My first time coming here and it gave the vibes of a Subway really and I mean the sub shop not THE…read moresubway haha Uh well their falafel is delicious but their baba ghanoush not so much. But lus a lot of people who came in AFTER us were being served BEFORE us like what's up with that? Customers won't be happy with that and ya we weren't considering how long we already had to wait. Do a little better May's

Got a falafel pita... it's kind of like Subway where you pick what you want in it...Honestly I…read moredidn't even know hand the stuff but the guy made it easy for me.... they have a spicy option which I got... it definitely was but too overly spicy/hot, imo...Super quick service! Must have made my pita in less than a minute and then was at the register cashing me out.... Everything tasted fresh...Would go back again.

This has become my go to spot when I'm in the area which is a few times a month. I crave their…read morepicked cabbage. It's amazing! It's not like boring white people pickled cabbage lol it has flavor!!! Olive oil lemon and spices. It's delicious. I get the steak Saj it's like a Lebanese burrito. The tortilla (saj) they use is absolutely addicting. I bought 10 to take home! They have this red spicy sauce that it's the perfect heat for me. The men are polite and it's a counter order style where the food is made in front of you.

Zaky Zaks did not disappoint Everything was sooo good and packed with flavor. Already thinking…read moreabout my next visit!

The food was absolutely delicious! I have tried many Middle Eastern restaurants, and this is…read moredefinitely one of the best. If you love Middle Eastern food or want to experience authentic Yemeni cuisine, this place is a must-try. Eismaiglyn took great care of our table. He was very friendly and provided excellent service throughout our visit. We came during the busiest time, and even without a reservation, they were able to accommodate us. I would recommend making a reservation, especially during busy hours, to avoid waiting. Great food, great service, and a wonderful experience!

My husband and I came here for the first time and it was an amazing experience…read more We ordered the spicy chicken hummus and it was hands down the best hummus I've ever had and I love hummus. Perfectly seasoned, creamy, and incredibly fresh. We also shared a platter that came with a whole chicken and lamb over a bed of rice. Both the chicken and lamb were cooked to perfection, extremely flavorful, and well seasoned. Nothing was dry or bland. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The service was fast and friendly, and the portion sizes were very generous. The entire platter with all of this food was only $60, which is an amazing value for the quality and amount of food you get. Freshness really stood out the most. You can truly taste the quality in every dish. We'll definitely be back. Great food, great service, and very affordable for the quality. Highly recommend.

Food is good. Place is clean and nice contemporary decoration. We were here for the soft opening…read more The clerk is very friendly to us. I got the spicy chicken bowl. The chicken is pick at the spot and they reheat with flat iron grill top. The base I choose the Yemeni rice and top with tomatoes and bean. The food is less salt and good for the old people. My wife has the lemon chicken bowl. We also got Yemeni Flame with lamb shank. I think this is the better dish. I recommend it. Overall the quantity is good for lunch. Flavor is there.

Love it!! Amazing food amazing service and the place looks so pretty. The decor is very pretty and…read morei'm obsessed with their hummus!

As usual, this place is amazing. Today I decided to have my usual three falafel with a side of…read morehummus instead of yogurt sauce and a lamb burger with fries. Sometimes I get salad instead of fries, but today was that kind of day. The falafel is fresh perfectly fried extremely tasty. The hummus is their usual high-quality homemade version. Lamberger came out piping hot, juicy on a fresh bun and the fries are delicious. I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea and that came out just fine exactly the way I like it ice cold. Even though I sat outside and it's a bit noisy here and a bit hot. I really don't care because I do love this place. If something goes wrong here, make sure to tell them right away and they'll fix it. They're very good. Finally, let me just say how much I appreciate the consistency on your Quality as well as the freshness of their ingredients at all times. As usual, highly recommended!

