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    R H.

    The falafel is decent but they have no competition in Hilo so you gotta take what you can get. The fries are pretty disappointing as the portions are small and they are over cooked. The biggest flag for this place is the wait for food is ridiculous. I called in and they said 15-20 minutes. I show up and the parking lot is empty. I wait another 25 minutes for my food. What a freaking waste of time. The wait is not with the food.

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    Sydni K.

    My dad picked up a falafel sandwich from the food truck for me. Overall, I thought it was pretty good. I've had bad experiences with falafels being too dry in the past, but this falafel was good. I thought the pickled daikon added a nice touch, and all of the ingredients inside the sandwich were very flavorful.

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    Dawn D.

    The food is tasty. If you are in Hilo and have a craving for Middle Eastern food, this spot is definitely worth considering. I ordered the Deluxe Maza, and it's enough for two people to share. Although it's priced at $29, the portion is generous. The service provided was satisfactory, and there's seating available on-site to enjoy your fresh meal. There is no air conditioning, but there is outdoor seating.

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    Mie A.

    The falafel was great, the portion was good and the sauce was just right, not too much that it's spilling out of your hands. The fries were in the fryer for a bit too long for me so they felt a bit greasy but very crunchy. Their mint l'émondante was delicious! The ambience is great too as it's a food truck with an open area for seating, it has shade so you won't just be sitting in the sun and it's located conveniently in town next to a few churches and Lyman Museum.

    Maile J.

    Living in a small town and always getting the same take out can be a drag - no complaints tho..love the restaurants in Hilo town :) When we find out about new places, we enjoy a good adventure to try them out Tabarak is a must!!! I can now say that I've tried Lebanese food and it does not disappoint The flavors are unique- not over powering too My husband had the Falafel & I had the Samak Kabob Sandwich with the house French fries. we also had the beef skewer (tender beef with grilled onions & tomato..) For dessert we had the Baklava.. that for sure hit the spot delicious!

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    Levi M.

    Good food ordered some food made to order takes about 15 min to get food but worth the wait Vegan options availabe if thats your thing will come again mahalo for the service with a smile!

    Jessica S.

    Lebanese food in Hilo? Say whaaaat. Definitely had to try this place! It's located near downtown across of Kozmic Cones. There's a sign on Waianuenue Ave directing where their exact parking location is. There's some parking spaces in the back/side of the food truck and its seating area but lots of street parking since it's located in a semi-residential area. I got the Samak-Kabab which contained ono (fish), baba ghanoush, zoug with a walnut, parsley, tahini sauce and side of fries. I didn't know what half of the things on here were but the picture they had on their website made it look AMAZING. Yes, I ate with my eyes first. When I tried it, it was full of flavor. It wasn't too rich, but it was super creamy from one of the sauces (dunno which one but probably the zoug??). The fish was kind of overcooked but the sauces masked it a bit. But dang, was that good. The fries were kind of meh. We all expected them to be crispy due to its color, but they weren't. One of my friends got the Shish-Kabab which contained beef tenderloin with hummus, parsley, onions, summak, tahini sauce, and a side of homemade fries. If you thought the Samak-Kabab was good, wait until you tried this one... The meat was sooooo rich with flavor and different spcies that I actually wished I chose this one instead (LOL). But because it was that good, I DEFINITELY have to go back and get one for myself. Overall, highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to try Lebanese food. Dunno if you consider this authentic since I've never tried them before until now. I gotta say it's worth the try!

    Samak-Kabab Sandwich and Fries
    Nikki-Taylor O.

    Ordered the Samak-Kabab Sandwich and a side of Pita Bread and Hummus. What really stood out to me from this place is honestly the FRESHLY made Pita Bread. It was so soft and delicious, the hummus was....hummus nothing bad just wasnt anything special. Finally the Samak-Kabab Sandwich was good, the walnut and parsley reminded me of a pesto I had before (fresh tasting) but yet again nothing "special." The fries though were great, they were exactly how I like them Soft lol. So in all the food was good but it doesnt leave me wanting to come back again and again. I'd honestly most likely would go back just for the yummy Pita Bread and Fries.

    Falafel plate (left), Hummus sandwich (right)
    Lucretia W.

    Okay, here's my review! Four stars because they are new and still working things out. Pitas were excellent and I really liked the hummus. Would definitely get the hummus sandwich again. The falafel was a tad dry. All traveled the 30 miles home well. Plate was two extra falafel and just a dab of hummus - next time i would just stick with the sandwich. Their pricing needs some help. All the meat sandwiches are $13-$14 WITH fries included in the price, the veggie sandwiches are $14-$15 when you add fries (add $2 to the published price). I wouldn't expect hummus to be more expensive than beef or chicken. That left me with a very sour taste in my mouth and i thought about it the whole way home. Maybe they should price all the sandwiches either with or without fries to be consistent and avoid questions. I am grateful to have more choices and wish them the best of luck!

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    Falafel plate is worth every penny. Great service, fresh homemade food. Outdoor seating is plentiful and quiet

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    1 year ago

    Great lebanese food in Hilo! The place is really cute as well. The owners are super nice. Highly recommended.

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    I've had their Coastal style sandwich and it was absolutely delicious! Their Baklava was a perfect sweet treat to end a delicious meal.

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    2 years ago

    One of my favorite places! Always fresh and delicious. Falafel sandwich is my favrorite! Huge portion.

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    Very flavorful food! The servings are not big but probably just right. Made fresh. Friendly service. Great covered outdoor seating.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious! Got the vegan falafel, baklava and the deluxe maza. Will be back to visit this cuisine gem.

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