First visit was when my wife and I headed to Taproot for a show. This is primarily a catering…read morebusiness, so they weren't quite "ready" to seat us. Didn't matter they made us feel like family. An older couple sat in the corner, eating with complete attention on their meals. Well, old couples don't need to say much to either right? When they finished, the woman said to us, "you're in for a treat" as she went out. Then my wife and I, who always chat through meals, sat silent, focused on eating. Well came back to GG's for takeaway on Thanksgiving. The first time was no fluke. This place is the real deal, and the owners are SO kind. If you do plan to eat inside, it's best to call and let them know. Sometimes they've got so much going on with catering, they can't accommodate diners. But do try this place, it's the best food I've had in Seattle.

The best food! Generous portions and great neighborhood restaurant. George and Rula remember your…read morenames and your orders. The food is always delicious. One entree is big enough for two people.We love this place and the owners

Omg this place is a gem!! So glad we walked by and stumbled upon it! Staff were so welcoming! We…read morehad tea and Turkish pistachio baklava while we waited for fresh borek to take home! The atmosphere is cozy a great place to have savory and sweet while catching up. Thank you for taking care of us Mis Cafe team!

Very delicious, simple, and authentic. I just wish they were…read morea little more generous with the portion sizes. The place is small, but honestly worth waiting for a spot. We got the rice pudding to go, and it was the best little treat to end our trip. Highly recommend for breakfast or brunch.

We came here around 8pm, and were greeted by a lovely host. Our server recommended a couple dishes…read moreto start off with, and we ordered a few drinks. The drinks were great and the ambiance was lovely, our party was sat at a large round table which really emphasized the family-style approach of this spot. My favourites of the night were the chicken, the cauliflower, and the dips! Unfortunately we were not informed that the kitchen was going to close about 20 minutes after we sat down. This meant that we weren't able to add more dishes, as what we had ordered wasn't enough for all of us to feel completely full. It was a solid spot with good vibes, but for the price point, I would hope that the service and communication would be more attentive.

I love Mamnoon's new Happy Hour! From 5:00 - 6:30 every evening you can pick from a smaller happy…read morehour menu at steep discounts. As always, they have excellent vegetarian and vegan options. The cocktails are unique. I recently enjoyed a cocktail with vodka, pineapple, passion fruit, and cinnamon simple syrup, with some kind of interesting dried leaves or seeds on the rim. Delicious!

Tanoor is hands down one of our favorite spots, and it was the perfect place to spend Valentine's…read moredinner. The ambiance is warm, intimate, and beautifully set up. Our go-to order every time is the meat platter for two, and it never disappoints. It comes with three veggie sides, which balance everything perfectly. The meat is incredibly juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right, tender with that perfect char. You can really taste the quality and seasoning in every bite. The portions are generous, the presentation is great, and the overall vibe makes you want to stay and enjoy your time. Whether it's a date night or just a nice dinner out, Tanoor always delivers. Service was excellent as well, our server was fast and polite. Already looking forward to our next visit!

Second visit to Tanoor, and the ambiance remains the highlight--warm, inviting, with soft…read morebackground music that makes for a relaxed meal. The fresh bread and zaatar are a nice, unique touch, and the hummus is authentic and well done. The main dishes didn't quite deliver. The chicken was dry and lacked flavor, which was disappointing given how strong the starters were. Overall, 4 stars for ambiance, service and bread, closer to 3 stars for the mains. Worth including in your rotation, but not a spot I'd go out of my way for.

From looking at the menu, I haven't seen too many of the items listed offered here in Seattle. This…read morewas exciting to me as I enjoy food from the Middle Eastern part of the world, and the entrees do look very enticing! We went on a Saturday around 2pm and it wasn't too busy at the takeout window. The restaurant is only takeout - there are benches right next to the takeout window, but there are only enough spots for 8 - 12 people (2-3 people per bench). The only other seating is at the nearby street seating offered by the neighboring bars, which I can see being restricted during peak hours. Parking can be very difficult if you plan on driving, there is only street side parking that is usually full, and nearby paid parking in lots. Service is fast, after we got our order, we only waited 5-8 minutes for our food. We got their recommended Soujouk (Beef) and Cheese Wrap for $16. The wrap is long, I would say about 13 - 14 inches long, and I can definitely seeing most people getting full after enjoying one of these. The flavors are nice and you can taste the spices from the sausage - I could taste cinnamon front and center with other earthy spices lingering in an aftertaste. The wrap is very decadent, the cheese is hearty and indulgent and that with the spiced sausage and textural difference with the cucumbers is pleasing. Do note with how indulgent this wrap is, you will accumulate a ton of oil in your wrapper as you enjoy it - a nap afterwards is in your future if you eat a whole wrap! I think that Yalla Seattle is a good stop to try these cuisines in a casual manner and the price is reasonable. There are some other items on the menu that kept my attention and I would totally revisit to try the other items offered by this restaurant.

The batinjan (eggplant) and labneh wrap here has now taken its place in my pantheon of best…read moreeggplant bites I've ever had. Yalla is a walk up window, and there are just a couple of benches right outside where you can eat, and according to other reviews you can also go to Montana Bar next door with your food. The menu is posted in a couple places right next to the ordering window, and it's pretty easy to parse. Almost everything there is what I'd consider a "portable food", meaning something you don't need a plate, fork, and knife to eat, which makes sense given that it's not a sit down restaurant. They have veggie saj, meaty saj, mezze, a few sides, and a dessert. I really like their concise menu. We tried the baba ghanoush ($9.5), which comes with saj on the side, a batinjan and labneh saj wrap ($12), and a halloumi grilled cheese (halloumi grilled inside saj, $13). As you can tell, the saj underpins everything at Yalla, and their saj is excellent. Warm, soft, flaky, and tearable, it is perfect for both dipping and wrapping and grilling. The batinjan and labneh wrap is bursting (literally) with tender grilled eggplant, a rich sauce, and tangy, creamy labneh. It is truly one of the most delicious eggplant dishes I've ever had. The halloumi grilled cheese definitely hits the spot, and is more filling than you think by looking at it. Baba ghanoush is so smooth and flavorful, and I love the pomegranate seeds on top! The folks who work there are super nice, very friendly, and food comes out quickly. Prices are very reasonable, and I will definitely be back to try some of their meaty saj! This place is going into my regular rotation, for sure.

