I stopped by while driving from California to Bainbridge Island. It was quite crowded, and for good…read morereason! It's probably one of the best hummus spots in the US. It's a bit like Hummus Said in the old city of Akko (Acre), but with its own twist(if you know you know). The place is super clean, run by a husband and wife who are incredibly kind and generous. I highly recommend it!

A friend recommended Aviv and said it was authentic Middle Eastern food. They raved about the…read morehummus, I mean how could it be much different. Well it was! I can't stop thinking about it. I can't stop comparing Aviv's hummus, falafel, eggplant, and pita to my go to restaurant in Portland. Aviv's food was a better version than what I've come across. Smoother and fresher hummus. Pita- lighter and not dense. Falafel- flavorful and filling. We were stuffed and realized we didn't have any meat. You order at the kiosk or using a QR code at a table. Limited seating. Staff was friendly and you need a code to get into their one assigned bathroom stall. Street parking. Restaurant is located next to 7-11. Highly recommend!

Outstanding food, best Mediterranean in all Washington state. The food is delicious, flavorful,…read moreclean, and the service is amazing.

This is the second time I ordered food here. I actually do like the food but the service I received…read morein the restaurant both time was incredibly rude. Both times the same person she/they/them. Very hostile attitude. A simple food ordering process is like dealing with the soup nazi. Don't recommend going in. Order online/delivery if you must.

Listen, this place is the spot for all things good when it comes to gyros.Their fries are perfectly…read morecrispy and seasoned , the gyro meat is tender and delicious. The owner is a very kind gentlemsn and the staff are always polite. Tables are kept clean, as is the store. It can get busy during peak times so I usually order online. Gyro Sababa is great before a movie at Northgate , as a mid day snack, or any other time you want delicious food. Don't sleep on their home made garlic sauce or their baklava either!

This place is GOOD. I work at nearby North Seattle College, and this is my go-to place for lunch…read morein a pinch. The food is delicious! Even the salad is really flavorful! When I'm feeling like something hearty, I absolutely love the Arabic Shawarma wrap -- so good. And, the garlic sauce is awesome. The service is friendly and you can tell that they are working hard. Pro tip - order ahead and be patient, they are popular and during peak lunch time they are busy!!

Tanoor is one of the more pleasant surprises in my time in Seattle. I've always thought about the…read moreWestlake / SLU area as a food dessert. Filled with corporate slop bowls to fuel up tech bros, you won't find a decent meal anywhere on this side of the lake. But Tanoor is kind of like that special someone who has been there your whole life but you've always looked past for greener pastures. This restaurant was staring me right in the eyes for years, and I didn't realize how magnificent it was until today. When you walk in you are greeted by warm, fresh and fluffy pita. Guess what, IT COMES WITH THE MEAL! Everyone knows I'm a sucker for some free bread. But don't let these Lebanese pillows fill you up, the dip marathon has just begun. The menu here is unlike anything I've ever seen. You can get lost trying to figure out what to order for lunch, so I would advise consulting the waitstaff for guidance through this delightful maze. I just looked on their menu to figure out what the fries that I ate were called, and I can't find them for the life of me. But they had their own incredible dip completely covering them. At one point we had 4 different dips on the table, and I'm not sure how they got there. 1) The dip on the fries 2) Spicy hummus (not that spicy, incredibly tasty) 3) Za'tar that comes with the pita 4) Yogurt sauce that came with the Kabob combo Everything comes with something else here. And since I was having an electric conversation with my good friend, I sort of lost track of everything that we ordered. But if you love dipping things in other things as much as I do, you will love Tanoor!

The food here is pretty good. The fresh bread that is served at the table is the highlight. This…read morerestaurant has a modern vibe and is a nice dine in option in the area. I highly recommend the combo for two to three people as you get a variety of different appetizers and all of the main kabobs. However, a couple of things that really made this experience mediocre. First, the meat was overcooked even though I asked for medium rare. Most of the meat came out medium well. The rice was undercooked and hard when you bit into it. The server could have been more attentive.. didn't come back to check on us, even though the restaurant wasn't super busy. The biggest disappointment is that this establishment passes on a 5% fee to help pay for their staff's benefits. They stay it's optional and they can take it off but it's very distasteful. The owner should reconsider this and build this expense into the pricing of their menu. Otherwise their wait staff is going to feel slighted when customers leave less tip because of this additional fee. Overall, this is a solid place, but the experience was just average considering all aspects, and therefore the three star rating.

Checked out falafel Salam for the very first time and was impressed by the quality and freshness of…read moretheir food. Staff was friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. We absolutely loved their pocket pita, garlic fries and their kids Kit with chicken. My daughters said the pita was the best they'd ever had. We'll definitely be back.

Hate to write this, but needs to be done. I've eaten here a handful of times over the years and…read morenever been impressed. For some reason I tried it again today and was once again disappointed. Placed an online order to go: Greek fries and a side of gyro meat to throw on top, since sandwiches and bowls are $13-$16! Insane. I saw the bowls, they're not large. Not a great deal by any stretch, but that's lunch hour in Seattle I guess. The fries were soggy, barely any feta on top, and the "gyro" meat is just freakin' weird. It tastes like lamb meatballs. Not at all what I expected. On top of this, my order was not ready and I ended up waiting 15 minutes. Three people in line in front of me and three behind, but just one guy behind the counter taking and prepping orders, tickets popping out of the machine left and right until he cried uncle for some help. "Wow it got busy fast, went from no orders to backed up!" Yeah dude, it's 12:15. People get off at 12, call it in, take a piss and start walking to the restaurant, just like every lunch rush every day in a busy commercial core. I also dislike having to wait in line for a pickup order. I'm in a hurry. If you can't accommodate, I can go somewhere else. Just leave my order out! I did grab a jar of grilled preserved lemons to take home. Not sure what to use them for but they look delicious. All in all, not great, again.

food that's basically always good Absolutely lovely people…read moreeasily one of my favorite places to swing by and pick up dinner.

