To update my most recent review of this place after getting me the Kafta Kabab plate…read more... Amazingly good quality food and friendly service!! On a super chilly Friday night, after I had been done with my second hustle business not too far from this restaurant, before I headed for another business I would need to take care of, I stopped here as I was famished. I simply couldn't think of any other place where I could get food that always promises quality where I wouldn't have to wait too long to get it. I was truly fearful that my uncontrollable appetite would swallow me had I gone to a different restaurant where I might end up waiting too long (LOL!!) My choice was right. And to be greeted by the same kind gentleman (who had always assisted me in the past) warmed up the core of my heart and soul. He did say to me that I should have called in to place my order ahead because he said that the kitchen was quite busy and that I might wait at least or as long as 20 minutes. I told him I was willing to wait although my stomach continued to yell at me from inside!! Well, I got lucky; it didn't take long. See...my assumption was right; this place never disappoints. This time, instead of the usual I get (the vegetarian plate), I tried something different. It's the Kafta Kabob plate. This is another great dish to consider ordering at this place as long as meat is part of your diet. The meat was unapologetically tender and well-seasoned. It was hard to fathom as to how they perfected this technique to cook it to its perfection. The accompanying salad and hummus were gracefully served in the same container. Did I say that Golden's hummus is one of the best? I think I did at least once. It is because of its impeccable creaminess. Awww...I can eat this thing almost everyday if I must. This is a tiny, more of a family-run restaurant type place. Inside is quite basic and yet it's never messy or dirty. This is a place you can comfortably sit and dine without worrying about its cleanliness; sanitation is not an issue. But most of all, you go here for the quality of food. This place easily beats a fine restaurant in an upscale neighborhood for sure.

The front of store: unassuming The menu: straightforward…read more The owner/server: a kind older man The food: spectacular. Our favorites: gyro sandwich. Vegetarian plate. Hummus. Fatoush salad. Falafel plate. Baklava. The vegetables are surprisingly fresh and the preparation is delicious. Don't miss this. We are now regulars.

Amazing food and incredible service. Either dining in or take always a winner. the homemade…read morepastries complete any meal perfectly.

I've eaten here several times, but had not been in for awhile. I brought a friend. This is a…read morefamily-run business. The space is basic, but comfortable. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The food is fantastic and the portions are generous. Prices are very reasonable. We shared the Baba Ganoush to start. This is pureed, baked eggplant. Here tahini and pomegranate molasses were added. I am not a big eggplant fan, but this was phenomenal. The presentation was gorgeous with the puree spread out beautifully on a large dish, topped with olives, paprika, parsley, and a very generous dollop of delicious olive oil. An outstanding version of this dish. We received a large plate of very fresh pita triangles to go with the baba ganoush. These were great. We definitely used them to scrape every speck of eggplant off that platter! We both ordered the Gyro Plate. The gyro meat was very authentic, extremely tender, and very flavorful. The plate included a large tower of savory rice, a rich tzatziki sauce, a nice side of silky hummus, some pickled vegetables, and more pita. Another delicious offering and a huge portion. We also had soup as the entrees come with soup or salad. My friend tried the lentil soup and said it was flavorful and tasty. I had the tomato soup which was hardy and richly-flavored. This was a great meal. There's a pastry case with a choice of many Middle Eastern desserts. My friend selected several to take home and we staggered out of the restaurant with lots of leftovers that will make a delightful lunch tomorrow. A wonderful experience.

This is a great hidden gem in a Lakewood strip mall! We ordered a couple of the platters for the…read moretable to share. They were served with a cucumber tomato salad with a deliciously light dressing. This salad, the tabbouleh and falafel were highlights for me. The falafel was fried fresh so it was light and fluffy inside but crispy outside. The shawarma and gyro meat were tasty too. My only complaint was that I wish there was more cauliflower on the vegetable plate. The decor is fun with vibrant couch cushions for the booths. We noticed most people came to pickup takeout orders, but service was good for our dine-in experience. I look forward to returning to try the shawarma pita and hopefully learn more about the business!

Definitely the best falafel I ever had, so light and crispy. Got the veggie plate and was very…read moreimpressed by everything. A true gem.

We usually get the felafel sandwiches which are quite authentic and good for Denver…read more I like being able to choose all the ingredients as they assemble it in front of you. And specify how spicy. Having squeeze bottles of amba and tehina for the table is also nice. But I especially appreciate how friendly and helpful the employees are!

