I had the pleasure today to eat here and was helped by Jack who gave great advice to help me choose…read morewhat to have. We got baba ganoush, falafels, chicken shawarma and baklava! Was one of the best meals I have had in a long time and I look forward to our next visit to try something else new. Highly recommend this Hidden Gem

Amazing food and service! The falafel was homemade and fantastic. My friends got the chicken…read moreshawarma - all around delish. 10/10 would go again

Me and my boyfriend got dinner here this weekend and are already very excited to come back. I was…read moresuper impressed by everything we tried! I got the shish tawook plate with baba ganouj and taboulleh. The chicken was incredible and their baba ganouj is great! We also got a side order of fries and hummus, both were great as well. My boyfriend got the chicken shawarma wrap and it was good but probably our least favorite item that we tried. I think it could've used more chicken and less fries. The employees were so nice and service was pretty fast. So excited to come back again soon!

Best Shawarma I've had in a long time. Lebanese places always make them the best. I'll be back the…read morenext time I'm in town.

Really love this gem! Portion is large (especially the sides!). It feels warm and welcoming. The…read morespace has a rustic vibe--lots of wood, stones, and a big mural on the wall. Fresh pita & dips (free) - 5/5 As soon as we sat down the waiter brought out pita and a special dip that I never tried in other restaurants, and the pita was still warm like it had just come out of the oven. Soft, fluffy, and really fresh. I used it to dip into the sides we ordered later--the Baba Ghanouj and Hummus. The baba ghanouj had that roasted eggplant smokiness, while the hummus was thick, creamy, and very sesame-forward. Both were solid. Flatbread Trio ($15) - 5/5 This comes with three pieces but you can order a plate of three in the same kinds: meat, za'atar spice, and cheese. The za'atar one had that unique flavor--thyme, sumac, sesame seeds. The cheese flatbread came out hot and stretchy with three cheeses melted together. The meat one had minced beef and vegetables on a thin crust with slightly crispy edges. This one really impressed me. Lamb Kabob Platter ($19) - 4/5 Ground lamb mixed with onion and spices and grilled. The texture was fairly firm and the seasoning was pretty strong--you mostly taste the spices rather than the lamb itself. It comes with grilled tomato and onion, which adds a nice bit of sweetness and balances things out. It also comes with 2 sides--we chose baba ghanouj and hummus. The sides portion is really generous. Mixed Grill Combination ($23) - 4.5/5 It includes beef tenderloin, kafta skewers, and chicken shish tawook. The beef had a nice smoky grill flavor and was quite tender. The kafta had the strongest seasoning, and the chicken ended up being the lightest and juiciest of the three. It also comes with 2 sides--we chose baba ghanouj and salad. House dessert (pistachio pastry, $6) - 4/5 Looks pretty simple, but inside there's pistachio filling that gives it a really nice nutty sweetness. Not overly sugary, which I liked. I hope it could improve its appearance a bit. The food felt comforting and homey rather than fancy, and the portions were generous for the price.

Such a good find! I was in town with family trying to find a place for 11 of us to get something to…read moreeat and as soon as we walked in we knew we had found the spot. Staff were super welcoming and happy to quickly seat us. No waiting right away we had glasses of ice water and full baskets of their fresh warm pita while we made looked over their light up menus with helpful explanations from our server to help guide us. So many delicious things came out just as fast. Meats were all juicy and seasoned to perfection the chicken, steak, and kafta Delicious! Baba ghanoush and hummus to top all of it yummy! You can really taste all the work they put into making all their food great!

Went here for lunch and it tasted great! The inside was amazing and the food was fantastic and the…read moreservice was excellent. We ordered the Kalubi Palow, Mantu Dumplings, and Karahi. The tea was solid as well. The naan was fluffy and the meat was flavorful. Will be back next time I'm in Austin.

As soon as I walked in, it was dark kind of warm and it looks like the inside needs to be updated a…read morelittle bit of facelift done to it, including the menu. I thought the waitress was very nice. We ordered the Tika Kabob and the Shamik Kabob rice. I think the kebabs both have good flavor. I like the lentils and the rice. I really thought everything had good flavor to it. The only thing I would say is they don't offer you water and you have to buy bottled water or bottled drinks. Also, it's pretty warm in here. I would get it as takeout . I am definitely coming back. The only other thing I would add is definitely check your receipts. They overcharged us by a lot and they ask you do you want your receipt and if you don't take it you won't know that you're overcharged.

The location on Guad was my go to in college, and I was craving this week!!…read more Unfortunately it's a more basic/boring flavor with less meat and spices BUT the white and red sauces remain top tier. I was able to drown my combo over rice with both and still enjoy my meal. The hummus was a little off, but I'm picky with my hummus. Overall, I'll get it for the nostalgia but I'm not going to be quick to recommend.

