It's rare that I forget to take a picture of a meal, but I am always too excited to eat my Wally's…read morefood! I've had a ton of the menu items: kebab, shawarma, lamb chops, wraps, bowls, rice pudding. It is literally all delicious. Service is also fantastic every time, no matter how busy it is!

Not sure I'll be coming back after this experience…read more I've been going to Wally's for years, back when it was still a small local spot. Through a Palestinian friend who knows the owner, I even met her back when the restaurant was much smaller. I've also been ordering the chicken musahab since it first became a menu item a couple of years ago, and have always liked it. I've recommended this place to friends and family, which is why this experience was so disappointing. I ordered the chicken musahab and after just a couple of bites I couldn't eat it. The chicken was extremely spicy in a way that was completely different from what I've had here before. I usually have no issue with spice, but this was genuinely inedible for me. My lips and stomach were on fire. I brought it back up and explained the issue. I was told that other customers have complained about the same thing before, but management does not issue refunds. There was no replacement, store credit, or any alternative offered. What stood out most is that this seems to be a known issue, yet there's still no effort to make it right when it happens. I ended up paying around $40 total and wasn't even offered the lentil soup that's typically included with orders over $15. I wasn't looking for anything extra -- just some basic acknowledgment that I couldn't eat the meal at all. I rarely send food back, but this was one of those times I had no choice. I left without eating my meal and pretty disappointed. Just sharing in case others have had the same issue or are thinking about ordering the chicken musahab.

Caspian is an experience from the dining to the market. They have all the classic Persian options…read morelike the saffron rice with different types of kebab. The family is incredible, they are friendly to all their customers. Recently had Caspian catering - it was beautifully set up & so tasty. The rice is buttery and fluffy while the tadig was perfectly crispy. The kebabs were cooked nice and seasoned so well.

Dining here was a fun experience. The menu was full of traditional Persian and Turkish foods. I had…read moreamazing tea and baklava as well. The service was so friendly and welcoming to our large group! The ambience is relaxed. Definitely check out the marketplace to bring some cultural foods home with you.

Incredible array of Middle Eastern food available on the lunch and dinner buffet. It's also…read morepossible to order individual items off the menu. Lunch buffet is about $20, Dinner about $25 (both really good deals if you can afford it, because the range of food available is vast. This includes salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts). As of Feb, 2026, this is a place, on "Eat Street" in Mpls that is challenged because of ICE in Mpls - many regular customers not coming in. Free parking in lot in front of restaurant or on street Strongly urge coming here for best of all reasons - food is outstanding. Restaurant deserves support.

Didn't have a lot of what I wanted. The place is expensive for an all-you-can-eat buffet, and they…read moredon't have unlimited drink options where you can refill your own drink. One of the only items I chose was the Veggie Samosa (4 pcs), which somehow had jalapeños stuffed inside them. That completely ruined my experience. The ice cream was good, but in my entire life, I have never left a buffet still hungry.

As soon as a friend recommended this spot during our trip to the twin cities, I knew I had to try…read moreit. My husband and I shared: - Beauty and the Buffalo Bowl - Wagyu Shawarma Pizza - Tahini Date Shake The bowl was hands down my favorite. I love hummus bowls and this one didn't disappoint. It had really unique flavors. The chicken was delicious. The pita bites it's served with are fantastic too. I also enjoyed the pizza, but it was a little heavy on the meat for me, so I'd probably pick a different one next time. My only regret is not trying some of their state fair specific items while we were there. I now have fomo.

Pure joy to be here, eating the yummiest hummus bowl, mini pitas. We first learn about babas from…read morethe state fair several years ago and it has been our go to spot each year to explore their new food items. I finally got a chance to check the actual restaurant out. I love everything about it. The seasonal drinks are refreshing and delicious. Warm pita is like eating clouds. We had about 4 order worths of pita haha. Clean restroom and kids friendly.

