If you are passionate about Yelping, it's always a privilege to be able to be the first several people to utilize a new business which needs input from people. This new Mediterranean/Syrian restaurant which has been operating (officially) for only two days, I was able to stop by and experience their service/food/ambiance on a sizzling early summer day on June 22, 2025. This echoes their restaurant name so perfectly, right??
Upon arrival and the moment I stepped in, this young lady upfront was smiling and welcomed me with a question, "Is this for here or to go?" She wasted no time!
Before arriving, I perused their menu on their website (yes, their website is up and running) and set my eye on a few items. And of course, they were on the physical menu booklet as well so I asked for that. And they are/were, 1) Spinach Sambousek (5pc) and 2) Appetizer Sampler Plate. Whereas I was able to order the first item, I could not order the second one. The young lady (even after inquiring about it to the person in the kitchen) said the appetizer sampler thing wasn't still in their system so she kindly asked me to order another one. Ugh! Bummer....(I was so looking forward to getting me this plate so I was a bit disappointed with the situation.) I thus went with the Falafel plate which I found it under the Lunch Special section. Yup, this was kind of understandable for a business that's been open only for a few days. I took this as a soft opening phase???
The inside of the restaurant didn't have much and yet it was very clean. This is also understandable for a brand-new restaurant. I am pretty sure they will gradually start decorating the interior in the coming days/weeks.
The young lady kindly offered me a complimentary baklava (which she's been doing that to all people who come in and dine or take out.) What a kind gesture!
At home, I took a bite into the Sambousek and the Falafel. Sambousek is deep-fried but not greasy with oil. Very light almost like a samosa or sambuusa type dish. The Falafels are/were seasoned with some interesting spice which I couldn't make of. I quite fancy whatever the spice they put into them.
Well, in conclusion, this new restaurant that took over the poke place sure is a new addition within my close vicinity. My hope is that by the time many notice them, their menu items are fully available. As much as the lady is/was so pleasant to me, people will have no problem with the "service" part they offer.
P.S. When I was at the restaurant, there was an older couple dining in the warm dining area (not sure if they run AC at all; it sure was very warm inside). At the end of their meal, the lady walked up to the front and gave the young lady a commendation for the soup they consumed as they liked it very much. The next time I utilize them, I will definitely inquire about the soup along with the Appetizer Platter thing I couldn't buy today. read more