"This was the best meal I have had all year" said my husband. This restaurant is any kebab lovers…read moredream. The meat, salad, and rice were so incredibly tasty! I love the space. The service was fast and the food was PHENOMENAL. I can't wait to come back and have it again soon!

Ehsani's Hot Kabob is the best Persian food we have found in St. Louis. I wish there were more…read morevegetarian options on the menu as I always have to order the Kashke Bademjoon, which is delicious but would like more options. My partner ordered the Vaziri which he said was amazing. The rice here is spectacular. We finished our meal with hot tea. We arrived a little early for dinner and the place was empty, but it did start to fill up more as it got later. The staff is very kind and the food came out pretty quickly. I will say this is on the pricier side when it comes to kabobs, but everything is very good.

little pakistani grocery store with a butcher shop and tiny space to eat , prolly 25 or so seats…read more the owner is there , super cool guy who genuinely likes to help customers. they have a buffet on tues wed and thursdays, wed is goat rib day . we liked the ground goat better than the ribs . if the ribs were grilled , they would be better , but they were baked and fell off the bone, too soft for us. The rest of the food was excellent . weve been back 4 times . and we'll keep coming. the gyros could use more meat. maybe offer extra meat as an option ?

On a very serious note, for afghan/paki/Indian type of food this place is my absolute favorite in…read morethe whole USA. They have a buffet with goat, lamb, chicken daily. The trick is that the Buffet is only on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30 - 2:45 PM (I know it's a very small window). In St.louis this place is truly my all time number one place to eat (it is considered a hole in the wall gem). Every day of the week the menu changes. The price is ridiculous fair so I tip very well to keep these guys in business and I have been eating here since 2016. I ask fellow reviewers who are in the food scene to check them out and write a review to keep them in business.

We've eyed this place but never tried it. We tried it last night, and it was delicious. It's a walk…read moreup and order at the counter type of restaurant. The atmosphere is nice, with warm lighting, a decent amount of seating, and a Coke Freestyle Machine. You can see into the kitchen which also looks super clean. The service was helpful and polite. The food was a little pricey ($45 for 2 people), but nothing egregious. The chicken sandwich (Called "The Burger") was absolutely delicious. I don't know what they do to it, but it was seasoned perfectly. My Mom got the Carne Burger with fries and it was delicious. The beef was so flavorful and the fries paired well with their house-made spicy ranch, and spicy mayo. We would happily return!! Note: This place does run spicy -- even mild is quite spicy compared to mild at other restaurants.

WOW! I moved to IL side from CO about two years ago and have been in search since of genuinely GOOD…read morefood. I only wish I had found it sooner. Hats off to you POPP. I will be back with my family. :Order: Large wrap with corn and chicken x 2 (orders. Had to share with my spouse)!!!

We ate here for the first time and enjoyed everything we tried. We started with the eggplant…read moreappetizer, samosa, and falafel followed by the lamb special, chicken tikka masala, and a Gyro. Everything was very good and we were glad we tried an assortment of things for sharing. It was a lot for three people but luckily our son was very hungry. The owner and hostess were both friendly and helpful. We ate there but they clearly do a big carry out business. The place was quiet and clean. Do yourself a favor and try this hidden gem. We will definitely be back even though is is a bit of a distance from where we live. Maybe we will use DoorDash next time.

What a hidden gem! The only thing u don't like about this place is that it's not open on the…read moreweekends. But during the week, it's an amazing take out spot with tons of options for vegetarians. Some of their most popular dishes like the butter chicken and chicken tikkah masala can be done with falafel instead. And the saffron rice that comes with is *chefs kiss.* Last night, they talked my husband into getting the Dubai chocolate baklava and it was an amazing cap to our meal!

hands down BEST shawarma i've had since living in bahrain!!!! we were only in STL for 3 days, and…read morei'm very glad we made this our last stop. highly recommend 10/10!!!!

We've probably tried too much Middle Eastern food - and especially too much shawarma - because…read moreunfortunately, this just wasn't the place for us. We ordered The Original Palestine and Summer in Dubai. Usually, shawarma meat is sliced thin and practically melts in your mouth, but here it was on the dry side and cut into pretty thick pieces. The flavor was just okay, but honestly, neither of us was impressed. The portions also felt way too small for the price. We ordered just two shawarmas and paid around $40 total, so we definitely expected more. You can only sit inside. There are no outdoor tables like you can see in some of the other reviews. The atmosphere itself felt more like a typical fast-food spot than a place where you'd want to sit and enjoy your meal. One thing that really surprised me was the soda situation. I grabbed a cup to get myself a drink, and an employee had to turn a key to activate the drink machine while I was standing there. It honestly felt like there was some kind of limit on how many drinks I was allowed to get, which was pretty strange. Parking is also difficult. There's no parking along the main street, so we had to park farther away and walk. Overall, based on our experience, I wouldn't recommend this place. There are plenty of other spots where we've had much better shawarma for the price.

