This is a small festival but worth it, especially if you live nearby…read more You can tour the church. They had some kids activities. The best part was the food. I got a mint lemonade, it was delicious. I also tried the chicken shawarma, grape leaves, and several pastries. The bakalava was my favorite pastry. All the volunteers were so friendly. They were also offering henna tattoos, however they sadly closed up when we were ready to get one. Parking is a bit tough. There is a small parking lot across the street and street parking available if you can find it.

2026 - the food was rocking again this year. It feels like this festival gets better every year…read more The church's tours are top notch with historians and art buffs to help out. The food lines move fast and always hot! The desserts sell out quickly so go early to get the best variety. For the kiddos there are; bouncy house castle, face painting and henna, and skill games with prizes. Small parking lot across from the church gets packed quickly but there is a lot of on street parking in the neighborhood or a short walk to a large strip mall parking lot. Easy to get to so no worries there. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Portions are generous for the price charged. Get enough to take home.

Koshary King occupies a modest-sized white trailer at the intersection of Hudson & Summit, in the…read moreparking lot just north of Punk Pigs. The trailer showed up a few days ago; there's a whiteboard menu in front, plus a pretty solid website on the internets. Their tagline is "Egyptian Street Food", so it's not surprising to find hummus, baba ghanouj, and falafel on the menu. The hummus and baba ghanouj are pretty solid renditions of the type; nicely-made, with a generous helping of olive oil, and a side of crispy pita chips to dip them in. Koshary King also has a couple of dishes on their menu that I haven't encountered before in C'bus; their namesake koshary, and mesaka'a. The mesaka'a is a mix of fried eggplant and peppers, with tomato, served room temperature with pita chips for dipping. It's light and subtle and fresh, and a nice side dish. The koshary is a mix of rice, 3 kinds of pasta (angel hair, spaghetti, and macaroni), and lentils, topped with a spicy tomato sauce, fried onions, and chickpeas. If you're looking to carbo load, this is the dish for you. It's a lot of food; I got two servings out of my takeout plate of koshary. Initially, I wasn't that impressed by it, but it grew on me - the second day serving seemed tastier than the first night, as if the flavors had blended together. Personally, I'd like a little more of the spicy tomato sauce and fried onions, and maybe a little less pasta. Maybe Koshary King will read this review, and adjust their proportions a little bit. Koshary King's version of falafel was surprisingly good - a generous helping of coarse, chunky falafel served in a nice tender pita, with a smear of hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, and pickles. I've had a lot of falafel in C'bus, and this was definitely one of the best I've had. The also have a few dessert selections. The rice pudding was simple but tasty; since my first visit, they've added a second rice pudding, which is oven-baked to finish. It's a dollar more, but definitely worth the Washington. The basboosa is a cake made of semolina wheat, with some dried coconut, and a bit of syrup. It's one of my new favorite things in C'bus; sweet without being cloying, and elevated because of the coconut. Definitely don't miss this. As we head into a challenging autumn, with the pandemic on the upswing, it's a pleasant surprise to discover a place like Koshary King. It's nice to know that people are still taking chances, opening new businesses, and serving the food that they grew up with. It's one of the things I really love about Columbus. Koshary King is a great addition, and I'm happy to have them in the neighborhood.

I highly recommend the hummus and baba ghanoush. It's creamy, rich, and flavorful like hummus and…read morebaba ghanoush should be. If you have been getting grocery store hummus, come here instead! You won't be disappointed.

Pita bread is super fresh,Juices and soda are great,cookies also…read more Store is only few minutes away from my place so,perfect place for me.

They often have the best humus and baba ganoush in Columbus area, the only problem is that it's'…read moregone sold out too fast so one need to stop by by 11 AM. The store is very clean and the owner kind and welcoming. We'll keep buying from there. Thank you Arabian Market!

I love Brassica! I recently ordered catering from them. They were professional at the counter and…read moreon time for my pickup. Everything was packaged nicely and stayed warm for the event. All 25 people raved about the food.

Excellent food, excellent service. I would definitely return. The minty pink lemonade and chocolate…read morechip cookie is a great treat!

Sahara Shisha has amazing ambiance, plenty of seating, and excellent teas and yogurty milkshakes to…read morego with your hookah. This is a great location to hang out or study with tons of semi outdoor tables and immaculate vibes. The price was about what I expected and the flavor options were good - I'd recommend their blends like Grapes of Wrath for a well-balanced bowl. You may have to work or wait a while to flag down a staff member, but once you do the service is fast - I'd just order at the counter. Open late!

It looked very promising based on the vibe and ambiance however the shisha itself was possibly the…read moreworse ones I have ever had. I physically and mentally had to force myself continue it. I then proceeded to try 3 other flavors and every single one was gag inducing. I would never come here again for shisha.

