Being the romantic sort, I took my wife here on Valentine's Day. I made the right move, for once…read more We loved it. We had the tilapia plate and falafel combo. Both delicious. What really stood out, though, was the fava plate appetizer. It's a dip that comes with pita bread but it's not like hummus. You could eat it with a spoon. It could be a meal, a very tasty one. You order at the counter, then wait at your table, listen to some middle eastern grooves and a short time later a super friendly server brings your food. The place is great!

We've been coming to Sahara Mediterranean Food for years, and it's just as good as I remember! The…read morefries are so yummy--hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked every time. The hummus is also hot, fresh, and delicious, and the pita bread is soft and warm, which makes everything even better. There are many different serving options to choose from, so it's easy to find something you'll love. They bring your food to the table, but service beyond that is limited--however, the workers are always super nice and welcoming, which we really appreciate. Overall, it's a consistently great spot that we'll keep coming back to.

I feel bad for the sorry souls that haven't tried this place. I would honestly just let this family…read moreadopt me and stay here for the rest of my life. This is a textbook hidden gym and I would eat here everyday if I could!! Doesn't look like much from outside but once you walk in you feel like you're in a different place and the family that owns this place makes you feel right at home! They're super kind and caring. The food is outstanding!! I had the baba ghanoush, sample platter, and original kanafa and everything blew me away! It was all so fresh and tasty!! I've never had kanafa before but it was crazy and I would recommend trying it if you haven't, it was really fun as it's just very different from the typical desserts in the United States!!

The food was good and the service exceptional. The location is a little difficult to find but worth…read moreit.

I hadn't been before but the name has changed to Aldeera. It was delicious. The simple flavors…read moreare what I like. The sliced up pita was warm and pillowy. The ambiance was awesome and cozy. The baba ganoush was one of the best I've ever had. The service was also attentive and polite. We had the mixed grill so had chicken streak and the Iraqi kabobs. Loved it. The new owner came over and said hi which was very nice. Definitely put this on your must try and also must go back list.

One of the most amazing meals we've ever had, it has become our absolute favorite takeout place. I…read morecan't even begin to describe how good their food is, hidden gem for sure. Also very consistent, none of that it's good today and bad tomorrow, nah it's ALWAYS delicious. We have tried pretty much everything in their menu but our favorites are the Iraqi kebab with Iraqi bread, half chicken on rice, hummus with pita, falafels, all their shawarmas, baba ganush, kunafa, baklava and fries, all incredible. Anxiously awaiting their reopening because they're truly amazing. Mashallah

Fabulous food. Great service and decor. The Muhammara dip…read morewith pita is outstanding. It's a red pepper dip with walnuts and pomegranate molasses. A must have. The falafel appetizer featured nice crisp falafels. The chicken grill entree was good. Nice selection of hot teas.

Everything was gorgeous the food, the staff, the restaurant, everything gorgeous. I mean that in…read moreterms of personality, the looks ,the taste, the waitstaff's knowledge was amazing. I can't wait to go back. It doesn't hurt that there's also designated parking lol

Called ahead and ordered the falafel salad and chicken shawarma & hummus plate. Walked in and the…read moreorder was ready. Seamless checkout and they gave us enough pita that we had a bit of leftovers. Falafel had good crunch texture and was not too dry inside. Salad was lightly dressed (perfect imo) with three olives, taziki sauce, and hummus. Chicken shawarma was as depicted in yelp photos. Daughter was very happy with it. Will return

Hello, I visited this place yesterday because I've never been in the be spot. I walked in the front…read morethe owner I am assuming was outside smoking a cigarette and didn't say hello. Then I walk in and he walks right back in I go over to the counter and see a empanada looking pastry I asked the man what did it contain and he responded without even looking at me! Even though o come on head wrapped very reserved I felt like they were watching me it literally creeped me out!! I paid for my couple of items and left never to return. If you are not their ethnicity don't bother bb

Wow, incredible little gem. The pita bread was warm fresh yet had a nice crispiness to it. The…read moresun-dried tomato hummus was amazing. Had a pita, and the meat was very tender. The fries that the fries had this extra crispiness to them that was almost addicting. It's like they've been double fried or something? Great little place with a couple tables if you want to dine in or I will definitely get them to carry out Polite, service, and reasonable prices

Well I wouldn't recommend this place for the dining area. The seating area was cramped. My mother…read moreand I both ordered the large Greek salad and a bowl of lentil soup. The price was right: two healthy meals at $17 each, including tax. The yelp reviews were good enough to get us to try this place. The salad was okay but the bed of lettuce was nearly all white stems. The soup was bland. My advices is to not sit near the door on a cold or windy day. We got blasted by ice cold air every time someone walked in or out. The plastic spoons were maybe large enough to stir a cup of coffee, but not nearly large enough to use for our soup. On a good note, the naan bread was quite good and warm, and the guy in the kitchen was friendly. I don't think we will return.

