I have to give any place a try if I see my favorite chicken kafta on the menu. They had me at…read morechicken kafta. It's a small place. It's a mom and pop shop. There ate 4 tables total inside. Mostly a carry out crowd here. We were the only ones inside during the hour. It felt a bit like we were being watched and observed the entire meal, since we were the only ones. We ordered the chicken shawarma with hummus instead of rice, a chicken kafta with hummus instead of rice, a small fattoush and a large fattoush salads without pita. Both dinners come with lentil soup. The salad was refreshing and flavorful. I liked the dressing. More lettuce and less cucumber would have been better for me. Still quite enjoyable. The pickled veggies were so yummy. Nicely pickling and seasoning to it. Not too tart and super flavorful. Owners are both friendly, attentive and accommodating too. Their kids are in the shop hanging out. The chicken shawarma meat was a bit dry. The owner said it was dry since it was the inside and end of one shawarma on the spit. They change it every 4 hours or so. The chicken shawarma had nice flavor to it. The chicken kafta meat was moist and pretty good, flavors were quite subtle. Both meats were good with their garlic sauce and hummus. Their hummus is so smooth. Service and food were both pretty good.

Very tasty and you can't beat the $4.99 Tuesday and Wednesday special: today my boyfriend and I got…read moretakeout, and $4.99 gets you a chicken shawarma sandwich, fries, and a can of soda. My boyfriend got the beef shawarma sandwich special for $5.99. Thanks to Susan M. for the heads up on the special! They have a small seating area but we did takeout due to coronavirus. They make everything fresh to order, as another reviewer noted, and they had beef and chicken roasting on the spits when we walked in. You get to choose a can of soda from the fridge, I got a Sunkist and my boyfriend got Pepsi. Overall you can't beat this deal, and the sandwich was super delicious to boot; it reminded me of La Saj's, down the street. I definitely will be back at some point on a Tuesday or Wednesday sometime to get more shawarma.

Excellent service and massive portions, which is nice because the price point is a bit high. The…read moreflatbreads they serve are massive, I included a photo with a fork for scale. We offered the appetizer sampler and I got the beef tikka which was wonderfully seasoned. They unfortunately don't have regular iced tea so I had to make due with pomegranate juice, which was just ok.

Everything we had was really well executed and flavorful. The appetizer platter was great to start…read morewith. Hummus was light and fluffy, great for spreading, and I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the baba ganoush which had no bitterness whatsoever. The star was their fresh flatbread that is served with the platter -- perfectly soft yet thin enough to rip and dip. I ordered the chicken shawarma in a pita-like bread. It was simple, chicken, garlic spread, and some fries stuffed in. The menu image had lettuce and tomato included, but my order did not come with any, so i used the appetizer platter fixings to garnish and add more flavor/texture. I really liked that the chicken was well seasoned but not too salty (you could eat it on its own) Ended the meal with their hot mint tea, dispensed freshly in front of you with mint and sugar provided to taste.

It's a very beautiful clean place. The food is delicious and the customer service is amazing. They…read moreare super sweet and welcoming coming in. The staff really strive to make you happy and give you an experience that makes you want to come back again! They also gave me a little bag of pita chips because I told them I had a puppy in the car with me so I could give her some while we were waiting in the car as well.

Got the fattoush salad with chicken shawarma. The salad was fresh and cut in bite able sizes, the…read morelettuce they use has more darker greens & not the cheap stuff. Chicken was good, but not a fan of the seasoning. Different from what I'm use to. The dressing didn't do anything for me, felt like it was just oil & a little lemon. The place is nice & food was quick.

Back for the lentil soup. True confession: I'm addicted to it. You think you've eaten lentil soup…read morebefore? Think again. This is culinary art. Prepared with an age old recipe from yaya, the best ingredients, a secret preparation (at least they won't give it to me). You owe it to yourself - it's the best eatery in Birmingham.

Delicious every time I have gone there. I had the Shish…read moretawook sandwich. Hummus pickles. Yummy yummy. Great service and fast.

