06/04/2026 An update: I brought my husband with me to…read morelunch at one of my current favorite places! Although we we the first people there at 1pm for dine-in, there was a steady stream of take-out orders getting picked up, as well as other (mostly men) coming to dine. The chairs are wide and overstuffed, and the tables are just the right height. It's a, "have another bite" atmosphere. There are long prayers coming from the speakers. Even a non-Arabic speaker like me knows that, "Bismillah" doesn't rhyme! The better half's take on his kebab? "This is the best lamb I've ever had!". I thought the shwarma and fries were great, but the hummus served with warm pita, some fruity, green olive oil, and a sprinkling of sumac/ za'atar really knocked it out of the park. I was dipping my fries in it! We ended the meal with a long slice of pistachio backlava. Oh, so good!

My friends and I stopped in here for dinner on a warm summer evening, the door was open and the…read morestaff was welcoming. We ordered chicken and rice and we had lamb shawarma and a lamb shawarma combo, they were all very tasty, flavorful and delicious. The chicken and Rice was the clear winner of the order game, it was generously portioned and Fair.\nLy priced and the rice was so delicious.It was hard to stop eating it. The\nLamb shawarma was good and it had nice flavor and was tender and there was combo, had fries and coleslaw with it as well.It was delicious.I recommend going here.The people are nice.They take care of you and try to accommodate whatever you want.

Everything delicious and will be back. I had the Mixed Grill…read morewith side of pickled veggies and recommended both for any 1st time guests. The staff were all friendly and helpful.

Really good restaurant to try out, for those who want to try food that isn't just American…read morecuisines. I know Almaza is known for their rotisserie chicken, but I chose to try their other dishes on this trip. Some may feel the prices are on the higher side, but honestly the prices are quite fair. Reason being is, there was enough food to feed two people. You can dine in or just order takeout, either choice you're going to have some good food. Kibbie- I liked these handheld Lebanese beef croquettes. The seasoning was good and it does come with some sauces, but I didn't need them. I was fine with how well the croquettes tasted alone Pastelillos- I loved these meat pies..I could eat these all day Mediterranean lamb plate- The bed of rice that comes with the dish, is totally different tasting that I have ever had. Manly because of the shaved almonds, and cinnamon. But by no means, do I have any complaints. The lamb pieces with this entree was a good compliment.

This is where it all started, the first in Williamsville. You have an option of dinning in or…read moretaking out your order.WIth fast and friendly service I received my order of the Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wrap it was so delicious. It has in it Grilled Mediterranean chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion, and feta cheese, topped with dill sauce and house Greek dressing to savior.

This is the original location. With speedy service and a smile I got the Kafta Kabob Pita Sandwich…read moreIt had hummus, onion, and tomato. It was very tasty and enjoyable. This location is very clean and has indoor dinning or to go options.

Best lunch & early dinner spot! They have earlier hours, so make sure to check before you head…read morethere. Or call ahead for pickup! The food is always on point, whether you're getting a wrap, salad, soup, even the dill dip for your chicken is unique to Natalie's and everything is so delicious. The owners and employees are very nice as well, which is always an added bonus. If you choose to eat there, it's standard diner seating; everything is always clean. Don't forget to grab a piece of baklava for dessert! Yum.

Clean, plenty of seating, great food, good portion sizes, great service with a smile, I can't wait…read moreto go back again.

I've never thought of great food and gas station/ convenient store together. Until now. Someone…read morementioned this place to us and had to check it out. We ordered the falafel wrap, open chicken souvlaki, and a spinach pie. The spinach pie ended up being my favorite. It was loaded with chopped spinach & onions with a slight lemon flavor all in a light fluffy homemade dough. I could have eaten a couple of them! Maybe I will next time.The chicken in the souvlaki was seasoned nicely but was a bit dry. My husband seemed to really enjoy his falafel wrap. Service was good. Can't wait to go back & try a few more of their dishes. 2025-3

Found this place on Yelp one day while searching for someplace to go for lunch. We've driven past…read morethis place many, many times and never realized there was a Lebanese takeout place inside a Mobile gas station and carwash. I ordered the Falafel Wrap with a Tahiti sauce. Turned out to be very good. Something I would order again. If you are going past the intersection of Millersport Highway and North Forest, stop at the Mobile station. Gas up, wash your car and fill up on some good Lebanese food.

