Completely unexpected in many ways, some good, some not so good…read more Had no idea that this was a slavic joint, but was excited to try some food as it had been a while since I'd had any. Ordered the lamb shawarma and pelmeni at the counter on the way in. The shawarma is wrapped in lavash which is actually brilliant and it was delightfully flaky and crispy. The filling itself was delicious, tender lamb and pungently garlicky sauce--just what a rich meat needs to cut the flavor. The pelmeni comes with a side of sour cream, and I have to say that the flavor was not anything remarkable, and really depended on the sour cream to give it that boost. Figured out afterwards that this restaurant is attached to the neighboring spa, which is a no-frills Slavic-style facility from which patrons can order food during their spa day. The two establishments also share the adjoining billiards/rec room. Now for the reason one star was taken off: while the eating area is well-kept, the bathroom which is accessible through the billiards room was long-neglected, the trash can overflowing and the toilet paper missing--I had to poke around in the cabinet to find a new roll. They say a restaurant is only as clean as its bathroom, and I think you can say the same thing for a spa.

I ordered two portions of pork shashlik. Each portion was advertised as containing 250 grams of…read moremeat, but approximately 40% of the meat was missing from both portions. When I contacted the restaurant, they did not offer any meaningful solution. The only thing they offered was a discount on a future order. They did not offer a refund, replacement, or any other way to resolve the issue.

I'm on a Mediterranean diet, so I was glad to find Al Bacha while I was in the neighborhood! I came…read morehere early on a Sunday. It was pretty easy to find street parking nearby and the restaurant wasn't busy. They have a pretty large menu and they also have several photos available which I always think is helpful! The lady at the front counter was really nice. I ordered the Kofta kebab plate (rice, kofta kebab, garlic sauce, side salad, pita). They also have gyro, falafel, salads, sandwiches, etc. I received my food quickly and it looked great. Everything tasted good and I ate most of it, so no leftovers. :-) Someone brought the food to my table, but you are responsible for bussing your tray yourself. Al Bacha is a nice, casual place to get Mediterranean food and I would come here again the next time I'm in Tacoma.

I am Greek/American. This place is an insult to Mediterranean cuisine, as they claim to serve. Al…read moreBacha is middle eastern, not European, where Greece resides. It saddens me that people don't know the difference. Two distinctive clues, of the many...lettuce does not belong on a Gyro or curry! I was thoroughly disgusted to find it on what they have the nerve to call Gyro. It's Greek To Me", sadly closed. The Greek Festival in October honors the country's recipes and traditions. Even the name "Al Bacha" is a middle eastern name.

Gyro Zone is a small eatery in a strip mall. There are about 5 booths and 2 tables for dine in…read morecustomers. They have an extensive menu of Greek favorites. We all got the gyros in a pita. You can also get it in a wrap for $1 more. It was loaded with meat, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onion and the tzatziki sauce. We also got the Greek fries. It is topped with tzatziki sauce and I think feta cheese crumbles. Both of them were delicious! There is a large lot so parking shouldn't be a problem at all. The gentlemen taking orders was friendly and service was quick. Would love to try other menu items but I am partial to gyros.

Came in for a quick takeout for lunch. It was quite busy, but orders were flying out and didn't…read morehave to wait that long. Their gyro is just consistently good. I love the fresh crunch of the veggies and how the gyro is fully filled. It's delicious and filling.

Amazing food & service ! Not to mention super fast especially when is lunch time & soldiers are…read morecoming in fast.

Food truck outside of the Lewis PX. Walked past it many times, always smells delicious. Finally…read moredecided to try it today. I am not super familiar with this type of cuisine, but after looking at some of the pictures on Yelp, I decided to try the Combo Kebab plate. The food took a while to come out. The portions sizes were good for a food truck. I do see that they have online ordering, I may try that to lessen my wait outside since the weather isn't always as nice as it was today. The food was good. A break from the greasy fast foods in the PX food court. The meats were well seasoned and the salad was lightly dressed and fresh. The rice was good, could have used a little more flavor. The flat bread was good as well. I would definitely return.

