Tarbush Kitchen

Best Dolma and Shawarma ever! Very relaxing and quiet environment, will be coming back.read more

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant given all the highly positive reviews. To…read morebe clear - this is for the restaurant, not the market. Service - 1 star. After being the only two sitting in the restaurant for 10 minutes, someone brought us menus. Another 10 later, they came back for our order. It was a tad frustrating because an item I wanted to order had a well-worn sticker blocking it out. Placed our food and drink order. Several minutes later, someone different came from the back and said one of the two items was also not available. So another item was chosen. Drinks were not delivered (tea and a water) until the food came 20 minutes later. And the water was a tiny 8-ounce bottle of water. 1.5 hours and we were the only diners. That says something. Food - Of what we could order, the chicken tikka was good but not amazing. 4 stars. The lamb kabob was amazingly bland and tough. So disappointing as I typically love lamb. 2 stars. The hummus was thin and tasted too sour with no flavor dimension to it. Was it old? Better hummus has a slight nutty flavor to it and this needed more garlic. 3 stars. Rice actually had decent flavor. 4 stars. We had both the pistachio and walnut baklava. As a baklava connoisseur, the walnut was far better flavor and texture but both seemed dry and old. Bread was okay. When I look at the number or reviews from those in CA or OR with less than 5 reviews on their account (all giving 5 stars) - it seems clear that people want free baklava or hot tea, as they advertise at the table when you sit down. But they need to read your review first before getting the token item. I have better ethics and higher standards than that. Maybe the restaurant section is on the slide. For a $20 entree, not worth it. There is better in Boise.

Pita bread - fresh out of the oven

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Lamb Kebab

Mazzah Mediterranean Grill

3.8(272 reviews)

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Alright, let's talk about why this isn't a full five stars- because when it comes to flavor, Mazzah…read moreMediterranean Grill is easily one of the best Mediterranean spots in Boise, hands down. A friend of mine practically lives here- every other day, like clockwork- and the last time I joined, he ordered a full mezze-style spread that felt straight out of the Mediterranean coast: impossibly creamy hummus, cool and garlicky tzatziki, perfectly seasoned kebabs, fresh veggies, warm pita... dish after dish, each one better than the last. This is a casual, no-frills kind of place- so don't come expecting anything overly polished or upscale. The missing star from others? It's purely about the ambiance. But the food? That's a full five. What really shines is the quality, the authenticity, and the consistency. Everything tastes fresh, vibrant, and nourishing- the kind of meal that feels both indulgent and genuinely good for you. Add in friendly, welcoming service, and it's easy to see why people keep coming back.

Stopped for a lunchtime salad. The Greek salad looked attractive. I am allergic to peppers and I…read moresaw the staff putting that on my order. When the salad arrived, there was a big pepperoncini front and center. At least half of the romaine leaves had brown edges. No excuse for that in my opinion.

Current menu

Gyro salad

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Falafel wrap, traditional style. With tahini and hot sauce!

Zullee Mediterranean Grill - Meridian

4.3(178 reviews)

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I'm Lebanese and I grew up eating this cuisine. My wife and I ate here for dinner and enjoyed…read morewholeheartedly the food and atmosphere. We had the Greek fries, lamb souvlaki, chicken shawarma, Greek salad, Greek yellow rice, and cardamon tea. No complaints from us. We will be back. I rate the experience 9 out of 10.

Awesome lamb kabobs and pita bread with hummus. Also, the cucumber soda is unique and delicious!read more

Kitchen

Taziki & Pita*

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The Goodness Land

4.3(242 reviews)

3.5 mi

This place is delicious! I stumbled upon it randomly, and I was craving some Mediterranean food,…read morewhich isn't the best in Boise... I'm glad I tried it. I was not disappointed. I got the #26 platter. A must try! The meat kebab were all tasty, juicy, and delicious. Rice was good. The falafel was exceptionally good! So soft yet crunchy outside. Right next door, they sell desserts and coffee! They have a large assortment of delicious Turkish treats. Must try as well. I will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu!

