I've lived in Arlington for five years and had somehow never stopped in, despite hearing good…read morethings. Finally gave it a try and was glad I did. The restaurant serves Turkish cuisine, which I'm a big fan of. The interior is surprisingly beautiful, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. There's also plenty of outdoor seating and a bar area. Service was friendly, and everything we ordered tasted fresh--from the bread and fries to the tea and soup. I had the beef and lamb döner, which was delicious and well-prepared. The parking lot is a bit tight, but it's manageable. Overall, a great experience and a spot I'd definitely return to

This is my second time eating here. I loved how authentic and flavorful everything tasted. The…read morekebab was the best lamb I've ever had! The service was great, they helped us explore the menu and I loved that they had outdoor seating for when it gets warm.

Amazing restaurant with very friendly staff. Highly recommended!!! Having my best espresso martini…read moreat Yayla Bistro. Thank you to our server, Sibel, for the amazing drink and wonderful hospitality.

Food and service was excellent. Celebrated my birthday with family and it was memorableread more

The bowls are fantastic. It's like a better version of Cava. The bulgur pilav base is interesting…read moreand different than the usual rice, and the array of toppings is so plentiful and varied that you will have a hard time choosing just 4. I actually paid like $1 more to get an extra topping and it was worth it. The best thing, though, is the falafel. Wow! The guy makes it right there in front of you - forming it into a ball and dropping it in the fryer. It comes out hot and crispy and just perfect. The counter guy seems like a grump but they serve great food, so oh well. It's also a decent space to sit inside if you want to eat in.

Fresh, healthy food; lots of customizable options; clean restaurant and restroom; friendly staff…read more Will be a repeat customer.

Had dinner at Maya Bistro. Had not been there for a while. Great service from Ali. Food is still…read moreexcellent. We received complimentary hot, delectable pita bread with olive tapenade. The red lentil soup was delicious and served hot like soup should be. We shared 2 dishes and both were delicious. Orange & beet salad on a potato puree with olive oil and lemon and sprinkled with walnuts & onions. Yum! And very tender pieces of chicken with yogurt on bread and also with grilled bell peppers, jalapeño and tomato. So good. Restaurant has pleasant low lighting, nice bar, very clean, cloth napkins. An enjoyable experience. Can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu!

We had a fantastic time . Very clean , very fresh . Our server was Isaac and he was amazing…read more We will definitely recommend this restaurant and looking forward to visit it again soon.

I have been a long time fan/patron of MeJana b/c of the friendly, welcoming staff, beautiful…read moreambiance, and consistent delicious dishes. I especially appreciate the thoughtful presentation, tableware and glassware. One of my favorite go-tos for lunch is the Chicken Shawarma with salad. Light, healthy and tasty, presented on a board. Now that the weather is pleasant, try dining on the patio like I did today. Enjoy!

9 years later and I am back- I have seen this place very busy on weeknights so I decided, it's time…read moreto go back. They pride themselves as a healthier spot and the food definitely reflected that. We started off with drinks (they only do happy hour at the bar) and got the Mojito and the mediteranean martini. Both were good but the purple mojito was definitely the star of the show. For appetizers we got the "fried" cauliflower and the hot appetizer platter. The cauliflower definitely felt more baked then fried and the portion was quite fair. The hot appetizer platter comes with 2 cheese rolls, 2 falafels, and two kibehs. I will say, for $17, I would love perhaps 3-4 of each item instead of just 2 each. The kibeh were super tasty and so were the cheese rolls, but the falafel were a bit dry. For our mains we got the lamb chops and the steak kabob - both were fantastic. Simple flavors but really well done on both ends, with both cuts of meat cooked to order. I will say, I would love a little bit more side veggies- especially for the $45 dollar lamb chops but I assume they expect you to order more sides like we did. Quick service, Arlington prices, a bit cold inside on a cold day. Will definitely be back to try more!

Happy Hour review…read more Amazing happy hour with a great selection of cocktails and small bites from 3-6pm. Service: the bartender lacked personality so I wouldn't call her service good. The host however, was very friendly and warm Ambiance: this place is beautiful and everything you'd love in a restaurant that has earned its Michelin place! We only came for a quick drink and bite because we had somewhere else to go but we will return for dinner. Drinks: I had the Turkish Raki Berry which was really refreshing. Think of a smoothie, non-smoothie, with liquor in it lol I loved it. My boyfriend really enjoyed his whiskey sour Bites: The falafels were delicious! Everything you'd want in a well seasoned falafel. Again, we came here for a quick drink and bite but couldn't help but notice the extensive dinner menu, all of which sparked our desire to visit soon.

Heard this spot had received some recognition from Michelin, and while I was in DC, I went out of…read moremy way to give it a try. Unfortunately, I felt pretty let down. Stopped by on my way out from DC before heading to the airport. I got to try their ayran, lahmacun, baklava with ice cream. I will first say that the interior of the place is certainly beautiful, and the staff seems to be fairly nice as well. Bit formal. But, in terms of the food, I just wasn't that impressed. The lahmacun just lacked flavor. There was very little spice; in fact, for whatever reason, it almost tasted a bit sweet. The ayran was also a letdown. Usually, I love ayran, but this one just tasted like milk. At least it was served in a cool metal container. They served some complimentary bread too, which was nice, but even that seemed a bit industrial. For dessert, I got to try the baklava with ice cream. It's nothing to write home about, in full honesty. Bit dry, not much flavor. All in all, I was a bit disappointed. It s a gorgeous spot, but the food just fell a bit short for me. Maybe I'll come back to try some kebabs.

