Amazing food , amazing service and the ambiance is outstanding!…read more Quantity of food is good but it is a little bit overpriced but overall great experience.

Tanoor has been my personal go-to place when I craving for kebab and Lebanese cuisine!…read more This time I hosted my team event at Tanoor Seattle ~3O+people, private dining, booked just one day ahead, and they pulled it off beautifully. Service was excellent from start to finish. They helped us with storing our birthday cakes, took great care of our vegan teammate without us even having to ask twice, and the portions were generous across the board -nobody left hungry. We even got to sing happy birthday to our teammate, which made the night! Huge shoutout to the entire Tanoor team and to Ali the manager for making it seamless on such short notice. Would absolutely come back for another group dinner (and personal dinner for sure!)

Amazing service and even better food. Lots of cultural decor. We went on a Saturday evening, we…read moredid not go to see the show so we sat on the door side. Once seated the chef came out to tell us the specials and when I mean specials, they will make it however you like. That is how special. You wanted the lamb meatballs in curry they will make it. This place is seriously a gem. They make you feel so welcome and you can tell they are so thankful that you came in. We had virgin mojitos, SO GOOD! We weren't super hungry so no starters this time. We both got the kofta. Probably the best kofta in the state! Just delicious. So much flavor in the entire dish. Pretty good serving size. I believe you could share it, but if you like to eat, you can totally just order for yourself. Again, food is delicious. Staff is so lovely. Would highly, highly recommend. Maybe we will go back and catch a show there some time. Either way, I cannot wait to go back.

Came here for a Flamenco performance. The place is cute with many tables, large space and a stage…read more Street parking only. The service was not attentive at all. I'm Not used to such coldness from the staff. The food was pretty good though. We ordered a combo platter of dips. They came with huge, delicious flatbreads. Tzatziki was really really good too. And we got a combination kebab. All the meats were really tasty and juicy. The rice, however, was tasteless and unseasoned. Sangria was delicious, not the usual kind that is wine heavy. This one was very light on alcohol and sparkling. Personally, I loved it but I can imagine someone who is a sangria connoisseur may be disappointed in lack of wine/alcohol in this. All in all, the service was lacking, but food was tasty.

ZAINA still is the CHAMP! Friends, stop cheating yourself…read moreand treat yourself to this LAMB GOOOODNESSSS! Seriously, you deserve this!

Disappointed. The red flag was walking in and not seeing…read moreany gyro or shawarma meat on the spit. When I asked, the lady said yes they are open and they have food. The meats taste like they are premade and pre packaged. It tastes ok but very sloppy. I suspect the slop is to mask the prepackaged meats. The lady was also extremely unfriendly. Service was non existent. The place was dirty, the counter had an opened half bag of chips, the shelves dirty with food bits, hair. Hygiene 2/10. Price 2/10 it's way overpriced one thing. The price discrepancy between website, yelp and in person pricing is not only unethical it's also un-Islamic. Islam forbids price deception. Overall I think this place needs serious overhaul. Maybe it was great in what, 2006? Now it's a yikes.

Innovative small plates and delicious bites that I would 100% queue for again if I needed to! If…read morethat endorsement doesn't draw you in, I don't know what will. My friend and I went to Homer with the haphazard plan of doing double dinner -- aka Homer for small bites + cocktails at 5 pm followed by dinner reservations elsewhere at 8:30 pm. Was this foolish? Oh yes, absolutely; but was it a delicious evening? Also yes. We were here on a Saturday night so tried to arrive a bit early to line up and lord have mercy because...there was a healthy line of ~25-30 people ahead of us at 4:45 pm. We were sweating bullets that we wouldn't make the first seating, but a few of the larger groups ahead of us gave up given the wait times and we were able to grab a table for 2! The interior is inviting, cozy, and can fit a decent amt of people without feeling too crowded. Drinks wise, we got the gt & t (green tea gin, lemongrass tonic, lime) and the snap pea margarita -- both of which were good, but not great. We really tried to restrain ourselves food wise given the 8:30 pm dinner reservations but gosh it was HARD. We got the set of 3 spreads, the summer tomatoes with black garlic, and the summer melon & caramelized halloumi. Good lord the spreads were SO good with our fave being the summer squash and cashew dip with red chili oil and sesame. The tomatoes were delicious too but the unexpected star for us was the summer melon & halloumi! Such a good play on salty, sweet, tangy -- would 100% get it again and...I don't even like melon very much LOL We didn't finish all of the above so we would have stomach space for our next spot but it was difficult to stop ourselves for sure. Given how hyper-seasonal the menu is, I am totally and absolutely ready to go back and try other items! Prices are definitely fair for quality, taste, and the exemplary service we received.

