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    5.0 (1 review)
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    Kabobji

    Kabobji

    4.3
    (997 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Takes reservations

    We've been hitting up Mediterranean restaurants like nobody's business on this leg of our spring…read morebreak, in part because of our proximity to many, and in part because my progeny and I are currently obsessed with babaganoush in its many variations. For this particular dinner, we were also focused on finding a truly vegetarian friendly restaurant where we could take our dear friends. Kabobji was a wonderful choice for vegetarians, omnivores, and carnivores alike. It's a large restaurant with plenty of booths and large tables for gathering with friends and family. Someone I suspect to be an owner was working hard alongside his wait staff and displayed a sense of genuine hospitality. Above all, the restaurant has a rock solid kitchen. The falafel ($13.99 / 5 pieces) here were ****STELLAR****!!! They're shaped like Indian medu vada (fried with a hole in the middle), probably for the same reason: to allow as much of the surface to fry to that perfect golden crisp as possible. And Kabobji's falafel were, in fact, awesomely crisp and well textured, made from soaked chickpeas in the traditional style, perfectly sized, nuanced and subtle in flavor -- some of the best we can remember having. (For reference, we love Nish Nush and Tanoreen for falafel in NYC -- and I think our neighborhood must be one of the major international epicenters for falafel.) Also excellent: the baba ghannouj ($10.99 for the small size), just a bit chunky, enriched with a lot of tahini, a moderate amount of garlic, a touch of lemon. This is how we like to make it at home. The vegetable ghallaba platter ($20.99) was simply made with thinly sliced onions and bell peppers, a small amount of zucchini, I think, and a touch of tomato. I would've loved to have had a spritz of lemon or sprinkle of sumac for a more acidic component, perhaps a little less onion. Note that this dish works better as a main course when accompanied by something protein-y like hummus, but it was pleasant to eat alongside our other orders. A convive, who went with the mixed shawarma platter ($27.99), found it to be a generous portion size and enjoyed it, especially with a side of well composed fattoush salad (+$5.99 to upgrade). Beef shish kebab ($14.99) and lamb shawarma ($15.99) wraps were both excellent and moist, a good balance of protein and vegetable. I didn't try them, but the "cheese pies" ($12.99) turned out to be pitas covered with a large amount of melty white cheese that some young children might enjoy as pizza. (Mine probably would've found them to be "too cheesy," but they're mutants.) They came three to an order. When you dine in, they bring a big basket of warm pita / pida to the table -- quite a generous touch!! I think it's house made and of course went beautifully with our food. Bottom line: GREAT FALAFEL! Great, low-key, family-friendly vibe. Good for vegetarians and non-vegs. Go.

    Another incredible experience at Kaboji. The service is, as always, attentive and truly above and…read morebeyond, and the food never disappoints. Because we had a large group, we ordered two veggie mezzas for the table. They come with grape leaves, baba ghannouj, and hummus, which makes them perfect for sharing. And the unlimited pita bread is always a win. The salad, so refreshing. The Lebanese cheese rolls are also amazing. Some of us switched it up and tried the spicy fish, sautéed shrimp, and the mixed shawarma platter. No regrets. The fish was so flavorful and the perfect size. LollllpThe rest of us stuck to the kabobs and lamb, which are consistently a safe bet. The space is great too. The huge windows give you beautiful lighting, and they have seating for large parties that still feels more private. We'll definitely be back.

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    Yalla Motek

    Yalla Motek

    4.2
    (60 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Last year I ate at the Motek in Coral Gables and was very impressed with the taste and quality of…read morethe food. I was interested in trying their other quick serve version. I ordered the Chicken Shwarma with Turkish rice. My daughter ordered the same thing with veggie quinoa. I don't usually eat this type of food but was in the mood for something different. It is worth noting Yalla Motek is mostly Kosher. The food is Kosher but they are open Saturdays and the process is not overseen by a Rabbi. Either way, I ate half my meal and brought home the other half. They give big portions. I really didn't care for the flavor of the meal overall. I could eat it but should have ordered something else. The food is high quality but it is not for me. The staff were very warm and hospitable. I did enjoy the Tahiti on the side. I will probably eat here again but would order something else.

    Yalla Motek is located inside the Treat Hall in Aventura mall…read more If you're craving some Mediterranean street food, this is the spot for you. We usually get our usuals in this food court but we decided to get something different this time around and saw Yalla Motek. We love Mediterranean food so we thought this would be a great option. The service was super fast and the menu was easy to look through. We ended up getting two chicken shawarma pitas to go. The food didn't take too long to be ready. We took the food to eat at home and it was a good size portion. We also got a side of waffle fries with their sauce on the side that was said to be spicy. The food here was't my favorite Mediterranean food but I've never really had this style street food before. They DRENCHED the sauce on it and I actually wasn't too sure what it was made out of but it wasn't my favorite flavor. I didn't get to finish everything and I saved the other half of my pita for later. Since the sauce was covered all over it, it didn't save too well so I ended up not eating the rest. The waffle fries were spiced and good. I'm glad I got to try the white sauce on the side because it also wasn't my favorite but it was pretty good. My biggest note would be to maybe ask for the sauces on the side. I might still try to get something else from here next visit to the mall.

