The food was phenomenal, the beef kebab was so tender and juicy. Hands down the best I have ever…read morehad. I would definitely get it again without hesitation. My Fiancé loved the chicken kebab which I agree is also delicious. The owner was very personable and explained the various dishes to us. The chicken stew is something that we have never had anything like before, like a sweet and sour. This place is a must try if you want authentic and fresh Persian food. There is construction going on out front but don't let it deter you from trying this restaurant. The inside is very clean and comfortable. Will be back next time we are in the area.

Food was absolutely delicious and portions were huge. Got 2+ meals out of it. The owner came by…read moreto check on us and was very friendly. We got the chicken kebab and the ground d beef/lamb kebab, and both were very flavorful and super tender/juicy. The barberry rice is fantastic, and if you like tart stuff you'll love it. Tons of great food for a reasonable price! Couple things to mention that did not bother my party, but others may not like: you order at the counter and pick up your own food; the utensils and plates are very cheap disposables, there is no free tap water and the bottled water isn't cheap. Also, all sauces were ala cart. They also don't have beer or wine. I understand this, as they are a new restaurant, and they want to keep overhead down. The "Streatery"construction is a huge pain and access to the restaurants a little confusing. I hope the City will offer some compensation, so that these establishments can make it through the summer!

Been going here for years. The food here is as good as anything I've had in NYC Chinatown . The…read moreservice is friendly and the atmosphere is really authentic as well

I absolutely love this hidden gem. One of my family's absolute favorite places to dine in…read moreGainesville and our favorite Chinese restaurant. I grew up in Tampa Florida so I was always familiar with Yummy house and I do enjoy it from time to time. However, Mr. Hans is hands down our go to place. Wonderful workers and service, whom constantly check to make sure that you have everything you need. Caring owners who interact with patrons and ask how they are doing and you will find yourself dining in a vintage Chinese restaurant with instrumental music soothing you as you enjoy the culinary experience. My family's favorite are the egg rolls, egg drop soup, Eric's Spicy Chicken, MooShoo, and kids love the Orange Chicken

The new Amrit Palace (where Hooters used to be) is great on ambience but the food is pricey and not…read moreso great. A nice place to go for the experience and atmosphere, but if you're looking for the real deal Indian cuisine there are several better options in Gainesville for much more reasonable prices. Service was good, but waiter kept trying to push us to order more food.

Came here for an early dinner no wait to get seated. Beautiful restaurant and decor…read more Service was great my only complaint is I was charged twice for garlic naan even though it was included. We did the Create your own course this include an appetizer, two sides an entree and dessert for $40.99 and we did as well as the $16.99 to add an additional entree with two sides. Here is what we recommend: App: Vegetable Samosas with Tamarind sauce Sides: Chickpea Salad- Skip this! Crispy Cabbage and Basmati Rice- Yes! Dal Soup- Must try! Entree: Chicken Tikki Masala- My personal favorite Lamb Briyani- good Dessert: Rice Pudding- good but would love to try the mango cheesecake next time If you have little ones that are picky eaters they have a menu for them that is kid friendly like chicken with fries.

Been wanting to try this spot for a while as co workers spoke about how good they were…read more Got there when they opened on Saturday . And on Sat and Sun they have a brunch menu, and we saw an item on the brunch menu we absolutely love the beignets, and as fate would have it they somehow were out of them, not off to a good start. We ended up ordering a couple other appetizers, they came out quick, and hot. And i was so ready to try their burger, it was ok, decent size and i got just the basic condiments with it , they put everything on the side so you can add it as you wish. Wife got a BLT and biscuits and gravy. We both left with a full belly. They also have a drink menu for brunch we chose the mango bellini , very tasty. Our server was very friendly and checked on us numerous times. Definitely worth a stop , next time i wanna try their pizzas.

Nice location and I like the lights on the inside. The food was pretty good. A little basic, but…read moreoverall a good meal and nice vibe. Service was friendly. Took a while for a very dead afternoon, but all the food was super fresh. Biggest con: it smelled like they mopped with stale mop water. Could use a little freshening up. Other than that, would eat here again if in the area.

So this place really delivered with both flavor and portion size. I ordered the General Tso shrimp,…read morewhich came with a side of rice, and the portion was huge..so generous that I happily had leftovers for lunch the next day. The dish was packed with big, crunchy battered shrimp (seriously, not skimpy at all) tossed in a bold, flavorful General Tso sauce. It had the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet heat, with pineapple chunks, onions, and peppers mixed in for a fresh, vibrant contrast. Every bite tasted intentional and satisfying. I also tried the chicken spring rolls, which were crispy on the outside and hot and savory inside..classic, comforting, and well-seasoned. And the boba Thai iced tea? Absolutely amazing. It was rich, creamy, and deeply fragrant with that signature Thai tea spice, perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. The boba pearls were soft and chewy, making every sip feel indulgent and refreshing at the same time. One of the better Thai iced teas I've had in town. Overall, great flavors, generous portions, and drinks worth coming back for. Definitely a solid spot when you're craving something comforting and flavorful.

