Great food. Tiny but mighty. Great family business with a lot of heart. Recommend without…read morereservations.

I was craving Ethiopian food, so Mesob is my spot. I called in an order for shrimp, gomen, and…read morespicy lentils with injera. I don't know the owners name but she's so sweet. We always chat when I go pick up my food and she makes me feel welcomed. Ethiopian food is one of those things I think anyone looking for flavorful food should try. The different spices and seasonings they use are so good. Some dishes are spicy, so definitely ask for mild if you can't take the heat. The restaurant is small with some tables to dine in. There's parking out front. It's across from Dollar general in a small business strip. My food hit the spot. The shrimp were cooked just right and were tasty. The gomen and lentils were good as well, and my fav is the sour tasting injera bread that compliments everything. I especially love when is saucy and the injera soaks up all the juices... Mmmm. There are no forks, so come prepared to eat with your hands!! I recommend this place! Check them out!!

Yendidi has been on my Yelp radar for years, but never found time to try them out. Their flagship…read morelocation is in Norfolk where they even have a grocery market. A few years ago, they opened this location which has a bar and dine-in service. Sophia and I joined a friend of ours for lunch on Saturday. Let's see how the event turned out. I happened to place a reservation for our table the previous night, but since there weren't many people present, it wasn't necessary. The staff greeted us when we walked inside and got seated immediately. The decor inside was really nice. There's artwork abound, a bar and even a foosball table. Simply put, you should not be bored at a place like this. After looking at the menu, we were all ready to order. I selected their cabbage stew with chicken as the protein with plain jasmine rice and sweet plantains. Overall, the food was good. The stew was presented with medium spice so it definitely had my lips burning (a great thing) and the rice was well cooked. The plantains had flavor, but I felt it was overcooked. It has been a minute since I've eaten plantains but they were always a bit soft. The stew did have plenty of chicken but it could've been cut to slightly smaller pieces. Still, the meal had yours truly full and I did takeout. So did Sophia and our friend. All in all, I had a really nice time. The hospitality was really nice (the owner actually came to our table to check on us) and the food was plentiful. Oh yeah, we even had a robot bring our food to us. How cool is that??!! Anyways, till next time :)

absolutely delicious cuisine! beautiful taste of Ghanaian food. i ordered the goat stew with brown…read moresauce and original fufu, my friend ordered oxtail stew with brown sauce and plantain fufu. while eating with our hands wasn't new to us, not having to chew the fufu was very different. naturally we want to chew, but when you dip the fufu into the sauce it sorta just goes down easy. very flavorful with a nice like spicy kick. the original fufu is comparable to a thicker mashed potato, but the stew was the star. the food was delivered super hot and it did take some time for it to make it to our table, but it was quickly demolish because of hot food it tasted. also on the side was a bowl full of plantain. hands down best i had. restaurant overall was great. noise level was moderate, we arrived around 6pm and it was beginning to pickup.

By far the best vegan restaurant in the entire Hampton Roads area!! Cannot recommend this place…read moreenough! If I lived closer, I'd come here everyday.

So I forgot to take pics of the food I got but it was all very good. I got roti and pumpkin curry…read moreand I got the side platter with 3 sides of collard greens, cabbage and callaloo. All of the dishes were seasoned well and flavorful. The roti was nice and soft and tasted great with the pumpkin curry. I will definitely come back to try their other dishes

Went here for dinner Friday around 10:30 pm. Had a 25 min wait. The inside was full and crowded…read more Our waiter was attentive all night long and our food and drinks all came out at decent times. Drinks: I tried the Grey Goose Strawberry Mule (10/10) it was soooo good! I was happy I gave this a try because it just might be my new fav drink. I also tried the Long Beach Tea (8/10) it was pretty good. Food: we shared some Chicken Nachos (10/10) we completely cleaned the plate. It was a great portion size, hot, fresh, and delicious; loved the flavors all together. I ordered the Spicy Jambalaya with linguine (10/10) yummy flavors, wasn't too spicy, and again, a good portion size. Tasted the Buffalo chicken pizza and it was actually pretty decent. I was very pleased with everything ordered for dinner. For dessert, we tried the Brookie (10/10) exactly what I needed and was craving. Cleaned the plate entirely. It was so good! Still top of my go to list! My overall rate of experience : 9.5/10

