This was our first (but not last) time having Turkish food. We were pleased that they offered vegan…read moreand gluten free options due to our allergies. We ordered a guvec and Turkish delight. Both were delicious and well portioned. The guvec (veggie casserole) had eggplant, mushrooms, peppers, carrots, and other veggies plus rice and a small salad. The delight had carrots, eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, served on top of hummus and walnuts. The food was delivered quickly given the restaurant was full on a Friday night. Good thing we made reservations, which we will do again when we return.

This former residence has long ago been transformer into an unique eatery. You can still see the…read moreformer layout, but the rooms now all connect. The entire place is covered with the evil eye charms, so you should definitely be safe here. I highly recommend reservations because they sure get busy. And while the ambiance is great, you really cannot linger for long, as there are usually folks waiting to get a seat. The menu is quite extensive and offers plenty for carnivores and vegetarians alike. I opted for the Iskender, which is crisp pita bread pieces topped with meat slices, all of it doused in a savory tomato based sauce and topped with dollops of yoghurt. The bread has little crisp edges and together with the meat and toppings gives you like a mini sandwich in your mouth. Simply delicious. The Turkish spices bring a wonderful flavor to the dish. I highly recommend it. Hat to admit it, but I have not been too impressed with the tzaziki on previous visits. It was somewhat runny and bland, but I haven't had in a while. Street parking is limited, but in the summer there is a gravel lot on the side of the neighboring building. However when it snows, parking can be a bit of a problem, so be aware.

Went for lunch on a beautiful day in Indy. What a surprise this was. I love Mediterranean food…read moreand this was hands down the best I've ever had. The ambiance is spectacular. The beautiful tile floors and the view of the canal is perfection. Our server was so nice. Excellent customer service. This was my first time there but I was with a local so when the waitress came up she said "Do you wanna start out with hummus & pita?" I figured it would be the ordinary hummus and pita....oh no ma'am. This was pita with marinated meat and the warmest pita on the planet. I enjoyed so much of it I couldn't eat the falafel when it came. I definitely wanna go back cause there's so many things on that menu that I would love to try. Hands-down the best Mediterranean food I've ever had.

we stopped in sunday afternoon on a whim - we were in the area and our friend had suggested trying…read morethem! it was great recommendation. the interior is beautiful but was very hot - doesn't seem like they use a/c but you get used to it eventually! our server was also very friendly, attentive, and checked on us often. we ended up ordering the portabella mushroom sandwich & mediterranean beef burger. they arrived quickly and were very simply flavored but still delicious. it was a satisfying meal!

Best kept secret of the West side! It's definitely hole-in-the-wally (aka inside of a grocery…read morestore), but their food is absolutely incredible and the staff is beyond kind. The place is very unassuming - walk up to the counter and order from the menu. We got chicken and lamb with a side of rice and salad. They also brought some fresh bread - I could eat that bread for days. So freaking good. Their lamb and chicken were so flavorful and tender, the meat was just falling off the bone. Very soft, rich in taste, and massive portion. I don't think I had better lamb before, and I've been to a good number of Middle Eastern restaurants in the U.S. And prices are reasonable. Definitely coming back again and bringing friends. What a find!

Inside the Mecca Market grocery store, tucked into the front left corner are four or five tables…read more Walk up to the window and look over the one menu lying on the table. Be sure to order the hummus which is a generous portion served with a lovely, chewy flat bread. It is garlicky, smooth and flavorful. We also had the chicken shawarma sandwich. Again, a large portion! Nicely-spiced meat. The falafel sandwich was great. Mild falafel with a hint of aromatic spice. Both sandwiches are served with fries (really good fries!!) and a garlic dipping sauce on the side.

After being a die hard Cava fan for years, I have sworn off the new one in downtown Indy because of…read morerepeated poor service. We decided to try Naf Naf as a replacement and are very pleased. The falafel is gluten free which is appreciated. The two plates we got were tasty, well portioned and good value for the money. And the staff is super friendly. I even got a fist bump when I picked up my order. We will be back.

We went to lunch a little after 1 pm and it was surprising that the store was completely empty. The…read moreservice was great and the place was clean. The food was also great. I opted for a cous cous bowl with chicken and all the veggies. The portion sizes are generous and the food delicious.

