This unassuming shopping strip is the home of Open Sesame. The staff is inviting and the decor is…read morecute. Babagunush (I can't spell) was good and came with pita bread and a plate of olives, pickled orca and beats. Chicken shawarma was well cooked and the rice was flavorful. The mint tea was excellent too. I think they cook everything once you order. So if there is a big table of 20 people ahead of you, you need to be patient.

Such a fan of this place! The food is so flavorful and fresh and feels healthy, and the prices are…read morevery reasonable. The falafels were excellent, and the fattoush salad was super fresh. A little slow to get food out during busy periods, but they are very popular for a reason!

For as long as I can remember, my family and I have been visiting this Mediterranean institution on…read morePolk Street. Afrah is THE place to be for Mediterranean food - before Greenville Ave became Arab central, before there was anyone, there was Afrah. A beautiful, airy restaurant with gorgeous seating, a bustling dessert case, ice cream center and so many treats to offer under one roof. Afrah is to the Muslim community in Richardson as a glove is to a hand. It truly is a one stop shop for all your nostalgic cravings, and it would be a grave injustice on my part if I didn't stop by here and sing praise to one of the most loved Mediterranean restaurants in the DFW area. We visited here recently for an iftar buffet experience and were very very happy with the food we got. The buffet line was running smoothly, from staff working diligently to hand everyone a tray with napkins, plates and cutlery already set for you. Waiters were going around the massive dining hall clearing plates, making sure everyone had what they needed, seating patrons and asking if everything tasted good. This establishment runs like a literal well oiled machine and I am so impressed. The food was as always out of this world. Carefully prepared menu that satisfies everyone's taste buds. A good selection of classic cold appetizers like the baba ghanoush, hummus, and variety of salads. Always including something unique for a typical Middle Eastern flare. Hot lentil soup available with bowls carefully placed in the vicinity. So many different types of kebabs and freshly made hot pita bread being replaced like clockwork. The buffet had many of my favorite classics like Shawarma meat, beef kebab, chicken kebab. Lamb, chicken stew, baked chicken, everything was present in abundance. They even had salmon which I deeply appreciated as a seafood lover. My only complaint is the food wasn't hot enough which can be annoying with a buffet that is serving so many people during a busy time like Ramadan. Everything tasted absolutely phenomenal and when I returned for dessert, I was greeted with six different types of sweets from all over the world. That's the thing about this place. There's always something for everybody. The dining hall was bustling with not just Muslim patrons, but also a lot of American white patrons who equally enjoy the food here as much as we do. Inclusions of dishes like shrimp pasta, fried fish, chocolate mousse, and other fan favorites is a humble nod to non-Arab customers who love to frequent this place as much as we do. If you are looking for a quality Mediterranean experience look no further than this long-standing Mediterranean Haven. Thank you for nourishing the community.

I went to Afrah for a work event and had the buffet. It was…read moregood! I tried pita, kebab, chicken, falafel, rice, fruit etc... All of the food was well seasoned and enjoyable. There wasn't really any service to speak of since its buffet style. The ambiance was a pretty typical cafetera style restaurant. Overall, it was decent food, but I would not seek out to return here to eat. It was nice for a work event and very convenient. We were accommodated well.

Small bakery / grill serving up both Mediterranean and Middle East dishes with traditional recipes…read more In an older shopping plaza along Parker Road, with limited free parking, and a modest but nice dining room. Most customers prefer takeout. A small assortment of cooking needs for Mediterranean dishes lines 1 wall of the lobby. Besides food items, Ladies has treats & confections and bite-size baklava!

Ok. I'm officially a huge Kibbi fan. This was so much better than I've had previously. Balance of…read moreflavors with meat, onions & spices. I'll admit that I ate almost a full order by myself. Love this place. Local family-owned and operated. Bakery and baked Foods. Excellent location and very clean. Extremely warm & friendly people. Chicken shawarma! Great balance of flavor and ingredients. A good dinner or lunch. Falafel and pita bread! It was perfect. Crispy outside and soft tasty inside. Must have with hummus and pita for full experience. Wife and I are super fans of the baklava. Please visit and support your local merchants.

The atmosphere is very nice. Perfect for a night out. The workers go above and beyond with their…read moreservice. The food is also very good, 5 star quality!

We visited Andalous Buffet today for their Ramadan special menu, and I was honestly shocked by all…read morethe new items they added. The service was on point -- even with a full house, the team kept the buffet fresh and well‑stocked the entire time. I've tried a few nearby buffets, but nothing comes close to Andalous.

So good! Wanted to grab some food between soccer games that wouldn't be too greasy or heavy. This…read moreplace was perfect! The chicken shawarma rice bowl was great.

A girl walks up to an old strip mall...and she wonders how the restaurant will look once she walks…read morethrough the threshold of the door. And to her surprise - it's quite nice. It was clean, simple decor but tasteful, and plenty of room to sit about 40 people. I was there to meet someone for lunch, and it was her suggestion to meet at Board Bites. I was told it's a family owned Mediterranean restaurant. And I will say, the person who took our order was very engaged with us and truly nice. It did have a family feel while I was there. And everyone cared about my experience. I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl and it was very tasty. I'm that girl who likes dressing, and the sauce on my bowl was the perfect amount to not overwhelm the bowl. We were the first customers, but within minutes, the restaurant filled up. That speaks volumes to me about the food. I will definitely go back and try something new next time.

