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    Cafe Sababa - Mediterranean Grill

    4.4 (386 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gyro platter
    Alyanna T.

    My partner picked up a gyro platter and falafel platter for us - TASTE: 2/5 - not sure if it was an off day, but we were disappointed by our food, especially given the stellar reviews here. The gyro meat was seasoned nicely, the feta and tzatziki were satisfying, and I enjoyed my falafel and hummus. But the babaganoush didn't taste right (and I usually love all types of eggplant) and the chopped salad didn't taste fresh TEXTURE: 4/5 - the hummus was creamy and a good pairing w the pita, and the falafel was crunchy on the outside. However, there was too much liquid w the chopped salad PRICE: 4/5 - each platter was $14, though I expected a little less for lunch SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - decent portions since we wanted a light, late lunch

    Pita bread and creamy sauce
    Ashley C.

    Cafe Sababa is one of a few eateries in a strip mall. There is an Indian Market, a Thai restaurant, an eyebrow threading shop, and more! I searched for Mediterranean food in the area, and Cafe Sababa was highly rated, so off I went! There is a good amount of free parking in the area. There are several tables and benches outside the restaurant and along the strip for you to eat at as well. Inside, the restaurant is clean, spacious, and has pretty art decorating the walls. The guy at the register was kind and had good energy. He was patient with everyone, too. I ordered the lamb plate, which came with leg of lamb, hummus, Babaghanoush, and a cucumber/tomato salad. Also snagged a bottle of water for 50 cents. I sat outside because it was a beautiful day! They will bring your food out to you. Also included in my meal were two large, fresh pita rounds, some sort of creamy delicious sauce, and a spicy sauce that I paid 40 cents for. Those things were great! The lamb was scrumptious! The hummus was good. However, I didn't really care for the Babaghanoush or the salad, but charge that to my tastebuds and not the restaurant. I have already told my coworkers about the place, and I will definitely return!

    Kien H.

    So I was on the hunt for a good spot for Mediterranean food and I came across this joint. It's in a strip mall and it isnt too big (maybe 10 tables all together). As soon as I came in, my order was read and was still hot. Tried the gyro and chicken shawarma pockets, as well as the hummus. The food was good, and was pretty flavorful, but it needed the hummus to give it a little bit extra pop. The pocket sandwiches were very sizable and you could get full off of one probably. They cut a pita open and stuffed it to the brim, basically. I would come back again.

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    Rashad M.

    This was my first time eating here. I was in the area walking a trail and I decided to have lunch here. I'll back back to try something different. I had the Chicken Slovaki Pocket w/ fries cooked and seasoned to perfection.

    Falafel Greek Salad
    Jacklyn K.

    Tried the soup today and my whole review of Sababa has been revamped. Seriously some of the best soup I've ever had and now I'm on the hunt for a comparable recipe! Falafel was fresh and tasty today. Will keep trying things off the menu!!

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    Kim G.

    This was my first time visiting. OMG!! This food was delicious and flavorful with each bite! The guy at the register was very inviting and customer service was on point. Another patron told me the soup was very good, so he gave me a sample. Totally agreed with her and bought some. I ate my chicken souvlaki pocket and rice. I was full and the food was filling, but I didn't have that "itis" feeling.

    Daily Special: Moroccan Stewed Chicken
    Jasmine S.

    Another Yummy Yelp find!! A small "hole in the wall" restaurant that shares a shopping center with other notably diverse eateries that I'll definitely be back to try out : Chinese, Thai and Indian to name a few ... Order/Food Deets: Hummus and Lamb ($8.25) Safe to say this was the BEST Hummus I've ever had. The addition of the ground lamb is the simplest but greatest decision the menu creators could of made! Not sure why I've never seen this served at other Mediterranean style restaurants, but this alone is worth a trip to Cafe Sababa. Falafel Balls ($3.99) Nothing special , but I have a thing for falafel so I must order it every chance I can. A tad bit dense and over fried, but flavor was there. The dipping sauce that comes with the order has a nice tang to it as well ! Shawarma Platter ($12.25) Chicken well seasoned and not over cooked. ( AKA dry ) if you're a dipper like me, this platter works well because the sides of hummus and babaganoush are equally yummy! Daily Special : Morrocoan Stew Chicken ($16.99) Flavors galore!! This stew chicken had hints of spice and savory elements that kept me wanting more. Served on top of a bed of yellow moist rice. This should definitely be on the regular menu, but I imagine it takes a lot of TLC to make. Parking: Only potential hiccup is the parking situation. As I mentioned above the shopping center is booming , and tends to be busy. Expect to be lined up for a parking spot if you plan to come during peak hours / weekends.

    Lamb n Hummus Comes with Pita. Delicious!
    Rezwan R.

