Cloud Food Court is always our regular stop for the Marina Park summer concerts. We first tried…read morethem summer of 2023 and then were so happy to enjoy their delicious food again for the summer 2024 concerts. We really need to go there year round, so we'll plan to do this. My go to take out is their falafel wrap. Nice portion, super fresh ingredients, amazing flavor and always cooked perfectly. And the family who runs Cloud is so nice & greets everyone us with welcoming smiles. They definitely deserve one of my rare 5 star reviews! Highly recommend.

Tonight was my first visit to this place. We had the classic cheese burger and the chicken…read moresandwich. They both were delicious. Everything was made fresh . The place is too small. Two small tables so it's not a place for a group unless you are taking the food out. Tonight the place was also freezing cold and I felt bad for the employees so the owner needs to do something about this issue. The service was great. Wonderful staff.

We were in Kirkland overnight on Easter for an early surgical appointment on Monday. After walking…read morearound to stretch our legs from the drive we ducked into Zeitoon Grill House for some Persian cuisine. Based on decor I wondered if it had been a pub or steakhouse once in its life: lots of paneled and coffered wood, chandeliers, and wooden booths with coat hangers. We started with the baba ghanouj and ordered the fesenjan and a beef kobideh for meals. The meals came with a salad to share rather than small individual salads on the plate which was a nice touch. The staff was able to provide some veggies with the baba ghanouj since my partner in crime can't have bread. The baba ghanouj was great - exactly the smoky eggplant flavor I was craving when I saw the sign for Persian cuisine. The kobideh was nice and tender - you could taste the onion. The fesenjan was also extremely good. One question: Who eats this much rice in one dish? The rice was very good - but it is a lot of rice. I haven't had Persian like this since we had Persian neighbors who invited us over.

Zeitoon opened in downtown Kirkland many years ago, replacing the Central 21 Steakhouse. Much of…read morethe interior still has the original dark room steakhouse décor. The center area hosted a huge group with multiple tables pushed together. I have avoided Zeitoon all these years because they are higher cost, not necessarily justifiable since there are lower cost Persian foods or similar Mediterranean restaurants in the area. I finally decided to try them. Our server answered my questions, including his favorites. Two questionable/sketchy things happened: 1. Our server recommended the Mirza Ghasemi, which he said is great with the optional soft-boiled egg. Sounds good. We ordered it. The optional egg is $2, which is not identified on the menu. (See photo) 2. When he recommended the Mirza Ghasemi, we asked him to remove the Mast O Khiar which we initially chose. I said we only want one appetizer. He nodded and said OK. When the Mirza Ghasemi arrived, so did the Mast O Khiar. They put both on the table and immediately left. I flagged the original server to remind him we said to remove it, but a different person showed up instead. He: "You want to cancel this? No problem." and took the yogurt away. I did not order this; it is not me canceling. Minus 0.5 stars from overall rating. The Food: Mirza Ghasemi + egg, $14 +$2 - 2.5 Stars This eggplant dish is the one recommended by our server. We do enjoy eggplant dips, especially warm versions. The optional "soft boiled egg" is not an American version but tiny threads of yellow egg bits mixed within the eggplant mixture. Honestly, we cannot taste the egg. It is borderline a scam. This dish would be 3.5 stars if it was $14 at the menu price, which is already on the high side. A $16 eggplant dish is delusional. Lamb Shishlik Kebab, $36 - 3.5 Stars Menu: Lamb rack marinated and chargrilled (see menu photo) I knew I would not see a rack of lamb on my plate. I got four lamb chops. Meat quality wise, this is excellent. It comes with a ton of basmati rice and a salad with a refreshing light dressing. This is a bit spendy for the quantity of meat, but taste is good. Soltani Shishlik, $42 - 3.5 Stars This is the exact same dish as above except add a skewer of grounded beef kebab. This kebab, and I quote my hubby, is "not that good". Same comment for the rest of the dish. A basket of lavash bread arrived at the table. I believe it came with the Mirza Ghasemi. We have eaten many lavash breads, commonly used as wrap so it is grilled and/or heat-pressed with oil on the surface. These lavash breads are simply warmed. I learned they taste terrible that way. The surface has a sandpaper texture and still taste like sandpaper when eating it. If I paid for this separately, I would be upset.

Best hummus I've ever had!…read more I checked out Falafel Fresh in Kirkland and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is clean and has a great, fresh vibe. While they seem to do a massive amount of takeout business, eating in was just as good. The Beef and Chicken Shawarma were both highlights--perfectly seasoned, juicy, and authentic. But seriously, the hummus is the star of the show. It is easily the best I've ever tasted. Fresh food, clean spot, and great flavors. I'll definitely be a repeat customer!

