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Ya Hala Restaurant

4.0 (21 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Beef Shawarma
Mikayla W.

I have no clue where to start.. everything at this restaurant was AMAZING. The beef shawarma was packed with flavor, and the beef was perfectly tender. They even cut the shawarma into bite sized pieces which made it even easier to enjoy! The next best thing was their beef platter, where the hummus was truly the star of the dish. I've never had such fresh, flavorful, robust, smooth hummus before. That hummus got me over here using multiple adjectives.. it was that good. But don't just take my word for it, you need to try this place for yourself!

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Jeneen Y.

This new restaurant seems to be a hit! I only tried the deserts from here so far but the vibes and ambience are lovely! Also the service is very good and the food came somewhat quickly! I love the variety and option available and if you are in the area I recommend you try this place out!

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful food, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service. Many also mention generous portions.

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8 months ago

GHASSIN was awesome and the food was amazing!!! Will be back with the whole family! They just opened. You have to try it.

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6 months ago

Very dirty poor service hair in food made my stomach upset not kid friendly manager extremely rude when I asked for a new plate

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5 months ago

My boy Sam was a real 1, love the place and the shish kebab is great and the Arabic beef shawarma

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10 months ago

The food was delicious, and the service was excellent and quick, and not to mention to lovely interior

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10 months ago

The food was fresh and tasted great! The waiters were kind and quick as well, and the place had nice music, and decorations

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11 months ago

food was dry, service is incredibly slow, and u can't even tell if the place is open or not

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Pita Corner- Lawrenceville

Pita Corner- Lawrenceville

4.1(433 reviews)
3.8 mi
•$$
Healthy dining
Vegetarian friendly

Excellent customer service and the food is delicious. The staff is so friendly that makes you Feel…read morelike family

I learned an important lesson today: sometimes you should trust your first lunch instinct…read more A coworker suggested Greek, and my mind immediately went to Adriatic Grill. Instead, we decided to try somewhere new and headed to Pita Corner in Lawrenceville. I ordered the beef shawarma with falafel. Let's start with the positives. The restaurant was clean, the dining area was well kept, and the restroom was spotless. It looked like it had just been cleaned, which I always appreciate. Now for the food. The beef shawarma had decent flavor, but it was so dry that every bite felt like a workout. The meat clung to the roof of my mouth and my teeth like it had signed a lease there. No amount of chewing seemed to improve the experience. Texture matters just as much as seasoning, and unfortunately, this missed the mark. The falafel ended up being the highlight of the meal. It was flavorful, had a nice texture, and was easily the best thing on the plate. I always like giving new places a chance, but this one just wasn't for me. While I appreciated the cleanliness and friendly environment, the food simply didn't leave me wanting to come back. If you'd like, I can also make it a little sharper and funnier for Yelp while still keeping it professional and believable.

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Pita Corner- Lawrenceville
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Dukkan International Market - Chicken and beef shawarma

Dukkan International Market

4.7(26 reviews)
8.4 mi

Great meat department; love that whole chicken (and cut pieces) are offered skinless. Boned beef…read morewas on the expensive side with small portion of meat and a lot of fat. Great selection of Middle Eastern goods; was happy to see دبس فليفلة which I haven't seen since I was in Syria and where it is made by the barrel in homes to last the year. The deli also manages good shawarma and the hummus is so delicious! I wish they were more generous with the side of it in the plate (was less than half full). The salad was tasteless; no salt/spices, nor dressing. A previous visit I purchased two cakes: one carrot and the other chocolate. The carrot cake didn't have any carrots in it (looked, but didn't taste like traditional carrot cake), and the chocolate cake wasn't good at all (bitter) except for the frosting. The 'espresso' based coffee was lukewarm and tasteless. The person put condensed milk in it which made it worse but he did remake it without charge. He kept calling me, mama, which was unsettling to me. I have a son less than half his age. I gave only 3 stars because of the overall ambiance and the discourtesy and unfriendliness of the staff. I didn't realize it, but nothing can be returned after two weeks; the manager, however, kindly did return three items.

