So sad I'm just now discovering this place! This is family owned business and the longest running…read morerestaurant in 9th street. The food is made to order and you can tell the staff all truly love what they do. I had the beef and lamb gyro platter with a salad and fries. Everything from the meat to pita bread to salad all so so fresh. I am also impressed by their selection of in house made desserts, some of the best I've had in a while: biscoff tiramisu and baklava cheesecake. They also serve rice bowls, cheesesteaks, and gyros. They're also located in a good part of downtown Durham. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner. They're also available on DoorDash too. Parking available on the street or across the street in the lot.

Somewhat of a Duke/Ninth Street Institution..just had a Door Dash Delivery from here and it was…read moredelicious..Always great sandwiches and the Salad is always on point...Definitely recommend..when you go in person staff is wonderful also.

Mediterranean Deli, conveniently located on Williamson Avenue just off-campus from Elon University,…read morefeatures tasty, freshly-made, and very generous portions of Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine in a very casual ambiance. I recently stopped in for lunch while visiting my niece at Elon and really enjoyed the experience! The atmosphere is very casual.. you place your order at the front counter and then grab a soda or iced tea from the self-serve soda fountain and a table while they prepare your plate. Our meals were freshly made and incredibly tasty. I ordered the hummus and falafel sandwich ($10), a generous portion of freshly-made falafel and regular hummus topped off with lettuce and tomato served in a pita, which was delicious and very filling. Just a heads up -- it's a little messy to eat since the hummus broke out of the bottom of the pita. Portions are reasonable for the price and the freshness of the ingredients was obvious. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the staff could be a little friendlier, but the food quality definitely makes it worth a visit while you're near campus. PRO TIP #1: Bonus points for the small sauce and pickled vegetables bar available to patrons no matter whether they grab one of the handful of small tables to enjoy their meal in-house or take their orders to enjoy elsewhere. PRO TIP #2: Mediterranean Deli doesn't have a private parking lot, but there's plenty of free on-street parking on Williamson Avenue and Lebanon Avenue.

Update: I usually give an establishment at least one more chance before writing a bad review. This…read morepast Friday was the second time that Med Deli has missed the mark with both customer service and food quality. First, customer service has been declining. Workers constantly watching tv, talking, or just like this last Friday, on their phones. We walked in and the man at the counter & young lady with purple hair did not look up from their phones-NOT ONE TIME. They did not greet us nor ask did we need any help. And it wasn't just us. Another customer came in and they proceeded to ignore them. This set the tone and went downhill from there. The food selection was scarce but we made do. However, the food, especially the sun dried tomato penne pasta was just bland and not good. The pasta was gummy and there was absolutely no flavor at all. We wound up tossing the food. We used to wonder why this place was never busy like the one on Chapel Hill. Now we know why-it's just not as good. Won't be returning.

A cute little family-run middle eastern grocery store with a shawarma counter/restaurant tucked…read moreinside. I found them via TooGoodToGo and enjoyed browsing the aisles while waiting on my food. Their chicken schwarma bowl makes for the perfect, well-balanced lunch. Fluffy seasoned rice, flavorful chicken, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, and soft pickles for acidity. My only wish would be for even more garlic sauce (you can buy extra). I felt happily satisfied with my meal. I also could not resist buying the chocolate baklava at the counter, and oh man, it is good! Sweet, flaky, sticky, and chocolatey. They sell it by weight, and my 4 pieces came out to just over $7. The service here was great - eager to help without being obsequious. When I asked the lady running the register how much the pistachio cream cost ($10 a jar), she also showed me their assortment of Dubai chocolate for sale. Definitely worth a stop for an affordable lunch or your middle eastern grocery needs.

Having been previously deployed to the Middle East, I have since saught out a place with decent…read moreshawarma. So far, nothing had met up to the standard...that is until I found Global Suq! On the outside the area is just a humble convenience store, with some outdoor seating, but the selection of middle eastern food meets the mark! I had the pleasure of watching them slice my shawarma right off the rotisserie. They also have great Knafeh and baklava. I've been back already and will be a regular!!

