BEST HOOKAH IN DMV!! Jose is a master hookah maker! Perfect for smoking and relaxing or working. No…read moreloud music!

Very nice new place with a lot if variety of flavors. I was amazed at the wonderful decor and…read morecleanliness.

This is the perfect spot to unwind with friends--great for good conversation, relaxing vibes, and…read moreenjoying music together. The building is a bit on the older side, but it honestly adds to the charm. Every visit has been consistently enjoyable, and I always leave having had a great time. Easy 5/5 experience! DJ is always great! You cannot leave without trying their amazing Kabobs!

Sahara Restaurant and Lounge has some positives, but it also comes with major drawbacks. The food…read moreis good, and when everything is fresh it's enjoyable. Hookahs, on the other hand, are inconsistent -- sometimes smooth, sometimes harsh, and not always worth the price. The environment is decent before 9pm, when it feels like a casual spot to grab a bite and relax. Unfortunately, after 9pm, the atmosphere changes drastically. The crowd and overall vibe make it feel more unsafe than enjoyable, which takes away from what could otherwise be a great night out. If you're just here for food and an early evening, you'll probably be fine. Anything later than that, I can't recommend this place as a safe or relaxing option.

I used to go to this place very often and I absolutely loved this place…read more I love the atmosphere, it's very chill and honestly I prefer it darker in a hookah bar than having super bright lights. When I go to a hookah bar I just wanna relax, so it's perfect. Besides that I think they have great hookahs, great flavors and every now and then, they got new flavors that I would try. I would also get recommendations based on what I like and get a mix of a couple different flavors that most of the times went VERY well together. The service is phenomenal and the hospitality is amazing. I learned to love different kinda of music, but sometimes we would even get german music played for us. It was an amazing time every time I went. Pharaohs was like a second home for me and honestly, it would still be I am sure if I haven't had to take some time away due to private reasons. I love this place so much and can only recommend for everyone to go there.

Very nice people. I didn't know the closed at 2 but they stayed opened for me and made sure I was…read moremade comfortable. Great hospitality and very kind people.

We randomly decided to walk here one night and have Hookah. It's a very unsuspecting spot and when…read morewe walked up the owner was outside and the door was locked. He does this for safety as the surrounding area is rambunctious. You must bring your own drink if you are drinking alcohol. He has a set up for a small fee. The spot had a lot of seating upstairs and down. The music that night was hip hop. It was a cool vibe and the owner was nice. He sells good quality Shisha.

Lowkey in the cut. Anytime I come back in town to see my favorite hookah spot! Love yall!read more

Went here with my friend around 5pm on a Saturday afternoon. There was only 3 other people here…read more Decor was beautiful so we took a lot of photos (mind your step separating the blue and pink style areas) in the two areas of the room. The music wasn't overly loud, there was lots of natural light coming in, and the food had decent flavor and spice levels. Also, the place was clean, we were provided sealed hookah tips, and food presentation was nice. One point I will recommend is that the manager should hire folks who can communicate properly, and have the proper understanding of menu items: my friend is gluten-free and was curious as to whether the tortillas used for the tacos were flour or corn. He didn't understand the term gluten and didn't know what type of tortilla was used. I emailed a few days ahead to inquire about this too but never got a response. We went with the white peach hookah, which was really nice and not over powering. I appreciated that the staff informed us that the circle charcoals make more smoke than the regular cubes, and we were fine with the regular charcoal, it was sufficient. My friend got the masala chai, Afghan burger, which was more like a flatbread wrap (the green chutney that came with this was so good, tangy and spicy!), and I ordered the mango mint mocktail and spicy chicken pesto panini, which had great flavor, and the fries that came with it were alright. The waiter did come to check on us a couple times, which was nice bc most hookah lounges in the area don't really have servers who check on you: once they're brought your stuff they disappear and you have to flag someone down for attention. Also, they charge a service fee of 18% on all checks regardless of party size. Easy to find parking, and they have a bathroom although I can't speak on cleanliness since I didnt use it. I live a bit far, but if I'm in the area I'd stop by again.

A modern cozy spot for quick bites, chai and maybe hookah. Also quite insta-worthy…read more I had the masala fries, Kahwa tea and rose tea. I must say the food is pretty mediocre. Had high hopes with the kahwa but was disappointed. Even the French fries was just ok. They are probably popular among the hookah lovers. They are open till pretty late too.

My favorite hookah place in the area. Amazing African music. The tunes are always on spot. The…read morevibes are always good. The owner is very friendly. Be careful they take only cash. Slow days perfect to relax. Crowded days great to enjoy and dance. Great customer service and wonderful hospitality.

