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.

Another incredible experience at Kaboji. The service is, as always, attentive and truly above and…read morebeyond, and the food never disappoints. Because we had a large group, we ordered two veggie mezzas for the table. They come with grape leaves, baba ghannouj, and hummus, which makes them perfect for sharing. And the unlimited pita bread is always a win. The salad, so refreshing. The Lebanese cheese rolls are also amazing. Some of us switched it up and tried the spicy fish, sautéed shrimp, and the mixed shawarma platter. No regrets. The fish was so flavorful and the perfect size. LollllpThe rest of us stuck to the kabobs and lamb, which are consistently a safe bet. The space is great too. The huge windows give you beautiful lighting, and they have seating for large parties that still feels more private. We'll definitely be back.

Easily one of our most memorable meals. Ok - not cheap - let's get that out of the way, but value…read moreis relative. We left feeling it was worth every penny, looking forward to our return. Attractive decor, great vibe, noise level lively, but we were easily able to have conversation at our table for four. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. Our exceptional "guide" for the evening, Belen, was welcoming, gave a brief intro to the menu, and absolutely added to the positive experience in every way. Service and the pace of the evening was on point. We did not take her recommendation of the Salatim Tower (flatbread with a sample of every spread) to start, but built our own choose 3 + pita - all delicious!! We were ranking the spreads as we moved on to open-fire Saffron Caramelized Cod, Moroccan couscous and fire-roasted carrots. Our conversation was replaced with oohs and aaahs and comments of "yum" or "omg". We all planned to pass on dessert, but Belen mentioned their signature tahini soft serve, adding customers have called it "life-changing", so we shared one and it was. Unbelievably delicate, unique and delicious. With a bottle of wine and tip the evening was $425. Thank you, marvelous Belen!!!

Tasetless Hummus , mediocre falafel . Very expensive…read moreespecially for less than par food. Disgusting pita - and they charge extra for it. Give it only one star - for the decor...

Absolutely delicious lamb shawarma! My go to place when I'm in Aventura Mall. Every single…read moreingredient is delicious. I hope they open more locations. Highly recommend.

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.

Food very nicely Service perfectly…read more Ambiance very pleasantly A place to return to Parking ticket will be validated

I am from Uzbekistan and am forever in search of a good Uzbek place. This one is one of the better…read moreones. Really pleasant outside seating area on a balcony overlooking a thoroughfare but not right at ground level. Good service--prompt and polite. Excellent authentic nostalgic Central Asian food. We ordered a pitcher of kompot (boiled fruit drink), a large cold pickle plate (the garlicky peppers were AMAZING), hummus, lamb samsa, a cheesy hachapuri, and of course the amazing Uzbek bread (non, or lepyoshka). For our entrees we ordered 3 different kind of shish kebab and lamb manti, and everything was fantastic. We will be back!!!!

According to the owner, Marash is a city in Turkey known for its chefs, and looks like they were…read moreable to replicate it in Florida! Flavorful and fresh tasting, with friendly staff! The interior is clean and nicely decorated, with nice lamps along with clean tables and chairs. They also have outdoor seating through the breezeway. The staff were really friendly. The person who seemed to be the owner personally checked on us multiple times, and offered nice suggestions for entrees based on our tastes. The other servers as well were really nice too. My favorites of the entire meal were the manti (Turkish dumplings) and the chicken soup. The manti were small beef dumplings served in a delicious tangy yogurt sauce with some sort of spicy oil on top. They were very filling. The chicken soup was rich, with chicken, carrots, celery and parsley. It had a nice lemon note as well. The entrees - the kabab and the guvec - were hearty and had good flavor. The guvec was really hot (temp wise) because of the clay pot. Kunefe rounded out the meal. Could have used a bit more nuts but otherwise great. Great little spot for dinner!

Exceptional service and excellent food Absolutely love it…read moreand definitely recommend it Cozy, delicious and absolutely worth visiting

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

The Eggplant shakshuka here is the best shakshuka I've ever had…read more Their other food is also great too. Service is warm and friendly

Food is great! we had shawarma pita and falafel sandwich -…read moreboth outstanding. Service is very informal and friendly. They have airconditioned indoor sittings which we used on hot day lunch time. Another time we came for dinner and had outside table. We where not disappointed and will be back for more!

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

Love the Lamb Shawarma I ordered from Zaatar Shawarma Falafel Station. This is my first time eating…read morea Shawarma and I can't believe I didn't try this sooner! Luckily, this restaurant is close by to where I live so it's not a long drive for me. I ordered it online and asked for a side of hummus on the side. They also sell Middle Eastern perfumes/fragrances and delicious Dubai chocolate as well! The next time I visit, I'm definitely ordering their Pistachio Baklava as well.

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