Good food with even nicer service. This place feels very authentic and the man who owns it is very…read morekind and friendly. He chatted with us the whole time and recommended the mint tea to us which was delicious and well worth it. My first time really eating Moroccan food but the flavor combinations were good and the preserved lemon and olives used in the dishes were tasty. My favorite dishes here were the chicken tajin and the mint tea

My first visit to Fettoosh felt intimate in the best way. The owner personally served the dining…read moreroom while also tending the kitchen, which lent the experience a quiet, home-cooked sincerity. Their signature mint tea was genuinely splendid--aromatic, balanced, and restorative--whether by recipe or by the hand that poured it. I ordered the Tfaya (djaaj), drawn by curiosity about raisin-topped couscous, and was rewarded with a warm, herbal, deeply satisfying dish. The flavors felt honest and transportive, offering the closest approximation of a Maghrebi home kitchen I've encountered locally. While the setting is modest and the operation clearly small, the food carries cultural confidence and care. Fettoosh succeeds not by spectacle, but by intimacy--and that, here, is its strength

Super friendly and helpful. I felt like I was at my local grocery store. Even though I am B…read more American. I recommend you go and support their business. Didn't bother me. While I looked for something specific. When I asked a question was happy to help. I wanted to make sure they get good remarks and review. This is a way to support.

OMG this place really had me question but we were driving up to Nova, hungry and decided to make a…read morepit stop here to satisfy our kebab cravings. And I'm so glad we did! It's nestled in a shopping center and the you wouldn't think food is served here since it merely appears to be a grocery store from the outside. I called in the order and the friendly gentleman that took my order told me it would be ready in 20 minutes. I saw on Yelp it was exactly 20 minutes away so what perfect timing. As soon as I arrived our food was ready. There is no seating area so we had to eat in our car before we went back on the road. Everything from the rice to the perfectly seasoned kebabs exceeded our expectations. I already have this place bookmarked for our next trip up to Nova, and will have to try the chicken shwarmas next!

Nice lunch for a workplace Cafe:) Service prompt and courteous. Nice ambience for an office park…read moreCafe, was pleasantly surprised:) Would go again when in the area...

Quite frankly I'm shocked at the amount of good reviews, maybe they used to be good but have since…read moregone downhill? Usually I wait until I've tried a place a few times but I feel comfortable making a review based on my first try since 1) their catering had a variety of options so I know it wasn't just one dish that was bad and 2) I couodnt imagine spending my money to give them a second chance. Really. It was this bad. They catered an event I attended today and I had pita bread, hummus, dolmas, chicken and squash shish kebabs, pasta salad and Greek salad. Every. Single. Dish. Was an absolute let down. Chicken was completely dry and flavorless. I threw the rest of it away. The pita was so dry it crumbled and I couldn't eat it. Surely the hummus would help boost the chicken and pita? Wrong. The hummus was basically ground chickpeas with no other flavor. The pasta salad just tasted like plain pasta with oil. Nothing else. The dolmas were decent (but it's grape leaves and rice, how can you mess it up??) and the green salad was ONLY good bc there was some feta to put on top. The dressing was just straight oil no other flavors. I can't comment on their ambiance, I'm not sure if you can eat inside since it was catered to us. Maybe the place is nice but I haven't been there so I wouldn't know. This is the worst meal I've had in awhile and I do not recommend their food. The others at my table all said the same thing, we were not impressed. Would not recommend.

From outside it actually looks cozy and nice. The minute we enter we were met by several servants,…read moreso attentive part was ticked off. It's was not a busy night, most seats vacant. We went upstairs and the furniture would be more attractive in an antique store. We ordered kibbeh and hummus as appetizer. The meat inside Kibbeh was cold and the server changed it to two new ones. Same result, but now it was frozen in center. We did not bother to mind the staff again. The hummus was good! We also ordered mix grill. I am so sorry but that was a huge disappointment! Meat was burnt, and was a handful to chew in addition. Salad that came with it didn't taste much either, like Arabic salads usually do. Even tough the person that served us was nice and attentive, it doesn't help if the ambiance and the food quality is of so low standard. For hookah evening I recon this place will work for certain parties, for dining only, you should look for a better option.