    A great spot no doubt, full of energy, great food and great service from only the gentleman waiter who served us. He showed great enthusiasm and provided an overall positive service. The kabobs and the meats were juicy, well seasoned and the rice was sticky, tasty and fragrant. For appetizer definitely recommend the lamb hummus. However the girl waitress definitely had an attitude, was throwing stuff around, no greeting and warmth. Hell we waited 35 minutes to get in and this girl came and threw napkins right in front of us, dropped the plates like it was nothing and did not even look at us proper. She might have some issues dealing with people of different color and it was very aparent to all five of us visiting. I do not have a solution for this but an overall good experience can easily be damaged through such shortcomings. It needed to be said but Ignore it, hopefully no one has to face such problems. Give this place a shot everyone. Carpe diem with your taste buds.

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    5 months ago

    The shawarma wrap, soup and harissa were delicious! Been missing a good Mediterranean spot and glad I found one here!

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    Food was really bad. Didn't taste fresh. Definitely not authentic, recipes seem to be stolen. Would never return or suggest this to anyone.

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    Havent been here in months as owner is rude. Food is good but there are a lot more places with food just as good with better service.

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    I go here every Tues while at the office. Love the food and the staff are super friendly

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    The lamb sandwich is EPIC! The food here is bar none the best in the area. Fresh, delicious, unique.

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    Food and Service are all excellent. Ambience is casual.try it. We always like it and I think he will too

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    Oh my gosh. Lamb sandwich just changed my life. If you are reading this, just go. It's AMAZING.

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    I usually hesitate to leave 5 stars but they deserve it…read more The food was exemplary, the service was great and the environment/ atmosphere was beautiful. I came in before they closed but they still took wonderful care of me. They claim the chicken is hand slaughtered but I am not sure 100% as I haven't verified their vendor yet. Overall I will be coming regularly. The bathroom is also well maintained and was clean.

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    I visited Sheesh over the weekend, as we were in the area for our family reunion. I wanted to try…read moresomething different and this did not disappoint. I had the falafel plate with two sides and it was a very nice portion for the price point. The staff was very friendly while explaining the menu. This location is inside Politan Row and at that time there were plenty of seats and it was clean.

    Pretty decent Mediterranean spot. They have plenty of options so overall you should be able to find…read moresomething that works for you. It's located in a food hall and done with it so they have a lot of other options. The pool hall has free parking so necessarily worried LOL. Trying to find some place to park. And the food hall there is a large bar so if you wanted to drink with your food then that would be fine. Sheesh fries - The fries are pretty good actually. They give you a lot of fries because it feels like it's an entree type order. So even if you only got fries, you'd probably be good to go. They're top very well, and they have plenty of sauce. If you need more you can always ask for maybe some on the side. Shawarma egg roll - The egg rolls are really good. I kind of feel like I wish there were more of them LOL. But they were pretty damn good. They came with a couple of sauces but honestly, then you really need the extra and the sauces department. Hummus - The hummus was okay. Nothing too major. I have a friend who is Lebanese and I know what it feels like to have homemade hummus, so I'm really skeptical on that because I know what hummus should taste like LOL. But this was good. Actually I threw some hummus on the fries and it was all good. If you want quick food that actually tastes good, this is a good option. They're not a whole lot of Mediterranean restaurants in the Atlanta area that are stellar, and that is still true, but this one's pretty decent. If you want to stop off and try something that is good.

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    Rumi's Kitchen

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    4.2
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    3.9 mi
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    Im a big fan of Persian food & so is my mom, it was a no brainer that we had to check out this…read moreplace. Let's just say that Rumi's Kitchen exceded our expectations! Let's start of with how beautifully embellished the restaurant is. It's a refined fusion of modern elegance & old-world Persian heritage, that celebrates Persian hospitality & culture. You're greeted by the hostess that radiates warmth and geniality. Once seated you're gifted a complimentary starter Sabzi Plate that includes fresh herbs, feta cheese, walnuts, Castelvetrano olives, crunchy radish, and premium walnuts. It also comes with side of freshly baked Persian flatbread. We ordered a plethora of dishes. Our favorite plates were the hummus [we paired with the mushroom add on], lamb chops, and the Adas Polo rice. Trust me get the Adas Polo rice, it absolutely mouthwatering. As for beverages there is a variety of curated cocktails that we tasted but my top pick had to be the Tehran Mule! As for desserts our favorite was the Persian ice cream sandwich, it has unique flavors with rose being one of them. So good! For parking they offer a combination of valet services and validated garage parking depending on which location you go. The dress code is business casual. It's a perfect place for any accession, I definitely am planning on coming back to try more dishes. Take my word and come check it out! Your taste buds will thank you!

    A Spectacular Dining Experience!…read more The atmosphere, the service, and the food were all truly spectacular. Every part of the evening exceeded our expectations. The Chilean sea bass was cooked to absolute perfection--tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The grilled shrimp paired with the coconut rice was another standout, rich and satisfying without being heavy. From start to finish, it was an excellent dining experience. If you're anywhere in the Atlanta Metro area, I highly recommend making this a stop on your list. It's well worth.

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