Everything went well. The service was friendly and brought our food promptly. The restaurant is…read moreclean and so thoughtfully decorated with beautiful glass lighting fixtures from Turkey and tim ceiling from Iran. But it's Ahmad, the restaurant's owner and the food tha blew me away. We got the Greek Fries and the Eggplant Salad. The crinkle fries were crisp and the garlic sauce was out of this world - pungent, sharp, and flavorful. There was also a delicious sweet and savory dressing on the salad which was topped with red pepper, pepperoncini, and melt in your mouth eggplant. On top of that, I then ate the best baclava of my life, along with a glass of chai that Ahmad recommended. This was a PERFECT light Saturday afternoon lunch and I'm so glad I stopped in. Mawadda is a GEM.

Only person there at lunch today took our order, cooked our food, brought our food, and took our…read morepayment when we were done. The food was delicious and fresh; the presentation was beautiful; and she was super nice and the right amount of attentive. I don't know how much she makes, but she deserves a raise! I'll definitely eat here again.

Did I come on an off night? My husband ordered the…read morelemongrass beef and I ordered the brisket pho. It took 20 minutes for my husband's lemongrass beef to come out and it was cold. Then, 5 minutes later my pho arrived. I've never waited 25 minutes for pho ever in my life. The noodles were also thick which might be great for some but I prefer the thin rice vermicelli. Some of the brisket was tough and hard to chew. There was also part of an onion skin in my soup. I don't think I'll be trying this joint again.

A great surprise. Small, casual restaurant about a mile from Kubota Garden in Skyway. Fresh…read moreingredients, interesting menu, nice people, clean restaurant. We had a great lunch. I had the chicken satay plate. Delicious! The chicken had a great flavor and loved it with the pickled veg, fried bits of onion, and that addictive sauce. I enjoyed the egg and rice, though I would have loved the yolk to be runny not cooked hard. Others ordered the bahn mi. One chicken satay and one vegan. Great sandwiches and a good value. A little different than what we've had before but tasty. Might have enjoyed a little more pickled veg on them. I wish I was in this area more often. I'd love to try more things on the menu!

If you ever get your food, it'll be fine…read more Their time estimation has no connection on reality. Their site's time estimates: meaningless. When you actually show up, the updated time they give you verbally: equally meaningless. So go if you want ok mediterranean food and you have lots of extra time.

Delicious and fresh food, very kind employees! Everything was delicious. Great baba ghanoush and…read moredalma with awesome flavors. Will be back!

If you are looking for a meal where every single bite is worth it, you need to check out Marlaina's…read moreMediterranean Kitchen! The food here is absolutely delicious, incredibly tasty, and packed with authentic Mediterranean taste and flavor. It is the perfect balance of healthy and flavorful. The service was excellent, and the overall ambiance has a very homey, cozy Mediterranean vibe. It is located in a lovely, small downtown atmosphere. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and street parking is available right nearby. Highly recommend if you want a healthy, delicious meal in a wonderful setting! Near SeaTac airport

I came here for lunch. I was looking for Persian food and found this place on Google Maps. The…read morepictures looked kind of similar to Iranian food, so I decided to give it a try. My husband and I ordered a few dishes. The ingredients seemed decent, but the rice had no salt at all, and the kebab wasn't tasty. The garnish on the plate wasn't prepared well either big chunks of onion, cucumber, and tomato, not nicely cut. The stew also didn't have much flavor and wasn't good. Honestly, when food isn't seasoned properly from the start, adding salt later doesn't fix it. We didn't enjoy our meal. Also, we tried calling the servers (both the guy and the lady), but they didn't respond. In the end, my husband had to get up and ask for bread. They still forgot, and near the end of our meal the waitress walked by and said, Oh, you wanted bread?

Saw a review for the restaurant in the paper and decided to try it while we happened to be in the…read morearea. Tasty food. Very reasonably priced. Super friendly owners. Will definitely be back!

This small family owned restaurant in front of the Safeway really impressed me! The inside is…read morehumble and even has a prayer room. The food is soo delicious! The owner is so sweet, kind hearted, and very hard working! This was my first time trying Yemen food and it was a 10/10 experience. The bread they make is thin and so yummy, the eggplant dip with it is great, so are the sandwiches , especially with hot sauce. I've tried baklava before and the sweetness was overbearing, But the baklava here was a good amount of sweetness, so delicious!

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.

