time and the flavors just mixed in really well The owner of the restaurant is really friendly and even provided me with some baklava's at the end. I forgot to get my receipt and the owner was kind enough to just send it over to me next day after a phone call. Really top notch customer service in that aspect. They've been in the block for 7 years now and I can see why. The ratings on this place definitely did not disappoint. Suggestions would be to have provide fries or even have the option of fries.

Rating: 4.5 Came to…read morestop by for dinner on the way back from Vermont. The place has good reviews so decided to try it. It's a middle eastern restaurant primarily serves shawarma and other middle eastern cuisines. It's located next to a college building. Parkings are street only. Once we parked on the street we walked over to the restaurant. Inside is spacious pretty clean and there are quite a bit of tables and chairs. We went up to the counter to place orders. I got mixed shawarma plate and baklava. I wanted to try their mango lassi but they were out. The shawarma plate came with choice of rice or mujadara which is a lentil mixed with other vegetables. I got rice with it and it comes with chicken and beef shawarma, rice, salad, pita bread, hummus, garlic sauce and baba ghanoush. The salad, rice, pita bread, and shawarma were ok. Shawarma may have been better if it was earlier during the day as they would be fresher. The stars of the show were the sauces. Hummus, baba ghanoush and garlic sauce were all excellent. Mixing the sauce elevated the shawarma to the next level. Baklava was delicious as well. Not too sweet and that nutty flavor comes out strong. Service was good and staffs were friendly. The dish came out within about 10 minutes or so Overall it's a pretty good shawarma spot. If i were to come back i would see if they would allow substitution with salad for more rice and sauces on top instead of side so that i can have more rice and meat. I've had better quality shawarma but sauces were excellent.

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Wow! ...Every time I eat here the food is amazing. This is the chicken and beef shawarma plate.

Golden House Grill

3.9(15 reviews)

2.9 mi

Located in the plaza of Bob's Discount Furniture in Worcester, the Golden House Grill is an oasis…read morethat is worth discovering. It is possible that the ambiance will cause you to halt when you first come in because it is somewhat humble and bare-bones, but you should not let this discourage you. The service is always attentive and courteous, and there is plenty of space available, particularly to accommodate families near the front of the establishment. Despite the fact that it took some time to make, the chicken mandi that I ordered was served scorching hot, fresh, and well worth the wait. The chicken mandi is made with halal meat. I added some heat to it by using the sauces and spicy sauce that were provided, which really brought out the true tastes of the dish. Do not pass up the opportunity to indulge in genuine Middle Eastern cuisine in Worcester; this restaurant is not to be missed!

Food was amazing! We had the lamb kebobs. The lamb was so tender and delicious. The sides of…read morehummus, salad, rice all stood on their own as excellent. Portions are large. The space is very cool. We stumbled upon this place on a road trip. Highly recommend!

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4.3(380 reviews)

31.7 mi

The food was amazing, the staff was attentive and hospitable, the belly dancer was great and the…read moreband was excellent! Once it got later, the purple lighting was fun too.. so much fun! Also it was my birthday and they sang 2 different Lebanese style birthday songs for me, and the belly dancer pulled me up to dance with her. The food was a fixed menu of family style eating with constant amazing food coming out throughout the night. The food was fresh and tasted amazing! I was with a group of 10, the tables are round so it was perfect for conversation before the entertainment started. Cons- It was on the pricier side, for 10 people, a few only had one drink, one didn't drink, and several had a few drinks and the bill was over $1200. The place had 75% empty tables. It seemed to take a while for the show to start. Before the show, it was bright, with no background music and with all the empty tables it just felt odd. Once the show came on though the whole vibe changed.

Fantastic Lebanese restaurant with plenty of seating for events, yet still intimate and romantic…read moreenough for a date night. If you're driving, keep in mind it's street parking only. I'd recommend giving yourself a little extra time during busy hours. Our server was wonderful. She offered thoughtful recommendations, was attentive throughout the meal, and even wrapped up our leftovers for us. Everything we ordered was delicious and served in generous portions. If you're a fan of beef tartare, I highly recommend the Kibbee Nayye. It's beautifully prepared and served with olive oil, raw onion, fresh mint, and pita. The Family Platter #2 is also a fantastic option if you want to sample a bit of everything. Our favorites were the baba ghannouj, layered kibbee, and the super refreshing tabouli. We ended the meal with the Katayef Ashta, a pancake filled with sweet cream that reminded me of ricotta, and it was the perfect finish. We can't wait to come back!

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Taste Of Lebanon

4.6(410 reviews)

42.2 mi

this was a really good spot that was kind of by the big e. hummus and babaganoush were large…read moreportions and for 3 people we had a lot of food and it didn't total over $50. the spicy fries were less like traditional fries and were more wet but were still yummy. everyone enjoyed the food that they had, can't comment on authenticity because i've never been to lebanon but overall a good spot!

Truly authentic-lovely service but don't go if you're in a hurry…read more We ate the food so fast because it was so delicious. We forgot to get photos tabouli, hummus with meat, Kufta, kebab plate. You can't go wrong.

