Marrakesh is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Philadelphia!!…read more I wish it existed in more cities. This is a multicourse journey through Marrakesh that cannot be repeated anywhere else except for maybe in the real Marrakesh. From the Bastilla pastry, which is DIVINE, to the salads, the chicken and kebabs... all the way to the baklava and tea.... there is no bad bite at Marrakesh. The owners are welcoming and super amenable and make you feel like you're coming home every single time you visit. It's in a odd location, and you may feel like you are making a questionable life decision as you walk up the alley to the door, but when you arrive, you realize that in fact, it was one of the best decisions you've made in years!! When you enter, it's like you've been transported to a beautiful room in Morocco. The music, the decor, even the authentic seating make for an unforgettable experience. And if you get really lucky, you also get to see the belly dancers who are top notch! There is not a single thing I can think of to say that Marrakesh needs to improve. It is a one of a kind experience that I feel everyone should have at least once in life!

What an incredible experience and much better than our last visit almost 7-8 years ago. The last…read moretime we came, the AC was broken on a hot day in the summer and it completely turned me off despite having an amazing visit my first time. I'm so glad my friends wanted to come here to celebrate our Friendsgiving. The food was as good as I remembered , the service as ever warm and welcoming. Since I hadn't been for so long, I ate everything as was prepared - but I'm happy to hear it sounds like they have veg options on their tasting menu. I'm looking forward to trying that my next return. But I couldn't say no to their chicken after almost a decade I highly recommend checking out this business for a delicious family style cooked meal.

There are some stellar, multidimensional reviews of Zahav on this site - for example, Bunker B's…read moremagnificent contribution.. I urge you to read that for an comprehensive, informed description of Zahav's place in the culinary scene. Here I offer a more quotidian review, with the emphasis on practical tips. I am going to cut to the chase: the pomegranate lamb shoulder is the stuff dreams are made of. Tender and tart. Accompanied by sides that are a work of art in themselves: fluffy Persian rice with a perfect crust. Greens with the right amount of sweet and sour to balance the other two components. The composed dish beautifully thought out and executed. And a little extra pickle just in case. Zahav has commissioned a red wine specifically to accompany the lamb, so be sure to order the Galia Dabouki if you get the lamb. Now for some practical suggestions: unless you have a hearty appetite, do not attempt the four-course menu. You will fill yourself on hummus, salads and dips and mezze, and by the time you get to the star of the show - the pomegranate lamb shoulder - you will barely have room for more than a few bites. I suggest you go a la carte, and pick wisely from the first two courses. I am even going to be heretical and suggest you skip the hummus. Yes, I know Zahav's hummus is famous. Maybe you can pick some up at Whole Foods to eat at a different time. Even the salatim - as masterful as they are - have by now been reproduced at other Israeli restaurants that have caught up to Zahav's Israeli avant garde. So if you ask me: pick from the mezze list and go on to the lamb. And about getting reservations: if you are a planner, go ahead and snag a reservation by going online exactly four weeks in advance as the website explains. But if you want to be more spontaneous, you can get a seat at the bar as a walk-in. You do need to arrive early for that. The day we were there - a weeknight in July - the line started to form a little before 5pm, that is, a little before the restaurant's opening time. Everyone in the line at that time got to be seated, and there were still plenty of spots that only gradually filled up. No doubt on the weekend you would need to get in line a bit earlier, but it is entirely possible to do this without an advance reservation. So now I am looking forward to taking my own advice. I am plotting my return, and going in for the star of the show, the hell with opening acts.

It was really cool walking up to this spot, it felt very exclusive…read more My favorite item on the menu was the mushrooms! Everything had very unique flavors Excellent service

Baba ganoush- fantastic. It was so thick and creamy that you wouldn't expect it to be made from…read moreeggplant. It was almost the texture of hummus. Flavor wise, it was smokey and the pomegranate added a nice pop of acidity and freshness. The olive oil drizzled on top was also very good. The pita was fresh and warm and had pieces that were a little more charred which was great. Cauliflower sandwich- it is more of a wrap vs traditional sandwich. I liked how thin the wrap was. The cauliflower was very seasoned and cumin-y. I wish there was more pickled cabbage. The fries were thicker but it wasn't dry inside. They were also doused in zaatar seasoning and fantastic. Would get just the fries as a side or the whole thing again! Lahm bi-ajeen man'oushe- like a very flat, crispy pita with meat and tomato and pickles on top. It was good, nothing super outstanding on this one. Shakshuka- tomatoy, lamby, and jammy eggs. Cant go wrong with this. I thought it was maybe a touch salty but it went well with the pita to scoop Ngl service was a little strange in my opinion. One person arrived before the rest of us and they kept asking her to order first. They would come at random times with questions or random pauses when talking. Nothing super warm or welcoming or notable service wise

We went to Suraya for my 50 th birthday and sat at the chef's counter. I had heard great things…read moreabout Suraya and was excited to try it as I love trying new places. We had the prix fixe menu and enjoyed all of our items. It's right around the corner from Laser Wolf which is my very favorite restaurant. I wish we hadn't passed Laser Wolf on the way, because I couldn't help thinking all through dinner that the food was very good, but not quite as good as Laser Wolf's. I will say that Suraya wins for dessert. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had kanafeh which is one of my very favorite desserts. The kanafeh was one of the best I've had.

