Taktuka Moroccan Kitchen is a SEVEN star experience - not a five star experience. It is truly the…read moredefinition of a small joint with BIG HEART. Let me BEGIN with Khaled and Hamza. The most gracious and humble hosts - paying attention to every detail and stopping at nothing to bring whatever the customer wants to fruition. We don't realize that the place closes at 8:00 pm, and just kept chomping and socializing - they never once pointed it out to us. I begin with them because they were the friendliest folks, and their service was truly remarkable. Then comes the food - my goodness, the food. Let's begin with the Harira. Perfectly seasoned, but for me, it requires a little more salt (which is personal preference) and a pop of acid like lemon to bring out its true flavor. Overall, a really comforting, rich soup without being heavy or cloying. Then came the Moroccan seasoned potatoes - oooooweeee! These were little nuggets of pure deliciousness. Seasoned to perfection, crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside and every bite kept you wanting to go back for more. Then the lamb shank tagine - ummmm, excuse me?!?! What do you mean the meat is like butter? It literally falls off the bone and dissolves in your mouth. Rich, fatty, unctuous and truly a delight. The bed of couscous it came with was also great - made better by the sauce from the lamb shank. The highlight of this plate were the roasted prunes that are part of the sauce. Sweet, jammy prunes cooked into the sauce made them just truly a delightful mouthfeel in comparison to the couscous and the scrumptious meat. To top it all off, the cherry on top, is their comforting Moroccan mint tea. So very fresh and the perfect end to an absolutely DELIGHTFUL meal. Highly recommended!!!

When it comes to holes in the wall, this is about as good as it gets. Taktuka is located in an…read moreoddly shaped plaza, hidden away in one of the corners. It's tiny inside and feels well worn (in a good way), but there are a few tables outside. We went at an off time (or so we thought), but eventually all four tables and all bar seating were taken up. The gentleman serving us seemed to be the only one there, but he was friendly. We ordered a taktouka sampler, mixed grill platter, and lamb shank tagine. If you go to a Moroccan restaurant, you've got to get tagine. It took a little while for the food to come out, but overall it was excellent. The taktouka sampler was full of veggies. It was tasty, but I wish the carrots were cooked more to soften them. The mixed grill platter had chicken and beef kabobs, as well as something like a kefta (ground meat) kabob. The meats and rice were good, although the beef and chicken could have been more tender and juicy. The white sauce was a nice accompaniment. The lamb shank was excellent; nice tender meat, tasty rice, and delicious supplemental flavors from the figs and apricots. Overall, a very nice lunch.

We came here on Saturday for their brunch and I wanted to say our server was amazing!! The food was…read moregreat especially the Meijoo dates. We got a lot of dishes to share between four people and it was more than enough. A lot of the dishes had eggs which is great and everything was so flavorful. We choose to sit outside and it's so lovely and nice. Will be back to try more on their menu.

This came highly recommended by multiple people, and for a good reason! Our friend made a late…read morenight reservation, which was perfect after the architecture boat tour. This location runs a long narrow path with tables on the right and bar seating on the left. Beware, you'll be pretty cozy with your neighbors since some of the tables aren't split up. Mediterranean food is usually a hit for group dinners since we get to try a ton of small dishes. - Endive peach salad: delicious parm greek yogurt on the bottom, and was just what we needed after a day full of carbs. Light and refreshing - Wild mexican prawns: they added another for us since it usually only comes with 3. Make sure to dip the pita bread in the sauce - Chorizo stuffed dates: not a favorite for me, it was a bit too salty - Hummus with glazed short rib - this one was also just ok, the short rib was quite fatty - Heirloom tomatoes: another light and refreshing, but very savory starter. Loved this with the endive salad - Shwarma spiced chicken: we had to order this after seeing and SMELLING our neighbors' chicken. The spices are so fragrant and reallly good. I don't usually order chicken because it's usually dry, but even the white meat was moist As you can see, we left STUFFED. happy bellies

My friend had her birthday celebration here last night. I never heard about this place but was…read moreimmediately intrigued when she told me about it. It's a live show while you have dinner. The staff was very friendly and I did enjoy the host of the show. I thought he did a great job interacting with everyone in the audience. However, we were there for a good 2 1/2 almost 3 hours and after a while the show started to feel very repetitive. The same performers and performances would come on stage on a loop. I did enjoy the performances but after a while it did become quite predictable. As far as the food, I wasn't crazy about it. I ordered the calamari for my appetizer- which was pretty good. I liked the sauce that was drizzled on it. However, my entree was kind of a disappointment. I got the lamb shank which just didn't mesh well with my taste buds. I know this is a cultural dish so it's just not a taste I was used to. However, I did wish I enjoyed it a little bit more. I will say the lamb was nice and tender. The best thing I had that evening was the pink dahlia. It was a delicious cocktail made with Malibu rum, pina colada mixture, pineapple juice and strawberry purée. It was so yummy, I had two! I'm grateful I got to experience this place, it was an overall enjoyable night. With that being said I don't see myself coming back to this establishment. For me it's very much a one and done experience.

