I've eaten Middle Eastern food all over the world. Hands down my favorite cuisine. Sara's Kitchen…read morehas the BEST I've ever eaten in all my 76 years! Indescribable flavors and colors. I have never liked grape leaves. I ate four. I ate the entire Mezze platter for four by myself. Sara, her partner, the bartender, and the lovely server were gracious, pleasant, and engaging. If you live anywhere near Saratoga Springs, NY (or not), you owe it to yourself to enjoy this superb dining experience. Thank you so very much for the absolute pleasure.

Everything about the restaurant is amazing, the food, the service, and just the overall look of the…read moreplace. It gave a very comfortable and relaxing vibe that was really enjoyable. The food was absolutely fantastic and I'll be thinking about it for a good while lol. I know this is a bit random, but the seating was also very comfortable which just added to the great experience.

Food was on point. Service is good, I did a take out. Would definitely try more stuff again soon…read more Beef Kebabs were great. I like the tomato n pepper charred and put on the rice concept. Great job serving real food.

I found legends kebab and pizza on Yelp... I ordered online- which was easy, and was teeny greater…read morewhen I arrived in the store and told it wouldn't be very long before my Order was complete... the shop was super clean and the service was quick and the price was well worth the quality... I got the chicken schwarma and rice- super fresh!!! I highly recommend!!!

I really appreciated the helpful and knowledgeable staff. They have an onsite halal Butcher…read more Wonderful selection of fresh products as well as dry goods. Huge frozen section with samosas and Veg. Very clean and organized. They have everything from sweets, chaat(snacks), and main. If you are vegetarian or vegan They also have a ton of options for you as well. They carry proper English as well as Asian varieties of tea. They also have fresh Afghani bread delivered on Thursdays as well as delicious fresh samosas. The biggest thing I was thrilled about was the huge bags of dry lentils. We love lentil soup, its a game changer at $6.00 for a huge bag!! Watch my walk through video for a glimpse of the goodness.

Stopped in here for a late night food run after seeing a concert at Proctors, they're open till 2AM…read moreand we got their shawarma bowls, and they were delicious. The place was sparkling clean, staff are nice and the service is quick.

What a gem located near me on Upper Union Street in Schenectady. First time to visit!…read more Ordered: Chicken Chapli with Pita instead of fries (choice) Chicken and Lamb platter with Pita Swarma Wrap Received generous portions of flavorful Mediterranean food. The Chicken and Lamb were moist and tender. I am not a lamb lover, but this lamb could change my mind. The rice was spiced mildly and tasted great with the meats. The pita was cut into small pieces, but I would have preferred a whole or half pita. I will ask next time. The owner supplied me with three different sauces on the side to try ranging from mild to spicy (green one). The Chicken Chapli was a cut up well seasoned chicken patty. A few meat combinations are available. (See pic of Menu) The Swarma Wrap was moist and a little messy to eat since I sliced it into two portions. It had a medium spiced sauce and small salad pieces such as cucumber. Not my favorite. The owner was friendly and thanked me for my business. He said they cater for as few as ten people if interested. I commented on the long hours they are open (10 am to 1:15 am), and he responded with a smile, "We're from the City." There are several tables to dine in if wanted. Lots of natural light from the large front windows makes the place inviting. The pick up counter with kitchen behind it is beyond the tables. The walls are decorated nicely, and the place screamed CLEAN. Parking is in front, and the restaurant is easy to access. There are no steps to enter. I look forward to ordering again soon, especially when family visits. Quality, healthy well prepared food to enjoy at home. Please check out my photos to get a sense of the experience.

Perfect location for a wonderful breakfast, brunch or lunch. Terrific Greek Benedict with luscious…read moreHollandaise sauce, poached eggs and lamb - home fries are clearly handmade and lovely! Sausage links actually snap when you cut them. Rye toast perfectly buttered. Exactly what you would expect from diner coffee that Starbucks or Dunkin's or Tim Horton's would die for. Can't miss. The service is wonderful and relaxed.

A charming mom and pop owned spot serving up the most delectable omelette for under $5. What more…read morecan you ask for? Very kind and quick service, fresh and delicious food, and an unbeatable value.

Amazing food. I will definitely be back to try more items. Flavorful, fresh, just great all around…read more Service was fast and friendly, you just order at the front counter and wait. Not a whole lot of seating, mainly great place for takeout, but we did eat in and with not a lot of people it was comfortable. Definitely recommended!

