Love this place. The staff is super nice, always greeting us…read moreand making us feel welcome. The food if fresh and tasty falafel is one of the best in the area. Highly recommend, you won't regret it

I LOVE falafel! Because I just absolutely love falafel so much, I know falafel! I eat it everywhere…read moreI can -- and can safely say this is the BEST! It's accessible with plenty of parking nearby, including several disabled parking spots right out front, is absolutely beautiful inside with stunning black-and-white tiles adorning the counter (where you can order -- although there is also a screen-type ordering system in the entryway, as well) wall, enticing photos of all the important things in life -- those being fresh figs, olives, spices, and unfiltered coffee being poured, all along the wall above the tables with most comfortable seating! There are Turkish plates and copper pots hung above, as well, to give a splendid feeling of how food can be heartily prepared and beautifully served -- and beautifully served it is here! The caffeine-free mint tea comes in a gorgeous metal pot and is drunk from a glass glass (meaning a glass made of glass, not ceramic) with eye-catching decorations that will help to bring you into the spirit of the meal you are about to have .... The Quinoa Tabouli Salad with Falafel is spectacular! It's standout amazing, delicious, refreshingly oh-so-fresh, crispy, crunchy, yummy -- how many good-to-great things can I say about it? If I keep complimenting it as much as it deserves, you might get bored, ha ha! You might think that I'm exaggerating. I'm not. Of course, it's possible I'm biased and have tastes that just happen to align with this particular falafel spot's way of preparing things -- but I think not! I think this is objectively over-the-top in greatness! The District Salad is equally splendiferous and worth your time to indulge in savouring every bite. There are so many great-looking things here I can't wait to try! I must taste the Shorbat Adas (puréed lentil soup), (non-quinoa) Tabouli, Toom, and many other things here! The variety is very wowing! Most places just don't give you this variety in terms of various dishes or the variety within each dish that this place does -- and that contributes greatly to not only your appetite but also your health. So much care is clearly put into everything here from the décor to the drinks to the hospitality. It's really like a mini, super-tasty trip to the Near East -- and welcomes everyone equally. I'm so glad I stopped in! I can't wait to go back! Highly recommended! Very much deserving of an absolute, all-around Yay! :-D (By the way, from a not-falafel fan I know: 'You know I'm not a fan of falafel, but that was really good -- everything! We need not ever go back to the other place -- even if it's free!' What better endorsement could there be?)

