It's like you went home and your mamanjoon made all your favorites and keeps asking if you've had…read moreenough food. Lamb shank was incredible, also had eggplant and dolma on the saffron rice

This is a Lincoln must! It is truly a gem and unique experience. She greets you like family and…read morecooks from the heart. I come here every time I visit Lincoln. Eggplant, walnut chicken, shanks ... all amazing

This place has the best falafel sandwiches we have ever had and Lincoln, and we have been here 22…read moreyears. A lot like the ones at the old Aladdin restaurant on 27th, but using the thin pitas that I associate with Iraqi food. And the Fattoush salad was also the best we've had in Lincoln, and we always look for that at Middle Eastern restaurants. We will be coming back again and again.

Great food! Very flavorful, falafel was crisp and not dry. Came with veggies that looked fresh and…read morethree sauces that all had strong good flavors. Prices were decent and can easily get two meals out of the portions. Highly recommend!

The staff was so nice and understanding of me being unable to eat dairy…read more The food itself was fire and left me gobsmacked. It came out super fast too. It's attached to a gas station so I knew it'd be the best food ever.

Safaa in Lincoln, NE is a true hidden gem for Middle Eastern cuisine. I tried the lamb shank meal,…read moreand it was incredible--tender, falling off the bone, perfectly seasoned, and served in a portion that was just right. The gyro was also fantastic, and the baklava made for a perfect sweet finish. The staff were friendly, talkative, and made the meal even more enjoyable. The space is small but cozy, and it wasn't crowded during our visit. If you love Middle Eastern food, this is definitely a spot to savor. True to my style, I didn't take any pictures--just enjoyed the flavors and the moment.

Tasty, healthy, and food. It is two notches above most Mediterranean restaurants. I really…read moreenjoyed all of the options that I had for my gyro. Service was great!

You order at the counter. As soon as we walked up, she greeted us with a smile. She was working…read morehard and asking our order at the same time. I ordered the chicken shawarma and my husband ordered a gyro. Both spicy. The only downfall was that we must of came after a rush because none of the tables were clean. We had to sit directly by a family and it made it quite loud. The food was good. We also ordered 2 extra naan and a baklava. The naan was fresh and was the best of all. We dipped it in the spicy ziki sauce. We want to come back and try out a few more plates.

I got the greek salad and it was amazing! My family and I were on a road trip and passing through…read moreLincoln so it was a perfect break from fast food and it was so light and filling! The service was great too! They were very nice and helped us decide what to get off the menu. The inside tables were cleaned well and the lighting was good.

I will be back the food has so much flavor. The staff is kind and happy to explain the menu.read more

A friend and I had recently lunch for the first time at Afghan Village Cuisine. The owner took some…read moretime to explain how the menu worked. There is a buffet where you can pay by the pound, and a menu of stand alone items. The buffet dishes included several rice options, different meats, and eggplant, among other things. Between my friend and me we had almost everything on the buffet, and it was all good and flavorful. I also had a chai team and he had brewed black tea. Both teas were richer than elsewhere. There is plenty dining room features some decorations from Afghanistan, and a video was playing describing regions of the country. There is plenty of parking behind the building, which can be accessed from both the front and back of the building. Cant wait to go back!

We celebrated our post-Covid wedding reception with catering from Afghan Village, and it was truly…read morethe highlight of the entire event. The food was absolutely phenomenal--flavorful, beautifully presented, and deeply satisfying. Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was! Afghan Village exceeded our expectations in every way. We're so grateful for their part in making our special day unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!

I am always looking for new spots to eat when I visit my sister at UNL. Pita & Naan came…read morerecommended, and after eating there, I understood the hype. The food was fresh, and the portions were good, especially for the price. I am excited to add this spot to our Lincoln restaurant rotation!

Definitely recommend this spot for some good chicken schwarma and the yellow curry plate. Also…read morerecommend the garlic naan. Everything was flavorful and the portions are nice! The gal behind the counter was so helpful and friendly. Would recommend!!!!

i cannot stop coming here. seriously. it's so good that today, i ordered it for lunch AND dinner…read more they're a little pricey but i love the "Z sandwich". my husband loves the gyro burger. i will say though, the service is hit or miss. there are times i have a really good experience (friendly, fast, helpful) and other times they barely say anything. one time, my husband i went in and after we got our food the server was taking selfies and watching tiktoks behind the counter. look, i'm pretty young myself but i've worked a restaurant before and would NEVER be doing that, especially on camera IN FRONT OF CUSTOMERS. most of the time it's pretty good though! still recommend this place to many people.

My husband went to college in Lincoln and he LOVES the Gourmet Grill…read more He has taken me a few times and I definitely see the charm in it, but I think it's a bit of nostalgia adding to the greatness for him. The interior is nothing to write home about, but you can always take your food to go and not eat inside. The last time we were there was in the middle of summer and the A/C was either broken or non-existent and there was water dripping from the ceiling. The only times we've been back to Lincoln and hitting Gourmet Grill also are during Husker football game days, and so the place is BUSY. The seating choices are pretty hard to come by on a normal day, so on game days, you'll be fighting for a place to sit - another reason to do grab-and-go. Their burgers are massive and taste like they've come off a grill that hasn't been cleaned in years, which gives it a real authentic taste (and I'm not joking, either, it's so good). And the Gyro Burger (the burger but with gyro meat added) is a good choice too. The fries are pretty good also, if you're a fan of crinkle fries (probably frozen, but that's fine, I'm sure every place has some item frozen on their menu). One of the best things on the menu, though is the Baklava! It comes wrapped in a plastic film, but it does seem to be homemade. Very flavorful and sweet with the nuttiness you're used to with baklava. Gourmet Grill has their bright spots and good things, so they are definitely worth a stop to check out if you're in Lincoln, to see if you like it!