Been here a few times over the years. Will always love the food, but I went yesterday, and I had a…read morecouple gripes. First gripe - I got a chicken entree, cup of dessert (I think it's called knafeh), and a fruit drink, and my total was $33 - that's crazy. The entree was $17 which is fine, but then they nickel-and-dime you $2 for hummus, whereas I feel like it used to just be included?? Then excluding tax, that means the dessert+drink was around $12. That's too high - that's almost another entree. Second gripe, much smaller - I feel like they used to include a garlic sauce with your entrees (called toum?) but they didn't have any. All that aside, I still like this place. The food is good, portion is strong, dessert was delicious, and it came out quickly.

I had been hearing about Jerusalem for years. In Denver, it has that kind of local-legend status…read morewhere if you have lived here long enough, especially anywhere near DU, people talk about it like it is both a restaurant and a formative life experience. And yet in nearly twenty years of living here, I had never actually gone. Which is absurd, because it is maybe no more than ten minutes from my house. So a few weeks ago, I finally made the effort. First surprise: there is a parking lot. This alone deserves acknowledgment in this busy part of town. Second surprise: the parking lot appears to contain roughly 6.7 parking spaces. I got lucky and managed to squeeze into what felt like 1.3 of them. It is not so much parking as a close encounter. Then you notice the outdoor plastic tent seating setup, which I assume exists because inside there is room for approximately 13.4 people, which feels statistically consistent with the parking situation. The whole thing has a kind of orderly chaos to it. But from the second I walked in, the feeling was one of warmth. Really warm. Before I could even properly take in the giant glass cases full of baklava and other Middle Eastern sweets, I was greeted enthusiastically. The menu hangs above the cases, and the man taking orders, who I assume was the owner or a relative, had exactly the kind of energy that makes a place feel beloved. When I asked if he was ready to take my order, he smiled and said, "I'm always ready." It was funny, kind, and genuinely charming. I ordered baba ghanouj, hummus, fattoush, and a lamb shawarma sandwich to go. It was around 4:30 pm, which may have been a strategic masterstroke on my part because the place seemed a bit quiet. I actually got a seat while I waited, which felt like winning a small lottery. Another very friendly younger guy brought me my order out, and the service from start to finish was excellent. Truly. I left thinking, okay, I get why people love this place. Then I got home. I unpacked everything like I was settling in for a very specific kind of evening: random Netflix, adult beverage, no plans, full commitment to carbohydrates and emotional detachment. There I was, alone with my feast, ready for the Denver legend to reveal itself. And to their credit, they had included a whole bag of pita with the dips, which made me feel briefly rich. Then came the first uh-oh. The pita was dry and brittle. Not stale, exactly. Just structurally unsound. This was not pita with confidence. This was pita that had already given up on itself. It was simply not up to the task of being dragged through hummus and baba with gusto. The baba ghanouj was very smooth and only faintly smoky. Perfectly decent, but not my favorite take on it. I like baba with a little more personality, a little more drama, maybe a little more of that "yes, an eggplant absolutely died for this" energy. This one was polite. The hummus followed the same pattern. Smooth, fine, edible, but lacking the depth and garlic I wanted. Again, not bad. Just muted. It tasted like it was trying not to offend anyone, including people who do not especially like hummus. The one standout was the fattoush. Fresh, bright, and by far the best thing I ate. That was the dish that had some lift. It did not include the toasted pita I usually expect in fattoush, and I missed that crunch, but it still had the most life of anything in my order. Then I went for the lamb shawarma sandwich, and this is where things turned from mildly disappointing to physically illustrative. I picked it up, and the sandwich immediately started falling apart. Meat and sauce began leaking out like the whole structure had been assembled on hope and optimism. The lamb itself was fine, but overall it was bland. Not aggressively bad. Just not remotely worth the hype. And that is where I decided: I liked the people more than the food. Jerusalem has charm. The service was genuinely kind. The owner seemed lovely. It feels local in a real way, and I want places like this to thrive. I can absolutely imagine that for college kids, especially hungry ones near DU, this place hits exactly right. Big plates, convenient location, late-ish hours, comforting reputation, and probably some nostalgia mixed in. I like that. But sometimes the college kids are just wrong. Or maybe not wrong exactly. Maybe just young. Maybe this is less about quality and more about palate, timing, appetite, or being twenty-one and convinced that proximity to campus plus a full stomach equals greatness. That is a beautiful stage of life. I support it. But my middle-aged ass was at home with Netflix, evaluating bread integrity and garlic depth, and from that vantage point, Jerusalem just was not for me. So: three stars. Very kind service. Real neighborhood character. A warm and welcoming experience. But food-wise, not enough flavor, not enough texture, and not enough reason for me to head back anytime soon.

Wanted some middle eastern food and Baghdad came highly recommended. Food was great, service was…read moreexceptional (Thanks Aransa) and the price per portion size was amazing. You get a TON of food with an entree. We took home half of what we ordered. So...in reality - if you order 2 entrees you get enough for that meal and another one. Rating it 4 starts as the chicken could have been a little moister, but it was awesome as it was. We will be back.

