Albasha

Albasha seemed to offer a lighthearted and fun atmosphere, with large glass windows, televisions,…read moreand soft background entertainment that make the space feel both casual and inviting. The music added an interesting touch to the overall dining experience. The service was fairly good--our waitress was polite and checked in periodically, though she did disappear for stretches of time, which us in a left a bit of a gap in attentiveness. But, when she returned, she was helpful and accommodating. The food was very enjoyable overall. One standout was the Lebanese tea, which, even without the pine nuts, had a great flavor and was a highlight of the meal. Most of the dishes were flavorful and well-prepared, though the chicken in the Shawarma plate was a little dry. Despite that, the generous portions and authentic flavors made the meal satisfying. Lastly, I believe this place delivers a welcoming ambience, friendly service with room for a little more consistency, and delicious food with a few small areas for improvement. I'd gladly return, especially for the tea and the relaxed atmosphere.

I moved away from Louisiana a few years ago, and not long after, my family did too. Whenever I came…read moreback to visit, this was always the one place I requested we eat. Now that my family has moved away as well, I don't get to enjoy this place anymore. To this day, every time I look for Mediterranean food in San Diego, I find myself comparing it to this restaurant, and nothing has come close. Thank you for so many amazing meals and memories. Your food will always remind me of home, and I hope your business continues to thrive!!!

Interior at Albasha

The shank

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Lebanon Grill

4.8(156 reviews)

34.7 mi•French Quarter

The drinks are not great. Wine was turning sour (or maybe that is how it is.... It was bad),…read moreworst Old Fashioned I have ever had (I wanted to teach them how to make one).... Just skip drinks, it's still 5 stars. Everything else about this place is phenomenal. Food was amazing. Service was solid. It's really cool inside.

Food: Fresh hot & definitely my new spot! Hummus $ shawarma…read morewas awesome pine nuts on top extra nice step. Pita was fresh all this plus a tall glass of lemonade to wash it down. Bartender was nice gave me a to go cup of ice water it's hot out here! Service: Cooked in front of you. All fresh stuff. Not yesterday's old left overs. Pizza amazing! Under carriage firm & Krispy. Cheese was good sauce ok. The place is chill Carlos quick shot out bartender-server gives you your space, but is there when you call him. Good sever. Ambience: Good vibes. Only one thing the bathroom. Needs to be upgraded fast. Toilet seat unfortunately was broke & the door inside the stall is a bit creepy. I opened it thinking there was more supplies but nooooooo. Someone or something else in there. So had to take one star away other wise would have Ben Five all day. Good luck guys fix the men's room, I'll check my next visit & upgrade that star for you!

Falafel sandwich

Beef shawarma plate

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Beef and chicken salad

Royal Greek & Lebanese Cafe

4.3(27 reviews)

37.0 mi

Standard Greek and Lebanese menu, standard offerings all around. That's a good thing! The only…read morething missing here is a lunch menu (i.e. smaller portions). While the menu items look "standard," the execution and presentation are better than average. The royal hummus is loaded with tomatoes, feta, and olives. The vegetarian plate is fantastic. The falafel is very good, the grape leaves are perfect, and the moussaka is just lovely. And unlike other Greek/Lebanese places, the garlic is not overpowering and did not give me indigestion all day long. Can't go wrong here. Four stars - it's worth being a regular here!

2/29- hot the lamb shank plate. Lamb over rice pilaf, salad and hummus. Lamb was moist. But lacked…read moreany flavor. It looked and tasted like it was just boiled in water. Wasn't a fan. The Sharma fishes are excellent and I always get gyros. Tried the lamb chops last year and they had hardly any meat on them.

Washing it all down with a refreshing Lebanese tea.

The Royal feast has a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It's all good!

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Sultan’s Shawarma Shack

4.7(92 reviews)

40.3 mi

If you are looking for the absolute best chicken shawarma wrap or meal for that matter Sultan's is…read morethe place to come. Not only did my sisters and I drive over an hour and a half for this food, it was completely worth it. I have never had a better experience at a shawarma place and I love chicken shawarma. The service was fast and amazing. The ambiance was also nice and quaint. We all ordered their cheesy spicy chicken shawarma wraps which comes with this creamy sauce (reminded me of spicy hummus) and this spicy Asian type sauce. Both were delicious and paired perfectly with our wraps. Their wrap was hot, so crispy, stuffed with chicken and cheese, and incredible. I would have ordered another one if I hadn't been so full. They are very long also and a great size to fill you up. If you're hungry and looking to be blown away by amazing food, look no more.

