I love Beirut. It has quickly became one of my favorite local spots…read more It's great for both sit-down and takeout. Their online ordering system is super easy to use, and ordering in person is just as smooth. The menu has such a good variety, everything from fresh salads to wraps and kebab plates. Honestly, everything I've tried has been so good. The garlic sauce is a must, it's incredible. My go-to is the shawarma unwrapped because you get a huge portion and can build it exactly how you want. The food is fantastic and the portions are very generous. The space is clean with plenty of seating, and the staff is amazing. They're so friendly and always make sure you have everything you need.

The restaurant was smaller than it looked from the outside - a handful of tables are a available,…read morebut I think during peak hours you might need to take your food to-go. Ambiance was ok - more of a diner style. Very casual. High chairs available, which was a plus for us. I got the gyro wrap and my husband got the Lebanese wrap ( not pictured). The gyro wrap was pretty good, and I loved the garlic sauce that it came with. However, the fries they came with were a bit on the soggier side - not crispy and not too much flavor. The Lebanese wrap had good flavor but it was smaller than my husband and I were expecting. It was probably half the size of my gyro wrap since it was thinner. My kids liked the grilled chicken place and rice that they had. The chicken had great flavor. The portions overall though are on the smaller side, especially when compared to restaurants in Minneapolis or St. Paul. Food was pretty good, but nothing out of the ordinary. I liked it overall though and thought it was a fun and different option to try in the south suburbs.

A rare absolute perfect 5. Oh my. You NEED to come here and grab the chicken shawarma. It's saucy,…read morejuicy, zesty, zingy, and the best bite you'll have. I was not anticipating it. My partner and I were super tired and needed a quick dinner. This wrap brought us up, and levitated us. We both were upset we hadn't tried this place sooner! From what I heard from him, the shop is cozy and cute, family-owned vibes. Definitely check it out! We had it to go, and will be going again.

Let's start with the positives! The atmosphere is cute and very clean. I like that they have games…read moreto play while you wait for food. The server was nice. The crispy chicken shawarma was good as well. I wasn't a a big fan of chicken 65 ( which were boneless buffalo wings), za'atar fries ( maybe could have added feta or lemon zest to it), and the garlic naan was sad and floppy. Overall cute place with okay food.

We came here because the reviews (at the time of this post) on Google were 4.6 and 3.8 on Yelp…read more First thing to note is that the parking is in the back on the building. The place has a rustic Middle Eastern vibe but it's not kept well. The table we first got had food stains on the table cloth and a dirty fur coat on the wall. We decided to move to a different table. I saw food on other tables as well. The owner spent most of the time in the back talking to someone than waiting on us. We didn't get silverware until the main course and never got water. I went to the fridge in the front after our meal was done because we were tired of waiting and thirsty. The falafel is the best thing that we had. It was fresh but a bit oil. It had a nice crunch to it and the flavor profile was good. The sauce with it was average but good. The mixed grilled platter was underwhelming. The best meat was the lamb. There wasn't much flavor in the chicken and the other meat was too dry. I think the veggies were a bit too chard for my liking. The shawarma was not that great. It seamed as if it was chicken chunks and not the properly cooked. The flavor was not great either. There's nothing given as a side or sauce. There's bottles of ketchup on the tables but they looked not too appealing to use. Instead of napkins, you get Kleenex. While the food can be good. I would recommend ordering takeout from here. As a small business I wish nothing but the best and hope the owner cleans up the place more and improves the customer service.

It is very rare i would give 5 stars to a restaurant but the owner in this restaurant made it above…read moreand beyond! A very humble and nice man! Makes you feel like home. First he welcomed us with free middle eastern coffee called karak. Its dark black coffee with cardamom. We ordered the lamb kabob platter , hammus and pita bread. The food is delicious, hearty ,freshly made and authentic. And then comes the generous part! He came out with generous amount of free fried chicken for my friend and for me with freshly made baba ganoush and warm fresh pita bread! Not just that, he also gave us soda for free! Such a kind man with great hospitality. Even if it wasnt for the free food, i would still rate this restaurant highest because of the delicious food and such a humble and kind owner who makes you feel at home. You must visit atleast once to experience it.