Food was great. Fresh and delicious taste. The representative was from Morocco and he is very…read morefriendly. We also tried the mango lassi. Highly recommended.

Food was delicious, fast and a lot more food than I was expecting…read more Falafel was moist and delicious!

A family-run Mediterranean restaurant in Columbia City run by very kind people! I live nearby and…read morehave eaten here 10+ times and haven't had a bad meal. The chicken shawarma plate, Arabic shawarma sandwich, falafel plate with fries and dolma, and veggie combo are all consistent hits. The hummus is excellent. I always get a lentil soup on the side and recently discovered the green sauce that goes well with everything. The banana strawberry smoothie makes for a great treat. Highly recommend!

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

I finally got to tried Homer and it didn't disappoint! We…read morewere a big group and waited about 1.5 hours before getting seated. I'd recommend getting there early and explored the neighborhood while you wait. The restaurant was a bit loud so it's a little hard to chat with big group. We chose the Family Feast option, which came with 3 course of food, desserts. This option is fantastic for big group to share, as well as to try different menu items without having to choose. They brought out a lot of food for each course, and pack up whatever we didn't finish for us to take home. Since their menu changes often, it was a great experience for both first-timers and guests who have been before, to try seasonal menu items. Our first course consisted of 3 dips, grilled medjool dates, anchovies with sourdough, and unlimited pita bread. All of the dips were delicious, and the grilled medjool dates were one of my favorites of the meal. Our second course were summer tomatoes, shaved kohlrabi, and grilled little gems salad with nectarines, and dill emulsion dressing. All of them were so refreshing, and the flavors were on point. The summer tomatoes were sweet. We were already pretty full at this point. Our third course were roasted chicken with chili-fruit paste, and grilled pork with rainier cherry. The chicken was super tender, the chili-fruit paste was not spicy, just the right amount of sweet and spicy. The grilled pork was tender and sweet, it was definitely one of my favorites. Desserts were ice cream and warm cookie with sweet cream. It was absolutely tasty and a great end to the meal. Our server was very attentive and nice. We didn't feel rushed during our time dining here. Overall, the restaurant was super worth the long wait, and I love all the dishes I tried that day.

I organized a reunion for our group, the first time we'd all been together in over 10 years. We've…read moreall been through life experiences none of us expected, so this dinner meant a lot. I arrived 20 minutes before opening and was first in line. One friend joined me 10 minutes later. At 5pm it was just the two of us, so I asked for a table for 4 and explained that I'd happily order food and drinks for everyone immediately, even though the rest of the group was still fighting the weekday traffic. The hostess refused, so we stepped aside. 2 minutes later our 3rd friend arrived. I asked the group behind us if they minded us getting back in line. They laughed and said it was no problem because they had just had their 3rd person arrive as well. When I got back in line, the hostess deliberately skipped over me and called the next group instead. After seating them, I stopped her and asked for a table for 3. She asked if it would "really" be just 3. At that point I honestly didn't know. Our 4th friend was driving from Everett and had texted that she was stuck in standstill traffic. I said yes, seat the 3 of us. The hostess told us to wait while she seated yet another group, taking the last indoor table. We were then placed outside on a hot day. Despite how the evening started, I did exactly what I'd said I would. We ordered dinner for the entire group, including 2 bottles of wine to avoid inconveniencing them with making drinks. Then, incredibly, the hostess came back to our table and removed the 4th chair to make absolutely sure our last friend couldn't join us if she arrived. It felt petty, unnecessary, and frankly embarrassing. What should have been a joyful reunion became a stressful experience because of one person's rigid and unwelcoming attitude. The food was equally inconsistent. The labneh was extremely sour and came with cold, slightly stale pita. The squid & lamb were overly salty. The kohlrabi with peaches was so aggressively smoky that we left almost the entire dish untouched. The mushrooms were fine. The grilled pork was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. The cod was just okay, and the desserts were average. We spent ~$500 for the meal. People don't spend this kind of money just for the food. The price reflects the entire experience, and that's where this restaurant failed. The service felt cold, impersonal, and overly focused on rules instead of hospitality. Rather than making guests feel welcome, the hostess made us feel like a problem she had to manage. I've had warmer, friendlier service at fast food restaurants. I won't be returning, and I took the time to write this review because no meal, especially one marking such a meaningful reunion, should be overshadowed by such an unnecessarily unpleasant welcome.