This review is restricted to the food and service because both were so good we didn't notice the…read moreatmosphere. My spouse had a grape leaves dinner and I had a falafel "gyro", we, both, were pleased with our selections. The rice was made with vermicelli or angel hair pasta, as we hoped, and perfectly prepared, as were the grape leaves and falafel (to my taste, the falafel should be just slightly "crunchy " on the surface).

Go because you feel so welcomed besides for the good food. Old atmosphere could be updated but it…read morewouldn't feel as homey. The hummus is amazing, the falafels- light and airy. Loaded fries are a party for your tastebuds. The gyros are humongous. Great place to meet friends and sit and chat

Very quick friendly service, apple desert very tasty simple crisp puff pastry with warm Apple…read morefilling a bit of whipped cream dusted with cinnamon and lovely treat!

I was on a short road trip to Syracuse New York, and thought I'd try out a few places recommended…read morefrom Guy Fieri's DDD series, and was really looking forward to it, given the yelp reviews. The place was pretty small and unassuming from the outward appearance. Upon coming in, there are limited seats, but everything was neat and clean. I could smell some enticing aromas from the kitchen. Not sure if they are short staffed, but it took a while for someone to come to the counter to take our order. I really was looking forward to having the lamb gyro, so that was what I ordered, as well as ordering a baklava for dessert. The food took a while to come out, but I'm fine waiting for something great to eat. They did have a number of takeout orders that were served while we waited, maybe 3 of them. Once the food came out, the lamb was pretty nice, and there was a reasonable portion of meat in the gyro, as well as some tomato, lettuce, and onion on a nice pita bread. But the tzatziki was very disappointing, it was very thin, and didn't have much flavor. That sort of killed the whole gyro. The baklava was very tasty, and had nice pistachio crumbles on it, but the honey was a bit too much, giving it a very soggy bottom. Flavor was good though, and I don't mind a little messy dessert. All in all, I was a little disappointed with the meal. I tend to be a little generous in my reviews, so I gave it three stars, as I felt I couldn't rate it as a 2, but I couldn't quite give a four star rating. I'd give it another try, but maybe not go for a gyro.

Karam's is the best. I missed their delicious food every time I was away from home for extended…read moreperiods, and there is absolutely NOTHING that comes close to touching it anywhere on the West Coast that I was able to find in 15 years of searching and trying sub-par Middle Eastern food out there. Every time I was back home in the Utica area to visit, Karam's was a must-stop. Their food is delicious and the portions are generous. My mouth waters thinking about their halva/halwa, and that is a dessert I never would have expected to like as I guess I must have tried "bad halva" from other places in the past. I love the cucumber yogurt, labneh, hummus, and dolmas. This place is fantastic and they load you up with fresh food and ample pita bread. I am bummed they're not on GrubHub anymore.

I love the food. I love the owners…read more My life would be noticeably emptier without this place in the community.