During my recent trip to Michigan, I discovered that the Detroit Metro area has the largest…read moreconcentration of Arabic speakers with 4.7% of population aged 5 to adult primarily speaking Arabic at home (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/18/5-facts-about-arabic-speakers-in-the-us/#:~:text=The%20Detroit%20metro%20area%20also,1.0%25%20of%20the%20total%20population.). As such, there was a plethora of excellent restaurants to select from offering Middle Eastern cuisine, one of the best of which was Asya. As is my penchant, when visiting a new city I pop open my trusty Yelp app for places to try and Asya was one of the first recommendations; it doesn't hurt that some of the locals also said they serve up tasty food. Located in a strip mall off the intersection of a busy road, the parking lot is tight, so if there are no spots directly in front of the restaurants, there is more availability off to the side. I stopped by a few times while I was in town, and Asya does a brisk take-out business, especially during the predictable lunch and dinner hours. I dined in both times, so I could enjoy my meal hot and "fresh from the kitchen." The interior is fairly nondescript with tile flooring, black tables/chair combos, and a neutral color palate. But because the dining room is "cozy," it can definitely get loud with just a few tables of hungry diners. The service and hospitality are superior, as to be expected from a family run establishment. I was always greeted with a warm smile and even after just a few visits, the staff seemed to recognize me. I really like the fact that for most of their entrees, you can order either a lunch or dinner portion. The shish kafta was an AMAZING deal at $12.99 at lunch. In addition to the main dish, it is served with either a salad or soup. I opted for the lentil soup, and it was tasty. Soft lentils were stewed in a creamy base and served with a bowl of individually wrapped pita slices. Honestly, I was already getting a bit full after just the soup course. Then the generous portion of the shish kafta arrived and I could only finish 1/2 of the plate, before taking the remaining portion home for dinner. The skewered meat patties were nicely seasoned with grated yellow onion, garlic, parsley, finely chopped mint, salt/black pepper, Sumac, cinnamon, as well as other spices. They were grilled just enough to have a nice char on the exterior, yet still remain moist. Instead of French Fries, I opted to have the yellow rice which was perfect for making mini-sandwiches with the leftover pita slices from my soup. To finish the meal, I had a few pieces of the house made baklava, which was flaky and not too sweet; perfect with my afternoon coffee. On another occasion, I also got the chicken shawarma, which again, was a bargain at $6.50 (before tax) and super filling with a side of fries. There are also many good Middle Eastern restaurants in the DC area, but not the variety of "mom and pop" places like Asya and definitely not at their price point and value.

Good food fresh. Great customer service, stopped in for lunch . Will visit again soon!!!read more

This little spot is a hidden gem! The falafel was perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy and…read moreflavorful inside, and the shawarma was juicy, well-seasoned, and that amazing garlic sauce. Everything tasted super fresh and authentic. Fast service, generous portions, and great prices. I'll definitely be back soon--highly recommend!

Delivery was great. The food was hot on arrival. They gave us so much food we could not eat it…read moreall. We ordered a serving for 4 people, but when the food arrived it was serving for about 6 to 8 people. All the entrees tasted so delicious. Even the salad was well prepared and lettuce looked so fresh and clean.

I have been coming here for years and can't believe their ratings are this low. It's a great local…read morespot and the food is phenomenal. Staff is super friendly and really treat you like family!

I recommend Kabob House for their kabob sandwich and shish tawook sandwich, as well as their garlic…read moresauce. Always fast, friendly service, generous portions, and reasonable prices. They have a large dining room with plenty of seating although I usually order carry out.

I usually get the "chicken wrap" Shawama, and it always has a lot of chicken and it is always good…read more My favorite includes the black olives and the shreded onion.

Okay- I have to start with the young man at the counter taking our order was not friendly at all…read more Also not helpful when making a decision. It almost made me want to go somewhere else. Regardless, we ordered a fatoosh salad with schwarma chicken and a schwarma chicken bowl. Both were fantastic. Although the salad had a little too much dressing on it. The salad also had fried pita bits in it. I do like how Bucharest offers side of pita with garlic spread. So docked some points for that. Overall, food 9/10 and customer service 5/10.