Another must go during our annual sibling trip!…read more We got the chicken curry, beef & onion, and bacon hash piroshky. Super fresh, warm, and steaming at first bite. Usually long lines, but we came after the rush and there was no line (hallelujah!). Very straightforward and next time, I'd definitely buy more to take home.

My friend recommended Piroshky Piroshky while I was visiting Seattle, so I decided to give it a…read moretry. We went on a Saturday, and it was super busy, but I will say the line moved surprisingly fast, which I appreciated. A heads-up if it's your first time: the shop itself is very small, so most of the wait is outside, and they only let about 2-3 people inside at a time. Even with the crowd, the process was efficient, and the staff we interacted with were very nice. We wanted both savory and sweet, so we tried the popular beef & cheese bun, chicken teriyaki, and hazelnut roll. The beef & cheese bun was definitely the best thing we tried. It was warm, flavorful, and reminded me of the filling inside an Asian meat bun, which I enjoyed. The chicken teriyaki was disappointing. It didn't look anything like the photo they advertise, and the flavor was just okay, nothing memorable. The hazelnut roll was decent and not overly sweet, which I liked, but it wasn't something I'd go out of my way for. Overall, I personally think this place is a bit overhyped. The fast-moving line and friendly staff were a plus, and the beef & cheese bun was good, but based on what we tried, I'm not sure it fully lived up to the hype. Still, if you've never had it before, it may be worth trying once since they have plenty of other menu options.

This is excellent food service and location! I love Mediterranean food and this is top shelf ! Do…read moreyourself a favor and plan a dinner date here!

I came here for lunch. I was looking for Persian food and found this place on Google Maps. The…read morepictures looked kind of similar to Iranian food, so I decided to give it a try. My husband and I ordered a few dishes. The ingredients seemed decent, but the rice had no salt at all, and the kebab wasn't tasty. The garnish on the plate wasn't prepared well either big chunks of onion, cucumber, and tomato, not nicely cut. The stew also didn't have much flavor and wasn't good. Honestly, when food isn't seasoned properly from the start, adding salt later doesn't fix it. We didn't enjoy our meal. Also, we tried calling the servers (both the guy and the lady), but they didn't respond. In the end, my husband had to get up and ask for bread. They still forgot, and near the end of our meal the waitress walked by and said, Oh, you wanted bread?

Fantastic food and service. We shared Gyros platter, hummus and baklava. So good…read more The food was fresh and delicious.

Good Mediterranean food to try! I had their gyro sandwich and Greek fries. The Greek fries were…read morepretty good! Fries were cooked well and the sauce that came with it was very flavorful! The gyro sandwich was only okay. The thing that got me was the seasoning of the meat. It wasn't the typical taste of gyro meat that I love. Because of this, I wouldn't come back. The service was good. The employee took my order and the meal came out in a timely manner even though it was during a dinner rush. The ambiance was somewhat nice. It had themed setup and a decent number of seating, however, it felt a bit too tight with the arrangement.

We've only had takeout from here but it's always good…read more I like the chicken shawarma. There's a place where I used to live where the garlic sauce was AMAZING so this one leaves something to be desired.

Wow, I should have eaten here sooner! I placed an order online to-go, it was hot and ready for when…read moreI picked it up. There is outside patio seating available, and some indoor seating but it is a pretty small building. The staff were friendly and quick with my order. The portions are solid here! My husband and I ordered the super gyro sandwich, one each, and shared a side of rice and a Greek salad. We both ate half our sandwich and saved the rest for lunch the next day. Everything was delicious and cooked well. I was impressed with the Greek salad to-go size, too! So many restaurants give a lame small portion for salad, but Ikonos hooked it up and it was definitely shareable. If we weren't already stuffed enough, we finished off dinner with baklava for dessert. One order comes with two pieces, just a perfect light sweet treat to end a meal. Make it a point to stop by if you're shopping in the grocery plaza, you won't be disappointed!

Food: 4/5 Let me start off by saying the bowl was huge! Lots…read moreof chicken, veggies, and rice stacked on top of each other neatly. The sauce was amazing and the seasoning on the chicken was superb! My only downvote on this (and it's rather a personal reason) was the amount of raw onions. It was overwhelming to the point every single bite was just onion, spicy at that too! I picked some off and my senses came back to normal XD Service: 5/5 Quick service, we came on a Saturday morning and the place wasn't packed so we were able to order and get a table without a wait. They also have water cups prepared near the fountain machine which is a huge plus! Ambiance: 4/5 Overall a clean space with ample tables/seats. I noticed there were a few flies flying around. It didn't bother us too much but something worth noting. It's tucked away in this plaza with Jack in the Box and loads of parking Overall: 4/5 Would come again if I was in the area

It's a small hole in the wall place, not fancy ambiance but pretty cozy. The workstation is…read moretransparent so that's always a relief to know how your food is cooked ;) The shwarma is good am personally a fan of their garlic sauce. Overall it's a good experience. The service is not as fast as I'd like but honestly, I wasn't in a hurry so it worked out.