I cannot think of anything that wasn't perfect about my dinner at Baghdad Restaurant. The food,…read moreservice and ambience were outstanding, and popping next door for dessert at Reem's Bakery was a feast for the senses. I will be back!!

Amira is located on a strip mall next to several other places. There is parking right out front…read more You order at the counter and then seat yourself. We got the grape leaves, baba ghanoush, and meat combo plate. The grape leaves were (3/5) because i liked how vinegary they were but the rice was a tad overcooked and I found a hair rolled in one of mine....... Baba (4.5/5) because it had a great flavor! Meat combo (3.8/5) because the chicken was a bit hard and dry but the lamb kebab was good and so were all the sides it comes with. The chicken just didn't quite have the charcoal flavor that i love. Overall, I'd consider coming back because i love supporting small, local, businesses. But our total was quite pricey to find a hair in the food and for hard chicken.

Wow - so impressed with the chicken shawarma plate! Very flavor chicken, charred peppers and…read moretomatoes were perfect and the dips were better than expected. A new favorite.

Amazing service. They sat us at 10:30pm! They close at 11:30p, and I love that they are open late…read more Lamb and Beef Shwarma was superb. Highly recommend!

I ate here years ago and I remember the food being very delicious. I ate here again maybe 6 months…read moreago and the food was really just not very good and the place was kind of run down inside. Definitely kind of a bummer! I probably will not return.

If you haven't eaten here, you're not living life. Omg the flavors and deliciousness and the…read moresmells !! Wooow!! Hands down best place I've best for lunch and dinner. my wife and I were riding past on our wheels and the delicious smells made us both instantly hungry.

We came here on Halloween night after leaving the club, and it was definitely pretty packed with…read morecustomers, which made sense given the holiday. Despite the crowd, the service was still really good the person to take our order was attentive, friendly, and did a great job keeping up with everything going on. The workers in general were really nice, which made the experience enjoyable even with the busy atmosphere. I personally am not a huge fan of this type of food, but I decided to order fries, and I have to say, the seasoning on them was absolutely delicious. I liked them so much that I even asked for extra, which is always a good sign. I was a little upset, though, because I had planned to get a grilled cheese and tomato soup. Unfortunately, this location didn't have it on the menu. Don't laugh at me, but I suggested this spot because the Phoenix location I've been to multiple times sells a really good grilled cheese and tomato soup, which is why I thought it would be perfect for a late-night meal after the club. It was a bit of a disappointment to find that the menu wasn't consistent between locations. Other than that discrepancy, everything else was great. The food we did have was tasty, the drinks were good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. The vibe is very much a college town feel, which makes sense since it's right near DU. It's casual, lively, and a fun place to grab a bite late at night, especially after an event or night out. Overall, I'd come back again, but next time I'll double-check the menu at this location first if I'm craving something specific like the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Other than that, solid service, tasty food, and a fun, college-town atmosphere.

Great food, friendly, amenities galore. …read more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 characters yet? WTF

Zaman is an awesome restaurant on the corner of Logan and Alameda. You can dine in or take out, but…read moreif you dine in, all meals are served with delicious lentil soup. We got the kibbeh appetizer and chicken shwarma plate. The portions here are huge, so our appetizer and entree was more than enough to feed two adults. The staff here is so nice. They even gave us Syrian ice cream rolled in pistachios as a free dessert.

This was a nice discovery as somebody that drives by the place but never walking in. Up until I had…read morethe pleasure to go inside and meet Bushra the lady that works in there from Morroco with a beautiful smile,. Ambiance is very nice. She explained the variety of their desserts, ice cream, and drinks.. she even gave me an advice about the best things to pick for a friend as a gift! We tried their Basbousa and baklava that was very delicious! It might be a little bit pricey for some, but this is only to ensure good fresh quality every single time! I highly recommend this nice place .

Extremely friendly service coupled with a cute buildout. Love the presentation and inventory. Would…read moredefinitely come here again. That being said as a Bahlava snob I would say this place is good but not exceptional.

We were welcomed upon walking in but that was pretty much the extent of the service we received…read more Besides taking our orders and dropping them off, our waters were never filled and it was a hot day with no/low air conditioning in the restaurant. Even when paying, the lady didn't say a word to us and was busy talking to someone on the phone. The restaurant also has a strong smell of old furniture which really bothered some of the people in our group. The food itself was decent. I enjoyed my Moroccan lamb shank enough and the chicken kabob was decent but one in our group ordered the lunch portion and it was like 3-4 small pieces of chicken. Overall, if you are really craving Mediterranean in the Wash Park area and don't feel like driving, getting some good to go here may not be a bad idea but service leaves a lot to be desired.

Definitely a warm cozy vibe. Plenty indoor seating and a couple of tables outside as well. Staff…read morewas really nice. Highly recommend the Beef shawarma sandwiches. Everyone else enjoyed what they ordered, Chicken tacos, , chicken shawarma, harira soup and gyro. I'd recommend the place, and would definitely visit again if I'm in the area.