On the hunt for a breakfast closest to what I've had in the ME and this comes pretty close. Very…read morefair and great price for manakeesh. I got the cheese and zaatar mix which we call "cocktail" in Lebanon. The Zaatar is delicious. My only complaint is the dough is not as crispy as I like but I just ask for that next time. The meat pie is also delicious. Bare bones on the inside but great for takeout

Very simple concept; GREAT fresh Middle Eastern food for a fair price. It is all made in front of…read moreyou.

This place is been on diners, drive-ins and dives TV show. There's a reason for it. It's an iconic…read moreMiddle Eastern restaurant in an old sonic drive-in building. We've eaten there on site and had big family packs to go. The food is always great. You feel like you're in a different cultural setting than most American restaurants. It has a definite eastern hemisphere atmosphere. I took my brother-in-law there who is vegan, and he was excited at the menu and all of his options

We stopped here on our way back from Forthworth Stockyards. After all the walking, we were famished…read moreand felt middle eastern was the way to go and Prince was highly recommended. Located in Arlington, the restaurant is divided in 2 sections and the place has quite a casual and local vibe We, a party of 5 were immediately seated and the server aptly took our order. As we were famished, we ordered..a lot: -Mazza Plate -Falafel -Fries -Gyro Special Plate -2 Chicken Shawarma(Bank Special) plate (comes with Rice, Hummus, Tzatziki sauce and Pita) -Falafel Plate - Gyro Sandwich Dessert: -Baklava -Burma Since we love spicy, we asked for our food to be spiced up. 5-10 mins later, the food began to arrive. First impression was the portion size was huge. At the onset we knew we ordered too much. The Mazza plate was amazing with assortment of Middle-Eastern appetizers i.e. hummus, babaganoush, tabouli salad, dolmas, with kalamata olives and pita. We absolutely loved the dimas and the hummus and pita bread was fresh. The Shawarma plates were pretty decent and the chicken and gyro meats were well cooked and seasoned, however the spicy sauce they use was a bit more on the tangy side than on spicy side. Which was a let down. Falafels we crunchy and were pretty decent. The fries however were huge let down. They were too oily and the taste of overused oil was pretty evident. The best part for us were the desserts. The Baklava was great but the Burma blew us away. The roasted Cashes and angel hair with honey was truly delicious. To Foodies: This is quite a famous place for middle easter food, main reason being it was covered by The food network. Do try their Shawarma Plate , especially Gyro plate, it is pretty awesome. Also the quantity is good. However, I would recommend to stay away from fries or be careful of deep fried items. Do try the desserts, you'll fall in love. Overall, it is a good place but I have had much better. May be the standards have gone down a bit over the years. To Management: You have a wonderful staff, good location and the food is pretty decent..However I'd recommened to keep a check on your oil used for deep fried stuff. The fries were a huge let down. One bite and i frlt that bad taste of oil at the back of my throat. Also please revamp your spicy sauce a bit. Too much vinegar. Overall Rating: 6.5/10 Signing off Rahul V.S. aka CanIndian Foodie

Server was very nice. Our water was always full, salad was fresh, yummy and came out quick. Food…read morewas super fresh and tasty. The lamb kebab platter was absolutely delicious, moist meat with super soft rice, squash and grilled onions were an amazing addition. The rice pudding was super refreshing, sweet and yummy. Great bang for your buck!

I'd been craving pastitsio (Greek lasagna) and moussaka for a while, and after searching around, I…read morefinally found a few places that served them -- Al Wadi being one of them. It's not exactly close to me, but the menu convinced us to give it a try. My husband went with the buffet and enjoyed the variety -- hummus, gyro, salad, and pita bread -- and felt the price was a great value for what was offered. I ordered the pastitsio. It wasn't quite the same as the versions I've had in Chicago, where I've enjoyed both homemade and restaurant-made versions. This one was still enjoyable, but not as flavorful as I remembered. The béchamel sauce was creamy, though I felt it needed a bit more seasoning, and the tomato sauce leaned a little too soupy for my taste. I took the moussaka to go. It had a very similar flavor profile to the pastitsio, but instead of pasta, it featured layers of eggplant and ground beef. It was comforting and hearty, though the flavors felt a bit repetitive between the two dishes. The cheese bread that came with both the pastitsio and moussaka was really good -- warm, soft, and a great pairing with the meal. Service was fantastic -- friendly and attentive -- and the space, while small, had a cozy, homey feel. Overall, I'm glad I finally got my pastitsio fix, and it was a pleasant experience.

We celebrated my sister's birthday on February 12th, and it was everyone's first time there -- and…read morefor some of us, our first time trying Mediterranean food. For those of us who've had it before, this was hands-down the best Mediterranean we've ever had. The variety of hummus, the fresh cold salads, and the redfish were all superb. What made the experience truly memorable, though, was our waitress Molly -- attentive, friendly, and simply the best. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!

Best Mediterranean food in DFW hands down!!!…read more The food is always fresh, authentic, very healthy, generous portions and the best value anywhere! Our go to place for lunch and catering when we have a large group gathering. The bread is baked in front of you and is often still warm! The staff is always friendly and the owners are often there making sure everything is done well. Highly recommend!