I've been coming to this restaurant for a couple of years and have always enjoyed the food and…read moreservice, which makes today's experience especially disappointing. The kefta was noticeably undercooked, and the chicken was burnt and dry. Unfortunately, one of us became sick and ended up throwing up after the meal, which was very concerning. The staff were welcoming and polite, but they didn't seem genuinely happy. While they were professional, the overall energy felt a bit flat. Great food often reflects the passion and enthusiasm of the people preparing and serving it, and I hope the team can rediscover that spirit because it really makes a difference in the dining experience. I hope this was just an isolated incident because I've had many good experiences here in the past. I'm sharing this feedback in the hope that the restaurant pays closer attention to food preparation and quality control so other customers don't have a similar experience.

I have followed Yalla on Instagram for awhile. I love how the Owner Taylor often donates part of…read moreproceeds to a cause in need most recently to those struggling in Nepal. Which was part of the reason I visited a few weeks ago. I actually have been wanting to try Yalla for awhile, and just recently figured where it was located. A bit out of my way from work and home, but the day I decided to go was perfect. I was meeting friends at Sake Nomi which doesn't serve food so you're allowed to bring some in. I had two hours to waste so it gave me plenty of time to get up to Capitol Hill and back to Pioneer Square. Yalla is a walk up window with a bench outside to sit but I imagine most people take the food to go. I was sharing the food with five other people so the three mezze dips was the perfect option, I also added the special dip of the day that had 100% proceeds going to help those in Nepal. I also added one of the pressed Saj, the grilled Kefta a lot easier to share. One of my friends wanted the Lamb wrap so that was included in the order as well. Love how fresh the ingredients were. Each dip had distinctively different flavors and textures. Saj was included two different ways to enjoy with the mezze in its soft flatbread form and as a cracker perfect for dipping. My favorites were the Muhummara and the Nuraniye (Zuchinni Dip). I liked the tanginess of the Muhummara and the fresh lemon forward of the Nuraniye. The Kefta was delicious, I need to carry a knife for situations like this when sharing food we ended up ripping off pieces this came with Labneh. I definitely want to try a wrap next time and well their toum sauce. Service was friendly and helpful when I was explaining there was a group of us sharing the items.

Yalla is a walk up window slinging unbelievably delicious Palestinian food. I went on a gorgeous…read moreSaturday just after 12PM and there was no line, but it looked like they were packing some take out orders. The signature saj bread is cooked fresh on a hot stone and is almost like a Middle Eastern flour tortilla with the way it's super thin and satisfyingly chewy bite. The only seating options are a few large benches on the sidewalk, but there's a poster saying you're welcome to sit at the neighboring bar which opens in the late afternoon provided you purchase a drink as well. Ended up sampling 3 of their wrap options and the Zaatar Wrap was deliciously nutty and fragrant, but texturally there was so many herbs that the center ate a little dry. The Lahme Khuruf (Lamb) was my favorite by far with super juicy ground meat with some tang from the labneh, sweetness, freshness from the tomato, and texture from the pine nuts. Absolute home run on this one! The Awarma and Cheese was a close second, but personally, the flavor profile was just a little less interesting than the lamb. Tip: grab some extra napkins as the wraps can fall apart a bit at the end!

Impeccable service, as someone who grew up in the area this is hands-down, the tastiest Shawarma…read moreI've had in North Seattle in ages. Also the ownership is good people and continues to show me love every visit.

I placed a to-go order on Saturday, 9/12 at ~1:30pm for an arabic shwarma special and two pieces of…read morebaklava. Once I got home, I found that they forgot to include the baklava. I called them and asked if I could be refunded the cost. He remembers me, apologized, and said I would need to come back to the shop to get the baklava or get a refund. I said it would be inconvenient to travel back to the shop, so I insisted on being refunded. They said they were busy and asked me to call back later. I called back later and no one picks up. I called back three more times (2:31pm, 2:34pm, 2:35pm), and someone finally picks up on the fourth attempt. I talk to the same person, and make the same request. This time, he asks me to Venmo him at 206-235-0237 to ask for 11 dollars (the cost of the baklava). I do not do Venmo and insisted that I just be refunded. He then asks how he would do that without seeing my credit card. I say if I you've managed to charge me for food, you already have my credit card information. He then asks what time I came in, and out of frustration, I mutter "Jesus Christ...". This triggered the man and he accuses me of using offensive language. I state that his behavior is unprofessional and ask who his manager is. He says that he is owner, which causes me to chuckle and mutter "You're the owner? Holy sh#t." This triggered the man further, to which he yelled "F#CK YOU" and he hung up. I still am without baklava or the refunded cost of two baklava. The shwarma special was average at best. Other than the overwhelming smell of the owner's cologne, the ambiance is not memorable. I will take my business to the tried and true Gyro King.

Ordered two shawarmas, one beef one chicken…read more Both marinated beautifully to bring out the unique flavors of each meat and the pita was made fresh in their fire oven. Definitely coming back!

WOW this was great!…read more The place itself wasn't the cleanest (so I deducted a star), but the food was SO good. I loved both the hummus and the baba ganouj (though I think I usually and this time prefer the latter), and the chicken was great. And the quantity was excellent, I stuffed myself. If I find myself in this area, I would want to come back for sure! Plenty of street parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant, don't bother parking in the paid parking lots in the area.