Was in town visiting family and this place was recommended by some local friends, so we decided to…read moretry it out.... just something different for a change, especially since we'd never tried authentic Turkish food before. Upon entering, my first impressions were that that place looked quite nice. A bit dated, but clean, cozy, warm, and casual. We showed up at about 6pm and the place was very quite, but in short time, the place became packed, and fit good reason.... the food was prepared and presented wonderfully, was absolutely delicious, and the service was incredibly friendly, polite, helpful, and attentive... despite it being very busy. Being rather unfamiliar with Turkish food, we had a very nice and helpful chat with our server who made some great recommendations. We ended up ordering Mixed Grill Family Plate for 2, which came with a good variety of skewered meats like Beef Shish, Chicken Shish, Chicken Adana Kebab, Adana Kebab, Kofte Kebab, Doner, all served with house salad, Bulgur Rice, White Rice, Grilled Pepper and Tomato. In addition, we ordered the Lamb Chops, a Cucumber Salad, the Lahmacun.... best described as a Turkish pizza, Red Lentil Soup, and to top it all off, the Kunefe dessert. The word WOW! pretty much sums up the quality, flavors, and presentation of the dishes. Nothing was too salty at all... like I've often found with many similar such dishes found elsewhere..... just great flavors all around, witty tender, juicy, and perfectly marinated meats, and served, hot, fresh, and very well presented. As for that Kunefe dessert... a traditional Turkish dessert made with angel hair pastry, sugar, cheese, and pistachios.... Yummeee! ....now that was something different indeed. I'm not typically a sweet tooth kind of person, but I just wanted to taste just a bit of it. So unique and had very nice textures, unique flavors, and big time sweetness to it...ok, I'll admit it was VERY sweet, and I'll likely not order it again... not because it wasn't good...it was very good! ...just too sweet for me. But if you're into sweet desserts, I'm sure you'll love this dessert. Now that we have a better idea of what Turkish food tastes like, and my family was thoroughly impressed by the food quality and service, we're definitely coming back here again, for sure.

Extremely hospitable, so far I have yet to order something I didn't like. It's kind of out of the…read moreway and far but totally worth it. But hands down my favorite dish of all time is Beyti. Think of it like a Turkish equivalent of an enchilada. If I can make it during lunch GREAT. But the dinner prices are pretty normal for Turkish restaurants, but I will usually order for the table so we can all try a little. I know the location isn't great but it's absolutely worth the inconvenience of the drive.

Not my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. We came for lunch and it did not impress. We ordered from…read moretheir lunch menu, and had the rice pudding for dessert, which was ok. Service is hit or miss. I'm sure this place is a favorite for many, but it's not for us.

Finally, find another Turkish food restaurant close to my place. We ordered our food through the…read moredelivery service, which took forever (doordash). Thank God they packed really well, so the food was still warm. Every single item was full of taste and freshness. It is well served in size and packed creatively. We all loved it. The price is a little pricy, but again, the quality is not cheap. We would love to try again, but it's better to dine in and enjoy food served directly to your table from the kitchen. We highly recommend this place but try to dine in if you can.

Empire Turkish Grill has great lunch specials! They offer soup or salad and an entree for $15. It…read moreis a good size meal and very flavorful and filling. Service is very helpful, quick and kind. Inside was very clean and spacious. This is a great spot for Turkish food in memorial area.

Empire Turkish Grill is a staple spot for my family and me whenever we want good quality Turkish…read morefood. This spot has such a homey feel. Everything we've had here tastes delicious, is light, and not too salty. I love having the lentil soup as an appetizer, along with the shepherd salad (we added feta) and fried eggplant. I honestly wasn't a huge fan of the cheese rolls, but my family enjoyed them. For our meals, we ordered fillet and chicken, both of which you can't go wrong with! For dessert, we ordered the sutlac and keskul, both of which are like rice pudding. The sutlac is my personal favorite though! And of course, we had to get tea with our dessert. The servers here are all so kind, and the service is quick. There is plenty of parking available in a lot. Overall, I highly recommend Empire Turkish Grill if you're craving/wanting to try Turkish food!

I needed last-minute catering for a funeral last week, and this business truly went above and…read morebeyond in every possible way. During a stressful and emotional time, they made the entire process easy, smooth, and affordable, and I am so grateful for how kind and accommodating they were. I really wish I took pictures of the food after we displayed it out for the guests, but it was a funeral and my brain truly was in another place. We ordered the rice, a side salad. Both were in very large aluminum dishes, and two servings of felafel sides and then a mixture of beef, chicken and lamb wraps all cut in half. The owner personally spent time with me on the phone multiple times going over the menu, helping me figure out how to get the best variety of dishes within our budget, and making thoughtful suggestions that ended up being perfect. You could tell he genuinely cared about helping us, not just making a sale. The food was absolutely delicious -- so many people complimented the wraps and the rice in particular, and several guests asked where the food came from. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and homemade, not like typical fast catering or fast food. At the last minute I realized I didn't have cutlery, and without hesitation he took care of it for me and included it in the cost, which took a huge weight off my shoulders. I actually first tried their food when I gave birth at Memorial Hermann across the street in February, and I'm so glad I remembered them and came back to use them for catering. The quality is amazing, the service is even better, and the price was about half of what other catering companies quoted us -- with better food. Truly an amazing business run by genuinely good people. I highly recommend them for catering, especially if you want authentic food, fair pricing, and people who really care.

Amazing food, great service, and perfect to visit with both friends and family. Definitely value…read morefor money. Must try.

Fantastic experience…read more Little different than Dimassis buffet style. Cafeteria style ordering with what seemed like endless choices. Settled for Lamb Shank and multiple sides / salad etc. Was delicious. Very nice restaurant with good ambience and well maintained including bathrooms.

