Delicious food! Hospitality is superb! High recommendation. They have a wide variety of delicious food for everyone to enjoy. Service is quick and the staff are very nice. Great experience! read more

As you enter the restaurant you feel royal and luxurious . The gorgeous lights and spacious place. As a vegetarian we had a variety of option under appetizers and main course. Food was great. Server was helpful in deciding the menu. We ordered Spicy hummus,muhammara, harra fries and arambeet as appetizers. For main course we had falafel plate. The quantity is too good and too much. Also we get fresh breads. read more

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Nice restaurant and very popular among the neighborhood. During the dinner time, the place is packed during weeknight. We have three people and we order the mixed grilled. They are not cheap compared to city of Tampa same food. The mixed grilled protein has beef, lamb, shish tawook, chicken, and grilled vegetables. The marinated meat is there but not deep into the meat. The side dishes are very interesting and better than normal Mediterranean food. We got the Arambeet - fried cauliflower. This dish top with tahini and spices. Very tasty. The second side dish is the muhammara- grind red pepper, walnut, pomegranate. This is a good dip. The third dish is Eggplant Shakshouka - is mixed eggplant, red pepper, garlic and tomato. Great with pita accompanied. We enjoy our night there. One thing I like is the food does not need to wait long even we have a full house of customers. read more

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I was visiting the area when someone invited me to this spot and man on man I've been thinking abt this place ever since. The food was pretty good I ordered the plate and it was a pretty good portion, it took me 3 meals to finish. read more

Smelled amazing as soon as we walked in. Food was delicious and abundant. I was not able to finish all of my order. The plates are shareable. The service was great. We were checked on pretty often and given good recommendations. The inside of the restaurant was spacious and I liked the lighting, not too bright but not too dark. Would come back. read more

Tanoor Seattle - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was able to stop by for dinner with some friends and we were pleased with the kind service and speed of the waitstaff. We ordered the hummus and babaghanouge to split for the table, which I found to be yummy and great for a group of 6. My only disappointment was with my chicken shawarma sandwich, the chicken was pretty dry and the wrap was more chewy than the table bread we were all sharing. On the brightside it was a pretty large portion for the price, but if I were to come back I'd stick with splitting the meatless options with friends or trying out the lamb and beef. read more

Tanoor is a great lebanese restaurant. Everything that we ordered was delicious. We came at around 6pm on a monday and we were seated right away. The restaurant was large and had plenty of seating. We were served fresh bread with season olive oil. The babaganoush and spicy hummus were great as well (i liked the babganoush more). The meat was also perfectly cooked. I would definitely come back to try their other dishes! read more

Tanoor Seattle - Halloumi Fries, Babaghanouge, Spicy Hummus, Kabob Combo - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had an early dinner at Tanoor before a concert on Sunday evening. It was pretty busy, but we were able to get a table for four. The meal started with complimentary pita bread and an olive oil za'atar dip--such a nice touch! We ordered the mezze medley with five dips (spicy hummus, muhammara, baba ganouj, labneh, and falafel) plus a whole order of arambeet. It was more than enough food for the four of us, especially with some extra pita to soak up all the flavors. We even had leftovers to take home. Service was quick and attentive, with our server checking in regularly. We've also been to the Sammamish location and had a great experience there as well. The fluffy, hot pita bread made fresh throughout the evening is always a highlight. Overall, a fantastic spot for dinner--fresh food, great service, and a warm atmosphere! read more

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Was in from out of town and colleagues suggested it for lunch. Pleasant room, very nice service that wasn't hovering, and the food (hummus starter, falafel sandwich) was absolutely superb -- will definitely come back! read more

An easy 5 stars! I loved eveything about this place. My friend made the reservation a couple of days prior. We instantly got seated upon arrival. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Overall Vibe is relaxing and enjoyable. It was alsmot full and pretty crowded on Friday night. In my visit, where Tanoor takes a few knocks is we were seated right outside their event room which was very loud and made it difficult to hear my friend which I'll let go though! We shared labneh with pita, chicken kabob sandwich and shawarma combo. Labneh was YUM. Very flavorful and so were the main dishes. The sandwich is HUGE and very filling. The chicken is cooked extremely well and with right amount of spices. The food here is A1. This place set the pretty high standard for all other Mediterranean places I want to try, in this city. That being said, I'll still come back to try more things off the menu! I recommend this 10/10 read more

