Great hidden gem. The lamb gyro and fries were amazing. The owner and her daughter were extremely…read morefriendly and engaged in conversation. The food is cooked to order but definitely worth the wait. The menu is huge.

My son loves the Chicken shawarma, and baklava. It's always fresh. There is only one other place…read morethat makes shawarma. Thank you.

Best food at R. House!! Fresh and super yummy. I always get their smoothies too. The people there…read moreare so nice! It's right by the benches area so it's my favorite place to sit also

I decided to stop in R House to get some food. I wanted something that was more on the fresh side…read moreso I decided to go with Koshary Corner. I can't speak on the customer service because I didn't talk to anyone. I ordered at the kiosk and they called my number and that was it. I paid $19.45 for my meal. I order a side of falafels (3) and the street bowl with beef flank, tzatziki, and mild red pepper sauce. The falafels were way too crispy. I feel like compared to other falafels I've tried these were on the hard side. Thankfully I had some tzatziki sauce to dip them in, if I didn't, they would have been a little hard to eat. The flavor was okay but the texture was not appealing. I really wanted to get beef shawarma but they were out so I opted for the beef flank. I wish I would have just gotten chicken instead. The bowl came with rice and a lettuce salad that was underneath the beef. I'm not sure if the lettuce had arugula in it as well, but the lettuce gave sort of a bitter taste which I did not care for at all. Did not taste good so I would add a lot of tzatziki sauce to it to cut down on the bitter taste. The beef was okay, nothing to rave about. I was just very underwhelmed with my food. Not sure if I would give it a try again. If so, I would definitely get something else or build my own bowl maybe. Try it for yourself and see how you like it.

Wonderful food. The husband and wife are owners/chef. A lot of love goes into their food. wife…read moreis Ukrainian so her home country specialities are a highlight of the menu. The ice cream was unique. A mix of flavors and textures I've never experienced. Will stop in again. Try the lamb if it on special.

From the moment we entered this family owned restaurant I knew we were in for something special,…read moreand I was not disappointed. We tried the chicken sausage appetizer, and the Ukrainian meatballs to start with. Both were excellent and unique. We had the Ukrainian Filet and the Stew for our main courses, and both were amazing. The sear on my steak was perfect. The food was so good we had to try their homemade desserts, and the mango cheesecake was superb. I think the iced cream was also homemade, and quite delicious. Add to that a pleasant ambiance, and first class service, and I can happily recommend this restaurant.

Delicious food Shish Tawook is our favorite and it did not disappoint! It has been taken over by a…read morenew owner and He does everything. The food and service was beyond perfection ! Bravo ! I refer friends and newcomers who love excellent food.

Went to Cedars last night after a long absence. We didn't know the restaurant had changed owners…read more The food was AMAZING!! We tried 7 different dishes and 3 desserts, and each one was incredibly flavorful & cooked to perfection. The spice level was just right. We highly recommend the shish tawook, labneh, baba ganoush (best we've ever had), falafel, shish kebab wrap, sanbusik, and fattoush. We got the desserts to go & haven't tried them yet, but they look delectable. We loved Cedars before, but the food is even better now! Mike (the owner) is so cool & welcoming! We can't wait to go back!

First time. Got take out. The grape leaves were good. The chicken and beef shawarma platter was…read morejust super overcooked dry meat on dry rice with a hint of cinnamon/clove and the "white sauce" is just grocery store ranch. Will try kabobs, lamb gyro, or something else in the future.

Went in for dinner and the place smelled like cigarette smoke when we walked in. So, we decided to…read moreorder take out. We've eaten there before, but tonight's food was mediocre. It tasted like they'd reheated it. I got the chicken kebab and dh got the felafel. Both were bland. We paid around 15 each, but there was no salad, no vegetables with the felafel; did not seem like it was worth it.

I am visiting DC from the midwest, but I was unexpectedly welcomed home to Egypt for lunch in…read moreDupont Circle. You will find legitimate Egyptian street/comfort food and the staff display true Middle Eastern hospitality & service very rare in America. The music (classic Arabic songs of love and heartbreak lol) and hearing the Egyptian dialect specifically completed the experience.

This is a solid little place in an unassuming spot, a quiet little oasis in a busy downtown…read moreneighborhood. It's a welcome alternative to the standard fare nearby. The ordering is quick, off of digital pads or the cashier and they bring the food out fast but also freshly prepared. A few small tables and two tables for larger parties fill the small space, but it feels comfortable rather than cramped. The staff is very nice, and routinely checked with all the tables. The falafel was great, small balls crispy on the outside but not still soft, and the hummus is nice and light. The homemade hot sauce isn't very hot, but it adds a nice flavor. This was a random stop-in for me, and I'm very glad to have found it!

The variety of ethnic grocery products is acceptable but the ambience is kind of not comfortable…read morefor at least some people

They no longer serve this food. I was a little disappointed, but they should update this. The…read morefood looks good on here, but they do not sell this food any more. It is only a grocery store, which is cool I guess.

Good middle eastern food everything is fresh and made from scratch and great service friendly ownerread more

Once upon a time Aladdin was the best (basically only) Middle Eastern restaurant in the area, but…read moretimes have changed, and now there are just too many options available to stay locked in and loyal to this place. The most recent experience we had there was a huge disappointment. Their prices went too high now, which is not unique to them, but most restaurants in this area. The big problem is the service, as usual. This is very much a family operation so the wait staff, meaning primarily the 2 daughters of the owners, do not care about the customers , and are not concerned with any criticism or complaints a customer might make. Me and my wife have never complained, but this will be our last time there, unless we hear about changes being made there. The food has gotten somewhat less delicious, but the food was always very good. The decorum has not updated nor changed in years and the hard wood booths and chairs are just super uncomfortable. There is no accessibility and they act sorta resentful toward those who are somewhat handicapped.

BEST Egyptian food in the city! Don't walk, RUN there! And everything you get will be generous and…read moredelicious. The owner is very nice and sometimes gives complimentary baklava.

Cilantro is unbelievable. What an experience. This is a hole in the wall spot, but everything from…read morethe service to the quality of the food was 10/10. The chef is the wife, the husband assists the business aspect and the son takes care of serving the food and he's the cashier. I could go on and on but honestly the fresh ingredients and quality need to be experienced on your own.

No food but amazing service ! The ambiance was so chill ! It was perfect for a little date night …read more The options with the hookah were galore as well!

It was tucked away and I have never noticed it. They have some outdoor seating in a tent with heat…read morelamps and looked like a nice place for convo. We sat inside in the back and were greeted right away. The gentleman that took care of us was very nice. They only serve non-alcoholic beverages by law so we were slightly disappointed but the hookah was delicious and was well worth it!! The hookah was well priced so much so, that I didn't mind paying a slight upcharge for the coconut coals. It would be a great place to have nice conversation and relax, or better yet, put some AirPods in and catch a nice vibe on your own!! I'll return very soon!!