Absolutely delicious. This unassuming little spot would be easy to pass by, situated just off the…read moremain drag in Ballard. A friend and I popped in for dinner. We were the only diners, but there was a steady stream of take-out orders while we ate. My friend got the chicken kebab plate, I opted for a chicken shawarma rice bowl swapping half rice for salad, and we also ordered a side of falafel and hummus. Both of our main meals were exceptionally flavored. We were offered all the available creamy toppings. The garlic cream was divine. Beware the green pepper sauce - very very spicy. The falafel was the best I have had outside of New York. Crispy, flavorful, absolutely crave-able. The only thing that didn't quite hit it out of the park was the pita bread. I will 100% be back.

Seems like a real genuine mom and pop shop. Very prompt service! Tried the Chicken Shawarma,…read moreFalafel and Lamb + Beef plate as well. Everything was packed with flavor and the portions sizes were more than ample. The biggest praise of all, our toddler absolutely crushed her plate. She may be covered in hummus after the fact but that's a side effect we will happily live with. Will definitely be back as its in walking distance from our house. Not to mentioned they offered 20% off for a first time online order, quite a good deal.

Came here for dinner this past Tuesday to celebrate a couple of friend's birthdays. One of my…read morefriends called a head for a reservation since there were five of us just in case for 6pm. Service was friendly and patient as we tried to make decisions and asked questions. I have a friend that kind handle chile spice due to medical condition they were very accommodating when it was needed by having certain sauces on the side. We shared a number of dishes and two bottles of wine. We started with the Hummus bil Lahm ou Snobar, my favorite dish of the evening a hummus with bubbling spiced lamb. Baba Ghanouj, Bisara Munir, Arnabeet, Alhalaioun and the chicken and beef Shish Taouk. Everything was delicious. Flavorful, the proteins were cooked perfectly nice and tender. One of our friends likes meat a lot and hadn't cause he thought it was a vegetarian restaurant. We had to have the green chile sauce on the side of the asparagus dish cause of my friend but that was ok we were putting it in other items we loved it so much. Also the whipped garlic that came with the chicken and beef was a big hit! We had never had Lebanese wine and enjoyed our selections. Love that it felt like a healthier meal with the vegetables and spreads. Didn't feel stuffed after but definitely satisfied. They even comped dessert for my friends birthday which I believe was an orange rose water pudding. Welcoming warm space. Parking is fairly easy on a Tuesday night. Looking forward to visiting again

Great intimate family-friendly restaurant with authentic Lebanese food. Street parking…read more My favorites ares the lamb hummus with pine nuts and the squash grounded dip. Both were very flavorful and well balanced. Love the different textures. The roasted broccoli was OK, it was on the less cooked side The entree skewers were pretty good too. Shoutout to the kind service that let me combine and do half beef and half chicken because at the point I was too full from all the appetizers I ordered but still wanted to try both. One thing I really loved about the skewer is the sauces that came on the side: one tahini, one garlic, and one tomato. Such delicious sauces! Entrees were a little pricey though. Last but not least my party enjoyed the special Lebanese wine.

One of my favorite experiences in Seattle from July 2025 was getting food to go from Damoori…read moreKitchen and then hiking to the beach in Discovery Park to have lunch. Everything about this place seemed to have the mark of greatness, from the incredible food and customer service to the quaint neighborhood location. So, I'm sad to discover that it's now listed as permanently closed on Yelp.

This is a little gem of a place. It is not the standard shawarma/falafel shop. There is nothing…read morewrong with those, but a little variety is nice. This place has a small but eclectic menu. Lebanese food in the form of pita wraps and bowls. Some signature dishes. It is also a little market with specialty food items. We really enjoyed the flavor of the dishes. Among the four of us, we ordered the eggplant signature, the chicken signature dish (chicken and rice), one of the bowls, and the chicken pita wrap. Everything was delicious. I wish this place was closer, but it is quite a drive for us to get out here. Too bad.

This is so 'Effin good! Little strip mall next to a cat food…read morestore, easy parking. Order at the counter. Get your dixie cup of water. Food arrives quickly, plates and plates all perfect!

Found my new post-hike craving spot!…read more After a long, beautiful walk at Discovery Park, we were starving and decided to check out Shawarma Buzz based on the great reviews. It did not disappoint! The vibe is super casual and welcoming--perfect for a laid-back lunch or a quick takeout. They have a convenient parking lot right in front, which is a huge plus in this area. The shop is clean, and the staff are incredibly friendly and upbeat. What we ordered: * ​Gyro Sandwich: The classic lamb and beef combo. The pita was warm and soft, and the tzatziki with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes made it so refreshing. * Arabic Lamb & Beef Shawarma: My husband went for this one. It's a massive 12" toasted tortilla wrap with garlic and tahini sauce. Hearty, flavorful, and hit the spot. * Greek Fries: YOU MUST ORDER THESE. They are topped with mixed spices, garlic sauce, and feta cheese. The garlic is bold and totally addictive. I couldn't stop eating them! Generous portions, amazing flavors, and great service. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the neighborhood!

