We both ordered the soltani kabab and masto moseer (yogurt with shallots). The soltani kabab…read moreincluding kabab barg and koobideh. The barg was quite chewy for my liking, but I liked the koobideh and yogurt a lot. Service was good and friendly.

Ehsani's Hot Kabob is the best Persian food we have found in St. Louis. I wish there were more…read morevegetarian options on the menu as I always have to order the Kashke Bademjoon, which is delicious but would like more options. My partner ordered the Vaziri which he said was amazing. The rice here is spectacular. We finished our meal with hot tea. We arrived a little early for dinner and the place was empty, but it did start to fill up more as it got later. The staff is very kind and the food came out pretty quickly. I will say this is on the pricier side when it comes to kabobs, but everything is very good.

little pakistani grocery store with a butcher shop and tiny space to eat , prolly 25 or so seats…read more the owner is there , super cool guy who genuinely likes to help customers. they have a buffet on tues wed and thursdays, wed is goat rib day . we liked the ground goat better than the ribs . if the ribs were grilled , they would be better , but they were baked and fell off the bone, too soft for us. The rest of the food was excellent . weve been back 4 times . and we'll keep coming. the gyros could use more meat. maybe offer extra meat as an option ?

On a very serious note, for afghan/paki/Indian type of food this place is my absolute favorite in…read morethe whole USA. They have a buffet with goat, lamb, chicken daily. The trick is that the Buffet is only on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30 - 2:45 PM (I know it's a very small window). In St.louis this place is truly my all time number one place to eat (it is considered a hole in the wall gem). Every day of the week the menu changes. The price is ridiculous fair so I tip very well to keep these guys in business and I have been eating here since 2016. I ask fellow reviewers who are in the food scene to check them out and write a review to keep them in business.

I absolutely loved this Mediterranean dining spot in West St. Louis County and I wish it was closer…read moreto me in Jeffco since I'd eat there often. I ordered the mixed grill and for a free appetizer they brought me a pita and trio of three pastes that I loved and was very tasty. The mixed grill was all the usual combination of skewed meats including beef kofta, lamb kabob skewer and chicken shish tarwook and wow! it was killer, and loved the side of deliciously spiced rice, grilled onion and tomato. I've lived and worked in the Middle East for years so I often miss the fine food I ate there so this was as close to the Middle East/Lebanese cuisine I've had in the St. Louis area. My server was friendly with great service and it didn't take long for my lunch but I wasn't in a hurry anyway. The decor is nice and I only wished they had freshly made ice tea instead of Lipton out of a bottle but happily they gave me fresh slices of lemon and a glass with ice for my tea.

Went to check out this place after a coworker recommended it to the bf, and so glad we did! Really…read moresurprised when we arrived on a Friday at 8 to an empty dining room, but oh well just meant best service ever just for us! No belly dancer that we saw even tho their website did advertise every first Friday there was a performance so not sure if the lack of crowd determines this or what, but maybe one night we will get lucky! We ordered falafel to start and I got the lamb kebab and my date ordered the chicken shawarma plate. Falafel was THE BEST I've had yet, and I wish it was endless. The yogurt sauce they are served with compliments them perfectly. My lamb kebab was cooked just like I like and I really enjoyed this meal. The chicken shawarma was also really good and both plates had ample portions. This was a great date place, We will be back!

A friend recommended this place as the "best Indian in STL" and they were sooo right! My partner…read moreand I stopped in for dinner on a weekday, and while the outside might look unassuming, the food was packed with flavor! They were decently busy for dinner with takeout orders and had plenty of inside seating. Our wait staff was very friendly and attentive to every table, taking great care of us. The inside was very classic and spacious, with plenty of room between tables. My partner and I started with the Aloo Pakora, garlic cheese naan, and the onion kulcha. This was a great way to start our experience as the waiter explained each dish to us, as well as the different sauces we could enjoy with it! For our entree, we got a generous portion of lamb biryani and chicken tikka masala. They confirmed what spice level we would like (1-5, with 1 being not hot and 5 being spicy). We got the 3 and thought it was the perfect spice level for us, as people that frequently enjoy spicy foods. To end, we got a ras malai for dessert, which is a cold dessert with milk and pistachios. It was the perfect way to cool down our tongues after the meal. We had plenty of food leftover to have for a 2nd dinner the next day as well, which is a plus!

I was blown away by the food at this unassuming little strip mall spot. Don't judge a book by its…read morecover... the interior was very cute. Everything we ordered was excellent! And the menu is huge so we will absolutely be back! There were several very kind men serving and all were just as nice as the next. Very happy to have discovered a new gem!

The food is always flavorful and absolutely delicious. I usually stick with my favorites--the…read morechicken wrap and fries, or the Signature chicken and rice plate (both are constant go-tos)-- today I tried the Pericini for the first time and WOW. Cheese-stuffed chicken nuggets... need I say more? Crispy, juicy, cheesy perfection. I'll definitely be ordering those again. I haven't had a single side dish or dessert here that I didn't love. Everything is consistently good, which is rare. On top of that, the service is always great and the restaurant is very clean, which makes the whole experience even better. If you're craving bold, flavorful food that actually delivers every time, this place is it. Highly recommend!

Oohhh! This place is flavor town!! First of all, the food…read moreis delicious! So much flavor. You can make it spicy or tone it down. The owners are amazing - so friendly, hospitable and welcoming.

