Falafel is something I crave once in a blue, and today, I remembered Bishos was walking distance…read morefrom my house. I had never been there before. I decided to order the viral crispy falafel for myself and a viral crispy chicken shawarma combo for my fiancé from Bishos. I placed my order at 4:06 PM online and walked into the store 20 minutes later. It still wasn't ready so I sat down and enjoyed the lovely ambiance inside. Plenty of seating for customers, an area for photo ops and dates and water for those participating in Ramadan were just some of the perks I noticed. The employees appeared to have been speaking Spanish and they were all friendly with one another. It's clean and airy inside. I definitely want to come back and sit down for a meal. Prices were fair - about $34 for a combo meal (with fries and drink) and my falafel wrap. That includes a service fee and a 10% tip. 15 more minutes had gone by and the woman behind the counter brought my food to me packaged tight inside a brown paper bag. When I arrived at home, that first bite into the viral crispy falafel was unreal. It was so pleasing to hear the crunch, but most importantly, it tasted amazing. The falafel was fresh and so were the other ingredients. My fiancé got the combo with French fries and I can confirm the fries are crispy and seasoned very well. This is my new go-to whenever the taste for falafel hits. Thanks, Bishos!

Stopped in for lunch after craving shawarma. The food is delicious and authentic. Inside are sights…read moreand sounds of Palestine that felt warming to the soul. The menu is packed with must try dishes. I had the chicken Shawarma wrap. Everything was hot, fresh and full of flavor. The sauces are the icing on the cake, so good! The selection of toppings is extensive. There is something for every palate!

Excellent quality halal Mediterranean food…read more The baba ghanoush was fresh, smoky, smooth, and just chunky enough. The hummus was dense and creamy with a silken texture. Falafel was ok. The dolmas were good, packed densely and with lots of flavor packed in. The zaatar manakeesh was light, fluffy, buttery, and topped with an herbaceous, zesty, crispy seasoning. This was insanely good. I made a mistake ordering the Schawerma with salad. I didn't get the intended experience there and it's my fault. But the chicken seemed pretty good. It maybe could have used a little more seasoning and be a bit juicier. But hard to assess without the rice combination. Overall I was very impressed with several of the items in this meal.

The food was ordered for pick up and was ready quickly. The food was delicious. I recommend the…read morekebab sandwich!

Outstanding experience from the moment we entered. Another…read moreamazing food find. I've long let go of the ancient proverb about not judging a book by it's over... in this case by the strip shopping center it's located in. Diana, our director of first impressions and food guide for this dining experience was engaging, smiling and truly excited to converse with us about our Eastern European food experiences throughout the Bulstleton Ave-Philly region. We took a walk through discussion across the menu to understand preparations and which dishes were most recommended to keep ups wanting to come back. So many to select from. We did try a few plates to get the full experience. Opened with a bowl of Mastava soup - ground beef, rice, peppers, carrots and onions, delicous. Wish there were closer to home to pick up on cold days... that good. Next we had a plate of 4 manti's - dumplings with beef, lamb and onions (think of wonton dumpling with meat inside, no soup broth- that would be a soup dumpling). Next, we shared a bowl of plov - slow cooked rice, beef, lamb, carrot and onions. This dish I could have weekly it was that DELICIOUS! We did try one beef kabab, so tender and juicy. I also love Bronzino and could not pass it up. Whole bronzino grilled and in place of french fries the chef did me a solid... stewed tomates and grilled peppers to acompany the fish. If only I could do this at home on my grill... will try. Was delicious. We found a new restaurant to add into our rotation. See our food photos attached and follow me on Yelp for more tasty adventures. What a gem. Thank you Diana. BTW... no alchol (no BYOB) allowed. Parking lot. They do accept credit cards but with a small add on processing fee.

A hidden gem in the strip mall. I have seen this place numerous times going to my hairdresser and…read moreto the lavender spa. And for a while never stopped by. But once my friend and me just decided to talk after foot massage. Nothing special, hot tea,maybe a salad, maybe a dessert. That was a a right decision Food was delicious and fresh , service friendly and attentive. Ok, then I started to order a takeout each time when I was around. Their manti are absolutely the best: the thinest dough, the jucy filling. Same about samsa. I highly recommend this place if you want great food in a quiet and cozy enviroment.

Wow! Uzbekistan food and culture ! Service is superb. They really can help you pick something…read moreyou will like. Enjoy the flavor of the meat and the seasoning. Fresh salad. Ambience is so welcoming and comfortable. You really can't go wrong

Often times while traveling, my wife and I always make an effort to grab…read more different types of food that we don't have in our area. Imagine our surprise, that while in town for business, and with time to kill before an art exhibition, we discovered an Uzbeki restaurant. Immediately upon entering, we were greeted and led to a large comfortable booth in the back of the restaurant. The lighting was warm, the walls were adorned with beautiful rugs, and the customers' spirits were high. Each table had been pre-set with the resutarant's lovely plates and crystal drinkware. Given that this was our first time at an Uzbeki eatery, we asked our server for some suggestions. Upon doing so, she then asked us if we prefer meat or fish. After perusing the menu a bit more and taking her suggestions into consideration, we had decided to order a wide array of sorts, opting for the pickled herring and potato appetizer, some Tandoori Samsas, a bowl of the Kharcho soup, and an order of the Guyru Dumplings. Our dishes were brought out promptly and our server made sure to check on us periodically throughout our meal, at one point even offering to allow the kitchen to split some of our dishes up for us to make it easier to share with one another. The pallet of flavors we were presented with was colored and wonderful; the pickled hairing playing a perfect duet with the hearty roasted potatoes, pairing well balanced acidity and perfectly crisp potatoey goodness, the kharcho simultaneously lightly spicy and fully refershing with that dill coming throough alongside juiicy chunks of lamb, and the the delectable dumplings, swimming in a flavorful bath of broth and sour cream. As we were nearing fullness, we realized we had forgotten to add one more piece to this meal...the dessert! After this realization, we decided to share a piece of wonderfully sticky Phaklava, adorned with and generously filled with walnuts and golden raisans. Suzani Restaurant is not to be missed. It is a dining experience that makes me feel like you've been invited into someone's home, but also that you are sitting down for a royal banquet. Be sure to check it out if you ever find yourself in the area. 5/5 stars