Proteins are quite tiny here but they give you a lot of sides. I enjoy how clean and healthy…read moretasting it is here. It is on the lighter side and I wish there was more protein but for the amount of sides it's pretty decent. There's a lot of options and I usually do the family meals or one entree and 3 sides. Kabobs 3/5 On the lightly seasoned side. A bit chewy but we always pick it cause we are big meat eaters. Very little on the meats. Lamb shank 5/5 Also lightly seasoned but the lamb is so tender and falls right off the bone. Hummus 5/5 Love the different options they have. Pita 1/5 Dry as a brick. Lentil soup 5/5 Sweet and hearty. Guac 5/5 Pretty good guac

We've eaten here a few times now, dine in and carry out (And I finally remembered to photograph…read moreanything, but the inside is super cute and I love the chairs, very comfy). Everything has been fairly quick either way. I see the same two guys each time and both are very nice. Food is great - good size, good value. I don't know what they do to their hummus but 15/10 because it's delish. Between me, the hubs, and the child we've gotten a lot of their offerings - skewers, kebabs, gyro, wraps, apps; zero complaints on anything. Highly recommend!

General Description:…read more A small Persian/ Indian restaurant located in the corner of the Miyagi sushi plaza. Good: - Chicken Kabob Soltani was decent. Bad: - Service was a little spotty. Upon entrance we had to ask the server to bring us water. He was kind enough to bring my son another drink on the house. - Barg was a too chewy. - Interior is dated. Restrooms need to be cleaned. Overall: I would try this place again. Chef John was really nice and I kind of feel bad for leaving a neutral review.

We had a great meal Saturday night, lamb kabob and kibbe plates, hummus and tabouli were tasty, and…read moreservice was prompt. The manager is very friendly, and helpful describing their versions of classic dishes. Filled us up, but we added a takeout chicken shawarma too. Also had a nice collection of imported beers. Hit the spot on a warm evening. Will be returning soon. The patio looks good when the weather is a bit cooler.

What fantastic service! My husband and I tried this out tonight, and Frankie (the son of the family…read morethat has owned this business for the last 19 years), was incredibly personable and made sure we had a lovely experience. My husband is gluten free, and Frankie knew exactly what on the menu was safe and not safe for him. There are a few things that had wheat that we were not expecting, but Frankie offered alternative options. He even sliced a tomato for my husband to eat the hummus with (which was delicious). We highly recommend the spicy hummus and the grape leaves, which were some of the best we have ever had. We would love to return!

My girlfriend and I were looking for something a bit different in the area and decided to have our…read morefirst try on Persian food at Kasra. I must say I have to echo her review, as we were blown away by the flavors. The restaurant was packed, and the decor was fancy but comfortable. One look at the interior and clientele already convinced me this place would be authentic. We opted to try 2 different combos, the Kasra and seafood combo, so we could share and try a bit of everything. It's hard to pick a favorite, all the proteins were flavorful and tender. The rice was a whole talking point just by itself. I often get bored with plain old white rice, so I'm glad Kasra seasons their rice well. The portions were very generous as well, they left me full after cleaning up that whole plate. This was an excellent introduction to Persian cuisine for me, we got lucky that we chose a place that would leave a great first impression!

Follow up after a few more visits…read more.. Service - outstanding. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff that can recommend on your food selection and answer any questions. Atmosphere - clean and inviting environment. Food - never disappointing. Flavoursome, authentic, fresh and always delicious. You must try it! Highly recommended.

We dined here for dinner and had the lamb shank. It was well seasoned with spices and delicious…read more Fall off the bone. The food here is very good. All of it is fresh and the kitchen serves small portions to keep the food from being overcooked on the buffet tables. This was our second time here and the it was consistent!

With the exception of the Webster location, I have been to all their other locations. Hence, I'm…read morethe self proclaimed dimassis connoisseur. I do prefer the 249, humble snd 110/bunker hill locations, as the quality of food is better than the SL location. Plus I feel that the food tastes more delicious at those 3 locations and it so happens that those 3 also carry Coke Zero. That's a deal any given day. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my recent outing. I I ate my go to items: hummus Baba kebabs, gyro, yellow chicken and salad. It's a hit every time. They do have workers that periodically come to pick up the plates and clean up the tables Ambiance is chill inside and it feels comfy, every time I dine.

had a great experience at Rumi's! Complimentary valet, they accept tips, and there is a convenience…read morefee with credit card tips - they have a great happy hour! the lamb is top tier! when you walk in, the ambiance literally lifts your spirits. gorgeous interior, and plenty of staff around to help each other. its definitely a date night vibe, happy hour vibe, and a group dinner vibe as well! I got a sharable salad, all the dips, and OMG the smoked eggplant was drool worthy good. it doesn't come with any chips or bread though so you gotta order that separately. we got kanafe and coffee for dessert and they actually offer decaf coffee as well. I have been twice and enjoyed it both times! excited to come back

Finally tried this famous restaurant. Highly recommend getting a reservation on the weekend…read more Food: - dolmeh $16 - it came with 5-6 pieces, sour but tasty, highly recommend - kashk badenjoon $17 - pretty inoffensive dish, just fried eggplant, it didn't stand out to me - koobideh with rice and veggies $28 - it was pretty standard, nothing too special, portion was enough for 2 people with average appetites - complimentary Persian ice cream sandwich for my birthday - creamy, fragrant with saffron, great way to end the meal Ambiance: great! Not too noisy because of the high ceilings. Service: the server was a bit passive aggressive but overall can't fault her for any particular thing. She was refilling our water a bit too much. Parking: free in the garage on the right past valet