The food was ok. Too many pickles for me. Service is chaotic and looks like they could have messed…read moreup or mixed up the order but didn't. I got mine to go, but the garlic and hot sauce make the sandwich better!

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Mashawi Mediterranean - Treats!

Mashawi Mediterranean

4.7(156 reviews)
22.2 mi
•$$$

So I was coming back from North Georgia and I decided to stop in before I came home and it was…read moredefinitely worth it. This is an all-you-can-eat Mediterranean spot, which I don't think that anybody has done before that I'm aware of. You will always typically see an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse but never like this. This was super dope . You'll come in and the lot is not large but it's large enough. It's kind of attached to a shopping center area. If there are too many people in the main parking lot, you can probably park on the other side of it and still just walk right across the parking lot. Just keep that in mind . Just to start off with the service. The service was top tier. The manager came over to talk to us and actually served us. It was everything I needed it to be as far as good customer service goes. Everybody was super nice and super pleasant. The service alone was a five-star situation . The food was a whole other animal but it's along the same vein as being a five-star situation as well. You start off with a trough of things. You have sauces and salads and pita and dip and everything along those lines. You get a spread put in front of you before you even get any actual food . Along with that you'll get a taste of some of the fruit juices that they have. When I went they had, I think it was, lemon and mint frozen juice and it was amazing. It was very refreshing. I actually really only wanted water but I tasted that and I knew it was going to be a hit. They have a couple of juices you can order as well so just keep that in mind. Like I said the menu is not super big but what they do have is very impactful . Among the spread on the table, you'll get some shredded chicken shawarma and beef shawarma and some other proteins but mostly it's just accessories and accompaniments to the actual main meal that you're gonna be served. Now the main part of the meal is the meat that they bring on the skewers. You will get chicken or filet mignon or beef or lamb and shrimp and salmon ... a lot of options in rotation. Typically they'll have somebody come around and ask what you want and they'll go ahead and get to work on it for you. At first they'll bring you everything they have and then you can pick about what you want and then you know what to ask for. The chicken was really good but I really enjoyed the filet mignon. I actually got three or four portions of that. The beef was good and the lamb was really solid but the filet stole the show. Now just to make it known that this is not like a Fogo de Chow where you're going to go ahead and have somebody constantly coming around. They're going to be making this made to order so it's going to take time . That's the biggest thing. If they come by the table and ask you what you want, they're going to go back and make it. It's not going to be immediately ready, which is probably why they give you a whole bunch of stuff on the table to snack on and nibble on. They have to go and make it every single time, made-to-order just for you. They do this really well and they customize it so whatever you want. For example if you want a medium steak, they'll make sure you have a medium steak every single time they come around. All in all it was a really great experience for a good price as well. For this you're paying one price for everything so you don't actually have to order anything. You can just tell them what you want and they'll bring it to the table. It is still an all-you-can-eat even though it is not as swift as other all-you-can-eat steakhouses you may find. The quality is there, the service is there, and everything is all good. I would 100% go back !

In our area, it seems like this cuisine is having it's moment. First off, i've come to find that…read moremediterranean food is a big umbrella. After speaking with the staff, i believe Mashawi is more specifically palestinian. The concept of this place is what sets it apart. They make it easy for the new comer or the veteran by telling you that there is nothing to order, you just enjoy. Right out of the gate, the side dishes and salads are presented like you are at a wedding feast. It is family style so you have to be quick if you want first dibs on the babaganoush or the hummus, and especially the Falafel (best i have ever had). Don't worry if you are slow to the draw because they will refill all sides and salads. The hardest part abotu Mashawi is having self conctrol because what comes next is a parade of seasoned meats and proteins that only get better. Reccomend the Steak, Kifta, and shrimp and Salmon. I have only been for dinner and at the end of this glorious meat train, they will ask if you would like more! It's a great family experience, or a night out with other friends. If you are wanting to introduce this cuisine to rookies, this place is perfect because there is no pressure to choose the right item. There plenty of choices for everyone to find something to eat. My last piece of advice would be to wait to order the Mint Drink at the end as a paltte clenser. They tempt you with a taste at first, but waiting till the end is the perfect punctuation to a unique and unforgettable meal.