Wow, Oh Mama Grill sure has gotten an upgrade! Beautiful tiles, love the black-and-white, crisp,…read moreclean look, and new booths -- though I didn't try sitting in one yet, didn't think to as I was on a mission to get to all the Israeli restaurants around for and on Israel Independence Day, ha ha! (And yes! I succeeded!) The benches are a light, bright-looking wood. There are also regular tables for those who prefer that .... It's amazing how much spacious seating is packed into this little place! I wish the outside reflected the new, light beauty but I guess the treasure is only to be found by those who venture in .... As an Israeli-in-America, I appreciate the selection of Israeli drinks in the cooler, and of course the national snack of falafel! Some say they don't put fries in the pitas -- well, yeah! That's true! If you don't ask, you don't receive! I ask! I receive! I do sometimes find the sandwiches to be kind of messy, so I try to sometimes get less various salads and pickles and such so it's not completely overflowing -- because this place is GENEROUS! Of course, if you're not used to kosher food, you'll probably not understand that it does cost more because for one thing (out of many!), there has to always be an 'extra' person called a mashgiach (supervisor in Hebrew) who oversees everything to make sure it's all, well, kosher! Kosher meat is more expensive, too. And yeah, meat doesn't come with dairy! So that is not available. I heard someone asking if they had a cheeseburger and had to work to not crack up about it! I LOVE the grilled eggplant bits you can get put in -- they're special, not in the regular line up, right there at the end -- because not only do they add so much flavour and texture with so little bulk, but eggplant is one of those things I usually cannot eat because it hurts my oh-so-sensitive tongue, but this place makes it per-fect-ly, mmm ... ! So delicious! I enjoy both purple and green cabbage and carrots, but I don't like the flavour of the onions. That makes me sad, because I LOVE onions, but these ones have something on them that I don't like (looks like it's sumac -- which is ironic, because that's something that I normally love and use all the time!) and I end up picking out when I sometimes forget or get hopeful and just get them again anyway .... Actually, the onions are one of the few condiments here I do not like! The pickled beets are great -- and of course, great for your liver! They are cleansing, nutritious, and boost your Russian-ness, to boot! Or your Russian Jewishness, anyway .... I know that eating them makes my grandmother proud! The benefits of eating here are not and are also not like ones you can attain in just any regular restaurant, and it's here for people who want this kind of thing. It literally is a cornerstone, being on the corner and providing the things certain of us need -- Israeliness, Jewishness, kosherness, etc. It's too bad it suffers from bad reviews by people who don't understand or care. By the way, the work that goes into making all these salad items fresh every day is, let's just say, a LOT! I almost always get the falafel -- I used to get a platter, but it was too much for a meal so I switched back to the classic pita version and that's a perfect amount for me for a meal, plus I feel it's better for the environment because it comes packaged minimally in a little parchment paper rather than a recyclable aluminum plate with a non-recyclable aluminum-and-paper top. Truth be told, I could have trouble finishing writing this review because thinking of Oh Mama Grills' falafel is making me so hungry! I am really getting in the mood for some right now! Other things I eat from here regularly (and have for years): Israeli salad Moroccan (vegetarian) cigars Rice Other things I know are great by way of seeing the delight on my eating partner's face while consuming: Okay, I so I don't remember, but various meat things! Chicken, I think .... Things I don't love from Oh Mama Grill: Bean soup -- didn't have enough flavour for me .... Sabich. I dunno. Just didn't love it! It's hard to top falafel, in my opinion -- well, this falafel from this place, that is -- so I don't feel the need to explore the menu very much .... There aren't a whole lot of places (if any!) that offer such a variety of salads, pickles, and sauces! As an absolute pickle-lover who finds pickles and not just that but a variety of pickles a MUST for my diet, this place has it going on like no other! Update! Tried sitting on a bench at a booth! It's pretty hard, not super-comfortable, but doable -- however, a harder seat is better for your posture and health long-term! The falafel pita with toppings aplenty is so delicious, I am craving one right now ... and, in case you've ever tried some of the marinated types of vegetables here and found them too sour, I did too! Now, that is fixed. They are no longer so sour, and are therefore much more eminently edible! My eating partner agrees.

Since being sent into the office in Rockville I have driven past Oh Mama Grill every morning and…read moreafternoon and have thought about stopping for a visit. Well the day finally came when hubs was picking me up & we had time to kill before our evening plans. I had mentioned this place several times while driving past it & we decided to make a stop. It's basically a take out place with some fast food restaurant style booths. You place your order, you pay, and you wait for ur food to be prepped. Unfortunately this was a let down. His burger was sad, looked like someone had worked out their aggression on it. Seriously, I've never seen any burger & bun that flattened. It was my mistake, I was excited because of the description (it contained lamb) but wasn't anywhere close to the Greek burger we get in VA, I'm not sure it was even up the fast food level, although it was definitely in competition for flatness. My dish was composed a lot of very dry meat. I'm no longer considering a stop as I drive.

Good spot for late dinner. Staff was friendly, helpful and patient while we decided what we wanted…read more Ended up ordering the Classic chicken Shawarma & the Supreme Chicken Shawarma without any changes. The both were delicious. The dine in area was casual and comfortable. Really loved the chairs as we came from a dance class & our back were tired & these chairs just felt like heaven.

The food is actually great. The issue however, is when you order online. I've had multiple online…read moreorders that were wrong, often times missing things I put in, and having things I didn't put in. Attempting to get a hold of customer service via email or social media is a no go, they don't reply or even check your messages. If you're going to order in, it's great. But if you're going to order online, avoid.