Great food has always been the case going back to my first visit 12 years ago…read more Today we started with the fried calamari - tender, mildly flavorful and a generous portion. I had the Fried Shrimp special ($28) which posted on the board. The plump shrimp were cooked perfectly, very tasty with firm flesh. Large portion, served with a yum yum sauce which was good and a bowl of fried rice with little pieces of egg, no veg, not overcooked, not much flavor. My wife had the Mi zao gion: crispy noodles with fried tofu, broccoli and carrots. She throughly enjoyed the dish. Service was great. We sat outside on a beautiful sunny afternoon and had a great time. Overall vibe is very calm and relaxed. We love it here!

I have been eating Falafel King since 1984 and it is still as good today as it was back then. I was…read moreintroduced to it by words that became a staple every time I walked in, "My friend. Come and enjoy a falafel!" It was 1984, I worked at the Florida Bookstore and was sitting out back in the courtyard behind Chaucer's during my lunch break. That's when I heard those words. It was a smiling man sticking his head out of a kitchen window behind Cafe Gardens, which shared the courtyard with Chaucer's. "...enjoy a falafel!" "A flawhatel?" I asked. The man was Ghassan Chehab, and after serving me my first ever falafel, I ate there nearly every day. He soon moved out of the small shared-kitchen window to the famous 13th and University location, next to Burrito Brothers and Goerings Book Center - which I eventually moved to myself - and a block from my house. Falafel sandwich, spinach pie, strawberry-banana smoothie, and complimentary baklava - that was my go-to meal, always accompanied by great conversation with Ghassan. I left Gainesville in 1992 and The King moved out to Butler Plaza. I returned there a number of years later and was not only delighted to see the place still existed, but it was as good as ever! Ghassan was no longer there in person, but he certainly was in spirit. I continue to eat there whenever I pass anywhere near Gainesville, and always take home a bundle full of the falafel and pies. In fact, I'm actually writing this review with the taste of that falafel and spinach pie in mouth right now because I recently made one such trip. My friends, go eat a falafel at Falafel King!

Falafel King is a hidden gem in Gainesville. The owner, staff and service are all very friendly and…read morewonderful to interact with. The food portion size to cost ratio is well balanced. We got the lamp chop platter and the lamb shank platter. Both were very yummy and came with big hunks of meat on a bed of rice with sides of tabbouleh and hummus to go with fresh warm pita bread. We also tried the mint lemonade which was incredibly refreshing but not overly sweet. We liked shopping around the grocery area while we waited for our food. There were so many fun treats and cool things to browse. Highly recommended with you enjoy halal Mediterranean food!

Went here for dinner! I had their zen ramen along with their calamari egg rolls and Takoyaki…read more Everything here was absolutely delicious!! I was afraid to try an Asian noodle shop in Florida but going here was definitely a good choice! If I'm ever back in Florida I will come back Forsure!

We picked up a good sized haul of food stuffs from them and pretty much enjoyed everything we got,…read moreso far as take out goes. Rangoons were special, I liked the wangs, and those that did the picking up said really good things about the hospitality. Pretty good.

I've been coming here since they've opened and it used to be fairly priced. Overtime, they've since…read moreincreased their prices and decreased their portions while keeping the quality the same. So for a while, I actively told my friends and family not to come here because it was the same quality, for an exorbitant price. This year, I gave it another shot. I came to this restaurant at different times with different guests, and although the original Sensei Asian Bistro I've known and loved is gone, they've definitely changed -- for the better this time! The quality of the food you eat definitely matches the price. The staff is well trained, and sweet. The ambiance is chill, I like the wingback chairs and the background music. The entire restaurant feels like it's improved drastically -- from the food, to the vibes, and the service. - I ate the lobster wontons, this was really good. - The tonkotsu ramen they have is seasonal from their summer menu but it is fairly priced -- probably cheaper than a lot of ramen places in Gainesville. However, you can definitely taste the quality. The noodles were chewy and bouncy, the broth was nice and thick. - I had the NY Strip too, that was good as well, very soft. I liked how it wasn't overcooked. - The nigiri set, has wasabi already put in between the fish and the rice, but you can definitely ask for more wasabi (or no wasabi). - I also ate the lamb chops -- the taste was delicate compared to a lot of places that serve lamb chops. I think I prefer their style because it did not feel as heavy in the stomach. - I also got the Grand Cru NY Strip. It is definitely worth $150. I literally choked on the fatty juices that came out of one piece. The Grand Cru is no joke. The flavor literally bursts in your mouth. It's very filling because it's so fatty. - For dessert I got the Kakigori. Personally, I like the shaved ice part -- I didn't like the crème brûlée part. It was too sweet. I know they sometimes have a tasting menu so I'm definitely waiting for that to come back!

Let's start with the bad. The service here is severely lacking, not sure if it was just a one night…read moreshort staffing thing, but it seemed very disorganized and inefficient. They were friendly but man you couldn't get a second drink or a sauce or anything for long stretches of time. It took over 20 minutes for the first round of drinks. We asked for a second round and mine took about 15-18 minutes and only came after I flagged him down and reminded him. Which is crazy because we were sitting AT THE BAR. My husband's second never came at all. The food was pretty good although the appetizer portions were insanely small for the price. For my entree I ordered the NY strip. $45. It came with the steak and nothing else. No side or anything. Now for the few positives. The steak was perfectly cooked. The ambiance is nice & romantic. The drinks were well made if you can actually get one.