This food was so disgusting. The chicken kabob is a pre-chewed texture and there was a big black…read morehair in my rice. The hummus was not only the worst quality I've ever had, but the oil drizzled on top tasted like piss. Might be a cleanliness issue at this location, but this was really rancid.

As someone who loves gyros and gyro meat, this place is the best I've had. Authentic Mediterranean…read morefood and market with great selections

Here for orientation so decided to do some sightseeing and came across this place. Cute interior -…read morefriendly staff and delicious burgers. My son had fries with cheese and they were good too- I got the side salad and enjoyed that as well. A good place to get good food.

We were in town for the Southern Regional Tennis tournament at Bama and came here for lunch because…read morewe always love to try Mediterranean restaurants in new cities. We were able to park easily and make our way into the restaurant with ease. There is ample outside and inside seating, however, know that the TVs are going to be on full blast, especially during football games! We ordered a chicken shawarma gyro with a side of roasted vegetablesThe Gyro (beef-lamb) with Mediterranean fries. My husband enjoyed The Gyro and would get it again. My chicken shawarma was just meh because it lacked any real seasoning/spice. The ingredients are quality but the flavor was not there for me. I enjoyed the roasted veggies which were interestingly well seasoned. Service was friendly and prompt. The ambience is college town vibes (7 tvs each blaringly loud). Decor was nice with plenty of windows with natural light, wood tables and comfortable chairs (no arms on any of them) and bar stools. 1 star deduction for lack of flavor in sandwich 1 star deduction for WAY too loud TVs (excessive) exacerbated by Kitchen sounds

Had to grab a pesto pepperjack gyro while we were in town. It was just as good as I remembered!read more

I stopped in tonight for dinner for myself and my husband. The staff was friendly and made great…read moresuggestions. I ordered the Pepperjack Shrimp but they were out of shrimp. My order came out fast but I was missing my extra sauce. The restaurant is usually packed with students during Fall/Spring semesters.

Best Tazikis around! I have eaten at Trussvile, Vestavia,…read moreMcCalla, Tuscallosa and others around Alabama. Tuscaloosa is always fresh, the salad is crisp, the meat is well seasoned and always warm when it arrives. I have had brown salad at other stores when I get it to go. Not Tuscaloosa. The portions are always larger on the to go orders. The quality is always great. The people always smile and are fun to be around. This is a well run store.

Taziki's is the greatest place to eat in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. DO NOT even think about going…read moreanywhere else to eat when this magical establishment exists. The food is phenomenal and the service is even better.

Wanted so bad to give this a 5/5, but it was just okay. The…read moresignature is the mint tea, but I was just not a fan. My fiancé loves the mint tea here, so it's just opinionated taste buds. I got the chicken gyro with lentil soup. The chicken gyro was good but a little bland and small. The fries were good and well seasoned. The lentil soup was just not good at all. It was a broth consistency, and I've only ever had a thicker robust lentil soup. I tried doctoring it with salt and pepper, but to no avail on being able to eat it. My finance's gyro plate was great though! The meat was 10/10, Taziki sauce was nicely flavored, good texture and season on rice, nice Greek salad and lots of gyro bread. Service was fast and staff were friendly. Tables weren't clean, but it looks more like a college place to go. Will get a plate/platter next time instead of the wraps, or just a good ol burger and fry.

Went to Hooligan's for lunch and it was delicious! Went with a group, so it's a good size if you…read morewant to go with friends! I had the grilled cheese and fries, and the fry seasoning was so good! Service was fast and the lady who took our orders was nice! Will come back :)

LISTEN, Red Sea is MY go-to spot! I walk in for lunch with my mind already made up, "(1) Veggie…read moreSampler with Injera, and tea please." I'm not 100% vegetarian, but I get my vegetables in every day, and Red Sea never disappoints. It comes with Shiro Wot (spiced chickpea flour in berbere sauce), Misir Key Wot ([spicy]split red lentils cooked in berbere sauce), Gomen (Ethiopian style greens or spinach), Key Sir (beet roots cooked in garlic, ginger, onions & peppers), Kik Alicha Wot(spilt peas cooked in berbere sauce), Atkilt (curried cabbage, carrots, and potatoes) and I always get Injera bread (similar to a crepe but spongy and sour) with mine; I gotta sop up the flavors. Eat it and you will be kinda plumpy leaving out happily satisfied. For dinner, I usually get the Key Wot (Beef stew), Alicha Wot (curried Beef stew), or Chicken Doro Wot (dark meat, typically Chicken leg with red pepper sauce with a boiled egg) and a side of Gomen or Key Sir. Yes, I love beets if you haven't noticed, LOL! I've only ordered to-go once, I have to sit and absorb all the flavors while I'm there. Besides, I'd be tempted to sneak a taste while driving. The staff is always attentive and the quiet atmosphere reminds me of a secluded restaurant because many drive by it without ever noticing this rare gem in Birmingham. If you're in the Homewood area, do yourself a favor and stop in and try some Ethiopian food. And if that doesn't suit your taste, they have Cajun menu items like Seafood or Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Gator bites, Red Beans & Rice, Po-Boys, Fried Green Tomatoes. And if that's not your lane, they also offer a Mediterranean menu with items such as Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shank, Kebabs, and Gyros.

