Our server was awesome. Made some great recommendations and told us the feta and pitas were…read moreimported from Greece. Had the special crab and corn soup. Very delicious. Also had the kebabs which were very meaty and full skewers unlike some other places I've been. Had the grilled fish which was recommended and it was amazingly delicious and a good portion. The feta on the fries was definitely a hit , reminded me of the feta I had when I traveled to Greece years ago. So for sure imported and not local bought. Overall a great meal and great service. Will be back!!!! Plus the owner Alex is an awesome dude.

Went to @fetaflav in Hendo. Not only was it awesome to watch them set our cheese on fire table…read moreside, the food was fantastic! This place is worth the drive from Asheville, seriously!

GO! One of the best Middle Eastern restaurants I've been to outside of south Nashville (which has…read moreseveral amazing options). We just stopped in for a lite bite, a few appetizers to share. Ordered the grape leaves and hummus. Fresh and authentic are the two words I would use to describe, if I was narrowed down to two words. It just tasted like love. Someone put their heart into the dishes. Hummus smooth and buttery almost with homemade pita. Grape leaves melted in my mouth - warm, rice perfectly seasoned and the sauce was tart and the perfect accompaniment. Not sure when I'll find myself back in Asheville, but if I do I know where I'm going for lunch!

We really enjoyed our time in Asheville...this restaurant was within easy walking distance of our…read morehotel (Townplace Suites by Marriott). I really enjoyed my falafel gyro for dinner. It came with lettuce, hummus, tahini salad, and pickle with a large portion of potatoes harra. Everything was delicious! There was a very good beer selection as well including Egyptian and Lebanese brews. Ambiance, pricing, and service were all on point. No room for dessert this time...

While keeping in mind that this is an extremely informal and casual sort of restaurant with counter…read moreservice, I still have to say that the service is excellent. I have had falafel in various places all over the country and in Europe and this is in my top two! The Falafel is excellent, the portions are large and everything I have tried at Gypsy Queen has been delicious. I've brought several friends to the restaurant and they have all loved it. Gypsy Queen is one of my go-to places whenever I'm in Asheville. I live in Barnardsville and sometimes I go down there just to have some falafel. Try it for yourself!

Ordering was simple, at the counter and they deliver food to your table. The food was very fresh…read moreand flavorful. We ordered two bowl- a hummus bowl and a rice bowl, both with chicken shawarma. I felt like the bowls could have been filled just a tad more. Seating available both inside and out. Music played inside (a bit loud for me personally). The desserts looked good, but I didn't try this time. Overall the food and service were great.

Fresh delicious and affordable food. Hidden gem for sure. Get the mixed platter with hummus and…read morepita bread.

I dont know how this place is even open. I called to make an order and he is hard to understand but…read morewas telling him what I wanted. He said to come in and order, so I did. He had told me over the phone when I come in it would take 2-5 minutes to prepare the food. I went in and he was folding silverware in napkins. He kept doing that as I stood there. I Starting to get annoyed because there's literally nobody in there and he's just standing there and I said can I go ahead and order. I said ok can I order this..... so he has no desserts, no coffee, majority of the Appetizers he doesn't have. I asked about ordering Turkish coffee, he had no coffee. I asked about the baklava or konafa, nope doesn't have that either. I said ok what about the sampler platter with the whipped feta, and cucumber salad... another nope. I asked if he knows when he will have all these items and what he does have if half the menu he doesn't even have. He said, "Oh maybe tomorrow, maybe next week." Dude it's your business if you're not gonna have things on the menu then you need to take them off the menu. There's no way in hell my food would've been ready in 2 to 5 minutes like he said on the phone if he takes 2 to 5 minutes just to stop what he's doing and address the customer because there's the one who's gonna pay your paycheck not the silverware. He said something about he had authentic Egyptian food and for some reason pointed to the water leak stain on the ceiling. I thought that was kind of weird that someone would point that out unless I thought he was pointing it out I don't know. I said ok I will try coming back another time then. He kept talking but I wont waste my time coming back to a place that doesn't have whats on their menu.

If you are unsure about trying new cuisine, jump off the fence and come dine at this little gem…read more Taz welcomes folks in with abundant enthusiasm about his wife, Ayesha's culinary delights. When my husband and I went, Taz was available to offer suggestions and answer questions. And you can see the passion he has for sharing his love of food. We were one of three tables who had never been and we were each greeted like new friends. I highly suggest going on the weekend to get the butter chicken on special. My husband loved his lamb kebabs and although he has never liked Hummus before, he nearly licked the plate. Our server Jason was prompt and kind and we are surely going to return. Oh and we noticed that the two folks on what looked like a first date were still there after we left and went grocery shopping! I have the feeling they will both be back too.

