Love this place! Such good food and iced teas! We discovered it last year on our way from Virginia…read moreto Horseheads, NY. We were looking for a place that had organic foods and had vegan options on their menu. We returned on our way up this year. Still so good! Yes, they are open for lunch even if it doesn't look like it from the parking lot. Just go in and enjoy, their door is open.

From the moment we walked in the door we knew this place was special. Set in a charming two story…read morehistoric house we entered from the back where an outdoor deck with seating was present and walked into an inviting dining room that had about 8+ tables - the atmosphere peaceful, intimate, warm, and inviting. Tatiana herself greeted us and sat us at a perfect table in the corner where we could look out at the restaurant. The food matched the first impression - presentation was superb! We started with the appetizer of chicken meatballs - 6 delicious bites to share. Flavor was on spot and the white sauce sweet yet savory. Next cam our dinners. Each served with soup (Ukranian borscht), lovely mixed salad, and homemade dinner rolls - to die for! We started with the Ukranian Ice Tea - and first for me. And now a staple! It had a hint of fruit tones, not too sweet, very cold, and refreshing! I had 2 glasses. We ordered the Ukranian Stew which comes with Ukrainian rice (another fabulous staple - I will add this as an additional side dish to any ongoing visits we make, it's that good). The sauce on the stew was perfectly seasoned as well - with a hint of cardamom and perhaps cinnamon? It was a perfect blend of savory with hint of sweetness to compliment the chicken, chicken sausage, beef tips, vegetables, and more that made up the stew. The sauce was worthy of a spoon to ensure every morsel was consumed - with bread to wipe the bowl clean! The portion sizes are generous as well. The second entre was the Colosseum Tortellini Combo with chicken, chicken sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers and cheese tortellini all tossed in a Asiago Alfredo Marinera sauce. A other enjoyable dish. While we did not have dessert, the selections looked equally scrumptious! We will try the pumpkin cheesecake when we return. This is a family run business. Ash is the Chef, Tatiana runs the front if the house. They have a second floor dinkng space that can seat up to 50! Great spot for special event or party. Even Tatiana's mother participates with her dessert baking. Both Ash & Tatian were delightful. It was like being invited to a friend's home for a feast! Highly recommend trying. I know we will return to try numerous other items on the menu.

Stopped in while visiting my daughter in town. She loves the food there.... I must say it did not…read moredisappoint.... The food was awesome! Will absolutely be back soon!!

What a gem!! I was visiting family & knew I had to stop here. I love the fact that you select the…read moreIngredients you want in your meal. The staff worked quickly & they were friendly. You can either eat there or take your food to go. Very casual seating Inside. The food was absolutely delicious. The sauces were amazing too!!

Came here with my fiancé and family for lunch. It was very good. We each got something different,…read morebut I was only able to get a picture of my food. I had chicken shish tawooq. It was very tasty. It came with fries or rice and then a choice of two sides. I went with hummus and babaghanoush. Service was friendly too. You order at the counter and then they bring out your food. Very reasonable prices as well.

The owners are so nice and welcoming. The food was soooo good!! I will definitely be backread more

Service is fast. Food is excellent, very flavorful, and filling. We've been back a couple of…read more times. Highly recommend.

Always my go-to after watching the game at the bar! It's basically 2 meals for me every time when I…read moreorder a chicken gyro, so the portion is huge! Definitely lots of chicken in the gyro and tastes better with both sauces (red and white). Also, it's bigger than the photo presented

Always good food and friendly staff…read more Have not tried a lot of things because my favorites never disappoint.

I was pleasantly surprised by this spot. It sits in a strip mall and from the outside doesn't look…read morelike much, but the inside is modern, warm, and inviting. I started off with their spinach pie. It was what I would describe as a roll studded with sauteed spinach and onions and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. When asking the waitress, I asked if it would be similar to spanakopita, she said it was, but the heavy doughy bread was not really what I had hoped for or expected. Was it good, yes. Would I order it again, no. For my main I went with the Lamb Kebab in Pita. Grilled lamb, lettuce, tomato, parsley, onions, and a light hummus spread. The lamb was a little chewy but the flavors of the fresh vegetables and the seasoned lamb blended well together. I am not always the biggest fan of hummus and find that it tends to be too gritty for my texture pallet. However, this spread was mixed with a creamy sauce of some kind that really brought out the flavor without that grittiness that you sometimes find in hummus. The food came out fast, from the time we sat down till we finished our food it was just under an hour. So overall a good experience. When it came time to pay, we never received an itemized bill, we were just given a total. Later on, doing the math, we found that for the two bills at our table, both were considerably different than the prices listed on the menu, even after adding on the standard 6% tax. Based on the differences, we can only assume that the prices listed on the menu and website are no longer the actual price of the meal. Or, both our bills just happened to be messed up. We can't really say. But that alone for me changed this from a 5 star experience to a 3. The Grill is listed as a 5.2 currently on my Beli, and again, for me I do not like transparency on pricing or total charges but the food itself and the ambiance is a really nice experience.

