We dropped by on the a Friday afternoon after a co-worker that is Persian recommended this place…read more When we arrived, itwas a small hole in the wall on a strip mall in Plano. We arrived at 2 pm and were the only customers there. The waitress seated us right away. It was a small place with several tables inside. We did not have a large appetite when we arrived so we decided to spit several appetizers and a main dish. Everyone gets a small pate with Pita Bread, Feta Cheese, and Mint. It was nice to cleanse the pate before our meal. We ordered the Hummus and Baba Ganoush. Both were tasty but not extraordinary. We ordered the Chicken Soltani. Both my colleague and I decided that this was some of the best Koobideh and Chicken Kebab we had had in a while. The rice was cooked to perfection and I am always a big fan of Grilled Tomatoes. We thought the food was so tasty that we both decided we would be back again.

Sometimes, especially with Mediterranean restaurants, it's hard for me to judge how good a place is…read morebased on the menu alone. For example, I can generally tell a good Chinese place from a mediocre one based on certain dishes that's being offered or what the place is calling it, same with Mexican. Is it failproof? Absolutely not. But it gives me an idea of what we're working with. However, "Mediterranean" I feel like is such a broad term and maybe because DFW doesn't have a ton of Persian options, the restaurants tend to offer more mainstream menu items, like kabobs and gyros. And let's face it, we've all had dried kabobs and subpar gyro. As my colleague and I sat down and stared at the small (and honestly a bit pricey) menu, I was almost regretful for choosing the restaurant. However, we stayed because this place had such high ratings on both Google and Yelp. And in reviews we trust! I stared at the chicken kabob option and ended up ordering it. Would I have liked a little something more than just chicken and rice and a blackened tomato for the price? Yes. But was it one of the best chicken and rice and blackened tomato I've had in a Mediterranean restaurant? Also yes. The rice had flavor, the chicken was moist and the tomato was chef's kiss. I stole a couple of french fries from my colleagues plate and she assured me that her gyro was also great. The simpleness of the dish plus the perfect execution was enough to convince me of returning soon.

We dropped by this hole in the wall Turkish Restaurant. We were greeted by the owner, Ray. The…read morerestaurant was very casual. There was a $12.99 lunch buffet. We decided to add an additional $3 for the fresh made kebab. Everything tasted delicious. Ray was prompt with his service but there were only a few customers here after a recent ice storm. The fresh food was tasty. The buffet allowed you to sample different items. I would return again if I was in the area.

One of our favorite spots to grab a bite with friends after church on Sunday. It'd been a while…read moresince we went back but we stopped by a few weeks ago and Ray, the owner, greeted us like old friends. There's a new price model now where the kebabs are an extra $3 on top of the buffet in case people just want to get food through the buffet line without the made to order kebabs, but I'd never skip the juiciest white meat chicken in the game :) The chicken kebab remains the best I've ever had and the buffet selection is small but mighty. Our most recent trip the complementary iced tea tasted a bit funky but the kofta meatballs were tender and juicy and the spicy rice packed a punch. Always love the complementary pita bread as well.

Hadramout is another spot I would easily put up there with some of the best Yemeni food in the…read morecity. The food is consistently packed with flavor, the portions are massive, and you are leaving very satiated every time. The beef fahsa and lamb haneeth are staples and absolutely worth ordering, but their fish is also something I would recommend trying. It adds a nice change of pace while still delivering on flavor. The service is nothing out of the ordinary, but the food more than makes up for it. This is the kind of place you come back to when you want a reliable, filling, and flavorful meal.

It is a very good place. Service can be on the slow side but it is understandable. It not a big…read morefancy place. Food is good though. Second time went there. First was for a birthday celebration for one of our friend and second time for another birthday . Lamb Mandi is my fave. Portion is huge.. each times we ended up with lots of leftovers. Price is also good. It is worth the wait.

Very good food and service. Very clean and well maintained…read more Great service. I liked the spicy chicken and it was well arranged in the plate

We dropped by lunch and we were we did. We found this Turkish and Kurdish restaurant tucked away…read morein a little shopping strip. We were seated right away. The inside was much more elegant than we expected. We started surf with Hummus and Baba Ganoush Sampler. It was tasty with a Turkish twist. Then, we ordered to Spicy Chicken which was made of chicken thighs. You could tell the chicken had been soaked in spices over night. We also had the Muklabah. It was a tasty dish of rice topped with meat, eggplant, and onions. I would highly recommend this dish. We finished off with a Rice Pudding Dish and Baklava. Everything rated like it was made in house. I would definitely come again.

Hands down my favorite Mediterranean restaurant I've been to in DFW. Everything is always…read moreconsistently fresh and flavorful. The sauces are amazing - tzatziki, hummus, baba ghanoush, and more. I personally love the chicken cooked in a yogurt sauce, roasted cauliflower, and chickpea moussaka as my top standouts, but truly there are too many delicious things to name. I love how many chicken options there are as someone who isn't crazy about beef or pork. There is also falafel and plenty of beans for your vegan/ vegetarian friends. There were markers for allergies / preferences on the labels, but I didn't attend too closely as I don't have dietary restrictions. They have tasty rice pudding topped with pistachios and fresh fruit as something sweet to pair with your meal. I enjoy the lentil soup for dipping pita bread in. All you can eat buffets are always the best for getting to try everything and making everyone in your party happy. It's a bit on the expensive side (around $25 per person before tip), but it's totally worth it for special occasions. Within the last year they've redone the seating inside, but the food quality has stood the test of time!