Our regular spot now! I'm telling you, we have to eat here at least once a week. Thank goodness we…read morehave booths at the Vintage Garage Antiques so we are in town often. Lol Brought friends this time. One day I'll try something other than the beef, but my friend got the lamb curry and did the happy dance with every bite! That made me so happy that others got the same feelings we get here! And Taz!!! He is just amazing out front treating and personalizing your experience there. It's always lovely to see the brains and beauty behind this place when she comes out, but honestly, without her, the food would not be as amazing as it is, freshly made to order, perfectly! Thank you for being the amazing humans you are feeding us quite often. I'm gonna need frequent flyer miles or a bakers dozen card soon. lol Nothing but love!!!!

Today was really good weather so everyone was downtown on the patio of every restaurant and we…read moreequally wanted to be on patio. Yeah that didn't happen because this place was also packed on the patio LMAO So keep that in mind. Good weather=slim chances of sitting outside especially on a Saturday. But, we actually enjoyed sitting indoors, less busy inside, more quiet. The seat inside are like a bench style so keep that in mind if you are a huge privacy person. Also the tables are small so if you are ordering a appetizer try to finish before your food comes out that way she can grab it. It was very tight when the entree came. The wall has a unique aesthetic with different items stemming from their culture. Our waitress was really nice, great sense of humor, and very well dressed in appearance. She paid attention in making sure we got a refill. Appetizer: 3 triple dipper hummus where you get pita bread and 3 flavors of hummus. The jalapeno hummus is the only one that stood out with a taste and flavor. The other two tasted the same and was very bland in my opinion. I ordered the Meze Bowl with couscous and it was really good except the hummus I think it was red roasted I can't remember. I would have been happy just with the jalapeno hummus. The person who I was with ended up getting a kabob and he enjoyed his food. Will I go back ? Yes This was my first visit so next time I know what to order. But, I would be more interested in visiting on a regular weekday vs the weekend. I think people should check it out for sure!

This place is a lovely oasis of food and atmosphere downtown. Loved the meze platter variety- the…read moreroasted eggplant was such a standout that I ordered the roasted eggplant entree as well and was not disappointed. Their baba ganoosh was fresh and full of eggplant flavor, with much less additives some places use like mayo. The long grain rice was delicate and flavorful. The pita bread I think is fresh made- it was absolutely delicious.

Great atmosphere and food! Thoroughly enjoyable experience!! Highly recommend.... Service was also…read morevery good!!

Another day, another fresh salad from Purple Onion. Enjoyed my Mediterranean Plate on the patio…read morewith great company. Comes with a generous portion of hummus and quinoa. Added the lemon chicken for a little more staying power.

Excellent, comprehensive menu for the family: Mediterranean, American, and Italian dishes. The…read morestaff are very friendly and happy to help navigate the choices. Wonderful hummus, gyros, wings, schawarma, pizza, burgers, lasagna...too many choices to mention them all. It's recently expanded and remodeled to provide additional seating with all new tables. They plan to open the second bar (shown in the image) to expand the menu offerings.

Food was the best part. 3 stars for that. Everything was tasty enough, but the Greek salad was…read morelacking. The service and prices were off. The lady started friendly but seemed cold when I looked at iPad to review the bill. We ordered 2 sandwiches- 1 gyro and 1 shawarma. It CLEARLY on the menu says it comes with a side of fries, Greek salad, hummus, pita etc. Nowhere does it mention an up-charge for anything. I saw it said +$2.50 for each of the sides we asked for with the sandwich. I questioned this and she gave me a face like "how dare I question?" And just said "nothing is included with Sandwich, even fries". It literally contradicts what is on the menu! She said she'll tell her manager. Anyway- that was weird. Also, on the mixed grille it came with the tiniest pieces of pita, almost offensive, given the price. The entrance feels nicer for a take out place with the fake plants on the walls, but the back is closed off and the bathroom is dirty. Overall, I'd really only go for take out. And know they're cheap and will nickel and dime you.

Had delivery so can't speak to in restaurant experience. however, the food was AMAZING. Wife had a…read morebuild your own bowl and I had the build your own platter. So good! Ordered a side of falafel which was among the best I've ever had. Totally recommend!!!

As soon as I arrived and got inside I knew it was going to be good. The smell was good. The getting…read moreout of parking is the issue because it's busy. However first time trying it. It was delicious. My belly was so fully after eating. The customer service was good as well. My food was ready , I ordered it online. Bagged up and ready to go. The portion for the price is good as well. I got a gift card for later. I will absolutely be back for this delicious food.