Everything delicious and will be back. I had the Mixed Grill…read morewith side of pickled veggies and recommended both for any 1st time guests. The staff were all friendly and helpful.

Really good restaurant to try out, for those who want to try food that isn't just American…read morecuisines. I know Almaza is known for their rotisserie chicken, but I chose to try their other dishes on this trip. Some may feel the prices are on the higher side, but honestly the prices are quite fair. Reason being is, there was enough food to feed two people. You can dine in or just order takeout, either choice you're going to have some good food. Kibbie- I liked these handheld Lebanese beef croquettes. The seasoning was good and it does come with some sauces, but I didn't need them. I was fine with how well the croquettes tasted alone Pastelillos- I loved these meat pies..I could eat these all day Mediterranean lamb plate- The bed of rice that comes with the dish, is totally different tasting that I have ever had. Manly because of the shaved almonds, and cinnamon. But by no means, do I have any complaints. The lamb pieces with this entree was a good compliment.

Tried Baraka Eats through Too Good To Go and wow--it absolutely delivered…read more We ordered through Too Good To Go and got two chicken over rice dinners and an order of sambusa. Everything was incredible. The chicken was juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. The rice paired so well with it--every bite hit. The sambusa was just as good--crispy on the outside with a flavorful, well-seasoned filling inside. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. Definitely coming back for more.

This is a neat place very bright and colorful inside with lots of tasty treats and very nice staff…read more The chicken schwarma was good nothing special and the baklava was very good as well. I found the beehive pastries disappointing and not what I've come to expect from places like this I'd skip it. Prices were OK but added up quickly! I would stop by again for a treat but probably skip dinner. There's a parking lot across the street available for use.

The atmosphere? Arabic widely spoken here, clerics in white garb and long beards stroll past, and…read moreevery booth in the front is occupied by men sharing laid-back meals. The back entrance, "family entrance" is for women in modest attire and their children. The first time we were here, my family of three were sitting in the back, and the owners very politely invited us to sit in the front. Oops. Before I forget, breakfast is served here: Shakshuka (eggs coddled in a spicy tomato sauce), breads hot from the oven, etc. A juice bar has been added since I last visited, with baskets of fresh mangoes, pineapples and melons. Order at the counter, and you're given a number for your table. If you're doing takeout, you pay immediately; if eating in, pay as you leave. The menu is bilingual, but I was unfamiliar with many of the dishes. As Mark Twain put it, "I was informed but not educated." I opted for an easy one: lamb chops over rice. Everything is cooked to order, but according to Islamic dietary rules. That is to say, nobody asked me if I'd like my lamb rare or medium. The char on the lamb was outstanding! The parking lot on both sides of the restaurant get full quickly, but it's possible to find safe parking on the side streets.

I really needed to update my review. While I still think the restaurant can be chaotic and…read moreconfusing for non-Arabic speakers, the low prices are undeniable. $1 cups of delicious bone broth? A huge plate of chicken over rice for $7? Huge pieces of bread for a $1? Free tea? With everything so expensive now, it's a pleasure to get a huge, delicious, and halal meal for so little. Al Mandi is going to be nuts during Ramadan, but like everything in Buffalo, the craziness is also endearing :)

Super delicious falafel is available at the falafel house. Of course it is. Is in their name…read more Perfectly cooked, crispy, fluffy falafel . But you'd be missing out if you didn't try everything on their menu. Shawarma, sambosa, and sandwiches are all delicious! Service is quick and friendly, and the dining area is bright and inviting. We're very lucky to have this outpost of the falafel house downtown. Also, they're open until 9:00! Pregame, preshow or just a regular Monday night. They're making falafel for us.

Hands down one of my fav restaurants in Bflo!…read more On my first trip here I ordered just falafels- i loooove falafels so if it's good I'll give everything else a chance. Well, got them to go cuz i was in a hurry to pick up my kiddos towards the end of June and they were delicious! Second trip: working OT so got the chicken shawarma combo and a mango dragon fruit refresher to go - - made my coworkers hangry from the delicious smell in the office :) Third trip: took my daughter (also a falafel lover) and we dined in. She had the chicken shawarma combo (loved it!) & a raspberry refresher (yum!) ; we shared a falafel plate and i got the kid's chicken nuggets meal which came with fries - server was friendly and everything was hot and delicious!! Four trip: solo dine in and i got the chicken shawarma wrap combo for me which came with fries and a can of pop - - as expected everything was delicious but i think i like the chicken with rice instead of a wrap (personal preference). Staff is always friendly and smiley - - one of them tried to photobomb the menu pic i was taking (pretty sure it's the owner) and fun to dine in. There's two separate sitting areas and one side has a huge flat screen and other diner's had their eyes glued to the World Cup game while enjoying their meal. No loud music just a relaxing vibe. So! This is 4 reviews summarized into 1 but I'll be back cuz I plan on trying everything on the menu :)

