What an amazing dining experience! From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by bright,…read morewelcoming people who are eager to offer great recommendations. The posh design and atmosphere make you feel like you've stepped into another world. The food absolutely lived up to the ambiance. The beef kabobs were incredible--perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and served in just the right portion. The hummus was smooth and delicious, pairing wonderfully with the meal, and the chicken plate was equally satisfying. My favorite, though, was the welcome soup. The flavors burst in your mouth with the very first bite, setting the tone for the entire experience. Overall, it was a memorable meal with exceptional food, beautiful surroundings, and outstanding service. I can't wait to go back!

What a delicious treat if you are wondering what to order definitely go on a day where they have…read morethe buffet. The hummus and the tzatziki were excellent- great salads, the beef wrapped in olive leaves was my favorite and they even stuff for the picky/ kiddos. Everything thing I tried was delicious. Excellent service. Beautiful decor.

The food was amazing the service was awesome and fast the people that took the order was kind…read moreenough to give us some options to help choose what to order since all the food is so good.

I'm a sucker for a good lunch spot and had been to this place before but didn't to review it…read more Finally had extra time to go today and check it out again. The aroma when you walk in this place is incredible. The air is filled with spices and aromas of cooked meat. The staff was incredibly helpful on recommendations. The seating is a mix of tables and Mediterranean/middle eastern themed. I ended up with the crispy chicken shawarma wrap. I believe they put sumac on the outside of the wrap and grill it into the bread. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and such a great bite. The best part for me was the baklava. I eat at a lot of local gyro places and have had baklava from most of them. This was the best baklava I have ever had! Can't wait to go back and get a mixed platter to try out more things.

This restaurant feels like home away from home. I am not Uzbek nor have I ever claimed to be Uzbek,…read morebut I feel truly one with the community after this culinary experience. Service was amazing. Our waitress was precious and consistently checked up on the table. I nearly wanted her to come sit down with us and share a plate. The ambiance was one that was calming, relaxing, and peaceful. I will undoubtedly be back.

We had a res at another place that couldn't seat us, so we took a flyer on Osh. So glad we did!…read more We walked in on a Sat nite without a res and were seated quickly. They brought us water and warm flatbread with labneh. It was a great way to start the evening. Our server recommended the lamb dumplings and the chicken kabob. We ordered that plus the Uzbek bread and a lamb sambosa. The sambosa was delicious; flaky dough and minced well spiced lamb. The chicken kabob was delectable; tender, well spiced, and served with sumac onions and other accompaniments. The lamb dumplings (think big manti or momos) were fantastic; again, well spiced lamb and tender dough, served with a really lovely yogurt sauce. Service was fast and friendly. We paid about $80 Inc tip for this feast. Highly recommended; give Uzbek food a try!

Delicious and authentic Persian food! There is a kebab or mix plate here for everyone - carnivores,…read morepescatarians and vegetarians alike! The restaurant is well established and doesn't rely on frills and gimmicks to attract their clientele. Lots of brown and neutrals dominate the aesthetic - cultural decor and an occasional tv can be spotted along the walls. All the kebabs are well seasoned and full of flavor. The meat is both crispy and juicy. The complimentary pita is served warm and is pillowy soft. Some of my favorite hidden gems on this menu are on the appetizer list. Don't skip over the chefs appetizer with creamy cheese, olives, herbs and ground walnuts! I also love the light but flavorful white bean soup with tomato broth and generous chunks of chicken.

House of Kabob is a well-known Persian restaurant in South Nashville quite popular with the diverse…read morelocal population. They maintain an impressively enormous menu with just about every style of kabob on the planet! They also serve lamb shanks, gyros, and falafel among other options. The lamb is extraordinarily tender and pretty tasty, although the flavor isn't nearly as good as the best I've eaten in the Middle East. But I have unfairly high standards as a world traveler. The beef dishes are very good too, but again, not the best I've had. The service is fantastic with welcoming employees who make you feel right at home. House of Kabob is a worthy stop if you love Persian cuisine.

Dining experience! Lyra was recommended to us by a Nashville native, and I am always more than…read morehappy to make my way over to East Nashville for some good food and a local business. Everything is meant to be share style on the menu, and so we opted to do a few starting dips with pita bread as well as some salads and two main dishes. The pita bread was honestly the highlight of my night! It was made fresh and it was so simple, but so delectable on its own, even without the hummus, which was also delicious. I think this is one of the best places you can go for good appetizers. I felt that the meat was good, but not as stand out as the hummus and the asparagus salad. I would love to come back for the pita bread alone. The service was exceptional, with an attentive and friendly staff.

This place was ... fine. Two years ago I made a reservation and they called and cancelled it due to…read moreweather without an option to move me inside, so I wrote them off (I wanted to impress friends but thankfully another spot got us in). Decided to give it another try and probably won't go back. I think I'll give 4 stars because it's probably some people's favorite place but I'd probably rank it lower. Was good but honestly boring. I can get the same meal but better up the street on Gallatin with more decor, great staff, and more reasonable prices. It was pretty slow even with only a few tables taken on a week night. The explanation of the menu items wasn't clear even after asking (I don't think the staff member was fully knowledgeable on the ingredients) so we just picked what sounded okay and went with it.

