This was my first time trying Turkish coffee, and I absolutely loved it! For other first-time…read morevisitors, I recommend letting the coffee sit for about 30 seconds before taking a sip so the fine grounds can settle to the bottom. Also, don't stir it after it's served, as that will bring the grounds back up into the coffee. Be sure to leave the last sip or two in the cup, since that's where the grounds collect. The coffee itself was excellent, but I would recommend that servers explain these details to first-time customers or at least ask whether they've had Turkish coffee before. A little guidance would make the experience even better for newcomers. We also ordered the hummus as an appetizer, and it was fantastic. The naan was served warm, and the hummus tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. It was the perfect way to start the meal. We also ordered The Bosphorus Special, a mixed grill platter featuring doner, kofte, chicken kebab, beef kebab, Adana kebab, and chicken Adana kebab, served with vegetables and white rice. Everything was absolutely delicious. The meats were cooked perfectly, tender, and packed with flavor. I'm so glad my significant other and I decided to share this entrée because the portion was very generous, and we still had plenty of leftovers to take home. While the service could have been a bit more attentive, it did not negatively impact our overall experience. After our food was served, our waitress did not check back to see how everything was or whether we needed anything additional. We also ended up with quite a few leftovers and requested to-go containers. Initially, only one small container was brought to the table, which required two additional follow-ups before we received enough containers for the remaining food. One suggestion I would offer is that, for tables ordering larger meals, it may be helpful for servers to proactively offer to box up leftovers as dishes are cleared. For just two people, our table became overcrowded rather quickly, especially with the generous portions. Since our waitress did not return after the food was served, it made managing the table and leftovers a little challenging. That said, we had a wonderful first experience overall. The food was outstanding, the portions were generous, and we look forward to coming back again in the future.

Came for lunch and was pleased with their lunch special, the gyro meat had great flavor and I…read moreordered the hummus as my side. The pita bread was the warmest, fluffiest, pita I've ever had. Would definitely order it again. I would've liked the baklava to have more honey on it so I'll be sure to ask if ordering it again.

Went for lunch on a beautiful day in Indy. What a surprise this was. I love Mediterranean food…read moreand this was hands down the best I've ever had. The ambiance is spectacular. The beautiful tile floors and the view of the canal is perfection. Our server was so nice. Excellent customer service. This was my first time there but I was with a local so when the waitress came up she said "Do you wanna start out with hummus & pita?" I figured it would be the ordinary hummus and pita....oh no ma'am. This was pita with marinated meat and the warmest pita on the planet. I enjoyed so much of it I couldn't eat the falafel when it came. I definitely wanna go back cause there's so many things on that menu that I would love to try. Hands-down the best Mediterranean food I've ever had.

We had a great meal at Canal Bistro. We got the lamb chops, gyro, spanakopita, and a mimosa flight…read more The lamb chops weren't my favorite since the meat was a little dry, but everything else was really good. I especially enjoyed the gyro and spanakopita, and the mimosa flight was a fun addition to the meal. Service was great. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, and everything came out pretty quickly. We sat outside right along the Monon, which made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself is cute and comfortable, but the outdoor seating is definitely where I'd want to sit again on a nice day. Good food, good service, and a great spot to sit outside and enjoy the area. After the meal we walked the Monon.

No frills, a full hole-in-the-wall legit Arabic experience you can enjoy near IND. Feels like you…read moretraveled the NE African region in that short lunch drive-in. Shawarma with curry infused topped with sour cream was definitely delicious. أوافق!

Best kept secret of the West side! It's definitely hole-in-the-wally (aka inside of a grocery…read morestore), but their food is absolutely incredible and the staff is beyond kind. The place is very unassuming - walk up to the counter and order from the menu. We got chicken and lamb with a side of rice and salad. They also brought some fresh bread - I could eat that bread for days. So freaking good. Their lamb and chicken were so flavorful and tender, the meat was just falling off the bone. Very soft, rich in taste, and massive portion. I don't think I had better lamb before, and I've been to a good number of Middle Eastern restaurants in the U.S. And prices are reasonable. Definitely coming back again and bringing friends. What a find!

As part of a hospital visit we stopped to grab lunch here, and were pleasantly surprised! What a…read morefun and engaging environment with lots of healthy choices! We both got the veggie falafel bowl which was almost too much to eat. Fresh falafel and salad offerings as well as lots of toppings meant the bowl was balanced and tangy. Yum! We will be back as this is a great spot for a quick bite or something on the go but healthy.

After being a die hard Cava fan for years, I have sworn off the new one in downtown Indy because of…read morerepeated poor service. We decided to try Naf Naf as a replacement and are very pleased. The falafel is gluten free which is appreciated. The two plates we got were tasty, well portioned and good value for the money. And the staff is super friendly. I even got a fist bump when I picked up my order. We will be back.

Love this restaurant. Family owned, home made food was super delicious. It's a beautiful place too…read more Went on a Friday evening and was greeted and seated right away. The gentleman who helped us out was super friendly and helpful. When I mentioned some of the things I like, he suggested the gyros plate which comes with salad, rice, pita bread, and hummus. The hummus might be the best I've ever had. My SO had a beef shawarma sandwich with yellow rice. Delicious. Everything was delicious. I love the combination of flavors. The gyros meat was tender and amazing. For dessert, we had the best baklava ever. Seriously. The layers were perfect. It was sweetened perfectly. It was the first visit by my SO who was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the delicious taste and great service. I wish I lived closer to this place but am glad the great restaurant is still great after all these years.

