Troy ATX on Mesa Drive in Austin, TX is a neighborhood restaurant that quietly delivers an…read moreoutstanding dining experience. The restaurant specializes in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Troy ATX provides food and outstanding service...feels like home. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it perfect for dining. The menu offers a great balance of familiar Mediterranean favorites and traditional Turkish dishes, all prepared with care and bold flavors. Portions are generous, ingredients taste fresh, and the dishes homemade. In fact, the son of the owner was managing the restaurant which he does not do often. He had nothing but rave things to say about his family and the restaurant. I really love that! I stopped to pick up some hummus. It was packaged with pita bread and nicely packed for travel. The hummus felt thick and hearty...not normally how it comes at the grocery store. If you're craving authentic Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, Troy ATX is absolutely worth a visit.

Stumbled across this hidden gem in North Austin and absolutely love it. I've always said Austin…read moredoesn't have enough "Mom and Pop ethnic places," so finding Troy was a dream come true. The staff was so warm and welcoming the entire time. From giving recommendations, to offering Turkish tea, it was a great experience. The food was solid as well! Definitely recommend the lamb in whatever you get! I had a few coworkers get the wraps, I will say, I do feel like they were a little light on the meat in those, but everything else that was ordered was solid. We will definitely be back!

Decided to give this place a second chance for an early Friday dinner for 2. I ordered more and sat…read moreat the bar and had a much better experience, though the music was still as loud as a club at times. The tiger prawns and lamb chops were both phenomenal, and the tiger prawns are a show stopper as the presentation is phenomenal, they are HUGE! The service was good at the bar but this place does add up in price quickly. Definitely worth it once in awhile though.

Prefacing this by saying, I had fun with friends and would come again. I would just order…read moredifferently. Food: Tzatziki was amazing. Chicken was pink and spicy. Watermelon salad was tasty. Service: Meh! Could've been better!! Our server barely came to refill waters and check on us. They were friendly, just not attentive to customer's needs. Ambiance: The atmosphere is nice. But kind of phony/influencery and meant to be a photo place not food place.

The service was very friendly and gave some fantastic recommendations ! We ended splitting the…read moreMixed Grill, hummus and falafel. That was by far the best hummus and falafel we have had. We definitely will be going back!

Came here for lunch this weekend and absolutely loved everything we tried! To start they gave us…read moresome complementary bread with olive oil and zatar seasoning, it was delicious. Then we ordered some spicy hummus and baba ghanoush, both were excellent and a great portion. I got the chicken Shawarma platter and my boyfriend got the Lebanese chicken Shawarma wrap, both were great! I am excited to come back here again soon!

Wasn't sure what to expect but the restaurant was recommended by someone who had dined at the Round…read moreRock location. Let's get the negatives out of the way first. The strip mall that the restaurant is located on Lamar is grungy and rundown. And the restaurant has seen better days and needs updating. The dining room feels dingy. Now for the positives. The server was very friendly and helpful and made great recommendations. We ordered the hummus and tabbouleh as appetizers and they were delicious. The waitress also brought out a huge plain flatbread and it was served hot and was chewy and soft at the same time. The flatbread is unlimited so we ordered a second one. It paired well with the hummus but is delicious by itself. For entrees, we ordered the lahmbiajin and the sharing barbecue plate. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. The kebabs were moist and flavorful and it was enough to feed a family of four. For dessert, we had the baklava and a chocolate cake and they were excellent too. We found out that they have an in house person who bakes the cakes. All in all, I would recommend this restaurant if you aren't picky about the ambience. Definitely go for the food. I would definitely go back again. According to the person who has dined at the round rock location, that restaurant is nicer and has better ambience. Food: 4.5 stars Ambience: 3.5 stars

Usta Kababgy is an excellent restaurant for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Austin, TX located…read moreon N. Lamar Blvd. The restaurant has well seasoned, charcoal grilled meats. The kebabs are the true highlight...juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. The portions are quite large as the hubs and I shared a wrap. We were sufficiently full after eating the chicken tikka wrap. Interestingly, the wrap came in a Shawarma King packaging with their contact phone number. So, I assume that Usta staff are sub-contracting from Shawarma King. Usta also has freshly baked bread and classic sides like hummus and rice paired with the main dishes. The restaurant has a homey, lived in feel. It has a few middle eastern artifacts sprinkled throughout the restaurant. The menu offers a wide variety of options, from Iraqi and Adana kebabs to shawarma and traditional Middle Eastern plates, so there are food items for both first timers and regulars who want to explore beyond the basics. They also serve flatbreads where you can have two different toppings. The food focus is on bold, traditional flavors rather than modern takes on middle eastern foods. On the desserts front, they have an assortment of desserts and several sections of ice cream. I had the baklava, which was surprisingly delicious...it was not eye-squinting sweet like a standard baklava. It was crunchy, flavorful, and had nuts that were substantial. Layla, my server, was so super sweet and welcoming. She pointed out that Usta provides its customers free tea. How cool is that? I cannot remember last time I received a free drink.

