Great and tasty lamb dishes. Excellent spices and authentic flavor. Prompt service - they had my…read moreorder ready and waiting after I called it in. Loved it!

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

Just tried mezeh for the first time, and man I wish I tried it sooner! Super fresh ingredients,…read moreprepared right in front of you, fast by a friendly staff. The store was very clean and had a welcoming feeling. They have many choices, I found it difficult to try so many new things. I will definitely be returning.

If you get the build your own bowl, you get so much more! I mean you literally just say all the…read moretoppings and you can get all the toppings. I started with a salad base and tested this theory. I said I wanted a little of all the salad options and they gave me all the salad options. After getting the shredded lamb, I went to town and practically got all the toppings (sans all the spicy items). I had so much in the bowl that I had leftovers for the next day. My lettuce was a little soggy the next day but not bad. This location had a lovely cozy decor with cushioned benches and a ceiling of soft muted colored "tiles."

I absolutely love this restaurant. It's super close to my home. The food is always fresh.The…read moreatmosphere is pleasant and welcoming. The service is fast, and I have never had an issue here. And i've probably ordered fifty times or more! Lol, yeah, I know. Haha. Highly recommended

Picked up my dinner and it was delicious! I ordered the Moby's Super Combo with barreh (lamb). The…read morerice was buttery and yummy. I really like their chicken. The flavor was great and it wasn't dry.

This has easily become one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in the dmv. The food is…read moreincredible. This might be the best chicken kabob I've ever had in my life. The vibes are beautiful!! So gorgeous and relaxing and the staff are so genuinely warm and sweet. They've created such a warm, welcoming, lovely atmosphere and I will definitely be back and I'll be bringing people with me next time! 10/10. Thank you so much Ala team

Really cute space! Love the indoor trees and decor! Staff super friendly, passionate and kind…read more Loved the falafel and mushroom shish kebab! Those were my favorites. Followed by the Zaytoon and then hummus and cauliflower. All really good but in that order of preference! Can't miss the first two. So much flavorrrrr

The first time I tried Silk Road Choyhona, I had just watch a Youtube video about Uzbek food and…read morehad a craving for something I had never eaten before. To my luck, we had great Uzbek food less than 15 mins away! It was a while ago but we ordered the samsa, manti, kutabi, plov, and chohohbli, and I can't recall what else but we loved it! Last night my husband and I decided to dine in. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with cultural artifacts and art. This may just be a me thing but the serveware was envy worthy. It was gorgeous. I'm obsessed with beautiful dishware. There were only two people taking orders and serving food for an almost full dining room so we were understanding of a bit of a wait time. The staff were very friendly and checked in on us when they could. We ordered the khachipuri, samsa, oxtail, chohobli, steamed rice, pilmeni, and hot tea. Both the khachipuri and samsa were flaky pastries: khachapuri filled with a salty stretchy cheese with a cheese pull that tasted better than it was Instagram-able and samsa filled with a savory meat/onion mixture served with a tomato based sauce. Get one per person because you will not want to share. We ordered fried mini dumplings which are filled with meat and also served with same tomato based sauce that came with the samsa. They were delicious but afterwards I saw that you can get them steamed in a broth, I told myself I have to get that next time. The slow-cooked, tender oxtail was served over the best crispy, fat-fried potatoes I've ever had. The chohobli (chicken stew) was fall off the bone into a delicious tomato-based stew. We ordered the rice to sop up the delicious stew. The tea really helped to cut the richness of all the delicious food. I have not shut up about this place since we had this meal. I will rave about it to just about anyone that will listen in hopes that they will come with me next time so we can order more dishes to share.

When you can't travel, your taste buds can. Uzbekistan food is not well known, but when you are…read morecraving Middle Eastern food, this may fill your desires. Friendly service, the other table there on a Tuesday night were from that region, speaking in native tongue. Speaking of tongue, that is on the menu as well. We started with pickled veggies, cucumbers, red cabbage and green tomatoes- very tasty! The crispy potatoes were amazing, perhaps fried in beef fat? So Lucious, I doubt it was olive oil. The lamb loin kebab was tender and tasty, and at $10.99 a bargain! The shrimp kabab was just as affordable, yet I though I though they were a bit overdone. Worth a visit - help keep authentic restaurants in business.

Fantastic! We ordered take out again as we live further away and it was an after-work scenario…read more The gentlemen serving were very polite and their Turkish coffee was fantastic and reminded me of our time in the Middle East. The fried kibbeh, tabbouleh, shush tawook and kofta are amazing. The only criticism was that the hummus ate a little thick (probably because we ordered take out), and that the meat quantity on the lamb with rice was a little lighter, some more would have been more substantial for an entree. We absolutely love Mona's and wish we lived closer and could enjoy her delicious food more often

Not sure what to say.... Came across this place randomly....... One of the most memorable meals…read moreI've had in years!!! AMAZING experience! A hidden gem I'd never heard of. From ambiance, service, decor, taste, and Mona!!!!!! I cannot recommend this enough and wish I knew of 1000 different places like this. Go here!!!!!

