Amira is located on a strip mall next to several other places. There is parking right out front…read more You order at the counter and then seat yourself. We got the grape leaves, baba ghanoush, and meat combo plate. The grape leaves were (3/5) because i liked how vinegary they were but the rice was a tad overcooked and I found a hair rolled in one of mine....... Baba (4.5/5) because it had a great flavor! Meat combo (3.8/5) because the chicken was a bit hard and dry but the lamb kebab was good and so were all the sides it comes with. The chicken just didn't quite have the charcoal flavor that i love. Overall, I'd consider coming back because i love supporting small, local, businesses. But our total was quite pricey to find a hair in the food and for hard chicken.

Wow - so impressed with the chicken shawarma plate! Very flavor chicken, charred peppers and…read moretomatoes were perfect and the dips were better than expected. A new favorite.

To update my most recent review of this place after getting me the Kafta Kabab plate…read more... Amazingly good quality food and friendly service!! On a super chilly Friday night, after I had been done with my second hustle business not too far from this restaurant, before I headed for another business I would need to take care of, I stopped here as I was famished. I simply couldn't think of any other place where I could get food that always promises quality where I wouldn't have to wait too long to get it. I was truly fearful that my uncontrollable appetite would swallow me had I gone to a different restaurant where I might end up waiting too long (LOL!!) My choice was right. And to be greeted by the same kind gentleman (who had always assisted me in the past) warmed up the core of my heart and soul. He did say to me that I should have called in to place my order ahead because he said that the kitchen was quite busy and that I might wait at least or as long as 20 minutes. I told him I was willing to wait although my stomach continued to yell at me from inside!! Well, I got lucky; it didn't take long. See...my assumption was right; this place never disappoints. This time, instead of the usual I get (the vegetarian plate), I tried something different. It's the Kafta Kabob plate. This is another great dish to consider ordering at this place as long as meat is part of your diet. The meat was unapologetically tender and well-seasoned. It was hard to fathom as to how they perfected this technique to cook it to its perfection. The accompanying salad and hummus were gracefully served in the same container. Did I say that Golden's hummus is one of the best? I think I did at least once. It is because of its impeccable creaminess. Awww...I can eat this thing almost everyday if I must. This is a tiny, more of a family-run restaurant type place. Inside is quite basic and yet it's never messy or dirty. This is a place you can comfortably sit and dine without worrying about its cleanliness; sanitation is not an issue. But most of all, you go here for the quality of food. This place easily beats a fine restaurant in an upscale neighborhood for sure.

The front of store: unassuming The menu: straightforward…read more The owner/server: a kind older man The food: spectacular. Our favorites: gyro sandwich. Vegetarian plate. Hummus. Fatoush salad. Falafel plate. Baklava. The vegetables are surprisingly fresh and the preparation is delicious. Don't miss this. We are now regulars.

Situated in this run-down strip mall that is desperately needing some upgrades, the restaurant…read morequietly exists with so much humility. Despite its image, however, the reviews left by previous customers are solid. This convinced me to try them on one Saturday evening. Its inside is very simple with interior like an old Middle Eastern diner feel. They could utilize more decorations to indicate the kind of cuisine (Afghanistan) they represent/boast and yet, that may not be their focus. Most of all, what's important is the "heart", the food to say it precisely. A few tables were occupied by eat-in diners which I noticed upon entry. I wasted no time by proceeding to the front where they take orders. A young man there greeted me. I told him I was in for a to-go order. I thus adding said to him that I would need a minute to decide. As I took the time to study the menu I noticed that the prices of the dishes were quite reasonable. And yet it was hard to gauge the portions of them. I shall see when I get my food though. By the time I had been back to the register after solidifying as to what I would want, a different young man was upfront. He was also polite and welcoming but not to the over-the-top way. His "generic" type of gesture was good enough. I told him what I wanted 14. Lamb Tikka Kabob ($13.99 as of early April of 2026). He said it would be ready in about 10-15 minutes. It was quite right on time when my food came out of the kitchen. Once I had the chance, I started my dinner. Let me quickly summarize the food here: -Portion: Quite good. If mere $13.99 buys this size of food, I would go for it often. -Food quality: Whereas I wouldn't describe it as "excellent" or "exquisite", the plate was filled with good flavors. Everything from the meat to the rice to the salad to the hummus, the quality was solid. The naan bread, however, was quite small and thin (thought they could be a bit more generous.) Is this a typical Afghani style bread? Not sure. I am not versed in the Afghani cuisine (as I've already hinted a bit.) Whether or not I am speaking about the authenticity of the very culinary traditions/styles correctly, this might be as the closest Afghani eatery gem as you can find in this part of town. I don't know how long this restaurant has been around but my assumption is that it's not overexposed to the public eye just yet. Despite the fact that it's located on this busy intersection of Quebec and Evans/Iliff, King of Shawarma & Kabob is indeed a humble business. And yes, I will return to it when I think of reasonably priced solid Middle Eastern food next time.

