I stop into the Microcenter and Cigar shop from time to time and always noticed the enticing aroma…read moreof delicious food emanating from Shondiz. Late this afternoon, even though we had planned a great dinner at home, Glenda said to me... 'Jerry, it's too hot for you to light up the Weber, let's head out to dinner'. I thought about Shondiz and we headed there for our first time. Good choice! Parking was right out front, air conditioning felt great, we were greeted warmly and handed the menus and two large glasses of ice cold, refreshing water. We shared two appetizers of falafel and yogurt dip, fresh pita with a garlic roasted eggplant tapenade, saffron rice, wonderfully roasted chicken and beef kabob with grilled tomato and japapeno on the side. Gotta say, the food was delicious and prepared to perfection! We were both satisfied immensely and for some reason, we had room for the homemade Persian ice cream with spices and grated pistachio. What a way to end a fine meal! The owner came out to offer his thanks for our very positive time there at his restaurant. We will return, highly recommended!

Came here with some friends. Immaculate interior and a few tables outside as well…read more The food was pretty good. I enjoyed my beef kabobs but the salad was just so so - some thick cut iceberg lettuce with grated carrots and red onion. Not particularly memorable. The chicken was very good and tender. I liked the lemonade with the hint of rose water.

Asli Mediterranean Grill is easily one of our favorite Mediterranean restaurants in the Denver…read morearea. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Everything we've tried has been excellent, portions are generous, and the service is always friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is also a big part of why we like coming here. It feels warm, clean, modern, and comfortable, and it works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for a nice dinner with family or friends. What I really like about Asli is that it feels authentic and consistent. The grilled meats are full of flavor, the sides are fresh, and everything tastes like it was made with care. Asli is definitely one of those local places that deserves more attention. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and a restaurant we keep coming back to. Highly recommend Asli Mediterranean Grill if you're looking for great Mediterranean food in the Denver area.

This place is definitely overhyped. Here is how my takeaway experience today went…read more Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by one of the young men upfront. The restaurant inside was quite clean and well-maintained. I liked the simplicity in the dining interior. This was a nice start. And yet.... The menu - Quite small and limited. The laminated menus were at the register so I glanced at it. As I didn't see much on one side, I flipped it to see if there was anything on the back. There was nothing. I first thought that I would order a few things from the appetizer section but it didn't seem like it would be the most economical way so I turned my attention to the "The Real Deal": entree section. And oh boy, everything is/was so expensive unless you would order as a pita. For instance, the Shawarma Chicken is $21 as a pita, $25 as a baguette and $32 as a plate; the Ribeye Skewers is $34 as a pita, $37 as a baguette and whopping $42 as a plate. What?? Seriously?? After seeing these insanely high prices, I had no choice but to go with one of the cheapest items: Sabich (plate). I had no clue what Sabich was so I asked the young guy what that came with. And he said it's eggplant and eggs. Okay, sounds good I thought. I am a plate person so I went with that and it is/was $26. I'm not trying to be stingy here and yet after tax and tip, the total was $35. This is like ordering a good-portioned plate with some meat in it. At that point, I sure was crossing my fingers for the quality to be excellent or at least good. Sabich wasn't bad. It's a vegetarians plate where well-seasoned carrots, purple cabbage, eggplant and (hard-boiled) eggs (2) were placed in a round container. It came with a deliciously dense pita bread and oh my lord, French fries!! I have seen it where one of the accompaniments in a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean plate were French fries at least a few times in the past and this is a big no no or turn off for me. Why French fries?? Can they not put tabbouleh or hummus or something more closely associated with the very cuisine?? Or am I being picky or snobby here? As soon as I got to my car, I immediately started digging into the food (I had a yoga class to attend so hence the late lunch in my car.) Sabich is/was "okay" at its best. As I have already stated, the pita bread was delicious. Also, the two sauces that came with the dish were quite decent (I especially liked the yellow one) but other than that, this wasn't a dish I could rave about it. And the portion size wasn't that generous either. And I paid $35 for all of this? I feel like I wasted my money on something that was simply and painfully overpriced. Ugh.... I don't think I will return to this establishment. The only reason why I am giving this place a 3-star review is because of the pleasant young man upfront. His warm smile and meaningful "thank you" when he handed me my food were the only memorable things I could think of.

We have visited back to back, 3 different times!! It's just that good. Super affordable, packed…read morewith flavor. The garlic mayo is my favorite to have with my meal. They are always friendly and the food is always hot and fresh I get the plate with chicken, gyro, rice and hummus! Delicious

Owner seriously needs to get a clue! I came in to get their…read morespecial chicken wraps, which honestly shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to prepare. What I witnessed while waiting was unbelievable. The hardworking young woman behind the counter was doing absolutely everything. She was taking orders, making food, handling the fries, processing payments, and trying to keep up with customers, while one other guy somewhat helped her, looked like he was new. She was literally running around nonstop and sweating so much that she looked like a football player trying to take on an entire team by herself. There were only about four customers inside, yet the operation was complete chaos. A customer before me had ordered a pizza that was made incorrectly, and after waiting 25 minutes, she demanded a refund because she still didn't have a proper order. Meanwhile, I waited 28 minutes for my chicken wraps and still had nothing. At that point, I requested a refund and left. What made the situation even worse was seeing the owner sitting outside casually chatting and sipping water with someone for the whole time that actually was also an employee while all of this was happening. The hardworking girl even went outside to ask for help, but instead of stepping in, the owner sent her back inside to handle refunds and continue preparing orders by herself. On top of that, the restaurant itself didn't leave a great impression. There was a large object sitting in the dining area covered with what appeared to be a plastic sheet, with parts sticking out from the sides. It looked out of place and gave the restaurant an unfinished, neglected appearance. If this has been sitting there for a while, it should have been addressed long ago. Customers shouldn't have to look at covered equipment or storage items while trying to enjoy a meal. This is absolutely ridiculous. I genuinely hope that young woman finds a better job with better pay because she deserves it. She was the only person making any effort to keep the place running. The owner needs to understand that running a restaurant isn't just about serving food. Customer service, supporting your staff, and maintaining a welcoming dining environment come first. Until that changes, I can't recommend this place to anyone.

