About a month ago, we came in to this cava pretty late and the person that was getting our bowls…read morewas Kiarra (sorry if that is spelt wrong). And I am not a person that writes reviews a lot but she was so sweet and did such a good job even though we came in close to closing time, and I'm sure everyone else was annoyed lol. But seriously give this girl a raise we loved her!!

Amazing pita greek chicken! The pita chips are good too. I really enjoyed the experienceread more

Heard about this place and decided to try it on a whim . Finding a restaurant in New Brunswick area…read morewith parking is a big deal. But what's beyond that is the core of the visit . Walked in to a nice coffe bar area which did not seem functional .it well decorated with some antique accents keys if different shapes n sizes We were seated and a waiter took our order immediately. The place was a bit busy for a weekday. Complementary wam pita bread n ezme , sun dried tomatoes n spicy jalapeños were not bad . A paper form being warm there was nothing more to it. Got the mixed grill for two which was served with a side of soup and salad . Both sides were delicious. The grilled chicken kebabs and chops were passable though not juicy . All Lamb kebab choices were tough and chewy . This is a mediocre spot as I age v had better Kebabs in the same area . Not my kind of food.

Here I am... 12 years later to update my review!…read more My sister picked Sahara for my birthday dinner because she knows that I love Mediterranean (big change since my last review--a lot has happened in over a decade lol) There is a parking lot, but it is really small and was filled when we visited. On the street parking shouldn't really be an issue in the area. We found with no issue on a Tuesday evening. Inside is cozy.. could be a little warmer, but I'll give that it was an exceptionally cold December evening. The atmosphere gives cozy vibes though, which I appreciate. We were immediately seated upstairs, where they have plenty of large group seating options. Service was attentive and fast. We ordered a round of delicious appetizers.. hummus, saksuka, cheese rolls.. all of it was delicious. I especially loved the octopus app special.. magnificent! Entrees were especially of large portion, which was greatly appreciated. Everything tasted fresh and was beautifully presented. I ordered the Pyramid chicken which was delicious. Their chicken is flavorful and juicy. For dessert, my keskul was amazing! Plenty of pistachio on top with a delicate and very well balanced vanilla custard. I could eat that daily. I definitely plan on returning!!

Stumbled upon this restaurant while searching for a lunch spot with friends, and it ended up being…read moresuch a fun experience. The menu is perfect for sharing family-style, and we especially loved the complimentary puffy bread (which is even better with an order of one of their dips!). Our group shared a few appetizers along with the Sultan Plate (large meat platter for 4-6 people), which comes with a dramatic flame presentation and a generous assortment of meats. Everything was flavorful and we all enjoyed trying the different varieties. The adana kebab was one of my personal favorites. We were also pleasantly surprised by how spacious the restaurant is. There are two beautiful private dining rooms near the front that'd be perfect for a party. In general, highly recommend dining here with a group!

I feel like Mediterranean food is one of those foods that can be a hit or miss for me…read more Unfortunately Sofra was just okay to me. My sister and I came her with our friend. Our friend saw a video on TikTok advertising this restaurant. Unfortunately, when it comes to TikTok, sometimes they hype things up. For appetizer we got the hummus. Now the hummus was delicious! Very good hummus. I definitely recommend getting that. It came with bread so we used that for the hummus. Then we decided to get one of the oven specialty to share. We decided to get the mixed pie. All the ingredients in the mixed pie sounded good but in my opinion, the flavors didn't mesh well it tasted a little bland. The portion size of the pie is great, which makes it shareable. But I would skip the mixed pie and try one of their other oven specialties. As for my main entrée I decided to get the Gyro. Again, I didn't enjoy it enough to eat it all and I had leftovers and I didn't enjoy it enough to wanna take it home. Overall, the service was great and the people there were friendly. The establishment is very pretty and they have a section where you can host a small party. I will say just because I didn't enjoy my meal as much doesn't mean you won't.

A solid date night spot especially for first timers with this cuisine. Their staff was super…read moreinformative and gave great suggestions for shareables which added to the fun conversation Be mindful that even when sharing, the portions are MASSIVE. We had the fish and lamb dish respectively which although a bit pricey, packed a ton of rich umami flavor.

What a gem! The restaurant is beautiful on the inside. Decorated so nicely and culturally themed…read moremusic enhanced the atmosphere! The wait staff is terrific and the menu is perfect. Shows you don't need a book for a menu when it's done right... and it is.

