Friendly servers, fresh food! The fries came out piping hot and crispy, and the shawarmas were…read morecrispy and came with spicy hummus. The hummus appetizer came with a thin crispy pita

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.

I love this bright artsy place with its delicious family-owned traditional Indian menu! It never…read moredisappoints, the portions are generous, the quality is excellent and the service consistently warm and friendly. Gluten-Free and vegan option abound!- even for dessert! It's a happy place and leaves me sunny every time!

This restaurant needs better management. All the issues…read morecould be fixed if anyone cared or focused on them. Service was slow and inattentive. Food quality was hit and miss. Ambiance was nice, cafe style, pleasant Prices were higher than other restaurants of this type. We paid 40% to 50% more than other places like this. I expect if this review is read, it will be ignored and will not make a difference.

Don't be scared! Yes it's a gas station but it's some of the best Mediterranean food I've had in a…read morewhile. Bonus it's a great deal! They will make you a bowl or wrap with whatever you like on it. Many vegetarian and vegan options.

Fresh food made in front of you and the best french fries in town! Really delicious and fast but…read morethat doesn't mean that the quality suffers. A true gem and imo the best Mediterranean food in Lawrence.

I rolled into KC hungry on a weekday afternoon, and walked just a few blocks through Westport…read morebefore doubling back for this spot. The menu in the window and the happy hour specials advertised outside drew me in! It's a low-key, casual place with counter service for carryout orders, as well as table service. The dining room has a few small tables about six booths and six barstools. One wall is painted a lively orange, and live plants line a ledge along the booths. I approached the counter and was invited to sit anywhere, then was promptly given menus. The menu includes lamb, beef, chicken, and vegetarian options (no pork). There's a nice selection of appetizers, plus burgers, calzones, pizza, gyros, and many Indian dishes including masala, curry, saag, briyani, and naan. I had a happy hour cocktail special and a gyro. The drink was plenty strong and well-balanced. The gyro was very tasty, with thick, moist chunks of meat. Though I would have preferred more lettuce and onions on it, I'm not sure what's proper and traditional, so no complaints! The server was very kind and polite. Atmosphere is not super conducive to lingering--there's loud pop music and bright lights--but it's a great place to pop in and get a good meal!

Wonderful little spot…read more Excellent garlic naan and hummus. We really enjoyed the Masala Pizza. Omg, so yummy. We also got the Masala vegan burger and it was really good and full of great flavor. The fries were so good. Highly recommend!!

Like a beacon in the night, I'm drawn to restaurants like this, and there seems to be little I can…read moredo about it. What kind of eatery opens next to a Boost mobile phone outlet, across the street from a Burmese grocer, a middle Eastern second-hand store, in an area of town that serves as a place you drive through to get somewhere, as opposed to being a destination? This section of Independence Avenue is urban hardscrabble. Part run-down, shuttered and failed businesses mixing with the inevitable corner lot chain pharmacy with their bright lights a few doors down. A corporate behemoth on land purchased for little, that makes no pretense at fitting into the neighborhood, its profits streaming to some corporation outside the city. A salute to a population over-saturated with prescription drugs, the purpose of making the few wealthy. Got mesothelioma? This, this is where the poor live, where immigrants gather and look to create some kind of community that reminds them of their common heritage. This business effort, I conclude, is little more than an honest Hail Mary. Safari Cafe is not a pretty place. It's not a destination and won't be trending on Yelp. You won't meet with friends here over a meal, and my words will never be a Review Of The Day. It's not even meant to constitute a review, but ultimately may. It's a large room, questionably lit, operated by Muslim women in headscarves, long flowing skirts, and men speaking native African tongues. Bare walls and floors, 4-5 tables in a space that could hold 30. Jarring. The menu is unfamiliar. I order goat with onions, savory rice, a small salad and a few sauces, one green which I hoped was pure fire, and did not disappoint. The goat was a bit chewy but flavorful, had clearly been sitting. Easily 5-6 times as much rice as there should have been. Savory, mixed with raisins, a few kernels that pretend to be seasoned with Saffron, but merely colored to appear that way. I asked. The food is East African. For those not familiar, that might include Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan. You have been watching the news, right? These are not Johnson County. Privately, I think to myself there's a good chance these people have endured a life most of us might not be able to imagine. Several men are using the space as a place to pass time. They look depressed, likely unemployed. One is drifting off to sleep at an empty table with no food. Another in a wheelchair, same. One on a cell phone, but not appearing to be a customer, paces the floor while talking. CNN blares away on a television suspended from the ceiling with video and news of the current president elect. It's a Twilight Zone. I order, a woman brings my meal in a to-go container but hesitates, "you did want this to go?" "No, I'll eat here, this is fine," Upon leaving I give her a $20 bill for the $10 meal, ask for change for a tip. She smiles, but says nothing. I leave $2. An hour later I will end up in a bland, predictable south Johnson County strip mall bar with friends to watch the KU vs. K-State game. On the way I have an extra 20 minutes to kill so took back streets through the Crossroads, down Southwest Blvd., Merriam Drive before jumping onto I-35, always on the hunt for a new Mexican dive I'll likely visit in the future. I won't be dining here again, but the food was decent, and I'll take this experience any day over a Panera Bread, Jimmy Johns, McDonalds, Subway or other utterly bland and mind numbing alternative. Food can be an adventure, it can take you places, teach you things, and quickly move you outside your comfort zone, and maybe that's why I'm drawn to the unusual. I never know what the experience will be. On my visit here, yes, I got my money's worth. And then some.

Had a delicious catered lunch from Arabic Kitchen today. The food was delicious and there was a…read morerange of options including butter chicken, Mediterranean salad, wraps, vegetarian options and baklava for dessert. Staff was friendly too. Would recommend for catering!

Holy awesome service!! The delivery service didn't grab all of my order so these guys delivered it…read morepersonally AND added in a dessert for the trouble. Couldn't be more pleased with the food...so glad I didn't have to miss out!! #doingitright

Okay - so I've seen this place and thought to myself - another chicken place. I figured it's just…read moreanother place that covers the chicken in a sauce- but I was pleasantly surprised. Keven greeted me and walked me through their spice levels - so on the side of using good judgement I went for a medium 2 strip dinner. Made fresh to order it took about 8 minutes to get my order but it was a lovely change from the slightly warm chicken generally found at a fast food restaurant. These chicken strips were huge! And they've been crusted with the flavor - not drenched in sauce. The chicken was moist and delicious as were the seasoned fries. This will become a go to spot for chicken - winning out over any of the more well known places for me!

My son talked me into going here and it was decent. The Mac and cheese was the warmest thing served…read moreto me. The restaurant was clean but the music was a bit loud to have a conversation at the table. The food took a bit of time to be prepared, but it was presentable and tasty. I was a little disappointed that after spending $65 on three meals, I still needed to pay $1.65 for a side of ranch.