İts small, autantic, fast place…read more Falafel pretty delicious. Kebap also was good. I like the decoration. Prices was ok. Service was fast and helpful.

I decided to dine here again. This time I added steak skewer which was an additional $12, to my…read morechicken skewer meal. The owner, I assume it was him, was not as friendly as my first time there a couple weeks ago. This place is a little pricey and the food today did not add up to the price. It was pretty bland tasting. The environment was quiet and clean as they bust the tables after each customer. I was not a fan today.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

I feel like I found a favorite near us. It's not one of those places where I would travel to, but…read moreif you're relatively close to Urbana, it's worth a stop. It's a small mart that specializes in middle eastern Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients. They place does not have seating inside, but plenty of seating outside. So plan on either take out or picnicking. They make the food right as you order so things are fresh. The part I really liked about this place was that the sauces were not overly salted - to increase shelf life - and the amount of oil/butter was not overly used to try to mask the ingredients. It's more on the "let the ingredients speak for itself" which I really dig. In the end, you don't feel heavy after the meal and you feel like you had a hearty and healthy meal. My favorite was the lamb shawarma. He toasts the outside pita and it gives it a nice crunch. The lamb is fresher than other places and he doesn't over season it to hide the lamb smell. Other places - if you notice - tends to use cumin a lot of mask the lamb smell. Not here though. The falafel sandwich was okay. It was colder than the lamb shawarma. But the falafels were made right there in front of you. I got the sujuk sandwich too (which is a type of sausage). It was a breakfast burrito basically. Our order took 20 mins to make and he makes it right when you order. So be prepared to stay there and peruse around. Some ingredients there were interesting. The one thing that caught my eye was a bottle of pomegranate molasses. He sells it close to 50% what Harris Teeter would charge and he has various brands of pomegranate molasses. I use pomegranate molasses to make grenadine for cocktails. Also has orange blossom and rose water (also both used for cocktails) I like this place and the guy is nice and sweet.

Great kebabs, top notch rice and food. Worth the pit stop for sure…read more I ordered the lamb kebab and my son the chicken and it was amazing.

I have been patronizing the Böro Kabob which "Boro"means "to go" in Persian language. They have…read morebeen successfully in business for the past 4-5 years. The service is very consistent and very reliable. The food quality is great and I believe they use very high end ingredients in their products to create the perfect taste and texture of their food. I highly recommend to try their Sumac Fries which tastes that came from heaven. Their Kabobs are also juicy and tasteful. The interior is very beautiful despite not much of the sitting area for crowd to chill. The service is excellent and the owners Sanaz and Raymond always present there and super duper friendly people and pleasant seeing them. I highly recommend and suggest them for anyone looking for a good Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine!

Food was really good. Ambience was top notch too. The server was really polite and professional.read more

Came back to Ammoora because it is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Baltimore with great…read morefood. The service was attentive throughout our meal, and every dish arrived beautifully plated with great attention to detail. We started with the Beyti Sujuk Rolls and the Beetroot Hadiqa. The rolls were one of my favorite appetizers. They were crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the yogurt and tomato sauce. The Beetroot Hadiqa was equally impressive, with beets, apples, walnuts...it was a refreshing combination of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors. For our entrees, we ordered the Riyash of Lamb and the Freekeh Short Rib. The lamb chops were cooked beautifully and served over couscous with broccolini, while the pistachio crust added a nice texture. The Freekeh Short Rib was incredibly tender and the rich beef jus paired perfectly with the mushrooms. It was hearty, comforting, and one of the best short rib dishes I've had. The cocktails were just as memorable. I ordered the Asfar So Good, while my partner had the Ashita Affair. Both were beautifully presented with a silky foam on top and were as delicious as they looked. The Asfar So Good was light, refreshing, and well-balanced with subtle floral and citrus notes, while the Ashita Affair had a smooth, creamy texture with pistachio and rose flavors that made it feel almost like a dessert cocktail without being overly sweet. This is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of the ingredients, presentation, atmosphere, and service justify the cost. Every plate felt thoughtfully prepared, and the overall experience was memorable from start to finish. If you're looking for elevated Middle Eastern cuisine, creative cocktails, and one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Baltimore, Ammoora is absolutely worth the splurge.