This place is so inconsistent! It's good one day and then disgusting the next day. Look at this…read moreburnt to the crust chicken they put into my sandwich. I was wondering what crunchy thing I was chewing on and it was this. How can you think to even use this??? If i worked there, I would throw it out and make sure my customer is getting actual chicken not black coals.

Great food and service as always. Small place but good food. I can't wait to try everything on the…read moremenu. I wonder why they don't open for dinning cause I am not always around for lunch.

Alanya Doner is a family friendly neighborhood eatery that many people seem to like. The…read moreproprietors are very nice. Located near the Kirkland waterfront, they are a small-ish eatery with a few tables inside and two-ish outside on nice days. I really wish I like them more. I have tried them twice. We reacted both times with a shoulder-shrug kind of "it's ok", not great, not horrible, either. Their Turkish type of beef and lamb doner meat is the meatier variant. It looks like actual meat, less processed than some Mediterranean doner/gyro meats, but also oilier. We must have arrived during a slow period because our meat pieces were chewier and drier with a deeper brown on most pieces, which mean the meat have been rotating for a longer time, in between orders. Unfortunate. Doner Sandwich with lavash bread, beef and lamb, $15 - 3 Stars Doner Plate, beef and lamb, $19 - 3 Stars

I had an amazing first experience with Malaysian food at Reunion Malaysian Cafe + Kitchen in…read moreKirkland! Since I'd never tried this cuisine before, the staff were super sweet and helped me navigate the menu. They suggested the Beef Rendang with Roti Canai, and it was delicious. The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful, and that flaky 'bread thing' (the Roti) was perfect for dipping. It's a cozy, family-run spot where the service really makes you feel welcome. If you're a first-timer like me, don't be afraid to ask for help..they'll point you toward something great!

This place is legit - we tried the roti/beef rendang, nasi lemak with chicken, and mee goreng with…read morea fried egg (definitely add that! The gooey yolk nom). Very impressed with the color that they got on those noodles, the flaky layers of the roti, the funk of the beef, and the generous helping of anchovies with that nasi lemak. Chicken was tender and flavorful. House made sambal was A+. Go go go! And eat all the things!

Super yummy hand pies! I'm always excited when I see that the Tabassum food truck is coming to my…read morearea. The hand pies seem to be already prepared, so the food service is extremely quick. Chicken Curry Samsa: The chicken was plentiful and very good, didn't feel too dry at all. The curry flavor was delicious, but not too overwhelming. Beef Samsa: The beef felt a little dry, but no big deal. There was a lot of beef, onion, and cumin, making it a very flavorful snack. The puff pastries did not feel too oily or buttery, which is something I often find with pastry-type foods. Overall, Tabassum has some pretty good hand pies and I can't wait to have more!

In short: You've had hand pies several times from other…read moreculinary traditions; think of these as being similar to empanadas, just known by another name. In long: I've had these samsas a few times now, because they used to cater lunch at the office at my old work. They've been consistently delicious for 5 years. They're a little smaller than your hand, and stuffed with maybe an inch of filling. 2 of them will fill up quite a few people. The truck itself is hard to miss. It's a Sprinter van, and the longest one I've seen. Big signage on the sides. They posted up Friday in a neighborhood near me. I ended up getting dinner for everybody, so I got to try most of the menu, at least in bites here and there. We got the beef, cheesy beef, chicken, squash, and spinach samsas. The squash ones seemed almost dessert-y, because baked squash is not far off baked pumpkin, which the typical American (like me) thinks of as dessert pie in the autumn. The others were all unmistakably savory entrée pies. The great thing about these is how light, flaky, and un-greasy the dough is on every one. The fillings are fantastic, too, but they've absolutely nailed the dough. Each one was about $6, and they do offer sides, though I just loaded up on samsas and off I went. I hope to see this truck more often for sure.

Noon Café is a family-owned Persian/Iranian eatery in a plaza called Totem Square with plenty of…read moreparking. Noon Café is a casual family diner offering traditional grilled kababs (aka kebab), appetizers, sandwiches, and pizzas - all Persian/Iranian style. The interior is basic, decorated with photos of Iranian landmarks (I assume). Currently, they have a memorial due to the ongoing war. (Peace to all...) Service is warm and friendly. Be sure to ask questions if the dish names are unfamiliar. The Food: Soltani, $32.99 - 4 Stars Soltani includes one skewer of Koobideh (ground beef) and one skew of Barg (flank steak). Both are well-seasoned with excellent flavor. We ordered the flank steak medium rare, but it was medium with no pink inside. The steak was tolerable, not as tender as it could have be. This dish was served with rice per the menu. After I saw another table has their kabab served with a bread, I asked the server. She said other than rice, there is a choice of Persian bread (flat bread with sesame) and salad. Curious that wasn't in the menu nor did she say it. Not a dealbreaker. Her reply did raise my eyebrow. Zaboon, $16.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Veal tongue, simmered and fried, tomato, pickles, parsley Based on the description, the texture completely threw me off. The meat is mushy to the point of spreadable. The flavor is light with minimum seasoning. I applied hot sauce liberally to the sandwich. Portion size is large. I ate only half. Fries, $6.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside Some pieces aren't crispy enough. Some pieces are too thick such that the inside has the potato gritty texture. The sauce is a house-created flavor. We like the sauce more than we like the fries. The food is closer to 3.5 Stars. I like the family vibe and am rounding up to 4 Stars for the overall rating.

