Lovely Decor and Menu. The food is Authentic and the service quick. Would return if i was back in the area.

I've previously reviewed this restaurant and, in fact, it has been one of my favorites in the Kalamazoo area. As it was before, the food was awesome. We had the "house tray" intended for 2 or 3. I found the portions of beef and chicken shawarma to be on the small side. The kafta, on the other hand was quite generous. Rice portion was very generous in size. Flavors were very good and very authentic. Service was much slower than expected. The restaurant was not busy, yet we waited for food. A drink order was missed and check-ins by our server were very infrequent. We happened to choose the restaurant because they were having an advertised e-mail holiday special giving 15% off of the house tray. The server was unable to process this discount as her Mgr was not in. Our server did comp our cocktails which was above the price of the discount (for both the missed drink order as well as the discount issue). The issue of not being able to process an advertised discount was experienced by our daughter a few weeks ago. Very disconcerting trend. Ambiance was nice except overall room temp was very (nearing uncomfortable) warm. Rugs in the divan could stand to be cleaned. Overall, we will return. But this step downward has me very concerned. read more

We stopped by Zooroona while visiting Kalamazoo, and it was such a magical experience! If you are able to sit in the cabana section, we highly recommend it because it elevates the experience with low tables and comfortable bench seating. Our server Natalee was excellent and gave us lots of good recommendations. We shared the Moroccan Crostini appetizer and Spiced Beef with Figs entree, and both of them were amazing. The crostini was cool and light with a little bit of spice, and the spiced beef was hearty and a wonderful combination of spicy and sweet. This is a spot in Kzoo you don't want to skip! read more

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Great atmosphere, quick service, and yummy food! I need to come back and try their lamb shank! We had their chicken biryani and chicken fesenjoon, all very good! Their potato batatas were spicy so be warned! read more

Zooroona - Chicken Biryani - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

We've been going here for years. The food in the last two years specifically two weeks ago is terrible. Their hummus was a staple and now it's all chunky and tastes horrible. the wait staff is all high school kids and they had the best staff at one time. nasty vegetables. Goodbye Zoorona. we are all done. read more

Used to be a great restaurant until the last few months. My partner and I went tonight and had an awful experience. There was only one wait staff there on a busy Friday night. After waiting 45 minutes for our food, my partners salmon came out inedible. It was beyond burnt and the rice was clumped in dry balls. The borek was also burnt. After talking to our waitress about getting those items off of my bill, she returned and said the manager/owner would not remove the items. She told us he said nothing was wrong with the food! It's sad, it used to be such a good place to eat. Would have put zero stars if it was available. read more

Got the lamb shank and beef shoulder. They were both flavorful and tasty. Service was friendly. One of the best restaurants in the area. read more

Zooroona - Lamb shank - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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zero stars terrible service messy bar stools drilling a door while customers are eating waitresses ignoring you foods cold by the time i can ask them for sauce ! terrible terrible terrrrible ! read more

Zooroona - Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Love the atmosphere- Mediterranean decor and jams! Large portions and friendly service. Add the Zooroona salad to your entree, it's great.

They discontinued thier famous kunafa. The chicken shawarma is not as good as before. read more

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I worked in Dearborn for 30 years and became pretty familiar with Middle Eastern food, so developed a pretty good sense of what's authentic and well done. This place is the real deal. Everything we ordered was good, but a few dishes really stood out. The baba ghanoush was among the best we've had, and the cauliflower and eggplant with chicken was outstanding. The restaurant is also located in a very pleasant shopping center with an ice cream shop, a wine store, and several other businesses. We'll definitely be back. read more

Everything about our experience at Zooroona was 5-star. Christine provided excellent service. She was personal and helpful guiding us through options and choices on the menu, while offering extra pita, oil and spices. We each had a different schwarma. The beef schwarma was the best I've ever eaten. Desserts were top notch. read more

The food speaks for itself. It's beautifully plated and voluminous. We wanted a bit of everything, so we ordered their meat appetizer combo along with their combo plate of two different shwarmas (beef and chicken). The roasted veggies were such a nice touch and delicious, too! Everything tasted so fresh! Service was top-notch! The ladies were very accommodating and kind. When you walk in, you are immediately transported to an exotic destination. Bathrooms were very clean, too. I wasn't going to get any dessert...but I went ahead and got their rice pudding. SO GOOD! We will be back! read more

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wonderful food and wonderful service, great atmosphere. I would recommend for anyone and everyone!!

