We stumbled upon this restaurant while driving down Church Street one day, and I'm so glad we decided to stop in. The interior has a really cool vibe and creates a welcoming atmosphere. The service was a little on the slow side, but once the food arrived, it was absolutely worth the wait. The food was beautifully presented and, more importantly, delicious. I've lived in Murfreesboro for quite some time, and this is easily some of the best Arabic food I've had in the area. While nothing quite compares to the incredible Middle Eastern food found in the Dearborn, Michigan area, this restaurant comes impressively close. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and full of character. In fact, I've been back three times since my first visit, which says a lot. If you enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine, I highly recommend giving this place a try. It's become one of my favorite spots in town. read more

What a delicious treat if you are wondering what to order definitely go on a day where they have the buffet. The hummus and the tzatziki were excellent- great salads, the beef wrapped in olive leaves was my favorite and they even stuff for the picky/ kiddos. Everything thing I tried was delicious. Excellent service. Beautiful decor. read more

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What an amazing dining experience! From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by bright, welcoming people who are eager to offer great recommendations. The posh design and atmosphere make you feel like you've stepped into another world. The food absolutely lived up to the ambiance. The beef kabobs were incredible--perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and served in just the right portion. The hummus was smooth and delicious, pairing wonderfully with the meal, and the chicken plate was equally satisfying. My favorite, though, was the welcome soup. The flavors burst in your mouth with the very first bite, setting the tone for the entire experience. Overall, it was a memorable meal with exceptional food, beautiful surroundings, and outstanding service. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I like how i got my own little meat smoker. I didn't even use a filter on the food, yet the colors pop. The service was good. The restaurant was well designed. The ambiance was great. read more

Layali Dubai Restaurant & Lounge - Middle Eastern Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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We didn't get to try the food. My family and I came by for the Sunday Brunch at 11 and were told they don't open until 12. I feel it's very misleading as their posters online and everywhere else shows open at 11. Even the Murfreesboro page was promoting them and that one also shows 11am. It's confusing and misleading. We'll try again some other time but I do suggest they change their opening hours. read more

We had to walk around to get someone to give us a table. No one was working in the front. The guy sat us at a table that was not set? Some of the napkins had silverware and some didn't. The restaurant was basically empty one 3 or 4 tables. Then we waited a while for water. Finally someone brought us welcome soup. Then someone else brought us water.. we got our appetizers with no plates. So we had to ask for plates then Finally someone else brought them. We tried a new dish. That didn't have much flavor. It reminded me of a quesadilla from taco bell.. but not as good. See pictures. The Baba ghanoush was good. But they brought out cold pita bread.. and then my favorite, the main dish, the fish.. y'all I'm not kidding. They had ranch dressing drizzled across this plate with spots of ketchup... I kind you not see pictures! read more

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Showed up here on a random weekend night and there was barely any people here. Which is disappointing because the food was excellent! Went with a couple friends so we ordered a good number of dishes to try as much as we could. The wait staff were super nice and helpful. They gave suggestions on what to try to get for a good variety and all were hits. Everything was fresh and delicious, couldn't have asked for better. They checked on us frequently to make sure everything came out perfect. Had tea and pastries afterwards and had a delightful time. They didn't rush us at all like many places would. Definitely recommend this place to everyone and for sure will be coming back. read more

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I saw several social posts about Layali Dubai and how good the food is so I wanted to give it a try. I am so glad we did. It was 2 of us but we ordered like it was 3 of us ( I was hungry). I got the shrimp pasta, lemon pepper chicken with fries and my husband got the brisket ( that came out on a mini charcoal watmer), garlic broccoli, mashed potatoes..the brisket tasted just like it came off the grill, the pasta dish had a light flavorful taste..ALL of it was DELICIOUS! We will be back. We loved the look of the place. Very nice. Great staffers. read more

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Food was excellent but very pricey. I was hoping to hit the buffet but paid 21.99 for kabobs & rice. I was confused at menu working because for that price I thought I'd be getting 2 sides. After trying to clarify side confusion, it was like they didn't want to serve me. No drink refill & took forever to get my check paid. Definitely disappointed by my experience here. read more