It's no longer an eatery, just a Middle Eastern grocery store. They do carry some baked goods, as…read morewell as pantry, refrigerated, and frozen foods. They also have some home goods (rugs, Turkish coffee pots, cups, etc). The cashier was friendly and provided a recommendation to us for another restaurant since we came for shawarma but they no longer have the restaurant here.

Having eaten at a place by the same name, different owner in Cleveland, we had such high hopes for…read morethis market eatery. The market side offered fresh pitas and various other foreign delights. The cashier doubled as the waiter, who took a bit to realize that we wanted to order (in retrospect we could have approached him but were too busy reading the menu) asked what we wanted. I got the falafel sandwich, which although a bit drippy at the tail end as I scooped it out of the foil, was crispy. And my mate's lamb sandwich (which is truly a wrap) was perfectly seasoned. Granted it is served on a Styrofoam plate and there is no background music, but we didn't come for ambience. Do yourself a favor and get it to go, and let your taste buds rejoice.

The Beyti kebab was well-seasoned and cooked properly, with a satisfying richness from the meat and…read moresauce, though it leaned heavier than expected by the end of the plate. The manti stood out more for its comfort than complexity, tender dumplings, yogurt, and a clean garlic-forward profile that felt authentic, even if slightly muted on spice. The ribeye steak medallions were cooked accurately and had good texture, but they were less memorable compared to the rest of the menu. In contrast, the mixed grill platter was the strongest showing of the night, offering variety and consistent execution across different meats, which is not easy to do well. Everything was flavorful without feeling overworked. The mixed meat pide was satisfying and hearty, though on the richer side. It's filling and best approached as a shared dish rather than an add-on. Turkish tea was straightforward and comforting, doing exactly what it should after a heavy meal. Overall, Sofra delivers a traditional, well-executed Turkish dinner with generous portions and a focus on consistency rather than reinvention. Best enjoyed family-style, pacing the meal thoughtfully to fully appreciate the depth of the menu without fatigue.

This place is always great! The service is friendly, the food is delicious... I've ordered many…read morethings from their menu over the past couple of years and have never been disappointed... I love to order hummus and pita to start... the flatbread pizzas (not really the name) are so tasty and filling... the platter with just about everything in it, beef, many, chicken, bread, and salad can't be beat!

So Ive been in search of good chicken shwarma spot in buffalo after experiencing pita land around…read moreToronto. So happy I looked on here. All I can say was the wrap was better than my prior experiences. I also love pickled beats and a zesty citrus flavor. OMG, they took me to a new height. Loved it!!!

Came here Sunday night right before they closed. The gentleman looked tired, but he was still nice…read more& made a fantastic shawarma! Hot and flavorful - a real shawarma. Please note that their shawarma is the traditional style, meaning it contains: meat, pickles and garlic sauce (no lettuce, tomato etc.). I'll be back!

Wow! Great new find for us and happy we stopped in! Food was great and plentiful. I got the large…read moreshawrma combo and my wife for the large wrap. Easily enough food for two and a half meals. Home made pickles and baklava rounded it out for a tasty dinner! Prices were good and the owner was super friendly and welcoming. There is parking available on the street nearby and possibly in front? Not entirely sure as there were massive snow hills at the time we went.

Middle Eastern Flavors is great! You walk in and the menu is on a board on the left. They had a…read moregood amount of people working on a Sunday and they were very helpful when I was deciding between combos or the Shawarma. I opted for the large shawarma and we split fries. baba ghanoush, and hummus. HUGE portions of the sides and very reasonably priced. We ate in and they brought the food over VERY quickly. Super super nice people that work there. Super delicious and it seems like they are busy which is great because I'd like to see them stick around. Can't wait to go back for the chicken over rice. They have a cooler with cans of drinks if you are eating in as well so whether you choose take out or dine in, definitely a good stop