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I have to take my 5 star review back, so it's not misleading. Came back because really liked this place the first time. What a difference! Food was really bad, ordered kafta kabob, and it was so dry and stiff, it was either cooked ahead of time and slightly warmed up before serving or overcooked by a lot! Also, no more life bread baking in the front , and don't call a French fries with some not so tasty sauce- a batata harra. - it is not! Very disappointing! Do not recommend! read more

We have been to their Sammamish location multiple times and finally made it to this location. Their food is just as good here. The service was friendly. We got the Mint Lemonade, it's a must have at Tanoor. We got the Lamb Shish Kabob, and Chicken Shawarma. For sides we got Hummus, and Stuffed Grape Leaves. We loved both the Lamb Shish Kabob, and Chicken Shawarma. The hummus and the stuffed grape leaves were great. We asked if they had a hot sauce and they gave us a spicy homemade sauce, which went great with both the rice and the meat. We love the fresh pita they serve. We finished our meal with Knefeh, we loved it, a great end to our meal. read more

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We decided to try Tanoor for dinner as it was walking distance from the hotel. They give you a lot of food and their food is more bland than rich. The food was fine. Their shish tawook was not as flavorful or lemony as the shish tawook we usually have at Mediterranean Kitchen in Kirkland. However, the servings were generous and the food was fresh. I did like their Babaghanouge and tabouleh. The service was friendly and we felt at home. It was a healthy meal with lots of leftovers. My favorite was the mint lemonade. It was refreshing and hit the spot. The ambiance was nice. Glad we gave it a try! read more

Huge portions, great service and deliciously seasoned food. Came here for dinner based on a friend's recommendation. Originally looking at the menu, I thought the pricing was a bit steep but it's a LOT of food. We ordered the chicken shawarma with the batata harra. While waiting for the food, we almost got full on the pita bread alone. Then the batata harra came out. Crispy and flavorful fries w/ their signature sauce which complemented the fries well. By the time the main entree came out, we were almost too full to eat it. The chicken shawarma comes w a ginormous plate half filled with chicken, half filled w your rice of choice (we got the yellow rice). The rice was fluffy and the chicken was tender. Both super rich in flavor. We really enjoyed our dinner here. I want to come back to try their kabob dishes. read more

Tanoor Seattle - Chicken Shawarma - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is so good! It's located in S LU and street parking is not too hard to find especially if you go toward the lake. I went here for dinner after work on a weekday and met up with a friend. There was basically no wait for a table, which was nice. We got the fries and Shawarma plate to share. Both dishes were super super tasty. I really like the sauces it came with. I also really like how this restaurant gives fresh warm soft and chewy pita bread. service was super nice and food came out quick. This would be a great place for groups. They have a lot of seating overall casual place to have lunch or dinner. It seems like a lot of the corporate employees hang out here after work. Would recommend if you are looking for Lebanese food in the area! read more

Tanoor Seattle - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a dinner reservation on a busy weekday evening and the restaurant was pretty packed when we arrived, but we were seated within a decent amount of time. We ordered the mixed grill for 2-3 so we could try all four meats and 3 appetizers. The appetizers were delicious. Also enjoyed the kabob and lamb, and the chicken was super tender. The only item I was a but let down by was the beef- it came out in really large cubes and was kind of tough to chew through. For dessert you must get a piece of baklava- so decadent and just the right portion. read more