If you want to elevate your healthy dining experience, Chop Shish Mediterranean is the place for…read moreyou. A gem of a locally independent place for healthy yet delicious food choices. One of the owners, Baran, takes the time to explain Mediterranean options and how he purchases the highest-quality olive oil when he shops for the restaurant. What we chose for our second time experience: Appetizer: We decided on the Sauced Eggplant Entrees: Hubby chose the Branzino, and I chose the chicken kebab. There are extensive lamb choices and vegetarian offerings. I like dining here earlier in the week when it's not so busy. Today, I got the scoop on the large mural in the BYOB restaurant. Marden's Tower/Kiz Kulesi, a prominent landmark currently an observational tower, sits on an island on the Asian side of Istanbul. There is plenty of parking behind the restaurant, and You Can Dine Al fresco if you choose.

The worst experience I have ever had the food smells the place too the vegetables are not fresh and…read morethe lamb was not good And he put a tip and service in top of the check with more than 10$

We're from Connecticut and came to the Allentown area for a Spartan Race at Blue Mountain Ski…read moreResort. After a long drive, the three of us were starving and wanted something healthy. Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine had great reviews, so we decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did. We arrived around 5:30 PM, and the restaurant was already busy. The phone was ringing constantly with takeout orders, which is always a good sign. The husband and wife owners greeted us warmly, seated us right away, and brought complimentary water while we looked over the menu. We started with the hummus and pita along with the cheese cigars. Both were outstanding. We were told the hummus is made from fresh chickpeas that are slowly cooked rather than canned, and you can absolutely taste the difference. It was incredibly smooth, creamy, and easily some of the best hummus I've ever had. The fresh pita was the perfect complement. Two people in our group ordered the chicken kebabs with rice and the fresh tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad. I ordered the chicken shawarma with rice. It was my first time having authentic chicken shawarma, and it was phenomenal. Everything was seasoned perfectly, fresh, and full of flavor. I honestly can't imagine how anyone could leave a negative review after eating here. From the moment we walked in until the time we left, the food, service, and hospitality were exceptional. If we weren't racing the next morning, I definitely would have tried one of their cheesecakes. The blueberry and pistachio both looked incredible, and judging by the quality of everything else, I'm sure they would have been just as amazing. Before we left, we spent a few minutes talking with the husband, and it only reinforced how much pride they take in what they do. Allentown is lucky to have a restaurant like this. We have nothing comparable where we're from in Connecticut, and if we lived nearby, this would become a regular stop without question.

An incredible meal from start to finish. I started with the spanakopita. Flaky, doughy, rich olive…read moreoil flavor with spinach intertwined. Honestly, this alone is worth a visit and to me was the star of my food experience here. For my main I ordered the beef and lamb gyro platter. Sometimes lamb can be a little gamey but not this lamb. It was slow cooked for 48hr to achieve a deep garlicky flavor that was just decadent. The meet was tender and the rice fresh and the right ratio of sticky but firm. Finally I ended with the baklava. Flakey crunchy and sweet. This was a classic way to end a Mediterranean meal and it did not disappoint. While this place is in a strip mall, do not let the location fool you. The inside is tastefully decorated in an elegant understated way. The service was top tier. Our waiter was attentive, talked to us about the dishes we ordered, and had a genuine friendliness to him. If you are looking for Mediterranean food or just to try something new, I would highly recommend that you check out this spot.

Amazing food and super friendly service. Healthy food and delicious--I will definitely be there…read moreagain.

Defintely between 3 and 4 stars, fresh and healthy options, nothing bad but nothing great, tasty…read morewith a good amount of options