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George's Bakery

4.6(27 reviews)

1.5 mi

Money well spent today. Everything was delicious. Great service…read more * 3× Armenian Lahem Ageen -- $9.00 * 1× Kibbee ps 1/2 dz -- $15.00 * 1× Humus Large -- $7.50 * 1× Spinach & cheese ps (open 1/2 dz) -- $9.00 * 1× Spinach Pie (reg) -- $5.00 * 2× Cheese w/tomatoes small -- $10.00 * 1× Damage Bread -- $2.40

Authentic Lebanese bakery. The toum is really good and you can get various breads and Lebanese…read moreingredients. I won't say there are not better Lebanese grocers but it is convenient for central MA. Parking is awful.

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Villa Of Lebanon

4.4(329 reviews)

51.2 mi

Very nice decent Lebanese place. Got shawarma wraps which were delicious. Prepared very quickly…read more Falafel was a little dry but I'm honestly spoiled by another restaurant back home which sets a high standard.

Was not expecting to have such a horrible meal…read more I dine frequently at various Lebanese restaurants and this one was on my list to taste. The food looked appealing to the naked eye but the taste was lackluster, cold and not cooked properly. I ordered the stuffed grape leaves. They were definitely not made in house. Tasted like the kind you buy in the aluminum can. Ice cold!! The rice was not cooked all the way through. The rice inside of the grape leaves were parcooked and hard. So cold I had to ask the man to warm them up. If I would have known the man was going to microwaved them I would've just said forget about it. When you are dining out that is the last thing I want is my food microwaved. Chicken soup was bland and lukewarm warm. As you walk up to the front door everything was so well kept, nice and shiny. Lesson learned, all that glitters is not gold.

Gyro options - always lamb for us!

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Anoush'ella

4.3(368 reviews)

38.2 mi•South End

Easy to order, friendly staff, was obsessed with decor and the table design, food was so good and…read morefresh and flavorful!

This place is sooooo yummy!!! Just ordered some food for my co-workers and I, and we loved every…read morebit of it. I can't comment on the ambiance, as a co-worker picked up our food. However, the customer service and the food were 5/5 stars!!! We made some tweaks to our orders, which were correctly done and the food looked amazing and well presented, so service ... highly appreciate. The food tasted so fresh and healthy. The prices were not too bad for the quality and quantity either. The grain bowls come with a lot of substance and flavor, so I highly recommend them. I also got a "pizza"/wrap, and it was very clean and delicious.

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Lebanese Kitchen

3.9(47 reviews)

65.5 mi

Unfortunately permanently closed. Will be sorely missed. Great Middle Eastern cuisine.read more

Poor service. Food pricey and bland. Not going to return. Wait staff made it seem like i was not…read moreas important as what I guess were regular customers. Was my first time there. Waited 15 min to be served. Was not busy waitress too busy talking to regular customers to be bothered to take my order. The scwarma was fatty , portion to pricing not great. No side included. Fries 3 dollars.. small portion for price.

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Sticks & Stones

4.4(121 reviews)

31.7 mi

Everything! From the decor to the baklava-service and food was amazing!…read more Even the background music complemented the meal! Arête!

Don't hesitate! Just go! Remodel has made a beautiful, welcoming restaurant, yes, in a strip mall!…read moreFood was exceptional! Owners stopped by to check on us several times. Pizza was perfect in every way. Cook, taste, flavor, exact amount of all ingredients. One of my top 3 pizzas ever.

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Richard M.

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6

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12 years ago

Great prices on some very good middle east food. They have a nice little restaurant in the back where u can order food. The kaftah and kiibbeh are excellent. Good hummus too. It's small in the back but ok for 2 or 4 read more

Marie O.

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9 years ago

Best store ever - have great quality Bulgarian kashkaval and sirene, and serve Albanian suflaqe! Everything you could possibly want from Tge Balkans and Near East served up with a smile . read more

Christina D.

1

6

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11 years ago

The falafel and shawarma sandwiches are delicious! The staff is friendly and there is a great selection of groceries. I love that they sell fresh pistachios, dates and figs. read more

Dylan A.

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7

16

10 years ago

Awesome place for food and to shop. Has always been great for years and years. I absolutely love going there. Welcoming atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. read more

B B.

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1

0

7 years ago

A hidden gem of Worcester. Awesome place. Family owed. Olives, Sweets, Feta, Kibbee, Shawarma, Kabobs and so much more.

Fran F.

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8

0

9 years ago

first time i ever had syrian food in my life , it was great , everything was fresh , tasty , i want more

Rita B.

4

2

9 years ago

Freshest & tastiest shawarma in Worcester!! Not to mention the unbeatable customer service

Shawn W.

3

8

1

2 years ago

Always Excellent. The food is amazing, the people are friendly and the prices are good.

Tyler D.

50

8

1

13 years ago

Great Eastern European and Middle Eastern goodies.

Michelle G.

34

76

33

11 years ago

great food & cheap prices! Great for lunch!

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