Want yo wait for over 30 mins post getting a massage order ready ? Welcome to Tanoor! Pathetic experience And wrong order as well! Pls avoid at all costs read more

Fantastic, authentic Lebanese food. The food is very fresh and prepared fast. The dining room is large, clean and has a great vibe. Staff are always polite and attentive. We love coming here for lunch. 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

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

I have been to Tanoor a few times, this time however we had some bags on our chairs and I think the waiter thought we had more people coming so we waited maybe like 40 minutes until someone noticed and that was a miscommunication but still a bit dissapointing. However, other times I've come the service is usually great. The food was great the spicy lamb is flavorful however it is pretty heavy handed with the vegetables and less so on the meat. The warak dawali/dolma is OK, no meat served cold with laban. The hummus and pita were great and always fresh. The chicken mishweh was good too lots of bone and everything comes out hot. Dessert wise, the knafeh is a frozen ready made and theyre pretty heavy handed on the sugar simple syrup so quality wise not the best and if you are used to fresh knafeh I would skip its microwaved and gets rubbery fast. The Turkish coffee was great though and definitely needed after all that food! Price wise I would say the entrees are fair however the appetizers/sides are way too inflated for the serving size and can add up quick. Atmosphere and decor was great I would recommend going later at night the lamps make the room so warm and cozy. I always recommend making reservations because in there 3 times I visited it was always busy with large groups. Overall, the spiced lamb was phenomenal and I would come back for that alone. read more

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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

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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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

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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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

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

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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I had bookmarked this spot last November with goals of going there before the new year that didn't happen! I finally went there for lunch recently and was very impressed with everything from the ambiance to the service. The food spoke for itself - best dishes we ordered were the halloumi fries, babaganoush, and fried cauliflower. I was hoping the shakshuka was going to be more runny egg than chopped tomatoes, so that was the one dish that was underwhelming considering it is what initially drew me to this restaurant. The labneh was also a little bit saltier than I would have hoped for, but maybe it was a fluke on the day I was there. The surprise standout was the fresh pita served before our dishes came out - which they replenished when the entrees were served! The Turkish coffee was presented so beautifully and was decadent. We didn't have room for dessert this time but I have added the Nutella dish to my list of things to try! read more

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This place is a Lebanese / Mediterranean restaurant located in Westlake / SLU area, located in good location to the lake and a lot of the tech offices. I went here with some friends on a Sunday dinner and it was fairly packed. They asked for reservations but we didn't have a reservation but we were still able to be seated immediately. We got the mixed grill for 2-3 and chose arambeet (cauliflowers), muhammara (red pepper dip), and cheese fatayir for the sides, and also added the batata harra as an appetizer as a lot of people ordered and enjoyed that. The mixed grill for 2-3 is way more than enough even for 3 people, so I would round down the size on the mixed grill. If you have 4 people, the mixed grill for 2-3 is more than enough, especially if you consider getting other stuff on top. The mixed grill contains beef kabob, lamb kabob, shish tawook, and kafta kabob. The meat here is decent, with some parts that were a bit overly burnt. I enjoyed the lamb the most, while the kafta is surprisingly dry. We got half yellow rice half grilled vegetables for the variety. The arambeet was very delicious yet heavy with the spices and sauce, and the muhammara was excellent to pair with the starter pita bread and olive oil at the beginning. The cheese fatayir was also fairly heavy yet delicious. The batata harra has some toum on top of the fries plus a spicy dipping sauce on the side. This one is pretty good, even though I normally do not get fries, and it would be especially excellent pairing it with an alcoholic beverage. Service is good as water refills are frequent. However, as we enjoyed the last bits of the meal, it felt like they were rushing us out since they started taking away plates fairly quickly, even though there is no chance a new customer would dine in since it was about 15 minutes before closing. They could have cleared out other unoccupied tables' dishes first. read more

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AMAZING food. That's it. Stopped by this place for a group dinner and we arranged for a Chef's Special arrangement. We did not know what we signed up for but we all wrapped up with our tummies over stuffed with some delicious food being served all the time. As part of the chef's special arrangement, we got their hummus, baba ghanoush, garlic fries, their freshly made pita, cheese pita, spinach pita, falafel & cauliflower plate served with rice and salad, chicken kebab plate & lamb kebab plate. Trust me when I say that EVERYTHING we ordered was beyond amazing. Food tasted fresh and definitely was made with love and passion. Portions were huge and plan on sharing meals here. Their pita is superb and is freshly made right when you walk in. The chef's arrangement is super economical for big groups and I found it cheaper as compared to their a la carte menu which is a tad bit expensive. They have a huge space for indoor seating and then have a private space as well. This place can accommodate large groups but can be busy over weekend. Service is quick and the food is outstanding. I highly recommend this place to have a good hearty meal. read more