This is a great spot for a quick to-go shawarma or bowl, pretty much fast food style. All of their…read moreseating is outdoors if you are choosing dine-in, there is areas that have a little bit of shade but not optimal. The mint lemonade was the real star. It's an ice- cold slushie with very fresh mint flavor. I am a big iced tea person and chose the Lebanese tea, which I had never had before. It had a florally taste that wasn't quite to my liking, but for those who are more adventurous give it a try. The shawarma wraps were tasty and a decent value at under $10.00. The fries were just regular fries and I wish I would've upgraded to the feta cheese fries.

35.2 mi•Central Business District

I love this place

CRISPY CHICKEN WRAP

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Olive

4.7(464 reviews)

So amazing and fast service!! I will definitely be back here soon. If you want greek, come hereread more

OMG! The best Greek I have ever had…read more The owner took amazing care of us and made some great recommendations. The restaurant has a lovely comfortable ambiance.

Overview of the dining room

Lentil Soup Hummus with Lamb and beef

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Albasha

4.1(99 reviews)

25.5 mi

Albasha at the Fremaux Town Center in Slidell is always a solid choice. The food is consistently…read morefresh and flavorful. I ordered the gyro and it was seasoned really well and came out hot, just the way it should. The hummus was also very good, smooth and tasty. Portion sizes are generous and definitely worth it. Service was fast and prompt, even during a busy time, which is always appreciated. The ambiance is clean, welcoming, and comfortable. Overall, Albasha continues to deliver great food and reliable quality. Highly recommend if you're craving Mediterranean -- you really can't go wrong here.

Mom and I have gone a few times recently and the food is amazing, service is excellent, and they…read moreare very fast from order time to food on the table. We shared the chicken shawarma plate and ordered the cabbage rolls and sautéed mushrooms as side items. They have good iced tea as well. Plate was a large oval plate that came with chicken, salad, rice, hummus, and pita. Cabbage rolls have rice, beef, and I'm told cardamom for a warm spice in your mouth. They are divine. We had rolled grape leaves once and they are good but I enjoy the cabbage rolls more. Pita is good, hummus is very creamy and delightful on the palate. Felafel is hot and fresh as well. Salad has feta and a yogurt type dressing. All excellent. We love this place. Ian has been my server the last 2 times and he provides excellent service.

Inside

Stuffed Grape Leaves

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In Fremaux center

Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café

3.8(166 reviews)

30.9 mi

Good, proper spit roasted chicken shawarma. The quasi tzatziki salad dressing. Is tasty. Will…read morereturn!

Mediocre just average food and service nothing to speak about, not bad just average !!!!!!read more

Interior

COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO PLATE

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Chicken combo

Athenos Greek & Lebanese Cafe

3.5(46 reviews)

61.1 mi

My sister recently went here stated the food was decent until she found a ROACH in her entre. When…read moreshe went to inform a staff member she was told that "it's a burnt piece of fat" you can clearly see the head and arms of this bug. To top it off she was still made to pay for food she didn't even eat! Horrible service horrible management. Refund her money and have some decent morals on how dangerous this is to provide and have people consume! Do not go here unless you want some extra "fat protein" added!

The floors were sticky and the lighting was dim. The service wasn't bad and the food wasn't…read morehorrible but what we found out is that there was a bug in my girlfriends food! The worst part is that they tried to claim it was chicken fat but in my 20 years of being alive have I never seen a piece of fried chicken fat to resemble a bug.

Very sad piece of lamb shank.

Roach head

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Albasha's Greek & Lebanese

4.2(85 reviews)

43.9 mi

We Albasha's Greek & Lebanese food and service! Our favorite appetizers are the fried cheese and…read moreMediterranean hummus with extra garlic!! For entrees, we love the Chicken Special, Chicken Fattoush Salad, House Salad, Stuffed Bell Pepper, Combo Plate with gyro and chicken shawarma, and lamb shank. Everything is flavorful and delicious! My husband especially loves their Lebanese tea with pine nuts.

We eat here regularly and have no complaints. Wait staff is always friendly and fast.read more

Gyro and chicken platter

Spinach pies they were delicious

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Chicken Shawarma Plate

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Alex T.

2 months ago

I worked here briefly around 2007 and had a very negative experience. The environment felt unprofessional, and I was treated poorly during my short time there. Communication was weak, support was lacking, and the overall atmosphere made it an uncomfortable place to work. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Emad J.

1 year ago

Very accommodating! Our group of over 15 was seated with no trouble at all. The food was excellent, and the service was fast and friendly throughout. The atmosphere has a warm, welcoming feel that made the experience even better. Highly recommend if you're in the Covington area. read more

E H.

127

310

2 years ago

I love Albasha, just not this location. The owner/cashier is always so unhappy. It's hard to enjoy eating out around him. The other Albasha locations are great, and I assume they're all owned by the sad man. read more

B.J. L.

2 years ago

Outstanding food and service. Thanks read more

Elizabeth A.

3 years ago

Very very good, everything was delicious, and there was excellent service, very friendly

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