I don't want to get too bogged down with the negative, because from the service and ambience side,…read morethere's not much good going on here. I didn't get what I wanted because I'm not even sure the man who took my order could understand me. That said... I came for fried chicken and the chicken was really good. So... Let that be the thrust of your decision. Really good fried chicken!

Halal and fried chicken restaurant with a parking lot in the back. Had the chicken biryani and the…read morebeef tehari. They come with a complimentary simple salad. The food was ok but could use a bit more flavor. I like the beef tehari better than the chicken biryani. Price was reasonable. You can easily get two meals from one order.

There isn't a bad item on the menu. I love their wraps, dinners plates, hummus and carrot slaw and…read moreTurkish coffee.

Surprised by all the great reviews. I never like to write a bad review for a small business but I…read morewas so disappointed with our visit. It was our 1st time and I had high hopes because of all the wonderful Yelp reviews. We had the Mezze plate and the Small Lamb Kebab plate. The Mezze was fine but the cheap lettuce and carrot salad put me off. My friend order the Small Lamb Kebab for $16.99. The 1 kebab stick was a joke. 4 pieces of toddler size lamb and a few small onions. I should have taken a picture because they were teeny tiny. Combined, the amount of meat on that plate was like 1/2 a pack of cards. There was also rice, salad and pickled cabbage. Needless to say my friend left still hungry. The owners definitely need to do better with their portion size if they are going to charge so much. We were the only customers in there and it was lunchtime on a Saturday. We will not be returning. Do not recommend.

I used to frequent Mediterrano in Hillsboro, NH, and absolutely loved it. When the restaurant…read morechanged ownership and then unfortunately closed during COVID, I was genuinely disappointed. About a year later, I found myself craving authentic Mediterranean food again, so I started searching for restaurants around New Hampshire. That's when I came across Ayasofia. As I looked through the menu and photos, everything seemed so familiar--it reminded me of the dishes I had loved at Mediterrano. The next day, my husband and I decided to drive an hour to Salem to try it out, and it was completely worth it. After speaking with the owner, we learned that Mediterrano had actually been owned by a member of his family and that they use the same recipes. It all made perfect sense! The owner was incredibly warm and welcoming, even encouraging us to return and meet his mother, who taught him these recipes. I highly recommend the hummus, baba ghanoush, salsa, and grape leaves--they're all fantastic. Be sure to order the lavash bread on the side, as it pairs perfectly with everything. For a main course, the adana lamb kebab is a must-try. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and full of flavor. I only wish I could cook like this--I'd happily eat Mediterranean food every single day!

Turkish restaurant during the day ... Rowdy party bar at night a great time…read more We got a plate of grape leaves and a chicken Kebab and falafel dinner. My husband was particularly excited by how the rice was made. The grape leaves were good and the dinners came with the red cabage and salad. Delicious. I also got the Raki, because I was having Turkish food, but all the cocktails sounded very good. We did not sit in the bar, but they sounded like they were having the time of their lives in there. At one point Rod Stewart came on over the speakers and you could hear them shouting "ROD!!!" I was like, shit - Turkish food AND the regulars love Rod Stewart? Sign me up! If we lived anywhere near here, we'd be back.

Ambiance Service…read more Food This place was such a wonderful surprise! Little restaurant in a little town...big time winner! It's so cute, great for a date night or dinner with friends. The service was good. A touch slow on drinks and I think our server forgot to put in one of our meals...it came out quite a while after the rest of the dishes. She was such a sweetheart though and they squeezed us in when they were really busy, so I couldn't dock a star for that because everything else was amazing. The drinks were delicious. The FOOD! Oh my gosh, it was all SO GOOD! Calamari, steak tips, chicken, eggplant lasagna, gyro and baked scallops were all winners. The scallops though! I could go on and on about how wonderful the food was. We will definitely be back and recommending it to anyone who will listen!

Everything about Kelari brings me back home in Greece, where I was born and raised. The hospitality…read more(philoxenia), the food, the service and the vibe, are as Greek as it gets. A place to decompress, and have an amazing dining experience, every time. The owners take pride of their restaurant and it shows in every detail. From the garnish on the drinks and the decorations, to the presentation of the dishes. The bar staff makes you feel like a regular, even if you walked in for the first time. The servers and host staff are always attentive and ready to help. Highly recommended!!!!

Will recommend Will return…read more when you walk in this place, this is order at counter to go or order at the counter and be seated and they will bring you your order. This is not a place where a waitress comes to your table to take your order. We are local to the area and I created a list of places that I would like to eat at and this was one of them. I had Mediterranean food once before and that was in North Carolina and this restaurant was way better. The food was hot. The food was fresh. The chicken, lamb beef and I know I'm forgetting one more but the four types of meat I had were very moist and very good. Very flavorful! proportions were great for a hungry lady after 8 1/2 hours of yardwork. I chose to do the spicy hummus and WARNING take WARNING that is very spicy. The pita bread was not stale. The staff was very friendly. I did say to them that I was willing to try anything they recommended. I was up for an adventure, and there was not much that I don't like and that's what she chose for me. The seating area was plenty. It was a little bit busy, which I was surprised to see. I just figured it wasn't going to be that busy, but it was. It seemed very family oriented. It was not loud at all. It also seemed to be clean. The chair is on the other hand they could use an upgrade. They were comfortable, but you can definitely tell by the armrest that they are used. I thought the price was also very reasonable considering

J-EYE-ro? JEER-o? YIEE-ro? So many opinions on how to pronounce gyro. But I pronounce it…read more"delicious!" I've sampled the chicken, the beef and the lamb. All absolutely excellent. The portion size is variable. I've had it "generous" and I've had it "Whoa - that's a LOT of food". They're not covered with a standard tzatziki sauce - theirs is more feta forward. Super tasty. The fries vary as well. Sometimes a bit crunchier and sometimes, while still crunchy, more toward McD fries style. But it's just the outer surface that crunches. Inside it's smooth and creamy. Top drawer. You'll find that they tuck a few fries into the wrap. A nice touch. The only negative point is speed. I've always been there early - the first for lunch. But it still takes a fair bit of time to get the food. Arrive during the crowded time and you're definitely going to be waiting around. But ... worth it. They have a lot more on the menu and have an interesting alcohol free beer/soda that was new to me and a nice change from actual soda. Definitely worth a visit.

