We recently had dinner at Turkish Kebab House and really enjoyed our experience…read more Our waitress, Angel, was excellent. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal without ever being intrusive. We started with the Mezze Platter, and it was a great choice. The hummus and babaganush were especially delicious, fresh, flavorful, and a perfect way to begin the meal. For our entrees, we ordered the Beyti Sarma and the Chicken Sis. Both dishes were very tasty and well prepared. The only surprise was that the Chicken Sis appeared to be made entirely with dark meat. We don't mind dark meat, but it would be helpful if the menu mentioned that so guests know what to expect. To finish the meal, we shared the baklava and a Turkish coffee. The baklava was delicious, and the Turkish coffee was an excellent way to end the evening. The only other observation is that the prices are a bit on the high side, but that's becoming fairly common with many quality restaurants today. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere made for a very enjoyable dining experience, and we'd happily return.

Angel is so sweet and kind! Love the rice pudding! I love the atmosphere, beautiful lamps and…read morescarves

I adore Eastern European food and it's so hard to find in the US. The delightful service is like…read morebeing fed at your father in law's house. You feel like family. Don't miss the tzatsiki and red bell pepper spreads for an appetizer. The stuffed grape leaves were also amazing. We were given a complimentary dish of a lovely pasta in what I think was a paprika sauce. Off the menu, family style dish, out of this world. Try the cabbage slaw, stuffed cabbage, and the meatballs - all beautifully prepared and seasoned perfectly. Highly recommended.

This restaurant feels like you're walking into someone's home. The owner/chef and his wife were…read moreseated, talking, when we walked in just before 1p. You could feel the love in the room. Looking over the menu everything sounded fabulous. The owner took my order and when I asked for the shish kebab he said "not the best". So I asked for his suggestion. He said I would like the meatballs better and that they were lighter. Well I listened and he was right. They treat you like family here and want you to like what they make you. My husband had the goulash and it was also spectacular. The salad before the meal was also a surprise star. Coated in lemon and olive oil and just the right salt and pepper it was a light delicious way to get your veggies. I will be back here frequently.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? I may move to Tucson just to eat this food on a regular basis. BEST Greek…read morefood I've ever had, including IN GREECE. Thank you for a wonderful meal. Keep doing what you're doing. PS I realize that this is officially Turkish, but it's all Greek to me.

Had lunch at Istanbul today with two friends. We started with the combo appetizer: tzatziki,…read morehummus, and sarma, with pita, tomatoes and cucumbers. The vegetables were fresh and crisp and the sarma was the best I've had. We all ordered the same entree: rotisserie beef and lamb on pita bread, served with tzatziki sauce; choice of fries or Greek salad. All tasty, but I do prefer my gyro meat in slices rather than little chunks. It seems less moist in chunks. Service was excellent, efficient and friendly. The meal was huge and we all took home enough for dinner or lunch tomorrow. Sorry, I started eating before I snapped pics, lol.

The service is above and beyond. Everyone is super nice The…read morerestaurant is quite and clean, including the bathrooms I've never eaten anything here that wasn't delicious. Their ice tea is also really great

Service: was good-. Plenty of seating food: was good. We…read morehad the cauliflower appetizer. It was tasty. With a tahini dip. The vegetarian platter- mezza was plentiful. I really like their falafel. Maybe my favorite in town. . The mint tea was good. The normal condiment (hummus and baba ) was tasty. Stand-out: cauliflower, falafel and mint tea

Unfortunately, the only option in town for goat meat. Others are even worse. Usually the experience…read moreis ok, their meat cutting skills are limited. They use the machine and then cut the pieces in squares. No technique. That said, it's still manageable. However, not this time. The pieces were supposed to be small for stew/curry. The butcher (a kid this time) did such a sloppy job of it! The pieces were cut as if to throw in a grinder. Some were as big as 5-6 ounce by itself. See the pics for yourself. If you go there, ensure you check the pieces after they cut it.

I've lived in the area for almost 18 years now. But, I only discovered this market about 7 months…read moreago. I had recently bought the wrong item. I called to see about returning it, no problem. But, we won't be in Tucson for a couple weeks. No problem. Went there today with my receipts and the unopened product. I picked out what I wanted in the first place, and got change back. Being of Armenian decent, this place is a God send. Can't recommend it more.