Just recently went vegetarian and when I tell you this the first place I come for there rice and…read morefalafel reasonable prices and there customer service is amazing I love how they answer every question and let you try samples who doesn't love a free sample.... Definitely recommend it

We were doing post-holiday shopping at the South County Mall when I saw this place. The staff was…read morefriendly and presented great samples. I ordered a Falafel, which was the best I have ever had. I highly recommend JoJo Gyros. I don't usually go to the South County Mall but may make trips just for this food and service.

This is my favorite place to eat in Saint Ann. Mr. Omar is very friendly, the food is quick, the…read morewebsite is easy, the place is nice, the pricing is fair, and the food is phenomenal. My go-to is the Shawarma Combo with seasoned zucchini fries and a soda. Sometimes a cheesecake from the display case too. I like to order pickup, especially when I'm having a rough day, because Omar's food heals my soul.

Tasty Mediterranean & American food. Friendly staff,…read moreespecially the older man who I assume runs the place. The size of the servings seem to have gotten smaller over the past few years but it's still reasonably priced.

Delicious food nice cool surrounding ,the amount of food is huge , i will go again especially…read moretheir freshly baked bread and chicken biryani I would rate 5/5 . 5 stars

Best place to get Middle Eastern food in Carbondale. It just has pretty limited hours…read moreunfortunately. Aban Kitchen is pretty authentic. Prices are pretty good for the portions. They have the classic favorites like falafel and tabbouli. A small place that has a coziness. It's pretty limited as far as hours, with it only being open in the evenings. The menu features platters and sandwiches. Has most of the usual items. There's the classics like kabobs and shawarma. It's about $12 for an entree. We got a couple of the ones for vegetarians. I got the Falafel Entree. This came with a generous amount of falafel, along with hummus, pitas, a salad, and tahini. She got the falafel but in a pita. This looked like a pretty good sandwich. Good place except the hours. It's only open a few hours in the evenings, and it's closed on Mondays. There's meaty options, and plenty of things for vegans and vegetarians.

What a find this was!…read more See pictures for the interior feel of the place. That's the only down side. Small place, feels more like a place to order take out. Not really conducive to eat in, it's not a totally comfortable vibe. But we did! As well as a few other people that came at the same time. The service was great! Server guy, I'm not sure what to call him, was extremely attentive, personable and did pretty much all the running around while we were there. He handled all the tables, handled the people picking up food for take out, and did it all smoothly. The food really was amazing. Again, see the pictures I posted. We over ordered, on purpose, to try a little of a lot of things. The corn soup was different, but good. Seems to be a mix of a few cans of cream corn, broth, and a few chicken bits (if you ordered chicken). We found it pleasant. The fried spinach was amazing. The yellow curry was amazing. The Mongolian beef was amazing. Thank you for the rice, there was quite a bit of it and the fried shrimp (I forget the official name...fried shrimp?) off the appetizer menu) was AMAZING. We will definitely go back. Even if it's just take out. I must say....we took the left overs home and they made the trip just fine and were still good as left overs. Highly recommend. Let me know what you think, leave a compliment give me a "helpful" so I know you liked it!

Reasonable lunch menu Chicken dishes had reasonable cuts of…read moremeat The fried rice had a burned oil flavor and smell The lack of online ordering made it necessary to order in person as a complete menu was not listed online Seemed like a reasonable replacement for our favorite that has changed formats.

A friend and I went to the Chinese festival at the Botanical Gardens and Afandi Kitchen had a food…read morestand set up there. As unique as this stand was compared to the other food stands I knew I had to check it out since I had never tried or even heard of Uygher cuisine a day in my life. I am so glad I did because it was Amaaaaazing!!! I tried the Braised beef burger and the strawberry yogurt drink, my friend had the laghman and the mango yogurt drink. I liked the burger but I loved the laghman even more, and both of our yogurt drink tasted really good! They offer a variety of spicy and non-spicy dishes as well as halal, vegetarian, and gluten free meals (their menu has icons by each meal to show which are spicy, gluten free, and vegetarian)

Uyghur cuisine has been historically under-appreciated, so I am glad that it is being showcased in…read morethese delicious dishes served in a clean and bright space. Apparently, they are the only Halal Chinese restaurant in STL! We started off with pumpkin sambosas: deep fried triangles filled with beef and pumpkin, dusted with powdered sugar. A good mixture of savory and sweet. Then we had to try their yellow hand-pulled noodles and they did not disappoint! I loved the bouncy texture of the noodles. The thick sauce had notes of spice and was slightly unbalanced but still yummy. It was perfect to sop up with their soft fluffy naan. Lastly, we got the sautéed mala chicken which was a massive portion for $26 - by itself, it could probably feed 3-4 people! It was truly mala (spicy and numbing) with generous Sichuan peppercorns. The chicken was flavorful, though slightly tough. This dish would've gone well with the yogurt drink. Overall, this was a great dinner for 2 people with leftovers. I'd like to try one of their lamb dishes next time. You should definitely give them a try!