This was my first time visiting Sevmar. The food was delicious & Tessa was wonderful.read more

We celebrated my birthday with a lovely lunch at Sevmar Bistro in Salem. Everything was delicious!…read moreWe all ordered the chicken kebab with rice, grilled vegetables, and a side salad, and for appetizers we shared pita chips with hummus and pita along with spanakopitas. For dessert they surprised me with a birthday slice of carrot cake, which was the perfect sweet ending. The space is beautifully decorated with floral aesthetics and a bright, welcoming atmosphere. There's even a real London red phone booth outside the entrance, and we each got a cute red phone booth keychain to take home, which was such a fun touch. For drinks, my friends tried the special martinis while I had the raspberry fizz, which was super refreshing and perfect for welcoming the spring season. The food was fantastic and the service was friendly and attentive. There's also plenty of parking, which is always a plus. The only tiny con was the music overhead was a bit loud... let's just say at one point our table conversation sounded more like we were at an indoor concert than having lunch. Another small downside was the bathroom situation--there seemed to be only one or two stalls for men and women, so there was a bit of a wait Overall, it was a wonderful birthday spot!

Previously had a great baba at Yalla. Reasonable. Last time…read moremy mate went in an ordered it to take out, it was $12. A bit much for eggplant. Astonished when he brought it home, I then looked at their menu. Prices have skyrocketed. Too rich for my pocketbook/

I dont know if they are under new management, or just a bad day. I ordered chicken swarma, im use…read moreto it comes with a bed of hummus, i got it without hummus and top w veg. I ordered tabboleh on the side since i know the swarma doesnt come with any of tabboleh. I never had tabboleh sweet eekk. It goes to the trash asap. The desert is always delicious. Meat grape leave wrapped is good. It just kinda expensive for the amount we received.

This place came to our company lot this week, as our cafeteria is under construction. Chicken gyro…read morewas great, well seasoned had an herby and what I believe was sumac flavor. Didn't need sauces for it. Fries were also good, had a spicy batter around them.

Chez Rafiki's is a gourmet food truck that began operations in Lowell, Massachusetts in September…read more2016. It was founded by chef Lhoussine Rafiq. Originally hailing from Casablanca, Morocco, Chef Rafiq is a graduate of Boston's Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. After working at several Boston restaurants, Rafiq decided to start his own food truck. Chez Rafiki's serves authentic Halal Mediterranean cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. Some of the menu staples include falafel, chicken shawarma, gyro, kofta, and salads. Chez Rafiki's travel all over Massachusetts bringing their delicious food to various craft breweries, festivals and private catering events. I recently enjoyed some food from Chez Rafiki's at Tree House Brewing Company in Charlton. I was visiting the brewery with my two-year-old son and we decided to get some food from the food truck. I was excited to see that Chez Rafiki's was the food truck that day because I love Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine. After looking over the menu, I decided to order Chez Rafiki's Special: the "Chicken Killer" (Rice, Fries, Chicken Shawarma, Pickled Red Onion, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Garlic Sauce, Feta Cheese). I also ordered a side of Falafel. I absolutely loved the Chicken Killer; a symphony of Mediterranean flavors and spices. My son has never tried this kind of cuisine before. He wouldn't touch the Chicken Killer but he absolutely loved the Falafel. He happily gobbled down half of the Falafel balls. I would definitely order from Chez Rafiki's again if I saw them at another brewery or festival.

Came here for take out and left with no issues and a light bill! We ordered a traditional gyro,…read morespicy gyro, and a side of greek fries. The gyros were delicious. Very fresh ingredients were used, loaded with shaved moist roasted chicken, fries were added and the sauces were flavorful and delicious! Cost per gyro was around $12.95. I would argue unless you were super hungry each gyro could last two servings! The side of greek fries was a bit confusing I will say. For the take out part, the fries came in a huge brown bag. It felt like a 5 pound bag of fries which costed $9. I think in hindsight if we had known that's how many fries we would get with a side order we would have not ordered that. Also, who charges $9 for a "side" of fries?! No one. So that was the only complaint. But, the servers were friendly and service was fast and generous. The ambiance was nice! I would visit regularly if we were in the area more often. We definitely be back hopefully soon!

Pita is a straightforward, fast-casual spot offering classic options like gyros, souvlaki, and pita…read morewraps, with a selection of sides. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking, so there are never any issues finding a spot. However, some of neighboring businesses are no longer in operation, which leaves the area feeling a bit quiet. The space inside is open and airy, but it can feel a little awkward without any background music, as you can clearly hear everyone's conversations around you. While the pita bread itself is flavorful and soft, the chicken was unfortunately quite dry, which made the overall texture less enjoyable. The flavors were decent, but the dryness of the chicken stood out. I got tzatiki sauce on the side and it helped. One thing to note is that each topping you add that is not already on the item itself, is an additional charge. I enjoyed the zucchini fritters--crispy and packed with flavor. However, at four fritters per order, I felt it was a bit pricey for the portion size. There's a self-serve soda fountain along with a limited selection of beers available. Service was strangely slow and what I can only described as "unbothered". A simple, satisfying meal, but there are areas for improvement.