Outstanding food and ambience; great service and the menus had so much to try…read more Will be going back the next time I'm in the area

Food was not impressive at all. It was salty and had a very weird taste and smell. Not sure what…read morethey had put on it. Not at all what I expected of a so called Persian restaurant. Filled up the plate with too much rice. No grilled tomato and had to almost beg for some raw onion that is typical side with Persian food. Would not recommend. Service was not good either. Just very disappointed

If you go to the Holy Land location it is a small grocery store on one side and a small restaurant…read moreon the other side. The grocery store has many different foods from around the world and for a little while I was trying different breads from different regions. The bread section is one whole corner and is fun to try all the different varieties. The restaurant side you order food at the cashier and then sit at a table. So there really isn't much service here. The food consistency has not always been the same. Sometimes it's just ok but other times it has been amazing which is why it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 stars. Overall it's a good choice but I do mostly take away for the food. My favorite is the chicken lovers combo. Also note there is a large parking lot in back rather than trying to find street parking but I usually only go here if I am going to the grocery store. If I just want food from the restaurant I just do a delivery service or a quick pickup.

Such a fun spot to enjoy a meal! Holy land has its own grocery store and restaurant for any of your…read moreneeds! We had the gyro platter and Persian platter and they did not disappoint! Served with a heaping amount of food along with a side salad and pita bread, this was a fabulous meal. The service was quick and kind. They also were handing out samples of one of their famous desserts which was nice! Luckily, a World Cup game was also on which made the atmosphere even more fun.

Great place! Yummy food, reasonable price and friendly service! 100% recommendation and love…read moresupporting local small businesses! I got the mix gyro and chicken shawarma plate which included rice, salad, garlic dripping sauce, hummus and pita bread. The gyro and rice were seasoned well and had good texture. The chicken shawarma was a little sweet for my preference but it was nice and juicy. The hummus and pita bread were surprisingly my favorites! The hummus was creamy and smooth. The pita bread was toasted to be a little toasted on the outside and soft on the inside. My husband also the chicken kebab plate and really enjoyed it! The garlic dripping sauce was a little sweet for me but my husband finished his! The staff there is also very friendly and kind. The space had a few tables, maybe not ideal for large groups. Great for take out!

Great spot in the North metro! I went back when they'd first opened to see what it was like…read more They have a lot of shawarma, rice bowl, and gyro/pita wraps available. I would have liked to see larger portions but fresh and yummy with great Mediterranean flavors. The staff onsite was super friendly and welcoming, and even suggested the banana pudding - which ended up being one of my favorite things I got!

This restaurant and its branch over in Vadnais Heights are both well-run. This is a family business…read morewhose initial owners I did meet in 2005 or so (Ali and wife currently in Turkey retired). All their food is recommended. I only wish that they had tahini and shawarma, which are not necessarily Turkish dishes. I recommend them without any reservations, although some of their personnel at times are not necessarily professional. Like always, whenever the owners' relatives are in the restaurant, you can tell because there is prompt attention. When the owners' relatives are not on duty, one can notice some lagging.

Used to go here a lot so this is an older late review- hoping this place still turns out good…read moreTurkish/ Mediterranean food The portion sizes were huge and lots to share Kebab Comb was our typical order (2 people) $28.95 Beef and lamb doner, chicken kebab, two kotte kebabs, spices topped with grilled green peppers, onions, and tomatoes and lots of salad- always had leftovers Very casual - order at the counter - small seating area in the back Staff efficient

If you're craving to transport yourself to Central Asia, to imagine the ancient world of the Great…read moreSilk Road, and to taste what kind of food Aladdin would eat, then "Samarkand" restaurant is your must go destination. The traditional Uzbek plov is highly praised throughout Central Asia. You will not be disappointed here. I also highly recommend their tamdori samsa. The owners are ethic Uzbek family from the ancient city of Samarkand. Hence the restaurant name. The restaurant is cozy and yet spacious enough to host special events. This restaurant is a genuine representation of the Uzbek culture Central Asian hospitality. Everyone is welcome!

I was excited to try this place as it is one of the only known Uzbek food in MN and I wish I could…read moregive this a higher rating. There was a problem with one of the dishes, so that's why it's only at a 3. My friend and I got the lagman, tandoori bread, assorted shish kebabs , and small plov to share. Overall, the food was flavorful and portions were generous. We really enjoyed the lagman's deep flavor. The bread was just okay, as well as the plov. We got a small size, but it was still pretty big. The assorted shish kebabs came with lula, lamb, and chicken. The lula and lamb were great! However, I took a bite of the chicken skewer and it was cold and ended up being raw. We checked the rest of the chicken kebab and found that while the middle pieces were cooked, then ends weren't. We brought this to the server's attention and he was very apologetic and immediately took it away for us. It was not the server's fault for sure. He informed us that he would let the cooks know and offered some alternatives (1. they remake the chicken skewers, 2. remake the whole dish (and I guess we would still be charged?), or 3. just remove it from our check). We chose the third option. Overall, service was friendly and nice. They were just swamped because there was also a banquet that was going on. I wonder if that also contributed to what happened with our food. While I was disappointed, I am willing to give this another try some time later. I would just be hyperaware of how meats are cooked.

Best Mediterranean Egyptian food out there! a generous, serving excellent price, but most of all…read moreextremely delicious!!!

Didn't have a lot of what I wanted. The place is expensive for an all-you-can-eat buffet, and they…read moredon't have unlimited drink options where you can refill your own drink. One of the only items I chose was the Veggie Samosa (4 pcs), which somehow had jalapeños stuffed inside them. That completely ruined my experience. The ice cream was good, but in my entire life, I have never left a buffet still hungry.

Caspian is an experience from the dining to the market. They have all the classic Persian options…read morelike the saffron rice with different types of kebab. The family is incredible, they are friendly to all their customers. Recently had Caspian catering - it was beautifully set up & so tasty. The rice is buttery and fluffy while the tadig was perfectly crispy. The kebabs were cooked nice and seasoned so well.

Dining here was a fun experience. The menu was full of traditional Persian and Turkish foods. I had…read moreamazing tea and baklava as well. The service was so friendly and welcoming to our large group! The ambience is relaxed. Definitely check out the marketplace to bring some cultural foods home with you.

I got delivery on a Tuesday around 1130. DoorDash brought it within an hour and it was hot and…read morefresh. Food 5/5: wow, the flavor coming from everything I ordered is so well balanced! I got tikka masala, both the lamb and vegetable samosa, and naan. The masala is so flavorful and something I would absolutely get again. Out of the vegetable and lamb samosa, the lamb was my favorite. Try them both without the sauces first! Their flavors are amazing. Service 5/5: was delivered on time and came hot. Overall I loved this place! The flavors are well balanced and so savory!

One of the better experiences I've had at an Indian restaurant in Minneapolis. Comfortable…read moreambiance, attentive service, and tasty food, nicely presented. Dined here with a couple of colleagues and ordered a variety of appetizers and mains. Standouts for me were the dahi vada and chicken tikka, thought the latter was a bit unusual in that it was a little saucier that I'm used to and came with random bits of vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, etc). A couple things I wouldn't reorder were the lamb rogan josh, which was too creamy for my taste, and the makki ki roti, which was smeared with a little too much ghee. The menu is extensive, and I'd be happy to return to try some of the other items.