It was super convenient making a pit stop here for lunch, and the food was very yummy! We got the…read morelamb shish kebab, the cabbage rolls, and the homemade bread. The lamb was flavorful, but it was a little on the tougher/chewier side. We were surprised by how much we enjoyed the cabbage rolls! They were perfectly cooked and flavor packed. However, the bread absolutely stole the show. It was crispy and chewy, and we loved dipping it in the broth of the cabbage rolls.

The food was BOMB. I was mind blown by the lamb kebab. Akop was very personable and conversational…read moreand helped us with our order. The food was made fresh to order. It took us 20 mins to get our food. Man I was speechless when I took the first bite. Absolutely phenomenal. Wish this place was closer because I'd be a frequent customer.

Rumi isn't a restaurant--it's a teleportation device disguised as a dining room. One minute you're…read morejust hungry, the next you're wondering if you should start learning the language and cancel your other dinner plans for the rest of your life. Let's start strong: the baba ganoush was impeccable. Not "pretty good," not "I'd order it again"--impeccable. Creamy, smoky, confidently delicious, like it knew it was the best thing on the table and didn't need to brag. The lamb kabobs then showed up and completely stole the spotlight: tender, perfectly seasoned, and basically melting on contact. And yes, the white sauce comes on the side, which is ideal because it's so good you'll want to dip everything into it--kabobs, bread, possibly your dignity. The mango drink? Absolutely unhinged in the best way. One sip and I forgot what I ordered, where I parked, and what my personality was before this moment. "To die for" feels accurate, but also misleading because you'll want to stay alive long enough to order a second one. And then there's the service. I didn't feel like a customer--I felt like I'd been adopted. We were treated like family, friends, and students all at once, getting an enthusiastic, genuinely fascinating education about the food while being cared for like honored guests. Dining at Rumi feels like stepping into another country where the food is better, the people are warmer, and everyone is just thrilled you showed up. Come hungry. Leave full, happy, and slightly confused about why all restaurants aren't like this.

This is my first review I've EVER written and I have to say I'm extremely disappointed. I placed an…read moreonline order for pickup and as I arrive I'm waiting for 5 minutes at the counter while the worker is on his phone talking to his friends. He finally greets me and asks what I ordered, he then goes to grab my food (which isn't even packed yet) and continues to stay on the phone for another couple minutes in front of me as he slowlyyy packs the food. He then forgets to include one rice and two naans that I paid for. I tell him he forgot the items and he then goes BACK on the phone for another couple minutes before trying to put the items in, which at this point I was too frustrated and didn't want to make a scene so I just left. Safe to say I won't be coming back especially if I have to wait 10 minutes to pick up an online order that's already prepared.

Wow. Never tried Indian food before this and I was not only impressed, I was blown away how good…read morethe food was. I got the chicken biryani and demolished it. I was in town for a week for work this was probably my favorite spot out of all the others downtown.

The chicken curry was substandard absolutely no taste, like eating watered down soup not even…read moreaverage Indian curry very small portions too. The waiter hardly spoke English and added on additional naan to our bill that we never ordered. When I mentioned it he acted like he couldn't understand the English language. We went back and forth as he kept pretending not to understand English language so I ended up not exerting anymore energy on the additional $4 he added onto the bill.

Great food and a strong cup of tea! We really appreciated the quiet and peacefulness of the indoor…read moredining area.

What an incredible experience. Amazingly friendly staff here, so friendly and accommodating. The…read morefood was par none. What a beautiful find on a beautiful street.

I grew up on Middle Eastern / Mediterranean food. So while on a road trip with my boyfriend, we…read moreexcitedly pulled off the highway when we saw Istanbul Grill. In short: Tasty, but extremely small portions. Got the chicken shish kebab and also a garden salad with feta. Feta was an extra $4. Fresh but more of a large side-salad than a full salad. The chicken kebab lunch is listed in the menu as "kebabs" with rice, but there were only 4 pieces of chicken and about a 1/3 cup of rice. :( split with my boyfriend and we were like, "Well--that was a tasty snack." I felt obliged to let him eat 3 of the pieces so at least one of us had a semblance of a full meal. Not generous portions by any stretch for $30. Friendly staff and lovely decor. Definitely would not return though. I'm actually now irritated because the people next to us just got enormous portions. Wtf?

