Great food and helpful service. You can buy frozen food for later too. Charming inside area to eat…read moreat, booths to sit at.

I love this place the food is outstanding! You are treated like family when you come here! They…read moreare very friendly and attend to your needs well. The ambience is very small and quaint almost like you're in a Middle Eastern café. I come back here every year for food.

During my recent trip to Michigan, I discovered that the Detroit Metro area has the largest…read moreconcentration of Arabic speakers with 4.7% of population aged 5 to adult primarily speaking Arabic at home (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/18/5-facts-about-arabic-speakers-in-the-us/#:~:text=The%20Detroit%20metro%20area%20also,1.0%25%20of%20the%20total%20population.). As such, there was a plethora of excellent restaurants to select from offering Middle Eastern cuisine, one of the best of which was Asya. As is my penchant, when visiting a new city I pop open my trusty Yelp app for places to try and Asya was one of the first recommendations; it doesn't hurt that some of the locals also said they serve up tasty food. Located in a strip mall off the intersection of a busy road, the parking lot is tight, so if there are no spots directly in front of the restaurants, there is more availability off to the side. I stopped by a few times while I was in town, and Asya does a brisk take-out business, especially during the predictable lunch and dinner hours. I dined in both times, so I could enjoy my meal hot and "fresh from the kitchen." The interior is fairly nondescript with tile flooring, black tables/chair combos, and a neutral color palate. But because the dining room is "cozy," it can definitely get loud with just a few tables of hungry diners. The service and hospitality are superior, as to be expected from a family run establishment. I was always greeted with a warm smile and even after just a few visits, the staff seemed to recognize me. I really like the fact that for most of their entrees, you can order either a lunch or dinner portion. The shish kafta was an AMAZING deal at $12.99 at lunch. In addition to the main dish, it is served with either a salad or soup. I opted for the lentil soup, and it was tasty. Soft lentils were stewed in a creamy base and served with a bowl of individually wrapped pita slices. Honestly, I was already getting a bit full after just the soup course. Then the generous portion of the shish kafta arrived and I could only finish 1/2 of the plate, before taking the remaining portion home for dinner. The skewered meat patties were nicely seasoned with grated yellow onion, garlic, parsley, finely chopped mint, salt/black pepper, Sumac, cinnamon, as well as other spices. They were grilled just enough to have a nice char on the exterior, yet still remain moist. Instead of French Fries, I opted to have the yellow rice which was perfect for making mini-sandwiches with the leftover pita slices from my soup. To finish the meal, I had a few pieces of the house made baklava, which was flaky and not too sweet; perfect with my afternoon coffee. On another occasion, I also got the chicken shawarma, which again, was a bargain at $6.50 (before tax) and super filling with a side of fries. There are also many good Middle Eastern restaurants in the DC area, but not the variety of "mom and pop" places like Asya and definitely not at their price point and value.

Good food fresh. Great customer service, stopped in for lunch . Will visit again soon!!!read more

Excellent service and massive portions, which is nice because the price point is a bit high. The…read moreflatbreads they serve are massive, I included a photo with a fork for scale. We offered the appetizer sampler and I got the beef tikka which was wonderfully seasoned. They unfortunately don't have regular iced tea so I had to make due with pomegranate juice, which was just ok.

Everything we had was really well executed and flavorful. The appetizer platter was great to start…read morewith. Hummus was light and fluffy, great for spreading, and I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the baba ganoush which had no bitterness whatsoever. The star was their fresh flatbread that is served with the platter -- perfectly soft yet thin enough to rip and dip. I ordered the chicken shawarma in a pita-like bread. It was simple, chicken, garlic spread, and some fries stuffed in. The menu image had lettuce and tomato included, but my order did not come with any, so i used the appetizer platter fixings to garnish and add more flavor/texture. I really liked that the chicken was well seasoned but not too salty (you could eat it on its own) Ended the meal with their hot mint tea, dispensed freshly in front of you with mint and sugar provided to taste.

Food was very good, the service was great, and the staff were very attentive and kind. The…read morerestaurant itself is also spacious and clean. I recommend trying their Kabob and Shawarma, they also have great breakfast.

