Food is delicious. The service is attentive. The music is hopping. Great ambiance all around.read more

It really wasn't that good. The portion size was small and I left hungry…read more Service was pretty okay. Nothing extraordinary but it works. The interior was pretty though. The rugs were a nice touch and the table setup was a nice departure from traditional restaurants. I would rather go to Pitas though.

I think one of the best Mediterranean restaurants Columbia has to offer. I've been a frequent diner…read moreof this place for years while I resided downtown, but now that I'm a little ways out, it's a treat to dine here, but still really enjoy their food nonetheless. I've always gone with and recommend the chicken kebab. It comes with about 4-5 pieces of grilled chicken, yellow rice, vegetables, and side of tzatziki sauce. The grilled flavor of the chicken just mixes so well with the rice, so having that clean "chicken & rice" meal while maintaining the awesome flavors. The menu is pretty diverse, despite Mediterranean being their speciality. They offer other American dishes like burgers or even pizza; never tried them though, but options are there to diversify. Right now due to Ramadan, their hours are adjusted for dining in, so they stop seating people around 7:30pm. To go orders are the only option; not a big deal for me though. I highly recommend people to try this place out if they haven't; seriously a solid 4 star dining establishment!

The lamb was juicy, spiced beautifully, and crispy on the outside. The pita was as large as a pizza…read moreand covered with herbs. The owner brought me something to try that he was eating for dinner, and I don't remember what it was, but it was made with quinoa and was a bit spicy! Whatever it was, it was delicious... Since I came in by myself, and it was an "off hour," the owner spoke with me about all kinds of things going on in the restaurant and what was coming up in the future, including that they are adding Indian food! He was charming, sweet, and very nice! He really made my day! The food is delicious, and the staff are very sweet... Excellent dinner experience!

For years I've heard my sister rave about her absolute favorite restaurant and in Columbia. And…read moreafter years of never being able to catch the Mediterranean Tea Room during its open hours the day finally came to see if the hype was worth it. And update: it totally was. We came in a bit later in their dinner service and had no issue being sat and were even able to park in their small adjoined parking lot rather than hunting for street parking. I went with the grilled chicken kebabplate and subbed the Greek Salad for a small side of pita and hummus instead. I also wanted to try the kofta so was able to order one piece à la carte to try. It didn't take long for the generously portioned meal to come out....and it also didn't take long for my plate to be scraped clean. Everything was fresh, tasted excellence and seasoned to perfection. I preferred the chicken to the kofta but was glad I tried both. Pro tip - make sure to ask for a side of the yummy salad dressing to mix into your rice to really lake the flavor over the board with the chicken! Between the great food and service I see what the hype is a about for this little Columbia long-time staple.

Wow, this is my new favorite Mediterranean spot! Went on a Friday night, and the parking lot was…read morepacked, so had to find street parking. There was a slight wait, but everyone was very friendly. Started with the baba ganoush and tried the kofta medallion entree. Absolutely loved everything. Tasted fresh made. Kofta was super juicy and had a nice chargrilled scent. The yellow rice sopped up the seasoned meat juices. Salad was crisp and plenty. Best part was how affordable everything was! Bang for your buck! Definitely a hidden gem.

I chose the Damascus bread plate as it listed it as their specialty. It did not disappoint…read more The hummus was so smooth and creamy it was like a mediterranean mashed potato and chicken stew. So flavorful and clean. With the Greek salad on the side it was almost too much food and I left stuffed.

I would rate 3.5 stars. Prices are great and few dishes we…read moreloved and few absolutely didn't. We loved: hummus, Babaganoush and Damascus bread. Very flavourful and tasty. The bread was soft inside, crunchy crust - delicious! Chicken kabob was also tasty (4/5). Rice was delicious! What we didn't like: Falafel was too garlicky for my taste. The worst was tabouli salad. It was soggy and full with tomatoes. Usually the main ingredient is parsley and thats what we hoped for. But parley was barely there.. big disappointment (1/5). Gyro was very oily but it was okay. Overall we would like to try more dishes. Customer service was also good, food arrived fast and they have plenty of parking up front.