This was a good spot for a quick lunch with the family. I enjoyed the food but the portions a bit…read moresmall. The lamb chop and chicken pieces were delicious and so was the falafel dish. Good 7.6/10 Service 8.1/10 Ambiance 7.2/10

Wow. The food at Koy grill is nothing short of flavorful and delicious! It was seasoned well and…read moregot better with each bite. Customer service was exceptional from the waitress and super friendly.

Friendly service. Clean atmosphere and the menu looks good!!!! We ordered the cold dip app. It had…read moreolive tapenade, hummus, tzatziki, garlic dip, eggplant dip, and a spicy dip that idk what it was. All the dips are freshly made and it was delicious! Lots of pita bread that came that was warm. There were green olives too. Waitress was so attentive and friendly. Entrees: I had the fish of the day imported from Greece. It was grilled and butterflied! It was so good and skin was crispy the way I like it. No bones! And rice pilaf which was really good too. Light and flavorful. Friend had the lamb platter with rice pilaf. Looked really good. We thoroughly enjoyed our food. It was in good portions and worth the money. Dessert we had the grilled cheese with honey.. I think called halloumi.. and baklava. Also both freshly made. Good way to end the night. The cheese was salty and sweet with that touch of honey and the baklava was just sweetened just right. Not overly sweet. There was a private party in the back and was great to see that they can accommodate an intimate dinner for a good number of folks. I'd say around like 12-20 ppl? All in all I'd go back! :) Oh yea parking lot is very small but you can park on the street.

Came here with a friend last night. There is a small parking lot in the back, but ultimately you…read morewill have park on the street. When you walk in, you definitely know it's a Greek restaurant - super cute! Staff were pretty nice and attentive! For an app - we got octopus and the dip plater, this consisted of 5/6 dips served with pita and cucumbers. The dips were ok. Octopus a bit chewy, but had flavor. Entree - a while fish which was deboned and a gyro platter. Both had rice on the side. (sides can be chosen). My friend said her fish was good, she was very hPly it was de-boned. My gyro platter was ok as well. Nothing fancy. I did wish it came with more salad. Dessert - we got some halumi cheese with honey and baklava. Bother we're mediocre. The baklava had a bitter after note that I was fond of. Place was ok. A nice neighborhood hangout. Again, nothing fancy.

It's been awhile …read more.. Our community, for over 5 years now has been doing a dinner club. Istanbul Bay was recommended by a few people in our party of 13. They are a BYOB restaurant that used to be Nonna's until like 2 or 3 years ago. As a group we shared 5 appetizers. They were... -Cheese plate -Babaganoush -Fried Calamari -Fafafel - Cheese Roll Of the ones that I tried, cheese plate, fried calamari and that cheese roll were clearly our favorites. For entrees, she had the Lamb Shish Kebab. While I chose the Chicken Shish Kebab. Both were very good and perfectly cooked. A good portion of her dinner ended up in a takeout container. Our waiter(mainly Mohammed) was excellent. Truth be told, he had some help from a few others. But we didn't wait very long after our food started arriving. Dessert- no chance. As portions are pretty big. Just a cappuccino for her and a Turkish coffee for me. Definitely the strongest coffee that I've had in awhile. Cost per person with tip about $60. USC #25.

LOVE this place! The food is incredible and staff is great. Honestly one of the best Turkish/…read moremiddle eastern places around the area. You MUST get the mixed appetizers. The fish is SO good and is cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this place!

I've been to House of Falafel twice now and it was really good both times. The portions are very…read moregenerous and everything tastes fresh and homemade. The falafel was crispy outside and soft inside and the pita was warm and soft too. My favorite part was the sauces, especially the hot sauce. It actually has real heat and flavor. The second time I went back I had to ask for extra because I kept putting it on everything. I uploaded photos from two different visits and the food was consistent both times. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff is friendly, they make you feel like family instead of just being served at a random restaurant. Definitely a nice local spot and worth trying if you're in the area.

This place is a hidden gem. Went here late on a Saturday morning with my boyfriend to get falafel…read moreand it did not disappoint. The service was friendly and the location casual, but comfortable. We both got the falafel platters, and we split the fried cheese and fries. We also both got cokes. The bill was around $40 which is extremely reasonable for the portions they give. The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. It came with three little sauces which could have punched a bit more flavor, but was delicious nonetheless. The falafel came with a small side salad and plentiful rice. The rice was perfectly cooked and delicious. The fried cheese was seasoned perfectly, and packed with flavor. The fries were crisp deliciousness. I'd come back here in a heartbeat, it really didn't disappoint. I wish I lived closer.