One of my most recommended spots in Nashville for authentic flavors & great service…read more Hungry? Show up ready to feast on a large selection of mezze, entrees, sides, and more. I'm a sucker for lamb so I always get some version of it and am never disappointed. I've gone with one person and with a large group. They're always so accommodating to make sure everyone fits at the table like family. Inside is no frills, but warm and inviting. Feels like you're eating at someone's house.

My wife saw this dish online called a Testi Kababi and wanted to try it so we went for lunch. It's…read morea clay pot covered with bread and they cut the bread off of the top tableside. I thought that was cool and all of the food we tried was Very good, fresh and flavorful. The staff were nice and friendly and the food came out in about 15 minutes. They serve Cold Apps, Hot Apps, Entrees, Salads, Pasta, Sandwiches, Shawarma, Vegetarian Dishes, Kabobs, Desserts and they also do a Family Style Menu if you Group Dine in a private room. You may have to reserve that room. I would call first for that option. They have been serving Turkish and Kurdish Cuisine for over 20 years, so they know what they're doing. They are located about 13 minutes out of Nashville down Nolensville Road close to the Nashville Zoo. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. To finish the review I will say they aslo cater and there is plenty of free parking. Enjoy!

5As is a Greek/Palestinian restaurant just north of Kroger on HWY 53 and it's fantastic, named…read moreafter the family of 5 that own it. Best Gyro in Huntsville/Madison county. Their selection is really nice from lamb/beef or chicken gyro to eggplant stew. They have platters and salads and french fries too. Their apps are great especially the cumber salad ( like tzatziki) and hummus and babaganoush. Most things come with pita bread. Their baklava is excellent. Many people order takeout but eating is pleasant with the Greek decor. Everything is made to order as you watch. Please visit this small family owned restaurant. Their only drawback is every thing is served on disposable dishes. But I give them a break on that cuz it's a small operation with no time for washing dishes. Oh, they are closed Sunday-Tuesday.

We stopped by 5A's Restaurant on our way from Ardmore to Huntsville. A co-worker recommended this…read morerestaurant and we decided to get takeout. I know my way around Greek and Persian restaurants and was excited to try out the foods. We ordered Classic Gyros, fries, Greek salad, Eggplant Stew (Khoresh Bademjan), and Chicken Kabob (Kabob Koobideh Morgh) at the counter. The man behind the counter was curt with customers. He had a regular that he told to sit down when the man came inside for his to go order. I say regular because when his to go order was ready they chatted for a few minutes about personal business. The restaurant was not full when we arrived. There were 5 customers waiting for food when we placed our to go order. 45 minutes later when we left there were 4 customers waiting for food. I noticed an employee walk to the restrooms with a phone in hand. Phones aren't sterile and coming back from the restroom the employee was on the phone. I couldn't see from my vantage point whether employees were wearing gloves. The man who took orders handled credit cards and money and then touched drink cups by the rim. I am sure this happens all the time. I don't see employees with phones and the person taking orders and handling money most of the time so when I see hands touching money or cards and then the drink cup rims my brain says to ask for a clean cup. We did not order drinks to go. Now to the food. Gyros and fries were ok. The pitas weren't toasted so the tzatziki sauce made the pitas squishy. I could not taste the gyro meat as the portion was small. The Greek Salad and dressing was average. Eggplant stew with rice and salad was good and had more cinnamon than I am accustomed to. The chicken kabob came with basmati rice and salad and it was good. This restaurant is between Huntsville and Ardmore. They serve a variety of foods and have a loyal following. We will stop by again to try out other foods. It could have been an off day. For the money the portion sizes are small. If there were more meat in the gyros and more salad in the to go box I would have considered another star.

Back again! This time trying two pita wraps. Tenderloin Saijji and Chicken Ghallabi. Paid 50c extra…read moreto add hummus to the latter pita wrap. Had to get Shish Kofta and Hummus Tabouleh again. Current manager didn't know how S. K. designed the SPICY Chicken Crème Chop, so I decided to come back another time. Edit: Chicken Ghallabi is amazing. Stir fried chicken and vegetables, well marinated. It does include Mediterranean rice, which is seasoned wonderfully but it is therefore not keto or low carb. Still recommended. But the new favorite is the tenderloin Saijji. Well flavored tenderloin with on OUT of this world BOLD TANGY sauce. This is a unique moth sensation. 'Not spicy. Must try for anyone! Highly recommended.

This one is a hard one to rate. Went here with the wife and child for lunch on a weekend. The…read moreplace was pretty dead (which was nice because it eas very quiet), but the staff was nice and greeted us immediately. We were the only customers. They serve Pepsi products and do not offer alcohol, but do have a large selection of fresh fruit juices. This is not a gyro place - if you want a gyro, you will be disappointed. This is an Mediterranean place that offers a lot of middle eastern dishes; pitas, shwarmma, hummus, tabbouleh etc. The meats are heavily spiced; they offer lamb which is nice. All the servings were huge when it came to rice and fries, you won't leave hungry. I didn't think the prices were bad ($50+ tip) for 2 adults and a kid; I ordered an extra pita to try out the Sajji beef. The spices and flavors are strong and might not be your cup of tea but the staff was super friendly and nice, they gave us fresh warm bread on the way out. Give it a shot.