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There is no doubt this is one of the best restaurants I've been to. If you read my reviews, you can find out that I always try to be precise in my descriptions and I am not afraid to point out what was done poorly. I could find nothing wrong. This is a destination restaurant. If you are passing through on I-24, take the detour for this place. If you are within a day trip's drive, include this on your itinerary. I will outline my family's reactions to the food, my experience with service, the ambiance and value. This is a long read - hang in there. Once my family entered an Indian restaurant and the fresh spices were so enticing we just had to order. When I came to Layali, the wonderful cooking aromas were noticeable in the PARKING LOT. The first thing my server asked was that if I wanted Lentil Soup. I mentioned that I did not see it on the menu and she said it was free. OK! My wife frequently makes lentil soup at home, but this was so smooth, there were no visible individual lentils and it was wonderfully seasoned. See my photo that demonstrates how well it coated the back of the spoon and how smooth it was. Pita bread is a common accoutrements in many cultures but these were different. Much thinner that most, it told me these were hand made and not bought from a distributor. While it did not have a unique taste, the mouth feel and delicacy were refreshing. "Eggplant" could be my wife's middle name. She could eat it three times a day. We have made our own Baba Ghanoush so I just had to bring some home for her to tray. Smoother than most of what she has enjoyed it was well balanced. Sumac stripes made it look pretty. Most of what she liked in the balance was due to the fact that others have so much garlic or smokiness, it overpowers the blend/ Since it was lunch, I just wanted an appetizer and the Layali Dubai Fries caught my eye. See the photo that shows the the portion size relative to the cutlery. Wonderful fries were topped with a choice of chicken or beef shawarma. I got the chicken and my son, wife and I found it perfectly cooked and properly seasoned. I'm running out of words to explain good balanced seasoning, but that all applies to the fries which were fluffy inside with a nice firm outer that held its shape. Every employee I met was extremely gracious and appreciative. Their smiles transferred to my face as I left. Posters drew my attention to a stage where they have live music every Saturday. Formerly, this building was an Asian restaurant, but has been completely renovated. All of the cozy room dividers and dark wood have been taken out, giving the place a great, bright and airy feeling. Simple tables are spread about giving both privacy and intimacy. Some restaurants like this have a hookah bar or room. This place does not, so you avoid that haze. Belly dancers MIGHT appear in the distant future. Table settings are elegant, but not overdone. A few patrons commented to the staff that the food was very good and VERY plentiful. Here is my input on the value. For $25, I had a sufficient portion of the fries and still took home over 2/3 of the serving to share. I had a few piece of pita and brought home a full clam shell container. Also, the Bab Ghanoush must have weighed over a pound. My wife enjoyed it and there is still plenty in the refrigerator. As I said in my introductory comments, I rarely rave about a restaurant. Reputation means nothing to me. The food, service, ambiance and value make this a go-to restaurant, as well as a go-back-to. read more

Layali Dubai Restaurant & Lounge - Smooth Lentil Soup - Middle Eastern Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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i ordered three of the offer kbaba abd chicken and rice and they tested6/10 i would not try it again read more

Yelp shows it as closest 6 on a Saturday night, but it is open. Service was great and the food was delicious and the servings are plentiful! They have a guy playing 70's music- which is both cute and a little cheesy, but we enjoyed it. I ate the soup before I thought to take a picture read more

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Finally, a Mediterranean restaurant with great food and atmosphere. I especially like their buffets where I have tried it three times in one month. It's a great value for money. read more

We enjoyed the complimentary lentil soup to start with. All meals were great, and above all, the service was amazing. We are definitely going there to try their buffet next time! read more

I went to Layali Dubai Restaurant yesterday (Saturday) for lunch, and honestly, it was one of the best meals I've had in a while. We ordered the Family Feast for 5, which came with beef and chicken kebabs, beef and chicken tikka, two maraq, and two salads. Everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and the portions were generous. The meat was so tender and full of flavor. What really made the experience special was the people. The owner came over to our table, welcomed us so kindly, and made sure we were happy with everything. Our waiter, Kerelos, was amazing--very welcoming, polite, generous, and just a genuinely kind person. He kept checking on us and made us feel really comfortable. The place has a warm and friendly atmosphere, and even though it's a new restaurant, you can tell they really care about their customers. I'll definitely be going back, and I highly recommend this place if you're looking for delicious food and great hospitality. read more

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If you have all the time in the world, then this place is for you. The food was great but wow the service was SLOW as Christmas. We ordered 3 appetizers but only got 1 within 1.5 hour. 2 of the appetizers didn't even require cooking. After waiting for 1.5 hours, we were gonna just pay for what we had and leave but then they said our food was going to be ready soon. The lady (not sure manager or what) got all defensive and even came to our table and tried to tell us that we didn't wait for 1.5 hours. 6pm - 7:33pm, you do the math. Then she kept trying to explain that it was taking so long because everything's made fresh. My daughter's chicken nuggets and fries most definitely came from the freezer, yet she didn't get her food until 8pm. Thank God she didn't get hangry on me. People arrived after us got their entrees before we even got our appetizers. Made fresh? More like we were forgotten. Another guy (manager maybe?) said he would give us a discount for all the time we had to wait. Nope, didn't happen. In fact, we almost got double charged for the beef kebab plate. So yea, we won't be back again. read more

