I got a to-go order of Chicken Shawarma sandwich ($13.5) and a Falafel Bowl ($14.50) with various trimmings. They were both very good. The bowl was a bit smaller than what you might get from Roti, but the quality seemed higher. The only weak spot was the rice, which was bland. The sandwich was also very good. Each was a decent size for one meal without leftovers. Yasmine has adjusted their menu a few times over the years. For example, they used to have platters for two, and they didn't use to have bowls. They still seem to be figuring out their model to appeal to both casual diners at Union Market and those that sit at the bar. The menu doesn't mention happy hour anymore, but I asked the staff and they do have it, with $5 drafts and $8 wines but no discount on food. Not sure what times or days of week (sorry). read more

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Great spot for a casual dinner! Located in the heart of Union Market, Yasmine is a lively, bustling Mediterranean spot serving up delicious wraps, salads, and platters. I came by for a quick bite on Friday evening, and the Market was packed. We managed to snag a seat at the long table next to Yasmine and split their Friday special, the falafel wrap. The wrap was packed with flavor -- it was a bit zingy, a bit spicy, and a bit herby. They had a delightful sauce, but the falafel itself had plenty of seasoning on its own as well. The falafel was perfectly fried, with a nice crispy shell, and it went wonderfully with the fresh, crunchy cucumbers, pickles, and cherry tomatoes. My dining partner also tried their chicken shawarma wrap, which was also fantastic but slightly more lacking in flavor vs. the falafel wrap. It didn't have the same sauce that the falafel version had, which made it a smidge less exciting and a tad more dry. All in all, Yasmine is a great addition to my Union Market rotation! It has a great lively energy and solid food; I can't wait to come back soon! read more

Yasmine - FALAFEL - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

AVOID. Stopped by here after seeing high Yelp reviews with my two kids. My daughter and I ordered two chicken shawarma bowls, an order for fries, a glass of wine, and a lemonade ($54). The service was great. However, when I got the bill (before my food), I noticed it was very high. Before paying and adding a tip, I asked the waiter if gratuity was included, and he shrugged and said, " Yeah, something like that. There are some fees, but yeah, I guess it's included. So if I hadn't noticed, I would have tipped. After seeing the charge, they added a 30% DELIVERY fee onto my bill plus 10% tax! Nowhere does it state this additional charge, if I had not noticed i would have tipped another 20% making my cost almost 60% of FEES!!! To top it off, the chicken was COLD, and the rice was mushy and inedible. I will never eat here again, AVOID AVOID AVOID. read more

The drinks were good. The Baba ghanoush was just ok. Had a weird taste. But great portion to share. I'll be back for more. Great people watching. read more

Yasmine - Burbon julep - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here for drinks. Had the JALLAB. Non-alcoholic, drink was decent. Fruity and sweet and had lot of saffron taste, very familiar. read more

Yasmine - Drinks Menu - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've only heard good things about Yasmine, so my friend and I decided to grab food here from Union Market. If you are feeling the Lebanese pita wraps, definitely try one of those because they're massive and worth how much you're paying for. My friend's beef shawarma was so big and filled with meat and other toppings. HUMMUS - 7 +6 to add chicken. Each spread comes with a piece of Lebanese pita, a sizable cup of hummus. There wasn't a lot of chicken (a cup's worth) and definitely not worth $6. However, the hummus was very smooth and creamy. Very flavorful and I had to stop myself from just picking up a spoon and eating it by itself. The pita was pretty stale and did not taste fresh. The chicken was fine, just regular chicken. Yeah, I would recommend getting a pita wrap here and sharing a spread with a friend. read more

Yasmine - BEEF SHAWERMA - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Counter service inside Union Market. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. I ordered: -Sumac lemonade: Strong cocktail. I didn't like how the sumac was just pieces of herb floating on top of the drink. It was kinda unappealing looking. -Lamb kebab: Super tasty, kinda messy to eat but all the best things are, right? -Fries: Nice flavor with herbs and the included toum. A little oily. Small was enormous and more than enough for 1-2 people. One thing I would recommend for the owners is to invest in a menu sign or similar. While I sat at the bar, at least a dozen people came by, looked confused, picked up a menu off the bar just to read what kind of food they served, and left. read more

