Went to Lazeez kitchen for lunch after reading all the good reviews…read more The restaurant was empty with one family before me ordering. I ordered the lamb and beef platter. It took like 25 mins only to find out they made it for Togo and it's just sitting there, not a problem mistakes happen. The meat was juicy and flavorful, the salad had lettuce , onion and one baby tomatoes but a lot of olives. Maybe they do it this way. The place is clean and tidy. I will try this place again sometime

Catering services has always been a pleasure with online ordering and call ahead for large groups…read more Love the falafels and the sharma chicken and rice. Salads are always a hit with arugula only my favorite or mixed greens. Large party trays with chicken, beef and falafels. Cannot do without the falafels some of the best. Beware for those who are spice sensitive the garlic yogurt is very spicy or just me lol. Definitely give a try and support local businesses!

I loved my time spent here at Lulu's Little Kitchen. Such a dreamy place!…read more The people that worked here are very welcoming & friendly. -excellent service! Especially the person working the front. made my day more brilliant. Such a happy person to be around. -went on a week day, Wednesday, which is fortunately not too crowded. around 11:45am. -delicious food -well-made menu -lovely decor -chill vibes -comfortable seating -self-serving water & utensils station -a few great table books, on the book shelf, to peruse around Drinks & Food: -rose cappuccino with oat milk -knafeh pancake (fave! Even my mom loved it, and said it's not too sweet.) I think it's big enough to share for 2-3 people, depending on how hungry you are. -fennel scented falafel - hot bowl (it had falafels with rice, pickled onions, cabbage slaw, roasted tomato, & green tahini sauce) so good! I also ordered a rose iced latte with oat milk to go. The coffee was that good! that i had to order another one. Overall, i can't wait for my next visit! I wanna try that rose brûlée cappuccino with whole milk, to get that brulee effect. It didn't work out well with the oatmilk. Still was very tasty! Also, I wanna try out their brunch menu on the weekend. Heard that was good, too!

I have to be upfront, this place is super loud. The…read moreacoustics are terrible, and sound from groups resinates in the restaurant space. It's difficult to have an enjoyable meal with all the noise. I do have to add that there was one large group and they appeared to be shouting the entire time. As for the food, I ordered a braised lamb shawarma and it was good but nothing amazing. Presentation-wise it looked really good. The braised lamb was tender but $19 for a lamb wrap seemed a bit too much for me I also had an orange blossom lemonade which was quite refreshing. Not sure I'd come back knowing that it was so hard to have a conversation with those at my table.

Decided to come here one day after my dentist appointment. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap for…read morepick up. It's a good size for the price, the chicken is very tasty and I really liked the garlicky sauce thing that came with it. Would definitely come back here the next time I'm craving another shawarma. Service was friendly too!

Honestly crazy good value. I wasn't too hungry but my friends wanted to go out and eat so I got a…read moremini wrap and it was the perfect portion. Food comes quick and tastes great. Feels authentic and doesn't break the bank. 7.8/10

Phenomenal! We had…read morecalamari as well as the chicken skewers! They were both absolutely delicious. The restaurant owner is also amazing! 10/10 and would go again!

...I'll start off by saying, "I love Mediterranean food," and I'm always looking for a good spot…read more This one caught my attention as I walked by it. I had to stop and read the menu. My first thought was figuring out when I was coming back to try it out. Well, it happened! I'm glad I did. From the start, the service was great. I was seated quickly, even though I was solo. I felt a little guilty taking up a table in this busy restaurant, but they were very accommodating. Quickly, I asked for a menu along with recommendations. Even though those recommendations sounded amazing, I already had my mind made up from reading the menu the day I discovered the place. I got the Branzino, and yum, it was!!!! As good as it was, the tables next to me and in front of me had the specialty plate. Heck, I almost ordered one to bring home, but I calmed that urge by taking full bites of my fish and creamy mashed potatoes. I love me some Branzino, and they did a good job. I couldn't leave without getting some dessert, so I chose the Azerbaijani Baklava and the Pistachio Baklava with goat's milk vanilla creamy ice cream--this was definitely the way to finish off a lovely dinner. Did I say the service was great? Yes, the service was on point! Good staff, super friendly! The ambiance was moderately perfect for a Piedmont Ave spot. Bottom line--this spot is a Mediterranean restaurant offering a fusion of Turkish, Iranian, and Armenian cuisines. I heard the gyros are really good--next, I'll try those. Go visit and eat there; you will like it! I'm going back soon.

Matcha Tales, Always looking to enjoy the food/drink…read moreexperience. We found a gem. Took a minute to prepare, but I am willing to sacrifice time for taste . Worked out great. All I heard was this is the best Matcha ever. Wow. Let's memorize this. Well deserved. See you

Pastry 4/5 Customer service 5/5…read moreValue 3/5 We came right before closing so the only thing we can get was pastries The honey cake is the best; moist and balanced in flavor. Everything is good and fresh. It is a little pricey @$7 per piece.

