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.

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.

The hummus bowls at Babas were amazing!…read more I ordered the chicken buffalo bowl. At first, I was a bit hesitant about the flavor combination but it turned out to be delicious. We also ordered a pita pizza-style and it was good as well. My personal favorite is the chicken buffalo and would recommend to anyone that plans to visit. It is located in uptown, parking isn't the easiest but it's worth it. Overall, food was good, restaurant was clean, service was also good and fast. I will return!

I got the Falafelicious, which was incredible (5/5)! The hummus was some of the best I've had, and…read moreI've eaten and made so much hummus! The falafel was super crunchy and good, and the mini pitas were also wonderful; they were slightly crunchy yet airy and fluffy. I think this is the best fast casual meal I've gotten, especially for $15. The service was pretty quick (4/5). The ambiance is very nice (5/5), epically for a fast casual spot. The interior and exterior is beautiful and modern with a lot of glass windows, and they also have board games and a small little shop.

We stopped in on a cold winter night, and warmed up with two DELICIOUS rice bowls! The chicken was…read moreincredibly juicy, the basmati rice was next to perfection, and the tabouli was absolutely amazing! We topped it off with a baklava shake, because why not? We were already cold! But OH MY GAWD THAT SHAKE WAS THE BEST SHAKE IVE REALLY EVER HAD! DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS, AND AFFORDABLE!

O&L is my favorite lunch spot of all time. Always good kind service, amazing food and quick…read moreturnarounds that get me out the door and back to work. The gyro meat here is, IMO the true star, and when paired with their fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and sauces it truly shines. It offers the right balance of pepper, hint of spiciness, alongside a nice crisp savory meatiness that can only be achieved on a proper vertical spit. My extra piece of advice, is get the spicy green sauce on the side. It offers that little extra jalapeño oomph alongside their creamy tzatziki and it's a perfect balance. Bit expensive to dine here for lunch too often so I try to keep it to every few weeks, but what a treat it is when I do allow myself to eat here for lunch. 5/5 goodness guaranteed!

I ate at Mara following a Candlelight Concert at the Four Seasons. I sat at the bar and had the…read morebest service from the bartender (a young gentleman, wish I could remember his name)! I started with a glass of white wine and then tried the Potato Croquettes, at the suggestion of the bartender. They were delicious! They came topped with prosciutto; it was too much for me, but it was easy to take off. The light sauce that accompanied was amazing, and the Parmesan cheese on top was a delicious touch. I was alone so it made most sense to sit at the bar during my visit (and the ambiance was beautiful), but I'd love to return and try out their dining room and other items on the menu! Parking was also convenient with the attached underground parking garage!

Quick lunch bite with the parents & my brother…read more We sat in the dining room and shared a few soups/salads/prix fixe lunch items (menu seems to rotate often on prix fixe), everything was tasty/bordering on fantastic, and service was excellent/attentive/friendly Highlights were: Cream of Mushroom soup, Za'atar fries with tahina ketchup, prime rib pita (prix fixe menu item) was unbelievable If you find yourself betwixt 3rd and Hennepin in downtown MPLS, highly recommend checking this place out!

A+ love the variety of food on the menu. Lots of accommodating dishes for people with dietary…read morerestrictions (GF, vegan, vegetarian, etc!) Food was great! Service was as expected. Atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. So should you go? YES!!

Closer to a 4.5 in terms of food quality, and it's only because of a few dishes that were mediocre…read morethat made me feel like giving it a 5 would be misleading. However, please allow me to say that having this establishment in Minneapolis is much needed because one can get food from various types of cuisines here and that itself honestly makes this place very valuable. Among all the dishes I have ordered over two times visiting here, my favorite was the kofte, which I know is a form of traditional Turkish dish, and what I loved about it was the ample amount of seasoning that defined the flavor of the ground beef & lamb and the sauce that would alter the flavor profile in a positive manner if needed. The pickled onion and rice offered extra means to enjoy the dish, so I utilized them to the maximum. The adana kebab was a kebab version of the kofte except for the meat wasn't as seasoned. My friend had that dish and it was still good. I also have tried the iskender which I knew was a popular dish here and also a common dish in Türkiye. It was slightly underwhelming because the meat wasn't as seasoned and wasn't tender enough, so I had to rely on the tomato sauce and the yogurt for assistance. Another friend had the beef stroganoff and I tasted it a bit. The tenderloin was marinated very well and the demi glace provided good flavor, along with the brussels sprouts that was cooked well enough to serve as a side dish. The lentil soup was pretty good, albeit not spectacular as it was relatively plain, and I know that lentil requires seasoning to give it flavor. The baklava wasn't crispy enough on the top and didn't have enough stickiness or sweetness to compliment the amount of pistachio that was added, but I will say that having a good amount of pistachio was a definite plus. The sutlac was great! The rice pudding flavor was evident and having one scoop with such along with the pistachio on top made it a very enjoyable experience! It also had a lot in a bowl, so the amount included was also very satisfactory. As mentioned previously, this place is a gem and much needed to stay here in Minneapolis. Their menu looks so fascinating that there are more dishes that I want to try, which I am committed to doing. I will also recommend this establishment to anyone looking for Turkish food in the Twin Cities!

