We've been hitting up Mediterranean restaurants like nobody's business on this leg of our spring…read morebreak, in part because of our proximity to many, and in part because my progeny and I are currently obsessed with babaganoush in its many variations. For this particular dinner, we were also focused on finding a truly vegetarian friendly restaurant where we could take our dear friends. Kabobji was a wonderful choice for vegetarians, omnivores, and carnivores alike. It's a large restaurant with plenty of booths and large tables for gathering with friends and family. Someone I suspect to be an owner was working hard alongside his wait staff and displayed a sense of genuine hospitality. Above all, the restaurant has a rock solid kitchen. The falafel ($13.99 / 5 pieces) here were ****STELLAR****!!! They're shaped like Indian medu vada (fried with a hole in the middle), probably for the same reason: to allow as much of the surface to fry to that perfect golden crisp as possible. And Kabobji's falafel were, in fact, awesomely crisp and well textured, made from soaked chickpeas in the traditional style, perfectly sized, nuanced and subtle in flavor -- some of the best we can remember having. (For reference, we love Nish Nush and Tanoreen for falafel in NYC -- and I think our neighborhood must be one of the major international epicenters for falafel.) Also excellent: the baba ghannouj ($10.99 for the small size), just a bit chunky, enriched with a lot of tahini, a moderate amount of garlic, a touch of lemon. This is how we like to make it at home. The vegetable ghallaba platter ($20.99) was simply made with thinly sliced onions and bell peppers, a small amount of zucchini, I think, and a touch of tomato. I would've loved to have had a spritz of lemon or sprinkle of sumac for a more acidic component, perhaps a little less onion. Note that this dish works better as a main course when accompanied by something protein-y like hummus, but it was pleasant to eat alongside our other orders. A convive, who went with the mixed shawarma platter ($27.99), found it to be a generous portion size and enjoyed it, especially with a side of well composed fattoush salad (+$5.99 to upgrade). Beef shish kebab ($14.99) and lamb shawarma ($15.99) wraps were both excellent and moist, a good balance of protein and vegetable. I didn't try them, but the "cheese pies" ($12.99) turned out to be pitas covered with a large amount of melty white cheese that some young children might enjoy as pizza. (Mine probably would've found them to be "too cheesy," but they're mutants.) They came three to an order. When you dine in, they bring a big basket of warm pita / pida to the table -- quite a generous touch!! I think it's house made and of course went beautifully with our food. Bottom line: GREAT FALAFEL! Great, low-key, family-friendly vibe. Good for vegetarians and non-vegs. Go.

I love this place! I remember when I was 26 I came here once's and I felt in love! Come and enjoy!…read moreYou're going to loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee it!

Walking into this restaurant for the first time, we were very intrigued to give it a shot and fell…read morein love with the decor and dining options. It was pretty packed and as we had not made reservations, we chose to sit by the bar where we were greeted by a very friendly bartender whose name I wish I had gotten. As this is a Mediterranean restaurant, the options looked amazing, I chose the falafel bowl, which was absolutely delicious,even the next morning. We found out that they also have a happy hour with bites which we will definitely be visiting

Make sure to make a reservation!…read more THE GOOD * fresh and delicious food * great and quick service THE MEH * made a mistake and ate too much where I couldn't get dessert, my bad. BOTTOM LINE I highly recommend this place.

one of the best happy hours in miami. Drinks are amazing and food is too good!! Sandwiches were my…read moretop picks. Only down side that it gets pretty hot inside and outside on a sunny day. Other than that, great bar service and enjoyed my time w my girl.

Last year I ate at the Motek in Coral Gables and was very impressed with the taste and quality of…read morethe food. I was interested in trying their other quick serve version. I ordered the Chicken Shwarma with Turkish rice. My daughter ordered the same thing with veggie quinoa. I don't usually eat this type of food but was in the mood for something different. It is worth noting Yalla Motek is mostly Kosher. The food is Kosher but they are open Saturdays and the process is not overseen by a Rabbi. Either way, I ate half my meal and brought home the other half. They give big portions. I really didn't care for the flavor of the meal overall. I could eat it but should have ordered something else. The food is high quality but it is not for me. The staff were very warm and hospitable. I did enjoy the Tahiti on the side. I will probably eat here again but would order something else.

Chayhana Oasis is definitely one of those places where the food and atmosphere make you want to…read morecome back. The fresh Uzbek bread alone starts the meal off right. We had the pilaf, lamb manty, lamb kebab and khachapuri, and everything came out fresh and full of flavor. The lamb was tender and seasoned really well, and the pilaf was probably one of my favorites. Shashlik The ambiance is really nice too. It has an authentic, welcoming feel and it's a great spot to come with family, friends, or even for a relaxed date. Service was attentive and we never felt rushed. If you like russian Uzbek food, this is definitely a spot worth trying. Great portions, quality food, good service, and an atmosphere that makes the whole experience better. 5 stars from me.

I ordered the khinkali, and while the flavor was good, the ground meat filling contained an…read moreexcessive amount of cartilage. Finding hard, chewy pieces occasionally can happen, but it occurred often enough that it noticeably affected the texture throughout the meal. At times I was picking cartilage out while eating, which took away from the experience. Whether this is an oversight in preparation or part of the meat blend they are using, it points to a quality-control issue with how the ground meat is handled. The kitchen needs to do a better job trimming and preparing the meat before grinding and serving it. Aside from that, the service from the waiter was excellent, truly 5-star, but this issue kept me from rating the overall experience higher.

