It has been a few years since I was first here. Stopped by again with my husband and enjoyed it…read morevery much. I got the chicken kofta and he got the beef shawarma. Both were very good. The fruity carbonated drinks (Freez?) are REALLY good!

This is a great option for a quick, healthy meal if you're in the area. You grab a menu upon…read moreentering and then order at the counter. All utensils and plates and water are serve-yourself near the door. At lunchtime on a warm Saturday in spring they had a steady trickle of guests coming in. The person who took our order thanked us for supporting them. Food was quick and very fresh. I had 1/2 tabbouleh salad and za'atar French fries. The tabbouleh is more heavy on the greens than the grain which was a refreshing change to me. It was dressed in a bright, fresh lemony dressing. More than I could eat in one sitting. The French fries are maybe dipped in batter and fried. I'm not sure. But they are super crispy on the outside and fluffy inside - delicious. The ambiance is casual with various TV screens showing different shows and Middle Eastern music playing on the speakers. The interior is simple but warm and inviting with minimal but fun decor. While the prices are a bit higher than I would have expected, I could see myself returning for dinner.

I have been going here for many years and it's incredible every single time. The flavors,…read moreseasoning, food quality, and service are 11/10. I love getting a chicken shawarma entree and having enough leftover food for several meals. And the employees are all incredibly kind and accommodating.

We have eaten Take Out here twice in the last 3 weeks. The food was spectacular! I had heard about…read moreLavash from our pharmacist at Kroger who is Palestinian. I asked her where I go could get good Palestinian food and she suggested trying Lavash. I was expecting a small family restaurant, but Lavash is a large restaurant that apparently does a lot of catering also. My wife and I love Middle Eastern food and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. The Friday Special, Lamb Mencef was delicious and could easily feed a family of four, with several sides also. Basically it is large pieces of Lamb and lots of yellow rice, and a wonderful sauce, so you need to order (or make) side dishes too. We both are in our late 70's and no longer have large appetites, so this dish lasted through several meals. We both are from the Midwest and lamb is rarely on menus here in America, and the lamb on this dish is about as good as it gets. Very mild and not dried out. Thanks for the recommendation, Summer!

Cafe Istanbul used to be in our regular dining out rotation, but somehow it slipped aside. However,…read morethe location at Easton worked for us on a recent Saturday and were we ever glad it did! We went for lunch and the cool, welcoming interior on a hot summer day set the stage for a delicious meal. We started with the combination appetizer and their wonderful bread. Every item on the plate looked as good as it tasted. I particularly loved the cold eggplant and tomato dish. I had the blackened tilapia with rice and salad. Delicious! I would certainly order this again. My fellow diners had the shrimp and the lamb shank, a weekend special. I tasted both and loved both! I took half of my meal home because the appetizer was so substantial and my tilapia was a very generous serving. The wait staff were warm and friendly, but not intrusive, making Cafe Istanbul a very comfortable place. So glad we circled back to an old favorite! Menu last weekend,

Heard rave reviews about this place so I was excited to go. Busy dinner as many of the tables were…read morefilled. Our server seemed in a rush to take our order but in a polite way. I got the Baba Ganoush and the Chicken Kabab. I thought it was strange the Baba Ganoush did not come with pita bread or chips. It also was a tad on the watery side. The Chicken Kebab entree I enjoyed the kebab but not the rice. I wish I would have gotten more veggies than the rice. Baklava was okay more dry than I would have liked. Maybe I'm a hard critic but I thought this wasn't the best representation of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine.

Fresh delicious food, cozy restaurant, and right in the heart of Grandview. What's not to love?!read more

Another stop I made during this most recent restaurant week was at Mazah Eatery! This one was…read moreanother fantastic deal where you got 4 dishes for $20! I was in a time crunch and got takeout, and it traveled perfectly back home! The vibes there when picking it up looked awesome, I'll definitely need to go back for an in person dining experience! I'm a big fan of shish tawook & Mazah's is delicious! I love the chargrilled and garlicky flavors; and the tumeric rice goes nicely with it. The shawarma is also packed with flavor and getting some pita and hummus is a go to call! The baklava is a perfect sweet treat to end the meal!

Charmy's Food & Grocery is a wonderful local store with wonderful food,fresh products, great…read moreselection, and excellent customer service. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the store is clean and well organized. Shopping here is always a pleasant experience. Highly recommended!"