Delish! The falafel was good, the pita was so soft and flavorful, and the sauces were incredible…read more Also the rice was exactly what I wanted. Do not sleep on the choclava (chocolate baklava). Not too sweet with just the right punch of flavor and a flaky and soaked texture.

My neighbor and I took a two hour walk in our neighborhood and were trying to figure out where to…read moregrab dinner. We were across the street and I remembered I was going to have Mexican the next day so we were looking for an alternative place when we spotted the sign for Blazing BBQ and decided to cross the street and try it out. The interior is clean bright and air conditioned. Nothing too fancy but welcoming and comfortable. There is parking as well. Went neighbor was going to order the kebabs but they were out. So she went with the chicken shawarma plate. I had the gyro plate. Generous portions and the meat was so tender. The sauces are delicious. We understood why they ran out of kebabs cause looks like they had just fulfilled a large order before us. You can tell it's a popular neighborhood spot. We were dining in but saw many people doing take out. Would definitely visit again now that we know there is parking or would even walk over again.

Ordered two shawarmas, one beef one chicken…read more Both marinated beautifully to bring out the unique flavors of each meat and the pita was made fresh in their fire oven. Definitely coming back!

********CLOSED************…read more They recently closed and reopened under a different name. It's now called THE BOSPHORUS PALACE. We originally went because we had seen good reviews for Almanqal Mediterranean Grill. When we got there, the server mentioned it's basically the same place but with a different menu, so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The food took quite a while to come out and when it finally arrived, it wasn't even hot. The bread honestly tasted like something bought from a grocery store. The rice was very bland, and although the salad was actually really good, the chicken was extremely dry, chewy, and lacked flavor. The presentation looked nice, but the taste just didn't match. The portions were also quite small, and the prices felt very high for what you get. The service was just okay overall. Maybe they are still new and working things out, but for the price and portion size it just didn't feel worth it. Overall, it felt like a waste of time and money considering the quality and quantity of the food.

Tanoor is one of the more pleasant surprises in my time in Seattle. I've always thought about the…read moreWestlake / SLU area as a food dessert. Filled with corporate slop bowls to fuel up tech bros, you won't find a decent meal anywhere on this side of the lake. But Tanoor is kind of like that special someone who has been there your whole life but you've always looked past for greener pastures. This restaurant was staring me right in the eyes for years, and I didn't realize how magnificent it was until today. When you walk in you are greeted by warm, fresh and fluffy pita. Guess what, IT COMES WITH THE MEAL! Everyone knows I'm a sucker for some free bread. But don't let these Lebanese pillows fill you up, the dip marathon has just begun. The menu here is unlike anything I've ever seen. You can get lost trying to figure out what to order for lunch, so I would advise consulting the waitstaff for guidance through this delightful maze. I just looked on their menu to figure out what the fries that I ate were called, and I can't find them for the life of me. But they had their own incredible dip completely covering them. At one point we had 4 different dips on the table, and I'm not sure how they got there. 1) The dip on the fries 2) Spicy hummus (not that spicy, incredibly tasty) 3) Za'tar that comes with the pita 4) Yogurt sauce that came with the Kabob combo Everything comes with something else here. And since I was having an electric conversation with my good friend, I sort of lost track of everything that we ordered. But if you love dipping things in other things as much as I do, you will love Tanoor!

The food here is pretty good. The fresh bread that is served at the table is the highlight. This…read morerestaurant has a modern vibe and is a nice dine in option in the area. I highly recommend the combo for two to three people as you get a variety of different appetizers and all of the main kabobs. However, a couple of things that really made this experience mediocre. First, the meat was overcooked even though I asked for medium rare. Most of the meat came out medium well. The rice was undercooked and hard when you bit into it. The server could have been more attentive.. didn't come back to check on us, even though the restaurant wasn't super busy. The biggest disappointment is that this establishment passes on a 5% fee to help pay for their staff's benefits. They stay it's optional and they can take it off but it's very distasteful. The owner should reconsider this and build this expense into the pricing of their menu. Otherwise their wait staff is going to feel slighted when customers leave less tip because of this additional fee. Overall, this is a solid place, but the experience was just average considering all aspects, and therefore the three star rating.