I finally got to tried Homer and it didn't disappoint! We…read morewere a big group and waited about 1.5 hours before getting seated. I'd recommend getting there early and explored the neighborhood while you wait. The restaurant was a bit loud so it's a little hard to chat with big group. We chose the Family Feast option, which came with 3 course of food, desserts. This option is fantastic for big group to share, as well as to try different menu items without having to choose. They brought out a lot of food for each course, and pack up whatever we didn't finish for us to take home. Since their menu changes often, it was a great experience for both first-timers and guests who have been before, to try seasonal menu items. Our first course consisted of 3 dips, grilled medjool dates, anchovies with sourdough, and unlimited pita bread. All of the dips were delicious, and the grilled medjool dates were one of my favorites of the meal. Our second course were summer tomatoes, shaved kohlrabi, and grilled little gems salad with nectarines, and dill emulsion dressing. All of them were so refreshing, and the flavors were on point. The summer tomatoes were sweet. We were already pretty full at this point. Our third course were roasted chicken with chili-fruit paste, and grilled pork with rainier cherry. The chicken was super tender, the chili-fruit paste was not spicy, just the right amount of sweet and spicy. The grilled pork was tender and sweet, it was definitely one of my favorites. Desserts were ice cream and warm cookie with sweet cream. It was absolutely tasty and a great end to the meal. Our server was very attentive and nice. We didn't feel rushed during our time dining here. Overall, the restaurant was super worth the long wait, and I love all the dishes I tried that day.

The best falafel ever! The Greek fries were so flavorful. It is definitely a repeat. The hummus was…read morecreamy and the salad was fresh

I was walking down the Ave looking for a quick and cheap lunch and decided to pop into Shawarma…read moreKing, and I am so glad I did! I walked in and he took my order right away. Very very casual dining spot. The type of place you can pull up in sweatpants and no one would bat an eye. The food here is delicious, for my quick bite I went with the chicken shawarma sandwich, and it was chock full of protein, veggies, and amazing sauces. I really appreciate when they give you more meat in a sandwich like this, I like mine with a lot of meat and a little veg, and this was exactly that. The chicken was super tender and well seasoned. Will definitely be coming back here to try the kofta plates and Greek fries, they look so delish.

Solid gyro spot that happens to be 60ft from my place…read more The food was well seasoned and you could really taste the garlic pop (which I loved) The portion sizes were great as well. I had the Greek fries and shawarma and will definitely head back to try other items on the menu! Five stars

Horrible ambience, but excellent food! My husband and I got a Beef Shisk Kabob and a Gyro sandwich…read more It was the best we've ever had!! The Beef Shish Kabob was the tastiest wrap I had ever tried with incredibly fresh ingredients and lovely mix of spices! Highly recommend trying it! Just get takeout.. The ambience may disappoint you as it can use a good cleaning and a new set of furniture. But, all that aside, the food is amazing! Takes a bit long to prepare since it's a one man's shop. But, it's worth the wait!

Every dish was delicious. We kept feeling happier and happier! I've traveled all over the Middle…read moreEast... Gorgeous George's is some of the best food I've ever tasted. George and his wife were warm and gracious, making us feel like family in minutes. We were melted by their hospitality. This was my first visit to Seattle... I will return to Gorgeous George's every time I'm in town.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Gorgeous George's cater our baby shower for 35 people, and…read morethey did an absolutely wonderful job! The food was AMAZING! Everything was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how good the food was! They really went above and beyond by generously provided enough food for 50 people. That was such an incredibly thoughtful gesture and made our special day even more stress-free. From the quality and amount of food to their generosity, we couldn't have asked for a better catering experience. Thank you, Gorgeous George's, for helping make our baby shower so special! We will absolutely be recommending you to our friends, family, and community. We can not recommend them enough!

