I was immediately greeted when I entered the building and the employee answered my questions about…read morethe menu. I decided to order the mixed mashawi plate with came with 1 skewer each (beef, lamb & ,chicken) along with rice and salad. My food was ready quickly and I took back to my hotel. The salad was crisp which I was worried about once I saw it on top of the hot food. Everything was flavorful and cooked to the perfect temp. I wasn't a fan of the beef but the lamb and chicken were delicious.

Pretty good local place. Went with the gyro platter with rice & salad. Generous portions &…read moreflavorful. I'd hit it...again.

Ok... so we couldn't decide if we were bothering them…read more They don't give us our drinks right away, I had to ask, the music was waaay too loud. With that said, I thought the prices were kind of high. It was worth every penny. This place was amazing for food. Definitely worth a try! I've had afghani food before from many different restaurants and this is definitely one of the better ones. I'm mixed... the portions were great, the price was higher than DC through DoorDash or UberEats.

Yo!!! I have never had lamb chops like these!!! You guys have to try these out. They are tender and…read moregrilled to perfection with crispness on the edges. I also wished they gave you 1 or 2 more since you're paying close to $30. I also tried the lamb shank and the fish (pompano). Both were out of this world!!! I also tried the mantoo. I believe they were dumplings that were filled with meat and lentils. These were really feeling. I thought these were ok. The only con about this was the wait for the food. It took about at least 30-45 minutes for the food to come out but it was well worth it.

The social media advertising is AMAZING, but unfortunately the experience didn't match the hype…read more Upon entering, there was an unpleasant odor that immediately made the establishment feel unclean. A quick look around made it obvious the restaurant hasn't been thoroughly cleaned in quite some time, and overall it just wasn't inviting. The service, however, was great. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and did an excellent job explaining how everything worked. The food itself was okay, but nothing that would make me want to return. Honestly, if the dining area looked and smelled that way, it naturally makes you wonder what the kitchen looks like. This restaurant has the potential to be something really special, but it needs much more care, attention, and upkeep to match the image being presented online.

My boyfriend and I visited for the first time and I can't wait to visit again!…read more They seemed short staffed but the person who helped us was friendly despite being busy. It took several minutes for things to be freshly fried. Definitely mention it is your first visit and you will receive special offer coupons, like free fries and drink! Most of the customers appeared to be teens or families, which makes sense considering the good prices. The restaurant is casual and many customers ordered takeout. We each ordered a wrap and shared some fries. The portion sizes were huge and delicious and I took half of the food home. The garlic sauce was my favorite and next time I'll order more on the side!

Service is above standard, very friendly and quick. The restaurant itself is very clean to the…read morepoint that I (a notorious clean freak) was impressed. The food was DELICIOUS- I got the chana masala, garlic naan, and a mango lassi, all of which were some of the best I've ever had, and my dining companion got the chicken chow mein, which they loved and said was elevated by the two types of onions used and the lime on top. We both are wusses and only got the spice level of two- I personally would go up to a three or four next time, and my dining partner said that they would stay at a two (their spice tolerance is lower than mine). With tip, we paid around $42, which we felt was very reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. The restaurant was very empty on for a Saturday night- when we walked in around 6:00 PM, there was a couple that was packing up to leave, and a few delivery drivers came in to collect orders, but for the most part, it was just us, which needs to be rectified, as Hot N Spicy Restaurant and Bar is truly fantastic. The only thing we could think of was that the location wasn't optimal for attracting attention from potential customers passing by (it's in a strip mall, sandwiched between a Goodwill and a Habitat for Humanity ReStore), and people just don't know it's there? Overall, we can't wait to come back, and we're excited to tell all of our family and friends about this hidden gem so that they'll come try it too!

Great food and service. We were happy to have an excellent luncheon here today. Our waitress…read moreSangeeta was most attentive, answered our several questions, made the ideal amount of light conversation, and boxed up our leftovers. We shared steamed chicken Momo and they were fabulous. Tender and perfectly cooked, beautiful to behold, and the creamy dipping sauce was a perfect match. I was a little sad we couldn't get half and half chicken/pork and it was a tough choice, but we really enjoyed the chicken filling. They are quite flavorful, but mild. We also shared the combo "chowmein" noodle dish (which is nothing at all like Chinese chow mein) and level 3/5 spice had plenty of heat. The spiciness is kind of deep and subtle. Sangeeta was kind enough to bring us extra spice on the side since we didn't know how hot it was going to be. We did not need to add any! This is an authentic restaurant that does not turn down its spice level to suit wimpy "local palates." This noodle dish came with lime wedge and squeezing it on really made the flavor pop! We asked for and received extra lime. The mood was exotic. Nepalese music was playing, the Himalayans overlooked us, and unique lighting fixtures depended from the ceiling. Booth seating was very comfortable. It was very brightly lit inside and I think I would like it better with lower light. The ladies room could use some improvement. The dining room itself was very clean. The food was so fantastic I want to come back soon and try another Momo variety and some curry. Due to our prior disappointment in finding them closed during normal operating hours, I would recommend calling first to make sure they're open.