We stopped in today and enjoyed some Laughman soup…read more Absolutely fresh and delicious. Consistently delectable. I love this soup and the service is so magnificent. I enjoy my time here every time. How wonderful. I recommend making a reservation. I'm very grateful to all the hard-working people here who take care of us so well!!

I had a very disappointing experience at Samarkand Restaurant:…read more the quality of food including tiny dry pieces of shish kebab , salads portions and freshness should be improved, and finally, overpriced meal made me think that the place is little less than a mediocre dinner. You'd better have something in the fridge at home, because the likelihood of your total disappointment. We all seem annoyed at having to be there, Nobody should pay this much money to be left sad and almost hungry.

Excellent Middle Eastern food. Wonderful, friendly service. Very generous portions with great…read moreprices. Clean, bright atmosphere.

Unfortunately this was a pretty bad experience. My son's usual halal spot he goes to was closed so…read morewe decided to give this place a try. We ordered 3 platters and they took an hour to receive. We were charged $55 then told we weren't charged for one of the platters and were told we had to pay additional money for the platter. Upon looking at the receipt it does look like one was rang up as $0 but we noticed automatic gratuity when we weren't even served. We got our own drinks and ordered at the cash register so why would we pay gratuity. There was also another fee on there that I'm not even sure what it was. So we ended up paying over $70 for 3 platters. My son's beef was hard and dry. The chicken platters were ok.

I just ate the best lamb gyro sandwich I have ever had! That includes a very nice Greek restaurant…read morenot far from here. Absolutely recommend to anyone who likes good food. A 10 out of 10!

Zara is in the mall food court. The food takes a few minutes to come out because they cook it fresh…read moreon the spot for you! It's worth the wait. The food has savory spice, not excessive heat spice. Wings are well cooked, crispy and meaty. Not too exciting for me. I was hoping for more flavor or a sauce or a dry rub... something to boost them up. However, the bbq lamb was SO GOOD! A little drippy from the sauces but well worth it. Holy cow (it is halal after all)! My bro-in-law said the chicken salad was dynamite. The guys behind the counter may have a flat affect, but they definitely care about that they are serving you! I would gladly return for more!

This place never fails! They have the most delicious hummus and pitta. The service is always…read morefriendly and helpful and the decor makes you feel like you're in a comfortable place.

it is the second time in a row that this happens and that is why I am writing it here because they…read moredo not seem to care about customers. first time they forgot half of my order, second time I asked for them to double check that everything is in there and again they forgot one part of my order! this time, I won't go back for sure!

We got the veggie platter, the chicken kebab and the veggie combo platter:…read morePortions were generous, food was really good. You can tell it is freshly made and price was very reasonable, on top of the owners being very nice... Will come back

Absolutely fantastic food and top-notch service! The ingredients are always fresh, and you can…read morereally taste the quality in every bite. The atmosphere is great too they always have good music playing, which adds to the overall vibe. Highly recommend!

I absolutely loved getting my kettle of hot tea. And the…read moresmall mezze sampler plate. Absolutely so delicious and so plentiful and so fresh.. I really enjoyed the eggplant varieties . I absolutely had a wonderful time. The service is magnificent and it's just nice and relaxing . DELICIOUS FOOD. I'm very grateful to the hard-working people who take care of us so wonderfully. The servers, dishwashers , chefs, the farmers , the farm hands , people who pick up the phones and give service / care over the Internet. Their account list folks who did their job so well! Thank you .

We decided to go all in on the menu, and honestly, that's the reason I'd come back…read more We started with the cheese borek and lahmacun. The borek came out hot and flaky, with that perfect balance of crispy outside and soft, cheesy inside. The lahmacun was thin, slightly crispy, and packed with flavor the mix of lamb and spices hit without feeling heavy. Then came the Istanbul Mix Grill, and this is where they really stand out. You get a full spread lamb chops, Adana, chicken, kofta, gyro and everything actually tasted amazing. The lamb chops were juicy, the Adana had a nice kick, and the chicken was tender and well seasoned. Portions are generous easily enough for two. We finished with baklava, kunefe, and Turkish coffee. The baklava was solid, but the kunefe is the one you don't skip warm, cheesy, slightly sweet, and fresh. Paired with the Turkish coffee, it was the perfect way to end the meal. Service was fast, and everyone was genuinely friendly. They didn't just take orders they actually helped guide us on what pairs well together, which made the experience better overall. Price wise it's worth it. Not overpriced for the amount and quality of food you're getting. The vibe is casual and family friendly, but still flexible you can come here with friends to hang out and talk, or even make it a solid date night spot. What stood out most is that there were no weak links across everything we ordered and that's rare when you try this many dishes. If you're coming here, don't play it safe. Get the mix grill, try a couple appetizers, and finish with kunefe especially with the ice cream on top!