great food was amazing and fresh with great quality I really enjoyed the free soup and the kindness…read moreof the staff along with the speed and environment

Found this gem during Seattle Plate of Nations week!…read more $35 for all this fresh and mouth watering deliciousness food!! Portion size was great (split it between 3 of us)! Came along with complimentary lentil soup very pungent I could easily have had another bowl Beef & Lamb Gyroand Meat Chicken Shawarma: juicy and tender. Grilled Salt and Pepper Lemon Fish: succulent. Rice: flavorful Dolmas, Falafel,Hummus & Pita, and Salad (not pictured) Service: friendly Ambiance: well lit and plenty of seating

It was my first time trying Al Azayem tonight and I had mixed reactions to their food. Wanting to…read moresample a bit of everything, I got their spicy tikka chicken plate, chef's special lamb plate, falafel salad, and beef schawarma sandwich. The meal came with 3 large pieces of homemade boat-shaped pita, 3 sides of hummus, and 2 side salads (as well as the entrée sized salad with the falafel), and 2 sides of spiced rice. Note: I told them I had an egg allergy so I don't know if anything was modified in my order from the standard menu. While flavors were excellent, the meats were quite dry overall, with the worst being the beef schawarma in the sandwich which was irredeemably dry. Like, maybe a few days old and re-fried kind of dry. No amount of sauce or douses of extra olive oil could save the dehydrated, jerky-like beef chips that lay shriveled amongst a bed of gorgeous fresh veggies and delicious homemade pita. It was depressing to eat. Their talents seem to shine best in the dinner plates, so I will only order from that menu going forward and just forget the sandwiches. I was also very impressed with their falafel and thought this dish was the standout star of the grouping. Each oily little falafel donut was perfeftly crunchy on the outside and pillowy on the inside with good seasoning, and the cheese on the salad with it was a nice touch.

I ate here with my family. Lovely food , beautiful flavors…read moreand nice hard working family owned ... Very tasty, good value. I would definitely recommend!

Stopped by for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon at Mawadda Cafe, Burien. We ordered their chicken…read moreshawarma sandwich and greek fries. The food was fabulous. The chicken was so well marinated with spices - definitely one of the best I have had. The wrap with lettuce tomato and delicious orange chicken was my fav. Their greek fries also were great but the dip was even better. This place certainly serves authentic mediterranean food and I am a fan. Highly recommend this spot and I cannot wait to try their other menu items.

I have been craving a gyro and meaning to try a different restaurant closer to downtown Burien. I…read morestumbled across Mawadda Cafe while checking reviews and decided to try them instead. I'm very glad I did. I ordered the Gyro sandwich and regular fries via an app. When I arrived, I found a comfortable space with ample seating, clean and well lit. I was greeted immediately and my order was brought out shortly after. When I got home and unpacked everything, I was immediately impressed. The gyro was full of fresh toppings but not overly smothered in sauce and the fries were plentiful and well seasoned. I was very pleased. Based on this experience, I'll absolutely be back soon.

Definitely a hole in the wall! We ordered Door Dash for pick-up & although one couldn't…read morecommunicate well nor did they have the order ready, we were more than happy to support this local business and encourage folks to give it a chance. My husband did the pick-up and says it's not the best venue for hanging out but we're just in the mood for take-out so perfect for us! The BBQ chicken is super yummy and jabati is wonderful. I would recommend this plate for sure!!! The meat of the gyro plate was well done, but wish it had come with some kind of sauce as it was otherwise dry. Maybe the gyro wrap is better? The chicken leg was for our kiddos and was much larger than I expected considering it was only a $2 add-on.

This place serves the best Somali food in Seattle. Their customer service is top notch, and the…read morestaff is exceptionally friendly and professional. The restaurant itself is neat and tidy but it can get little crowded due to their popularity. The food is very good I'm obsessed with their rice dish, particularly the one with beef suugar or goat meat and also their past whether it's beef steak or chicken steak, they'll never disappoint. Give this place a try. I highly recommend!!!

The wait time was excessively long, and the chicken was noticeably salty and overcooked…read more Additionally, the cleanliness of the establishment did not meet expectations.

Paradise serves the best chicken and rice! It's so tasty, I keep coming back for more. Definitely a…read morefavorite!

A delicious Mediterranean restaurant for great schwarmas, kebabs, and more! The staff was super…read morefriendly in explaining the restaurant and how this restaurant is all kocher! Today I got the marinated chicken schwarma and the beef kebab. Both were super delicious and the texture of the meat was very tender and flavorful. The pita bread was also very fluffy and goes well with the meat and toppings. Overall would recommend and would definitely come back soon!

Food is SO DELICIOUS. Service was good, pretty fast which we all appreciates! Seattle is so lucky…read moreto have a place like this nearby -- absolutely yummy and so fresh. The vibes and place were really cute as well, very spacious restaurant with plenty of seating. Would definitely recommend!

Upon walking in, you are greeted by the heavy stench of cigarette smoke (people were smoking…read moreinside). Very dim lights, table was sticky and straw littered the floor. Bathroom toilet didn't flush due to being clogged and the sink looked like someone vomited on, in, and around it. How are you suppose to eat with your hands if the wash facilities are dirty??! Didn't get past that to try the food because, well, if the facilities look that way, then.... Also, the parking sucks: people park haphazardly, so getting in (or out) would be a headache. Plus side is that it wasn't too busy, so the lady came quick with menus and water, but that's about all the positives we've experienced.

My wife and I stopped in for dinner at the recommendation of an Ethiopian acquaintance and had an…read moreexcellent, super flavorful veggie combo for two. This restaurant feels like being invited to someone's home for a great dinner. Highly recommended!

No frills but authentic food with great flavor. I ordered the salmon and veggie samosas. Oh my,…read moreperfect amount of filling and fried to perfection! The owner plated my food and even gave a free sample of the fettuccine Alfredo which was flavorful and full of cheese. I ate on those samosas for 2 days and they reheated well each time. I will visit again!

I was starving late at night and decided to get some pasta mind you this is not the first time I've…read morehad mama sambusa first time wasn't disappointing but this time I called to order 1 shrimp pasta the lady said it'll take 20mins cuz the shrimp takes time to make? So I then went to go pick up I was soo excited even paid $30 cash cuz I didn't have change and obviously don't mind tipping the mom working late. When I got home and opened the box there was a weird smell I tried to ignore and fist bite had to spit it out idk why it smelled I tried the pasta thinking maybe it's just the shrimp but no same thing and then I tried to smell the cheese and that's when I gagged I really was excited to eat this and now I have to just throw it away because I'm scared of food poisoning. So I made my brother smell it thinking I'm tweaking but he also gagged and almost threw up just like me. This is really disappointing