Yasmine - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

New to the city and have been exploring different areas. Went to Uniion Market not knowing where to eat and so glad I stumbled upon Yasmine. Our server was super nice, and the food omg! Had fries, a falafel bowl, and yummy fresh mint lemonade. Can't wait to go back to try soemthing new. read more

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Yasmine is a relatively new addition to Union Market service some tasty kebabs. Overall, really enjoyed the meal, it's very quick (our large takeout order was ready 5-10 minutes), flavors are solid and the only minor complaints would be that portions are a touch small, and the pita is the generic really thin type. Favorite item - the toshka, basically a mozzarella and lamb quesadilla it was awesome. Other standouts - the balila (warm chickpeas), labneh (delicious), toum (addicting, but you'll have garlic breath for a while - worth it), beef shawarma, fries and pickles. The hummus and salad were fresh, chicken (shish taouk) and lamb kebabs also good, as well as falafel. The sahawiq is like a spicy chimichurri, also good. The meshawi platter comes with all three meats + grilled onion and tomato, sides and sauce. Good value and would order again. read more

Yasmine - the spread @davideatsdc - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hate to report this but the service is on a quick decline at the Yasmine in Union Market. Yesterday we came over for some apps and drinks. The bar top was filtered with old plates and drinks from previous customers, so we moved them to the side to make space. We ordered food, explaining my allergies which were completely ignored so we had to send it back, twice. We also ordered Falafel but apparently they didn't have any since their fryer was down? When asking for a refund, they said they can't and stared at us so I just switched for a plate of pickled veggies which honestly tasted old and I didn't think that was possible for fermented foods. Sucks but I think I'm going to have to find another vendor to frequent when I'm in the market. read more

I frequent Union Market in N.E. Washington D.C. There are so many dope eateries there it's hard just to chose one!! Today I went to a Lebanese spot called Yasmine. I hear good things about them...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @yasmine_kebab . Location Reviewed: 1309 5th St., N.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Spreads, Beef, Lamb, & Chicken Shawarmas, Dips, Salads, Fries, Falafel, Flatbread, Pitas, Platters, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, & More!! . Items Reviewed: Their Meshawi Platter $52 (with lamb, chicken, & beef kebabs, a grilled onion, & tomato, hummus-a garlicky, creamy, chickpea purée, balila-savory chickpea soup, Pitas, Mouneh-pickled cauliflower, & carrots, Fries, cucumber, onion, tomato salad, Ghanoush-a smooth crushed eggplant mixed with garlic, & lemon juice). STAMP EVERYTHING!! Fresh tender flavorful meats, well seasoned fries, hummus, chickpeas, salad, & Ghanoush. Excellently done & esthetically pleasing!! Their Falafel (crushed & fried chickpeas $5). STAMP!! The freshest, & tastiest falafels I've ever had!! You can SEE them making it to order!! Their sauces (garlic butter, Sahawiq-a spicy green sauce, Harissa-a hot red sauce, tahini sauce, & Labneh-a soft cheese made from strained yogurt). STAMP!! Every last dip was pungent, & tasty!! Their House made Apricot soda-fruity & refreshing, Tamarind juice-sweet & tasty, Cinnamon Soda-spicy goodness , & Lime soda-taste just like lime $6 each). STAMP them ALL!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: ROUGH . Reco 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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DELICIOUSNESS!! Ok, so I'm not sure how the individual items are, but this platter was delish and I felt it was reasonably priced at $52 It was the perfect lunch to share among 3 people. The Meshawi platter comes with a sampling of each meat, fries, pickled veggies, grilled tomato and onion, 3 pitas, smooth hummus, labneh, tuom, chic peas, and a lil salad. All the meat was tender and tasty. I love variety in my meals, so all the dips and accoutrements aligned well with my eating style. Toum, which is whipped garlic, was So so gooooddd! Even the fries were good. The only complaint I'd have is our pita were still warm, but the edges were a bit crunchy. Not sure if they were overbaked or something, but the pita wasn't nice and soft as I know it should be. Nonetheless, would def return for this! read more

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From the chefs of Maydan comes Union Market's newest stand and it's more than that. It comes with a wraparound bar with plenty of seats. Scan the QR code along the bar and order takeout or have a seat and enjoy it at the bar. Meeting a friend here for lunch on a Wednesday, we left impressed. The menu is large with sandwiches, salads, spreads, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Their beef shawarma sandwiches are the best we've had in the city. If you like fries and garlic, order a side of them with a garlic dipping sauce. To drink, we got the mint lemonade. It's mainly ice, but I only noticed because I was sad when the lemonade was gone. Prices are comparable to other D.C. spots and service was friendly and quick. read more