Tanoor Seattle - Mixed Grill For 2-3 - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wow! I wasn't expecting the food to be so good. We just ordered appetizers, but with the pita's being so fresh and tasty, made everything taste so good! We ordered the hummus and the red pepper appetizer. Our friend ordered the lamb with Yellow rice. We shared everything. So good! The restaurant looked like it is one of the "beautiful people" kind of place. You know, young professionals, probably techies. Despite that, food was great! Service was great. Our wait person kept bringing us hot fresh pitas! The restaurant appears to be huge, probably smaller since it was kind I loud. Luckily we were in a booth so it blocked out the noise. Yes, I will be back to try some of the other food! read more

My favorite part is the freshly baked pocket bread. We normally order one of the family style dishes which comes with a few meats and choice of dips and sides. Always enjoyable. Not thrilled about the surprise service charge. Should the restaurant just raises the prices? read more

Tanoor was recommended by a fair few, and given lebanese cuisine is layered and full of flavors, it was a no-brainer to reserve a spot here. I didn't even have to order anything to know this was going to be a memorable meal, as our server promptly brought us out some of their amazing bread with the irresistible za'atar. It reminded me of the 'Samir' bread at Beit Rima in SF. Our thoughtful server brought out some gluten free bread for our friend too, and was very accommodating of him for his other menu choices as well. The muhammara is an excellent blend of dates, tomatoes and peppers, though I wouldn't be averse to it being less sweet to let the other flavors shine thru. Spicy hummus was excellent and if I lived in seattle, I'd be coming here often solo to just have a simple meal of the bread/za'atar/hummus, a timeless meal from area around the fertile crescent. Chicken, falafel and rice were excellent, a blend of white and yellow rice with some lentils sprinkled in, perfectly spiced, served with a generous side of tahini. It felt reminiscent of the homely indian dish of daal-chawal, unsurprising given the common influences in culture and language between the Indian subcontinent and those Arabic and Persian-speaking regions. Sounds like I've found my go to spot for whenever i'm in town, so many mezzes to try. read more

We ordered the grilled meat set. This is definitely of greatest value where we have three different type of mezzes and mixed grilled meat cooked to order. Spicy Hummus: 5/5 Grilled lamb, beef and chicken: flavorful but a bit dry, 4/5 Grilled cheese: 5/5 Cauliflower (fried): 3/5 (a bit too burnt for my taste) Lentil rice: 5/5 Service is fast for us Restaurant is clean but a bit tight in between tables read more

I was recommended to come eat here with a friend, I was not disappointed. The portions are filling and price is affordable. All the dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious! The service was quick and friendly. The ambiance was beautiful, I loved the way the restaurant was decorated. Definitely coming back here with my friends and family for them to try out! read more

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Came here TWICE for birthday celebrations this fall--my own and my friend's. Tanoor is a lovely place that has high ceilings and feels spacious. Wait staff were very friendly, funny, and attentive. But the main reason to come to Tanoor is the food. This is the place to go for super delicious Lebanese cuisine! Loved the fresh-baked pita bread, the olive oil and zataar dip, the vegetarian mezze with fried cauliflower, hummus, falafel, and muhammarah, and the chicken shawarma. Only disappointment was the stuffed grape leaves--they were way too acidic and didn't taste good--but everything else was delish. read more

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Was in town visiting and wanted to get lunch with a friend who worked in the area. Tanoor popped up in my Yelp search and since we all love Mediterranean food, we gave Tanoor a try! I made reservations and this is one of the few restaurants that actually had our table set and ready before we arrived. Tanoor is located on Dexter Ave in the middle of lots of businesses. We all found street parking mid-day with ease. We were seated right when we arrived, though the tables are close together and the booths a bit cramped. The menu is extensive and we decided to go with the family Madhawi (mixed grill plate) for 2-3 people cause it allowed us to sample some meats as well as 3 appetizers, which you could choose any mezze you liked. We also added the halloumi fries and the Arambeet (flash fried cauliflower) cause it looked so good online. *Halloumi Fries - they were long slabs of deep fried halloumi with a sweet sauce over them. It was good but also pretty filling. 4/5 *Flash Fried Cauliflower - served with tahini and spices on top. Exactly as expected. 4/5 *Hummus and Babaghanouge - the dips came with fresh hot pita.. the pitas are doughy. They came out hot but they weren't great. The dips were also very mediocre in flavors. 3/5 *Mixed Grill Plate - came with two types of rice/lentils underneath with veggies cooked into the dish. The mixed grill came with an assortment of meats. The meats were seasoned well though the temperature was a bit uneven. We asked for medium rare and lots of the pieces seemed raw, so they took it back and placed it on the grill a bit longer. The 2nd time everything came out really chewy and well done. I can't say I liked the meats very much after this experience 2/5. The ambiance was nice, with nice decor... the service was good.. the food was very subpar. There's many other Mediterranean places I would venture to before coming to Tanoor again. I can't say I absolutely loved my dishes. Portions are large though so good for large parties. I also find it hard to find any restaurants open for lunch in this area. read more