While in the area I craved authentic Turkish food. A quick search on our fav app and several spots…read morecame up. It was a tough decision between three places nearby and I chose Tazza. I'd hate to go against the many great reviews, but I wasn't impressed with the Turkish dishes. Firstly the name is deceiving. It should be called "Tazza Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and other international food". And yes, I know I should've picked up on that bit of knowledge from viewing the menu - I get it. On the food - the hummus and tzatziki apps were good , except the pita bread were just reheated pitas found at the local Publix. The coconut shrimps were not coconut. The mixed grill was ok. Lastly the kunefe was eh.. The Turkish coffee was good. Overall not impressed with the Turkish food. It wasn't terrible just not as authentic as I expected. And quite overpriced

Wow truly amazing and really delicious shawarma. One of the best shawarma in Tampa! Very very…read morepolite and excellent customer service. If you don't come here you'll be missing out on truly fresh and delicious shawarma. The prices are very reasonable and best priced shawarma in Tampa. Their meats are fresh and prepared daily! Would highly recommend you come try this place. This is my new go-to spot, I definitely will be back!

Food and atmosphere are phenomenal. Chicken and beef shawarma plate is one of my favs, hummus is…read moreamazing, baba ganoush- amazing, starter plate with herbs in olive oil served with pita and olives -wonderful. The rice is also very good here- this is worth noting as most places have it as a dry or tasteless filler- this one you'll want to eat. Have tried several other dishes and all good.

This was our first time back since Olive Tree expanded into the neighboring space, and my parents'…read morevery first time here. We were shocked by how packed it was at 7:30pm on a Sunday. The wait was about 45 minutes, but it was completely worth it!! The Olive Tree Sampler is a must, so you can try a bit of everything. We also ordered three chicken shawarma sandwiches and the mixed grill for the table. Everything was just as good as we remembered. FYI they serve Matrix, a Jordanian zero-sugar cola. It doesn't taste like Diet Coke, but it's a fun part of the authentic experience and worth trying. Looking forward to bringing more people here. If you haven't tried Chef Yousef's food yet, put Olive Tree on your list!

This restaurant located along 56 street close to Hillsborough River. The restaurant have limited…read moreseating area. Most people has to go order. You may need patience to wait for the meat to be grilled. I got the 5 pieces lamb chop. The chop are like the t bone section about 1 inches thick. The seasoning is very flavorful. The style is almost like blackened but yet is not blackened. Meat is tender and lovely. The two side I have are Arabic salad and grill veggies. I also have smoke rice. In their menu has some authentic dish. This dish are Maqluba, Arabic biryani, oven roast lamb and chicken. Those are the items I may try next time.

You be the judge...we went from some very good food to ordinary in just a few days. I'm not sure if…read morethe inconsistency was a fluke or we started high but then disappointed having had greater expectations. We tried them out at the Tampa International Food Festival at Water Works Park and can honestly say that the lamb skewers and chicken wings were great! The falafel were small and dry, but the rest was wonderful. They were grilled over a portable charcoal grill and the flavor was on point. It was a 4 star. So we had to try them out at the restaurant. Fast forward a week and we went to their bricks and mortar location after being reminded by an online ad. Use the address as the front had a different sign and definitely a rustic look. We did an online order via their Google Menufy link. The Family Meal was for 4 and included 4 types of skewers plus a choice of sides. While it wasn't ready and we had to wait, they offered us a drink. Once ready, I'm glad I checked since the desserts paid online weren't available and I expected a refund but didn't see it. So getting back to the food...it looked like kubbideh, ground chicken, chicken and steak/beef with a choice of 3 sides. We chose rice (abundant portion), grilled veggies (skimpy) that were ok but not great. So what happened to the spice and seasoning that I had last week? Ground chicken was better of the bunch. The highlight was the side of babaganoush with the pita bread!! And the homemade yogurt was meh. So this was really more a 3 star meal. I'll round up my 3.5 to give ''em a chance. But give me more of the babaganoush and get me some lamb and wings. Next time I'll need to be more discerning with my order. Again, you decide for yourself. Enjoy!