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Tasty!! Came here with two good friends for a catch up dinner. Since it was our first time in we decided we needed to try a bit of everything. Based on the dazzling insta pics I ordered the lamb. My girl judges restaurants by their falafel so she went that direction. We Also ordered the muhamara, toshka, fries and toum to split. I thought the lamb kebab sandwich was delicious! There was nice balance of spice, creaminess, acid, and heat that made me inhale the thing. My girl was pleased with the falafel and announced she would return. The muhamara was great - the only reason we didn't finish is because we ordered too much food. Normally fries are a thing I'm unenthused about and I feel no need to waste precious space in my tummy on them; these fries smack. The toum was such a lovely bright contrast to the warm spices of the fries. The toshka was a touch underwhelming in comparison. To drink we ordered the jallab, limonata, and cinnamon soda. All were so good. Cinnamon soda is the fall drink you didn't know you needed. We had a great time. Food was tasty. Prices were reasonable. read more

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Yasmine is located inside Union Market which is a cool indoor market with many restaurants and food options to chose from. They had tables reserved for customers in front of their restaurant and we ordered online through their QR code. I got the Beef Shawarma Sandwich and it was tasty but I wish it came with a side of fries or something, because the portion size could have been bigger. I do appreciate that quality of the beef that they used. It was cut into nice strips in my sandwich. My girlfriend got the Muhammara spread and dipping vegetables. While the spread itself was very good (restaurant quality flavor), there serving size was tiny and not enough to fill up a person, yet it was the same price as my entree. For a fast casual place, I think they could increase the size of the portions. On the bright side the service was fast. read more

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Ordered from their place at Union Market. I only got one drink so I don't think this review can really be considered a full review. If you're trying to decide whether to order from here, check out other reviewers that tried several of their dishes. As for me, I'll have to come back to experience more from this restaurant before truly throwing my weight behind a set rating. What we got: Limonata - 4* great flavor and a really refreshing drink! I wish we had asked for less ice though. At $6 a cup with a third of the cup being filled with ice, you don't get much to drink and it was gone after a couple of sips. My advice, ask for less ice. read more

Yasmine - Limonata - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've had Yasmine a few times and find that their food is generally good. However, the last time I got it, it missed the mark. I got the chicken shawarma and french fries. The chicken shawarma was soggy and fell apart, but the fries were well seasoned and crunchy. On occasions, I've also gotten the limonata, which I highly recommend, especially on a hot day. There are seats at a bar/counter setup, as well as additional high-top seating reserved for Yasmine customers. You can always take your food outside to enjoy on a nice day. I found the service to be friendly and attentive. read more

Loved it! We got the falafel platter and it was enough for both of us to have a full second meal with leftovers. And it tasted incredible. Service was great too. Would definitely return! One (small) downside is that the limited amount of seating they offer are high stools without backs which was a little uncomfortable. read more

Yasmine - Falafel platter - huge! - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid food at Union Market with very friendly and helpful staff. Also one of the few places that have their own dedicated seating area so you don't have to run around to search for seats elsewhere. I came here for a lamb kebab (which is a pita wrap with lamb, harissa, hummus, labneh, sumac onions, and herbs), and it was delicious! The seasoning was perfect. I am very interested in eating here again on a future trip to Union Market. read more

Yasmine - Menu - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Have had Yasmine on my list for quite some time now. It can always be hard deciding which of the amazing stalls in Union market to try, so my strategy is always to divide and conquer. From Yasmine, I tried the nitro cardamom cold brew and loved it. I generally drink my cold brew black so this was perfect. For my entree, I went with the falafel sandwich and an order of the fries with toum. The falafel sandwich was great, but I wish they'd put more sauce on it. It was a little dry until I got the the end where apparently all the spice was hiding (should've started from the other side I guess!). The fries were perfectly cooked and the toum was addicting (although my breath afterward could've slayed vampires haha). Would definitely eat here again! read more

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Yasmine is super cute! They have a lot of seating, and the chairs are quite comfy. Since we just passed through we opted for beers and fries. The fries were tasty, but the star of the show was the Toum! Fresh garlic throughout the sauce and it was very creamy. Service was great as well, we had the chance to chat with our server and she gave us plenty of insight on the Yasmine experience. I definitely want to stop by here again and try some of their dishes! read more

