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    La’Baik

    4.9 (151 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
    Open 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Lauren S.

    So, I've been avoiding this place because it's tagged under shwarma, and I'm thinking it's going to be like Halal Guys or like the Middle Eastern version of Chipotle. It's not. It's quick, but the food is really high quality. Everything is made with care, and the staff are warm and helpful. The portions are hearty and the flavors are excellent. I got the lamb beef gyro pita shrak wrap and a cake with candied orange slices and pistachios. Both were really excellent. I was sad that Stomping Ground went the way of the dodo, but this is a fantastic replacement. If you've been hesitating to try it, don't! You won't regret it.

    Salma C.

    Fresh, well flavored, amazing Middle Eastern food in the heart of Del Ray! This place is definitely one of the favorite neighborhood food spots- I can tell. Quick service, helpful staff, cute interior, and lovely outdoor seating as well! For my first time, I got the popular mint lemonade which is refreshing, delicious, well balanced, and worth the hype! Got a bowl and sampled all the meats, but honestly the falafel was my favorite! The chicken was my favorite meat- it had a good seasoning to it. I'll def be coming back for another bowl. Managed to find street parking but I'm sure parking can be tricky on weekends and peak times. WORTH IT!

    Chicken Shawarma Bowl
    Kyle B.

    We ordered chicken shawarma wrap and bowl. Both were amazing. I especially loved the taste of rice. Chicken was well cooked and marinated. You can choose as many toppings as you like and they are all delicious. I also tried the famous mint lemonade and it is refreshing as its fame. Very tasty. Servers were kind and friendly. I didn't feel like I'm being ignored. Inside is nice ambiance. There are also sitting options on outside which is pretty nice in a good weather.

    Kell M.

    Absolutely loved this spot. It was my first time and the guy helping me recommended what would go well as toppings for my falafel pita wrap! He was so nice and helpful. The food was so yummy, huge portion and were tasted so fresh. The vanilla latte was delicious, too. The girl behind the counter was super sweet and gave great recs for pastries. The pistachio one was unreal.

    Tianna F.

    I've been to this place twice now and it's pretty good. If you're in the middle for some Mediterranean eats, definitely give this place a try. The food is fresh and the customer service is pleasant as well. The employees are very helpful, so don't be afraid to ask questions or recommendations. On the particular visit, I had the bowl with shawarma chicken and a few other toppings. I will recommend adding their "Garlic Paste" to your bowl or wrap. It adds such great flavor to the food.

    Falafel (5) rice bowl
    Stephanie S.

    Absolutely amazing meals at La'Baik! The mint lemonade is a must try! It's perfectly tart and refreshing. The staff is friendly, the portions are big, and the food is delicious. So many options to choose from for your meal, and you're sure to leave full and satisfied. We've been to La'Baik multiple times and are sure to be back again soon!

    Lamb beef shawarma and mint lemonade
    Kimberly B.

    I always feel compelled to try a place with 5 starts immediately! I'm so glad I did and I can attest for myself they absolutely deserve every star. It was my first time and the staff were absolutely amazing. They answered all my questions and let me sample the mint lemonade, which was out of this world good! The food was fresh and delicious and I cannot wait to go back.

    Chicken Shawarma wrap and Fresh Mint Lemonade
    Fr. William S.

    What a delightful little place. We came for lunch and the mint lemonade was so fresh and delicious. 10/10 recommendation! The chicken was a little dry, but the toppings were are excellent, particularly the sumac onions. The gyro meat was the better option this time so my brother won and I lost.

    Conner J.

    We went a bit out of our way for this one but I'm glad we did. I'm always a bit fan of middle eastern food and this was no exception. Fluffy and chewy wrap with some crunch falafel and an array of vegetables. It was just what we needed. The atmosphere is pretty top notch too. Hanging lights on the inside that gave it a nice warmth and plenty of nice seating all around. The staff was pretty friendly and it eas decently fast as well.

    Kevin L.

    4.5 stars. Ordered a chicken rice bowl and it was delicious. The chicken was moist and had great flavors. They are generous with the rice, sides and sauces. Everything tasted very fresh. Would recommend.

    Looks great doesn't it? Sadly it wasn't except for the Pita Chips and Pita Bread.
    Monica W.