This place is definitely overhyped. Here is how my takeaway experience today went…read more Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by one of the young men upfront. The restaurant inside was quite clean and well-maintained. I liked the simplicity in the dining interior. This was a nice start. And yet.... The menu - Quite small and limited. The laminated menus were at the register so I glanced at it. As I didn't see much on one side, I flipped it to see if there was anything on the back. There was nothing. I first thought that I would order a few things from the appetizer section but it didn't seem like it would be the most economical way so I turned my attention to the "The Real Deal": entree section. And oh boy, everything is/was so expensive unless you would order as a pita. For instance, the Shawarma Chicken is $21 as a pita, $25 as a baguette and $32 as a plate; the Ribeye Skewers is $34 as a pita, $37 as a baguette and whopping $42 as a plate. What?? Seriously?? After seeing these insanely high prices, I had no choice but to go with one of the cheapest items: Sabich (plate). I had no clue what Sabich was so I asked the young guy what that came with. And he said it's eggplant and eggs. Okay, sounds good I thought. I am a plate person so I went with that and it is/was $26. I'm not trying to be stingy here and yet after tax and tip, the total was $35. This is like ordering a good-portioned plate with some meat in it. At that point, I sure was crossing my fingers for the quality to be excellent or at least good. Sabich wasn't bad. It's a vegetarians plate where well-seasoned carrots, purple cabbage, eggplant and (hard-boiled) eggs (2) were placed in a round container. It came with a deliciously dense pita bread and oh my lord, French fries!! I have seen it where one of the accompaniments in a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean plate were French fries at least a few times in the past and this is a big no no or turn off for me. Why French fries?? Can they not put tabbouleh or hummus or something more closely associated with the very cuisine?? Or am I being picky or snobby here? As soon as I got to my car, I immediately started digging into the food (I had a yoga class to attend so hence the late lunch in my car.) Sabich is/was "okay" at its best. As I have already stated, the pita bread was delicious. Also, the two sauces that came with the dish were quite decent (I especially liked the yellow one) but other than that, this wasn't a dish I could rave about it. And the portion size wasn't that generous either. And I paid $35 for all of this? I feel like I wasted my money on something that was simply and painfully overpriced. Ugh.... I don't think I will return to this establishment. The only reason why I am giving this place a 3-star review is because of the pleasant young man upfront. His warm smile and meaningful "thank you" when he handed me my food were the only memorable things I could think of.

So good. I was trying something outside my comfort zone and this was super good. Cool seating and…read moregreat service.

I have eaten here once before. The food was ok. The young man who runs this counter has awful…read morecharacter. I sneezed on myself and was covered in slime, but when i asked him for a tissue, he told me to go to the Ethiopian restaurant next door because i was eating their food. You will never get my business again. EDIT: For clarity - my face was literally covered in slime. And I have eaten here before - just not this time. These people are not for the community - they are for themselves. Disgusting that you would double down on your actions. Curses upon you and your business.

Wonderful food especially if you order in person. They make changes and additions SO easy…read more Been coming for 15 years and NEVER been happier with their food, service and willingness to make alternives available. YAY them !!!

So Y'all fucked up my doordash order ( I ordered the shawarma sandwich not the plate) ...but you…read moremade up for it by a $15 credit. Which I thank you for. Food here is good and for me it is convenient due to it's proximity to me. Falafel is good as is there hummus and Baba ganoush, Def on the short takeout list

My group of 3 ordered the tilapia sandwich, the shawarma plate, and the gyro salad plate…read more Everything was delicious and the perfect portions! We also got some baklava for dessert. As we were going to leave, the owner came out and offered us a free set of three cheese sambusas with dipping sauces - these were fantastic as well. We'll be back!

when I went in I was very confused it did not look like food was being served, and had a whole set…read moreup of heated bins but all empty in the front. lol They definitely have to work on the ambiance. But I saw pictures online and it looked delicious and healthy so I was like you know what ... I'll give it a shot because I'm hungry and I don't feel like doing super fast food right now! I decided to try it I got the chicken Shawarma meal , really delicious green sauce, along with the hummus and Taziki. Definitely good for what it is. Just wish I had more pita. Lol

Absolutely the best mediterranean restaurant in Colorado. Amazing chicken, amazing lamb, amazing…read morehummus, amazing everything. Only restaurant i'd give 6/5 stars to. customer service is also A+ all the time.

Amazing customer service! After a conversation with the owner, he brought up some free sample for…read moreus to try. The food was delicious and amazing for the price.

It seems Pointless to review this too often but it's consistently a five star experience…read more We come every time we are in Golden for a hike. Service is always spot on. Some newer staff but great service. Chicken shawarma platter with half hummus and half baba s a favorite. The two skewer platter with chicken always makes me happy. Rice. Hummus. Salad. We always start with the falafel which could be a meal in itself. Well done. Crunchy and soft served with tahini or hummus. My favorite thing here. The fresh hot bread or pita is always piping hot out of the oven and more than enough for two. This is really one of the things that separates Amir from other Lebanese or middle eastern restaurants. It's crazy good. Love. Love. Love. This place.

Food is great and flavors are on point. I enjoyed my doner. But that was the issue - that's all I…read moregot for I believe $12. No sides are included and there are no lunch specials. A side of fries is $6. Service was extremely slow too. Staff was polite, but plan to wait a bit.

Found this little gem after flying into Denver airport. The owner was friendly & provided good…read moreinsights since two of us hadn't had Perisian food before! So, I cannot compare this to other Perisian foods. But, service was impressive! My son snd I loved the chicken kabobs and my husband felt same about the beef! Even the rice was so good. Were travelling so no leftovers and portions were big. The lemonade with rose water was so refreshing and not too sweet or sour!

This place was a nice little surprise. We were headed to microcenter and looking for a close place…read moreto eat, so we gave this a try. It was nearly empty on Saturday at lunch, but I hope they are busier at other times. Our lunch specials were delicious and filling, but I was disappointed that I had to get fries because they were out of their salad. Their special lemonade was wonderful. I would go back just for that. The service was also friendly and prompt. This was a tasty diamond in the rough.