This is only for a chicken shawarma dish I ordered. We came right as they opened on a holiday. We…read moredecided to get our dishes to go since I had a flight to catch. The people who worked here were really kind and accommodating. It felt super authentic too with the music. We waited for a bit, which was fine with us. We enjoyed sitting on some of the lower ground seating. My shawarma was had a bit too much sauce for my taste, but was fine otherwise. If I was in the area, I'd be interested in trying different things from their menu.

Dolma

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Food Land Market

4.4(72 reviews)

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Foodland market is the Real Deal! My friend told me about…read morethis place when I mentioned I needed to find a ME market to pick up some filo and rose water for baklawa. We went together and I was excited the moment I stepped in the door..smelled just like my mother's kitchen! We shared the "family platter for 2" - the pillowy flatbread made me so happy, the shawarma, the falafel, the hummus.. EVERYTHING tasted like home and every bite was delicious and I savored it all The grocery selection is extensive and I picked up what I needed with a plan to go back soon.

Limited parking. Market and eating area are clean. Natural lighting…read more Cooks were friendly and had smiles on their faces. Staff up in the front were a bit opposite. No greeting and sort of seemed like they didnt want to be there. Not rude though. Food is delicious. Falafel were flavorful, crispy, but not dry. The hummus was almost smooth. The pita had a little stale texture. It's pretty pricy, but we'd come back if we were craving it. Oh yeah, the market is great too.

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Kabob House

4.5(419 reviews)

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Swung by Kabob House for lunch one day when we were at the Boise Aquarium. I saw Afghan food with…read moregreat reviews so we figured we'd try it out! I had never had Afghan food before but it was delicious. It reminded me of a middle ground between Indian food and Greek food. There was kebab meat, skewer beef, skewer lamb, but we had it with butter chicken and a huge naan that took up almost half the table! The restaurant seemed to be authentically decorated. They served bottled beverages including the water which we didn't mind. The staff was very friendly. They were kind to my baby and brought a high chair for her. I also noticed they were very thorough on cleaning. I'd recommend this to anyone in Boise.

As I entered, I enjoyed the decorations. There was about 4 tables already seated, so plenty of open…read moreseats. I was seated right away. I ended up order beef kabob, tea, and a lentil dish (since the soup was not available). Food was solid. The portions were a bit off, salad too small, hummus side small, way too much rice, but overall it was tasty. The lentil dish was delicious. The tea was wonderful, and a wonderful portion, but the last cup or so was a bit too steeped and not tasty. Service was interesting. First off I came in, said table for 1, but owner pointed to his stomach and mine and said for 2? I chuckled but I was not expecting this. It was a very laid back service. When I got my tea, I requested a spoon for tea, but he said there already was sugar added. I didn't wanna argue, so I just drank it as is. Overall, solid food. Had a lot of regulars and to go orders. So I was happy with the visit.

2 Family Style Kabob

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Tea

Kosta's Taverna

4.8(165 reviews)

11.1 mi

Food was excellent and we met Mr Kostas. A Greek immigrant…read morecame to America to bring us a taste of the Mediterranean. We had the Kefta beef and lamb pita, hummus, falafel and Ice cream Baklava. Everything was excellent.

Wow, this is truly a sad experience…read more Kostas called me back, and I apologized for the rating and explained what happened with the nice young woman I had spoken with. She was understanding and took my catering order about 5 minutes later. Then the owner called me, clearly upset about the rating. I tried to apologize again and explain what had happened, but unfortunately, he hung up on me. Before I could finish. I was honestly shocked and disappointed by the way the situation was handled. The post was gone by the time he called back and I corrected my mistake. Too bad it wasn't a mistake. Do better. I'm sure you won't talk that way to my husband.

Bathroom hallway tinge tight for wheelchair but doable if u ask for chairs to be removed

Broiler appetizer with chicken and beef skewers, lamb and chorizo.

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Idaho Falafel

4.6(5 reviews)

3.5 mi

Just drove over to try. Super nice and amazing falafel with some good veggies in it. Great flavor,…read moretexture and all around deliciousness Thanks, we will be back! Shoot, had to edit, got a shawarma to try too. OMG delicious!!!!