First time dining at Zouroona. I dragged my boyfriend here because it was the only place with…read moreknafeh nearby and I was CRAVING knafeh... First impression walking in was "oh this is new." We were greeted by a lady who was at the top of the stairs. We walked up and that's where the lounging and dining was. I ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich ($12) and knafeh ($10), my boyfriend got the lamb kabob sandwich ($12). The Knafeh came out first per request and to put it in the simplest way, I don't think I would come back to order knafeh here... especially not for $10 (only $2 less than our sandwich?!). It definitely got rid of my knafeh craving but I wouldn't come back for it, I'd drive the 24mins to go to Jenins pastry and get knafeh there. My sandwich was delicious. It was very juicy and full. Definitely enjoyed it a lot. The fries were pretty good too. What I got was definitely a safe option but I'm really happy with it. The service? It seemed to be just one casually dressed lady... nothing bad, nothing good. She didn't check in, just walked us to our table, took our order, brought our food, and that's about it. The place? Very dim, very quiet. Would I come back again? Yes, probably just for the wrap and nothing else.

Maydan was one of the most anticipated dining experiences for my partner and I on our DC trip and…read moreit was even better than I expected. Gorgeous restaurant centered around a giant hearth, the heart and soul of the space where much of the food is cooked. We went with two friends and opted to do ala carte, and ordered a bunch of items to share. - Muhammara & hummus spreads were both phenomenal - creamy, delicious goodness served with piping hot, generous portions of freshly made pita bread. - Halloumi with a nutty honey glaze - perfection - Sweet Potato - soft and just melts in your mouth - Mushrooms - super unique preparation, definitely worth a try. Very delicious. We also ordered every kabob on the menu (shrimp, scallop, chicken and lamb). The shrimp and chicken kabobs were excellent - charred to perfection and bursting with flavor. Paired with zhoug sauce, I was in heaven. Do not miss these! Scallop and lamb kabobs were just okay. Incredible service, beautiful ambiance, and a memorable meal that will stay with me. Grateful to have experienced Maydan!

Finally! I've been trying to make it to this restaurant, and my gfs took me for my birthday…read more The best experience. I can't quite tell you that you'd have the same experience each time you go because it all depends. I believe it also depends where you're sitting how impactful it will be on your experience as well. Whatever you do come back each time and try something else because I will Love Amb

The flavors REALLY pop in the BABA GANNOUJ, TABOULEH, and GRAPE LEAVES rolls (all vegan) that my…read moredaughter and I enjoyed on our road-trip this evening. We took our food to-go, but the interior of Layla's is comfy and inviting for dine in as we saw. Very easy to order vegan items as the hostess is happy to answer questions about ingredients and knows the vegan options. YES: Vegan friendly

I had the lamb, it was delicious. The customer service was excellent. The waiter was very…read moreattentive. I lo because it's very intimate. This is a good date spot. Of course, I had to top it off with Xpress.

Don't let the name fool you, Ocean8 is just as much a restaurant as it is Hookah lounge, if not…read moreeven more of a restaurant! It's criminal that this place has so few reviews. The atmosphere is modern and inviting, and not overwhelming. I ordered food to-go because I did not want to deal with the Hookah smoke, and this is what I suggest for anyone else not comfortable with Hookah. The food is absolutely worth it! I ordered the Uyghur Samosa and Lamb Kabob. Uyghur Samosas are flaky, buttery pastries packed with a ground meat mixture(just like Vietnamese Pate Chaud!). Super delicious. Now, I'm not a lamb guy but the lamb kabob just blew me out of the water. Not gamy in the slightest, the meat is tender and has plenty of spice. Pickled onions and pita are a nice compliment. Could not recommend the lamb enough!! Please do yourself a favor and visit Ocean8, they deserve more recognition.