Another great option at the north market!…read more It's a competition for the senses at north market & Firdous won me over with their assortment of offerings. It was minutes after opening & I was the second customer of the day which entitled me to the first slice of the Musaka along with a small Greek salad & heaping helping of Algerian spicy rice. Everything was delicious & complex. I had never had musaka before & would describe it as a richer more decadent pseudo lasagna. Rice was stellar & I want more of it in my life. Service was great & helpful with my selections. Add to your list If coming here as they had a lot of different dishes to choose from.

Visited North Market on a Saturday in January. There is street parking and parking lots (must pay…read morevia app) surrounding North Market. Firdous is a vendor in the back corner of the market. Order at the counter. Enjoyed the vegetarian entree (3 sides) for $11 which includes pita with hummus, baba ganoush, and tabouli. We added rice for $1.50 more.

This place is small for dine-in, but the food is delicious. We ordered a chicken shawarma, a beef…read moreshawarma, hummus, filafels, and th shawarma came with fries. I loved the beef shawarma, whereas the chicken shawarma was good too. I'm just not much of a chicken fan as I am of beef and lamb, but it was still good. The combination of meat to salad, pickle, and garlic toum was perfect. The filafels were on point too, along with the hummus tasting exceptionally good.

Showed up in the middle of what was one of the worst snowstorms to be greeted with a smile and…read moreamazing food. Beef Shawarma wrap was out of this world, Falafel was amazing. Being a Los Angeles native we are lucky with some of the best Mediterranean food in the world, and I can say in confidence that Food Hamati is up there with some of the best spots I've been to. A true gem and a must for anybody in Columbus to try.

The food was absolutely delicious. Food was served quickly and the service was delightful. Really…read moreenjoyed the relaxed outdoor seating which was a plus.

I stopped at Lavash Cafe while my mom was at a doctor's appointment at OSU because I was craving…read moreGreek or Mediterranean food, and I'm glad I chose this place! They had plenty of options, and since I had been wanting lamb for a while, I ordered the lamb kebab entrée. It came with pita, rice, a side salad, and roasted vegetables. Mine only had onions and peppers, but everything tasted really good. Their house-made hot sauce was absolutely delicious! Before leaving, I ordered food for my mother and grabbed a few desserts, including banana cream cheesecake and pistachio cream cake. They accidentally gave me a chocolate dessert instead of the banana cream, but it was okay. Everyone was pleasant, helpful, and informative, which is something I really value at a restaurant. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, plus a more private area toward the back where I sat because I had homework to complete. Overall, I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. I will definitely be coming back!

Found this place on Doordash to pickup a pizza and didn't realize it was out of a hookah lounge…read more This rating is based on the food. Customer Service: Guy was nice when I arrived to pickup, and order came out quick. Only other thing was that the guy wasn't wearing a mask. Not a stickler for them, like do your thing, but still weary about it at this time. Maybe he wasn't expecting customers? Atmosphere: Been to a lot of hookah lounges and this place seems good. A little confused as to where to go to pickup the food as the sign out front speaks to delivery driver pickups and not everyone in general. Quick in and out for me. Food: Got a mushroom pizza (I know I'm weird), and didn't have high expectations. Crust was good, the rest was...okay. Overall: If you're looking for pizza in this area, maybe try a different place.

A decent hookah lounge with a fair amount of Egyptian-themed seating and free wifi. No outside food…read moreor drink is allowed, and they had limited selection of a few bottled beverages. At the time I went here, they had discontinued the 10 punch card promotion on their business cards.

Nice price for portions. Nice service. Good sized kid meals and desserts available. Accurate on…read moretime service.

I usually go to Greek Express but they were closed on New Year's Day when I went around 6:30 PM. I…read moregoogled myself to the nearest Gyro spot and it took me here. I would have never tried this place otherwise. I didn't even know it existed and I travel this road every day! I ordered 2 gyros regular, a Cajun fry and a Shawarma bowl. Total was under $40. I sat and waited a good 10 minutes or so for my food. First impressions: place was well lit, small but big enough to accommodate a big group if you wanted to eat there. It was a long and narrow space with the kitchen taking up half the restaurant. The girl who took my order was very nice and patient with me. It was my first time there and I kept changing my order around. She was very sweet and friendly. I was taking pictures and noticed the place could use some cleaning up. It wasn't dirty but not spotless either. Here is the best part: the food! I got my food and took it home and yummy! Food is 5 out of 5! Loved the sauce that came with it: probably the best one I had. My husband said they were not skimping on the meat as his gyro was so big he could hardly close it! The fries were soggy because I took them to go but I air fried them at home and they were good. They were loaded with feta and spicy peppers! It was an interesting combination: not bad but different. All in all I had a great experience and would probably go back. It's lots of food for your buck and I enjoyed it! I just love Greek Express and Agape too so lots of competition. Agape is great because their Shawarma is so tasty and you get to customize everything. Greek Express is so affordable, quick drive through and delicious. I think if I came back I would try their entrees. They sounded good!