I'm so sad this place is closed! Heartbroken, is more like it …read more... This place (chain, not this particular location -- but I can't write it about the particular location, because I never found out which exact one it was!) fed us towards the very beginning of pandemic lock-downs when restaurants were all still closed, not allowed to be open. We went and picked up our gloriously delicious falafel sandwiches from a synagogue parking lot -- gratefully! The pita and falafel balls were both sumptuously soft and fluffy -- so much better than so many other pita breads and falafels around ... not to mention that culturally speaking, there is no place like it and I just felt so comfortable here. Even while going by, I felt so much better having this place in the area, seeing the signage, feeling the vibe .... Shouk, you are dearly missed! Please know how much you are appreciated, still! You changed my experience of this area! You let me know what was possible ....

We were in the mood for vegi bowls and decided to try this place for dinner last night. You walk…read morein and there are two kiosks for ordering. The ordering process is straightforward, with clear descriptions of the item's ingredients and options you can do for your bowls. We ordered a Two-Way Eggplant Bowl and a Make your own. Also got a side Kale Salad and a side Lentil Soup. Everything was delicious and looked and tasted fresh. The service was quick. It's at the end of a shopping mall next to Mom's Organic Market. Parking is available and free.

I came right at the end of a Yelp event, 10 min before closing and the staff were still welcoming…read moreand full of energy. The shop has a couple of tables inside and there's a terrace right outside with tables, as well as picnic tables further back. I parked across the street, but there may be more parking in the lot next to the restaurant (didn't check myself). I do vegan Mondays, and was able to order a pita with falafel with several veggie toppings and sauces. It was DELICIOUS and filling. They also have lots of drink options, including my favorite flavor of Spindrift. EDIT: I misunderstood the hours! I work nearby so I plan to be back very soon!

Occupying a distinctive building that anyone who has been to Bethesda recognizes, the shop that…read morecurrently occupies it sells falafel and a few other things. They trumpet the fact they fry in avocado oil, and they make a distinctive flat patty. I got a combo with fries and a drink. The toppings I selected; sumac onions, pickled carrots, and several others, were a bit soggy and didn't mix in quite a swell as I'd hoped. The fries were very fried, and the thin cut falafel was interesting but didn't persuade me to give up the usual ball shape. I wasn't sold that it was the best in the area, and with the place only open for lunch there weren't a ton of opportunities to try it on my schedule, but it is a credible entry into the Bethesda lunch scene.

Honestly, this was one of those meals that reminded me why good food can make your whole day…read morebetter. We ordered the regular lamb & beef gyro platter, a side of French fries, and a chicken gyro sandwich. The lamb and beef were flavorful without being overwhelming, and the chicken was fresh, tender, and seasoned really well. We had lettuce and hummus on both, and everything came together perfectly. What really stood out to me was how fresh everything tasted. I could actually taste each ingredient individually instead of everything blending into one heavy flavor. The meat, lettuce, hummus, sauces, and seasonings all had their own little moment. It felt like someone actually cared about putting the food together instead of just throwing a meal in a container. The area was also really clean, which I always appreciate. The service was positive and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere had this relaxed feeling that made it easy to sit back and enjoy the meal. Nothing felt rushed or chaotic. And those fries on the side were the kind of fries you keep reaching for even after you've told yourself you're full. Sometimes you eat a meal and forget about it five minutes later. This was not one of those meals. It was comforting, fresh, satisfying, and genuinely made me happy. You could taste the care in it. Would absolutely come back.

Very pleased with our uber eats order from this location! Five stars…read more We ordered two rice platters with chicken + gyro + extra white sauce. Food was delicious! They were also very generous and included extra sauces and hot sauce packets with our order. Was surprised and happy to see this as we have gotten jipped alot recently with other restaurants in the area (they always skimp on sauces). Thank you Halal Guys!!

Went here recently for the second time to pick up some food for a picnic - it was the perfect pick!…read moreEveryone I got food for loved the lamb and chicken platters, and the staff gave a plentiful amount of food per serving. Meat wasn't too dry, which I'm always apprehensive will be the case. I initially kind of wished they gave a slice of pita bread with the platter, but it was so filling that it probably wasn't necessary. For the location itself - I always love that parking isn't an issue!!