I visited Idaho Falafel when it parked was in a lot near my house. The first time I tried to visit,…read morethey had closed early. The second time, I made sure to go earlier in the day. I was very excited to try the falafel in particular, which I had heard great reviews about. I ordered the Gyro Plate with a side of Falafel. Based on the photo menu, I expected the falafel to come with some kind of a dipping sauce. I also ordered a side of garlic sauce for my gyro meat. The owner Mohammed was very friendly and outgoing. I enjoyed speaking with him. There was another gentleman working with him, who was cooking in the back. Mohamed answered all of my questions. One of the things I wanted to know before I ordered was if they were using one of the popular brands of gyro meat such as Kronos, which and you can purchase just about anywhere. I was told they did not. I was impressed to see that this business serves Coke from Mexico. I commented on that to Mohammed, including that I haven't had real Coke since I was a teenager. He insisted on giving me one to drink while I wait. It was excellent! My food came out fairly quickly. I drove home and opened the box to discover that the cook forgot to give me any sauce for my falafel, nor was there any garlic sauce. I really enjoyed the gyro meat. The falafel was pretty good but needed a little more seasoning, as did the hummus. The small salad had good flavor. I did not care for the pita bread. It was very thin and seemed a bit dry. I've been postponing my review in hopes of being able to revisit this business and try some more of their food, but it's been a while since I've seen them around. I'm hoping they will see this review and let me know if they have a new location.

Come try what gave Falafel Co it's name!

Try our Baklava sweets!

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Falafel wraps are our favorite!

ROMiÓS Greek and Italian Restaurant

4.4(270 reviews)

5.2 mi

Food was great! It's close to home. And the people are nice! The setting is good too!read more

Romiós never disappoints me and my family. They always serves great, delicious food. My server was…read morevery nice, helpful and fast. Outside patio dining area where my family and I sat was clean. I always take all my family and friends who are from out of town to come and have dinner here. Thank you for great food

Dessert menu

Cup Chicken Lemon Rice Soup

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Beef Lasagna

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Nour B.

5 years ago

Tarbush kitchen is amazingly delicious! this restaurant is pretty hidden around overland and Curtis but 10/10 recommend going there if you have the chance too! you come in greeted, the employees make you feel very welcome into the restaurant which i find very sweet!! they have amazing dishes that just make your mouth water from the name!!!!! if i were able to i would come eat here every day and second of my life, they have amazing service great employees and the manager is extremely sweet and friendly. the decor inside are very unique and interesting they have beautiful pictures hanging from the walls that have great meanings to them! this restaurant is just great overall from the decorations, seatings, to the food obviously, their hummus, dolma, eggplant salad are to die for. my favorite out of the whole menu would be Mshakal Iraqi it's this kebab, chicken and falafel dish with hummus and salad on the side definitely coming back! read more

Jasmine R.

7 years ago

I'm always on the hunt for great Middle Eastern food and this place did not disappoint. The eggplant salad is seriously out of this world, I can't even imagine what they put in it to make it taste like that. We brought two extra servings home with us to have with dinner. The chicken shawarma had so much flavor and was nice and moist due to the chicken thighs that were used and the delicious garlic sauce. The bread was toasted as well, which is a nice touch. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Robert G.

6 years ago

We have had the pleasure of both eating-in & take-out 5-x's so far, and each time the food was amazing & the service was a pleasure. We will be keeping Tarbush on our short-list of favorite restaurants! Enjoy!! read more

Mac M.

3 years ago

I love this place. I was truly sad when I saw that it was no longer on Overland. And super grateful when I noticed the one on Broadway much better location on Broadway. read more

Lora B.

3 years ago

Food is great. Family that runs the Tarbush is warm, welcoming and helpful. Love having them in our neighborhood.

Todd G.

4 years ago

The place is closed for repairs. I can't give a review on the food as no one was in the building.

Alba S.

2 years ago

The foods was amazing, freshly made in house. Very clean. Wonderful, friendly service.

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