Golden Restaurant Bakery is an Afghan restaurant + bakery in between Tempe and Scottsdale. Their…read moremenu has a wide range of authentic dishes and more. I ordered the chicken shawarma on flat bread and it was about a 10 min or so wait until my take out order was ready. It was delicious and filling! The restaurant is pretty spacious and next to the counter is a case of different pastries to try.

I was absolutely delighted to find this place so close to home! Can't believe I hadn't noticed it…read morebefore. I was browsing Uber Eats for Mediterranean food when I found Golden and realized they had something that looks an awful lot like Khachapuri (here it's on the menu as Aldo). So I abandoned my plans of delivery food and promptly made my way in to eat. We got a solid sampling of the menu: - hummus/foul - Aldo with cheese and an over easy egg (I think their default may be scrambled but they do over easy if you ask!) - stuffed grape leaves - labani + black olive flatbread - kufta with tomato sauce - shawarma chicken wrap Lord above, my heart was so happy. The foul is exceptionally garlicky. Perfectly so. My partner said the hummus was his favorite thing we ordered, and he's a pretty discerning dude! The Aldo was excellent. The grape leaves came out hot, which surprised me, but again - solid! Flatbread? Stellar. Maybe even better the next day. The kufta didn't particularly excite me, but I wasn't the one who ordered it, and my partner was happy. My shawarma wrap? Oh boy, that garlic sauce. They even perfectly portion the innards so your pickles aren't all stuck to one side and the fries to the other. You can have pickles in almost every bite! We also got several desserts to take home. I haven't sampled them yet, but the hazelnut baklava in particular intrigues me. Casual ambiance. Options for booths or tables, inside or outside. I am so thrilled to have found Golden - they'll be a regular spot for me!

Yusef's is a Middle Eastern grocery store with a restaurant walk up service area in the back. There…read moreare a few booths in the front. It is a no frills ambiance but cool in the sense that you can put your stuff in a booth to "reserve" it while waiting on your food, then wander the grocery aisles to look at the spices and other offerings, including rice makers, espresso makers, etc. the staff patiently answers questions about ingredients and the grocery items. They are quite knowledgeable and friendly. Yosef's does a robust take out business. They are constantly busy during serving hours. While I was waiting for my client, I had the mint tea, which was served in a large pot so was able to have many cups full. Someone on Yelp asked me to tell them what to order. Hmm. That's difficult to do since everything I've had at Yusef's is excellent. Their food is freshly made, served hot, authentic tasting, and you get generous portions. Appetizers include hummus, stuffed grape leaves and Baba Ganouj. We shared the appetizer combo with Hummus, Baba Ganouj and Tabouli. Ask for an extra piece of Pita. Most meal plates come with rice and a salad or lentil soup. I usually get the Gyro Dinner Plate, The Beef Kabob Combo, or the Kibbi Dinner. All are great and you won't go wrong. Come with an appetite or be prepared to take food home. I must say their Bana Ganouj is one of the best in the area I've tasted. I'm somewhat of a Baba "aficionado" so have gone to many places with Baba in the region. As I've said previously- I live in Surprise, so making the trek to Yusef's is not an insignificant decision, either for the time it takes or the gas it consumes. But it is so worth it. Fine dining it isn't but frankly, fine food it is!

Yusef's was a hidden gem for made to order middle eastern food in their tiny kitchen. The service…read morewas always warm and friendly. I also enjoyed their vast grocery selection and fresh feta from different regions at the refrigerated "deli" counter. I'm so sad that they're permanently closed. They will be missed!

Had the best time, with the best service & ambiance! I'm obsessed with the Dubai chocolate and…read moremarinaded chicken kabobs. There newest items are Dubai chocolate & cookie budates Follow me on Instagram.com/TacoreyOnTheGo for my foodie and fun experiences!

Don't come here unless you plan to take out, there's 2 tables for a total of 8 people. But oh my,…read morewhat a treat you are in for! Friendly staff. I'd never tried Mansaf before so I ordered the platter. Delicious fall off the leg bone of lamb. Fluffy yellow rice, creamy hummus, a pita and a salad. I chose the Greek salad. It was fresh and crispy, the dressing on the side and delicious. Reasonable prices and they don't skip on quantity of food. I sure wish I didn't live 24 miles away, the exorbitant price of gas makes it difficult to justify the trip. But if I'm in the area, you can be sure I'll be stopping here!

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It's literally a crapshoot whether they'll actually be open during their posted hours. I've been…read moresuccessful in finding them actually open two times in over ten tries, across five years. And they have never once answered the phone for me. The two times I ate there (always otherwise empty), the food was outstanding.

Easily my favorite Mediterranean spot in the Phoenix metro area!! The food and service are always…read moreamazing, even when they're packed you don't have to wait that long for your food. The ambiance can be a little chaotic when they're super busy, but it's well worth it for the delicious food. I usually get the chicken shawarma plate with the rice and Greek salad as my sides. This is enough for 2-3 meals for me, depending on my hunger levels. It also comes with baklava for dessert! Pro tip: always ask for the tzatziki sauce *and* the garlic sauce. Both are phenomenal.