The atmosphere? Arabic widely spoken here, clerics in white garb and long beards stroll past, and…read moreevery booth in the front is occupied by men sharing laid-back meals. The back entrance, "family entrance" is for women in modest attire and their children. The first time we were here, my family of three were sitting in the back, and the owners very politely invited us to sit in the front. Oops. Before I forget, breakfast is served here: Shakshuka (eggs coddled in a spicy tomato sauce), breads hot from the oven, etc. A juice bar has been added since I last visited, with baskets of fresh mangoes, pineapples and melons. Order at the counter, and you're given a number for your table. If you're doing takeout, you pay immediately; if eating in, pay as you leave. The menu is bilingual, but I was unfamiliar with many of the dishes. As Mark Twain put it, "I was informed but not educated." I opted for an easy one: lamb chops over rice. Everything is cooked to order, but according to Islamic dietary rules. That is to say, nobody asked me if I'd like my lamb rare or medium. The char on the lamb was outstanding! The parking lot on both sides of the restaurant get full quickly, but it's possible to find safe parking on the side streets.

I really needed to update my review. While I still think the restaurant can be chaotic and…read moreconfusing for non-Arabic speakers, the low prices are undeniable. $1 cups of delicious bone broth? A huge plate of chicken over rice for $7? Huge pieces of bread for a $1? Free tea? With everything so expensive now, it's a pleasure to get a huge, delicious, and halal meal for so little. Al Mandi is going to be nuts during Ramadan, but like everything in Buffalo, the craziness is also endearing :)

It's no longer an eatery, just a Middle Eastern grocery store. They do carry some baked goods, as…read morewell as pantry, refrigerated, and frozen foods. They also have some home goods (rugs, Turkish coffee pots, cups, etc). The cashier was friendly and provided a recommendation to us for another restaurant since we came for shawarma but they no longer have the restaurant here.

Having eaten at a place by the same name, different owner in Cleveland, we had such high hopes for…read morethis market eatery. The market side offered fresh pitas and various other foreign delights. The cashier doubled as the waiter, who took a bit to realize that we wanted to order (in retrospect we could have approached him but were too busy reading the menu) asked what we wanted. I got the falafel sandwich, which although a bit drippy at the tail end as I scooped it out of the foil, was crispy. And my mate's lamb sandwich (which is truly a wrap) was perfectly seasoned. Granted it is served on a Styrofoam plate and there is no background music, but we didn't come for ambience. Do yourself a favor and get it to go, and let your taste buds rejoice.

Great tasting food, superb service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Informal, yet the food is…read morehigh-end. Just go here and enjoy.

We loved this place!!! Such large portions and the food was phenomenal. If we ever visit Buffalo…read moreagain, we will definitely return.

Well, on the positive side, I had a really nice time in good company. The restaurant was clean,…read morerather spacious, and I certainly appreciated the white tablecloths. We sat at a round table that perfectly fit our group of seven. It was a very comfortable setting, so we could talk freely. We came for "Buffet Night Wednesday," served from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. Around 6:30 p.m., I felt like we were late to the party and should have been grateful there was still some food left. We knew a large group of 25 people would be coming for the buffet that day, but I didn't think it would be a problem. The buffet looked kind of sad to me. I managed to sample almost everything, even Goat Curry. Everyone said it was very good. I passed on the Samosas (not too appetizing looking). Also, I didn't want to commit to the whole piece of Tandoori Chicken, so I checked the Chicken 65 instead. It was nothing like I had tried before, but the bite size pieces were good, plus it wasn't really spicy. Everyone's favorite, Butter Chicken, was very tasty. I had only a small piece of chicken. When I went back for another one, it was gone, only the sauce remained. I think just one dish was refilled during our entire stay. I was hoping for fresh Samosas, but it didn't happen. The Tofu dish was one of my favorites. Luckily, there were just a few pieces hanging around, so there was no risk I could overeat at this particular buffet. For dessert, I had a little white pudding. It was a generic dish you'll find in every Asian buffet, nothing special. We learned that the ownership had changed, but it seemed like it was still a family business. The children were supposed to clean up the dirty dishes, but they didn't. We were surrounded with dirty plates, and none of the employees seemed to care. This was my first visit to Shalimar BBQ & Grill, and I can't compare my experience to previous quality. I can't complain about the taste and flavor, really, but the entire buffet was missing something. Maybe the food? :)

Went here with a few of our friends to check out their weekly buffet. It's my first time here since…read morethey hosted an event for Yelp. Sorry it took me so long to return. I really enjoyed the Goat Curry & the Aloo Gobi. I thought most of the other dishes could have used more heat. I took a samosa but not sure why. It was very dark & dried out. We found out while there that they're under new management. Going from Southern Indian to now Afghani. That might explain the difference in spices. Everyone was friendly but the service lacked a bit with no one cleaning up the dirty dishes or asking if we needed more naan or water. I'm on the fence with this review 3.5 to 4 so I'll go up to 4. 2025-64