Love the food! We had a large party over the weekend for my birthday and we all enjoyed our lunch. The appetizer sampler was my favorite paired with a great bottle of wine! The lamb shank and street fries were a table favorite. I wish this place was closer to home but worth the hour drive for good Mediterranean food!! read more

Zooroona - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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My previous visit was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. This time, however, was AWFUL. The appetizer sample was fantastic, but they brought it with one of our entrees. I sent the entree back. They brought it back out when everyone else's entree arrived It was, of course, cold. Both servers we had admittedly were new, but anyone who has EVER eaten a meal knows.... I'm done. read more

Great food and great service. Best Mediterranean in Kalamazoo. Worth the trip babaganoush is wonderful!

We absolutely love this place! They never disappoint. The service is great, the food is delicious and the ambiance is just perfect.

Very nice traditional setting, interior is amazing. Very Good food place. Recommended.

Zooroona (under new ownership) was underwhelming last night, but has potential. To start the pita, oil and Za'atar and then hummus were perfect. I ordered the El dar salad and it was just as described- lots of great flavors. My husband ordered the chicken Shawarma entree and loved it. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma wrap that was to include: chicken, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickle and garlic sauce and paired with Za'atar fries. My wrap didn't not have pickles or garlic sauce and had very little flavor. My za'atar fries came without za'atar. I would have spoke up about it, but no one came to ask us about our food. I want to give this place (under new ownership) another chance but they have to be more consistent. read more

Zooroona - What I ordered - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Great food, very large portions! Short wait for the food to come. The restaurant is clean and the environment is very nice for a night out.

The wonderful service was perfect and the food amazingly delicious. This was our first time there. We were not disappointed! Jim & Sharron H read more

We were passing through the area and found this restaurant. Since we're in a rush, the restaurant staff hurried to serve 4 of us in less than 10 minutes. The food was outstanding; Swarma, Kabob, salmon etc were delicious. Wonderful service by gracious team members! read more

Great place to stop for Mediterranean food! The decor is so pretty, a lot more impressed than I expected to be for a sit down place of this price bracket, multiple options for seating. Something that also stuck out was our waiter walking through the menu with us, giving some pointers on favorites and where to find whatever might sound good to us. Overall upset that I've held out on going to this place for so long, but I'm glad I finally made the choice to give it a try! read more

Great ambiance and food! Had the lamb shank, labneh, and the beef shoulder. Great service

Delicious!! Worth the trip - recommend the beef shoulder with grilled Brussels sprouts!!

Best Middle Eastern food and amazing ambience. Quiet seating areas for additional privacy. Enjoyed the Iraqi tea. Lots of great vegan options, appetizers, desserts. Everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

Such an amazing place!! Food was so good, and the service was amazing. I left full and can't wait to come back.

I pass by Kalamazoo on the drive from Chicago to Detroit, and this place is such a delightful find for lunch! They have easy, free parking, which is always nice. The ambiance is lovely! Beautiful decoration, with nice, low-volume Middle Eastern music playing in the background to set the mood. The staff was very friendly. Everything looked delicious, but we decided to go with Baba Ghanouj and two entrees: the Spiced Beef and Fig and the Lebanese Lamb over Hummus. The portions are big, which is perfect for sharing. Baba Ghanouj was excellent! It has a smoky flavor, is creamy, and has some crushed walnuts as toppings, which boosts the texture. Perfect to enjoy with their flatbread. The Spiced Beef and Fig was exquisite. It was very fragrant and flavorful, and the meat was succulent. The figs added such a nice pop of sweetness and contrasting texture to the dish. It was just beautiful. The Lebanese lamb was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the hummus was very creamy. Again, it gave a nice balance of texture. A bit of acidity may elevate the dish even further. For dessert, we ordered the date cake. It was served warm and very moist. It was such a delicious lunch, and I would highly recommend it! read more

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I reserved an early lunch spot at Zooroona on a Sunday. There's plenty of parking in surrounding strip mall in front and behind the restaurant. We walked into a beautiful, welcoming space that smelled of rich Mediterranean spices with modern and classic seating options. Beverage options are wonderfully varied. Alcoholic options are available too. I enjoyed a visually beautiful, if a bit too sweet, pomegranate Mojito Mocktail (see photo) along with warm pita, spices and olive oil. I tried a bowl of Lentil Soup - thinner than I'm used too elsewhere, but satisfyingly flavorful. My companion raved about the delicious Jordanian Street Fries - highly recommended! Our salads were good. I ordered mine Fattouch with chicken shwarma. The fowl pieces were hot and wonderfully spiced. My companion's Falafel was and crispy fresh and warm. I'd love to give Zooroona full points, except for its short-staffing that resulted in very long wait times between being seated, offered water, ordering, receiving pita, beverages, and dealing with an apparent order mix up with others that resulted in an otherwise very simple meal taking nearly 90 minutes to complete. Customers who entered well after us, left before us after full meal service. No effort was made on the part of the gentleman who greeted and seated us to acknowledge the error in any meaningful way. He took our orders, and presented us the bill but perhaps could have offered a complimentary dessert or removed an item from the bill when we shared that no dessert would be possible because we were still hours from our destination. Good food, long wait was our experience. read more

