Best Biryani you can eat! Authentic. Home style. Moderately spicy. Lamb, chicken, and sometimes goat. They always have amazing free Moroccan tea complimentary. Very friendly staff. Small area for seating. It's inside the Muslim community center in redmond ( maps). People are friendly and welcoming. read more

The flavor of Jawhara!! Even rice is cooked so perfectly here that it puts all the Plain Jane Indian restaurants in the eastside to shame. I really wonder why they have not moved out to somewhere because it is a challenge to find the restaurant if you have not been to the Mosque though I must admit it's a good thing for the Redmond Muslim community. The staff is exceptional and so helpful. The first time we came here, my husband was not able to find the restaurant. He asked a gentleman for help and he personally escorted us through the building to the cafe. read more

it is my first time to get there. It is a white community house and I got confused at first, but finally found it inside the building. The food was sooooooo good, and the stuff there were very friendly and helpful. Very surprised and definitely will be back again soon. read more

Jawhara Café - Lamb curry, soooooo yummy - Mediterranean Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Doesn't exist. There is community center there. NO FOOD. What the heck? This is just a bait and switch. There is no real place to eat and if there is the. It only for their patrons. read more

I had Jawhara's food at a catered event last night and it blew me away! I filled my first plate but just had to go back for more: the oliver chicken, biryani rice, lamb meatballs, vegetarian samosas, salad, roasted vegetables and homemade hummus were DIVINE. Insanely tasty, moist, fresh, flavorful, and honestly- addictive. Everyone was raving about the food all night so I wanted to come here and leave a positive review. Cannot recommend them enough! 10/10 highly recommend. read more

I love coming here for lunch with my family! It's the best homemade food, so full of flavor. The people are always friendly too. Highly recommend it! read more

Jawhara Café - Lamb shank and okra curry! So yummy! - Mediterranean Near Me - Redmond, Washington

After quite an adventure trying to find this place, we finally called them up and got directions. It's inside the mosque. Turn left once you enter. They were out of most things so we got a spicy chicken plate which was one of the only things they had that evening and a side of pita and humus. The pita was kinda chewy and clearly store bought, the humus was bland and flavorless. The chicken and rice were quite spicy and tasted nice but were extremely greasy. Overall the food was kinda meh. Maybe we got the wrong stuff. Also it's more of a take out place than a sit down cafe. Might try it again some day but I probably won't drive all the way out for it again. read more

I was here on a Friday, it was crowded as the mass was on. Service was great, it was barely 10 minutes wait to pickup my Togo. Spicy chicken plate was amazing, portions would suffice 2 moderate eaters. Ask for their hot sauce, it adds a nice punch of spice to the food. read more

Jawhara Café - Mediterranean Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Hard to find - it's tucked inside a mosque. As you enter the main doors, turn left to go to the community center side. You do NOT need to enter into the actual worship area to get to the cafe. Order at the counter and pay first. They have a small eating area with a couple tables. Probably more conducive to taking-out. Lots of kids around playing in the gym. Food is excellent - had the lamb gyro and curry plate. Portions were large, taste was spot-on. Service is what sets this place apart. The owner was incredibly friendly and patient as our group of ~8 was slow to order. When the food came, he brought out a HUGE plate of fries for the table and a couple bottles of water, all on the house! It's a little awkward going in and finding the place, but just do it - it's worth it. read more

Very good lamb curry and a huge portion (enough for 2 people) served with rice and salad. Curry was on the mild side and lamb was not the smelly kind you find in supermarkets. I suspect they have their own specially sourced lamb (so that it's halal, but also better tasting). The place is inside a mosque and there are no markings outside indicating there's a restaurant. The mosque receptionist was eager to offer me a tour of the mosque while I waited for the food. read more

The food here is TO DIE FOR!! The portions are so big, that I couldn't finish one but braved it and ate it all that's how good it was :) The smell of it is mouth watering. Don't dare to go and get a take out - it's a torture to have that delicious food in a car and not being able to just eat it right there. Also, the owner!! The nicest man on earth :) read more

