Stopped here on a trip through the area. Very popular, talked to several 'regulars' who lov the…read moreplace& advised us on their favorite foods here. Pretty big inside, order at counter + they bring it to you. Very popular, continuous stream of carryout customers as well. Pleasant helpful staff. Hubbie got a meat& rice plate while I got a Shwarma sandwich, plus a dessert that was recommended by a friendly regular customer. It was all good, pretty reasonable cost. I would return, and like to try more of their food.

Raouche Combo Platter The combo platter was certainly…read morebountiful, which I appreciated! The portion size was generous and felt appropriate for the price. Unfortunately, while the platter delivered on quantity, it fell short on flavor. The beef was cooked well-done, leaving it tough and dry. There wasn't an option to select a preferred cooking temperature when ordering, so I'm not sure there's a way around that. The chicken arrived with a beautiful golden exterior that looked promising, yet the meat inside was disappointingly dry. The kufta suffered a similar fate, having been overcooked to the point of being dry and hard. Overall, the meats lacked the tenderness and flavor I was hoping for. The rice, however, was prepared well, and I particularly enjoyed the slivered almonds sprinkled on top. I selected the side salad, which featured fresh, crisp vegetables. The vinaigrette was quite tangy, a little more than I personally prefer. Overall, the portions were generous, and the ingredients in the salad were fresh. Unfortunately, the lack of seasoning and consistently overcooked meats made for a disappointing meal. While this place didn't feed my soul, perhaps it feeds yours?

Food, service, ambiance were a 10/10. I highly recommend this place. The lamb chops are a must try!read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance…read more Only tried lunch but would like to come back for brunch/dinner while visiting the area Houssam did a great job

Amazing!!!! Beautiful spot! The labneh a sandwich is exactly what I needed on a hot day it was…read morelight refreshing and flavorful! I also go the lentil soup, and hummus. The staff was so nice and informative! Can't wait to be back.

Took SOOOOOOOOOOOO long to get my food out The wrap was good…read morebut it needed more yogurt. I was waiting for more bc I went back and wanted a box for my order because they took forever but I didn't want to wait anymore. I would come back if I had a lot of time to sit and wait and eat The people sitting in front of me asked when their order will be ready and the waiter said "after this one" and then they ended up taking their order to go as well so I wasn't the only one

The food is great and so was the service. They had Umm Ali for dessert and it was so good.read more

A friend living in the area had this on his bookmarks but lived a bit out, so my visit served as…read morethe catalyst to try out this establishment's $30 lunch buffet. I first tried the assorted kebabs. Unfortunately, the chicken had dried out and the kofta felt too crumbly. The chicken rice dish had quite aromatic rice but underseasoned chicken; seasoned rice alone can't substitute bland chicken drumsticks. The lamb rice dish had both aromatic rice and juicy, well seasoned lamb. I ended up combining the lamb pieces with the chicken rice. Out of curiosity, I tried a piece of their fried chicken. It proved juicy and not too oily. It would do well as a standalone appetizer in most restaurants. I also tried something that looked like lasagna, but without tomato. It tasted, to my uncultured palate, like a lasagna with some sort of cream or bechamel-like sauce. I quite enjoyed it. For dessert, my friend convinced me to try what I had initially passed over as oatmeal or tapioca pudding. The Omi Ali proved quite delectable, like a cross between bread pudding and oatmeal but with more nuanced spices and sweetness. I added it to my short list of desserts I enjoy, since I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Overall, I appreciated the breath and variety. Some hits and misses are to be expected at a homely, ethnic neighborhood style buffet.

In addition to our occasional dining in, during the past 8 months we had two large catering orders…read morefor over 80 people and in both times the food and service was great. the order was on time and the quality was consistently great. The management (Saeid) and his team did a great job for us. We highly recommend them. Thank you! EN

Sysco Food quality and Soko butcher price!…read more Waste of stomach space. Desperation brought us in Regret sends us on our way. The kabob looked to be a better choice. Z burgers hotdogs and fries were awful. Sticky steamed potato buns - low quality over cooked Sysco patties Never again

Amazing service, delicious food, and a fun ambiance! 10/10 for a quick meal…read more Food tasted fresh, we started with the dip trio, we chose spicy feta: which was divine and definitely had a kick, tzatziki: fresh and yummy and hummus: the least favorite but was good. The 3 dips came with one pita bread, would have been nice to get at least 2. For our main courses we had the stuffed artichokes, cooked to perfection, they were very tasty and the portion was big. Chicken platter was also very well seasoned and tasty, came with a garlic dipping sauce and I chose rice with lentils. The restaurant was clean and all the servers were incredibly friendly! Can't wait to come back.