10/10 food, ambience, quick service. Delicious food.. the lamb chops, the chicken shawarmas, the…read moreparsley salad are always the go tos the times we've came. It's always worth the hour drive to try Saharas flavor. Highly recommend :)

I cannot recommend Sahara enough, sometimes we go twice a week! The hummus plate is bomb, and I…read morealways get the chicken shawarma and have extra to take home. The owner and his son are soso nice and they always bring us hot tea. I def recommend the basbuseh for dessert too! I told the owner I damn near might buy a pan for our wedding lol

So fresh, so delightful! The food was fantastic, but so was the service. It's a lovely spot in a…read moregreat location. For two of us, we ordered the appetizer sampler which came with three meats, a dip, and pita bread. It was a great easy lunch that also came with the lemon chicken orzo soup! We will be back!

This place is so cute for a date night, and note that they have a romantic little patio on the side…read moreof their building! Our service here was amazing. We each got the chicken/pork shish-kabobs and it comes with a lemon soup called avgolemono. We both enjoyed our meals and were impressed with everything you get. It's 2 shishkabobs with some onions/peppers on it, Greek potatoes, Greek green beans, pita bread, and tzatziki sauce to dip. Everything was wonderful. The only thing was the kabobs were very heavily lemon-flavored. I usually love lemon but we both felt it was kinda overpowering.

Excellent Middle Eastern food! Had the hummus and tabbouleh to start and then we had the kofta and…read morefalafel wraps. Everything was so fresh and delicious (including the fries, which had a very nice seasoning) and the mint limeade was to die for! Would definitely come back!

I got a Gyro here and the meat was really dry and old! They did not warm up the pita not to mention…read moreit was old and stale, completely breaking apart. They topped it with Old salad mix. And they gave me one slice of tomato that had the butt on it.....

I was invited to Athens on 86th for a company Christmas party and while I absolutely love gyros I…read morereally did not know what to expect in a family style meal. I was very quickly surprised by the delicious sampler style courses. I really don't think there's anything I didn't enjoy and the style and art is very fitting to the experience... With all that said I also extend my thanks to the staff for being kind to the children with our party and for being good sports with the funny after dinner squat challenge it's truly an experience I will remember and I plan to come again!

Service: Amazing! I felt so taken care of and attended to! Customer service was on point…read more Ambiance: I sat outside. It happened to be the first warm day, and so I could tell I was probably the first customer to sit outside for the season. Even so, the tables and outdoor space were clean. Food: I got the meatballs and they were good! I enjoyed the feta on the inside. I felt they were a little dry and could have been more tender. The pita that accompanied was perfection! The french fries were also very yummy. The feta, oil, and seasoning were delicious. While the food was good, I'm not sure $30 for these two is reasonable.

It's hookah in Indy... as a Lebanese guy from Michigan we have high standards when it comes to…read morehookah. This was absolutely solid for Indy but mid at best overall. Good vibes inside though. Great service

It's got a distinct vibe. And if I was a little younger, I think I'd love it here. Found furniture,…read morenot a ton of cleaning, and street clothes employees who stand at the bar smoking most of the time. Awesome if you're a young person looking for a place to hang out. But a little off vibes if you're middle aged or older. The food was fine, fries were really good. But I would probably only come for hookah and chill.

No notes! All good. Authentic delicious food. Keep up the good work. Good wait staff. A truly…read morewonderful experience.

We're always looking for good Greek food in Indianapolis and noticed this spot while eating…read moresomewhere nearby, so we decided to make a trip back downtown for it at a later time. Located in a cute blue house, this is conveniently located near Lucas Oil Stadium and there was a huge concert going on the night we were there, but we were still allowed to park in their parking area. Inside has nice lighting and is pretty plain but has a homey feel. The menu contains many items we're familiar with having visited Greece twice. So I'm going to be a little critical here with my review of the food. I ordered the Greek Spaghetti, which I have had in Greece. Unfortunately this was not at all what I was expecting or anything like Greek spaghetti. What I was served was basically Prego spaghetti sauce with pieces of gyro in it. Traditional Greek spaghetti (or Makaronia me Kima) is a wonderful sauce that's seasoned with all kinds of memorable spices. It's definitely not pieces of gyro meat thrown in a sauce. So while this was fine, it was not what I truly wanted or thought I was getting so I was pretty disappointed. My husband got the chicken souvlaki and that was better but still not quite like what I remember. The meat was almost smoked and lacked some of the Greek spices that gives it a distinct taste. And the tzatziki...well, let's just say it tastes like whipped feta and was lacking in flavor too. I did enjoy the pita bread. Our service was underwhelming as well. It took a while for anyone to notice we were there and needed to be seated and the server basically did the bare minimum, never even asking if we wanted our water refilled. Overall, it was fine. If I had never been to Greece, I may have a different opinion but this isn't someplace I really want to go back to.