Babani's is the first Kurdish restaurant in MN. The interior is lovely. No matter where you look…read morethere is something worth seeing. Every bite of food I have had from here has be very good. I always start with the Dowjic soup. The first time I tasted it would be a favorite for life. The service is always kind and welcoming. You won't happy with anything you order, but start with the soup.

First time here and it was a fun experience. Love the simple decor of the restaurant. Didn't know…read morethat it was a restaurant from passing by every time I would go to the Girl Scout Service Center and glad that I finally tried it. Will definitely go back to try other dishes. The service was great and friendly. Prices are reasonable. If you're not big on tart food, then don't get the dowjic soup because it has a lot of lemon juice. The soup was good with bread to tame down the tartness. The food was flavorful and not overpowering with spices like Indian cuisine.

Chains need reviews, too I'm a big fan of this one…read moreThey gots the fiber What do most all fast food restaurants have in common? They do not have any menu items with a significant amount of fiber. Given my history of diverticulitis, I am always trying to make sure that I get plenty of fiber every day. Naf Naf is like the Super Colon Blow of fast food restaurants. I always do a make your own bowl with hummus, chicken shawarma, cabbage, onions and pickles. Take that intestines! Pro-tip if you are dining in: ask for a lid and mix up the contents of your bowl. Way better that way for my money.

My son has to stop at Naf Naf everytime we go through Minneapolis, so this time was no exception…read more He would give this a 6/5 if he was reviewing, but I am so I had a few things to note. First of all, we had difficulty ordering. My son wanted the pita wrap, but the lady behind the counter was not an English-speaker, so he tried to order directly as stated on the menu "Build your own with a pita" but she thought he wanted a wrap and a pita. We eventually had to get a second person and then a third to get it taken care of. That's the only downside. The location is super easy to get to, tons of parking. Pricing is reasonable, and the food is delicious. Every time we stop, my son gives me a bite and I wish I had gotten it to. The chicken shawarma is his favorite and it is awesome! You gotta try it if you've never had shawarma.

We're in the area to support a neighboring Somali eatery. ICE protest going in full force on the…read morestreet, taking up an intersection with cries of the community. We got to that door just as the owners were closing up shop, so we asked for a nearby suggestion and were directed down the block, to the other side of the protest. My friend promptly forgot the name of the suggested eatery, and I was busy focusing on the protest and feeling so deeply proud of our community, so we simply meandered before arriving at Hamdi. Abdiladif had such a bright, warm grin spread across his face as he welcomed us into the space and led us to a back table that you wouldn't think there was a fight for human rights occurring right beyond the walls. Or rather, it's possible that he realizes that, yes, there was, and every voice outside and every visitor inside is proof of where this community stands in this fight. Yeah, okay, that'd be reason for me to grin, too. The menu was simple. A few protein options. A few vegetarian dishes. A few drinks. A complimentary cup of Somalian tea that you could refill at will at a station conveniently located at the middle corner between the two dining rooms. No prices beside the menu items, which was puzzling. Abdiladif was so friendly and happy to answer our many curious questions, offer clarifications and suggestions. We ordered the two goat dishes. One ended up being out of a key component, likely the happy result of several tables filling up before ours, so we ended up with two of the same goat dish. They weren't really named, so "goat" was all we went off of on the menu. My friend paired his with the spaghetti, while mine was with chapati, hummus, and creamed veggies. My friend ordered mango juice. The sweetened Somalian tea was plenty delightful for me. We both preferred the creamed veggies in the same bite as the hummus. The chapati seemed somewhat dry and needed the hummus. The goat was decently flavorful and tender, though not juicy. My friend struggled a bit with the larger bones on his pieces. We both loved the tea so much that we continued chatting while sipping on one last sweet refill, after learning that a dessert menu no longer existed. Before we leave, I leave my jacket and to-go container of lamb meat at our table to use the restroom. I return to my jacket missing. Baffled, I figure my friend had grabbed it. I turn to grab the to-go box and go pay on my way out. As I turn back towards the main dining room, a diner from a neighboring table within the room runs back in and makes a beeline for me. He's holding my jacket, folded tidily. Sheepish, he explained that he thought I'd forgotten it and had run out of the restaurant with it to look for me. It's unfortunate that painful times like these exist, but it's also beautiful to see community come together in light of that dark. There are several Somali places in this area, many other ethnic spaces to support in the Twin Cities. My friends and I look forward to getting to know a great many more.