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My first time here and not only was the food amazing, but the customer service was exceptional! From the fresh and steaming hot pita to the delicious sides and the well seasoned Grilled Plate, everything was exceptional. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the chicken was surprisingly very juicy. I didn't eat the lamb but it was a big hit with my friends. Our server was on top of bringing us hot pita as soon as we ran out and our water stayed refilled. I love the classic decoration and the large layout of the restaurant, which can accommodate large parties. They also have a private prayer room. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back! read more

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Amazing seating and vibe. Super friendly server. Loved all the dishes and the homemade hot sauce. Big portion for take home read more

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I really like the service - Phillip was impeccable and so so nice to our table - we ordered a lot of food and it wasn't cheap - here's what I really loved : the Babaganoush, Salad, Dolmas and Mummahara were excellent - the chicken shawarma plate ( my food was meh!) I had a bite of the lamb chops and they were brilliant! Will I go again? Of course! But I will order very differently read more

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The taste was great! Their apps are amazing, batata herra and arambeet both amazing. Naan was warm and had a good bite. Lahmeh bajeen was ok, meat felt a little undercooked to me and bottom quite soggy, probably would not get again. read more

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The other day someone asked me about Mediterranean spots in town--specifically kebabs--and Tanoor instantly came to mind. This place nails it: authentic, friendly, always fresh, and deliciously halal. It gets busy, but they greet you warmly with coffee and dates. The food? Nonstop deliciousness. Their Lebanese bread is ridiculously addictive--especially dipped in that za'atar oil. Just a heads-up: pace yourself, because their cheesy Fatayir is a must-try, too. Kebabs are on point--flavorful, authentic, and generously portioned with plenty of meat choices. Great vibes all around, plus it's nestled in a neighborhood surrounded by excellent Mexican and Korean food spots, if you're in the mood to mix it up. read more

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Amazing, fresh food with lots of flavor and protein choices. Impressed with how fresh the food is and how much variety is offered on the menu as far as flavor profiles. Would eat here again if I came back to Seattle! The bell pepper dip with pomegranate is out of this world. read more

I was heavily craving Mediterranean food and Tanoor hit the spot. We started with the Cocktail Manoushe and I got the tabbouleh salad with my shawarma plate. The portion size for my shawarma was very generous and I had enough leftover for two more full meals. Their pita is also hot and fresh out the oven and so insanely good. The only item I didn't love was the soft serve (texture was too icy) - everything else knocked it out of the park. Location can be tricky for parking but walkable if you don't mind parking farther away. read more

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We had team lunch at this place and Their chefs choice special unlimited lunch is really amazing n delicious. We really enjoyed their food it was great. I really loved their ambience it's decent and goo. Chicken is really juicy Lamb tender and awesome Pistachios ice cream is really good. Coffee is amazing Drawbacks - their sodas not great! It's too artificial - Deserts are too much sweet n Sugar. Too much mess it's truly too too much - Service is really slow. Took 30 mins to get extra coffee cups - Spoons not well cleaned. I can see dishwashing soap marks read more

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Street parking only. Unlimited fresh pita! Tried the chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, hummus, and baba ghanoush and they were all pretty good. Some of the menu items come with a free side, like the shawarma platters, so check those out if you want to try more items. Service can be kind of slow but they were nice and brought us several rounds of pita refills. read more

