Fantastic food and service. Family owned. Highly recommend…read morefor a quick bite or any catering needs. 10/10

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.

2nd visit and the star was the Iraqi Kabob! Delicious, lip smacking beef! Absolutely hit right -…read morethe quality hasn't changed and the portions are worth 2 meals. Each meal was about $25 and was a full meal of soup + fries which was so filling in itself! The vibe is always great and is such a good place to eat authentic middle eastern food! Still recommend!

Delicious middle eastern restaurant right in the heart of middle eastern land in Windsor. The…read morelentil soup was outstanding. The hummus was creamy and among the best that I've ever had. The Iraqi kabab was well spiced. Prices have increased a lot since some of the prices quoted on Yelp, but the food is outstanding. Also, I had never tried rice kibbeh before, and it was tasty.

Was in the area and heard great things about Yemen cafe. There was street parking available close…read moreto the restaurant. The restaurant is quite large with diner booths and tables, but was mostly empty on a Friday around lunchtime. A few people came in for takeout. The employees were very attentive and helpful, asking if it was my first time here - recommended me a few dishes and offered free hot tea while I waited for food. I decided to go with the lamb haneeth and the knafeh for my friend and I to share (we weren't super hungry). Everything was wonderful - the soup was very comforting and savory, the lamb was tender, the rice was pillowy, the tea was nicely spiced and sweet, and the knafeh was crunchy, sweet, salty, and chewy!

Very good food, authentic very amazing portion sizes and nothing that I've gotten has ever tasted…read moreoff in anyway. The vibe on the inside is pretty chill. The weight staff is pretty nice. Sometimes you might have to wait quite a long for your food to be ready but it's always worth it.. I definitely recommend dining in and washing your hands and eating the food the right way or calling ahead to make sure everything's ready to go. Be careful with the tea though! Dont burn your taste buds

I decided to give Remas another try after a friend mentioned she hadn't been there before. We both…read moreordered the Chicken Shawarma ($5.99) and shared a Falafel Plate ($7.99). The Chicken Shawarma was a decent size and definitely filling. It came with pickles and a side of garlic sauce, but the sandwich itself was very dry. A little more sauce inside would have gone a long way in improving the flavor. Unfortunately, the Falafel Plate was disappointing. The falafel was hard and fairly bland, and the sauce had an overpowering tahini flavor that didn't balance the dish well. One additional note is that water isn't complimentary here, which was a bit surprising. While the staff were friendly, the food lacked flavor, so I won't be returning.

This is my favorite restaurant to eat at when I'm in Hamtramck. The meat is always so fresh, tender…read moreand high-quality, the bed of rice is an incredibly generous, and the service is quick.!

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 Mediterranean flavors! The oregano, lemon chicken is famous, and it's very delicious, but…read morethe best thing we've had so far is the almond garlic chicken galaba! Really nice interior, feels upscale, super friendly staff. You can even watch the woodfired oven as they make fresh pita while you dine.

The food was good, the staff were very friendly and service oriented. The food came fast and fresh…read more The place looked pristine and had beautiful decor. The people who own clearly take great pride in their business as a service to the communities in the area.

Ordered twp chicken shawarma wraps to go. They were extremely dry, very little garlic sauce, with…read moreone tiny pickle. We won't be back.

What an interesting experience we all shared in learning about Armenian food! Lavash Grill is…read morelocated of a large thoroughfare. Easy, accessible parking that's ADA friendly too. The interior is fresh, meticulously clean, and welcoming. Nice decor too! Armenian pastries are in a glass case for take out. I ordered Manti with a small, but fresh and delicious House Salad. Manti is a broth based soup with loaded with tiny spiced, ground meat dumplings. The Chef makes hers here by hand! The broth was good. Very filling too. My companion's meat omelet was fresh and tasty, but he found the flat meat pieces salty to his palate. He liked the Lemonade. Our other companions declared the handmade Vegetarian Grape Leaves the BEST ever. The house Hummus was a winner to them as well. Recommended!

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.