Great healthy food. We eat it almost every day! We have tried almost everything they prepare and…read morehave not been disappointed.

I love this place. I've been eating their food since they used to be at the New Orleans farmers…read moremarket many many years ago. They are Turkish owners and chefs and their recipes are fantastic. Their food is fresh, wholesome, and healthy. It's great value. I don't think they use any preservatives and they also support other local businesses such as Mona 's and our local honey place. I love how they have now settled into this brick and mortar location and expanded the place to offer seating for lunch. They have reusable silverware and a microwave and it's just a lovely spot for a quick afternoon lunch break if you're in the area. And then you can get some food to go and take it home with you for later.

Albasha seemed to offer a lighthearted and fun atmosphere, with large glass windows, televisions,…read moreand soft background entertainment that make the space feel both casual and inviting. The music added an interesting touch to the overall dining experience. The service was fairly good--our waitress was polite and checked in periodically, though she did disappear for stretches of time, which us in a left a bit of a gap in attentiveness. But, when she returned, she was helpful and accommodating. The food was very enjoyable overall. One standout was the Lebanese tea, which, even without the pine nuts, had a great flavor and was a highlight of the meal. Most of the dishes were flavorful and well-prepared, though the chicken in the Shawarma plate was a little dry. Despite that, the generous portions and authentic flavors made the meal satisfying. Lastly, I believe this place delivers a welcoming ambience, friendly service with room for a little more consistency, and delicious food with a few small areas for improvement. I'd gladly return, especially for the tea and the relaxed atmosphere.

I've been going to Albasha for a long time and I've been a creature of habit for most of that time…read moreuntil last week. I always get Chicken Schwarma plate or salad, and it's always good no matter the location. Last week I stepped outside my norm and got the Mujadarah rice and it was fantastic. However, I ordered it take out from the Highway 21 location. The caramelized onions were to die for. I looked up recipes to try it on my own and was pleased to see it was very low ingredients. So that said; I ordered the Mujadarah again at the Highway 190 location to go last night. I was so disappointed when it didn't come with any onions on top, it changed the whole flavor dynamic of the dish and I was pretty bummed. For a five ingredient item, ya gotta have all the ingredients!

I usually have great experiences at Albasha. This was my first time at this location. It was clean…read moreand not very busy. I ordered a water, the waitress brought out a tea. I didn't say anything. Then we ordered an appetizer as well as two entrees. She forgot the appetizer completely. My gyro plate was cold and my fiancé's shrimp Alfredo had four (4) shrimp total and not much pasta. She only brought out two (2) pieces of pita bread, which we finished quickly. She never checked on us after bringing the food out, and we sat there for about 10-15 minutes wanting more pita bread. By the time she came back, we asked for a box and the check. We really wanted to try a dessert but figured it wasn't worth the trouble at that point. I ended up bringing the check to the register myself because she had sat at a table on the other side of the restaurant, talking to two people. She didn't say anything as we paid and left.

We are used to eating at Albashas in Baton Rouge which is amazing but we decided to try this one on…read morethe way out of town... the ambiance is nice it's very clean and bathrooms are well maintained. The service was very good but unfortunately the food was super bland. The dressing on the salad was not the same as the original and tasted like they may have used old pre/peeled garlic. The pasta that's usually is super flavorful was also super bland. The chicken was dry and zero seasoning. Gyros was okay but it's hard to mess that up. If you are expecting same good Albashas as Baton Rouge you will be disappointed. I only have 3 stars for the service and ambiance.

Oh I wanted to love this so bad. I've had very very good middle eastern food and this just wasn't…read morehitting. Everything seemed to lack seasoning except the chicken sajji, but it took forever to come out. Besides the chicken I had lamb shawarma, tabouli, hummus, and rice. The lamb really seemed to have no seasoning at all on it, and tasted similar to previously frozen, boiled meat. It was served with a side of tahini that had the consistency of skim milk and tasted like water. I'm actually not certain it was tahini the more I think about it. Rice was ok and tabouli was actually the most flavorful thing we ordered. Hummus lacked a lot of flavor. Prices were not reasonable either. If I'm being honest, I think that they're in a pickle and skimping customers on ingredients by making things stretch (hence the water tahini mixture) and highly inflated prices.

The food is incredible and large portions. I love the Shish Tawook wrap. The chicken in the wrap…read moreis charred to perfection and coated in To.um ( Lebanese Garlic Sauce) is beyond fantastic. I love there food. The rice was exquisite. We highly recommend it. My husband loves the David Basha plate.

Went for Happy Hour from 4-6pm. Hummus was really smooth and the Pita bread was super fresh. They…read morealso have a great wine-list! Service was very friendly and the overall ambience of the restaurant is great!