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I walk in and am mesmerized by the ambiance! The low lighting, the romantic back corner tables with drawn curtains for privacy, and the comfortable tones on the walls and even the ceiling made me feel at ease with all the real and fake plants! There were real tulips on the table which was a nice hint of life as we sat down. While waiting for the food a bowl of oil, seasonings, and pita bread was brought to the table. We ordered the House Tray Party Platter and I was delighted with the appetizer that came with it we chose Baba Ghannouj! I was doing a happy dance the entire time. I got a side plate of Tabbouleh and it was acidic, salty, and flavorful! Falafel was my least favorite, Beef Borek was moist and flavorful, Dolmeh and Chicken Kafta Kabob were good Beef & Lamb Kafta Kabob had a good flavor to them. The Beef Shawermah and Chicken Shawermah were a little dry. I think they cooked for a bit too long but I know the beef would have been good if a bit more rare. The rice was delicious with the flavor and the raisins are a wonderful touch! There were plenty of leftovers for 3 more meals! I was very pleased, and I brought my 80-year-old grandma who now likes Mediterranean food! Thank you for the great service and the lovely setting read more

Never a bad meal. This place always has amazing flavors and a beautiful environment. If you like a little spice, order the "street fries". You will not be disappointed. read more

Zooroona - Street Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

The ambiance of this place transports you somewhere far away from its unassuming storefront. Tons of Moroccan lanterns , comfortable seating, and amazing flavors. Everything is cooked wonderfully, and the plating is as great as the taste. So much flavor in even the simplest dishes, far from bland. Servings are generous. read more

Food was wonderful. Service was the worst! The Waitress didn't even know the food menu or drink. I ordered a glass of wine that was on menu. She didn't understand or was knowledgeable on the drink menu said they don't have that wine. Few minutes later I received the glass of wine. My husband ordered a margarita she asked if he wanted alcohol in it! The drink took over 20 minutes to make because she had no clue and the excuse was I had to find the drink recipe. It was sloppy and not something that should have been served. We added Baba Ganoush to our house platter which is what we always had done she up charged up and acted like she did us a favor without telling us. Needless to say the used to be our favorite spot! Not anymore staff isn't trained. a person came in for a takeout prefer and stood at the desk for over 20 minutes before anyone asked him if he needed help. We were the only ones in the restaurant at the time. It's too bad this place doesn't train staff. Don't waste your time.. we spent 100.00 on really bad service! read more

Had dinner here with my two sons who are in their 20s, food was really good, service was excellent and the hummus was the best we've ever had! They are still talking about it. Will definitely come back. read more

Such a lovely place-dining outside on the garden patio. I tried the Brussels sprouts for an appetizer, and had the Veggie Cauliflower and Eggplant, served with a side of rice. I also tried the delightfully refreshing Limonana, a non alcoholic drink made with fresh mint. The flavors of my meal, gentle yet bright, warmed me from the inside out. I felt as if , rather than a parking area to my right, I might look up and see the Mediterranean. Truly a lovely experience. My server, Hillary was kind and beyond helpful. read more

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I love the entire experience of this restaurant. The ambiance is enchanting, the service excellent, and the food is the icing on the cake. My biggest issue is there are so many things I want to try and so little time. During my last visit I ordered Aleppo Brussels Sprouts, a combo platter of Shrimp Kebab and Chop Chicken as well as the Date cake. The appetizer was delish, combo was ok - I probably wouldn't order shrimp again because there are so many other flavors to enjoy. The chop chicken was basic but exactly what I was looking for b/c I was sharing with my kiddo. The date cake was moist and and delicious, recommend! Thanks Zooroona! read more

Zooroona - Aleppo Brussels Sprouts - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I went for a dinner with few friends, the food was incredible delicious, the service was exceptional and the prices are very reasonable.

This place is great, really authentic. The baba ganuge was awesome. The atmosphere was great Turkish coffee and chai tea yummy

Ladies from my church took me here prior to me getting married for a bachelorette night out. It was a wonderful evening with martinis and delicious Mediterranean/middle eastern food. They had falafel, kababs, rice, grapeleaves, etc. they also had a belly dancer on stage who invited us to dance as well. It was a fun night filled with much laughter. I'll never forget it! read more

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