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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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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

Tanoor has some fire food, in a pretty convenient location. The space is large and airy while still being quite intimate which is nice. Arrived for a weekday dinner, and it was pretty packed. We were seated immediately anyway. We ordered the rumman lemonada and blackberry soda which were both really good. As for food, the portions are super generous, so we got 2 appetizers + 1 main for 3 people to share. We got the spinach fatayir, the arambeet and the shawarma combo with Babaghanouge. The spinach fatayir was pretty good, only complaint being that the pomegranate molasses inside makes it super tart and a bit too much for anyone who doesn't like sour. I've had the cheese fatayir during a previous visit and would definitely recommend that one over the spinach. The arambeet is honestly my favorite. The cauliflower is perfectly cooked and has the delicious sauce and flavor coating everything. The shawarma combo was also yummy! Comes with chicken, beef, and lamb drizzled with sauce and veggies, plus an extra tin of garlicky sauce. The whole dish is pretty standard and yummy. Babaghanouge was yummy as well! There's larger chunks of eggplant in the dip which could make it hard to just scoop with the pita, but overall very yummy. Would recommend to everyone even people who don't like eggplant (me) Service was okay! They give free pita which is fresh and hot from the oven and so so fluffy and good. I think it was a bit too busy for our server, as he didn't come by to check much, and we had to flag him down after ~20/30 minutes of being done to get our check. Overall, love this place, would definitely come again to try their rest of their delicious menu. read more

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

I've been to the Sammamish location and heard they had another location right in Seattle! My best guy friend and I had a great time! Our server was SO amazing - kudos to him for such a friendly demeanor, warm approach and patience as a whole! My buddy and I got a variety of things; 2 appetizers, entrees, and drinks. Tanoor is also famous for their pita bread (the BEST) that comes with an olive oil sesame dip! I recommend their Muhammara appetizer, it's a reddish dip that tastes so delicious! Their lemonadas (drinks) were superb, we got the Rumman lemonada! I also recommend the Mint Lemonada! Their entrees are tasty and the Turkish coffee is amazing! Lots of people peak around dinner time and their ambiance is so beautiful; the art, chandeliers and brightness are really appealing. This location is also in a quiet part of SLU :) read more

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Best PITA I have ever had! Out of the world! My wife is a huge middle eastern food fan and in our next visit to Seattle, this will be the first stop. I ordered Veggie feast for myself and it was worth it. Every dish on the platter was excellent, I filled myself up with all hot pita right outta oven with sesame dip, I didn't really have enough room to finish the dips. Packed all of it for next day and it tasted wonderful. MUST EAT IN SEATTLE!!! Tip: No liquor is served here. Enjoy some hot mint tea. read more

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Spicy duck was incredible, the pita was delicious and warm when it came out, and the service was excellent. Not to mention the ambiance was great. read more

Great service and vibes. We went as a group of 4 and each got different variations of the shawarma dishes. First off, the bread that they give you to start off is so good - super soft and hot. When we wanted extra bread, our waiter was super friendly and got us more and even gave us some to go. I got the chicken and beef shawarma - the meat was super tender, juicy, and flavorful. We also got some appetizers. I got the Muhammara for the first time and it was so tasty - I loved how fresh, sweet, and tangy the red pepper dip was. read more

Ordered take out from Tanoor while staying in the area. The food was delicious and delivery was efficient. Next time we would love to dine in since I've heard the interior is beautiful. Highly recommend. read more

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

I always order too much food as usual. My favorite thing is their fresh pitas and dips. I just tried their half chicken and that's something I'll probably order again. read more

This was my first time actually eating at Tanoor, got takeout once before, and definitely not the last. I'm obsessed with the batata harra fries got the arambeet plate and the dajaj mishweh which had a large bone but truly some of the best chicken I've ever had- soft, moist, and flavorful! Food was excellent overall! Our server was super friendly and kind and service was pretty quick. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Tanoor Seattle - Batata Harra - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A delicious spot for Lebanese eats tucked away in SLU -- the inside is bright, airy, and surprisingly large. I've stopped by for both lunch and dinner, and it generally tends to be busier at dinnertime. I appreciate that they have a decent number of vegetarian options. All the dishes have hefty portions, so I had plenty leftover for lunch the next day. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and I'd totally come back! The give you warm, fresh pita complimentary with a dipping oil. The labneh is DELICIOUS. The halloumi fries were SO. GOOD. The falafel is so flavorful and I thought the yellow rice was really unique! All of their entrees come with a mezze side, so it was a great way to try a bunch of things for the table. read more

