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    Zaina

    3.9 (258 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ralphie S.

    I really can't think of anything positive to say about my visit to Zaina on a Friday mid-afternoon. I ordered the lamb shawarma wrap and fries at the counter and found a table to wait. None of the tables had been cleaned of previous diners, so I just pushed the empty glass and customer number flag to the corner of the table and assumed they would take it away and wipe down the table. When they brought my food out, I asked for ketchup since my table did not have a bottle and others did. She brought me an empty bottle, did not clear or clean the table from the previous customer and disappeared into the kitchen. After getting about a tablespoon of ketchup, I retrieved another near empty ketchup bottle off another table and made-do with 2 tablespoons of ketchup. I then realized that I didn't have a napkin after a couple of messy bites, so I went to the self-serve area for drinks - no napkins. I went to the counter - no napkins. I had to wait several minutes for someone to come out of the kitchen area to get a napkin. She still made no attempt to clear the messy table that now had 2 empty ketchup bottles lying on their side. Ok - here's a positive - the lettuce in the wrap was abundant and fresh, unfortunately the meat was not abundant nor flavorful. Food 2.5 stars Service and ambiance - 1 star

    Charley B.

    Zaina has moved into some new digs in Crown Center. They've kept the Mediterranean-themed menu and fast casual format. The lunches are quick, decently portioned and priced well. The staff is polite and happy to help. A couple of small criticisms: The cash register is placed at the entrance. Large parties and peak time walkups can cause the line to back up fairly quickly. Please keep this in mind if you have a short lunch break. The tables and seats in the dining area are large and are set up too close to each other. I'm a "husky" gentleman and I had to take my time finding a seat because I was not able to pull out a chair at some of the tables.

    Lamb and beef

    This is easily the worst Mediterranean food I have ever had. The meat was tough as leather, tiny thin strips. I had the lamb and beef. So disappointed. Don't waste your money.

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    Ivani B.

    The place was just ok, you have to wait a long time to get your food and there was barely anyone dining in there. I got the schwarma platter with marinated chicken, with schwarma seasoning on top of basmati rice and a pita bread. I didn't like it, it was really dry. I think if they would've give me some tiziki sauce it could've helped the dryness but it was almost unbearable to eat it with the rice and the dry pita bread. The place smelt nice from the outside but I won't be back.

    Vicky C.

    Quick despite being short-staffed taking orders. Prices $11-$17, but no greens available.

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    Jiyao H.

    From what I found online, they moved March 30, 2022 into this crown center location. Honestly, this location is not ideal, there is no street side exposure to foot traffic, and most families with kids who get into the crown center get pulled away to the Fritz's next door. I don't know how many customers they get for dinner, or how many take outs/deliveries/catering events they get, but we were the only sit-down eaters at this place during a Saturday lunch time (around noon-ish to 12:30 pm). Food is pretty good, but there is no service. You order at the counter, and then go sit down and they bring out the food. You get your own drink at their fountain. We didn't find anywhere to put away the dirty dishes, otherwise we'd throw away our own trash like we do in a chick fil a, or any other similar fast food restaurants.

    Beef and lamb Gyro on a plate with rice, pita bread
    Mary L.

    This is a hidden gem I love Mediterranean food! This brought me back to my childhood and all my favorite dishes. I had a lamb and beef Gyro on a plate that came with such flavorful meat that melted in your mouth.! it included rice pita bread, fresh salad with onions, feta cheese, tomatoes, and salad dressing. Don't forget to treat yourself to baklava., it was delicious! This place was in a mall, but has sitting for many.

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    Ashley N.

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Zaina as the caterer for our wedding reception. They were easy to communicate with, on time, and the food was ABSOLUTELY delicious. We still have guests raving about how wonderful the food was, weeks later. We chose chicken, beef gyro, hummus, pita, greek salad, and grilled veggies. Everything arrived fresh and plentiful.

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    Chi H.

    Went here for the first time with some coworkers. They have been here before and I haven't. They suggest everything is pretty good here. Everything on the menu looks great. Perfect little spot here to dine in. From the outside, it's not much, kinda looks a bit unappealing, but inside the place, it's more open and inviting. Ordering is easy since menu is on the wall or you can asked for one. My coworkers order the Chicken Kabobs with yellow rice, side salad, and hummus with pita. I've order a Beef/Lamb Gyro. Wait was decent and food was good. I can't believe I finished the whole Gyro. I must have been hungry or I just didn't want to waste it. Either way, it was delish. Would come again for lunch.

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    Good healthy food and more importantly slaughtered lamb ;-) next to train game things?!

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    Yumalishish! Great food. Great prices. Loved the hummus, tabouli and baba ganojsh! Service was quick.

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    The food is great, but don't show up after 6:15 expecting to eat there; they go to "Take Out Only."

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