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Mashawi Mediterranean - The interior

The interior

Mashawi Mediterranean - Treats!

Treats!

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Athens Grill - So nice I had to order it twice!

Athens Grill

4.3(142 reviews)
2.5 mi
•$

Terrific! A lot of…read morepeople have recommended this spot over a long period of time and I finally got to stop by. Food was wonderful. We got two gyro combo meals, and I'm confident that was the best gyro I've ever had. Stuffed to the brim with vegetables and meat too. Fries were just ok, a little hard to eat for my braces. Service was good. The man who took our order was happy and fast to put in and get us our order. Atmosphere was the best part. I'm in love with the interior and the cute fish pond, various decorations, and the place was very clean. Overall A, will update when I try the pizza!

This place is our go-to Greek restaurant in the Lawrenceville area. Never once had anything that…read morewasn't delicious. We've had a good number of the menu items: gyro platter, Greek pizza (our favorite), kofta kabob, adana kabob platter, stromboli, spanakopita, dolmades, baklava (both walnut and pistachio), chicken sumac...and probably others I'm forgetting. We order takeout most of the time. In addition to our main order (usually a large Greek pizza), we usually get a pound of the gyro meat, half-pint of tabouli, half-pint of hummus, spanakopita, and baklava. The service is unrivaled. The owners recognize us when we come in and remember our favorites, including the fact that my housemate can't eat bell peppers, so they know to leave it off the pizza. Can't say enough good things about it, honestly.

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Athens Grill - Menu Jan/05/2026

Menu Jan/05/2026

Athens Grill - Self care *sighs* .. Chicago Gyro... thee best!!

Self care *sighs* .. Chicago Gyro... thee best!!

Athens Grill - Menu Jan/05/2026

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Delbar Middle Eastern - Smoked salmon

Delbar Middle Eastern

4.3(321 reviews)
17.5 mi

Pricey..., but also fantastic…read more I loved the food, some of which was familiar, and some of which was completely new to me. A nice place for a special occasion, but not for everyday meals. We had 4 adults and one 3 year old. We got out for something in the neighborhood of of $240. Ordering is ala carte: we had 3 meats, 3 sides, drinks. We had a very small bit left over. Decor was excellent. A beautiful entryway, muted lighting, muted noise. Service was attentive, friendly, and very helpful. While I'd love to return regularly, price makes that impossible, but it was definitely worth this visit. It will be up for consideration next time we have something big to celebrate.

3.5/5 Had to check…read moreout one of the most popular restaurants in the area, and not just take away! Out of the Persian restaurants in the area it may come in as our least favourite (Rumi's, Noosh), though the food by all means is not bad at all. Standard Persian restaurant Sabzi khordan plate to start with nice, warm bread. Fried eggplant dip quite solid. Wing appetiser definitely the highlight of the meal - came out piping hot and excellent flavour. Rest of the meal was fine, ordered the sea bass and lamb/beef kabob. Rice very heavy and you get a whole lot with each order. Main course meals were average which was a little less than expected based on the restaurants. The restaurant itself is extremely overwhelming - loud and chaotic. The place is quite cramped and they are squeezing a lot of tables in a small space which put us in a corner right by a staff are, and then staff were getting stuck at the table as there are staff running around everywhere during service. The constant movement was a little distracting during the meal for sure. The staff and service was otherwise excellent, the servers know the menu very well, give what seem to be honest suggestions, and are extremely personable. The service was hit or miss probably because so many things were going on that we could see it being hard to keep up (e.g. staff coming back with more wet towels or cutlery which never ended up coming). After hours you can park in the lot next door which is a short walk around, or complimentary valet parking in the front lot. A little chaotic as well but the lot is tiny so to be expected.

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Delbar Middle Eastern - Inside

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Delbar Middle Eastern - RAW ONIONS!

RAW ONIONS!

Delbar Middle Eastern - RAW ONIONS!

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