I was hesitant to go after reading some of the reviews…read more I visited Alhambra Palace Restaurant on Sunday, 4/26/26 around 4:30 pm. The restaurant wasn't crowded at the time, only a couple of tables were occupied, which made for a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Our waiter, Amine, was attentive throughout the entire dinner and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious, and you can tell care goes into the dishes. I would definitely come back to try more items on the menu. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience.

This place is wonderful Delicious food prepared fresh…read morealways Very clean Friendly staff Aisha Hassan Abdul Everyone is excellent and friendly and nice people. I will always come here even though I drive far away it's worth it.

Great low-key spot for somali cuisine in the old town area. The staff were super friendly, and lots…read moreof the patrons seemed to be regulars. I split a meal with the friend, we got the chicken dinner and two samosas. The portions were great and we were both satisfied. Rice was delicious, the yellow split peas were great as well, and the chicken hit the spot. The samosas were just okay, I enjoyed them but would probably get something else next time. We got milk tea which wasn't too strong so it was fine to drink at night. Overall, it was a nice spot. I would really love to come back and try the lunch menu sometime!

The service here is top notch ! Ahmed (Somalian waiter ) is the best ! He is Always on the move…read moreserving smiling ,helpful, and attentive to customers. He makes the best coffee , hot chocolate, and lattes. I'm glad Besma is back! She is by far the best chef Zebda has ever had!! Besma makes the best Kefta pizza! I recommend this place now. I'm glad they changed owners. Bob ,the new owner , is very nice.

Great service, delicious food, generous portions, and the price is right! Zebda definitely has a…read morecommunity feel and casual ambiance. The cashier was very friendly and offered recommendations and chatted with several regulars during my visit. Counter service with about seven tables in front. Wonderful coffee! My latte was $3.50 for a 16oz. They do not have ice but you don't need it! I really enjoyed this latte even with the summer heat. I got the kefta sandwich with fries for a casual solo lunch with a latte. I will be back to explore the menu further! I was for sure eyeing everyone else's food for what I should get next time and everything looked good! The pastry case looked delicious and I will have to come back earlier in the day next time for their full selection. So glad I popped in and very excited to know this neighborhood spot!

Wonderful food, excellent and courteous service and authentic atmosphere. I felt transported to…read moreMorocco and enjoyed every minute. Will return to try more-mint lemonade, falafel, goat cheese & fig salad, Moroccan cigars & kefta kebab were all delicious. We will return!

I haven't been here in a while. I love this food and atmosphere. In 2019, I traveled to Morocco and…read moretoured and feasted. The decor and food take me back. The service is delightful and matches the wonderful food. Try the mint lemonade. A perfect match to the food.

Came as a solo diner after having tried Cafe Yaya. Absolutely delicious and a HUGE amount of food…read morefor one (they're meant to be sharing portions so for one I had plenty of leftovers, which were delicious the next day). The wait staff were SO sweet and did warn me about the portions so I didn't fill myself up too early! I could eat that hummus by itself with a spoon and be perfectly happy. LOVE the tiny little tasty side dishes! The highlights for me were the foie gras and the lamb chops, which were a special item: they were so tasty and juicy in their sauce and absolutely perfectly cooked. There were protestors outside who screamed at people coming in and out of the restaurant, but honestly obnoxious people like that just make me want to come back and support Galit MORE, not less.

Food was excellent. Service by the team was well done. Courses were appropriate and portions…read morealmost too big but were flavorful. Only issue was at the end of the night: we got the bill and signed our receipt, and as we were finishing coffee- hostess came up to us asking us to clear the table to she can seat the next guests. I expect slightly more than a 10 min grace period to finish a coffee and use the bathroom and reflect on a meal at a Michelin restaurant. If she waited 5 minutes we would've already been gone.

The ambience is beautiful and evokes a hint of Greece. The service is excellent and worth more than…read morethe automatic 22% gratuity that they add. What makes Taxim exceptional is the food. Everything we had was delicious - so delicious. Most of the menu is made up of small plates. Get 2-3 per person. The cost is still reasonable for such high quality food. My two favorite items were the prassopita and the beet dish (see menu image, it is in the left most column). I don't even like beets. Or I didn't. I guess I do like their beets. It's a good thing I don't live nearby. I would spend too much money and calories at Taxim. It really is exceptional.

Friendly, knowledgeable service. Most the dishes were in Greek so I can't recall the actual names…read more We tired a bean dish and an eggplant dish that were served with bread...super yummy but would be nice to have had more bread. The pasty with the egg yolk are small but it was just okay. Felt more like a small personal pizza. The lamb kababs are no fail. The lemon custard warm pastry was huge and delicious.