Food :5/5 Ambiance : 5/5…read moreService :5/5 We actually came across Noon Cafe by accident while looking for another nearby restaurant where we were supposed to meet someone. When we realized we were at the wrong place, we informed the staff. They were incredibly polite and friendly and didn't show any irritation at all. They kindly said it was no problem and were very understanding. While we were there, we took a look at the menu and decided we should come back and try the food another time. A couple of months later, we returned to give it a try. We ordered the non-mixed grill, and it was absolutely delicious. The beef was cooked perfectly--juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The chicken was also excellent. The rice was perfectly cooked, and when we added the butter, it tasted amazing. They also had a special Persian spice that elevated the flavor to another level. The service was warm and welcoming. Our server took the time to explain how Persian food is traditionally enjoyed and described the purpose of each ingredient. We followed his suggestions, and the experience was even more enjoyable. The ambiance was simple and modern, and the place was very clean and well maintained. Definitely a must-try.

This review is long overdue since I've been ordering from here for years. I always get the chicken…read moreshawarma and the Greek fries when ordering, and it never disappoints.The other shawarma's are good too if you prefer lamb or beef, but chicken is my go to. I highly recommend this spot if you are in the mood for Greek food!

Food was a hit for my picky mom and son. She had the lamb plate and my son had the kifta kebab…read moreplate. My husband had a lentil soup and said it was really good. It wasn't overly salty like at the other places we've gone to. The hummus was creamy and flavorful. The restaurant is a bit non-descriptive and they have a bit of seating, but the booths are super small. Their service was decent and because it's close I would definitely come back another time.

The wait staff was amazing. They helped answer all our questions and helped us differentiate…read morebetween all the chai tea choices. I loved how authentic this restaurant felt. As I'm not from their culture I cannot say with certainty it is authentic but the food was certainly delicious. If you're looking for modern and shiny, this place isn't for you. They are going through renovations but it's obviously not an establish trying to impress by interior designs, but through your stomach. Everything was well seasoned. The garlic naan was perfect thinness. The samosa chaat was delicious. The chicken Biryani was one of the best I've had. This place exceeded my expectations.

Stopped by Kabab House on a week night for dinner. There have alot of seating so getting a spot was…read morenot an issue. We ordered their chicken seekh kebab and goat biryani along with dum chai. The seekh kebab was flavorful but ive certainly had better. The goat biryani was delicious and the goat pieces would melt in your mouth and it was perfectly marinated meat. I ordered their dum chai but I guess I got the regular chai which tasted a little watered down but was still decent not bad. Now I will give them 10/10 for their service. So we had asked for spicy goat biryani but apparently they messed it up and made regular so the person stopped by informed us and said they are remaking the spicy goat biryani and would like to compensate for this slow service by offering dessert on the house. While it was not needed, it was certainly appreciated. They got us rasmalai which was good. I have been here before and felt the food during my prior visits was a tad bit better as compared to today. All in all good food, pocket friendly and great service. The ambience is basic and they have ample parking atleast at night. Would recommend if in the area.

We are absolutely delighted to have discovered ARIS FOOD & BAKERY! The owner is delightfully…read morewelcoming and friendly. He is most pleased to share the information about anything you wish to purchase. The BAKERY items are fabulous and fresh! The Feta cheese and house made yoghurt will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! Prices are quite affordable and the inclusion of the house bread for their yogurt is a delight! Please take a moment to drop in and explore the ARIA FOOD & BAKERY your palate will thank you! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

This bakery used to be a regular stop for us whenever we were in the area. We always looked forward…read moreto picking up fresh Persian Sangak and Barbari bread, which in the past had been consistently good. However, during our most recent visit this past Sunday, we bought a large quantity of Sangak without inspecting it beforehand -- and unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. The bread was poorly made, and completely lacking the quality and texture we had come to expect. It was clear that something had changed -- either in the baking process, the ingredients, or most likely, in the oversight of the baking staff. This review is a call to the owners: please take immediate steps to supervise your baking team more closely. Whoever is currently responsible for production is not maintaining the standards that built your reputation. Failing to act will only drive loyal customers away and damage your business long-term. Sadly, after this experience, I will not be returning. I'm not willing to waste my time and money again on what used to be a dependable source of quality bread.