Saturday night -with a reservation 12 people. 5:30…read more Most of us were not prepared for a buffet rather than menu ordering, but it worked out as you could try a variety of items. Drinks are self-serve fountain drinks, water or wine. Good variety of food and each was well labeled. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful. The olives were good. Several in party disappointed not to see chicken shawarma or baklava on the menu. Lamb stuffed grape leaves were flavorful. The rice ones were good. Staff were are helpful and friendly . They cleared your plates quickly. They explained dishes. Chairs were sturdy/hefty wood with leather straps for back and seat. A few chairs sank when sitting.

We were in the area checking out homes and the wife found this place on Yelp. It's a very modest…read morerestaurant in terms of ambience and size, but it is clean. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. We love Middle Eastern food so we were quite pleased that this restaurant exists in the middle of the Texas countryside. I am sure that the people of Murphy and Lucas do not consider themselves as country dwellers, but coming from Dallas, it is countryside. Not saying that is good or bad, just an observation. Anyway, the restaurant. We started with a side of hummus and it was very good. I like a bit less tahini and more garlic, but I am not complaining about this hummus. It came with pita bread. I wish it had been warm. I ordered the shish taouk (cubed chicken breast) and it was excellent. Chicken was tender and very flavorful. It came with rice, some pickles, and an olive dip that I never saw before but it was good too. The wife had the beef shawarma and it also was very flavorful. Beef was tender and good quality. Her's also came with rice. Both of our dishes were excellent and we both would order again. Service was very friendly. It's a family owned restaurant and you can tell that they really care. It was not terrible busy on a Saturday night so I hope they are successful. If I lived in Murphy or Lucas I would be here once a week for sure.

Their beef shawarma is really good and it has a unique taste! We all loved it. Chicken shawarma was…read morenot as good as beef and it was little bit dry! I wish if it's juicy or if they can add more of the garlic sauce to it! Service was amazing! I believe it's a family owned restaurant and they were so nice!

Revisited this place today with a few friends. Got kaleh pache again, its was flavorful but…read moreservice was disappointing. We didnt receive water, and had to wait forever for the waitress to come or check on us. Very slow.

Overall Rating: 9.5 out of 10…read more After not having been here for years, we went back here at the beginning of the year. We liked it so much that we went here again to celebrate my birthday. So you can imagine it was a pretty big group. The place was buzzing as usual. Turns out two other groups were also celebrating their birthdays there. What are the chances? Ambiance/Atmosphere Rating: 9.5 out of 10. What we tried: Lamb Shank Plate: tender, fall off the bone lamb, with rice that is so tasty that you can just eat the rice by itself. I don't even like rice like that; it's not one of my favorite carbs. The Lamb had a very mild flavor. 9.5 out of 10 for me. Chicken Kebob Plate: normally I wouldn't order chicken kebob as I feel that it can get a bit dry, but not at this restaurant. Tbh, most Iranian kebabs are very juicy and flavorful, and this was the same. Another 9.5 for me. Overall Food Rating: 9.5 out of 10. Customer service was excellent. They were very patient with our large group. Didn't even roll their eyes when we requested them to take our pictures . They showed extreme patience with us from the beginning till the end. Customer Service Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Delicious food. Great dessert…read more Reasonable price. Great customer services. They have indoor and outdoor seating options. Great place. We usually celebrate our birthdays there. Ambience is great.

Service was quick, well organized , but held up by the kitchen. This is an enormous place, clean,…read morenice and inviting, but a bit noisy at lunch. I had a Gyro. Very tasty, meaty and warm. Pita was soft with tzatziki and veggies. They also have a buffet, that I did not try, but it looked fresh with a wide variety of items. Their dessert case had many different items. I will be back for the buffet.

Servers are always very attentive, quick to seat us, and check in frequently to make sure our needs…read moreare met. The food is delicious, especially their hummus, bread, tea, and chicken kabobs. The music is amazing, love that its traditional Persian music and not some weird jazz or pop mix. This place is our favorite in dfw!

I came here with a friend for an early birthday lunch and had a great experience. I'm not sure I…read moreagree with some of the 1-star reviews here, but to each their own. The initial plate of bread, cheese, and onion that comes out is a nice touch. We snacked on that, along with the baba ghanoush as starters while we chatted. We didn't have any issues with the service other than we had to remind them for water refills a couple of times. I ordered Chinjeh Sultani kabob plate and enjoyed my meal while my friend raved about her falafel plate. This place was definitely better than average and I would go back to try other menu items.

One of my favorite Mediterranean places in Plano! I usually get the chicken shwarma sandwich combo…read morew/ baba ghanoush and falafel bites! Baba ghanoush and falafel bites are always fresh and flavorful! Service is typically really fast and efficient.

Such a cool find in Plano for anyone who loves a good hang with a bit of a theme. I came by with my…read moregroup on a thursday night to decompress, and the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for, super laid back and actually really fun. I tried one of their signature snack boards, and the variety was impressive, everything tasted fresh and high quality. It's rare to find a spot that nails that hidden gem vibe so well. Definitely a new regular spot for me and my friends when we want something different than the usual bar scene.