During my recent trip to Michigan, I discovered that the Detroit Metro area has the largest…read moreconcentration of Arabic speakers with 4.7% of population aged 5 to adult primarily speaking Arabic at home (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/18/5-facts-about-arabic-speakers-in-the-us/#:~:text=The%20Detroit%20metro%20area%20also,1.0%25%20of%20the%20total%20population.). As such, there was a plethora of excellent restaurants to select from offering Middle Eastern cuisine, one of the best of which was Asya. As is my penchant, when visiting a new city I pop open my trusty Yelp app for places to try and Asya was one of the first recommendations; it doesn't hurt that some of the locals also said they serve up tasty food. Located in a strip mall off the intersection of a busy road, the parking lot is tight, so if there are no spots directly in front of the restaurants, there is more availability off to the side. I stopped by a few times while I was in town, and Asya does a brisk take-out business, especially during the predictable lunch and dinner hours. I dined in both times, so I could enjoy my meal hot and "fresh from the kitchen." The interior is fairly nondescript with tile flooring, black tables/chair combos, and a neutral color palate. But because the dining room is "cozy," it can definitely get loud with just a few tables of hungry diners. The service and hospitality are superior, as to be expected from a family run establishment. I was always greeted with a warm smile and even after just a few visits, the staff seemed to recognize me. I really like the fact that for most of their entrees, you can order either a lunch or dinner portion. The shish kafta was an AMAZING deal at $12.99 at lunch. In addition to the main dish, it is served with either a salad or soup. I opted for the lentil soup, and it was tasty. Soft lentils were stewed in a creamy base and served with a bowl of individually wrapped pita slices. Honestly, I was already getting a bit full after just the soup course. Then the generous portion of the shish kafta arrived and I could only finish 1/2 of the plate, before taking the remaining portion home for dinner. The skewered meat patties were nicely seasoned with grated yellow onion, garlic, parsley, finely chopped mint, salt/black pepper, Sumac, cinnamon, as well as other spices. They were grilled just enough to have a nice char on the exterior, yet still remain moist. Instead of French Fries, I opted to have the yellow rice which was perfect for making mini-sandwiches with the leftover pita slices from my soup. To finish the meal, I had a few pieces of the house made baklava, which was flaky and not too sweet; perfect with my afternoon coffee. On another occasion, I also got the chicken shawarma, which again, was a bargain at $6.50 (before tax) and super filling with a side of fries. There are also many good Middle Eastern restaurants in the DC area, but not the variety of "mom and pop" places like Asya and definitely not at their price point and value.

Good food fresh. Great customer service, stopped in for lunch . Will visit again soon!!!read more

The food was good at Sheeba, but service was a miss. The restaurant imposes an automatic tip (I was…read morein a party of six, includes one child) and apparently that was enough to not have anyone come to check on us at the table after the food was dropped off. I was also upset because the restaurant didn't have a few of the dishes on the menu as available options on Saturday. Back to the food: It was fresh and at a decent portion size given the prices. I did feel the Whole chicken was on the dry side and would have preferred it to be served with some curry. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and quite a few families dined there in large groups. The staff even sang happy birthday to a guest at a neighboring table who came to the restaurant to celebrate. The outdoor parking lot is free, but fills up quickly on weekends.

The Lamb Hanneth is FIRE. I am a big Lamb lover, and when we stopped here, I knew what I wanted on…read morethe menu. My girl I think wanted the Fattoush plate. Great Middle Eastern food here. Service was good, and my Lamb was fresh and seasoned good. Love the Rosemary taste. We were both happy.

I really wanna love this place, but I can't…read more Now I can understand places being a "hole in the wall", but updating and cleaning should be done at some point. I came here for lunch and left disappointed. I ordered their bowl with chicken shawarma. Online it says you can choose other beats but the lady only gave me beef or chicken shawarma. They also said they have two rices, it was only yellow rice. The yellow rice texture was way off. It was hard like they didn't add enough water for it to cook. It was also old and cold. The vegetables were not many to choose from as I liked. The chicken shawarma was old, very dry and burnt like it's been there for a days and not getting used often. Their garlic sauce was very chunky too like it was almost spoiled. I did try my food. The sad thing is the flavor was all there. It was just not fresh. But the meat was seasoned well. Pricing was 13.99$ for the bowl. There was one person working that I seen. They were not mean, but wasn't friendly either if you know what I mean. Maybe they were tired.

This place is a scam !! I ordered my food online received a text saying my food was ready then I…read moreget there and the door is locked they appear to be closed and they still charged my card, I will attempt to get the charges reversed on Monday since they are closed on Sundays , so please don't waste your time with this scam of a place ...