Was at Sheba again and tried the same thing which I usually get lamb fahsa and fish. The fish I…read morethink is red snapper (not sure) but the flavors are so YUMM. Both were absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich, authentic, and full of that comforting Yemeni spice. The Yemenis top lamb fahsa with hulba (or hilbah), a whipped, frothy green condiment made from soaked fenugreek seeds, garlic, and a spicy chili paste called sahawek. I tried mixing it with fahsa but didn't quite like it. Everything came together beautifully, especially with the traditional fahsa flavors. Definitely a meal I'd recommend if you're looking to try authentic Yemeni cuisine!

Sometimes you try a restaurant and it's a dud. So this was our dud…read more We wanted the Sheba platter for 2, but they were out of the lamb haneeth. So we went for the other items on that platter, which were the beef and chicken galabas. Beef quality was not good. Chewy. The Sheba six mix was alright. It reminded me of a meat frittata. The pepper sauces that came with the food tasted like it was literally just food processed peppers. As in it lacked seasoning and even just salt? Worst was the rashoush bread. We chose it because sounded like an upgrade from the regular flatbread, but it was shockingly unseasoned and dry, like eating a bready saltine cracker. For those 4 items +tip, it was $80 and not worth that pricepoint at all. The seasoning of everything overall was rather bland and uninteresting. We were trying something different, but it made us wish we went for Indian or Mediterranean food instead.

The chicken and rice are awesome. Chicken was juicy and so flavorful…read more Yogurt and chive appetizer was great. The waitress recommended it and it was way better than I was anticipating. Tachin was something completely different. So many different flavors and textures. Great change up. Wouldn't be my go to. But once in a while I could enjoy it.

The food was overall was really good! The eggplant and…read morebread dip was delish. The cucumber salad was uninspired, not particularly fresh...and quite bland. The standout was the lamb shank, and the herbed rice with the crunchy bread bottom. These easily redeemed the other items. I also ordered the pistachio lemonade...it was just okay - it looked NOTHING like the image on the photos - which was really too bad. I would NOT recommend it. It was more like a lemonade cream. Luckily the main dish elevated what would have been a 3-star review. The overall ambiance was cute, the outdoors was nice but it was also street front on a corner, so if you don't like road noise, the inside is a nice, well-decorated option. Also, of note, the woman I was with was Persian, and the (older male) person I assumed was the owner, was quite rude with his comments, so much so she refused to tell me what he said. She did enjoy the lamb and the dip and said both were quite authentic and well done....but alas, we probably won't be returning unless for take out.

I've been here several times and the food is always delicious, warm, and fresh…read more The Chicken and Lamb Shawerma are my favorites. Sweets are delicious as well. Enjoy!

Whenever I get the urge for falafels and lately Chicken Shawarma wraps, I head to the Oasis Kitchen…read moreon Grand Ave. Just today, after weeks, I went and was lucky to have one of my favorite falafel expert makers, Mohammad. As usual they were great and Pro tio, eat them hot. The home made hummus is an excellent side for the falafels and today it was exceptionally fresh and good. The others who man the kitchen re also very good, I don't want to ignore them any way. I have been to a couple of other ME kitchens. The problem with some of them is that they make them in advance and reheat your order. Which make them too crispy on the verge of being burned.

Absurdly underrated! away from main streets so definitely a local IYKYK -- the food, the service,…read morethe view, everything is superb & it's family owned Personal Recommendation: Moroccan Saffron rice with chicken breast & caramelized onions OR Moroccan Saffron rice with Kefta & caramelized onions PAIRED WITH a Moroccan Mint lemonade!

Pros: nice portions and options, friendly greeting, good water view…read more Cons: background music of some type needed, interior is old and in desperate need of a refresh, service is lacking

Been wanting to visit this place for some time now. The food is absolutely amazing, fresh, juicy…read morekabobs, and so much more!! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner (Amir) who was so welcoming and helpful. The menu is simple and to the point. Classic Iranian cuisine with no fuss! If you need middle eastern groceries, they have a market next door. They carry a few different Palestinian products which I was quick to buy. Purchased the Al-Ard extra virgin olive oil. This place is a gem and will be my go to place for Persian food whenever I'm in the area.

I come here for one thing: the baklava. It is absolutely amazing. I'm not sure how they make it but…read moreit's different than other places. The dough is far more rich and buttery. For a recent birthday party, I was able to purchase a whole sheet of the baklava. It was an absolute hit. It is a little messy to serve though. Because it is dripping and honey. But everybody loved it. Also the staff here does a great job and is very helpful. If you have a special order or large order, just call in.