Too good! This is the real Indian / Pakistani food place in Seattle. Everything else is just poor bland version. The quality of food is top notch, it is indisputably the best Indian/ Pakistani food I have had in US. The staff are very friendly and nice, the chef is a true artist. The meat just melts in your mouth.. the only problem is once you taste the food there you will keep going back. read more

Went there reading after the other reviews and liked the place. This is a place where you get good quality food, not a date place, not a fancy restaurant..just a small cafe attached to the mosque inside it. We've ordered Olive chicken, Chicken sandwich and Gyro lamb. The chicken was well cooked and tasty with olives to munch on. I've added a pinch of salt to suit my taste. They gave us complimentary soup which was very good as well. Do try it out. read more

Food: chicken curry- all white meat, pretty tender, good seasonings. Also included a vegetarian curry, which was very yummy. Had a mix of fava beans, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, all in a lovely flavorful sauce. some rice was a bit hard and should have been cooked a tad longer. 4/5 fish and chips- fish was quite tender, no thick batter. 4/5 fries had an odd aftertaste, pretty hollow, not much potato inside 1/5 lamb gyro- meat is a bit too thin so not must texture. not bad 4/5 Mint tea- free! a bit too sweet for my tastebuds, but a lovely offer on a cold rainy day. Atmosphere- This is inside a mosque, so a security fellow was outside. (Go in and take a left, then straight in.) Unfortunately Im not quite versed in greetings, and weren't quite sure what they had said, but everyone seemed quite friendly. An amazing experience to be exposed to especially in this period in time. Service- the kind fellow who served us was amazing. very friendly, had a huge smile on his face. when I told him about the check in on Yelp for a side salad, he semi forgot about it until the end of the meal. But then made it even better by giving us a small plate of veggie curry (they ran out of salad, but this curry my now favorite from here anyway). Very happy with how kind and friendly we were treated. read more

Lamb Burger and Olive Chicken are to die for. Also if you are in the mood for spicy food try Spicy Chicken Sandwich. You will be addicted. My work office is nearby so I am luck to have this to nearby. Prices are decent and food quality is top-notch. All Halaal meat which means meat is always fresh and juicy. read more

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Food is exceptionally flavorful! I love Indian food and this is the most flavorful I have ever had. It's located in the Muslim association of Puget sound. I was wearing a dress and the friendly staff said to go right in as its a community center. Portion is generous and the staff is very kind. read more

Jawhara Café - Mediterranean Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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The cafe is located in the Muslim Association building and there are no signs outside. Upon entering through the main double doors, turn left and you should see the Jawhara sign on the wall. I was very impressed with the quality of meat and the flavor. The generous amount of lamb curry comes with plenty of rice, a portion of vegetable curry and 2 small pitas. It was pretty mild but very flavorful and all of the meat was very tender. I tried the grilled chicken sandwich today and it was also fantastic. The chicken is tender and grilled with a delicious but mild rub. Huge amounts of food and inexpensive. I've seen specials on the menu and I'm excited to try their other offerings. Great takeout option! read more

I love this food. Its clean, well prepared. I love the spicy taste and the Moroccan tea. The place is very cozy and small, but prefer the take out. The family love it. I wish he open a big restaurant. read more

For a little restaurant inside a mosque, my expectations were low. I left with more food than I could eat, and it was delicious! No, this is not a first date stop, nor second date. But if you're looking for a hearty lunch and you're in the area, you should not miss this great food. read more

Very friendly folks from the person who greets you when you enter the Mosque to the person who runs the cafe. Food was good but my Gyro meat was a bit dry, but still good. Their rice had a wonderful flavor. read more