Food was excellent. Service was friendly and quick. Place is clean. Will definitely come again.read more

Asma catered for me one night and it was a hit! It was really easy to order and pick up. I ordered…read morechicken shawarma, falafel, and rice pudding for 15 people. The food was fresh, so flavorful and wonderfully delicious. Highly recommend!

The best middle eastern food in the area, everyone loves this place - even the locals who typically…read morestick to the traditional pub food. The woman who owns this has always been so sweet and she's been around a long time. I love when this place caters events downtown and everything is seasoned to perfection. It's a lot more fun in the summer when there's outdoor seating but even in the off months it's really good food.

Simply Delicious, The care that goes into the food is amazing. Everytime we're in the area..its a…read moremust stop!

Asma ! Your food is Amazing , fresh and so delicious . Asma is the sweetest and this family…read moreOwned business is a must visit . Vegan and vegetarian options .. hibiscus tea , baklava and the most delicious wraps ! Their food truck is located at a beautiful spot in Shelburne falls .. with views that are breathtaking . Can't wait to visit again when in the area

I finally decided to try Shams Al Yemen after bookmarking them months ago and I'm so glad I did!…read more I visited on a Saturday evening with my fiance and we were both Yemeni food newbies. They brought us out a cup of lamb broth and chopped salad. The soup had tasty spices in it and felt like a cross between tea and soup. The salad was super fresh. We ordered the hummus, Chicken Agda and Chicken Saltah, both of which were served piping hot in clay bowls. The Agda is a root vegetable stew with chicken and the Saltah has more of a fresh herb taste as it has a lot of cilantro in it, which I loved. All three items came with clay oven bread, which is huge and was served piping hot and fresh. Everything was so good! The space quite large and modern with many different tables. It seems like a family run business and they're very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

I came here starving and I was not disappointed. I was a little alarmed by the low reviews here on…read moreYelp and the fact that the inside looks like it might be cafe style servings bc some dishes were prepped in large tins underneath the glass windows; the food was the best middle eastern I have had since leaving Dubai. The rice was made with cardamom and the appetizers of lamb broth and salad were so good I had no time to picture them before diving in. I loved the tea and felt the place was pretty well cleaned for a diner. Service was timely and respectful; we had our full order after 15 minutes and appetizers after 5 minutes. Food no question phenomenal I had the chicken salta and lamb haneeth

I was looking for something a little different when I came across this restaurant, and the reviews…read moreimmediately caught my attention. I was dining alone and sat at the counter, where I could watch the team prepare each meal. You are essentially sitting right in the kitchen, with only the counter separating you from the chefs and staff. It made the entire experience much more interesting and gave me a real appreciation for the effort that goes into every dish. I started with the lumpia, which I loved. The sauce was absolutely delicious. For dinner, I had the scallops with gnocchi, and the food was excellent. My server, whom I believe was named Tristan, was also outstanding. He was always available when needed but never hovered. The service was perfectly balanced. I was there for a little over an hour, and not once did I see anyone in the kitchen standing around. It was a fast-paced, hardworking environment, and everyone was completely focused on preparing and serving the food. At most restaurants, all of this work happens behind closed doors. Being able to watch the preparation gave me an even greater appreciation for my meal and the people who made it. This is definitely a restaurant you should experience for yourself. I will absolutely be returning with friends.

We had a great meal here with a large party of 12. They do not have a kid's menu but our kids still…read moreenjoyed along with pretty much everyone in our group. Our waiter was super attentive and even though it took some time for the food to come out, I think given the quality of everything we ate, it was worth it. I got the raspberry mint mojito cocktail which was delicious and I pinched a sip or two of kid's lemonade made from fresh lemons, perfect level of sweetness. We tried the sweet potato pakoras and lumpia and the trio of house made dips (we liked the green mint-e one best). Everything was tasty, including the sauces that came up with them. Our kids shared the ramen which they split into two large bowls that didn't even look like a split dish given how much it was. My wife got the spare ribs which melted off the bones and had great flavor. The scallop dish I ordered came with six scallops that were a good size and also came with some gnocci, a delicious and unique sauce, and an unusual lobster with veggie type of ceviche salad accoutrement. I have the sense that the menu changes regularly here. The chef/owner came out and greeted us after the meal to ask how everything was and we could honestly respond that it was our best meal of the week. Subsequently we tried to sample many items from their desert menu and again Bastard did not disappoint. Surprisingly the "S'Mores," a more adult take on the kid's classic, was one of our favorites. Given the unique take on a variety of globally inspired dishes and great attention to detail, I would love to try Bastard again the next time I'm in the area.