While I unfortunately don't live in New Orleans anymore, I'm disappointed it took me this long to…read moretry Shaya. We had a great experience and already have it on the list of go-tos when we are back in the city, as we return fairly often. First off, that bread. My gosh, I could have just sat for an hour and eaten it alone. I love that it just keeps coming too - we never once had to ask for more; by the time we were finishing up the pieces there, another set was delivered. Heaven. We had not one bad thing. The ikra was the surprise of the salatims/dips - so good - and the muhammara was excellent as well. That fried chicken hummus was perfect - so creamy and a bit of a different texture than most other hummus, but it worked. We tried the lamb kebabs and crispy halloumi - both of which were solid; however, when they say small plates, they mean small. I thought the serving sizes were a bit tiny. Nonetheless, we were full before even making it to the larger dinner plates and settled on the chocolate tart and knafeh cheesecake for dessert; honestly, I could have done without both. They weren't bad, but they weren't very flavorful to me. Definitely a 5-star, but if it wanted to be a 10-star, I would say a bit larger portions, better desserts, and more friendly service (he did his job but didn't really seem like he wanted to be there). Go now!

The drinks are not great. Wine was turning sour (or maybe that is how it is.... It was bad),…read moreworst Old Fashioned I have ever had (I wanted to teach them how to make one).... Just skip drinks, it's still 5 stars. Everything else about this place is phenomenal. Food was amazing. Service was solid. It's really cool inside.

Food: Fresh hot & definitely my new spot! Hummus $ shawarma…read morewas awesome pine nuts on top extra nice step. Pita was fresh all this plus a tall glass of lemonade to wash it down. Bartender was nice gave me a to go cup of ice water it's hot out here! Service: Cooked in front of you. All fresh stuff. Not yesterday's old left overs. Pizza amazing! Under carriage firm & Krispy. Cheese was good sauce ok. The place is chill Carlos quick shot out bartender-server gives you your space, but is there when you call him. Good sever. Ambience: Good vibes. Only one thing the bathroom. Needs to be upgraded fast. Toilet seat unfortunately was broke & the door inside the stall is a bit creepy. I opened it thinking there was more supplies but nooooooo. Someone or something else in there. So had to take one star away other wise would have Ben Five all day. Good luck guys fix the men's room, I'll check my next visit & upgrade that star for you!

Great food BUT the location is not as listed!! I went there as it was there years ago when I last…read moreate there. I called and was told the new location is at the mall. I went but was confused at the large name on building was not "Athenos Greek & Lebanese" but was RED SEAL something! We ordered from the part of the menu with the unique Lebanese selections and were not disappointed.

Can I just say, "fried cheese!" Amazing!! Don't know how they do it but it's the best we've had!…read more And to dip the warm bread in the oil. Perfection. We love the Jordanian wrap loaded with meat. However, our new favorite is the tuna with this beautiful white cream sauce with shrimp. I'm drooling writing this. Of course, it comes with rice and super hummus. It's a must try. And bonus you can bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy. The people are always nice and the place is alway clean. Give it a try.

Service- 5 stars Food- 5 stars…read moreAmbiance-2 stars, it's old school decor from the 80s, no music or tv playing. 90% of the folks walking were takeout orders. I had the steak shish kabobs, rice, and salad. All three were glorious and tasted oh so good! I'll probably do takeout next time. Enjoy!

Visited Sahara on Mother's Day! Service was the only downside. Took them close to 10 minutes to…read moreget our drink order. Lebanese tea always hots the spot!! He did take time to chat with Mom about her trips abroad. On a better note the appetizer came out quickly and was delicious. The hummus was smooth and creamy, the falafel was crispy and flavorful and the kibbey was perfection. I didnt try the grape leaves but Mom ate them all up. I ordered lamb chops which came with a fresh salad and more hummus which I shared with my Bf's Mom. Bf ordered two meats beef and chicken. The beef tasted more like lamb but the chicken was tender and delivered the Mediterranean spice. The pita opens so you can fill and eat or just dip. We had leftovers and the bill for three was around $100 including tip. I think the real waiter showed up towards the end and he was more attentive to the tables that came after.

Right off the bat, as soon as we walked in, it smelled amazing. We were able to seat ourselves, and…read moreour waiter was very pleasant and accommodating. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and my favorite part was the music playing in the background. The food was spectacular. I ordered the lamb kabob, and the lamb was incredibly tender and grilled to perfection. It also came with hummus and a Greek salad. I topped everything off with the baklava, which was crunchy, delicious, and not overly sweet. Overall, this experience was a 10/10. It might just be my new favorite spot and definitely one of Hattiesburg's hidden gems.

We LOVE this place. The food is always amazing and the staff make us feel welcome…read more Every time we come our food comes out fast and the portions are huge!