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.

The food was great! I ordered the Butter Chicken and I was surprised how much food came with it…read more Normally I don't get full while eating, but I was full after finishing my meal. It comes with soft Basmati rice as well which pairs well with the juicy, delicious chicken. The service was great as they were very attentive to our water and our food. They checked in several times which I appreciated. The ambiance inside the restaurant was relaxing and the music was below normal talking volume which I appreciated. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. I definitely recommend everyone to come here and try out their food options! I will be coming back!

Had a really nice meal here for Father's Day, first time in. Appreciated the nice sized menu with…read moresome options beyond the usual Indian fare. The chicken korma and lababdar were both excellent. Really enjoyed the homemade naan--tried the rosemary version which was tasty. The veggie pakora was a bit heavy on the breading and light on the chutney, but it included cauliflower and eggplant which was nice to have the variety. The ambiance is fine and service was a little slow as they were understaffed on a Sunday evening, but we weren't in any hurry. All in all a nice experience and we'll be back.

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 love this place it's amazing has great food an it's open late nights!!!!…read more .

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!

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!

I dined at Dave's Hot Chicken today and the experience was decent overall. My favorite part of the…read moreexperience is the decor because it's fun, loud and very colorful and makes the space feel energetic as soon as you enter - especially being greeted by Dave the chicken swirling along side a tornado lol saying "there is no place like Dave's!" Overall, it gives the restaurant a modern street style feel with the bold colors and graffiti around. We bought 2 - one tender and one slider combos $14 each along with buffalo style Mac and cheese with three small chicken pieces $7 and the final bill including tip was $42. The tenders were packed with flavor - crispy and juicy chicken. It was perfectly fried and had the right amount of medium level spice on it. However the buffalo style Mac and cheese was cold and underwhelming - three pieces of chicken with hardly any actual Mac and cheese and fries - it was not what I expected. I definitely expected more Mac and cheese haha. Another downside for me was the pricing of the combos/food- it was high because if you look at the combo it's just two tenders with some bread and sauce. Portion wise it didn't really match the pricing for more of a fast food restaurant setup. The restaurant was clean otherwise and the service was decent - nothing amazing as such. Overall, good fast food with high pricing for what you get.