Ribeye sandwich was fantastic! Service was great, very kind people. Will definitely come back.read more

I had a very poor experience here. I came with a couple of coworkers during our lunch break (which…read moreis an hour duration). It was our first time here and this place was recommended by other people from work. We decided to dine in because we thought it might've been convenient but we were dead wrong. It took almost an hour to get our food that we had to let them know we wanted it packed to-go instead, because we had to get back to work. When my coworker ask for it to be changed to to-go the worker gave him an attitude about it. Service definitely was not great and felt very inconsiderate. While waiting we saw people who came in after us. They had also decided to dine in. They managed to get their food before us when we had been waiting for almost an hour. When we finally managed to get our order. The food was not worth the wait or the price. The ambiance of the restaurant was somewhat welcoming.

If you're visiting Kansas City, make time for Aladdin Cafe…read more The owner and chef is one of the kindest people you'll meet, and that care comes through in every detail. You feel welcomed the second you walk in, and somehow that warmth makes its way into the food too. I've tried just about every Mediterranean spot in Kansas City, and this one stands out every single time. It tastes the most authentic and the least commercial by far. Everything feels fresh, intentional, and made with care. Nothing tastes rushed or mass produced. There's real love in the food here, and you can taste it. Their dolmas especially take me right back to my grandmother's kitchen. That kind of food memory is hard to put into words, but if you know, you know. Comforting, fresh, flavorful, and made in a way that feels deeply rooted and genuine. With the World Cup approaching and so many people coming through Kansas City, visitors need to know about places like this. These are the local spots worth seeking out. The kind you leave talking about afterward and craving again the next day. And if they have the mint lemonade, order it. The rose lemonade is always incredible too. If you can get both, mix them and thank me later. A true Kansas City gem. You won't regret stopping here.

Returned to one of our KC favorites for Mediterranean food last night and were not disappointed!…read moreCheerful and helpful server steered me towards the rose water lemonade and it was delicious, a good start! Their hummus is a dream, and my Sumac chicken was yummy, but the biggest hit for me was the side salad, perfectly fresh and crisp lettuces and veg and loved the dressing! One of the best green salads I've had in any restaurant in KC.

Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted and seated right away. The host took his time explaining the…read moremenu to us before we ordered. We tried a little of everything. The salad, pita and hummus, came with the plate and everything was delicious. I tried the Kefta kabob plate with mixed meats. The meats were seasoned and cooked well and the tzatziki and spicy sauce were great compliments to the dish which was served over tasty rice. Our server checked on us frequently, filling our water each time. I also liked that it wasn't allowed environment, just some low conversation and some pleasant background music.

Basha Bash: ​I really wanted to love this spot. Based on the…read morestellar reviews, I was excited for a hidden Greek gem in the heart of OP, but unfortunately, our experience was far from an "Opa!" moment. ​The Service I arrived first and the place was nearly empty, yet the energy felt frantic. The server/ hostess was very rushed and business-like but seemed overwhelmed, running around like a chicken with her head cut off. After declining a black tea multiple times (once they realized they were out of chai), We had to practically stop her in mid-step for every follow-up once the rest of my party arrived. She never stopped on her own to ask us if we needed anything or if we were enjoying our meal. ​The Food The meal was a series of "weird" choices: ​The Hummus Situation: Our entrees were supposed to come with hummus, Rice and a side salad. Instead of serving The hummus with the entree, it was plopped onto the side salad plate before the entree arrived. I've eaten a lot of Mediterranean food, and I've never seen it served that way. ​The Garlic Sauce: This was a huge letdown. It looked and tasted like straight mayonnaise with a hint of garlic powder--not the authentic, pungent toum or A fresh bright white garlic sauce you'd expect. The tzatziki sauce might have been the best thing on the plate as it tasted fresh and authentic. The Meat: This was a Jekyll and Hyde as some of the meat was tender but some was overcooked and it was like that for everybody's meal whether they got beef, lamb or chicken. ​The Rice: Every entree was served over saffron rice that was dry, almost like it had been sitting out sunbathing for the day. ​The Falafel: Good crunch, but the inside was on the dry side. ​The Vibe As someone with a background in the industry, one thing really stood out: while our server was struggling to keep up with the only two tables in the restaurant, a cook with an apron was sitting in the lobby looking bored and disinterested. It's never a good look for staff to be lounging in front of customers regardless of how busy the restaurant is. ​Final Verdict Maybe it was just an off night, but for the price point, it doesn't compete. When you compare the quality and value to places like Meddys, Darna, or Mr. Gyros, this was extremely subpar. Sadly, I won't be rushing back.

A delicious, healthy and flavorful dish! Gyro Salad! Gyro meat, olives and feta the perfect trio…read morefor a yummy Greek meal! Very filling and fresh! Service was quick and friendly! The dining room is very clean and "homey"! I didn't not dine in but made this observation while I waited! Happy faces serving yummy food at the Happy Greek!

Best Greek Salad EVER. It's huge, fresh, and delicious! The Dolmathes perfect on top. The…read morepistachio pie had a very strong pistachio flavor, so good. And I had never had a basque cheesecake but I don't like crust on cheesecake so this was perfect! Delish. Loved the hummus as well as the harissa and garlic sauces I ordered on DoorDash as I had never seen it on there before and will be ordering again soon for sure.