We're in the area to support a neighboring Somali eatery. ICE protest going in full force on the…read morestreet, taking up an intersection with cries of the community. We got to that door just as the owners were closing up shop, so we asked for a nearby suggestion and were directed down the block, to the other side of the protest. My friend promptly forgot the name of the suggested eatery, and I was busy focusing on the protest and feeling so deeply proud of our community, so we simply meandered before arriving at Hamdi. Abdiladif had such a bright, warm grin spread across his face as he welcomed us into the space and led us to a back table that you wouldn't think there was a fight for human rights occurring right beyond the walls. Or rather, it's possible that he realizes that, yes, there was, and every voice outside and every visitor inside is proof of where this community stands in this fight. Yeah, okay, that'd be reason for me to grin, too. The menu was simple. A few protein options. A few vegetarian dishes. A few drinks. A complimentary cup of Somalian tea that you could refill at will at a station conveniently located at the middle corner between the two dining rooms. No prices beside the menu items, which was puzzling. Abdiladif was so friendly and happy to answer our many curious questions, offer clarifications and suggestions. We ordered the two goat dishes. One ended up being out of a key component, likely the happy result of several tables filling up before ours, so we ended up with two of the same goat dish. They weren't really named, so "goat" was all we went off of on the menu. My friend paired his with the spaghetti, while mine was with chapati, hummus, and creamed veggies. My friend ordered mango juice. The sweetened Somalian tea was plenty delightful for me. We both preferred the creamed veggies in the same bite as the hummus. The chapati seemed somewhat dry and needed the hummus. The goat was decently flavorful and tender, though not juicy. My friend struggled a bit with the larger bones on his pieces. We both loved the tea so much that we continued chatting while sipping on one last sweet refill, after learning that a dessert menu no longer existed. Before we leave, I leave my jacket and to-go container of lamb meat at our table to use the restroom. I return to my jacket missing. Baffled, I figure my friend had grabbed it. I turn to grab the to-go box and go pay on my way out. As I turn back towards the main dining room, a diner from a neighboring table within the room runs back in and makes a beeline for me. He's holding my jacket, folded tidily. Sheepish, he explained that he thought I'd forgotten it and had run out of the restaurant with it to look for me. It's unfortunate that painful times like these exist, but it's also beautiful to see community come together in light of that dark. There are several Somali places in this area, many other ethnic spaces to support in the Twin Cities. My friends and I look forward to getting to know a great many more.

This place has GREAT food, and very attentive service. Very vegetarian-friendly, there were several…read moreoptions to pick from if you don't eat meat or fish. We will be back

Loved the vibe in this cute little restaurant, so bright and welcoming with the wall of windows…read morelooking out to the sculpture garden. You can order at the counter or use the QR codes at the table to order. We tried the cauliflower app with way wonderful I also got the beet salad, which was okay but it was pretty much only beets, no greens. I was hoping for something else besides just beets. Overall, cute little restaurant, I would return next time I am in the area.

Flavor bomb of food with friendly staff, super busy so expect to get ignored a lot…read more This place is inside the Art Museum thing, where it says Walker Lamb Burger Tender moist burger with a creamy sauce. It's a flavor bomb across the board, so good. Smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and normal baked on the inside. The staff are overwhelmed, i almost left waiting to get the check. It's way too popular.

Great fast casual bite! My first time having it but my brother frequents this spot…read more Great rice bowl - tons of Mediterranean flavors from roasted chickpeas to cucumber, sauces and meat. I went with one of their signature bowls with chicken. Quick and easy - we'll be back!

If you love French fries + Mediterranean food, the. I highly recommend you order their gyro. Very…read moredelicious components of meaty goodness, sauce, and vegetables all wrapped up for you to enjoy. As my hunger demands, I had also decided to opt in for a side dish and was curious about their fried pita strips. It was worth it. Highly recommend: nicely seasoned, crispy bread, and the hummus sauce is always delicious to me. Need to come back to try their other dishes and perhaps desserts.

Meaning to come by for years and finally got a chance to come visit during our time off…read more There are so many options to choose from and I am understanding that each day will have their daily specials. Feels like all the entree items can also be sides. We had gyro plate and lemon chicken plate. Each came with 2 sides so we ordered falafel, cabbage rolls, grape leaves and green bean veggie sides. The food is very delicious with great flavor. It has indoor and outdoor sitting and since it was nice we sits outside. Pretty busy with many customers. You would need to order by the counter and self serve style. Will come back.