We've been to Sameem's about 8-10 times over the years. The food experience has always been a solid…read more4.5-5.0. Super flavorful, freshly prepared food. We usually go as a family of 4 (all adults now; although we started to go when the kids were in high school). We love the Lamb Curry (both my sons' favorite), the Beriani, the Qabelli Palau, and Chicken Teekha Masala. The Sambosas are great starters. The chutney they serve with bbq the Naan is a family favorite. To steal a line from Frank's Red Hot Sauce "We put that sh*tuff on everything ". Finally, when we have room (and sometimes even when we don't), we get the rice pudding. The service is usually good, but not necessarily great. It's always personable and genuine; just sometimes a little slower than expected. Also the place (opened circa 2005) is showing its age a bit and needs a little TLC. It's very clean; it just needs a little refreshening in certain high traffic areas. The takeout/delivery business seemed good on the Sunday night we went there, but the in-store business was pretty quiet. However, it was one of those sub-20 degree nights, so I'm hoping that was the reason for the lack of in-person dining. Go there are experience some really great food and let's keep this gem of a locally owned restaurant in business. Based on food alone on out most recent experience, I'd rate it 5 stars; service and ambiance probably should drag it down a bit, but I'm still going with a 5-star review, because for the food and flavor it produces, it deserves a strong review and some positive energy to keep people trying this great food and supporting this local business.

I love Afghan food a lot and I enjoyed Sameem and would recommend it but will say it's not going to…read morebe a mainstay restaurant like the Afghan Kebab House restaurant that's my favorite Afghan/Mid-Eastern food in St. Louis although Sameem is not as expensive and is still very high quality. I enjoyed my Spicy Chicken Soltani kebab platter that came with a spiced biryani rice with raisins and very good. I started with Pashtun salad that was small but fine for the $5 price. The naan bread on the side is different than the typical type of Indian naan but still tastes good. The service was pretty slow and I wasn't in a big rush but was getting ready to walk out after almost 15 minutes of waiting when a server came by. Good thing because 2 more minutes of waiting and I would've been out the door. The restaurant isn't the greatest inside but will do, nothing fancy.

The food and service are amazing! The kabsa, mansaf, and gyro are the best. I've been visiting…read moreregularly for a couple of years.

Still looking for great Mediterranean food and found Classic Red Hot Albasha (CRHA). Located in…read moreChesterfield, MO CRHA is definitely a hidden hot spot since it took us twice to find the location. Located in a strip mall, CRHA has great food and a very diverse menu. While we visited for Mediterranean food based on Yelp Army reviews, several patrons were visiting and ordering their version of Chicago Hot Dogs. I know that may appear unusual, but CRHA not only serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine, but also traditional American food like burgers, wraps as well as hot dogs. (Try the Lemon Seasoned fries!). I was excited to see traditional items like shawarma, fattoush salad, hummus and other delicious foods. Restaurant was very clean but does have limited seating. Not sure if large groups could reserve seating but recommend calling ahead. Classic Red Hot Albasha is a great place and if you're in the area will provide a delicious experience. Will be back!!

What a hidden gem! The only thing u don't like about this place is that it's not open on the…read moreweekends. But during the week, it's an amazing take out spot with tons of options for vegetarians. Some of their most popular dishes like the butter chicken and chicken tikkah masala can be done with falafel instead. And the saffron rice that comes with is *chefs kiss.* Last night, they talked my husband into getting the Dubai chocolate baklava and it was an amazing cap to our meal!

The owner is really friendly and will help you pick out your food. I've had the beef kebab plate…read moreover rice with salad and pita, the egglplant over rice, and the gyro sandwich. The beef kebab was seasoned and grilled really well. My favorite is definitely the eggplant. This is a casual dining place so don't expect a really fancy decor. It's humble but clean.

What a find this was!…read more See pictures for the interior feel of the place. That's the only down side. Small place, feels more like a place to order take out. Not really conducive to eat in, it's not a totally comfortable vibe. But we did! As well as a few other people that came at the same time. The service was great! Server guy, I'm not sure what to call him, was extremely attentive, personable and did pretty much all the running around while we were there. He handled all the tables, handled the people picking up food for take out, and did it all smoothly. The food really was amazing. Again, see the pictures I posted. We over ordered, on purpose, to try a little of a lot of things. The corn soup was different, but good. Seems to be a mix of a few cans of cream corn, broth, and a few chicken bits (if you ordered chicken). We found it pleasant. The fried spinach was amazing. The yellow curry was amazing. The Mongolian beef was amazing. Thank you for the rice, there was quite a bit of it and the fried shrimp (I forget the official name...fried shrimp?) off the appetizer menu) was AMAZING. We will definitely go back. Even if it's just take out. I must say....we took the left overs home and they made the trip just fine and were still good as left overs. Highly recommend. Let me know what you think, leave a compliment give me a "helpful" so I know you liked it!

Reasonable lunch menu Chicken dishes had reasonable cuts of…read moremeat The fried rice had a burned oil flavor and smell The lack of online ordering made it necessary to order in person as a complete menu was not listed online Seemed like a reasonable replacement for our favorite that has changed formats.

Took my family of 6 here. The portions were huge and the prices were incredible. The food was the…read moretrue highlight though. Amazing and fresh flavors. If you like Mediterranean, this is a must stop when in St Peters. Th kiddos loved us as much as my wife and I did. The lamb kabob was a huge hit with our son.

I was craving shawarma and ordered from here instead of my usual go-to (golden chicken). I tried…read morethe chicken shawarma wrap and the veggie app sampler. Both were plenty of food and at a very good value. The shawarma was definitely not my favorite that I've ever had, but I will say it was absolute FULL of chicken. The baba ganoush and hummus were perfection. I have dined in here before as well, and the service is always excellent. The restaurant is very large as well, very good for large groups.