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambience - great all around! They give you so much food, you definitely get your money's worth no matter what you order. My friend and I both ordered the Chicken Shawarma, which was delicious and super filling, and while we were waiting for our entrees to come out, we went to town on the pita and hummus, which were excellent as well. Everything was freshly made so came out very warm which I loved and all the flavors together made for a lovely meal. I swear I ate a LOT but ended up having to pack half my entree to go because the serving was an extra extra large haha! Our server treated us to free iced tea because the kitchen had accidentally made extra, which was the cherry on top. She was super friendly and made sure to check up on us during our meal. They've really got customer service down here which is impressive to see. I'd absolutely come back here for more! read more

Tanoor Seattle - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been to both the Seattle and Bellevue locations, and I've noticed the same charmingly confusing pattern: the food tends to bounce between excellent and average like it's on some kind of odd-even schedule. I'm not sure what's causing it, but it's almost impressively inconsistent. My usual order is the family platter with sides. On my first visit to the Seattle branch, I was genuinely blown away: the chicken was unbelievably juicy, flavorful, and honestly some of the best I've had in a long time. Then came the next visit... and it was a complete plot twist. The chicken was dry, the shawarma sandwich was a bit burnt, and the lamb was tougher than expected. Same menu, totally different outcome. The pattern then started repeating in both the locations. 8 visits so far, and the score is 3-Excellent vs. 5-Average. That said, there are some true consistent winners: the halloumi fries are rich and delicious, and the cauliflower seriously outstanding (huge compliment coming from a ferocious meat eater like myself). And the free flatbread with zaatar dip... I could happily show up just for that part alone. Service is always excellent. The staff seem genuinely kind, polite and upbeat, and the ambience is great too. The Seattle location feels especially high-end, and the live oven baking fresh flatbreads as you walk in is such a nice touch... feels like a warm embrace and puts you in a happy-hungry mood. I'd just encourage management to dig into the root cause of the food inconsistency (and yes, it's a very consistently inconsistency). Fix that, and I'm confidently handing over 5 stars on my next visit. read more

Best Mediterranean food I've had in a while, first off let's talk about the space and ambiance, as soon as you walk in, you see an open space lots of room and great decor throughout the place. Next, they have fresh hot pita for free and it comes with an olive oil or some type of oil, piping hot and the server kept bringing more and more. Now, onto the food, I ordered the shish tawook and turmeric rice, with this you get a side, you can choose fries but please don't, get the babagounsh (eggplant dip) wow, the best babagonush I've ever had. You can choose any cold app or fries as a side. My meal was around $24-28 and the portions were SO generous. My friend had the lamb gyro and she really enjoyed her meal as well. I can't wait to be back, they have affogato as well can't wait to try the other dishes! So glad that this place is here! read more

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The chicken shawarma was amazing and the best I've had yet! I got the combo yellow and lentil rice and the Batata Harra fries as a side, both were delicious. The cheese fatayir was very good too! The service was great and the portion sizes are larger than expected. The ambiance and decor are beautiful as well. Our server was very friendly and gave us a free slushy drink and a mint lemonade which made our day! read more

Tanoor Seattle - Chicken Shawarma, Batata Harra, Cheese Fatayir - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

everything, and i mean everything, was so good here! and at such a great value too! came friday evening, and it was quite busy! fyi, you can make resos online! we were seated right away. the restaurant is very big and has several booths and tables for small groups. the menu is expansive, there's something for everyone, even vegetarians. i highly recommend ordering the mezze medley to share, you get a choice of 5 apps, and we ended up getting some spicy hummus, baba ghanouge, labneh, halloumi fries, arambeet (fried cauliflower), spinach fatayir, and stuffed grape leaves. the apps were all shareable portions, enough for at least 4 people! do not sleep on the arambeet, because it was so flavorful and so well done, i could come back just for that to be honest. the dips were all great, especially with the warm, fresh pita. didn't particularly enjoy the spinach fatayir as much, it was actually more tart than it was savory. we also got the beef/lamb shawarma. it was delicious, and the portions, again were definitely large and shareable! we also really loved our drinks. the mint lemonade was really good, the mint was fresh and the drink was like a slushy consistency, very refreshing. the rumman lemonade was also delicious, the orange blossom flavor really shines through, and it's sweet but not too sweet. read more