Delicious chicken swarma platter and my husband enjoyed his falafel. I'd come back just to enjoy…read moremore lentil soup with a Greek salad. They make little house made spiced pita chips to top the soup with. It's delicious. Casual cafe with good Mediterranean food. I will definitely come again.

Lentils...so far the most decent Mediterranean/Lebanese food this area has to offer, but isn't what…read moreI expect. A friend of a friend recommended this place to me, and upon driving up, I was hoping it was a diamond in the rough/hole in the wall type place...but it's not. Ordered the fattoush with chicken, and water. The chicken was said to be shawarma. 1. Salad good, pita chips excellent, but missing lemon in dressing 2. Chicken decent, but needed more spices, and wasn't prepared/cooked the way I expect for shawarma 3. You are not saving money ordering water - they give you a bottle. Also, pricy! Their site reflects differently than what it was in person, and makes Lentils look far more awesome than it was. With smeared/dirty windows, decor that wasn't purposely mismatched - I almost didn't go in, and wanted to leave ASAP. I was also only 1 of 2 tables that dined in...would you want to dine in, based on the above? Overall, sadly, Lentils is the best Mediterranean thus far in the greater Cincinnati area, and it's OK at best. It's not good enough to fend off any Lebanese food cravings I may have.

We had a wonderful dining experience! Iliana - the cute little bubbly hispanic girl - was…read moreabsolutely exceptional, incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The other 2 girls, helping Iliana, Adyson with the beautiful curls and Hazel, the redhead. They were attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The food was excellent, and the outstanding customer service made the experience even better. I will definitely be recommending this restaurant not only to my friends and family, but to my patients as well. Thank you for such a great experience!

I've only been for the buffet. It's good and I enjoy the selection. I also like that the restaurant…read moreis mobility device accessible

We ordered catering for 20 for my son's wedding at our home. The salmon and chicken were delicious…read moreand plentiful. We ordered the rice, roasted veggies, roasted potatoes, Mediterranean Salad and Greek Salad plus a side of fruit and fresh vegetables for dipping. Lots of food and was excellent-Highly Recommend!!!!

This place is pretty good. I've had Taziki's once before -…read moreat the Kenwood location - and enjoyed it, so we had it for lunch yesterday while in the area. Ordering was easy and our food was delivered to the table quickly. I ordered the Grilled Lamb Gyro and my daughter ordered the Grilled Chicken Gyro. Both are served with a side of chips and your choice of another side. My daughter chose the Fresh Cut Fruit and I chose the Tomato Cucumber salad. We also ordered the Falafel appetizer. Neither of us cared much for the falafel. We're both big fans of falafel but this falafel was mealy, crumbly and lacking in flavor. I definitely wouldn't ever order it again. My daughter liked her grilled chicken gyro. I thought my gyro was ok. Only ok because the meat had the taste and consistency of processed, frozen beef Steak-ums. It tasted nothing like lamb. The tomato cucumber salad was delicious! The service was quick, the restaurant very clean, and the food was fresh.

Stopped in and ate another very good meal. The service is excellent. The prices moderate and the…read morefood tasty and served quickly. The chicken curry had large chunks of tender chicken. The saag paneer was creamy and full of flavor.

Good food and excellent service!…read more My husband had lunch with some coworkers & friends here recently and enjoyed it - so he took me for lunch last weekend. We both thought everything was very good. We ordered the Paneer Pakora appetizer. It's a generous size portion and the the chutneys served with it are great! I don't know that I'd order the appetizer again as it's 'heavy'. I ordered the Chicken Shahi Korma on a medium heat and my husband ordered the Lamb Vindaloo on the highest heat level. We also ordered the Garlic Naan. I had the Special Tea - chai, cardamom spice and milk - and my husband had a couple of Indian beers. Everything was delicious!