My son chose this location for a birthday dinner for just the two of us. We both love Indian and…read moreMediterranean foods and they offered both in addition to Ethiopian. There's a big shopping center parking lot with plenty of parking so that's not a concern. It's in more of an older shopping center in an area. That's not very well kept. Either way, we felt safe and wanted to try a new place for dinner. The Restaurant is very colorful and I love that about it. In the photos that I saw online, I didn't realize that the chairs were just covers that had all the beautiful colors but either way it's a lot for the eyes to take in. We arrived on a Friday evening close to 5 o'clock and we were the only ones there until we were just about to leave. I do believe that they have more orders that are picked up by DoorDash and delivery services. I was excited to try the stuffed grape leaves and my plan was to get the hummus with pita bread and add lamb to it for my entrée. Unfortunately, they were out of the stuffed grape leaves, and when I tried to order the hummus, they were also out of the hummus. That was unfortunate, but I went ahead and ordered the chicken Shawarma roll which came with french fries. We both liked our food, which was fresh and flavorful. The fries on my platter don't look appetizing, but they came out hot in seasoned just right! We also ordered the fried green tomatoes and place of the stuffed grape leaves that we wanted as an appetizer. They came out hot and fresh and was very delicious. Both of our meals, including one soda for my son was only like $36 which is excellent in today's economy! We both also took some of our food home so the portions are good. Overall a good experience. I'd definitely try it again. It's not one of my top choices with all that Birmingham has to offer but definitely worth coming back to.

The falafel platter was delicious and I loved the almond rice. The salad was also quite good. I…read moreliked the decor in the restaurant as well! The fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious. The only thing was that the food did take a while to come out.

I was very happy with my choices at Makarios. I ordered a side of grilled veggies that turned out…read moreto be a huge portion that tasted delicious. The side of hummus was large and smooth, and the chicken shawarma wrap I got had a nice garlic flavor and it was stuffed with chicken. I felt like I got a good amount of food for the money and it was all very tasty. I'd highly recommend this place when in Birmingham.

I was in the area and decided to stop here for lunch. Which ended up being dinner too because the…read moreportions were very filling! Upon arriving, I was pleasantly greeted by a gentleman at the counter. I placed my order, which was the chicken kabob entree, meat pie and water, and took a seat. I had my pick since I was the only customer at that time. The vibe was quaint and quiet, with music playing from their culture. Shortly after I sat down, the meat pie was brought out along with something like a toasted naan I think. The meat pie was really, really good. The irony is that I ordered it after reading another Yelper stating how good it was. I don't even know what type of meat it was. Lol! My entree came out looking just like the photos I had seen online. The tomato, cucumber and onion salad was very flavorful and fresh and I almost want to try my hand at making it at home....its just that good. The chicken was moist, tender and marinated well. Everything was freshly prepared and hot when I received it and I could tell it was made with love. I had enough food to take half to work for lunch tomorrow. My total was around $27.00 and it was worth every penny. I'm on a quest to try out all of the Mediterranean and Persian restaurants in the area. Taboon Noon o Kabab is right up there as one of the best. Try them out...your taste buds will thank you. Happy eating!

Decided to try Taboon Noon O Kabab for lunch. The restaurant was empty when we went, which made me…read morewonder about how much turnover they get on fresh ingredients. For example, the cucumber and tomato salad wasn't as fresh as it could have been. That said, the main dish was good overall. The koobideh kebab had nice flavor, the rice was fluffy with a bit of saffron for color, and the grilled tomatoes were a nice touch. The plate also came with onions sprinkled with sumac, pickles, hummus (also sprinkled with sumac), and warm flatbread on the side. Everything was presented well and the portions were decent. Prices were around $15 for an entrée without a drink, which felt a little on the higher side for a casual lunch spot. Overall: tasty food, but freshness and value could be improved. I wish I option to give 3.5 but, sadly, can't really get to 4 for this one.

We tried this restaurant last week and had it delivered again tonight. It is amazing!…read more The vegetables are fresh and crisp...the pita crisps on top make the salad. The sauces are better than I've had before at other places. There isn't anything that isn't the best version that I've enjoyed. You have to try this place.

First off, the food was EXCELLENT, and the guy with the glasses who helped me order was SO NICE and…read morehelpful. I ate here for lunch with my 11 year old and he helped me order. We ended up sharing the chicken shawarma wrap with a side of falafel and the cost was $21, but there was a good quantity of food. Definitely get the pickles on the wrap or whatever it is you order from here. They are apparently Egyptian pickles and add something magical. I'm not usually one for pickles, but trust me on this! The falafel were shaped like donuts and not like any I've ever had before. They are a little mushier but I was fine with the texture. The outside was extra crispy. Loved that. The spicy tahini was especially good and not very spicy for me but too much for my daughter. The restaurant itself needs a good scrub from top to bottom but it isn't enough of a red flag that I wouldn't go back tomorrow. There's meat on an open spit, so I imagine it's hard to keep a layer of grease off every surface. We will definitely be back!

When I arrived to get a bowl, I was absolutely famished after surviving the day on nothing but a…read moreyogurt and determination. I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I asked Taylor, the employee behind the counter, to make her personal favorite bowl and surprise me. I assured her I liked all the ingredients, so she happily took over. When she got to the meats, she even offered me a sample of the spicy chicken first to make sure I liked it. I definitely did. She also paired the bowl with three separate sauces she thought would go well with it. And let me tell you... that bowl was AMAZING. The kind of meal where you take one bite and immediately know you'll be thinking about it again later. Honestly, I may have to go back and ask for Taylor's favorite bowl every single time because it was incredible. I didn't stay long, but the restaurant appeared clean, open, and welcoming as well.

I really like the taste and variety of options at CAVA…read more This was my first visit to this location because I did not realize the location closer to my office had been closed. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Pita with a side of the Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips and a soda. The order was supposed to be for dine in but it was bagged up as to go. The pita tasted great but was extremely messy. Fortunately I still decided to eat at the restaurant because more napkins were required. I had every intention of saving the side of pita chips for later but decided to go ahead and try it. They were so good I couldn't help myself and ate them all. With the distance this location is from my office and none near the house, not sure when I will make the trek again. But if the opportunity presented itself would like to try again.