We had such a lovely breakfast here to kick off our DC adventures. We were trying to take our kids…read moreto as many different cuisines as we could during our time in the city. Our breakfast consisted of a large set spread of savory and sweet Egyptian eats paired with a coffee ceremony (baba, pastries, pita, you name it). Our table of four gobbled up every bite. This spot feels like you're eating in someone's kitchen - very cozy and homey. This is a great spot if you're looking for a healthy meal, vegan options, family-style eating, etc. The service was somewhat slow but warm - no complaints. Bonus: We also loved the educational decor in the bathrooms.

I am local to the area and visited Lebanese Taverna maybe 20 times in past 6 years. My experience…read morewas different,sometimes I tried perfect food,like their Muhammara,I honestly think it's the best in the area. Their fresh pita bread complimentary with zaatar spiced olive oil is fantastic. Their lentils soup is good,babaghanoush is solid. But falafel is usually dry and meats are salty and overcooked. So,I it was always mixed bag. Lately we had a party there and it was organized perfectly. I never tried fattayir and it's beautiful cheese mini pie,with herbs. Phenomenal! Their servers are very friendly and professional,they hear every concerns and my requests for juicier chicken and lamb were heard.Some things could be better,but overall I'm happy with my experience here

I had an incredible time at Lebanese Tavena. Our service from Beker was fantastic! He suggested the…read moreArak which is a licorice flavored alcohol and it was delightful. Our food came out on time and he was great server. The ambiance was calm and the restaurant had great interior design. The food was incredible we all finished our plates ! I highly recommend the Kafta and Shawarma

For a late Friday dinner (late for me at least), I arrived at Shamshiry at 10pm to a packed…read moreestablishment. My friend and I managed do get one of the few remaining open tables so. I ordered the Chelo kebab kubideh ($20.99). This entree had 2 ground meat skewers, a grilled tomato, raw onion, and rice. The skewers were not simply juicy and well spiced. They redefined how much flavor I could expect out of grilled ground meat, making others taste flat or missing something. The rice portion was absurd. I hadn't eaten anything all day, and yet could barely finish it. I passed out in a food coma afterwards.

I came here on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed, but they were able to get us a seat…read morevery quickly. We ordered the chicken kebabs and it was great. It's a really big portion. Definitely enough to share with two people. We had plenty of leftovers. I got a side salad, which was three dollars extra and it was not very good. However, if you don't make any modifications, it is straight rice. It's good if you're in the mood for some Persian food, but I'm not sure I would be craving it anytime soon. I was also missing some type of sauce to go with it. Comes with free bread and a spicy green sauce as well as some butter. The food took a little bit longer to come out, so I was glad they gave us something to nibble on.

Best place in all metropolitan area They serve great quality…read moreof my favorite recipes Manaqeesh kunafa kibbah hummus mujadarah Everything you crave, you name it, promise you'll love it from! I remember one day I decided to do a gathering at my work place for all my colleagues & simi-friendly boss of mine, I brought all catering from this wonderful restaurant! They really deserve all the praises they got from my friends at work everything was yummy !! Everyone was overwhelmed by the elegant dishes that I ordered for this tinny little party

This place makes the best spinach pies, and sambousek anywhere around. I also think they're…read morevegetarian Kibbe is delicious.

Turkish restaurant with both fantastic food and service that has been in operation for over 40…read moreyears! Have a really nice outdoor patio and a stylish and slightly upscale interior. I came here with my fiance for dinner on a Friday night. The clientele was on the older side. Our meal started off with complimentary pita. It was not the most fresh, and it little served with a side of butter (which we found somewhat odd) so we were unsure of how the rest of the meal would be, but we were very pleasantly surprised. We got the appetizer sampler platter for 2 and their specialty, the Doner Kabab (which they only sell on certain days of the week). The appetizer sampler platter included a TON of food for the $25 price tag, and we were honestly full after just that, but the Doner Kabab that came out next was so good that we ended up eating all of it as well. Next time we come back we want to try their "desert sampler platter"!

Came back for lunch yesterday with a couple of friends. I had the Musakka a la Turk, one friend…read morehad the Vegetable Musakka and the other had the Turkish Omelet. The Musakka dishes are served with a side of rice pilaf and the Omelete with a side of fries. Bottom line - all three of us found the entrees to be bland. In fairness, I have only had Greek Musakka before, but I expected more seasoning and flavor, and my friend (the vegetarian) noted that they didn't get a hint of Bechamel - only mozzarella. I tend to agree the entree was heavy on the mozzarella and light on other flavors. We agreed that the rice was very good, both in texture and mild flavor. The french fries also were very good. The service here continues to be beyond excellent. Really good service. If I could give 3.5 as a score, I would, because the service was exceptional. But this is the second time I was here and both times found the entree to be bland. Maybe that's how Turkish food is - if so, please let me know, but I doubt it. The restaurant, which is very attractive and comfortable inside, has been around for 45 years and has an average Yelp score of 4.2. So obviously, a lot of people like it. I just call it like I see it.