A great lunch spot with plenty of healthy options. My wife and I both enjoyed a "build a bowl"…read morewith the chicken shawarma and lamb/beef shawarma. Both entrees were fresh and tasty. I highly recommend the Toum, which was extra garlicky. The Baba Ghanouj and Tabouli also hit the spot. We also shared the spinach feta Man'ousheh, which would be a suitable entree, itself. Straight out of the over, it was so hot and fresh! As a bonus, a server was walking around an gave each customer a free sample of the baklava. Oh yeah!!!

This was my first time visiting Neomonde, and it definitely won't be my last. The food was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything tasted incredible. What truly made the experience stand out was Eugene, the general manager. He was outstanding. So welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. You can tell he truly cares about the restaurant, the food, and the people walking through the door. An amazing first experience all around. Neomonde set the bar high.

I have returned. For a fast casual lunch buffet, Falafel 54 is still solid. Most notably because…read moreit's one of the select few in the central NC region that offer a Mediterranean buffet. The buffet is vegetarian heavy, offering an impressive spread of fresh salads. From their perfectly cut tabouli, to their fattoush and cilantro salads, it's all tasty. Their crispy falafels are wonderful. The hummus options are crushing it too, like the jalapeño hummus. The true star of the show, however, might be their tzatziki sauce. It is exceptionally creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh ingredients. The dill and tangy flavor was quick to hit the tongue. It almost felt like a zap, and I loved it! The gyro meat, curry chicken and chicken kabobs were excellent. I kept loading up on the tzatziki sauce because it was too good! That sauce was amazing with the kabobs, the lentils, rice and salads! Great ambience and service.

Interesting place - almost a hole in the wall kinda buffet with Mediterranean food. Came in with my…read more25 y/o son. You pay then go to a very limited buffet. But, the food is tasty and we enjoyed all the selections. I recommend for a quick lunch - remember the hole in the wall comment ..... Don't recommend for small children and definitely not a date environment.

Absolutely incredible flavors from the heart of Turkey. We walked in at 3:15 pm on a Thursday…read moreafternoon for an early dinner before we went to the Chinese Lantern event, We were greeted warmly by the host and seated at a comfortable table. Our server was so gracious and brought us delicious warm bread and a dipping sauce that exceeded all others. Our order was placed and we loved the shrimp appetizer and lamb grilled entree. The flavors out of this kitchen are authentic and flavorful. We will return many times for the great service and fabulous flavors!

We have been to Bosphorus a few times and love it!…read more If you're looking for somewhere fancy and upscale, this isn't that. If you want something that feels authentic and are willing to overlook some small cosmetic/ambience nuances for great food, this is your spot. The food is delicious and consistent every time! We usually get the grilled chicken kabobs which are always so juicy! I also love the cheese cigarras (can't remember how to spell). They give you complementary bread which is also delicious. Really wonderful, authentic place with great staff!

Amazing food and amazing, friendly service! The smoked eggplant appetizer, the lamb shank entree,…read moreand the desserts were all to die for!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

The food was delicious and freshly prepared, and the service was great. The ambience was very…read moreauthentic. It felt like I was in Turkey and the music was wonderful.!

I absolutely love eating the fresh salads and sides at Sassool! It can get pretty busy during…read morelunchtime, so plan ahead if you're in a rush--but that just shows how good the food is. I usually order the two chicken skewer kabobs with rice, a super salad, and the jalapeño cilantro hummus. The hummus is *so* good that I often grab a small container to take with me when I travel. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients, especially with olive oil as a base. They offer both fresh pita and gluten-free pita, which is great for anyone with dietary restrictions. Honestly, I could make a meal just out of all the sides--they're that good. The menu is consistently solid, and I feel like you really can't go wrong with anything you order. It's a perfect spot for a low-key lunch or dinner. Also worth noting: on Tuesdays, kids eat free with a paying adult, which is a great bonus for families. Highly recommend!

The ambiance is nice and welcoming. This is an order and pay restaurant where you place your order…read moreat the counter, receive your food, and can sit anywhere you'd like. The portions are very generous, so if you can't finish your meal, it's easy to take the leftovers home. They conveniently provide to-go containers and bags for customers. One thing I found a bit challenging was the ordering process. There is a huge selection of food, which can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. I would have appreciated a little more guidance from the staff when making my choices, as I think it would have helped me order more confidently. Overall, it's a good place with plenty of options and great portion sizes.