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    Marash Turkish Cuisine

    Marash Turkish Cuisine

    4.5
    (297 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Nice people. Extraordinary food. Close to the beach, but away from the noise…read more Stopped to eat before heading to the airport. The spicy ezme was a delicious start. My chicken wrap was a perfect lunch. I dipped my french fries in the ezme. Great idea. We ordered the Pasha Kebab with Lamb. It was tender and flavorful. The grilled eggplant sauce that it nestles in was amazing. Happy bellies. All the stars.

    According to the owner, Marash is a city in Turkey known for its chefs, and looks like they were…read moreable to replicate it in Florida! Flavorful and fresh tasting, with friendly staff! The interior is clean and nicely decorated, with nice lamps along with clean tables and chairs. They also have outdoor seating through the breezeway. The staff were really friendly. The person who seemed to be the owner personally checked on us multiple times, and offered nice suggestions for entrees based on our tastes. The other servers as well were really nice too. My favorites of the entire meal were the manti (Turkish dumplings) and the chicken soup. The manti were small beef dumplings served in a delicious tangy yogurt sauce with some sort of spicy oil on top. They were very filling. The chicken soup was rich, with chicken, carrots, celery and parsley. It had a nice lemon note as well. The entrees - the kabab and the guvec - were hearty and had good flavor. The guvec was really hot (temp wise) because of the clay pot. Kunefe rounded out the meal. Could have used a bit more nuts but otherwise great. Great little spot for dinner!

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    Elegant and welcoming dining room at Marash Turkish Cuisine in Hallandale Beach.
    Elegant and welcoming dining room at Marash Turkish Cuisine in Hallandale Beach.
    Pasha Kebab -- slow-braised tender beef over rich Anatolian-style stew, served sizzling with fresh bread and creamy yogurt.
    Pasha Kebab -- slow-braised tender beef over rich Anatolian-style stew, served sizzling with fresh bread and creamy yogurt.
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    Levy’s Shawarma

    Levy’s Shawarma

    3.4
    (73 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    We met friends from Minnesota who were visiting Florida here for dinner. He is a vegetarian and…read moreshe's a pescatarian and they are both kosher. This was their choice of restaurants. The restaurant is kosher. My husband and I shared a felafel platter. First off they bring a dish of pickled veggies to the table and a basket of fluffy pita -- even before you order. I really like the beet marinated turnips. Some of the "pickles" were a bit spicy for me but my husband liked them all. The felafel were wonderful. Perfectly cooked and still moist inside. You got to choose six salads from the "bar". We selected hummus, Israeli salad, babaganoush, beets, and a chunky eggplant. My favorites were the hummus and the eggplant. We were given extra pita as well. In addition, we got a side of beans and rice. The white beans were soft and flavorful as was the rice. My husband brought half home and had with his eggs the next day for breakfast (!). Our friends had a veggie platter and a salmon pita wrap. The veggie platter was their choices from the salad bar. The salmon was hot and freshly cooked and served as a sandwich with condiments added. They didn't have the knafeh (listed on the online menu) that my husband likes, but they did have bobka (cake) that looked great -- although we were too full to try it. Kosher food -- especially the meat dishes -- are exceedingly expensive now. Not being kosher, I had no clue, so some of the menu prices are a bit of a shock. However, if you stick to the appetizers and smaller dishes, and share, (portions are large) you will be okay price wise. I have a friend who lives near by and likes middle eastern food. I told her about this place and we are already planning to come here.

    Owner & staff are friendly(to people whom they know). Otherwise, place your order, pay, eat &…read moreleave. Food is average, but plentiful. Quite clean.

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    Falafel Achla

    Falafel Achla

    4.2
    (12 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Well I accidentally came here. Was headed to Hummus Achla and noticed this place across the street…read morewhich is called "Falafal Achla". I assumed this was owned by the same people. I decided to go to the "Falafal" version of the "Achla" empire because it looked newer from the outside. Before I get into this review I'd like to say I risked my life for a falafal, by trying to cross Hallandale on foot. Y'all need some crosswalks my Miami people. But I was still light on my feet (pre-falafal) so was able to play live Frogger like a G. On to the food. I had a falafal sandwich. What's very nice is the owner literally scoops fresh falafal into balls and fries them up on the spot. The result is a moist falafal that's still lightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The falafal is a bit hard to eat and it's messy, from the huge dollop of tahina sauce that dresses the top of the sandwich. But I like saucy food so that's not a problem for me, plus I was impressed the pita held up all the way until the end of my meal. Wow. When I make this at home my pita turns into a soggy and ripped mess every. single. time. Inside the (very fresh) pita is falafal of course, Israeli salad, and hummus. What could have make this better? Something tangy or sour to to play against the other flavors. I would have enjoyed a pickle of some sort in there. This one falafal filled me up real good and I was starving. And for less than $8 that's a good deal these days. I have no doubt this food is authentic. The owner is Israeli and looks like he's been working with falafal since back in the day. And the restaurant itself is very new, clean, and nice looking. Why not check it out? Just look both ways before crossing the street, and never, never ever, try running across Hallandale with a stomach full of falafal. (I was between 4 and 5 stars and with a few more choices for toppings I think this would a slam dunk 5-star. But Yelp doesn't allow 4.5 stars and with room for improvement I can't give 5 stars.)

    I'm happy I stumbled upon this gem! I had the Chicken Shawarma lunch special & it was incredible!…read moreIt was freshly prepared & so flavorful. The chef/owner was humble & very hospitable. Believe it or not, all of that food was just $8!!! Definitely highly recommended

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    Basta 28 - mideastern - Updated July 2026

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