Delicious food! Order ahead to shorten time for fresh-made…read more We wanted to try the falafel wrap at Abu Shawarma. Of course we go during the weekday 11-3 lunch special for a couple dollars off the combos, and even though the falafel isn't listed in the special, the staff kindly gave us the discount! The falafel was hot and flavorful, moist inside with a thin crispy outer layer, in a delicious grilled flatbread roll, with some chopped veggies and sauce inside. We asked for and received extra tahini sauce, which is the right way to get this sandwich. We also got a flavorful beef shawarma, which i have reviewed before. The sandwiches took about 15 minutes because they prepare them fresh. The combos come with piping-hot boardwalk-style fries, this time in an old-school small paper bag. We did notice that a number of people call in their order ahead of time, which would save you the wait. This time for a beverage we got the yogurt drink called Ar-yan, self serve from their beverage cooler: slightly tart and slightly salty. That's a nice beverage with this sandwich. We ordered a Turkish coffee after lunch. It was brewed and delivered in a small traditional hammered-copper "chez-ve" cezve pot heated in a tray of sand. The flavor was lovely. It was not as strong as we expected. It did not seem to have grounds in it, but I dont know if it was the way it was prepared or the way we poured it. It was served with paper cups, and would've been nice in ceramic or glass. And we added a fresh sweet chunky pistachio baklava. A yummy not-overly-honeyed treat. The restaurant has plenty of seating, including some out front, and a cushioned sofa near the coffee and pastries. There's plenty of parking in a lot that is shared with the laundromat next-door. There's two disabled spots at the north end of the lot with a ramp up to the restaurant level. You enter the lot from the westbound lanes of US-40 Baltimore National Pike, between Rogers Av and US-29. Abu Shawarma serves delicious food in a bright clean welcoming space. Order ahead for a shorter wait.

I've been on a shawarma and kebab kick recently (or maybe that's always) and was very happy to have…read morea new local spot to try! I tried the delicious chicken shawarma wrap (to-go) and eyed up the cheesecakes (next time!). This is a new-build commercial strip, only one other business is open thus far. Once the whole row is occupied, parking might be dicier but it was easy for now. Like many small businesses serving middle-eastern fare, there's a homey authenticity to things. The food, the staff, the comfy chairs at the end of the seating area. There's event catering, there's regulars coming in, there's the shawarma rotisseries glowing in the background. A big bonus is the (also typical) late hours. None of that "last order before 9pm" nonsense that we see with so many establishments- I lament all the years where only the worst fast food and occasional barfare was available for those of us who are nightowls. Thankfully there's late night options like this place now. Only quibble, the portion was slightly smaller than I expected, but the presentation was better than I expected. Definitely will be back.

Great hidden gem. The lamb gyro and fries were amazing. The owner and her daughter were extremely…read morefriendly and engaged in conversation. The food is cooked to order but definitely worth the wait. The menu is huge.

My son loves the Chicken shawarma, and baklava. It's always fresh. There is only one other place…read morethat makes shawarma. Thank you.

Wow, just like you would expect from the team from Albi, the dish preparations at La Shukran are on…read morepoint. The flavor combinations were subtly complex and engaging. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. The dining room is relatively small and quite noisy. The rooftop dining area is casual and airy. Note: the rooftop seating only offers drinks and the small bites from the full menu. Larger entree options are not available on the rooftop. We will definitely be back to dine here again.

Truly a standout experience at La' Shukran. The variety, creativity, and reinterpretation of…read moreLevantine cuisine, combined with French and other influences, were amazing to see and taste. I especially loved the thoughtful use of offal, the hummus was to die for, and the little lamb T-bone was another highlight. The service was equally attentive, and the recommendations were spot-on. I also loved the ambience. The slightly dark, beautifully designed space feels cozy and intimate, while still having a modern vibe that remains faithful to its Levantine roots. Overall, an easy five stars and a place I would highly recommend. It's not always easy to find great restaurants in D.C., and this is definitely one of them.

We enjoyed everything about our visit to Ammoora. From the moment we walked in, we were enveloped…read moreby the warm glow of the lights, golden archways, and the soothing sound of a fountain. The attention to detail by our waiter, Cassiel, was incredible. He remembered everyone's preferences and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Exceptional service! The dishes and drinks were exquisitely presented and full of flavor, leaving us wanting more. The Ze'atar Honey Barrata was especially delightful, topped in rose petals and pistachios. A complete experience!

My go-to spot for authentic Mediterranean food in Baltimore…read more I like to order online and pick up my food to go usually, but I have also dined in. It's a bit dark and outdated inside, and they do not sell alcohol. Their shawarma is great, I love their chicken shawarma wrap with fries. They also have a mint lemonade which is extremely refreshing.