We stumbled on this place looking for something different. This Lebanese menu had lots of the…read morenormal Mediterranean staples but also had some unique Lebanese items. We had the Baba ghanoush, another appetizer that was a chef special and then the meat kebab platter

Very authentic vibe. I am a fan of the slow meal and this place provides a moment to pause and…read moreenjoy with friends, without any pressure. Minimal but traditional decor, comfortable and spacious seating. 4 stars. Food was quite good. There were some spices in the falafel and rice I was not personally fond of, but my dining companions were fans. The garlic spread, as simple as it is, was the most memorable bite. By the time kafte kabobs arrived, I was too full to finish them. They were also delicious. 4 stars. I had a spritz - bubbles and St Germain - that wasn't very spritzy. Overload of ice. 2 stars. Our server was personable and overly helpful at times, then forgot to put in my entree. I would have enjoyed the kebab more had I received it sooner. She told us she was going to comp the tea I had ordered, but did not and instead comped the dessert our table shared. A bit of a rollercoaster service-wise. Three stars. I would likely go back.

Food was fresh delicious prepared quickly an all around a great experience!!! I highly recommend…read moretrying this place if you love gyros an plates fantastic great customer service as well will be returning in a regular basis . They also offer seating outside such a nice atmosphere!!!

This place is great for a group!…read more You order at the counter (no splitting the bill issue). Then, you grab tables either indoors, covered outdoors or sunny outdoors. They have curtains & heaters on the patio to make the covered outdoors, indoors. We hit this place up at not the best time, lunchtime on a Sunday. The salad/cabbage had seen better days and the Pita was second-day dry. But, the Kofta & Gyro had good flavor, the rice was great and holy crap the garlic sauce was great. Need to try the Gyro sandwich or Hummus next time. The experience was good enough that we are planning ahead to gather here before our next outing to Fox or Vintage Theater. The food was good, the dining area is stellar. Oh, and there's parking. Like 5 spaces, but there is legit off street parking for the restaurant.

Now thiiiiis is what I'm talking about!!!!…read more As soon as I walked in I knew this was the real deal-- the give away?... Plastic cover on the tablecloth!! IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW!!!!! Growing up in Queens, NY dining at Gyros Town Restaurant instantly took me back to childhood where our neighbor invited our family over for hummus pita skewers and of course baklava. Eating here was so nostalgic and refreshing! Colorado needs more representation in these countries foods-- I am tired of the burgers and fried chicken spots!!!!!! The hummus at Gyros Town Restaurant was silky smooth, had great spiced and served with the warmest fluffiest pita I've had in Colorado. The gyro meat hit the spot on so many levels it's hard to really describe. The pistachio baklava was so delightful. Sweet but not too sweet-- flaky and of course baked fresh that day. Míriam greeted us when we walked in and helped to place our order. She was so kind and quick with her service. I am so glad I found a local spot with big immigrant flavors! Can't wait to be back soon :)

I've tried both locations, the one on Colorado boulevard and in Littleton. Most recently I tried…read morethis location. I was very happy with the food and the service. It feels very consistent for both locations so far. I think our family, especially our kids love how fresh and soft the pita bread. The hours were pretty convenient on a Saturday. They are open till 10:00 p.m. most days. I love their baba. Ghanoush and their salads are always fresh and have great flavor. For two adults and two children, six and seven a meat combo and appetizer and a salad. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other items.

Everything was absolutely delicious! The owner of the restaurant was so kind and welcoming, and…read morechatted for a while with my husband, who had studied abroad in Morocco. The mint tea was delicious, and we received refills without even asking. There were pretty murals and ambient lighting around the restaurant. It's on the smaller side, but it doesn't feel cramped - just comfortable and welcoming! Each plate of food was cooked perfectly and had plenty of flavor and great serving sizes. Our two friends and my husband and I ate our fill and still had plenty of leftovers to take home. There wasn't one disappointing plate out of everything we ordered. I think our overall favorite was the kefta tajin! We will definitely be back again, and we can't wait to try more dishes at Cafe Paprika.

I have been lucky to try Moroccan food in Morocco and at amazing Moroccan restaurants…read more This place is just okay....their Hummus and Babaganoosh were meh...as was the pita I was most excited about the Bastilla....but it wasn't that great. Not super flaky and sort of tepid. Also the chicken dish was really disappointing...chicken was reheated. Not my Jam

Veg Jhol momo is my new favorite dish! Samosas were also good. Everything was hot and fresh…read more Excited to come back.

Part of the fantastic Mango House food hall and community service center. Dined there last night…read morewith family and friends, and had a fantastic curry, while my son very much enjoyed the momos and the mango lassi. The place looks and feels like food halls and market areas I've been in traveling abroad. Good food, good-sized servings, friendly service -- will definitely go again.