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Toum served with fries is incredible! It can be kind of loud sitting at the bar in urban market. Bar tenders are nice. read more

Just had a wonderful quick-ish lunch here. Our bartender/server (whose name I should have gotten) optimized our salad for us when there were a couple sauces we weren't familiar with. Mint lemonade is fresh and outstanding. Portions are really good and food is so, so yummy. Just go! read more

I was quite undecided during my trip to Union Market, but had a few places in mind with Yasmine being one of them. Yasmine it was for my main entree. I decided on the falafel pita and was quite regretful after ordering because I typically go with falafel and while I do love it, I want sure if it would satisfy my hunger cravings. Well that regret quickly turned to happiness once I unwrapped it and took my first bite. It was sensational! My only issue is there were whole pieces of falafel and veggies where I would've preferred it to have been more chopped. Overall, I'm happy with my decision and would try again. Probably something different next time. read more

I only had one item - the lamb kabob wrap. And it wasn't what I expected. Instead of grilled chunk of skewered lamb, I received a kafta kabob (made with ground lamb meat). That being said, the lamb kafta was just okay. I make better ones at home - with more cinnamon flavor as well as parsley. Yasmine's version was a bit bland by comparison and so it didn't live up to my imagination with all the good reviews this place has. I suspect other dishes are better here. And maybe the bar drinks help lift the reviews as well. Ambience: okay - in Union Market Price: a bit high for the portion, but not outrageously so Service: super friendly, really the best thing I've encountered in this visit read more

Great experience, food & amazing service! jimmy, Shelly & Monica are always so friendly, answer any questions we may have regarding the menu. They just switched over to the wraps instead of the PITA & LOOOVE it!! Great place to eat with the whole family read more

Service was fine. Union Market ambiance is fun & full of energy. Felafel had good flavor and hummus was good, but beef shawarma was flavorless, the pita bread was crusty, thin, not to our liking. I much prefer Kava or Meze, where you get better food for less money. read more

Love Mediterranean food, and this place delivers that very well. Unfortunately a little pricey for the portion size. I got the mashawi platter. I thought the kebab and chicken shawarma were fantastic, beef shawarma was a little tough but great flavor. read more

Finally, I tried Yasmine and let me just say... that sandwich didn't stand a chance! I ordered online for pickup. Super simple, easy, and quick! I arrived on a Friday, just after 11 and Union Market was pretty empty. The bar seating was empty (I've seen it completely packed as it gets busy). I was helped immediately. Ok, I ordered the Shish Taouk with extra toum, because everyone should! Shish Taouk- basically a sandwich. Chicken, fries, pickle, & toum wrapped in Pita! Omg! It's pretty huge! Very flavorful, the pita is soft! It was so good. I will absolutely be back again! The extra toum took it over the top. Toum- THEE. BEST. THING. EVER. if you love garlic, get it! 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Very good. We got the meshawi platter so we got to sample a bunch of food. The lamb kebab was the highlight and so flavorful. The beef and chicken were also delicious. All of the meat had great seasoning and fresh herbs. The pickled veggies were also great with lots of cardamom. The hummus was so smooth and creamy. The toum makes everything so yummy and makes me very happy. And I love french fries :) overall, a solid meal and the platter was a ton of food (see photo!). read more

Yasmine - Meshawi platter - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It was extremely hard for me to pick a spot for dinner while in DC, but ultimately this place won out. And thank god it did!!!! The food was so freaking good. I got the falafel sandwich and it was so so delicious. Extremely flavorful and packed with veggies. I also got their mint lemonade, I forget the exact name, but it was AMAZING. It was very refreshing and also (again) so flavorful. I wanted another cup the instant I finished drinking it. My dad got the lamb skewer and was also blown away by his sandwich. For an appetizer, we got the hummus and I would HIGHLY recommend not skipping out on that!!!! The hummus was incredible, honestly probably some of the best hummus I've ever had. Absolutely loved it, I will be thinking about it for a longggg time. The inside of this place is super cool too, there were tons of options to eat at and a great outdoor seating area as well. read more