I've been coming to Green Corner for a while now, and it's one of the few places that's…read moreconsistently excellent every single time. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and you can really count on getting the same great quality with every visit. I honestly crave it at least once a week! Whether it's the perfectly seasoned meats, fresh salads, warm pita, or their amazing sauces, everything is packed with flavor. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the staff is always friendly. If you're looking for reliable, delicious Mediterranean food in Mesa, Green Corner is an easy 5-star recommendation. It's become one of my go-to spots, and I can't recommend it enough!

This is the best Mediterranean food I've ever had! The pita bread alone will bring me back. So…read morefluffy! I had the DXB tawook sandwich and loved it. The spicy lentil soup was very tasty. Even though you order at the counter, the service was friendly and attentive.

Hey Scottsdale and Phoenix, you are missing out on the best experience of one of the newest amazing…read moreplaces with authentic Mediterranean food!!!!! They make homemade pitas and tzatziki sauce! I have yet to experience that at any establishment in the Metro area!!!! Definitely worth the travel and experience! Hats off the food is awesome. Of course my favorite is the Gyro - yum yum!!!!!!

I love living in this area because there is an international market or restaurant everywhere you…read moreturn. I am half Greek and love Baiz so I can get my ingredients at a decent price. The Baklava section or bar is my favorite spot. You can get a box of u pick baklava...or just 1 piece....may I suggest the Nutella covered ones The hot food section is great for some little bites to munch on or get a variety for the house. Heat and go yum and easy! I love the prices in the butcher shop and the meat is fresh and good. When needing veggies or fruit this is my first stop. I color my hair with henna and they have a good section of personal products. If you need a unique gift they have beautiful items here like plate sets tea sets dishes and a selection up front of items. Only some of the ladies who help you at the counters and check out are friendly and nice other than that the customer service is what loses a star.

BEST meats and spices and produce good prices and nice cashiers.I drive far just to get the beef…read morebacon the fast food area inside is really good!!!

super fresh and flavorful--portions are very generous and prices really fair. Family owned and…read morequite the treasure. Mama's rice is the BEST.

I will never go back to this place. The owner was very unfriendly and made me feel uncomfortable…read moreand unwelcome. She gave me an unpleasant look, and the whole interaction left a bad impression. Customer service should make people feel welcome, not uncomfortable. Based on my experience, I would not return. Very disappointing customer service. I politely asked the employee if the food was halal, but her response was not friendly or helpful at all. I was ready to place an order, but instead of assisting me, she ignored me and started helping other customers who walked in after me. I ended up leaving without ordering. Unfortunately, the way I was treated made me feel unwelcome. Customer service and treating every customer with respect should be a priority.

Stopped for a quick lunch and so happy we did!…read more Place is clean and very quick to give out orders. Lots of parking as it's in a large shopping center. Service was friendly and helpful. Falafels are pretty darn good!!! Their sauces are all delicious even the spicy ones, lentil soup is something I crave, crispy hot fries, chicken shawarma was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Even the taste of their rice was just what I wanted authenticity wise. The fresh veggies they use are good, too, and honestly their portions are just right! Casa De falafel 100% fulfilled my craving!!! I'll be back and will recommend folks here.

I wanted coffee, so I swung by this place before. I got the beef Shawarma plate to go. It was a…read moregood portion of food. Vegetables were good and had quite the variety to go with the beef and rice. The beef was just okay. A little dry and lackee flavor. But the portion size was well worth it. The service and speed was top notch. I got my food faster than my coffee order. So it isn't a bad visit, but if I am in the area ooght swing on by again to give them another shot.

Ok this place realllllllly took me by surprise. We needed to grab a quick meal so we stopped in…read morehere since they had good reviews and were close by. And wow I'm happy we did! We came at lunch and thankfully there was no line when we ordered; but 5 minutes later, there was a line literally to the door. It's that good! I had the lamb kofta sandwich combo with Greek fries, my dad had the Al sham gyro. Both were next level flavor bombs. And those Greek fries???? Forget about itttt. Out of this world delicious! You order at the counter, get a number and seat yourself. Then they bring you the food once it's ready, and they bus your table when you leave. The woman who helped us order was patient and took the time to explain what "Al sham" meant. I saw people who ordered the meat plates for lunch- the plates were HUGE generous portions. I would definitely come back over and over to try their menu if I lived closer! It's a great casual restaurant with plenty of parking.

We enjoy dining at Green Corner a few times a month. Arrived about 6pm on a Tuesday in the…read moreinstance. Parking was ample and easy. We enter the restaurant and went to order counter immediately and were greeted. The employee was friendly and polite. The atmosphere was casual and relaxing. We ordered the Beef Shawarma plate and the Greek Salad with Gyro added. We paid at the counter and food is delivered later about 10 minutes later. We did not initially get the pitta bread that comes with the Beef Shawarma plate. Only after asking was it delivered. All our food was fresh tasting and delicious. There were two employees serving us, a male and a female. The male employee was very helpful and did a great job. The female employee seemed to be ignoring us or was absent minded, did not appear to care. Had to mention as we have notice this issue on a previous visit. We will continue to return for the great food and tolerate the service. Recommend!