We've had some nice meals at Syriana Cafe in downtown Ellicott City MD. It's especially nice when…read morewe can grab a table on the their second-floor deck. The view of old and new businesses. The breeze. Sometimes local music wafting in. Delicious authentic dishes! This time we shared the generous bowl of colorful Foul-Bel-Zet "Salad", a deep bowl of tender flavorful fava beans, swimming in ripe tomatoes, with parsley and a tart yet sweetening lemon olive oil dressing. It was new for me, with a delightful flavor, and a visually rewarding adventure!

Nice little place. We were able to sit outside on a balcony on the second floor…read more The food was ok. My friend enjoyed her falafel platter and the stuffed grape leave appetizer was good. I had the chicken schwarma platter. It was a lot of food. Our server was sweet and personable and the service was excellent. I would definitely go again to try some of the other menu items, but I really prefer Umami in Catonsville for Middle Eastern food.

The food is fresh and filling. This time I ate everything including crème brûlée! The staff is…read morepersonable and keeps the dining area neat and tidy. I love returning because they are consistently good!

I decided to dine here again. This time I added steak skewer which was an additional $12, to my…read morechicken skewer meal. The owner, I assume it was him, was not as friendly as my first time there a couple weeks ago. This place is a little pricey and the food today did not add up to the price. It was pretty bland tasting. The environment was quiet and clean as they bust the tables after each customer. I was not a fan today.

Great and tasty lamb dishes. Excellent spices and authentic flavor. Prompt service - they had my…read moreorder ready and waiting after I called it in. Loved it!

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

Boro Kabob's management goes above and beyond to accommodate every customer. This is not merely our…read moreopinion; my wife and I have dined at their Columbia, Maryland location on numerous occasions and have personally observed how attentively they serve customers from many different backgrounds and nationalities. Their staff consistently adapts to individual needs with professionalism, patience, and respect. The food is excellent. It is healthy, not excessively salty or greasy, and all ingredients are fresh. The meat is of top quality, and the food is prepared with exceptional cleanliness and care. We have great respect for every member of the staff, both in the kitchen and in the dining area. Despite not having a prime waterfront or highly visible location, this restaurant surpasses many well-known establishments. In our opinion, Boro Kabob stands among the finest restaurants in the area and compares very favorably with prominent dining destinations, including popular waterfront restaurants and Japanese restaurants such as Sushi Sono.

My partner and I had a very pleasant meal here last night (Wednesday). You order at the counter…read moreand have a seat. Someone brings the food out to the table when it is ready. We ordered the 4 mezeh appetizer plate (4 8-oz containers). There are a number of choices and we got the baba ganouche, Mirza ghazemi (eggplant, tomato, garlic), pickled cabbage and beet hummus. Most were very good (I would say the weak one was pickled cabbage - crunchy, but not as flavorful as it could have been.) The beet hummus was a new item for us and we both enjoyed it very much. The dips were accompanied by a decent portion of triangles of pita. The pita was "ok" - a bit hard and chewy. We each got chicken kabob. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. I got mine in a platter with half salad and half rice. I enjoyed both. We also ordered roasted vegetables, which were one of the highlights. Onions and zucchini - roasted perfectly. The platter is a lot to eat and we took most of the dips home for another time. The staff were helpful. One person was friendly and the other oddly not. The restaurant seating area was comfortable.

My husband and I went here for date night this past Saturday (9/26/26), and the experience was…read moreABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! I love that this restaurant is its own independent restaurant and not a part of the Atlas Group food chain (I dine at restaurants that are part of the Atlas group, I have no issues with the Atlas group, just nice to see an independent restaurant). Disclaimer (LONG REVIEW) Upon pulling up, I instantly loved the way the wording of the Restaurant sticks out, and that valet parking was available and prices were reasonable ($15.00 of which is added to your bill), because I really dislike finding parking when going to dinner or having to walk from the garage. The valet employees were very professional and pleasant. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, the neutral soft tones colors selected for furniture and decor was very cozy and warm. There was much attention paid to detail throughout the entire restaurant, I literally forgot where I was . The seating is close and intimate but not too close . The interior decor was captivating. From the moment you walk through the entrance, everything draws you in, appealing to every sense of your curiosity. The soft tones and moody atmosphere made it feel like we had stepped into foreign lands, a world of its own, gently planted in the middle of a little big city like Baltimore. It almost feels like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Now to the food, we had hummus with shrimps, I had the "Bronzino", of which was delectable, it came with grilled broccolini. My husband had the " Shish Tawouk" of which was chicken kebab served with grilled veggies & rice . The rice was very flavorful with pomegranate seeds which was a nice added touch, the chicken was tender and flavorful as well. I also had the "Kebbet Karaz" which was like lamb meatballs in a really sweet & savory sauce. Everything we ordered was SCRUMPTIOUS! Now service: (Dianna) was our server and she was so pleasant, attentive, patient and so knowledgeable about the menu, she made our dining experience unforgettable with her amazing smile . (Iman), the manager was going around to tables and interacting with customers to ensure our dining experiences was satisfying and enjoyable. Iman was so amiable, affable, courteous, professional and so pleasant. I look very forward to dining here again. Both Iman and Dianna made our date night a night to remember .

Beautiful decor, no doubt…read more The baba ghanoush and the shrimp appetizer were my favorites. The filet mignon was not very good, it really needed some seasoning. Very bland, served luke warm and even had a hint of it being frozen .... Not sure but it wasn't worth the price. I wanted to sprinkle salt over it. Ate 1/4 . I didn't like any of their cocktails. The desserts were just ok. For the price, I'd say pass. Great service and good coffee. I would recommend stopping in for appetizers and desserts with coffee, maybe.