Hear me out here. So…read moreabout a year ago or two the wrap was about double the size. I think it may have always been expensive (you pay about $16 with tax) But the red sauce is to die for. Mic that in the right ratio with the white sauce (which is dairy free for those wondering) - and you get taken up to heaven. For $16 that's a deal. It's worth atleast trying. You'll love it. You won't love the price but your miser attitude will abate after the first bite I promise. It's not even real shawarma but trust me you'll love it. If you ask for sauce to go check thrice. 3 4 stars because the other location is better and next to an ice cream shop

Haraz Coffee House is outstanding! From the time you walk in and smell their aromatic Yemeni coffee…read moreyou'll be hooked. They do an impressive assortment of drinks from Turkish, Saudi with Coffee, saffron, cardamom, Lattes, Pour Overs, French Press, Cold brew iced coffee and many other drinks! And did I mention their handmade desserts? Lots of choices. I decided on a Pistachio Latte and a slice of Pistachio cheesecake to compliment it. It was stupendous. The latte was perfectly delicious- creamy nutty not too sweet and just the perfect temperature. The cheese cake was decadent, sweet, creamy and just a perfect blend. So good! The Baristas were fun to watch create drinks, very precise, professional and caring about doing their best job. After we ordered we took a table and to our surprise, they delivered the drinks and desserts to our table. Very nice service and a charming and positive staff. I definitely recommend them and can't wait to go back for more!

I've slowly become a "make my own espresso at home person", so I don't go out of my way for coffee…read moreas much as I did a few months ago. In addition, I do not have a Haraz Coffee House near me, so when I am near one of their locations, I make it a point to pop in. I love Haraz. I love the ambience. I love the coffee. I love the pastry selection. I love the service. The consistency I've experienced from location to location is top-notch. The cleanliness here is impeccable, too. That bears mentioning. My go-to is the Haraz Latte. Iced. While this could never be my every day coffee, it is something I really enjoy and treat myself to when I'm able to go to a Haraz. As someone who doesn't proclaim to like cheesecake, their Biscoff cheesecake is the exception. Maybe it's a blessing that one isn't close by and I can only indulge every now and then. If you want a break from your regular coffee, give Haraz a shot. Especially when the summer heat kicks in - the iced coffee + cardamom is pretty great. Also, they seem to have a high standard for hiring. The staff is always great. Please tip generously ;)

This dish was so salty. Couldn't eat but half. The lemonade was perfect. The service was normal…read more The surrounding was semi clean with few tables to sit. Wouldn't go back due to the saltiness.

Chako Halal food truck has been open for 10 months according to Mamoud, food truck server. Just…read morenoticed it today... The food truck is next door to the Shell gasoline station at Braker Lane and MOPAC next door to another food truck - Taqueria Guerrero. I ordered the chicken Turkish Kavurma wrap. The wrap was huge...enough for two people. It was loaded with chicken including tomatoes, pickles and lettuce. The wrap was lightly toasted and very enjoyable to eat. The wrap also had a thin white sauce. Mamoud was fast and very personable. There is no seating. Therefore, this primarily a grab and go business unless you want to eat in your car. In the fall months, this would likely be fine. However, in Texas in the summer, you will likely pass out before you got to eat your meal.

Al Shami rocks! Been going to their Houston location for years and I'd say its probably the best…read more(and most authentic) Syrian style shawarma I've had in Austin. Was super happy to hear about them expanding to Austin. Syrian shawarma is defined by the simple ingredients but bold flavors. My favorite staple being the chicken shawarma, 3 ingredients: Richly seasoned chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles. Simple but delicious. Their shawarmas are huge and reasonably priced. And i prefer the more authentic arabic bread they use compared to places like Abu Omar that use tortillas, which tasted off to me. The crew there is very friendly and seems passionate. And they chatted with me about their expansion plans to North Austin. They also specialize in kebabs, beef shawarma and other late night goodies. Would recommend the shish taouk and the beef shawarma as well!

Me and my boyfriend grabbed lunch from here this weekend and really enjoyed the food! The chicken…read moreand beef Arabi were both so so good! I think we both preferred the chicken though surprisingly. Both arabis had great flavor and the ingredients tasted very fresh. I loved their garlic sauce and orange sauce. Only complaint about the food was that our fries were not warm but I could tell they would be good when fresh. The service was a little chaotic and slow but the workers were so nice so I won't be docking any points there since I know they just opened recently and are probably still figuring some things out. Once they get their groove I think this will be one of the better Mediterranean trucks in Austin!