Naz's Halal Food was one of those places I wanted to love because I had a serious craving for a…read moregyro that day, but unfortunately the authenticity just wasn't there for me. It's a pretty small spot with a simple menu -- mainly lamb and chicken gyros and bowls. I vaguely remember trying a bowl before, so this time I went with the gyro and ordered extra lamb and extra sauce. I assumed the sauce was going to be traditional tzatziki, but they actually make their own sauces and I honestly wasn't very impressed by them. To their credit and great service, they definitely did not skimp on the meat because they loaded the gyro up, but honestly I probably could've gone without the extra lamb. The whole thing ended up being super messy and hard to hold together, to the point where I eventually just ate it with a fork. Overall, the taste was just a miss for me and didn't satisfy the authentic gyro craving I was hoping for. I wanted to enjoy it way more than I actually did, but I'll probably pass on coming back.

Excellent Mediterranean food. My husband is on a Mediterranean diet ever since he went to the GI…read moredoctor to get checked out, so this is all we could go eat out together. Delicious and mouth watering bites made me want to hug the staff!

Fresh ingredients, great flavors, big portions, and friendly service makes this a favorite take out…read morespot for my husband and I. Something we can always agree on when we can't decide what to eat. It's conveniently located right off of Shady Grove Rd & Gaither Rd and it's quick, easy, and nutritious! We usually order the supreme wraps that come with a thinner-than-tortilla bread on the outside, a heap of your choice of protein, and then the toppings are piled on. I get the supreme chicken as it comes with onions added. I ask for spicy garlic inside the wrap and harissa and s'hug on the side. They press the wrap under a large hot press and pack it up. The seasoned fries are really good too. Super crispy! I think if you order the regular shawarma, you get fries inside. I highly recommend this place and hope it's here to stay!

Excited to visit this restaurant and really enjoyed the ambiance and food -- for those familiar…read more with Max's Deli in Wheaton (which has closed), this was much more upscale with table service. HITS: Hummus; Shawarma; Jerusalem Mixed Grill (chicken, beef & onions)

This was the perfect place to go for Yom Ha'Atzmaut -- Israel Independence Day! I guess that's not…read moretoo surprising, since it is an Israeli restaurant, but it was really nice to see it decorated both outside and in with flags hanging from a string, little flags at each table, and a big one on the wall inside .... I've eaten here many times for years plus gotten take-out from here way way way more times than I have kept track of, and have tried many things on the menu. As a potato lover, I absolutely love the oven-roasted potatoes. For me, I would say they are better than the fries -- I only know this for sure because I finally ordered both at once, ha ha, and ended up unintentionally doing a side-by-side comparison. The fries are great! It's just that the roasted potatoes are even better! I enjoy the grilled eggplant, hummus with mushrooms, and would say the falafel is absolute perfection. Even my cousin who doesn't normally like falafel or hummus likes both of these things here. She said the falafel is cooked just right, being crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I agree! Not only that, they look good, too! The shape, size, and colours outside and in are highly enticing .... This is a really nice place for a family gathering -- speaking of which, I can report on what I've heard my family members saying about foods I haven't tried, and the upshot is ... everything is wonderful! The staff are also very nice and caring, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. Most importantly: you will not go hungry here! You will leave sated and satiated, having indulged in Middle Eastern or American culinary delights .... Highly recommended! :-D

The food was delicious and the portion sizes are generous. If you like Greek food at reasonable…read moreprices, I would highly recommend giving this place a try. You won't be disappointed.

I was in the vicinity and decided to visit this spot right before the lunch rush and grabbed…read moresomething to go. I ordered the Big Greek Bowl described as being layered with rice, red cabbage, carrots, fresh green lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, lemon olive oil vinaigrette, house made tzatziki, red pepper hummus with a few warm pitas on the side. You can add one of these proteins to the bowl: Chicken, Falafel, Gyro, Pork, Salmon or Shrimp. I opted to get Gyro. The vinaigrette was in a small container, and it was a perfect amount to spread across the bowl. The meal was plenty in the bowl as I felt full once I was finished. I would certainly get that again, maybe try another one of the proteins. I also ordered French Fries - it was a nice sized portion, had a little crunch, and was hot - like they just made it. I enjoyed this as well - didn't make it too far from the location as I was snacking away (it didn't need any ketchup). I liked that was greeted once I entered this spot. Friendly service.