Hmmmmm it's safe to say that I was a little underwhelmed by my meal. We ordered one lentil soup and…read more2 shawarma platters. The lentil soup was not blended (as it should be) and had little to no salt. The shawarma platter (which I thought would be an actual platter not a sandwich with sides), was alright. We then got Syrian black tea with mint, which was decent and like a warm hug. I appreciate that they packed the teabags themselves. Finally, we got a piece of harissa on our way out and it was decent (just a little too cold for my liking). Our waitress was nice and attentive. The ambiance is cute. It was getting really busy too when we were leaving so I'd recommend making reservations. Overall, I think the place really caters to Americans and not people from the region.

A good spot to visit in the historical Old Ellicott City for it's peaceful rooftop seating, good…read morecustomer service & ambience. We've been there twice & particularly loved their rooftop seating area. Food can be a miss, depending on what you order, so I recommend only the dishes with good reviews on Yelp. I do recommend their pastries though - they looked too good with Mabrousht being my favorite. Parking is available in Public lots - you pick a lot on Google Maps, park there for free & walk for about 10 minutes or so to reach the restaurant. Not bad right? :)

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.

Noras Kobob is another great restaurant in Ellicott city. The food is always delicious The Greek…read moresalads is my To go dish. They have great imported beer selection as you can see from my pictures I'm enjoying one of them. The salads are well made with fresh vegetables. I definitely will be back soon.

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.

Great and tasty lamb dishes. Excellent spices and authentic flavor. Prompt service - they had my…read moreorder ready and waiting after I called it in. Loved it!

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.

Came back again for lunch and got the kobideh pita. It was excellent and now my favorite. They…read moreforgot the garlic sauce, but it was still moist and packed with flavor. The fries were fried a little too hard, but I'm really liking this place so far. I love the pickled cabbage which brings a nice crunch and freshness, but it's also really messy to eat. Portions are huge and would return again soon.

All I can say is WOW. My dining partner and I had such an amazing experience here. First of all,…read morethe restaurant is gorgeous inside. We had an earlier dinner reservation so it wasn't as crowded at the beginning but was quite busy at the end. We tried a couple different cocktails and I loved both of mine - Ashta Affair and Asfar So Good. The Ashta Affair was sweet and creamy and the Asfar So Good was deliciously refreshing. My friend really enjoyed his Old Fashioned Date and had a fun experience trying the El Massaya Arak. For appetizers, we ordered Muhamara and Mousakhan Chicken Rolls. The Muhamara came with pita and was such a great dip. The chicken rolls were equally as good with their own sumac labneh dip we enjoyed. For entrees, we shared the Braised Lamb Shank and Makloubeh. The portions were large and the meat was tender. Neither were over seasoned and were absolutely delicious. We couldn't finish it all and saved the rest for leftovers - yum! We wanted to try their dessert and ending up getting the Ashta Bil Asal and Ruz Bil Karaz. The Ashta Bil Asal had cotton candy which made it a fun dessert to try and the Ruz Bil Karaz had a great caramelization coating. Neither were overly sweet which we preferred. It was such a great ending to our meal. I absolutely loved my experience here. Our server, Miriam, was friendly and attentive. We even chatted with the GM, Iman, who also made sure we were provided a great first experience. I cannot recommend this place enough for anyone who's looking for a boujee but amazing time!

Ammoora is such a beautiful spot--definitely great for a nice night out. The vibe is upscale but…read morestill really welcoming. We went for my husband's birthday. We started with Arabic coffee and the Harra Wala cocktail--both were really good. The coffee was strong and flavorful, and the cocktail was unique and refreshing. For food, we ordered batata harra, beetroot hadiqa, lentil soup, saffron pita pie, and saffron rice. Everything was solid, but the saffron pita pie and batata harra were probably my favorites. The lentil soup was super comforting too. For dessert, we got the raspberry sorbet and baklava--perfect way to end the meal. The sorbet was light and refreshing, and the baklava was sweet and flaky. Service was great. Our server made sure we enjoyed our meal and was available to explain the menu options and checking on time to time if we need anything. Overall, a great experience. I'd definitely go back!

I grew up in the Middle East, and Abu Shawarma is the place I go whenever I miss it. The food is…read moredelicious, hearty, and authentic. Their toum (garlic sauce) is phenomenal. The owners are also incredibly kind people.

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.

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.

We were a party of five sharing plat s and ordered almost everything on the menu. Every single dish…read morewas exceptional. Cannot recommend it more highly--go!

La Shukran delivered from start to finish. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in a…read morewhile. We had a reservation but there was a short wait, so the hostess directed us to the bar. When we were finally seated, we found out our drinks had been comped. Such a thoughtful touch! We started with the BBQ'd Maitake spread which was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. It was served with French baguettes. We also had the lamb sausage dumplings, which were absolutely delicious. I had the Rumaan to drink which paired perfectly, and for my main, the slow grilled lamb. All were outstanding. I closed out with the Filfil cocktail and chocolate macarons, which were the perfect ending. The food was flavorful and consistently top tier, the vibe was great, and the service was truly one of a kind. Warm, attentive, and genuinely memorable. Five stars without hesitation!!!

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.

Pleasantly surprised! I always walked passed Zaatar and never stopped in but we needed a later…read moredinner the other day and with Zaatar being one of the only spots open (why does everything close so early in Baltimore!?) we stopped into Zaatar. I had the mixed shish grill and truly enjoyed it! I am not typically a steak or lamb person but both the steak and lamb shish kabobs were great! Service was on point and friendly and the ambiance was perfectly casual.

Great food. Wonderful hosts. We had Pan fried Gyoza, Beef Chow Fun, and Thai Basil Chicken. All…read morewere delicious. Beef Chow Fun was my favorite. Hot tea was aromatic and delightful. The only item that I didn't like much was the Rock Shrimp. Certainly will go there again and strongly recommend.

Delicious food, nice place for a celebration dinner. Pretty clean, nice atmosphere. Nice servers.read more