Everything we ordered, including three different flatbreads, a container of toum, and rice pudding,…read morewas fresh and very delicious. Can't wait to order from this great place again.

We had such a wonderful time at Z&Z today! From the moment…read morewe walked in, we were greeted with a warm smile. Since it was our first visit, the associate was so kind as to explain the entire menu. The explanation was clear and thorough. The presentation was just perfect, which really helped us decide what to order. There are both inside and outside seating options. The food arrived in about 5-10 minutes, and two associates brought it outside to us. They even surprised us with a complimentary plain cheese manoushe for our first visit! WOW! The manoushe was absolutely delicious. We're definitely planning to return and share this amazing spot with our friends and family in the Rockville neighborhood (Woodley Park, Nelson Street). Thank you so much, Z&Z! Keep up the fantastic work!

The Cedars of Lebanon is an easily-overlooked cafe right on the corner of the Old Greenbelt…read moreShopping Center which is a lovely hidden gem. I spent every summer in this town, growing up, and I never discovered this restaurant until a precious friend brought me here a few years ago. It's a dated, though efficient and charming, cafe. Firstly, if you plan on having lunch here on a Monday, make sure you are able to finish by 2:45 since they close by 3pm. All other days, they are open past 8pm. We started with the sweet potato soup despite the fact that the reviews for the lentil soup here are the highest. The turmeric and coconut milk make this soup delightful. The herbs made it so fresh and there was just the right amount of sweetness and gentle heat. Parsley really adds to this recipe and I'm not usually a fan of parsley. The pitas are soft and light. Love them. We needed to order more. I love love love the hummus, here. It is nothing short of divine. The flavors are fabulous and deeply complex. You can really taste the tahini. The olive oil is mild and delicious. I exclaimed, "the hummus was the best ever." And then 5 minutes later, I read a review by Yelper James H. where he says it's the best ever and, "... this hummus at Cedars of Lebanon might have ruined all other hummus for me forever." While I've had similar swooning feelings at the Lebanese Taverna in Tyson's Corner, this hummus is at least a top contender if not the metro DC area's hummus winner. The cucumber mint yogurt salad is nice, cold and refreshing. You can really taste the mint. I would order this yogurt salad with every meal. The falafel pizza is unusual and fresh. Straight away-- you can taste the tahini, parsley and couscous. The dough is grainy and natural. And there are radishes on this falafel pizza: not overpowering. For the $9.95 pricepoint, this dish is a true labor of love. To prep all of these vegetables, even with food processors, must take time. How novel of a dish! Put the yogurt salad on this pizza. You will thank me. And I only did it because I was watching someone else slather it on. There were at least 12 desserts on the menu. Meow. If we weren't so full, we certainly would love to taste a few of these. As well as the Turkish coffee, with an authentic ceramic and metal carafé presentation.

Pretty easy, breezy no-frills restaurant…read more We stopped by Cedars of Lebanon, because it was one of the few places that had outdoor seating and was not full. The restaurant has a small outdoor dining area with three four-seater tables, which was find for our two dogs. The experience overall was pretty low key, which necessarily is not a bad thing. Although there is waiter/waitress service, you will have to order your food at the cashier's counter. Actually, maybe that's only a thing if you are dining outside. The menu has a nice mix of Middle Eastern dishes. I went with a beef (or maybe it was lamb) kabob plate. The portions were fine and my meal was pretty good. It was not out of this world amazing, but it got the job done. I thought that the prices were pretty good for the area and the amount of food received. Although the food was fine, I do not think that I would go out of my way (e.g., driving more than 30 minutes) to dine here. Just be aware that the restaurant does not serve alcoholic beverages.

I went to an event at Ammoora in Baltimore and was honestly so impressed. The Mediterranean Syrian…read moremenu was amazing. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and really well made. The space itself was beautiful and created such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It felt like the perfect setting for the event. What stood out most was the service. We were about 60 people and everything ran so smoothly. All the food came out at the same time, everyone got their meals without any delays, and every single dish was delicious. There were zero issues the entire night, which is rare for a group that size. I would definitely recommend Ammoora for events or even just a dinner. They really did everything right.

Amazing food, beautiful space, and excellent service! I highly recommend visiting Ammoora if you…read moreare in the Baltimore area or even making the drive if you are in NOVA/DC!

I love chicken shawarma and decided for my bf and I to get some after work one night. I looked up a…read moreplace nearby and found Sasuns which I'm so happy about. We sat down and gave our orders and although the wait was awhile, the food itself was SO worth it. I believe the wait also had to do with the fact that there were other customers coming in and picking up takeout which shows the business was busy that day we went. I'd still definitely go again, my bf and I have talked about the food even days after having gone. It was so great! I can't wait to go to Sasuns again

Absolutely my new favorite take out local go to. We ordered take out from grub hub, and my husband…read morewent in and ended up with more items that weren't on the on line menu. Our order was huge and so worth it.