    I wanted to love this place but I just don't. I ordered via UE and the delivery was perfect but the food was not. I ordered half falafel/lamb beef gyro pita shark wrap, 2x pita and hummus with pita chips. I requested feta, tomato, Romain lettuce and cucumber and called to request tzatziki on the side. The man who answered the phone was wonderful and very accommodating, so no issues there. I was actually looking forward to an in-person dine in experience after speaking with him. I digress. My wrap arrived nicely warm, but the toppings were so light, they were non-existing. The I loved how thin the bread wrapper was but the falafel was so garlicky, I ended up throwing the entire sandwich in the trash. The tzatziki tasted like raw garlic. I attempted to tame it with more Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice and salt, but nope. It to went the way of the wrap. I was able to salvage the hummus with additional salt, fresh lemon juice and tahini. Sigh The chips were delicious and the pita was good as well. Both will go great with my homemade shakshuka.

    Lamb beef gyro

    Unbelievable fresh and delicious food! Beautifully clean place on the inside & out. Can't recommend this place enough!!

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    Usamah N.

    Just want to give a shout out to the staff for being so welcoming, I kept seeing the very high reviews on Google and Yelp and this place is worth the hype. It's like an Arab chipotle, the gyro wrap was so good and gyro meat melts in your mouth and some of the better gyro I've had in the area. My wife got the chicken shawarma which was also tasty but i liked the gyro better. The fries with zaatar were great too

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    This is actually my second time coming to this restaurant, and both times were absolutely…read morespectacular. The food is nothing but genius--fantastic concepts like their roasted carrots, soft, spicy outer textures with a simultaneously solid and rich core. Their hummus is delectable and thick, offering an appreciated simplistic flavor paired with everything served. Their nutty, sweet, warm halloumi, mezze tasting (various pickled veggies offering a cool addition and sometimes a kick), ribeye steak & chicken souvlaki blew me away. The steak was as good as it was last time (9.9/10), and the chicken souvlaki was soft, cooked to perfection served with a zingy garnish of pickled onions. For dessert, their chocolate spiced mousse was a run-of-the-mill chocolate mousse. It was good, but I wasn't getting much of the spice. The service at our time there has a funny backstory--reservations were accidentally made at their sister restaurant, Medina. However, due to it being a special occasion, George (shoutout) managed to find us a perfect seat on the second level, overlooking the inner workings of the exposed aesthetic of the restaurant. The ambiance was calm, smooth, dim-lit, and encompassed a primal, eclectic atmosphere at the same time. Nonetheless, Maydan is an incredible restaurant providing outstanding meals suitable for various diets (keto, vegan, etc.) with great and dutiful servers who bring together the shrouded, intimate atmosphere. Everything just works and time flies in there. Definitely worth a try!

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    Wood oven front and center

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    4.5(110 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Omar's Pitas & Platters is carry-out only -- unless you're brave enough to sit outside in sub-30F…read moreweather with a 15 mph wind chill. A few of us grabbed lunch to go last Sunday. One of my friends is a regular and raved about the jerk chicken platter. I've never seen jerk chicken offered at a halal restaurant before, so I was immediately intrigued. JERK CHICKEN PLATTER - 12 They top the plate with a generous base of rice, and they really don't skimp on the chicken. Imagine a Chipotle bowl, but with nearly double the protein. It also comes with a generous amount of romaine lettuce and freshly diced tomatoes, and my platter was filled all the way to the rim. The jerk chicken was braised really well -- bold, punchy flavors with hints of smokiness and a warm heat that I wouldn't quite call "spicy." On the side, I got a couple sauces to elevate the platter. The White sauce was a classic, creamy yogurt sauce, while the Omar Signature sauce was sweet and savory. Overall, this was a solid platter for a great price. I had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Tasty food and excellent value!

    Grabbed dinner at Omar's since it was on our way back home. Our food was ready for pickup in 5-10…read moremins. There weren't any seats inside so we grabbed our food and took it home. I had the jerk chicken (no onions) platter with the hot pepper, green chutney and jerk sauces on the side. The sauces were amazing! My mixed my hot pepper and jerk sauces together and it was fireeee! Then had some chutney to cool it down. The jerk chicken was flavor and the rice and side salad complimented it well. My husband got the crispy chicken (no onions) platter with the white sauce, spicy white sauce and Omar's signature sauce. The crispy chicken was a little too fried/overcooked for me but was very crispy. My husband loved it though! His sauces were also good but I def preferred mine. Both platters had a generous portion of chicken. Overall a great place to grab a casual meal.

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    Avocado fries! Mixed grill platter!

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