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    Mr Maqluba

    4.7 (14 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Aaron C.

    Its got great food and the service was quick and friendly! The ambiance is quite nice and cozy. I hadn't had the chance to really try Palestinian food so it was a nice reccomendation from a friend of mine! We celebrated his landing a job and the food was especially tasty overall!

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    Marie B.

    The Homie sent me a menu preview from Facebook which piqued my interest. We weren't able to stop in for dinner on their grand opening day foiled due to last Friday's parking availability. I ended up checking out Mr. Maqluba instead for lunch on 1/13/26 where there was no issue with parking. Scored with free up to 2 hours parking directly across the street. I was curious what refreshed updates were made to the former long time 15 year restaurant, The Olive and Grape. Essentially it now has a wrap around enclosure around the kitchen area. Mr. Maqluba also states from IG that it serves Halal Middle Eastern Cuisine, Traditional Middle Eastern Kitchen, and an authentic Arabic restaurant serving the most delicious Arabic cuisine. Okay duly noted. This was enough to get me to show up and I was seated at a two top parallel to the sidewalk/street activity on Greenwood Ave N. I was given a menu and a chilled Kirkland/Costco bottled water. I also noticed a basket on the table filled with peppermints, bubble gum, and chocolates and napkin wrapped flatware. I went with two faves, an appetizer order of dolmas (7 each for $7.99) and the chicken shish taouk grill plate ($25.99). The latter came with two chicken skewers, salad, hummus, and pita. There was no Turkish coffee service available, so I stuck with the bottled water provided. The dolmas was served hot atop chopped romaine lettuce. I ate three onsite, and later ate the four at home. They were tasty whether served hot or consumed chilled. The main entree was massive, very generous, and easily shareable. I ended up eating the equivalent of one skewer and some of the flavorful rice with spices and toasted almonds onsite. The grilled chicken was in big portions. I had to ask for a knife, since the available spoon and fork would be inadequate and did not want to create any protein projectiles. The accompanying salad added a fresh, bright crunch combined with the romaine from the dolmas. I had to ask for the missing pita in order to try the accompanying hummus. At the end, I requested a takeout container and lined it with most of the pita, the voluminous rice, the other grilled chicken pieces, and remaining dolmas. Taste is, of course, very subjective. But one hallmark I look for when I have Mediterranean food, which I understand covers a lot of geographical area, is being very flavor forward. This comes from marinades, spices, and grilling techniques. And for me, the capacity to hit that optimal culinary note with garlic. The Homie enjoyed the filled takeout container I brought home. But without me saying anything initially, agreed with my assessment regarding flavor notes. I plan to add additional chicken with shawarma spices and toum to finish off the remainder of the generous leftovers. Service was very welcoming and attentive when I requested a knife, the missing pita, and a takeout container. Note: order is taken table side, however, final payment is taken at the host stand. I look forward to trying other menu items with future visits. Pleasant addition to the constantly growing dining scene in the Phinney Ridge and Greenwood neighborhoods spanning Greenwood Avenue N.

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    The only authentic Arabic and Palestinian Restaurant in the Seattle Area . All home style cooking.

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    I don't normally do reviews but this was so good I can't jeep it to myself. The staff was hospitable too

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    Delicious!! We got the chicken Maqluba and loved it. Friendly staff and big portions too!

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