Love the owner here, he was very generous. Turns out this is a predominantly Persian restaurant…read morewith other Mediterranean cuisine and potpourri fare mixed in. My friends got gyros and I got the chicken and beef kabob plate and the owner brought out yogurt and cream puffs for us as an added surprise. It was yummy. He's one of those owners that appreciates his customers and for that we give five stars!

Not there as listed but plenty of other options in the antique mall like building. Would be nice…read moreif bis kept updated atosure

A hidden gem! This place is off the beaten path, but my husband ALWAYS wants to try gyro and Greek…read moreplaces ... this small but modern restaurant is awesome. Their family-run atmosphere and homemade noms are definitely worth checking out. We tried a little of everything and had tons of leftovers! Our daughter loved the soup, and she very much enjoyed the gyro meat. Their service is excellent, being friendly and warm, even though we were the only customers at the time. Bringing the food to our table, chatting with us about the food, and checking in on us halfway to make sure we were good. Thanks to this great family-run restaurant for an excellent meal and great vibes!

Had an itching for a gyro salad for lunch and for some daft reason,lentil soup (only 88…read moredegrees).Temperature inside wasn't much cooler,to my partners chagrin.The soup was disappointing.Lacked the flavour of say,an Indian lentil soup.But the salad!No problem.Generous portion of lamb/beef gyro meet and fresh lettuce,tomato,cucumber etc.Grape leaves were also very good.This is a small cafe with maybe eight tables.A lot of the business is takeaway. No alcohol,just soft drinks.I've been coming here for years...definitely one of the best Mediterranean style food establishments in the area.Just a little language barrier with the staff but they were genuinely keen to know if we enjoyed our meal,which is a nice touch.

Always on the search for amazing gyros -- I traveled through Israel an Greece so now always looking…read morefor the best and I've heard through the grapevine. This place is the go to for gyros !! I ordered it through Uber Eats which always makes me nervous because sometimes when I go into a restaurant and then I order through delivery service it doesn't taste the same. oh my God spectacular !! the rice fluffy, a little sweetness, a little zing, and then chicken, lamb, beef, tender, hummus!! amazing salad I loved the pita bread hot. I can't wait to bring my whole family here

1st time ordering and disappointed. I ordered 2 SUPER Gyros which were suppose to have extra meat…read more It was full of lettuce! The meat was good with a little spice! But when you pay extra for meat on top of paying door dash fees its an expensive hit for something they advertised as a SUPER Gyro and there was little meat. Greek fries were good. Meat was good. Just don't call this a super.

4.75 stars Cute local salad, smoothie and more shop. I got…read morethe Washington salad and it was so fresh and light. The half size was perfect for lunch. The menu also shows sandwiches, soups and warm bowls. I don't know the area well but surprised they didn't have more people in during the lunch hour. My only negative is they don't seem to realize when customers enter as they are not greeted and can take several minutes before someone comes up front and realizes a customer or food delivery pick up is waiting. Would definitely go back when in the area.

My boyfriend and I needed some time to kill and we saw that Garden's Gourmet was participating in…read morethe Equity in Action for Women's History month so we decided to stop by. They share parking a few other businesses and it was pretty busy when we got there but we snagged a spot. As we entered, we greeted by the owners who welcomed us and gave us menus to look through. They have a decent sized menu but not too overwhelming and if you don't like the options offered then you can do a create your own which is sweet! My boyfriend got their garden wrap with a garlic and herb tortilla while I got their Washington Apple wrap with a garlic and herb tortilla. There was an order ahead of us but the employees got the orders made in a good amount of time and presentation was a nice touch too. The wraps had a great ratio of all the listed ingredients and you can yaste everything in each bite. The ingredients tasted and looked fresh! The interior is very cozy with plenty of seating that accommodates solo, couples or small groups. They have great lighting in there, both natural and inside. They had some old school RnB playing which was nostalgic for me as I heard a lot of these as a pre-teen. Definitely a fantastic spot, especially if you are trying to eat or be more healthy conscious but still have a flavorful meal!