Dare I say... the best falafel of my life? YES. Indeed it was! My partner and I shared dolmas and a…read morehummus & falafel plate. I have no notes. My only recommendation is that you get to Golden Falafel ASAP to experience the joy of a perfectly prepared falafel! Crispy exterior with a melt in your mouth interior... packed with flavor! Just a wonderful experience all around!

UPDATE AGAIN (8/24/26): they're actually still open. I was over there again and decided to check…read moreone last time, and what do you know, the owner was there and I talked to him briefly. He said he was indeed open for business, and he had just gone to Morocco for a while. So I'm giving a one-star deduction for no mention of this anywhere, no signs on the door, no website updates, nothing. That's why I thought they had closed for good. But I'm glad they are back and I will be too, since I enjoyed the food when I visited previously. Better communication would be a very good thing though.

I have never had Lebanese food before. The meat was tender and the seasonings were delicious. The…read moreatmosphere was so welcoming. The service was fast and everyone was so nice.

The food at Yahya's Mediterranean Grill was amazing. It tasted so delicious. The staff and service…read morewas fantastic. It is a great small restaurant family business and we will for sure be back again

A little neighborhood gem! It's a small operation so be prepared to wait (a long time) but in the…read moreend, it is worth it. I find their meats are tender and well seasoned, even the seafood (try the shrimp!) They're very generous with the saffron rice which I like. And the portion is healthy without being overboard. Since it's a family run business, the staff is very friendly and would be happy to answer any questions.

This is a great hidden gem in a Lakewood strip mall! We ordered a couple of the platters for the…read moretable to share. They were served with a cucumber tomato salad with a deliciously light dressing. This salad, the tabbouleh and falafel were highlights for me. The falafel was fried fresh so it was light and fluffy inside but crispy outside. The shawarma and gyro meat were tasty too. My only complaint was that I wish there was more cauliflower on the vegetable plate. The decor is fun with vibrant couch cushions for the booths. We noticed most people came to pickup takeout orders, but service was good for our dine-in experience. I look forward to returning to try the shawarma pita and hopefully learn more about the business!

Asli Mediterranean Grill is easily one of our favorite Mediterranean restaurants in the Denver…read morearea. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Everything we've tried has been excellent, portions are generous, and the service is always friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is also a big part of why we like coming here. It feels warm, clean, modern, and comfortable, and it works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for a nice dinner with family or friends. What I really like about Asli is that it feels authentic and consistent. The grilled meats are full of flavor, the sides are fresh, and everything tastes like it was made with care. Asli is definitely one of those local places that deserves more attention. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and a restaurant we keep coming back to. Highly recommend Asli Mediterranean Grill if you're looking for great Mediterranean food in the Denver area.

This place is definitely overhyped. Here is how my takeaway experience today went…read more Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by one of the young men upfront. The restaurant inside was quite clean and well-maintained. I liked the simplicity in the dining interior. This was a nice start. And yet.... The menu - Quite small and limited. The laminated menus were at the register so I glanced at it. As I didn't see much on one side, I flipped it to see if there was anything on the back. There was nothing. I first thought that I would order a few things from the appetizer section but it didn't seem like it would be the most economical way so I turned my attention to the "The Real Deal": entree section. And oh boy, everything is/was so expensive unless you would order as a pita. For instance, the Shawarma Chicken is $21 as a pita, $25 as a baguette and $32 as a plate; the Ribeye Skewers is $34 as a pita, $37 as a baguette and whopping $42 as a plate. What?? Seriously?? After seeing these insanely high prices, I had no choice but to go with one of the cheapest items: Sabich (plate). I had no clue what Sabich was so I asked the young guy what that came with. And he said it's eggplant and eggs. Okay, sounds good I thought. I am a plate person so I went with that and it is/was $26. I'm not trying to be stingy here and yet after tax and tip, the total was $35. This is like ordering a good-portioned plate with some meat in it. At that point, I sure was crossing my fingers for the quality to be excellent or at least good. Sabich wasn't bad. It's a vegetarians plate where well-seasoned carrots, purple cabbage, eggplant and (hard-boiled) eggs (2) were placed in a round container. It came with a deliciously dense pita bread and oh my lord, French fries!! I have seen it where one of the accompaniments in a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean plate were French fries at least a few times in the past and this is a big no no or turn off for me. Why French fries?? Can they not put tabbouleh or hummus or something more closely associated with the very cuisine?? Or am I being picky or snobby here? As soon as I got to my car, I immediately started digging into the food (I had a yoga class to attend so hence the late lunch in my car.) Sabich is/was "okay" at its best. As I have already stated, the pita bread was delicious. Also, the two sauces that came with the dish were quite decent (I especially liked the yellow one) but other than that, this wasn't a dish I could rave about it. And the portion size wasn't that generous either. And I paid $35 for all of this? I feel like I wasted my money on something that was simply and painfully overpriced. Ugh.... I don't think I will return to this establishment. The only reason why I am giving this place a 3-star review is because of the pleasant young man upfront. His warm smile and meaningful "thank you" when he handed me my food were the only memorable things I could think of.