Delicious food! Order ahead to shorten time for fresh-made…read more We wanted to try the falafel wrap at Abu Shawarma. Of course we go during the weekday 11-3 lunch special for a couple dollars off the combos, and even though the falafel isn't listed in the special, the staff kindly gave us the discount! The falafel was hot and flavorful, moist inside with a thin crispy outer layer, in a delicious grilled flatbread roll, with some chopped veggies and sauce inside. We asked for and received extra tahini sauce, which is the right way to get this sandwich. We also got a flavorful beef shawarma, which i have reviewed before. The sandwiches took about 15 minutes because they prepare them fresh. The combos come with piping-hot boardwalk-style fries, this time in an old-school small paper bag. We did notice that a number of people call in their order ahead of time, which would save you the wait. This time for a beverage we got the yogurt drink called Ar-yan, self serve from their beverage cooler: slightly tart and slightly salty. That's a nice beverage with this sandwich. We ordered a Turkish coffee after lunch. It was brewed and delivered in a small traditional hammered-copper "chez-ve" cezve pot heated in a tray of sand. The flavor was lovely. It was not as strong as we expected. It did not seem to have grounds in it, but I dont know if it was the way it was prepared or the way we poured it. It was served with paper cups, and would've been nice in ceramic or glass. And we added a fresh sweet chunky pistachio baklava. A yummy not-overly-honeyed treat. The restaurant has plenty of seating, including some out front, and a cushioned sofa near the coffee and pastries. There's plenty of parking in a lot that is shared with the laundromat next-door. There's two disabled spots at the north end of the lot with a ramp up to the restaurant level. You enter the lot from the westbound lanes of US-40 Baltimore National Pike, between Rogers Av and US-29. Abu Shawarma serves delicious food in a bright clean welcoming space. Order ahead for a shorter wait.

I've been on a shawarma and kebab kick recently (or maybe that's always) and was very happy to have…read morea new local spot to try! I tried the delicious chicken shawarma wrap (to-go) and eyed up the cheesecakes (next time!). This is a new-build commercial strip, only one other business is open thus far. Once the whole row is occupied, parking might be dicier but it was easy for now. Like many small businesses serving middle-eastern fare, there's a homey authenticity to things. The food, the staff, the comfy chairs at the end of the seating area. There's event catering, there's regulars coming in, there's the shawarma rotisseries glowing in the background. A big bonus is the (also typical) late hours. None of that "last order before 9pm" nonsense that we see with so many establishments- I lament all the years where only the worst fast food and occasional barfare was available for those of us who are nightowls. Thankfully there's late night options like this place now. Only quibble, the portion was slightly smaller than I expected, but the presentation was better than I expected. Definitely will be back.

Great hidden gem. The lamb gyro and fries were amazing. The owner and her daughter were extremely…read morefriendly and engaged in conversation. The food is cooked to order but definitely worth the wait. The menu is huge.

My son loves the Chicken shawarma, and baklava. It's always fresh. There is only one other place…read morethat makes shawarma. Thank you.

Wow, just like you would expect from the team from Albi, the dish preparations at La Shukran are on…read morepoint. The flavor combinations were subtly complex and engaging. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. The dining room is relatively small and quite noisy. The rooftop dining area is casual and airy. Note: the rooftop seating only offers drinks and the small bites from the full menu. Larger entree options are not available on the rooftop. We will definitely be back to dine here again.

Service A+ Ambiance A…read moreDrinks A Food...this is where it gets interesting. They suggest family style and 2-3 items per person which we thought was excessive bc each dish averages about $20. We ordered 5 for 2 people and could with done 4. They are still all pretty small for the price. labneh with crab had 0 flavor should have skipped it Hummus with mushroom was good but need all the items on the plate at once to get full effect. The bread that comes with the dips....omg the bread. It was probably the best part of the dips to be honest. The falafal was very good, would def repeat. An order is 3 but we added a 4th one The potato frites thing was omg probably the best item we had. Crunchy outside, soft fluffy inside but the green sauce was *chefs kiss* amazing I almost licked it from the bowl. Last item was the lamb fried rice...it was good a lot of flavors with the lamb, corn and apricots. Would I order again honestly not sure. I'd prob get a coupe cocktails the falafal and potato things and leave overly satisfied. We went with the cheese dessert bc he described it similar to a cheesecake which cheesecake it was NOT. It was ok. My dinner date loved it tho.

My go-to spot for authentic Mediterranean food in Baltimore…read more I like to order online and pick up my food to go usually, but I have also dined in. It's a bit dark and outdated inside, and they do not sell alcohol. Their shawarma is great, I love their chicken shawarma wrap with fries. They also have a mint lemonade which is extremely refreshing.

Pleasantly surprised! I always walked passed Zaatar and never stopped in but we needed a later…read moredinner the other day and with Zaatar being one of the only spots open (why does everything close so early in Baltimore!?) we stopped into Zaatar. I had the mixed shish grill and truly enjoyed it! I am not typically a steak or lamb person but both the steak and lamb shish kabobs were great! Service was on point and friendly and the ambiance was perfectly casual.

The indoor deco was very quaint, the service was nicely warm too. I also loved the food there and…read morewould highly recommend all items I ordered today!

I really want to love this place but my first time here was not so impressed…read more Inside is so clean and well decorated. Staff were super friendly and it's BYOB. We got pork fried rice, red wine pork and fried shrimp with sauce. fried shrimp with sauce was good. Shrimp was cooked perfectly and sauce was delicious. Pork in red with bamboo shoots in red sauce was horrible. It was just cheap red wine poured on to un seasoned bamboo shoots. Fried rice was so bland with no taste. So, I would give them another try some time soon and hope it gets better.