Tanoor Seattle - Mezze Medley - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love Lebanese cuisine, and always appreciate finding a new spot to put in my rotation. I very glad the family that owns Tanoor restaurant has expanded from its original eastside location and now has a very nice location in South Lake Union THE ROSES: Lovely, large and attractive dining space. The staff is very efficient and pleasant. The food is very authentic and very delicious. I am particularly impressed with their Kofta Kebab; it's very moist and flavorful. I generally avoid ordering it because in lesser restaurants it tends to be dry; Tandoor has a very careful kitchen! Portions are very generous; plan on either sharing or taking home leftovers. I am particularly happy with the pita bread; it's baked fresh - you get it literally moments after it's come out of the oven, so be careful - it's hot! The pita bread is also complimentary (this is a welcome change from so many Seattle restaurants that now charge for bread!), but be careful not to fill up on the bread before your meal arrives! Another treat is their tea and coffee service; it's a treat for the eye as well as the palate. Tea and Turkish coffee are served in lovely Middle-eastern cups on ornate platters and a nice selection of cream and sweeteners. Drinking from these elegant serving trays makes you feel you're in the tent of a Sultan! THE THORNS: Being in the city, parking is limited to street parking (which can be a challenge in some neighborhoods, but I must admit I had no problem finding a nearby parking spot). Some entrees seem a bit spendy, but there are ample choices in the sub - $20 and $30 ranges. This is just me but I am also rather annoyed with the 5% 'Service Charge' they tack onto the bill. They include on the menu a URL where they explain the reasoning behind their choice. I would prefer they just raise their prices 5% and leave me out of the discussion about how the region's goofy labor and tip laws are impacting restaurants. I also don't appreciate the way they (like a lot of other restaurants) helpfully calculate the tip for you on the bill, but they base it on the cost of the meal PLUS the sales tax PLUS the aforementioned Service Charge. I think that's rather deceptive; it's a sneaky way to pad the tip - fortunately I can do math in my head I'll calculate my own tip, thank you very much. ROSE OR THORN (depending on your outlook) - Tanoor is alcohol-free. If you want a drink with your meal, you're out of luck, Sparky. Personally I would love a nice glass of Retsina with my meal, but I respect the fact that most observant Muslims don't drink, and when you're traveling in the Middle East, access to alcohol isn't a given. The food here is so good, I honestly don't miss the booze! Also, Tanoor is a VERY 'Family Friendly' restaurant. They have a great kid's menu and give the littles a set of complimentary crayons to occupy themselves. As a result, you can expect lots of families and (sometimes) noisy kids underfoot. Whether this is a rose or thorn is up to you. THE VERDICT: Little annoyances and inconveniences aside, Tanoor is a superb restaurant with cuisine that will keep you coming back. Heartily recommend! read more

Their food is awesome they take a while to bring it but that's all okay because the food is always fresh read more

Tanoor Seattle - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So impressed. Started with the FRESHEST, fluffiest, most delicious pita served at the beginning of the meal with a z'aatar herb dipping oil. Every component of the meal following were amazing. Babaganoush ($6 for side size) and Batata Harra fries (GET THIS) were brought out after (starters?) - fries were topped with a lovely garlicky paste (toum) and a side of spicy Harra. The babaganoush was nice and smoky and creamy with a generous drizzling of olive oil on top. Then we got our mains - the chicken shawarma plate ($23) was humongous. I don't think I've seen a larger chicken or rice mound in one portion before. Kafta sandwich ($16) was also delicious - tender and flavorful kabob in yummy sauces and fresh veggies in a pita. Absolutely beautiful interior. Our server was so cool, I wish I got her name. read more

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