We found this in Yelp! (of course) and had no idea it was a restaurant/market. My wife and I were…read moretaken aback a bit, as that was unexpected. We'd walked a way to get there, and didn't have a backup plan...so we went to the electric kiosk and ordered. We decided to share and got an order of lamb chops, a large feta salad, an order of pita and drinks. The waitress, Braxton came over and brought us water as we waited for our food. This absolutely charming and intelligent young woman was extraordinarily charismatic. We told her we were from Bloomington, Indiana. It turns out she's an Indiana University grad, and a middle school English teacher...which my wife was! The food was superb! The lamb chops were served on a large bed of basmati rice, and were delicious. The salad with tahini dressing was large and fresh and the ingredients were balanced. The pita was homemade and amazing. I checked out the market and they had a wide variety of middle eastern foods and baked items. I noticed that they had THE LARGEST selection of Jeni's ice cream I've ever seen. There were well over a dozen different flavors. Had I not been so full from dinner, I'd have tried the "Lemon Bar" flavor. We may go back tomorrow. They had a wine bar and were conducting a tasting while we were there. We wisely skipped it as we had to walk back to our hotel.

I was a little surprised to see some lower ratings for the food, but my experience was completely…read moredifferent. The food was outstanding and exceeded my expectations. We started with the Chicken 65 appetizer (dry version) and the fish appetizer, both of which were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The chicken biryani was another highlight--aromatic, well-seasoned, and very satisfying. To finish the meal, I enjoyed a cup of their house chai tea, which was the perfect ending. Service was fast and attentive. Our server greeted us immediately, and both our drinks and food arrived quickly. The restaurant isn't very large, but when we visited on a weekday, it wasn't crowded, making for a comfortable dining experience. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the menu offers a wide variety of dishes, so there's something for everyone. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a flavorful Indian meal.

This is a decent Indian restaurant located in Polaris area of Columbus, Ohio. They do dining and…read morecarryout. They are located along with the Indian store right next door to them. They have parking right in front of the building. Fruit tastes good. They have many vegetarian and some vegan options as well. They are good for family friendly and business casual.

Excellent!!!! Just came in for a specific Persian snack (saffron ice cream) and had an absolutely…read morelovely experience! The location is take out only but the owner came out and was incredibly hospitable and kind. The actual ice cream was DELICIOUS you guys, like next level delicious. It somehow manages to be presented beautifully as well, even in takeout containers. Perfect little rose petal bits, lovely chopped pistachio. But the flavor! I felt transported on an international vacation. I literally closed my eyes. She said she does a lot of catering, and I can see why. Just lovely. The owner even gave us a delicious sample of the rice pudding- I'd get that again as well! She was very kind. Now I've got to try more of the menu. Persian food is so worth doing well- and this place is doing just that! Highly recommend.

Seriously, the test was awesome and the quality was great. They were super kind and hospitable…read more I totally recommend this restaurant.

We loved this store and the large variety of items that we haven't found anywhere else. Sad that…read morewe live 2 hours away. We will be back.

This is the spot for anything Turkish!! Bakery, seafood &…read moremeat counter, halal options galore. Turkish staples like Ayran & Salgam are easily found here. This place is so clean & nice inside. Seems like they get fresh seafood on Fridays. Follow their FB for updates.

Cafe Istanbul is our go to place for Turkish food. Excellent kebabs, delicious bread to start, and…read morelots of great options. Their baba ghanoush is terrific. We recently had dinner for 110 people and they provided an excellent buffet with lots of vegetarian options for some of our guests. Their outdoor patio is lovely (sometimes the music gets a bit loud), and the service is generally good.

Sometimes it's easy to overlook Cafe Istanbul since it's not the walking distance of Bridge Park or…read moreHistoric Dublin, but don't let that deter you! It's a short drive and well worth it! It's a beautiful restaurant that sits along the river and has some beautiful views - especially on a gorgeous spring/summer evening! Their food is top notch as well! I've dined in several times in the past, but decided to get takeaway and take it to the pavilion by the pedestrian bridge to people watch and have a nice after dinner walk. Food to go was just as good as dining in - at least for the Chicken Kebab. Made with white meat chicken, you get 5-6 large pieces with rice and veggies. I was excited to learn they had rice pudding to go as well because theirs is quite good! I ordered over the phone, had about a 25 min wait on a busy evening. All were friendly and ensuring I was being helped.

This may have been the worst food we've had in Columbus…read more Chicken was definitely frozen while cooked, burger patty and sausage were rough, and the tres leches cake was definitely bought from the store and re-sold. At least the naan that was sold to us was from Trader Joe's

Amazing food and portion at a great price! I always get the Chicken Platter and it hits the spot.read more