A nice, pleasant and intimate Turkish restaurant that cusomized my liver dish due to my allergy,…read morehas really awesome doner and islander dishes. Family run, everyone was great and accommodating. I would be there everyday if we lived in Miami.

Nice people. Extraordinary food. Close to the beach, but away from the noise…read more Stopped to eat before heading to the airport. The spicy ezme was a delicious start. My chicken wrap was a perfect lunch. I dipped my french fries in the ezme. Great idea. We ordered the Pasha Kebab with Lamb. It was tender and flavorful. The grilled eggplant sauce that it nestles in was amazing. Happy bellies. All the stars.

With so many Israeli restaurants opening in the area it's hard to really find something that…read moreactually feels like Israel.. this is a place you call home. You walk in and there's generations of photos on the walls and employees that have been there since day 1. Food is always consistent and that's not something you come by these days. Salads are loaded on the table like you walked into an Israeli grandmas house and you can't beat the price for what you get. Screw the mainstream places that charge an arm and a leg that don't even bring you back to your roots. Go and enjoy what it's really like to feel well fed and at home

After our JCC gym classes, a group of us women headed over to this little hole in the wall that one…read moreof us highly recommended for their lemonade called Lemonanna - to go for. We arrived and there was a wait but it's a small little place so we waited outside until another group of people came and started smoking so we went inside ... When we saw that one of the tables was available and there was really no place to stand, one of us went over to start to sit down (as a solution) and the waitress whose name was Lulli or Lolli started yelling at us telling us that she had to clean first and I said yeah, but there's no place for stand and she yelled that we had to wait. Now, if you've been to Israel, you'll know that people are pretty rude. Kind of nasty they yell at each other we all know and accept it. And you kind of expect it if you go to an Israeli restaurant coz you're gonna get treated poorly. They act like you're bothering them. Of course it's not true of all Israeli restaurants but it's a generalization that's pretty spot on. Once you do get seated and she calms her ass down, you order the most amazing lemonade with fresh lemon, mint, and blended with ice that is to perfection. There's a spread already on the table of small little salads, chickpeas, carrots a lot of cabbage beets etc , to pick on while you're choosing from the extensive Israeli food on the menu . They have all the great Middle Eastern foods that you'll find in Israel . The hummus, the baba ghanoush, the falafel, the amazing is really salad with all the fresh herbs and the delicious fresh ingredients. Five of us spent about $22 each and had the best time despite our waitress and the leaky ceiling and the pretty dingy decor , but that's why we come here. Oh, and the tip is included in the price, which is probably why your waitress doesn't give a damn if you like her or not. We will be returning here for that Lemonanna and overlook Loli or whatever her name was.

Owner & staff are friendly(to people whom they know). Otherwise, place your order, pay, eat &…read moreleave. Food is average, but plentiful. Quite clean.

We were a group of 3. 1 had a shawarma plate According to…read moreour bill 2 of us had shishlick plates. This was not what we ordered. However one came with large juicy pieces of beef on a skewer. The other was dried out scrap pieces of beef -no skewer. Looked like they had scraped the bottom of the grill Very disappointing Have been many times before but not sure I will come again

The hospitality and the food are on par! Traditional Lebanese falafel and shawarma at its finest.read more

Food service and ambiance is very nice. Nice smiles and tasty food. Get you some shawarmas and…read moresweet treats.

Well I accidentally came here. Was headed to Hummus Achla and noticed this place across the street…read morewhich is called "Falafal Achla". I assumed this was owned by the same people. I decided to go to the "Falafal" version of the "Achla" empire because it looked newer from the outside. Before I get into this review I'd like to say I risked my life for a falafal, by trying to cross Hallandale on foot. Y'all need some crosswalks my Miami people. But I was still light on my feet (pre-falafal) so was able to play live Frogger like a G. On to the food. I had a falafal sandwich. What's very nice is the owner literally scoops fresh falafal into balls and fries them up on the spot. The result is a moist falafal that's still lightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The falafal is a bit hard to eat and it's messy, from the huge dollop of tahina sauce that dresses the top of the sandwich. But I like saucy food so that's not a problem for me, plus I was impressed the pita held up all the way until the end of my meal. Wow. When I make this at home my pita turns into a soggy and ripped mess every. single. time. Inside the (very fresh) pita is falafal of course, Israeli salad, and hummus. What could have make this better? Something tangy or sour to to play against the other flavors. I would have enjoyed a pickle of some sort in there. This one falafal filled me up real good and I was starving. And for less than $8 that's a good deal these days. I have no doubt this food is authentic. The owner is Israeli and looks like he's been working with falafal since back in the day. And the restaurant itself is very new, clean, and nice looking. Why not check it out? Just look both ways before crossing the street, and never, never ever, try running across Hallandale with a stomach full of falafal. (I was between 4 and 5 stars and with a few more choices for toppings I think this would a slam dunk 5-star. But Yelp doesn't allow 4.5 stars and with room for improvement I can't give 5 stars.)

I'm happy I stumbled upon this gem! I had the Chicken Shawarma lunch special & it was incredible!…read moreIt was freshly prepared & so flavorful. The chef/owner was humble & very hospitable. Believe it or not, all of that food was just $8!!! Definitely highly recommended