I have never tried their food, wow ! I was missing out, the food here is amazing, Been there 3…read moretimes this week , and going again today for lunch

One of the best hidden gems in Denver! Chicken shwarma sandwich is so good and well flavored!!…read moreCan't go wrong with their mango juice too!! Must try.

highly recommended this place to anyone who wants a delicious filling meal. Star employee Haedir…read morewill even do the "here comes the airplane" with you upon request. I got the chicken kebab and it was great. Will return soon.

Been here a few times over the years. Will always love the food, but I went yesterday, and I had a…read morecouple gripes. First gripe - I got a chicken entree, cup of dessert (I think it's called knafeh), and a fruit drink, and my total was $33 - that's crazy. The entree was $17 which is fine, but then they nickel-and-dime you $2 for hummus, whereas I feel like it used to just be included?? Then excluding tax, that means the dessert+drink was around $12. That's too high - that's almost another entree. Second gripe, much smaller - I feel like they used to include a garlic sauce with your entrees (called toum?) but they didn't have any. All that aside, I still like this place. The food is good, portion is strong, dessert was delicious, and it came out quickly.

I had been hearing about Jerusalem for years. In Denver, it has that kind of local-legend status…read morewhere if you have lived here long enough, especially anywhere near DU, people talk about it like it is both a restaurant and a formative life experience. And yet in nearly twenty years of living here, I had never actually gone. Which is absurd, because it is maybe no more than ten minutes from my house. So a few weeks ago, I finally made the effort. First surprise: there is a parking lot. This alone deserves acknowledgment in this busy part of town. Second surprise: the parking lot appears to contain roughly 6.7 parking spaces. I got lucky and managed to squeeze into what felt like 1.3 of them. It is not so much parking as a close encounter. Then you notice the outdoor plastic tent seating setup, which I assume exists because inside there is room for approximately 13.4 people, which feels statistically consistent with the parking situation. The whole thing has a kind of orderly chaos to it. But from the second I walked in, the feeling was one of warmth. Really warm. Before I could even properly take in the giant glass cases full of baklava and other Middle Eastern sweets, I was greeted enthusiastically. The menu hangs above the cases, and the man taking orders, who I assume was the owner or a relative, had exactly the kind of energy that makes a place feel beloved. When I asked if he was ready to take my order, he smiled and said, "I'm always ready." It was funny, kind, and genuinely charming. I ordered baba ghanouj, hummus, fattoush, and a lamb shawarma sandwich to go. It was around 4:30 pm, which may have been a strategic masterstroke on my part because the place seemed a bit quiet. I actually got a seat while I waited, which felt like winning a small lottery. Another very friendly younger guy brought me my order out, and the service from start to finish was excellent. Truly. I left thinking, okay, I get why people love this place. Then I got home. I unpacked everything like I was settling in for a very specific kind of evening: random Netflix, adult beverage, no plans, full commitment to carbohydrates and emotional detachment. There I was, alone with my feast, ready for the Denver legend to reveal itself. And to their credit, they had included a whole bag of pita with the dips, which made me feel briefly rich. Then came the first uh-oh. The pita was dry and brittle. Not stale, exactly. Just structurally unsound. This was not pita with confidence. This was pita that had already given up on itself. It was simply not up to the task of being dragged through hummus and baba with gusto. The baba ghanouj was very smooth and only faintly smoky. Perfectly decent, but not my favorite take on it. I like baba with a little more personality, a little more drama, maybe a little more of that "yes, an eggplant absolutely died for this" energy. This one was polite. The hummus followed the same pattern. Smooth, fine, edible, but lacking the depth and garlic I wanted. Again, not bad. Just muted. It tasted like it was trying not to offend anyone, including people who do not especially like hummus. The one standout was the fattoush. Fresh, bright, and by far the best thing I ate. That was the dish that had some lift. It did not include the toasted pita I usually expect in fattoush, and I missed that crunch, but it still had the most life of anything in my order. Then I went for the lamb shawarma sandwich, and this is where things turned from mildly disappointing to physically illustrative. I picked it up, and the sandwich immediately started falling apart. Meat and sauce began leaking out like the whole structure had been assembled on hope and optimism. The lamb itself was fine, but overall it was bland. Not aggressively bad. Just not remotely worth the hype. And that is where I decided: I liked the people more than the food. Jerusalem has charm. The service was genuinely kind. The owner seemed lovely. It feels local in a real way, and I want places like this to thrive. I can absolutely imagine that for college kids, especially hungry ones near DU, this place hits exactly right. Big plates, convenient location, late-ish hours, comforting reputation, and probably some nostalgia mixed in. I like that. But sometimes the college kids are just wrong. Or maybe not wrong exactly. Maybe just young. Maybe this is less about quality and more about palate, timing, appetite, or being twenty-one and convinced that proximity to campus plus a full stomach equals greatness. That is a beautiful stage of life. I support it. But my middle-aged ass was at home with Netflix, evaluating bread integrity and garlic depth, and from that vantage point, Jerusalem just was not for me. So: three stars. Very kind service. Real neighborhood character. A warm and welcoming experience. But food-wise, not enough flavor, not enough texture, and not enough reason for me to head back anytime soon.