Amazing service here. Their bread with the dipping oils is other worldly. Everything I've tried has…read morebeen amazing. Great portions for price. Don't be fooled by the outside this place is 10/10

Our family was visiting Austin just as a winter storm was approaching. There was a freezing drizzle…read morein the morning but most of the afternoon was dry and the temperature was dropping. A lot of places were closing early so that staff can stay home until the storm passed. As such, we struggled to find restaurants with dine-in option. Thankfully our local friend suggested Kabobzi and we had a very pleasant late lunch. Our friend had the chicken shawarma pita sandwich whereas our family shared the lamb kebab platter with hummus, salad, and rice. It was plenty of food because it was a late lunch and we wanted to save space for dinner. The lamb was tender and flavorful. The complimentary pita bread was fresh, soft, and fluffy.

This place is such a gem! Food is amazing and service is even better, if that is possible. Just…read moreheavenly! Everything is flavorful and authentic Greek. It tastes like elevated fine dining because they've added all of those small touches. I met the owner and she's adorable. It's tucked away in a part of Austin that looks like Southern California. The drinks are fantastic and they have amazing specials. The waitress was engaging and knowledgeable and comes back there to work when she has time. It speaks highly to a place when staff are so committed they return because it feels more like family to them. I started a review for this amazing restaurant in July and just realized it's not posted nor is a draft of it saved. Will do my best to recreate the review. But it should tell you something that it made such an impression that I've come back 3 months later to finish the review. Adding photos. Apologies that I can't remember the names of the people, dishes or drinks anymore. But I do remember how I felt there: well cared for with a delightful mix of delicious flavors swirling around my palate in a charming, cozy and comfortable environment. You definitely should stop by, you won't regret it! :) :) :)

Cute atmosphere, good food and delicious cocktails…read more 3.5 stars - My group had the Evia Fizz and Greek God Bless You cocktails - both delicious. While good, the spreads are a bit underwhelming compared to similar Greek restaurants in the Austin area. Similar thoughts on the skewer and rice (not pictured). Inside is adorable but loud. Cute date spot but not good for yapping; it was hard to hear girlfriends over music and bar noise. They do have a patio with fans.

Lovely place. I went there for breakfast and it did not disappoint! Coffee, toasts, syrnyky were…read moredelicious. Cant wait to try dinner menu!

My running group went there after a run at the Grove. They were nice enough to offer free…read morecroissants - plain, chocolate or raspberry with cream cheese - with a purchase of coffee . A friendly hostess greeted us as we arrived inside to order. The Ukrainian decorations were incredibly interesting to view. The coffee was good, with a choice of milk - Califa Farms oat milk, whipping cream or almond milk. I didn't eat the croissant, but it looked very good. As an additional plus, the had a large jug of infused water with slices of grapefruit and lemon. Very refreshing! Our group sat outside to chat and play Loteria, a Mexican bingo-like game.

Saffron Austin is known for their Indian and Nepalese cuisine, offering a thoughtfully crafted menu…read morethat highlights both traditional Indian flavors and unique Himalayan dishes. According to a close friend, Safran Austin located on Far West Boulevard, is especially known for being the first in Austin to feature a dedicated Nepalese menu I was not very hungry so I ordered the Chicken 65 (spicy deep-fried chicken with tomatoes, curry leaves, and ginger) ...a South Indian specialty. The chicken nuggets were doused in a flavorful curry seasoned and they were super moist and fresh tasting. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. My server, Dipka, was kind and helpful. She offered me water to go as it was pretty hot outside...nice touxh. There are a plethora of vegetarian, vegan, and halal offerings. Looking forward to returning and exploring more menu items...

Good enough food for to go!…read more We got your general white person basics: - Nepalese Momos - chicken tikka masala - garlic naan I will say though that the packaging was fantastic (some may disagree it's wasteful) and ensured that everything travelled safely with no spills in the car!