Our first time, family supper at Sahara... and were blown away with it all. The delicious…read morewonderfully- crafted food was amazing. Service and ambiance were precious. We were well taken care of.

Was in town for a conference and the food here was incredible!!! I was sat very quickly and my…read moreserver was very attentive. I sat at a cute little booth next to the window. The soup and salad came out very fast. The flavors with the blackened chicken and greek dressing just paired so well together. The pita bread was delicious as well. I was definitely be back next time I am in town! Might be my favorite greek salad ever!

This place is so cute for a date night, and note that they have a romantic little patio on the side…read moreof their building! Our service here was amazing. We each got the chicken/pork shish-kabobs and it comes with a lemon soup called avgolemono. We both enjoyed our meals and were impressed with everything you get. It's 2 shishkabobs with some onions/peppers on it, Greek potatoes, Greek green beans, pita bread, and tzatziki sauce to dip. Everything was wonderful. The only thing was the kabobs were very heavily lemon-flavored. I usually love lemon but we both felt it was kinda overpowering.

Everything was really good here! I loved the service. Lady was very nice. Came for lunch and it was…read moreempty at first but slowly got busier. Food came out fast. Everything was so flavorful. One of the best hummus I've had. I got the gyro platter and it was huge!! I had so much leftover. The rice is really good. Overall enjoyed it all. They have canned drinks. Highly recommend. Cute decor.

I was blown away by the Mediterranean food at Kabob Grill. This is a hidden gem on 96th Street. We…read morehad an early lunch. The food was fantastic. I started with the Hummus Sharma with Chicken. The chicken was hot, spicy and moist. The hummus was light with lots of tahini. The appetizer came with pita bread and was delicious and filling. My husband had the gyro, which was generously filled with meat and fresh ingredients. He ranked the gyro among the best he's ever had. I ordered a Tabouli salad late. It took awhile to come out and I realized that they made it FRESH! It was the best tabouli salad that I ever had. Sammie, our server, was attentive and friendly. Compliments to the amazing chef! The food is outstanding! The dining room is simply decorated, but comfortable. There's plenty of parking in the strip mall. I didn't see alcohol as an option. But they've nailed the rest. Highly recommend.

An absolutely perfect dining experience for our group of 8 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation for 5:30 but our plans changed slightly and we arrived 30 minutes early. We planned to wait until 5:30 but we were told it was fine and we were seated immediately. The service throughout our meal was outstanding. Our server was knowledgeable and answered our questions about menu items. She was extremely friendly and personable. We ordered several appetizers including my favorite, Saganaki. The hummus was garlicky and wonderful. We all ordered different entrées. My choice was the vegetarian pastichio. Our entrées and all the sides were excellent. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert so we will try again next time. The ambiance was wonderful, the food and service could not have been better. We all agreed that we will be returning soon.

Service: Amazing! I felt so taken care of and attended to! Customer service was on point…read more Ambiance: I sat outside. It happened to be the first warm day, and so I could tell I was probably the first customer to sit outside for the season. Even so, the tables and outdoor space were clean. Food: I got the meatballs and they were good! I enjoyed the feta on the inside. I felt they were a little dry and could have been more tender. The pita that accompanied was perfection! The french fries were also very yummy. The feta, oil, and seasoning were delicious. While the food was good, I'm not sure $30 for these two is reasonable.

It's hookah in Indy... as a Lebanese guy from Michigan we have high standards when it comes to…read morehookah. This was absolutely solid for Indy but mid at best overall. Good vibes inside though. Great service

First time here, Frie was our server and she was 10/10 with service and recommendations. Wings were…read moreso good!! Crispy and fell off the bone. She recommended a Watermelon, Mint hookah flavor and it hit. Definitely come here!!

Every time I head back to Indy I make sure to make stop at Greek Islands. I have been going there…read morefor 30 years and love the family. keep up the good work and will see you again when I'm back in town.

We're always looking for good Greek food in Indianapolis and noticed this spot while eating…read moresomewhere nearby, so we decided to make a trip back downtown for it at a later time. Located in a cute blue house, this is conveniently located near Lucas Oil Stadium and there was a huge concert going on the night we were there, but we were still allowed to park in their parking area. Inside has nice lighting and is pretty plain but has a homey feel. The menu contains many items we're familiar with having visited Greece twice. So I'm going to be a little critical here with my review of the food. I ordered the Greek Spaghetti, which I have had in Greece. Unfortunately this was not at all what I was expecting or anything like Greek spaghetti. What I was served was basically Prego spaghetti sauce with pieces of gyro in it. Traditional Greek spaghetti (or Makaronia me Kima) is a wonderful sauce that's seasoned with all kinds of memorable spices. It's definitely not pieces of gyro meat thrown in a sauce. So while this was fine, it was not what I truly wanted or thought I was getting so I was pretty disappointed. My husband got the chicken souvlaki and that was better but still not quite like what I remember. The meat was almost smoked and lacked some of the Greek spices that gives it a distinct taste. And the tzatziki...well, let's just say it tastes like whipped feta and was lacking in flavor too. I did enjoy the pita bread. Our service was underwhelming as well. It took a while for anyone to notice we were there and needed to be seated and the server basically did the bare minimum, never even asking if we wanted our water refilled. Overall, it was fine. If I had never been to Greece, I may have a different opinion but this isn't someplace I really want to go back to.