We stopped by Yard House for happy hour. When we walked in there was a fair amount of open tables,…read moreso I was happy it wasn't super crowded. Our server was Nathan and he was friendly and accommodating!! I like the amount of happy hour options compared to some other restaurants with just a few. We got burger sliders with fries, calamari, poke nachos, and chicken lettuce wraps. The calamari was ok but it was some very tough ones to chew and the portion was small. The tartar sauce that came with it was good and a little spicy. The poke nachos were decent, but I'm not a raw girly to often, so I'd definitely ask if it could be seared. I put it in the air fryer at home, and it was pretty good. My daughter enjoyed it!! The lettuce wraps were just ok, the chicken was kinda rubbery and chewy. The wonton shell was delicious though and the sauce was good. My sliders were supposed to be all the way with lettuce, tomato, onions, and secret sauce. But when they came to the table they were plain with no sauce. I started to eat and about 5 minutes later the food runner brought my correct order. They said they gave me the table next to ours food. So the waiter came back to take it back, and I asked if they'd throw it away? He said yes! Which kinda bothered me. I asked since it was going in the garbage and it wasn't my mistake, could I keep it. He said the manager wouldn't allow it. With inflation why would the manager rather trash perfectly good food? It makes me nervous when restaurants take food back. If it's sat down on a table it shouldn't be returned, just take the loss, because how do I know your not going to replace it and serve it to someone else. I'm not a fan of that!! I'm not accusing them of doing that, but that's the thoughts that run through my mind in situations like that. The table was spacious at the booths and it was clean inside. There's street and garage parking. We went on a good day when it wasn't a wait for a table. The hostess was very nice. She was cheerful and engaging! I'd go back to try other happy hour dishes. Check them out!!

First time visit, very limited knowledge of Indian food, suggested by my friend's co-worker. Viewed…read morerestraurant's website and their menu prior to visit on Saturday, 10/25/2025, at 11:30 a.m. Opened on time and greated by staff at the door. The restaurant is very clean with a bright friendly decor. The staff is professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. There is a weekend buffet that was perfect for me and my friend. It offered a wide selection of menu items. The staff kindly answered my questions regarding the items and their spicyness as well as explained sauces to utilize to reduce spicyness and add flavor to the items. Spot on advice. A bottle of water was provided and replaced during our meal. Other drinks are available; however, I thought water would be best if I ate something I found too spicy. Fresh Naan was brought to the tables throughout our visit. The food was delicious and filling, the service top notch, great portions for the price (observed menu item selections served to other patrons - generous portions), large parking area close to restaurant, a good mix of 4 to 10 seat tables and booths. Large screen TV's with Ballywood style music, very modest noise level that adds to dinning experience. Handicap accessible. Shopping center sidewalk, enter through two doors and entire restaurant is one level, no steps. Easy to remove a chair from a table to accommodate a wheelchair. I did not notice highchairs or booster seats but there were children (seven and up) in the dinning area. The lunch buffet was a good variety of clearly identified menu items in individual containers with lids and serving utensils. Plates, utensils, and napkins are available at buffet serving area. Cups are already on the tables. My friend and I had a truly enjoyable Indian buffet. I strongly recommend you try this restaurant - by yourself, with a friend, or a group. From the individual menu selections to several menu selections to the buffet, like my friend's co-worker said, "You should try this place, I think you will like it." Again, thank you to the staff for kindly taking the time to explain the dishes and sauces.

We tried the lunch buffet!…read more The set up in here is a bit cramped. Accessing the buffet is very difficult. I wish the set up was a bit different so it would be easy to access everything. You are constantly lifting lids not knowing where to place them, on top of figuring out where to place your plate. The food was decent. Their naan bread was good and that's always something I enjoy. Wish they had more vegetable options. It's bit pricey for the quality and amount of options. Service was okay, they constantly removed plates and gave us refills on water.

We stopped by for dinner. I got the chili bowl and jabini pasta. My sister got the kush salad and a…read morechili bowl also. They sell different vegan dishes and most have what they call kush in them. It seems to be some sort of grain, but I really don't know. But I do like it. They have Alfredo, nachos, Mac n cheese, desserts, and smoothies. Some of the food is reasonable and some is pricey. A few desserts were $10-$15. I wanted to try them, but not for that price. We placed our order and looked around the store. They have updated the store/restaurant, so it's a more modern vibe. You can read books or hang out inside, so that's cool. The restroom was clean. There was plenty of seating to dine in. The store side sells books, crystals, jewelry, and more!! The cashier and cook were both very friendly!! I'm not vegan so I stick to what taste familiar to me to be safe. The chili is good, you wouldn't even know it's vegan. Definitely get the vegan nacho cheese to kick it up a notch. It also comes with chips. The alfredo came with veggies and kush. I'm glad it was saucy. I got it fully loaded so it came with a hash brown on top also. It was pretty good, but could use a little more seasoning to elevate the taste.. The last time I ate here the portions were a little larger, they seem to be noticeably smaller this time, so that's the only difference I've noticed. The kush usually confuses my stomach for a few days afterwards. It also may make you feel full faster but, I think it's worth trying. If your a vegan you should check them out, but even if you're not you can probably find something to try! Check them out!!