Presentation was nice but honestly the chicken and rice were both kinda dry. Wasn't blown away by…read morethe lamb/beef seasoning. I liked the samosa things and the falafel was just okay.

I Love the Fatoosh Salad, and whole deboned chicken. The portions are great for the price. The…read morehouse dressing is everything!

This place is easy to miss along Rochester Rd., but don't let that stop you from visiting. Not…read moreyour usual mediterranean franchise...It's a small family-owned restaurant that has been in business for over 50 years. It's one of the best middle eastern delis around here! All the food is made in-house, incredibly fresh, and reasonably priced. Tons of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options such as veg grape leaves, bryan, hummus, tabbouleh, mujadaraha, baba ghanouj, falafel, and fattoush salads. They also sell grocery items like dried beans, spices, nuts, imported cheeses, olives, teas, ect. The owners, Lamia and Halim are the sweetest people and always go out of their way to make you feel welcome. They take great pride in sharing their food. This is the type of business we should be supporting right now. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem!

Excellent home made food. I love supporting independent businesses. The owners are kind and…read morehelpful. They are always welcoming. Such a wonderful variety of healthful, delicious fresh foods. Not only is their deli outstanding, but the groceries are an added convenience. We got some delicious Moroccan sardines, as well as some good grains and canned goods. Lamia makes the best garlic sauce I've ever had. Stock up! We have had them cater a few events and were always pleased. Go! You will be happy!

We were craving for Mediterranean food and came across this place. We have zero expectations. From…read morethe outside, we could only see the shelves and goodies display cases, but once you walked in, there is a whole modern seating area. I love the menu, as I have no clue what I'm signing myself up for, there is picture for the dishes, so you know what you are getting. Servers are very nice and serve with a smile. Food is served relatively fast as well. We honestly wanted to try everything, but for the 2 of us, we ordered 1 snack, a dipping tray and a Pide and it is more than enough. The price is super reasonable and we even brought some Baklava and Turkish delights home for treats. We will definitely come back and try the rest of the menu.

Newer Turkish restaurant in South Windsor on Walker Road - close to Best Buy and Costco…read more Huge menu - mostly Turkish cuisine with some other Middle Eastern influences. Came for a late dinner and did not disappoint. Recommended by both Turkish and Arabic friends so place must be legit! Had an appetizer with a variety of dips. The freshly baked bread from their oven was amazing - only complaint is they only give you one for the appetizer - not nearly enough to scoop up all the dips. Had a platter of two. Meat was juicy and done just right. Rice and bulger as starches. Too full so didn't get dessert. This restaurant also doubles as a coffee/dessert place - an entire wall is lined with Turkish delight and other tasty goods in glass display cases. You can buy an assortment of Turkish coffee for home. Price wise it's certainly on the higher side for Middle Eastern food but the quality is quite high and the environment is super nice. Will come by in the future for breakfast (they have traditional Turkish breakfast) or just a Turkish coffee and dessert. Service the night I came was great - super friendly younger servers.

Delicious chicken shawarma. Their garlic sauce is some of the best around. Loved their hummus. You…read morecan tell everything is super fresh and homemade. Stop by this place it's a hidden gem.

We customized the Family Tray Combo for five, swapping the chicken kafta kabob and tikka for extra…read morechicken cream chops with tender beef shawarma. Shredded just right with smoky spices, the shawarma paired perfectly with the crispy, lemony fried chicken. Sides included fresh fattoush salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in lemon-olive dressing; a cucumber-tomato mix; and a beet-chickpea salad. Pickled turnips and onions added nice crunch (on the side). It fed our five with leftovers, ready in about 25 minutes for pickup. Easy subs, veggie options, and great value (entrees $16-23). Pro tip: Try their ranch dressing for a creamy kick. Interior is very simple and clean. Yummy Shawarma gets 5 stars. Oak Park's top spot for Mediterranean shares!

Excellent service I…read moreloved it soooooooooooooooooo much . It was so yum. I would go there again.

I take my grandma out for dinner every couple of weeks and it's a little tough to find new good…read morerestaurants in Windsor, but I can't believe I didn't discover this place sooner! Was searching for a new spot for a while before I came across this place, and it did not disappoint. We can be tough critics when it comes to Lebanese food because we make it so good at home, but this place comes very close to home-cooked Lebanese food, and with the best service you could ask for! Our server, Dana, was sooo sweet, very attentive, and offered great recommendations. Will definitely be back again :)