It was a hot day and we wanted a substantial meal before leaving the next morning for an early…read moremorning flight (8/25/25). We decided to try out Shawarma Prince in Ballard. Nice counter staff. They could use a fan or AC on such a hot day working at the grill and fryer. I opted for a lamb & beef gyro...wow was this generously prepared with tasty meat, fresh vegies, sauce, spices, encased in pita bread. The Homie had a huge order of gyros fries. So huge that he was not able to finish it. There's onsite seating, but decided to eat al fresco under an umbrella, which was pleasant. Thanks to Peter for putting this on my Yelp radar screen.

Another winner on my quest to try as many shawarma places as possible in Seattle! After visiting…read moreShawarma King and Shawarma Man during the past month, we now have Shawarma Prince (I'm sensing a theme in the names). Price wise, the Prince is a little higher but it's definitely worth a stop. You actually can choose between a shawarma sandwich in a pita or saj (thin, unleavened wrap) and definitely spend a couple of bucks more for the saj. Compared to other places, I would say the chicken shawarma has less veggies, including the pickled ones, so for those who do not like pickled stuff, this would be a good version to try. The sandwich is served with a copious amount of the garlic sauce, which was nice but probably a calorie bomb:). Nice, friendly service with limited seating (3.5 tables indoors with a couple outdoors) and a small parking lot.

Mr Gyros serves excellent food and has great customer service. I would highly recommend their food…read moreto anyone. I especially love the gyros, Greek fries, and dolmas. I also enjoyed great conversation with Sammy (Sami?). Overall a great experience!

One of the better gyros in Seattle! The gyro has a nice crust and flavor. I find that many other…read moreshops don't have the crust in Seattle and have off putting texture. The fries were meh, probably wouldn't get the fries combo again, but the rice and babaganoush in the plate were well seasoned and paired nicely so will definitely be getting the combo plate again!

Food offered by the vendors at the Ballard Seafood Fest was not up to snuff for me, so I decided to…read morego here with my foodie friend for dinner that day around 6:30pm before catching Built to Spill later that night. You could say the "secret" part of this restaurant is that you see the signs advertising the place at the front, yet you have to enter a small lobby before hitting up the main entrance door almost to the immediate left of the lobby entrance. If that was a mouthful, wait till you need directions to find the shared restroom one floor below... besides that, the inside contains several booths and two- and four-tops in a compact but surprisingly quiet area due to the muffled noise from the seafood fest. My foodie friend and I got a booth seat close to the window where we thought the main entrance door to this place was. How convenient... Menu is extensive and includes appetizers, soup, curry, noodles, rice, desserts and a bunch of lunch specials. The two of us took our time deciding what we wanted, and settled on the following: - Phad woon sen with chicken (2-star spice): my dish for this visit. This is a bean thread vermicelli noodle dish with egg, onion, cabbage, celery, Chinese broccoli and Thai stir-fry sauce. Noodles had a smooth, silky and al dente consistency, and paired well with everything else inside. This is savory all right, but not overly so. - Thai fried rice with chicken (3-star spice): my foodie friend's dish. Similar to my phad woon sen in ingredients though it has tomato and garlic and no celery. Very filling, and not too oily with the taste spread evenly overall and a smoky taste akin to wok hei. - Pandan sticky rice with mango: a dessert we split together. Yeah, we went overboard with this and I ended up eating up most if not all of this dessert. The sticky rice here is pandan flavored, and a ton of thinly sliced mangoes surround the dish, with some cubed mangoes sitting on top of the sticky rice dome in the middle. So dang delicious, didn't think the sticky rice could be any other flavor than what the coconut sauce usually provides! All dishes were around the same price of $15-20 - yes, even the pandan sticky rice with mango. It was a lot, but the both of us went beyond the night with everything we ate here without having to get anything else after. I've got a new favorite Thai restaurant that I'd like to come back to given I'm around the area!

Ordered take out online. Ordered 415pm on a Friday afternoon and it was ready about 30 minutes…read morelater. I arrived a bit early and they didn't have it ready but the lady was super nice. If you're going to have a dine in experience, there are a few seats on the upper level but most of it is on the downstairs level with a few stairs going down. Simple but cute tables. Really nice vibe. I ordered the green curry with pork and a spicy level. It had a nice kick. I love spicy. Probably could have went higher. If you like hot, go with this level. I got it with sticky rice. Wasn't the biggest fan of that. I think next time I'd go with the classic white rice. Not because it was bad. But because I think it didn't match well with the curry. Parking in Ballard isn't great so be prepared to walk a bit to get to this place.