Ocean8 Restaurant went beyond our greatest expectations in food, service, & ambience. Incredibly…read moregratifying especially in the rich flavors and succulent taste & textures of the food served at dinner. Ali, Raoul, and the spectacular staff of Ocean8 for created a superb dining experience & introduction to exotic Ugyhur & Afghan cuisine. The staff and people we met there and dined with were very kind & gracious towards us. It was our first experience with Uyghur and Afghan cuisine and food we never had. All of the food was highly delicious. We had appetizers, dinner, and desserts in a buffet style. Servers came to our table and provided cups of ice and canned / bottled drinks of water and soda to us. The manager, Raoul, went from table to table to talk and provide assistance to us and all of the guests. Despite the huge crowd of diners, the staff were very professional and made sure all the guests needs were met. The appetizers we sampled were the: *Turkish Cheese Rolls The Star of all the appetizers. We loved the rich, lush, and creamy flavor. It was ideal to eat this appetizer first before sampling the other appetizers. ( Crispy, thin pastry rolls filled with creamy feta cheese and fresh parsley, lightly fried to perfection - reminiscent of the Italian version of a mozzarella stick) * Punjabi Samosa This appetizer gave an intense punch of flavor & spice in the first bite. It was the spiciest, unique, & most memorable flavor among all the appetizers served. ( A Punjabi Samosa is a crispy, golden pastry filled with a spiced blend of potatoes, peas, and aromatic herbs. Deep-fried to perfection and served with tangy tamarind and zesty mint chutneys. A classic North Indian street food favorite. * Uyghur Samosa Very easy to eat, delicious, and reminded me of a hand held version of chicken pot pie. My least favorite yet still a good appetizer. ( It is a breaded appetizer filled with seasoned minced beef and onions, topped with sesame seeds. ) This was the last appetizer I ate, and it reminded me of an Asian & Arabic smaller version of a chicken pot pie. Very tasty. ) * Afghan Homestyle Bolani I love how it was mildly flavored with spice and it was like an Afghan version of a quesadilla. ( An Afghan Bolani is a crispy, stuffed potato flatbread from Afghanistan filled with potatoes, green onion, chili peppers, and fresh herbs. It's pan fried until golden brown and crispy then cut into wedges.) * Garden Salad - A fresh and vibrant mix of cucumber, tomato, onions, and peppers. Dinner was Uyghur Pilaf Rice, Lamb chops, Uyghur Lamb Shish Kebab , a meatloaf like burger with an onion filling inside it, Ocean8 Chicken Chops, and Cacık Yogurt. The dinner entrees had more spice and intense flavors than the appetizers. My favorite entree was the lamb chop especially when eaten with the side of Uyghur pilaf rice and the cacik yogurt. The other meat dishes were superb in their flavor, spices, and presentation as well. Cacik, pronounced ja-jik is a Turkish yogurt and cucumber dish that's very common in almost all regions in Turkey. It was my favorite side & condiment to combine with the rice and dinner entrees. It reminded me of raita, and I ate the cacik with my dinner entrees the way I would eat raita. Raita is a classic Indian side dish made with cool, creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, onions, and fresh herbs. It's a flavorful way to balance out the bold, spicy flavors of Indian food. We ordered two takeouts of the dessert we wanted to try at home after eating so much at the restaurant - the Tiramisu Cake. It was light, airy, and melted in your mouth - dessert perfection in taste and texture. I usually skip dessert but I could resist not trying this dessert. Overall, we were very highly satisfied and grateful for our dining experience at Ocean 8. We look forward to having future food experiences there.

While at the convention center near VCU, my friends and I had supper here and were delighted with…read morethe delicious food and wonderful kindness of the owner and staff. We loved it so much we took 2 more friends there for lunch the next day.They loved the food and the owner, too! The food is fresh, light, seasoned perfectly, so very tasty, and very satisfying while not making you feel you ate too much. All meals are very reasonably priced. I loved the chicken shawerma (SP?), which I got with a salad with a wonderful Mediterranean dressing, and the foul was great---seasoned so well! Totally recommend Sahara!

Authentic food, always good service. Somewhere I can always rely upon for quality food.read more