The hospitality I was shown was out of this world. The gentleman that took my order AND made my…read morefood was so kind and personable. After overlooking their menu, I decided on the Syrian Pizza. I wish they had the gyro on the menu or maybe it was called something else because I definitely would've gotten that. The type of pizza I got was packed with spices. I wasn't a huge fan of it. The mouth feel of all of the spices was pretty and unpleasant, the flavor however was nice. I did wish there was something to break up all of the grittiness. The flatbread that it was served on was pillowy soft, an amazing to bite into. I think I could give them another chance. I just think ultimately the Syrian pizza was not for me.

I have eaten here once before. The food was ok. The young man who runs this counter has awful…read morecharacter. I sneezed on myself and was covered in slime, but when i asked him for a tissue, he told me to go to the Ethiopian restaurant next door because i was eating their food. You will never get my business again. EDIT: For clarity - my face was literally covered in slime. And I have eaten here before - just not this time. These people are not for the community - they are for themselves. Disgusting that you would double down on your actions. Curses upon you and your business.

Wonderful food especially if you order in person. They make changes and additions SO easy…read more Been coming for 15 years and NEVER been happier with their food, service and willingness to make alternives available. YAY them !!!

So Y'all fucked up my doordash order ( I ordered the shawarma sandwich not the plate) ...but you…read moremade up for it by a $15 credit. Which I thank you for. Food here is good and for me it is convenient due to it's proximity to me. Falafel is good as is there hummus and Baba ganoush, Def on the short takeout list

This is a legitimate hole in the wall so if you are looking for a fancy ambiance, this is not for…read moreyou. But if you come for the food, then you are in for a treat. I tried their goat meat which is a recent addition to their menu and it was so good, I had to get a second order and eat it right there and then. The owner is friendly and kind, and let me get that second even after they had closed.

when I went in I was very confused it did not look like food was being served, and had a whole set…read moreup of heated bins but all empty in the front. lol They definitely have to work on the ambiance. But I saw pictures online and it looked delicious and healthy so I was like you know what ... I'll give it a shot because I'm hungry and I don't feel like doing super fast food right now! I decided to try it I got the chicken Shawarma meal , really delicious green sauce, along with the hummus and Taziki. Definitely good for what it is. Just wish I had more pita. Lol

The service worker forgot my pita and I didn't even notice and they RAN to my car to gave it to me…read more Make that person the next CEO because they know what hustling means.

Great casual place for delicious Mediterranean food!…read more Lots of people come here for their food fix We ordered the roasted chicken entree, chicken kabob plate and bbq chicken plate. Seasoning a little on the spicy side but not too much. Hummus is creamy and fresh made. The garlic sauce is to die for.

Delicious food and one of my favorite spots for middle eastern food in Colorado. Will be back.read more

It's been a minute since I ate Lebanese and Mediterranean food, but this was a good reminder of why…read moreI love the food. Here, you're getting great service, music and ambiance. The menu has many classics including gyros, shawarma, kabobs, and the fresh pita bread is a home run. Chicken tika masala 9/10 The pictures can't describe how creamy the sauce was. So rich in color, deep with flavor and the filled with chicken chunks. Of course, you have to dip the fresh baked pita bread into this to appreciate how amazing it was. Gyros 9/10 The gyro plate was more of a platter loaded with beef and lamb. The spices on the meat were so delicious and cooked to perfection. Every bite was balanced with the coolness from the hummus and lightness of the rice. We were treated to a sample of the Turkish coffee. Wow, I was pleasantly surprised how light and aromatic it was. Not bitter or burnt.

I stop into the Microcenter and Cigar shop from time to time and always noticed the enticing aroma…read moreof delicious food emanating from Shondiz. Late this afternoon, even though we had planned a great dinner at home, Glenda said to me... 'Jerry, it's too hot for you to light up the Weber, let's head out to dinner'. I thought about Shondiz and we headed there for our first time. Good choice! Parking was right out front, air conditioning felt great, we were greeted warmly and handed the menus and two large glasses of ice cold, refreshing water. We shared two appetizers of falafel and yogurt dip, fresh pita with a garlic roasted eggplant tapenade, saffron rice, wonderfully roasted chicken and beef kabob with grilled tomato and japapeno on the side. Gotta say, the food was delicious and prepared to perfection! We were both satisfied immensely and for some reason, we had room for the homemade Persian ice cream with spices and grated pistachio. What a way to end a fine meal! The owner came out to offer his thanks for our very positive time there at his restaurant. We will return, highly recommended!

Came here with some friends. Immaculate interior and a few tables outside as well…read more The food was pretty good. I enjoyed my beef kabobs but the salad was just so so - some thick cut iceberg lettuce with grated carrots and red onion. Not particularly memorable. The chicken was very good and tender. I liked the lemonade with the hint of rose water.