Food standard comparing to Lebanese Resturant is average, was not up to our expectation but it's…read morestill good choice to anyone looking for Arabic food in the centre of Leeds. Prices are good.

Food is five+ star quality, delicious and reasonably priced. Atmosphere and service could be…read moreimproved but suitable for lunch or a casual dinner. Ordered the Mazza Sampler (5 pounds) and Meat Sampler (10 pounds) which was plenty of food for four people. Already craving it again - definitely worthy of a try!

Oh ho! Did you make the same mistake? Did you spot the slightly grotty-looking exterior, randomly…read morenext to the junction, and assume this place had long been closed? You're thinking it and I'm saying it: books, covers, judging. Don't be that guy. (Well. You can sometimes be that guy.) My point is that almost everyone I've mentioned this place to assumed the above, making an ass out of u and me. I suggested it to a mate for a birthday do (she wanted Lebanese food) and, despite my warning that it might be closed or not-so-good, this is where we went. Maybe part of the charm is lowered expectations, but they put on one hell of a gorgeous spread. There are so many quirks to a little indie like this that you simply wouldn't get from going chain and flash: The old chap in the corner who clearly eats there on a regular basis, with his whole bottle of wine to himself. (No judging here, just an observation.) The almost 3D pictures of ladies in Niqabs. The long banquet table in the centre of the space, which sort of feels a bit like a caravan or something. The staff were lovely and very accommodating. (We drank much of their Lebanese beer. Don't worry, there's more recognisable brands if you're worried.) Since we were a huge group the food was put on buffet style, and we went back for several plates -- it was about £30 ph, all told, and for that we had a feast. The meal included, but wasn't limited to, the most delicious olives and fresh salad, houmous, beetroot style houmous, these amazing meatballs, stuffed vine leaves, pitas, these spicy saucy veggie dishes, and expertly seasoned rice. I don't think there was a dish I wasn't a fan of! Everything seemed fresh and the desserts were exquisite -- wonderful, varied pastries. The moral of this story is: give them a go. We had a wonderful time!

What a great little place. From the outside it looks closed up, but upon getting closer it became…read moreclear(er) that it was in fact open. Inside was absolutely dead, with just a single guy sitting in the corner eating on his own, with the remains of a previous table the only sign that there was every any more custom. The staff here are really friendly, but so so laid back. What I assume to be the owners kids were playing out front when we got there and then sat chatting with members of staff at the front of the restaurant. Its the sort of place that you cant help but feel comfortable in. We went for the chefs mezze, which is basically a selection of small plates picked by the chef, followed by a main course to share. First off the portions are HUGE, we left food and were absolutely stuffed. Secondly, the quality (especially of the small plates) was great. We had a spiced meat dish, stuffed vine leaves, baba ganoush, humous, pitta, haloumi and spinach wraps to begin, followed by a pork meatball tagine with more of the delicious stuffed vine leaves for main. The bill for 2, along with a bottle of wine came to £50 including tip, which is phenomenal for the sheer amount of good food we were presented with. Id definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for something a little bit different from a meal out!

Disappointing…read more Actually, i wasn't disappointed as I didn't really expect much. We went in on a Friday after work as Big D had a 50% off card. First impressions from outside were "you're taking me HERE?" then inside, "oh".as I looked around and thought that it would probably be better after a big drinking session so that i didn't care that there was no one else in there, that the staff were positively miserable and the tablecloths were plastic. ok. the food might be amazing as is often the case with weird restaurants down side streets. it was adequate. My babaganoush tasted the same as the houmous, but possibly with more garlic and the falafel was clove-tastic. Dave's lamb looked...chewy. lots of food for the price, but not overly enamoured I'm afraid.

This place is a bit of a hidden gem. Don't be put off by the slighty grotty location and decor, the…read morefood is AMAZING. Yes, the ambience is a bit lacking and it's often a little empty, but the food really does make up for this - it's reasonably priced, delicious, plentiful and authentic. The service is informal but the owner/manager is friendly and will enthusiastically recommend things if you can't decide. I'd personally recommend the houmous, baba ganouj, halloumi and falafel, and my non-veggie friends reckon the mixed grills and chicken plates are amazing.

I'm always interested in new shops opening in Leeds Market as I like to support local business' and…read moretraders so I was excited to try Shawarma. A Lebanese and Halal 'pop up' stall situated in the 'Upper' part of the market near the haberdashery shop and flower stall (and close to the Source) which has an array of smells and sights to strike up interest from most people who pass by. (not sure if it's to be a permanent stall). So, new year, new adventure. I went here for lunch with my friend Al who always likes to try new stuff. The staff are very encouraging, explaining what they offer and showing you how its made. There are 10/12 choices on the menu- I chose veggie, Al chose chicken. The food is prepared and cooked in front of you so you have to wait and watch. it's mainly done on a grill or the veggie stuff (mainly being falafel) is shallow fried before being 'wrapped' and warmed on a panini maker! There were dishes of olives and hummus on the counter and you could see all the ingredients that go into your order. The prices are reasonable too= £4.50 or less per wrap/kebab etc. I was happy with my falafel wrap but it was a tad lacking in the spicy punch I expected, Al like his 'kebab cake' (we couldn't remember the actual name!) It was nice to experience different cuisine in a handy way and not be so stuffed after but next time I'm gonna be brave and ask for something a bit spicier! I think this is a break off shop from the Shawarma on Raglan Road in Headingley but having never been there I couldn't be sure- they do both seem to offer similar if not the same menu!

I've passed CM several times and decided to give it a try. I wanted to try the chicken shawarma but…read morethey were out of it that day so I tried the chicken bastilla which came with hummus and salad. I loved the chicken bastilla that I had in Marrakech and had hoped for the same with this one. It wasn't bad but can't say it was the best. CM usually appears very busy as its located in the Leeds market so it might take awhile to get your order in since you're not entering an actual restaurant but more of food stand. Service was good, friendly and quick. I would try it again but would opt for something different.

North African restaurant up the Headrow, serving simple food in comfortable surroundings. At first…read moreglance, it looks a little like a harem, and a small one at that, but delve deeper, head upstairs, and you discover a sprawling place equipped with red velvet sofas, colourful cushions and drapes, and even sky sports. Weird and fairly wonderful. Like most Moroccan places, the best things to go for are the tagines and stews, but the grilled stuff here is good as well. I wouldn't bother with the falafel salad, though. It's a disappointing squib of a dish. All in all, a decent place for a change of scene at lunchtime, but don't bother if you want a proper meal out.

Delicious, delicious, delicious!…read more I was introduced to this place by a friend after a long hard day with no food. I was absolutely bowled over by the shawarma meals we purchased and shared. For £5, the meal included 3 chappati type flat breads, a generous helping of babaganoush and humus in the veggie meal or a garlic sauce (might be aioli) and humus in the mixed grill, chips, slices of grilled meat or grilled veg, delicious pickles and salad. There was probably more to it too, but I can't remember. Unlike most takeaways which leave you feeling full of grease, guilt and a bit unhealthy after £5 worth of food, this place feels much more wholesome! Even though I've only had the shawarma meals, I have it on good faith that the rest of the food is just as good!

Yummy food. Service…read morenot so great. Place is a bit run-down looking.