Fantastic food and service. Family owned. Highly recommend…read morefor a quick bite or any catering needs. 10/10

During my recent trip to Michigan, I discovered that the Detroit Metro area has the largest…read moreconcentration of Arabic speakers with 4.7% of population aged 5 to adult primarily speaking Arabic at home (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/18/5-facts-about-arabic-speakers-in-the-us/#:~:text=The%20Detroit%20metro%20area%20also,1.0%25%20of%20the%20total%20population.). As such, there was a plethora of excellent restaurants to select from offering Middle Eastern cuisine, one of the best of which was Asya. As is my penchant, when visiting a new city I pop open my trusty Yelp app for places to try and Asya was one of the first recommendations; it doesn't hurt that some of the locals also said they serve up tasty food. Located in a strip mall off the intersection of a busy road, the parking lot is tight, so if there are no spots directly in front of the restaurants, there is more availability off to the side. I stopped by a few times while I was in town, and Asya does a brisk take-out business, especially during the predictable lunch and dinner hours. I dined in both times, so I could enjoy my meal hot and "fresh from the kitchen." The interior is fairly nondescript with tile flooring, black tables/chair combos, and a neutral color palate. But because the dining room is "cozy," it can definitely get loud with just a few tables of hungry diners. The service and hospitality are superior, as to be expected from a family run establishment. I was always greeted with a warm smile and even after just a few visits, the staff seemed to recognize me. I really like the fact that for most of their entrees, you can order either a lunch or dinner portion. The shish kafta was an AMAZING deal at $12.99 at lunch. In addition to the main dish, it is served with either a salad or soup. I opted for the lentil soup, and it was tasty. Soft lentils were stewed in a creamy base and served with a bowl of individually wrapped pita slices. Honestly, I was already getting a bit full after just the soup course. Then the generous portion of the shish kafta arrived and I could only finish 1/2 of the plate, before taking the remaining portion home for dinner. The skewered meat patties were nicely seasoned with grated yellow onion, garlic, parsley, finely chopped mint, salt/black pepper, Sumac, cinnamon, as well as other spices. They were grilled just enough to have a nice char on the exterior, yet still remain moist. Instead of French Fries, I opted to have the yellow rice which was perfect for making mini-sandwiches with the leftover pita slices from my soup. To finish the meal, I had a few pieces of the house made baklava, which was flaky and not too sweet; perfect with my afternoon coffee. On another occasion, I also got the chicken shawarma, which again, was a bargain at $6.50 (before tax) and super filling with a side of fries. There are also many good Middle Eastern restaurants in the DC area, but not the variety of "mom and pop" places like Asya and definitely not at their price point and value.

Love this place! Great customer service and the food is amazing! All the way from OHIOread more

Excellent service and massive portions, which is nice because the price point is a bit high. The…read moreflatbreads they serve are massive, I included a photo with a fork for scale. We offered the appetizer sampler and I got the beef tikka which was wonderfully seasoned. They unfortunately don't have regular iced tea so I had to make due with pomegranate juice, which was just ok.

I visited Saj Alreef for the first time with a group of five and the experience was great…read more Everyone in our group enjoyed both the food and the service. Their unique and gorgeous interior is another part to enjoy this restaurant. Our server was attentive and polite.

A friend and I came here for lunch. Ordered freshly made drinks--pomegranate juice and shanina (not…read morepictured). Meal consisted of large mix appetizer (hummus, eggplant salad, cucumber yogurt, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh), Saj mixed (beef & chicken) schwarma sandwich dish w/fries, chicken baryani and fresh pita bread. Everything was freshly made and delicious--there were plenty of leftovers. Most everything is made to be shareable. Dining room was clean, with table and/or bench seating, and tastefully decorated. Server was friendly, attentive, and ensured our needs were met (brought a freshly made pita to go!). Worth checking out if you're in the area.

Came here for the first time & the staff were courteous and helpful!…read moreI ordered one of their signature gyros and fries. Everything was fresh and tasted very good. I will be coming back !

This is my go-to place when I am not sure what I want to eat. The food is fresh and always…read moreconsistent. I used to always get a chicken and rice bowl, but then I discovered their homemade pita bread and now I always get a sandwich. They have many different options for toppings and sauces and their Greek feta fries are so good.

Wanted to try something unique at this family owned middle Eastern restaurant…read more Went through some recommendations and came down to chicken sham quzi. Basically a rice based dish with assorted vege and chicken or main topping of your choosing (e.g. vege) wrapped in a thin layer or crispy thin crust. Baked. Designed to eat with yogurt sauce (per the owner) which I suggest you get. It was definitely unique. Not amazing because it was just 75% rice I feel and little bit of chicken, but I enjoyed the uniqueness of this dish. The owner was very nice and walked me through the menu. Service good. The ambiance was...empty, but clean.

Very yummy got the menu in the mail cause I live close by figured we would try it. Easy to order I…read morejust called and spoke to a very nice gentleman. Arrive at the place there is plenty of parking spaces. I ended up getting 2 chicken shawarma, order of the small grape leaves, and cup of chicken lemon rice soup. Everything was beyond expectations. Super delicious will continue to come here and glad to find a place so close to home like this. I believe they are a newer business but the inside looks super clean and food was ready on time. I also got the tabbouli and it's one of the best I've tasted.

The food and service are excellent!. I normally order their Salads and everything is always fresh!read more

Food is always great!! Quick service, yummy food, and great portions! They have the stews which…read morehave great favor. So go wrong here.

A really nice build-your-own Mediterranean food place!…read more I'm not usually one for this type of food but wanted to give it a try in a more controlled way where I could choose what I wanted and ask some questions. The employee that was building my bowl for me was very helpful and easily could tell that it was my first time. I guess I selected the right ingredients because my bowl was outstanding! High quality ingredients and my chicken was excellent and full of flavor! Will definitely come back!

I have never walked out of this place being upset with my food or what I ate. The prices seem to…read morekeep going up, which results in me going there less. Employees are friendly and it is a move it along and a nice day vibe.

Fresh Meats. Very nice staff. Clean establishment. They even deliver within a certain distance from…read moremarket.

Best chicken shawarma sandwich I have ever had! The chicken was perfectly spiced and flavored…read more(sometimes you just get normal chicken no added flavors and this really added to the experience) it was almost a foot long. I devoured the whole thing in my car before I got home. Was not expecting eating it all but once I started I could stop. Decently priced and people are super nice and friendly.