Update: It's quick and decent. Sometimes they forget your…read morefries and your drink. Sometimes you ask for BBQ and they give you honey mustard. I think they make their own BBQ sauce which isn't great. Pretty large portions but prices have gone up.

Service and food is great. They are accommodating. The food is well seasoned and the the portions…read moreare great

Excellent all around. They fit us in on a busy World Cup Saturday night…read more We had Shakshuka, cabbage entree, and the lamb meatballs. All were tasty and well presented. It reminded me of restaurants in Tel Aviv. Our server Brian added immensely to our experience.

corn hummus ($16) - this was actually so yummy it was smooth…read moreand delectable - Ive never had any bad hummus at a restaurant though; the only bad hummus ive had would be the grocery store bought ones - i especially liked the corn addition which made the dish sweet lamb kofte sandwich ($16) - very average and nothing special nor memorable about this - I feel like they didn't deliver with this because it just felt very plain with pita stuffed with big chunks of lamb meat rating: 4/5 - we agreed this place is just average; every dish was pretty good but not amazing nor memorable - the only thing that stood out was the corn hummus - service was quick and attentive - beautiful upscale interior but still a welcoming friendly environment for all individuals IG: @nom.noms.only

This place had so much flavor. What really stood out to me was the veggies. They were seasoned…read morereally well, which I appreciated because at a lot of Ethiopian restaurants it feels like the meat gets all the flavor and the veggies are just kind of there. Here, the veggies were delicious on their own. The service was quick, probably about five minutes, and the people were kind. The space was also spacious and comfortable. I do wish it came with another piece of injera, but I'm sure you can buy extra if needed. Overall, I'd definitely come back.

I needed something hearty and healthy and this randomly popped up on my DoorDash. I went fr the…read moreEthiopian Vegan platter and the baked chicken. The vegan platter was well season with just enough spice and heart. The Injera was a perfect addition to the platter with the rice. The chicken was ok, I thought it would have a bit more spice to it but still, an enjoyable local takeout. Next I'll try their chicken stew.

Every once in a while, you order takeout that tastes like it came from one of Philadelphia's best…read morerestaurants. Dara's is that place. Everything we ordered was outstanding. The seasonal watermelon gazpacho was bright, refreshing, and perfect for summer. The kale tabbouleh was fresh and flavorful. The mushroom hand pie disappeared in minutes, while the butternut squash, feta, smoked cherry tomato, and fennel hand pie was flaky, savory, and unforgettable. The crispy chicken schnitzel in pita with spicy pickle relish was an absolute winner. The muhammara was so good I could have eaten it with a spoon, and the famous crispy potatoes with their slightly spicy ketchup were impossible to stop eating. Chef Mark's fine-dining background is evident in every bite, yet the food feels approachable and comforting. I also love that, aside from fried items, he cooks with olive oil and coconut oil instead of seed oils, making Dara's a great choice for those looking for healthier options. There are also plenty of delicious vegetarian dishes. I can't wait for the new sit-down location to open. Until then, Dara's has earned a permanent spot in our takeout rotation!

We called in our order for pick-up and it was ready in the 15-20 minutes I was told it would be…read more The food was Mediterranean delicious and made with healthy ingredients. So glad to have discovered this neighborhood gem and look forward to ordering from Dara's again!

This restaurant didn't live up to the hype at all. The…read moregamey flavor of lamb haneeth wasn't removed. Grilled fish, it's a rip-off. Fish not fresh at all, tasted mushy, tasted HORRIBLE!!!!! Also,it's steamed fish not grilled, the fishy smell had not been eliminated. I believed fish in between 1lb,$35 for for the trash, I learned the lesson.

Great food, and great service. Went at 9 on a saturday, and the place was not that full, but the…read moreservers were very kind, especially accommodating a 5 person walk in. Immediately, let us know what they had run out of. Ordered the hummus and falafel, fries, and chai for the table. All of which were delicious. The falafel was crispy, and fries well seasoned. Everyone liked the food they ordered. All the entrees came out in stone pots, with big enough portions that we could have also gotten a couple entrees for everyone to share instead.