What a delightful surprise after an afternoon of skiing! The food was fresh and satisfying. The…read morechicken was slightly dry, but not offensive. The lamb was perfect. I ordered the chicken kabab and my husband had the lamb shank. For dessert, we ordered the oven baked rice pudding. It is served cold, however. This is a must visit when you're in town! They also sell other Turkish products like coffee, teas, doganay (spicy, fermented carrot juice), assortment of juices and Turkish delight. Thank you so much for sharing your wondering food with us.

These are a Kiosk type set up in the Southern Marketplace on Queen St. Lancaster. So you order your…read morefood and they prepare somewhat fresh. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Platter it came with Rice and 2 sides which I ordered the Hummus and a Salad! Very nice looking plate display! To me tge marinated chicken was a bit dry but edible and nicely spiced! Counter guy was friendly but plating was very slow approx. 20-25 minutes from order to received. The Falafel Platter looked really good! Maybe next time!

Everything was delicious. The tender spiced lamb, with the vegetable mix and rice, and the salad…read morewith pita. The hummus was creamy and not too garlicky. The pitas were thin and a perfect vehicle for the hummus. Delicious. Reasonably fast service given it was a very busy First Friday at Southern Market. Loud food hall, but entertaining with a DJ & corner bar seat.

If you want to elevate your healthy dining experience, Chop Shish Mediterranean is the place for…read moreyou. A gem of a locally independent place for healthy yet delicious food choices. One of the owners, Baran, takes the time to explain Mediterranean options and how he purchases the highest-quality olive oil when he shops for the restaurant. What we chose for our second time experience: Appetizer: We decided on the Sauced Eggplant Entrees: Hubby chose the Branzino, and I chose the chicken kebab. There are extensive lamb choices and vegetarian offerings. I like dining here earlier in the week when it's not so busy. Today, I got the scoop on the large mural in the BYOB restaurant. Marden's Tower/Kiz Kulesi, a prominent landmark currently an observational tower, sits on an island on the Asian side of Istanbul. There is plenty of parking behind the restaurant, and You Can Dine Al fresco if you choose.

I was on a quest to try healthy Mediterranean cuisine, and found this one on Yelp that looked…read moreinteresting! It's a cozy small place and we enjoyed sitting by the window, the music added to the ambiance. We ordered the cold appetizer selection and really enjoyed sampling the different items and the grilled pita was delicious. I ordered the hot tea, and loved it so I ordered another. Hubby ordered the Turkish coffee and it was served as customary in a mini delicate cup on an ornate tray with a cube of Turkish delight. It was also good, but not as thick and rich as we had experienced at another place prior. I ordered the dorado filets, which came with rice and salad. The salad was actually my favorite, it had a light dressing that I enjoyed. The fish smelled a bit fishy, and actually had quite a few bones. I ordered it filleted instead of whole for that reason. Needless to say, I didn't care for it as much as I could have. The grill flavor and marks were nice, but the smell and bones threw me off. The rice was overcooked but did taste nice, I didn't finish it either. Husband ordered a lamb dish that had cut up pieces of pita in, and a tomato sauce. It was okay but not great either. So overall, it was fun and I enjoyed the experience but not sure if I'll return or not. Maybe I'd order something else entirely and it would knock my socks off.

This is one of my favorite spots for Mediterranean food. The food is amazing, service is wonderful,…read moreand I appreciate the homey but fast casual approach of the dining room. I discovered this place from Yelp and am so glad that I did. I really like their shawarma platters. All of the meats (chicken, beef, lamb) are good. I am usually not a fan of lamb because of the games taste but it is not noticeable here. I like the hummus as a side and it comes with a delicious piece of bread, that smells amazing if you pop it in the oven for a few minutes. They also have an option to sub the rice for veggies in the platters. I enjoy dining in because the service and ambiance are nice. It is also convenient for take out. My only gripe is that they use styrofoam takeout containers so the hot food does burn into the containers, which releases toxic chemicals. Definitely worth a stop for food! Located in a plaza with plenty of parking.

This is a great place, the portions are large and very tasty. The price is right. We come here a…read morecouple of times per month.

I really enjoyed my meal. The service and ambiance were great. I will definitely visit again when…read moreI'm in the area.

Extremely patient with me while I was explaining what I was looking for. If you love Dubai…read morechocolate and fruit this restaurant has the most amazing ones. So delicious. Can't wait to go back for a meal