This was my first time visiting this hookah lounge. It's located to the right of the Planet…read moreFitness, so if you can't find the actual hookah lounge sign, look for the Planet Fitness sign, you cant miss it. There's plenty of parking available, which i might add is free of charge. I will agree with others that this lounge has plenty of space, however, it lacks staff. The layout of the seating is well thought out, but service was be horribly slow and when I visited there was maybe 30 customers. It seemed that there was maybe 2 servers, and no hands in the back to prepare hookahs so the servers would have to take the time to do both take orders and prep hookahs. Also, it seemed as if there were either close friends or employees who were off the clock that would walk to the back and prep themselves hookahs which then caused for more traffic for the 2 only servers to work around. It took almost 20minutes to have our server take our order, then another 20minutes to actually receive our order and finally 20minutes to get our check paid for with card. The hookah itself was only "okay," I'm certain that the packing of the shisha could be significantly better because i've been smoking and prepping my own hookahs for over a decade now. I will say that the selection of shisha is pretty basic, but if you just want a place to sit and chill and aren't too picky about flavor, this lounge should suffice. If management could either add some helping hands for prep and service, I feel like it definitely change the experience. The wait times were way too long for something that would not take a more crammed lounge to work with similar occupancy. Overall, the lounge itself is solid, but the service and experience was sub par.

TINY is one word that comes to my mind when I think of this place. SUPER TINY. It's newly renovated…read moreand has reopened. The website and advertisements say it's a hookah and cigar lounge. That's the main reason we decided to go. The two other people I was with smoke cigars. I don't do neither one (hookah or cigars) but was willing to check it out with them. The owner was super nice and answered all of our questions. So, I would say the service was fine. However, he quickly explained how it was not a cigar lounge because the furniture would not be able to withstand the cigar smell, only the hookah one. There were approximately 10 people in the lounge, which made it "crowded". One thing I noticed was the decor. Nice furnishings and absolutely STUNNING photographs hanging on the wall. It gave a sultry vibe. They don't serve real food there, just bites. However, we didn't really inquire or stay longer than 5 minutes to eat. We had eaten at another location. Overall, if you're into hookah and a lot of smoke everywhere (in a SUPER TINY) local spot, this is your place. I don't see myself returning. There's nothing there for me.

I visited Myste for a private event, and while the space itself is very aesthetically pleasing, the…read moreoverall experience was disappointing, mainly due to the food and service. The lounge is on the smaller side, which actually worked well for the event and gave it an intimate vibe. The owner was also very nice and welcoming, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. The menu is extremely limited, and you pretty much have to piece together a meal from a few items. I ordered the jollof rice and six-piece chicken wings. The wings were overpriced, overcooked, and had no flavor at all. The only options were sauces on the side (honey, ranch, or blue cheese), and when I specifically asked for honey drizzled on top with blue cheese on the side, that request wasn't followed. Even more frustrating, our server never came back to check on us or make sure everything was okay. The jollof rice was honestly the worst part. Instead of that rich, smoky flavor you'd expect, it tasted burnt with a harsh charcoal aftertaste. I've had jollof rice many times before, and this was nowhere close. I ended up sending it back. Because I was hungry, I forced myself to eat the wings, even though they were dry and lacked flavor. Overall, Myste Lounge has a nice look and potential, but the food and service really need improvement. A revamped menu and better attention to guests would make a huge difference.

Very friendly place with very accommodating staff. I'm impressed with how simple and clean the…read moreexperience is for a first timer. Drinks are good and would highly recommend.

Great service, will help you with choosing a flavor . You can also bring your own food which is niceread more

Let me be clear: This place is a complete money trap…read more I visited this restaurant on July 20, 2025 with a friend, and it turned out to be one of the most dishonest and shady dining experiences I've ever had. On the receipt, the pizzas are listed as $0.00, but then the cost is broken up into "pizza size" and "toppings" in small print. This is clearly a tactic to hide the actual price and confuse customers. To make things worse, they automatically added an 18% service charge without telling us -- it wasn't on the menu, and nobody mentioned it when we ordered. In the end, we were charged nearly $100 for a mediocre meal and hookah that was absolutely not worth the price. This kind of pricing system feels deliberately misleading, and the staff made no effort to explain anything. Transparency? Zero. Customer respect? Zero. It honestly feels like a scam wrapped in a lounge. My warning: Stay away. Don't waste your time or money here -- there are far better, more honest places around.

Went here after it rained on my birthday and the manager/host was so accommodating and attentive…read more Me and my large group had a good time and enjoyed their shawarmas, falafel, and hookah. Would definitely come again.

No food but amazing service ! The ambiance was so chill ! It was perfect for a little date night …read more The options with the hookah were galore as well!

It was tucked away and I have never noticed it. They have some outdoor seating in a tent with heat…read morelamps and looked like a nice place for convo. We sat inside in the back and were greeted right away. The gentleman that took care of us was very nice. They only serve non-alcoholic beverages by law so we were slightly disappointed but the hookah was delicious and was well worth it!! The hookah was well priced so much so, that I didn't mind paying a slight upcharge for the coconut coals. It would be a great place to have nice conversation and relax, or better yet, put some AirPods in and catch a nice vibe on your own!! I'll return very soon!!