Love this spot! The staff was so nice and I love how it feels like you just stepped into somebody's…read morehome and they're making you a meal. They offered us the special which I can't remember the name of but had to try it just in case they didn't have it next time we come in. Everything was delicious from the fried eggplant to the entree. Would and have come back many times. They also have bigger portions which is nice for leftovers!

Ok, seriously, just go there! The chicken gyro is the best I've ever had in my life, and you can…read moreeat as much tzatziki as you want with your fries (for me it's a lot). I took my boyfriend, the second time I went and he ordered the traditional gyro and also agreed it was delicious. Just thinking about it now I think I'll head there in the next few days to have another chicken gyro. It's really just that good! Please support this business! They deserve it. The space is a little bit small, but the food is amazing. The staff are all welcoming and helpful as well!

If you haven't eaten here, you're not living life. Omg the flavors and deliciousness and the…read moresmells !! Wooow!! Hands down best place I've best for lunch and dinner. my wife and I were riding past on our wheels and the delicious smells made us both instantly hungry.

We came here on Halloween night after leaving the club, and it was definitely pretty packed with…read morecustomers, which made sense given the holiday. Despite the crowd, the service was still really good the person to take our order was attentive, friendly, and did a great job keeping up with everything going on. The workers in general were really nice, which made the experience enjoyable even with the busy atmosphere. I personally am not a huge fan of this type of food, but I decided to order fries, and I have to say, the seasoning on them was absolutely delicious. I liked them so much that I even asked for extra, which is always a good sign. I was a little upset, though, because I had planned to get a grilled cheese and tomato soup. Unfortunately, this location didn't have it on the menu. Don't laugh at me, but I suggested this spot because the Phoenix location I've been to multiple times sells a really good grilled cheese and tomato soup, which is why I thought it would be perfect for a late-night meal after the club. It was a bit of a disappointment to find that the menu wasn't consistent between locations. Other than that discrepancy, everything else was great. The food we did have was tasty, the drinks were good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. The vibe is very much a college town feel, which makes sense since it's right near DU. It's casual, lively, and a fun place to grab a bite late at night, especially after an event or night out. Overall, I'd come back again, but next time I'll double-check the menu at this location first if I'm craving something specific like the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Other than that, solid service, tasty food, and a fun, college-town atmosphere.

Skip past all the bad reviews - this place is GOOD. If you wanna judge a good Arab restaurant, try…read morethe chicken shawarma. It was beautifully done with just chicken, pickles, and garlic sauce and such a good portion. Also got the Dolma (grape leaves) & Kibbeh which were incredible. Amazing prices, solid Arab food & they even include free lentil soup.

I let an Instagram reel lure me in, and now I have trust issues. I ordered the Vegetarian plate, a…read moreGyro plate, fries, and a Rose Hibiscus drink. Then, I settled in for a mid-day nap, because it took 37 minutes to get the food. If you have a job, a hobby, or a pulse, you might want to skip this one. The real magic happened when I got home: * The Bread Vanished: Apparently, "plates" here don't include pita or flatbread. Is this a low-carb cult I didn't sign up for? * The Gyro Ghost: Serving a gyro plate with no yogurt dip is like buying a car with no tires--technically it exists, but it's not going anywhere. Unforgivable. The food was "passable," but in no universe is "passable" worth a 37-minute sentence in a waiting room. The fries were actually the highlight, but you can find a decent spud at any frozen-aisle air fryer enthusiast's house in under ten minutes. I was looking for a "special" hidden gem; I found an expensive way to be disappointed.