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My friend and I went in on about 4pm on a Monday, we were sat quickly, there was no music which was a little bit awkward when about 15 minutes into being sat another couple came and we could hear every word they said. The place started to fill up at about 5pm, we got 4 appetizers to share, everything was amazing! They had delicious gluten free naan, and almost everything on the menu could be accommodated for celiacs. Our server was nice, we didn't get his name but he had earrings, and he was very soft spoken. We weren't checked in on very often, so when we wanted to leave it took a while to get someones attention, but that wasn't an issue because we had more time to clean our plates. Amazing dinner! read more

Food is amazing, perfect for large groups especially if you're going for their buffet style. Service was also amazing, and waiters are more than happy to explain things on the menu for you. The mint lemonade was refreshing and the portions were great! Seating was a bit tight but we made it work. Also a good place to bring vegetarians and vegans! read more

Just ordered for lunch and THIS is a $5 piece of baklava? Really? Waste of money and overpriced restaurant if this is how they treat their portions read more

Tanoor Seattle - Baklava - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tanoor is a great place with solid portions, great ambiance, and tasty food. Whether you eat meat or not, the menu caters to everyone. Give it a shot, you won't regret it. read more

This review is a Togo review. I got that lamb shawarma , that came with some spicy fries, a fried cheese thing, baklava sampler, extra bread and an extra side of plain fries. I'm really glad I got the extra bread. We fed three people on this to our stomachs breaking point. In retrospect I'd probably skip the cheese thing and just get a plain fry instead of the masala fries. The meat and rice mix was so good though. Well worth it and quick service and. It was a quick 5 minute walk from our hotel. read more

Freshly made pita!! So soft and perfect for the dips that come with your order. We got the lamb kebab and gyro plate. The lamb was super tender and the gyro was great as well. For dips we got the spicy hummus and labneh. One fun surprise was the halloumi fries with pomegranate drizzle. I would skip the fatayir since the meal already comes with a lot of bread. The portions are also generous and we had a lot to take home. read more

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Loved the food! You get started complimentary warm pitas and they keep coming - all you want! Things we got and you cannot go wrong with - Beef and Lamb Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma, Lebaneh. Meet so tender and spiced just right. Lebanah so creamy - we just gobbled it right up! Food was gone in minutes. Our 4 yr old who can be very picky went right for the meat and ate very well! In other notable considerations - ambience very wam and peaeful. Service was quick and friendly and they also offered my son some crayons and a coloring sheet. They do also have a kids menu which is very helpful and reasonably priced. They do not have parking but there is plenty street parking which might be hard to get at peak hours - so plan accordingly. Location is pretty great as well - heart of SLU and closr to the water! Overall - I am very happy with this new find and hope to be back again! Great place for big groups to share food. Portion sizes are wholesome. We spent $46 including 18% tip for one entree and one kids meal which is a little on the higher end but not compaining as the food was amazing! read more

This was a delicious feast that we had for dinner! We were on the look out for some Mediterranean food and found this Lebanese restaurant nearby. We ordered the Family Mashawi Mixed Grill which comes with beef kabob, lamb kabob, Shish Tawook & Kafta kabob, three veggie appetizers, toum, tzatziki, and rice. It's a great deal if you have company and we loved the variety of items we got to try. We also got the Chicken Shawarma Plate, which is one of my favorite Mediterranean orders. Overall, a solid spot for authentic Lebanese/Mediterranean food in Seattle. read more

Tanoor Seattle - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great ambiance, the server was friendly, stayed here for a little while to enjoy my lamb skewers. Top notch Mediterranean food, I will come back for sure! read more

Tanoor Seattle - Lebanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Amazing service, super accommodating, delicious and authentic food! We had a toddler and other kids in our party and the ambience felt welcoming for all people and parties. read more

Love this place and the moment you walk in and see the fresh pita bread rising up all puffy in the fire oven at the entrance it'll raise the excitement level up a notch. The menu is huge and they've got a lot to choose from. Our fav is the beef shish kebab made with grilled Top Sirloin, tomato, onion, parsley, tzat- ziki with yellow rice and a side of babaghanouge. We also enjoy the Chicken Shawarma with tomato, onion, parsley, tahini, toum with yellow rice. For a side dish or appetizer get the batata harra that are fresh hand cut French fries topped with toum and Aleppo pepper, served with a side of tanoor signature Batata Harra sauce. The server we had was great and the ambiance is lively. Don't forget to order a minty slushy lemonade! read more

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One of the best pitas I've had, and its unlimited! The spicy hummus is really delicious, as is the fries that pairs really well with the toum on top. The mixed grill for 2-3 comes with 4 kinds of meats: beef, lamb, chicken, and a mixed beef/lamb. I'm not a big lamb meat fan, but my favorite was by far the lamb, delicious and tender. In the pics are only the mixed grill for 2-3 and a salad, which was plenty of food for 4 people. I'll be back read more

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

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