3rd visit in last couple months, it's tastier to us than Aspasia & Zayna and I can't get past the…read moreChicken Schwarma $16.25 plate lol. Slivers of moist seasoned chicken with 2 sides and warm pitas. Again have not veered from the 2 sides either, smoky baba ghanouj and silky smooth hummus over fries or side salad. Hubby is also stuck on his Gyro Deluxe $15.75 with Greek Salad. Has the most balanced dressing, just oily & tart enough but a tad sweet. Asked the owner, Reyna who is a delight btw, that I had met on our 2nd visit what exactly was in it...simply oil & vinegar turns out, the latter being Apple Cider not Red Vinegar..aha, the slight sweet. The menu has the Middle Eastern go-tos that we ordered but read along and discover it leans Jordanian and is quite extensive with family platters and stews. Notably too, their bar stocks several Middle Eastern beers, that we still need to pop. Dining Room is fairly small with a few tables and wall painted murals, and a couple of outdoor tables on the walkway in too. Unassuming location in the back of the strip mall, with ATL Wings and Peter Piper Pizza, across from Park Place Mall. Be sure to nav it here for fantastic Middle Eastern fare and maybe discover some new Jordanian dishes too...I'm working on it haha!

Service was great friendly and nice environment but the portions, you wont get much of kebab, you…read morego for kebab and het a couple of small pieces and the rest is just rice and veggies in a small plate. Would i recommend it yes Is it filling, probably not. Thanks

Ordered online because of their vegan dish! So so good. Fresh and delicious. Will definitely order…read morefrom here again.

Atmosphere: a little dark inside. Looks like they have an outside patio…read more Service: attentive and nice. Had a great conversation with the server about Syrian food. Food: I had the vegetarian platter. I like their baba ghanoish the best out of all the levant places I've been to in town. I had not tried a cheese/ veggie roll before. I liked it but trying to eat less fried foods. Their dolmas and falafel aren't my favorite in town, but still good. All of it was good. I would have liked some more vegetables- cucumbers /tomatos/ pickles . The pistachio baklava was so good! Wish they'd up their drink game. I wasn't impressed with the iced tea. Bathroom could use a refresh. I will be back.

Such a unique dining experience. You walk in and it doesn't even feel like you're still in Tucson,…read morethe lights are low, and there's columns and a waterfall. It's such a cool aesthetic. Having not had Persian food before, we were grateful for our friendly and knowledgeable waiter. He even brought my husband the can for the beer he ordered so he could see what he was drinking, which was a Persian lager. I had a sip and it was really good. He also showed me how to find what art was hanging if I was curious. Definitely went above and beyond to make us feel taken care of. We ended up getting the eggplant and hummus dip with levash and the Persian room special player which included saffron rice, chicken, filet mignon, and koobideh, who was like a meatball that was cooked on a skewer. Everything was so good, the chicken was actually my favorite it was so juicy. Took a baklava home and it was so good! It tasted a little lighter than others I've tried, like phyllo dough was a little different but I loved it. Recommend checking out this place at least once!

My husband and I had dinner here last night. It was three years ago when we were last here. I was…read morehappy to see that the menu stated "all entree's are Gluten Free" I didn't ask about the possibility of there being wheat flour in the stew gravy. Just didn't order it. My husband asked about the bread and we were told that it is not gluten free. It was busy, with several families with young children. Someone came right over and gave us water and bread with onions, herbs and butter. My husband said the bread was good. Our server arrived shortly and told our drink order. When she returned with our wine, we ordered the Dolmas appetizer. It didn't take long for the appetizer to arrive and we both enjoyed. We hadn't eaten for many hours so we were quite hungry and ready to enjoy eating. Our entree's took a bit longer to arrive. My husband got the Lamb Loin and said it was quite good. It was a generous portion. I didn't get a photo because it disappeared quickly. I got the Chicken Barg Sultani, which was tasty and an extremely generous portion. I ended up bringing half of it home. I wouldn't call the Persian Room a romantic restaurant, as it was quite noisy when we were there. It is more of an old school, upscale decor with a casual feel. Most people were in shorts and t shirts. It was the dinner hour, so perhaps it would be more quiet earlier or later. There are a lot of choices on the menu, a full bar and an eclectic wine list. We have tried a lot of restaurants in the four years we've lived in Tucson. Most of the time I think it would have been better if I'd cooked it myself. Sometimes it's just nice to not have to shop for a variety of ingredients. This was one of those times. We wanted something different, and the experience was enjoyable.