Is this the best dinner I've had in Mpls? It might be!…read more Came in for Valentine's Day on an almost accident. My partner said, "ever been to Fhimas? I think it's French?" And I was on board. We made reservations without another thought. I ended up googling the menu and realizing my partner was a little off on what type of cuisine this was and I was in unfamiliar territory though still excited to try. We loved every second of our experience here! The decor was amazing, the service was exceptional, the food was to die for. They had a special Valentine's Day menu which included beef Wellington for two, so we got that. Asked if it had sides and they said no. I asked if a veg was possible, expecting frozen, microwaved bland veggies. We got beautifully roasted, seasoned veggies that were amazing. Plus the beef Wellington was melting in our mouths. Cocktails were also exceptional. We had an espresso martini and old fashioned which came with a table side experience. We ended our adventure with the sticky toffee torte which was another exceptional dish. Our server was so kind and so so knowledgeable about every item and restaurant in the owners catalog. Very impressive all around.

Wanted to like this place. Inventive cocktail menu. Interesting M.E. Food options. Ultimately not…read moreserved water for 30 minutes until flagging someone down. Tables all around the restaurant, including the bar, left from previous patrons. Looks like a bomb went off. After 1+ hour, most of the tables are still covered in dirty plates and napkins. It's not that busy, maybe 10-20% full from 8:30 pm and beyond. Vibes = 2/10. What about the food? I've traveled all over the Mediterranean and Middle East. I'd give the Shashuka a 5-6 out of 10. It was supposed to be served with crepes and I had visions of Saluf and Sons Yemeni restaurant in Tel Aviv (now closed). Here it was served with a French bread / hot dog bun. Crepe???? I guess French bread and crepes are from the same country, but count me as unimpressed.

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!

The gyro and fries are just as good as before. Turns out there was a special during this visit…read more Mediterranean Monday- $1 off gyros. There were many sauces listed on the back of the menu and I decided to try the Zhoug. It was absolutely delicious and if I could buy a pint, I would! A bit of spiciness, hint of lime, and a blend of herbs. It was good on both the fries and gyro. I also got the iced tea, which wasn't at all sweetened, but still good (as is). Anyway, pretty busy for a Monday, but luckily I was able to find a parking spot in the back. I'll for sure return.

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.

Came here toward the end of the day, and overall, the food was just okay. Nothing really stood out…read more My biggest issue was that many items were lukewarm, and some were even cold. It's not a pleasant experience when, for example, you grab a lamb leg piece and it's cold on the outside. The inside of the restaurant is decent. I wasn't a fan of the desserts--mostly standard buffet fare without much variety. That said, I did really enjoy the gyro meat and the spiced rice with okra tomato sauce; those were the highlights. The service was good, which I appreciated, but for the price, I wouldn't say this place is worth it. I do want to say, though that I am willing to give it another try in the future, I believe that a lot of times restaurants can just have a bad day.

Good food spiced to my request)I like things hot). Service friendly, speedy and accurate.read more

Stopped by this evening and grabbed dinner to go. I don't normally eat Indian influenced food but…read moregot the butter chicken and it was so good. The beef shawarma was tough so I won't get it again. Family said the samosas we're ok and naan, which was also ok but didn't have much flavor; it's probably to offset any overwhelming flavors. The green spicy sauce has just the right of heat and the garlic sauce omg I need to get extra next time. I will be back for the butter chicken but looking forward to trying the chicken 65 because l enjoy a good spicy dish. Support this small local business. 1

I love visiting Pangea Market! It's always very clean and organized. They have a full grocery store…read moreand cafe. I usually go to Holy Land , and that is good, but this definitely is the next best thing. This also has a butcher shop, fresh pita and other breads, lots of produce with fresh mint, cilantro and parsley always plentiful and clean. They also have a small deli grab and go next to the butcher are where there are fresh made snacks, za'atr bread, spinach pies, etc The olive and cheese deli section is plentiful as well. There is a separate cafe which I did not try on this visit but will be back for it. Plenty of seating and they had my favorite Falafel sandwich on the menu My favorite part are the little snack goodies in the grocery area such as chips of unique flavors, a variety of candy , and salted nuts snacks. There is a large amount of Indian groceries as well for those looking for that. They say are the largest Halal market in Minnesota for those looking for that niche. They have their own private parking lot and are off of University Ave and 85th Ave. There is always someone available from the store to answer questions. Looking forward to trying their cafe next time.!

We love exploring cultural markets and have passed this corner store a few times but always in a…read morerush so have stopped in. Finally made a point to come here for dinner and excited to try out their food! Not realizing it was also connected to the supermarket we wandered the aisles for a bit before heading over to the cooked food cafe. My husband grabbed some olives and immediately started eating them while we sat in the grill area--10/10 no regrets. We ordered the babaganoush, garlic spread, and a falafel sandwich. While we weren't huge fans of the pita (very bready), the dips were so good they made up for it. Great food, great market vibes, and a fun place to try something new!