Came back for lunch yesterday with a couple of friends. I had the Musakka a la Turk, one friend…read morehad the Vegetable Musakka and the other had the Turkish Omelet. The Musakka dishes are served with a side of rice pilaf and the Omelete with a side of fries. Bottom line - all three of us found the entrees to be bland. In fairness, I have only had Greek Musakka before, but I expected more seasoning and flavor, and my friend (the vegetarian) noted that they didn't get a hint of Bechamel - only mozzarella. I tend to agree the entree was heavy on the mozzarella and light on other flavors. We agreed that the rice was very good, both in texture and mild flavor. The french fries also were very good. The service here continues to be beyond excellent. Really good service. If I could give 3.5 as a score, I would, because the service was exceptional. But this is the second time I was here and both times found the entree to be bland. Maybe that's how Turkish food is - if so, please let me know, but I doubt it. The restaurant, which is very attractive and comfortable inside, has been around for 45 years and has an average Yelp score of 4.2. So obviously, a lot of people like it. I just call it like I see it.

Their dishes are constantly fresh, tasty, with good portion and good value. Meat dishes are tender…read moreand juicy, well flavored but not salty or oily. We have been dinning at Kazan for years and their staff are SO friendly and professional, and the owner always greets us and makes sure everything is fine.

Hello comrade. This restaurant is where you will find some delicious Russian food. My order was…read morepart of a large group order of about 10 orders. The restaurant had our orders ready when we got there and they were 100% accurate and well organized. My interaction with them was very limited, but the staff was nice enough. There is metered street parking available for those wishing to park here, but that parking is somewhat difficult to get. We ended up parking in a loading zone area, running in and getting our food. They serve items such as Russian soups and salads, desserts, shashlyk, vareniki, goluptsi, plov, beef stroganoff, chicken kiev, pelmeni, and dolma. They also have beer, wine, infused vodka shots and mixed drinks to wash your food down. I ordered Manti and a slice of Russian Honey Cake. My food was really good. The cake was delicious as well. My major complaint, as well as everyone else in my group, was that the portion size was very small, especially considering the price. Most of us were still hungry after eating our meal. But again, the food was tasty. This is a great place to get you Russian food fix. The food is good, I just wish that there was more of it.

An amazing Russian - Uzbekistan restaurant on a busy Arlington Street. Came here for Sunday brunch…read moreand we were a big group. We ordered a lot of items and they took good care of us. Everything was amazing. One of my best friends is Ukrainian and I am used to their homecooked foods and this place offered some really close such dishes. The radish vodka shots were bomb. A bit spicy and nice after taste. Chicken Kiev was soft and buttery. Lamb Shashlyk was a bit chewy but flavorful. Sunday parking is free on Arlington streets in this area and we found a spot on a street right next to the restaurant. W

My first visit to Fettoosh felt intimate in the best way. The owner personally served the dining…read moreroom while also tending the kitchen, which lent the experience a quiet, home-cooked sincerity. Their signature mint tea was genuinely splendid--aromatic, balanced, and restorative--whether by recipe or by the hand that poured it. I ordered the Tfaya (djaaj), drawn by curiosity about raisin-topped couscous, and was rewarded with a warm, herbal, deeply satisfying dish. The flavors felt honest and transportive, offering the closest approximation of a Maghrebi home kitchen I've encountered locally. While the setting is modest and the operation clearly small, the food carries cultural confidence and care. Fettoosh succeeds not by spectacle, but by intimacy--and that, here, is its strength

Good food with even nicer service. This place feels very authentic and the man who owns it is very…read morekind and friendly. He chatted with us the whole time and recommended the mint tea to us which was delicious and well worth it. My first time really eating Moroccan food but the flavor combinations were good and the preserved lemon and olives used in the dishes were tasty. My favorite dishes here were the chicken tajin and the mint tea

What a delight our dinner at My Little Chamomile was!! From the moment you walk in it feels like…read moreyou're stepping into someone's home. The vibe is so cozy and warm and the service is impeccable. The food is delicious we loved everything we had and we had plenty! Things that stood out and you shouldn't miss are the Hungkar Begendi which is lamb with creamy eggplant SO delicious and warm (perfect during this cold weather). The pomegranate salad was simple and so fresh. The smoked eggplant with peppers and garlic starter paired with their house bread is bursting with flavor (I love eggplant dishes). The manti was also great! The only underwhelming dish personally was the stuffed grape leaves. I felt like they were understuffed if that makes sense and a tad watered down. For dessert we had the Tel Kadayif which was a baklava topped with Phyllo which felt like a fun mix between kunafa and baklava. Simple sweet and the perfect ending to the meal. Their Turkish coffee smelled amaaaazing I would've loved to try it if it weren't too late but will 100% be back for their Sunday brunch!!

My review is based on the quality of the food, rather than the flavor. This isn't my favorite…read moreflavor profile. However, I can appreciate the freshness. The fava beans were good, and I could taste the freshness of the beans. The eggplant was just OK in my opinion. The most flavorful dish we tried was as the red lentil soup and I couldn't figure out the seasoning I was tasting, but it was great! I definitely recommend it! The servers are pleasant and friendly, and the space is very intimate. It would be good for a date night, friend date, or family dinner.