First time here and I was really impressed. My husband and I ordered the Special Gyro with lamb,…read morepork belly, and beef steak along with dolmades and baklava. He got a side of French fries and I got the Greek fries. Every part of the meal tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and it was clear from the first bite that they take pride in what they make. The baklava had the perfect mix of honey, crunch, and sweetness. It is made in house and has a fresh, rich flavor that stands out right away. The dolmades were just as good. I could eat them every day. It is rare to find a place that still makes their appetizers, sauces, desserts, and other items in house, and it really adds to the charm. The gentleman who took our order was warm and friendly, which made the visit even better. I usually go for lamb skewers when I visit Greek restaurants, but this time I wanted to try their gyro. The pita was cooked to perfection. It was soft and had that fresh dough taste that only comes from bread made in house. The meat was juicy and full of flavor. Overall, I was very happy with the entire experience from the service to the food. We ordered to go and did not have to wait long. Prices are average for Greek food in the area, and what you get is friendly service, fresh ingredients, and flavorful food.

Stopped in for lunch to-go. Restaurant is very small. I ordered. Beef gyro. Person taking my…read moreorder was kind and attentive. Offered me a glass of water while I waited. Didn't have to wait long as the food came out rather quickly. Portion was generous but a little on the pricey side for a gyro. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it. I'd go back if I'm in the area to try other items on the menu.

Today my husband and I decided to stop by Med Cuisine for some shawarma, and to our surprise we ran…read moreinto Brad from Tucson Food Tours! I was so excited because every restaurant I've tried through his recommendations has been fantastic. We were invited to enjoy a complimentary buffet they were hosting, which was such an unexpected treat. The first thing we noticed was the beautiful outdoor patio--perfect if you want to enjoy your meal in the fresh air. Inside, the restaurant felt welcoming, and the staff immediately made us feel at home. The owner, Ray, was there greeting guests and genuinely seemed excited to have everyone visiting. Once we got the go-ahead to check out the buffet, our eyes lit up. Everything looked incredible! Since this was our first visit, we weren't sure what to expect, but the presentation alone had us excited to dig in. (Just a note: this buffet was for a special event, so I'm not sure if it's offered during normal business hours.) We started with a fresh Mediterranean salad tossed in a bright lemon dressing that was absolutely delicious--although I may be a little biased because I can never resist a great salad! We also tried the hummus and baba ghanoush with crispy fried pita chips. Both dips were smooth, creamy, and packed with flavor. Next came the beef, lamb, and chicken shawarma. Each one had perfectly crisp edges while staying incredibly juicy and flavorful inside. We paired them with the tahini sauce, which added the perfect fresh finish. My absolute favorite parts of the meal were the pickled vegetables and the falafel. I already love pickled foods, but these were exceptional--not overly vinegary, just perfectly balanced with a fresh, tangy crunch. The real star of the meal, though, was the falafel. Honestly, I'm usually not the biggest falafel fan, but Med Cuisine completely changed my mind. We dipped it in their incredible garlic sauce (I believe it's called toum), and it was the perfect combination. The falafel was crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, and bursting with flavor. I completely understand why it disappeared so quickly--I only wish I'd gone back for seconds before it was gone! We had such a wonderful experience and can't wait to come back. Next time, we're definitely saving room for dessert. Do yourself a favor and stop by Med Cuisine. Support this wonderful local business, enjoy some incredible Mediterranean food, and if you're lucky, you'll get the chance to meet Ray, whose hospitality makes the experience even more memorable. P.S. Please don't judge my plate in the photos--I served it myself! I'm sure the staff would have plated it much more beautifully than I did.

I've been to 6 Levant places in Tucson. See my other reviews. I really wanted to like Med cuisine…read morebut after going to all the Levant restaurants I could find in Tucson, I wasn't able to. I got my usual vegetarian mezza so I can try it all. Ambiance: okay, a bit outdated. We were the only customers. I was thrown off getting water in plastic cups- instead of a glass. Service- okay. Minimal contact. Food: the bread threw me off as it was served in a plastic bag. It was odd. The dolmas has no flavor except for the grape leaf. The rice appeared to be only white rice and no spices? The lettuce/small salad was not edible. Not dressed and old lettuce. I got 2 cucumber slices to eat two dips- not enough. And used to getting a more tomato. The falafel was okay. The bread tasted old. I'm used to good Lebanese food and this missed the mark. I'm surprised by the reviews. The hummus and baba ganoush was 3/5. My husband had a spicy Lebanese sandwich, he said it was good. And the fries were soggy and greasy. With so many levant places, I won't be going here again. I guess I prefer the Iraqi, Syrian, and Turkish places in Tucson.