This place has GREAT food, and very attentive service. Very vegetarian-friendly, there were several…read moreoptions to pick from if you don't eat meat or fish. We will be back

Hakim is a very helpful and attentive server…read more The food was delicious! We are visiting from Oklahoma and found the restaurant convenient and enjoyable.

Great spot in the North metro! I went back when they'd first opened to see what it was like…read more They have a lot of shawarma, rice bowl, and gyro/pita wraps available. I would have liked to see larger portions but fresh and yummy with great Mediterranean flavors. The staff onsite was super friendly and welcoming, and even suggested the banana pudding - which ended up being one of my favorite things I got!

As soon as a friend recommended this spot during our trip to the twin cities, I knew I had to try…read moreit. My husband and I shared: - Beauty and the Buffalo Bowl - Wagyu Shawarma Pizza - Tahini Date Shake The bowl was hands down my favorite. I love hummus bowls and this one didn't disappoint. It had really unique flavors. The chicken was delicious. The pita bites it's served with are fantastic too. I also enjoyed the pizza, but it was a little heavy on the meat for me, so I'd probably pick a different one next time. My only regret is not trying some of their state fair specific items while we were there. I now have fomo.

Pure joy to be here, eating the yummiest hummus bowl, mini pitas. We first learn about babas from…read morethe state fair several years ago and it has been our go to spot each year to explore their new food items. I finally got a chance to check the actual restaurant out. I love everything about it. The seasonal drinks are refreshing and delicious. Warm pita is like eating clouds. We had about 4 order worths of pita haha. Clean restroom and kids friendly.

Very disappointing experience…read more I ordered two chicken shawarmas through DoorDash about 15 minutes before arriving and received confirmation that the restaurant had accepted my order. When I arrived, the place was completely empty and the employee was not busy at all. He had not even started my order. I clearly told him my name was Alex and that I was there to pick up my DoorDash order. He checked his phone and told me it would take another 6-7 minutes, but I ended up waiting about 15 more minutes. What concerned me even more was the food preparation. I watched the employee take prepared meat out of the refrigerator and handle and pull it apart with his bare hands. The whole process looked very unsanitary. When my food was finally handed to me, I opened it immediately and discovered that it was not my order at all. Instead of two chicken shawarmas, I received plates of rice and meat. The employee then told me he thought I was a different customer, even though I had already clearly given him my name. After approximately 30 minutes of waiting, my actual order still had not been prepared. I asked to cancel because I did not have another 15 minutes to wait, but he refused and tried to convince me that the incorrect food was "similar" to what I ordered. Extremely slow, careless service and very concerning food-handling practices. I would not return.

Absolutely the worst dining experience I've ever had. This place seriously needs a health…read moreinspection immediately. The employee serving us refused to accept card payments and acted very sketchy about the whole situation. The restaurant itself was filthy it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. The food prep and service areas were completely unsanitary. To make matters worse, the employee never changed gloves and was also handling food with bare hands. The food was being pulled from random buckets and foil containers, which made everything feel extremely unsafe. We ended up throwing our food away and leaving. Completely disgusting experience.

Fast paced and great food! Line could be a little long at the register but it's all worth it. I…read morepersonally didn't have to wait long to get my food but my friend had to for his falafel burger! I got chicken shawarma plate with Greek salad on the side. Everything tastes fresh and portion is really good! My only complaint is that chicken was too salty. Grilled veggies were also delicious. Vibes are just regular diner vibes but they have booths at the back if you want more privacy. Street parking is available but limited due to construction in the area.

Always delivers great food and a good vibe…read more We get take out and have friends who have done catering. Hummus, falafel and the chocolate dessert was awesome. Except way more than market rate! Enjoy. Parking on street and lots of other shops nearby.