We ordered the dinner platter for two and were genuinely impressed from start to finish. The platter came with three different types of kabobs, each cooked perfectly--juicy, tender, and full of flavor. You can really tell they know how to handle their proteins; everything was cooked very nicely and seasoned just right. To start, we had the pea soup, which was absolutely delicious--comforting, flavorful, and a great way to begin the meal. The flavors across the entire spread were on point, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. We left feeling full but not uncomfortably stuffed, which is always a plus. Honestly, the "platter for two" easily eats like a meal for three, maybe even four people. The service was just as great as the food. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer any questions we had about the menu. Overall, this place delivers on quality, flavor, portion size, and hospitality. We'll definitely be back. read more

amazing experience. food was top notch, staff super friendly, just an all around great establishment. Pricey, but well worth it. read more

The food was horrible and genuinely made me tear in pain. The people kept staring at us for no reason at all. We paid 165 for 5 people and all 5 hated the food. The smell the second we walked in was terrible. The only good thing about the place was it looked nice. read more

I dined there with my Adult son and a friend. We ordered a huge variety of foods. Everything was delicious and very flavorful. We very much enjoyed the food and dining experience. They had the best rice I have ever eaten. Everyone was Kind and attentive. We will dine there happily again! read more

The food here is absolutely delicious. Everything on the menu is so delicious and has incredible flavor. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the live music really creates a wonderful vibe. The owners and staff are probably the best part of the restaurant. They are so kind and generous. Layali is the perfect place for a great meal with friends and family. read more

I tired the Buffet on Sunday it was Amazing. Lots of choices of meat and Rice . And salad to pick Soft live music. My family loved it. The price is fair for what you get. Good owner management. Staff very helpful. Will be back soon. read more

Everything was great. The food the service, just wonderful. The ambiance is very Dubai. Carlos and David, very kind and helpful. Looking forward to going back. read more

Great service! Excellent food! Wahed was amazing and took great care of us! The owners have done an excellent job and we look forward to this being a regular stop for us! read more

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VERY tasty food! large portions! beautiful atmosphere! excellent service!! waitress, Zemen, very professional! Will be going back often! read more

Layali Dubai Restaurant & Lounge - Soups and dips and pita and meat and rice and veggies and salad!!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Amazing food, great variety, truly authentic with a great service. We drove 6 hrs from Indiana to try it and it was well worth the trip, impressive middle eastern restaurant. Truly the best I've ever tried in the USA read more

Amazing food, superb variety, great service. hands down the best middle eastern restaurant The atmosphere iis for families and yet is so organized. I have tried in the USA. we drove 6 hrs from Indiana to try it and we were so impressed. just wish they open one in Indianapolis read more

Very generous portions. Proteins cooked beautifully. Spices were innovative and well,balanced. Service was adequate, but laid-back--though she was very cheerful and helpful--especially on a busy Monday evening. I do think the large,screen music videos could be volumed-down a touch, but not an overall criticism. read more

I arrived at 6:05 pm with my party already seated at 5:55pm. I then waited for 15 minutes for our first waters to arrive. After the waters and lentil dish arrived I was able to order a Coke and appetizers. The first appetizers arrived an hour later. These appetizer were literally rice wraps and hummus. Nothing that takes an hour to prepare even if "it was all made fresh" like they tried to tell us. Keep in mind multiple other groups were seated after us and all had their appetizer and food delivered by now. We finally started getting our meals at 7:30 with the last meal getting to the table at 8. Many tables that came in after us had already eaten and left. We spoke to the manager and they offered a discount that never came. They also tried to tell us we hadn't waited that long lol I mean 6-7:30 seems like an absurd amount of time to wait for food. The food that finally arrived actually did taste good however the experience left an awful taste in my mouth. I won't be back to this establishment. I hope they learn how to treat all customers that come in and not just those that have a certain complexion. P.S. They have now removed several of our google reviews, I wonder how many others that have removed. read more

had an amazing experience here from start to finish. The staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The food came out fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor -- you can really tell they care about quality. read more

My spouse and I wanted to try this new restaurant, but unfortunately, we were less than impressed! Upon arriving, the hostess was very polite and seated us right away. Someone brought us a soup and pita bread, but didn't speak a word to us, so we didn't know what it was. I have dietary restrictions, so without knowing about the soup, I wasn't able to eat it. We waited for a server for 15 minutes, but no one came to our table. Other staff in the restaurant were having conversations, but no one paid attention to us, so we left. I wouldn't waste your time here. They don't seem to care about their customers very much! We were VERY disappointed! read more

Amazing food love the culture and read some of the reviews about how the food takes long JUST BE PATIENT love the people singing good food service is good read more