Very big fan of this place. Very good varieties of curry from different regions, and of course they…read moredo the things that everyone likes best very well, tikka masala, korma, etc. I like the mixed grill, Laal Maas, Xacuti Curry, and their matar paneer

I was hugely disappointed by this restaurant. I ordered the Goat Achari. The food itself was…read moretasty, but it was almost entirely bone--huge pieces of bone- I managed to get maybe 3 or 4 bites of actual meat. When I mentioned this, the waiter said, "Well, goat is a bony meat." Seriously? I didn't pay $18 to eat bones. Besides, better and high quality restaurants debone the meat before serving it! I'm definitely not coming back here. There are far better Indian restaurants in the city! P.S. They don't provide a glass for bottled water, and you don't even get a knife!

Lamb and chicken kabobs were excellent. Good helping of rice and veggies. Service and staff were…read morenice and helpful. Would go again if in the area.

Came here for dinner. It was completely empty. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it was something…read moreto keep in mind. Ordered the chicken and lamb shawarma. It's was ok. It honestly lacked some flavor, and the rice itself was basically flavorless. Adding salt to the dish helped. Overall, there are better spots to get Arabic/Mediterranean food.

The food at Persis Biryani Indian Grill was flavorful, aromatic, and really satisfying. We ordered…read morebiryani along with butter chicken, garlic naan, and a few sides to share. The biryani was fragrant with perfectly seasoned rice and tender meat, while the butter chicken was creamy and rich. The naan was warm and soft, making it perfect for dipping into the sauces. Everything came out hot and fresh, making it a great spot for a hearty Indian meal.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 7 Finding good Indian cuisine in Lexington was never even a thought. When I drove by this interesting looking restaurant, I had to check it out. What I found is a surprisingly authentic experience. My favorite dish so far has been the Fish Rogan Josh, which they apparently use talapia. The portion looks normal, but there is a lot of fish in the bowl. Saag Paneer and Mulligatawny Soup are pretty good too. On the downside, the Garlic Naan lacked flavor and slightly stiff. Don't bother with the Hot & Sour Soup. I would definitely come and try more of the menu if I lived nearby. Not sure if there are better Indian cuisine in this neck of the woods, but I wouldn't need it with Persis Biryani Indian Grill nearby.

I had the Pizza, sausage and pepperoni, it had sliced sausage which to me is not good. It looks…read moreweird and tastes just ok. But after I removed it, the pizza was good. The crust is thin on the bottom and the outside crust is crispy and delicious. I would get it again but just with pepperoni only. It's a real grease bomb so that could be good or bad for some.

As a European I've eaten Greek food on many, many occasions. This place was such a poor experience…read more The Greek salad was awful, it was literally a bag of regular salad, there was nothing even resembling a real Greek salad, no feta cheese, no juicy tomato and 2 small pieces of cucumber. It was truly dreadful. The gyro was dried preformed slices that looked like shoe leather, I've never seen anything like it. No flavor at all and totally inedible. I did complain and was comped a dessert but for $23 it was truly awful. The server was truly apologetic but I won't ever return, first and last visit.

Not a huge fan of Indian food, but this was delicious and probably the best I've had. Coconut curry…read morepaneer and the accompanying rice were awesome. Samosas were also great. Little spinach cakes were good. The sweet super hot sauce was wonderful. Not wild about the shrimp wrap, which was just too huge for me to eat ever in multiple meals. Really great delivery experience.

**2 Gingers** on Bush River Road in Columbia is under new ownership, and the changes are…read moreimmediately noticeable in a very good way. The menu has been streamlined, parking is plentiful, and the exterior has been freshly painted white, giving the place a clean, updated look before you even walk in. Inside, the space has been beautifully remodeled. It's bright, white, modern, and spotless, with tasteful accents that make it feel welcoming without being overdone. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout the visit. I missed their weekend buffet (which I'd love to try next time), but ordered the tandoori chicken with a side of garlic naan. The tandoori chicken was outstanding--deep, authentic flavor with just the right amount of spice. Enough heat to lightly tingle your lips, but not overpowering or lingering. Easily one of the most flavorful tandoori chickens I've ever had. The garlic naan was absolute perfection. If I lived closer, this would be a regular stop, especially to catch the buffet on a weekend. Highly recommended--definitely worth checking out.