Inside MAPS Redmond (a masjid or mosque - Muslim place of worship) is some of the best food in the greater Seattle area. I kid you not - everything is cooked with love, served with love. Only your own mom or dad or favorite aunt could do better. I love their butter chicken, baked chicken, and kofta (meatballs) - plates come with rice and delicious and well-seasoned mixed vegetables. Many come for chicken or lamb biriyani as well. Food is not spicy hot but is very flavorful, portions are big and prices are reasonable - $10-12 plate feeds 2 adults for lunch or one hungry teenager :) read more

Love love love it! I have lunch here at least once a week and never get sick of the food. The food is always fresh and delicious! The staff is also amazing and they always have a smile on for you. : ) My favorites are the Lamb gyro and the super fresh mango lassi, yummmm. I bought a few of these to take to my friends and they also were instantly hooked. Now they ask me to pick them up some every time I see them. If you have a chance you should stop by and try it you will not be disappointed. Thank you!!! read more

This place is on the same block as my business. They came and served in our cafeteria last week. It was naan, butter chicken, palak paneer and jasmine rice. It was so SO good. A ton of food for ten dollars. read more

Great food and good service .. I see myself back here many times in the future for sure .. Tandoori chicken was perfect !!

My brother found this place just a short walk from the Redmond Inn. What a great find! As others have noted, nothing fancy, but tasty food and generous portions and super friendly folks. We had the Moroccan Olive Chicken which was loaded with delicious green olives and served with rice, a veggie side, pita with hummus. Mint tea is free and they even threw in a delicious date cake for dessert along with bottled water for no extra charge. Service was prompt. It is a bit hard to find but worth the effort! read more

I submitted order for my team of 15 and they never got back to me. Never confirmed, did not answer my phone, email or call. I will never order from them again. read more

The place is located inside MAPS in Redmond, the place is gem the food is awesome and it is beautifully crafted. The service is really good you can tell the people working there love their job, never try mediterranean food? they would make suggestions go over the menu and make a pleasant dining experience ... so friendly! Come on over and give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

Anything but bland, they get the spices right here. (I'm still sweating as I write this.) I wanted to try this place on the Friday before Xmas. They were officially closed, but doing meals for special events and were willing to accommodate. Parking can be tough if you happen to come during service at the Mosque, but it's worth it. My wife is Japanese and she rates it high as well. Perfect for takeout. As mentioned below, just go in the front door and take the first left. read more

Absolutely brilliant food with a very reasonable price. I arrived for lunch on a friday and had rice, veg curry, butter chicken curry and baked chicken all for $10. Wish i had more days in Redmond (was visiting) to taste some more of their dishes. read more

Jawhara Café - All for $10 - Mediterranean Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I stopped by this little place a couple of times and just loved the food. Mainly because I am unable to find homemade food anywhere else, and the food here tastes just like it was made at home. I ended up using their catering services for a family event I had planned and everybody loved the food! read more

OMG! Catered our graduation dinner this week and and everyone RAVED about the food! Lamb curry and rice, hummus & pita, spanakopita, baklava, and more. Can't recommend highly enough. 5 thumbs up! read more

The menu changes daily but today the cafe had lamb beef kebabs, amazing!!!! I needed something not spicy but flavorful and this was it. Wish this was a daily offer. read more

They have amazing food and the best gyros like I would give them 10 out of 10 amazing and best customer service 5 stars for best quality food and thank you and I would recommend read more

The flavor of Jawhara!! Even rice is cooked so perfectly here that it puts all the Plain Jane Indian restaurants in the eastside to shame. I really wonder why they have not moved out to somewhere because it is a challenge to find the restaurant if you have not been to the Mosque though I must admit it's a good thing for the Redmond Muslim community. The staff is exceptional and so helpful. The first time we came here, my husband was not able to find the restaurant. He asked a gentleman for help and he personally escorted us through the building to the cafe. read more

Simply amazing!! The food here is delicious, the staff is always smiling. You will not be disappointed. You must try the harira soup, and the French fries (better than Mc Donald's) read more