Jikoni Café's superpower is Jikoni Kush, a super-nutritional non-hybrid grain from Africa. It…read moreserves various savory dishes, including nachos, burritos, pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. I can't wait to try this delight during my next visit. Over the past few years, my lactose intolerance has ramped up, which makes each chance to indulge in one of my all-time favorite treats--milkshakes--feel like a true celebration. With an incredible 15 flavors to choose from, I couldn't resist the Bakoko (butter pecan ice cream) temptation. It was amazing--rich, smooth, and creamy, all made from almond milk! Each sip brought back such sweet nostalgia, reminding me of the butter pecan ice cream my parents adored. And let me tell you about the sweet potato cheesecake--it whisked me right back to my Southern grandmother's kitchen, blending the comforting embrace of her baking with the delightful taste of cheesecake. I savored these heavenly desserts for nearly a week, relishing every moment!

Tamarind Restaurant is one of our favorite restaurants in the Norfolk area for authentic Indian…read morecuisine. The dishes are always fresh and flavorful, and we especially recommend bhel and chili paneer. The restaurant features a simple, clean interior, and the service is attentive and welcoming. Catering is available for those interested.

Tamarind is a fast-casual Indian restaurant, so if you're looking for something more casual or your…read moretypical restaurant, this probably isn't the place to go. When you enter, you order at the counter. If you are dining in, you choose where you'd like to sit, and your food is brought out on trays. They do use paper plates and plastic utensils, but again, it is fast-casual. They have a vegetarian side of the menu and then a side with meat. The only meat they offer is chicken. We got the Chicken Biryani and the Chicken Curry and garlic naan. We asked for it to be VERY mild. The flavor was all very good but I would not call it mild lol that's probably my only complaint - it was a little too spicy for me. I have been to other Indian places that offer American mild, medium, hot AND indian mild, medium, hot. I think they realize that they are able to tolerate a lot more spice! I would say my meal was probably "Indian" mild. I realize spice is subjective, and I am a wimp! They offer a variety of different drinks in their cooler and they have a filtered water station. They do not offer ice at all. Our food came out very fast but was still PIPING hot and fresh! The customer service was excellent. The gentlemen at the counter was extremely nice! During our meal one of the women from the kitchen came out to use the restroom but stopped to ask us how our meal was and to let them know if we needed anything. Very sweet people! I would absolutely recommend this place for a flavor, service, and If you like spicy!

Amazing sweet potato fries! Friendly and fast service! Highly recommend! Everyone I was with…read moreenjoyed their meal.

Ordered a pick up one day and got the Tomato Basil soup and Wasabi Braised Beef sandwich. Neither…read morewere my favorite, but the soup was solid and should have used to dip the braised beef sandwich in, since it was a little dry which was weird for braised beef. The place puts a lot of work into the food and I would try other items.

Service was good and the products that were available. Was happy to see that Norfolk Va is moving…read moreforward with nutrition

I this place. It's one of my new favorite places. I was recommended this Cafe by a veteran who…read morewas a vegan who overheard me saying talking about becoming a vegan. Well this place won me over with their vegan oxtail wrap made with jackfruit. At first I was scared to try it I put it in my refrigerator for a day or two but when I tried it oh my God I had to go back and get three more to let others try it and we've been going back ever since I this place. I love the jewelry I love the desserts I love the books enjoy the people the customers. It's around the corner from Ghent. The owners of lovely people the workers are great people.

Ambiance is top tier! You definitely get the Mediterranean vibe when you dine here. The decor, the…read moremusic, even the light fixtures are consistent with being in the Mediterranean. And the food only paled in comparison to the service. I'm not sure if Alvaro is the owner or related to the proprietor--it's obvious he LOVES his job, he was engaging and knowledgeable and his recommendations were spot on. He suggested the Mezze platter as our appetizer (I ended up eating it as my entire meal). He also was so animated and excited about the buttery sauce that was used in the process of making the lamb chops, we ordered both purely because he was so confident we would like them. And that is where he made his mistake--we didn't LIKE them; we LOVED them! The lamb was cooked to perfection. The appetizer platter was an explosion of flavors--and trust me, the falafel alone is worth the trip back. All too often, falafel is made with the premise that bigger is better. Falafel can taste gummy and dry if it made too large. Baladi had mastered the perfect falafel. They make them small, crunchy and flavorful. Hands down, it was my favorite. And then I tasted the babaganouush! Oh my, my, my! I didn't think the falafel had competition, but that babaganouush nearly melted in my mouth. Look for me when you visit here because Baladi is my new favorite restaurant.

Whenever, I am in the Hilltop area with friends, I bring them here. What happens next? They bring…read moretheir friends. The food, service and atmosphere all deliver great quality and value.