First time visiting Zakia Deli and omg where have I been!?! We walked in and the two men behind the…read morecounter greeted us and asked if we had any questions. They recommended many tasty items. The shop was quaint but with room to dine in. There were pastries and deli items on display. We ordered the chicken gyro plate with rice and this delicious green bean/tomato mixture, a Greek salad, honey garlic baked chicken and ranch potatoes. Everything tasted amazing and super fresh! The cucumber sauce was outstanding! Can't wait to go back and try more, thank you!

When your wife and in-laws are Lebanese and make the best authentic versions of the food you've…read moreever had there's always the quest to find something close to that bar, and going to many different Lebanese restaurants around the world looking for that same quality never stops but is never met.... until that one night and one restaurant knocks you out of your chair and you can't stop thinking about the amazing cuisine right in your own backyard. This was that such night! The Awaijane family has brought their family tradition in great Lebanese cuisine since 1973 and maintained by their children generation after generation, and through their fresh grape leaves, perfectly pan baked Kibbeh (OMG and the raw!!!!), lemon kissed Tabbouleh, & authentically cured Labneh, we intended to take it to go but it was so irreisistable we sat down and ate half of it on site. Don't let the quaint store front on University pass you by, the the truly authentic food amaze you, and the family friendly service bring you back!

How is it that I have never reviewed Emily's before now? I have been a loyal customer for over 30…read moreyears and have always enjoyed this small, yet mighty restaurant. For ambiance, well, let's say it's authentic in types of a typical Middle Eastern Restaurant that is in the Middle East (not the US) meaning that it is sparse. Whatever, that's not why you come here. There used to be a woman who occupied one table peeling about 10,000 garlic cloves. Again, typical (sadly, I have not seen her lately). Service is good. There are not very many tables, so it's not much of a challenge to see the entire restaurant at one time. However, they are attentive and happy to answer all questions. Food: This is why you here. They literally (and I do mean literally) have the best Tabouli salad I have ever tasted anywhere in the world. The menu says it is made fresh every day and it is. Freshness is the absolute key to good tabouli and if it's not fresh, it's not worth eating. Let me say this again: This is the BEST tabouli you can find and if you think you don't like tabouli, at least give theirs a try. But Emily's has much more than tabouli. I love their lamb shish kabob. If you are not a fan of lamb, their chicken kabob is also excellent. Both of them come with an excellent rice pilaf. Pro Tip: You can get a full portion that comes with soup or salad, just a skewer, or half a skewer. Their humus is good, but perhaps not as favorable as other versions I've had. I can also vouch for their spinach pie, which is a great price too. And of course, you can't go wrong without a piece of baklava for dessert. They do have an upstairs eating area that is used for groups. I had not seen this until I went upstairs to use their restroom and saw it on the way. This is a neighborhood gem of a small, family owned quality restaurant. I hope they stay in business for another 50 plus years!

Think this second review afterbmyvfirst visit. Fisrst of all im Mexican, my grandmama yus tu call…read moreme Cairo, nonisea why, ibgrew uo a foodie, im LA based, had a Truxk load of grub. Was viting here, i hit uo all kinds of spots yall on tik tok and ig fb, yu name it, i tried it. Sisnt finiahnit but juat TRY. Brings me to this best spot in MINNeopolis, this place bro, omg, thisnplave this chef somewhere back there what are ypu doing dude? This food is amazing?! Like idgaf about cleanluness or warever but what you gibe me to raste is the beat food i ever had ...eber..yeah its the spices n shi..bitnyall just do it different..goat is great friwd chix is tender flavorfull...like i said im mexican the tortillas which i forgot wat yall call em is amazingg..i appreciate the golden chef behind these scenes, taste exactly samw every time. You shuld be world noticed. And yall gontry irbalrwady geeezzz

These guys have the best sambusa in the cities. It's a little spicy but just pleasantly so. They…read morealso have a sticky donut type of thing called a macamacgaan that's delicious. The only downside is that they were really really busy.