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I went twice during the weekend as my hotel was right by the Union Market and the food and menu definitely caught our attention and had us coming back for more. I ordered the fatoush with chicken and my boyfriend ordered the beef shawarma. Quick service and great ambiance for a casual bite. read more

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The worst service ever. No greeting and when asked to order because the wifi was not working inside union market the lady was rude and not willing to take any ones order. Said she was busy but had plenty of time to talk to coworkers and stand outside the restaurant ignoring the rest of the customers in line. Will not be coming back here read more

Yasmine - Bar area - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am a regular at Union Market and always willing to explore new tasty treats. Yasmine was wonderful, the aroma lures you in right form the door. I stopped by for lunch with a friend and received the special treatment from the owner - he explained the menu options, the origination of the infused liquor and had the most welcoming experience. I loved that the menu offered a variety of options especially plant based options. It's is definitely worth a try next time your at the Market and we will definitely be returning. #EnjoyGoodPeople! ;) read more

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Besides it being in the bustling Union Market ambience. I was really disappointed with my lunch at Yasmine. I ordered the chicken shawarma, and it was served cold, which completely ruined the experience. To make matters worse, the staff was glued to TikTok the entire time and never checked on me once, made it difficult to address my food dissatisfaction. The shawarma itself wasn't good either--lacking flavor and freshness. Overall, the food and service were both subpar. I won't be returning anytime soon. read more

Excellent kebab and pitas here! Very cool that they have bar seating so you can take your order there and even order drinks or get in line at the register. I got the Shush Touk (chicken sandwich) and Muhammara (red pepper spread) with pita and pickled vegetables on the side. The chicken sandwich was so flavorful and filling! I enjoyed the garlic toum and french fries inside. The red pepper spread was a bit sweet and almost reminded me of a tomato sauce. The pita that came with the spread was a bit cold and hard to chew. I airfried/toasted them for a bit, and it was much better! The picked vegetables were nice and refreshing. We had carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower, and garlic. read more

Yasmine - Lebanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yasmine delivers on some solid Arab (Levantine) food and pretty consistently. Their Falafel is probably my favorite or 2nd favorite in DC, i like their shish taouk, baba ghannoush, their m'hammara (though I think they plan to or have phased it out), and of course fries with toum. The Fattoush is great and I definitely recommend it. Also don't sleep on the pickles, they're integral to your experience. It's been a while since I ordered it but I remember the beef shawarma being tasty as well. I often pickup but when I'm in person for a sit down it's nice to have a reserved space for the restaurant within the very hectic Union Market. Finally, their drinks are good! read more

A welcome addition to the Union Market food court. We stopped by for a (very) late lunch and ordered two wraps: one with lamb and one with beef plus a side order of cheek peas. $35 with tax without drinks. Not enough food for 2 hungry people. Wraps were of quite modest size, the beef one was a bit dry. Both were served cold ( pita bread was cold from the fridge). Cheek peas were too salty to my taste ( and I like salt). I would like to come back to try other menu items. For now, 3 out of 5 for food and 5 out of 5 for service. read more

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This is a bar restaurant inside of Union market. We randomly came in to have a drink before our dinner reservations on a Saturday night and were lucky to find two seats together. The market has a huge variety of food, bars, people, vibes and this was our first time at Yasmine. The bartender was busy but came over after a few minutes we ordered the vodka mule and it was good but almost $20! The people next to us had a huge platter of food and you could smell all of the flavors. We definitely want to go back for a bite! read more

My husband and I grabbed lunch here this past week, and I really wished we hadn't. We ordered two sandwiches (beef shawarma & lamb kebab) and a small order of fries. The beef shawarma sandwich did have a lot of meat but there was a bit of a sweet flavor to it so I did not prefer it. We were expecting the lamb kebab to be pieces of lamb however it was a lamb patty or kefta so we were disappointed - had the menu explained that we would've passed. It also was quite small with not much of veggies or anything. The small fries was actually a fair amount and enough to share. The sauce it came with for dipping was good; however, the fries were quite oily possibly indicating it was fried in an oil not yet hot enough. Overall, I believe all the food was quite oily which did upset my stomach as well as my husbands for the rest of the day so I would steer clear. Giving this place two stars for the fact that staff are really friendly and they do have a lunch counter with stools you can sit at and in Union Market that is more than convenient. But seriously go ahead and pass on this place - there plenty of delicious other spots in the market to eat at that will not hurt your stomach. read more

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