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Mawadda Cafe

4.2 (294 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Gyro salad
Sen T.

Hands down the best gyro in the state. The gyro meat is delicious, and the sauce, I have not had anything better in this state yet. The service was really friendly and they made us feel at home. The place is really small so I highly suggest you take it out if you have more than 4 people at your party. Don't let that keep you from having some delicious food from this amazing spot.

Chicken shawarma salad
Joyna H.

Don't let looks deceive you- this cute little place has a welcoming atmosphere, generous portions, and the perfect price! Wish we lived closer

Amazing Gyro Sandwich and Greek Fries
Lita G.

I usually wait to try a place more than once before reviewing but the food was so good. I had the gyro because I heard this spot was a hidden gem in the neighborhood, and wow it was amazing and huge! Great flavors, lots of meat, good balance with veggies, and just enough sauce, plus the pita was soft and fresh. Got the greek fries too since I was having a bad day, and it truly hit the spot, the garlic sauce they came with was truly outstanding, not sure if it was tzatziki but it was garlicky and delicious. On top of it, the guy at the register was very nice and prompt. In all, I'm very glad I tried this, especially after the bad day I had.

Chicken Shawarma  Platter
Bridgette G.

Chicken shawarma platter was amazing! $18 but a huge portion definitely can make it into two meals. It came with a side salad pita as well. Rice and chicken were full of flavor and very tender. My partner got the lamb gyro and Greek fries, it was good but mine was better Can't wait to go back.

a meal in a styrofoam container
Jennifer W.

Hidden gem & one of my favorite places in Rainier Valley. The food is fresh and delicious. When the chai tea is just brewed, it's gingery-clove concoction hits the spot! This time, I got the Gyro Salad & half a dozen frozen sambosas to air fry at home. Jeez, I could eat their food everyday

gyro, greek fries and chicken shawarma

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Very very good chicken sandwich I love it so good and good service thank you very much

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I picked up some takeout from here, the food was delicious and they finished my order quickly. Definitely will be going back!

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Excellent shawarma! Delicious and large serving size. Also opened fairly late which helps since I get off work late

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2 years ago

Best hummus on earth. I can't explain it but the flavors in there are amazing. It's something special and I highly enjoy it!

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Food is tasty, quantity is also good. Garlic sauce is very yummy. Wait time can be an issue sometimes. Service is also good.

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Great authentic food! The owner is a hard worker and his kids are always a pleasure to deal with.

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Are there vegan options?

yes! you just have to ask the person taking your order for non dairy substitutes. falafel, pita, hummus, baba ganoug, dolma are some vegan options we have.

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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.

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.

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