Amazing food and service! We stopped in for the first time and got the 3 person combo for takeout…read more Everything was packed with care. The meats were cooked to perfection and had lots of flavor. We also really enjoyed the stews. Maryna was so kind and helpful! We will definitely be back soon.

I visited Saj Alreef for the first time with a group of five and the experience was great…read more Everyone in our group enjoyed both the food and the service. Their unique and gorgeous interior is another part to enjoy this restaurant. Our server was attentive and polite.

A friend and I came here for lunch. Ordered freshly made drinks--pomegranate juice and shanina (not…read morepictured). Meal consisted of large mix appetizer (hummus, eggplant salad, cucumber yogurt, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh), Saj mixed (beef & chicken) schwarma sandwich dish w/fries, chicken baryani and fresh pita bread. Everything was freshly made and delicious--there were plenty of leftovers. Most everything is made to be shareable. Dining room was clean, with table and/or bench seating, and tastefully decorated. Server was friendly, attentive, and ensured our needs were met (brought a freshly made pita to go!). Worth checking out if you're in the area.

Stopped in Kabob Royale for a carry out of an order of onion rings and a chicken shawarma…read more The onion rings were fried hard and very crunchy, but I didn't mind it, they were tasty. The chicken shawarma was probably the savoriest I've had. It was deep in flavor with onions and warm spices. Different from any that I've had in the past. I enjoyed its unique taste. This was my first visit. It's a carry out restaurant that stayed busy the entire time I was there. I grabbed a menu, and it's full of favorites such as beef or chicken kafta, falafel, beef and chicken tikka, catfish, grape leaves, fattoush, chicken Greek salad and lots of other items. You can order party trays as well. Price point is amazingly low. It's definitely a goodie and worthy of a return visit or four.

We were visiting Michigan and saw this place. The owner…read moreNEHRU was very comforting and kind The food we had was amazing, full of flavor. Even the rice was great (was rich in flavor) The place is kind of cozy and small but food is great. Would definitely recommend the beef shawarma

La Marsa has always been my go to place for Lebanese food. I've been eating at their locations all…read moreover the Detroit area since La Marsa was formed out of the ashes of La Shish. I'm always in the mood for their hummus and meat entree, which I always get. Their exceptional hummus sets them apart from other middle eastern eateries. My wife had the chicken kabob and grilled veggies, which she enjoyed. Overall, carryout service today was very good as usual.

Multiple locations throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area to step up to health and flavor!…read moreThis is the La Marsa - Troy location. They are located in the Troywood Plaza. The restaurant dining area gives you plenty of options. They have window hightop tables at the front of the dining room. They have booths and tables in the other areas of the dining room including a round booth perfect for a romantic dinner for two. The rear of the dining room has long tables for larger parties. The service was excellent from start to finish. We started with their delicious warm bread, garlic paste and hummus. Tip: do not each too much because you need room for your entrée. I had the classic lemon oregano half deboned chicken with rice and French fries. I was so full and I had plenty of leftovers for the next day for lunch. Bonus!

The food and service it's very good . servers are very polite the place its' clean and nicely…read moredecorated. the food it's amazing . Most highly recommended.

This Turkish restaurant is truly a wonderful place. They offer an impressive variety of both…read moredesserts and dinner options, and the quality is outstanding. I highly recommend their chicken and beef kebabs -- both were incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and full of rich, authentic flavor. The texture and taste were spot‑on. I also treated myself to the famous Turkish dessert katmer served with Maraş ice cream (made from goat milk), and it was absolutely delicious. It's rare to find a place that can deliver such high‑quality, traditional Turkish flavors with this level of authenticity. The atmosphere is warm, friendly, and beautifully decorated, making it a great spot for anyone who values both excellent food and a welcoming dining experience. I definitely plan to return with my family. It's a hidden gem, and in my experience -- after trying restaurants across Germany, France, and England -- this place truly meets international quality standards. Definitely a must‑try for anyone who loves great food and genuine Turkish cuisine.