I have followed Yalla on Instagram for awhile. I love how the Owner Taylor often donates part of…read moreproceeds to a cause in need most recently to those struggling in Nepal. Which was part of the reason I visited a few weeks ago. I actually have been wanting to try Yalla for awhile, and just recently figured where it was located. A bit out of my way from work and home, but the day I decided to go was perfect. I was meeting friends at Sake Nomi which doesn't serve food so you're allowed to bring some in. I had two hours to waste so it gave me plenty of time to get up to Capitol Hill and back to Pioneer Square. Yalla is a walk up window with a bench outside to sit but I imagine most people take the food to go. I was sharing the food with five other people so the three mezze dips was the perfect option, I also added the special dip of the day that had 100% proceeds going to help those in Nepal. I also added one of the pressed Saj, the grilled Kefta a lot easier to share. One of my friends wanted the Lamb wrap so that was included in the order as well. Love how fresh the ingredients were. Each dip had distinctively different flavors and textures. Saj was included two different ways to enjoy with the mezze in its soft flatbread form and as a cracker perfect for dipping. My favorites were the Muhummara and the Nuraniye (Zuchinni Dip). I liked the tanginess of the Muhummara and the fresh lemon forward of the Nuraniye. The Kefta was delicious, I need to carry a knife for situations like this when sharing food we ended up ripping off pieces this came with Labneh. I definitely want to try a wrap next time and well their toum sauce. Service was friendly and helpful when I was explaining there was a group of us sharing the items.

Yalla is a walk up window slinging unbelievably delicious Palestinian food. I went on a gorgeous…read moreSaturday just after 12PM and there was no line, but it looked like they were packing some take out orders. The signature saj bread is cooked fresh on a hot stone and is almost like a Middle Eastern flour tortilla with the way it's super thin and satisfyingly chewy bite. The only seating options are a few large benches on the sidewalk, but there's a poster saying you're welcome to sit at the neighboring bar which opens in the late afternoon provided you purchase a drink as well. Ended up sampling 3 of their wrap options and the Zaatar Wrap was deliciously nutty and fragrant, but texturally there was so many herbs that the center ate a little dry. The Lahme Khuruf (Lamb) was my favorite by far with super juicy ground meat with some tang from the labneh, sweetness, freshness from the tomato, and texture from the pine nuts. Absolute home run on this one! The Awarma and Cheese was a close second, but personally, the flavor profile was just a little less interesting than the lamb. Tip: grab some extra napkins as the wraps can fall apart a bit at the end!

Came here on the advice of a friend and was not disappointed! Nice upscale neighborhood restaurant…read morevibe with really excellent food. It very much surpassed my expectations. We really liked the Arabic bread stuffed with cheese, hummus with lamb and beef kebabs. They recommend a Lebanese wine that was fantastic too! Will be back.

I love Mediterranean food! This was so delicious! They have several hummus & other mezze items to…read morechoose from that they serve some flat bread that is soft & pillowy. We ordered 2 dips, the hummus with the crackling lamb, super tasty. We also tried a roasted carrot dish that is pureed with tahini, slightly sweet & really good with lemon squeezed over it. Our 3rd mezze dish was roasted beets mixed with yogurt. We also ordered the chicken kebab, I wish we would have ordered the beef. The 2 pieces of chicken I ate had a tough texture to it like it wasn't cooked all the way through. My friends said I just got some gristle but I was afraid the chicken wasn't cooked all the way through and stopped eating it. I would still go back...there's so many dishes I would still want to try. The atmosphere is cute & cozy, with shareable dishes. The servers are all young college students but they are pretty knowledgeable about the menu. It definitely has a very welcoming, family feel to the restaurant. I would definitely recommend & return, I can't wait to try a whole new spread.

We decided to try out a new restaurant on a whim and had an amazing dinner at Koshari tonight. They…read moreserve authentic Lebanese and Egyptian food. We got the lentil soup, Koshari bowl, falafel meal, and loubya bzeit. Everything was outstanding and very delicious. The owners also had incredible house made hot sauces and they were proud to share they were using authentic ingredients. The star of the show was Sahlab dessert beverage, which a milk drink made with delicate flavors of orange blossom water, rose water, and mastic, topped with cinnamon, coconut, and nuts. I'm so glad we gave this place a try and supported a family owned business. We'll be back for sure.

First time trying Koshari and really enjoyed it! Large portions, so recommend sharing unless you…read moreare hungry. Excited to try their new spot once they open. Definitely recommend trying the sauces they have on the table!