We visited Memis on a beautiful night when the walls are open to the beauty of the Fan. It sets the stage for a cool, unfussy, yet interesting meal. Cocktails were great and served in a proper glass. Draft beer was cold and crisp. Hummus was unique, although the pita was not so great. The grilled items were delicious and the whole stuffed tilapia was spiced perfectly. Don't miss the donuts for dessert! Oh and Courtney is amazing and the pace of the meal was epic! read more

Girls night! My lady pals and I went for dinner a few weeks back. What a great experience! The service was top notch - food was fast, hot and well seasoned - and vibe was relaxed. Try to catch them for HH deals. Can't beat it! read more

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First time was great! I would definitely recommend it for something out of the ordinary ! Service was really good can't wait to go back again read more

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I loved coming to Memi's with my mom. We are Libyan, so it's nice finding more North African places in Richmond. Memi's is a beautiful shoutout to Egyptian dishes. I loved seeing some classic staples here too. The owner is beyond kind and sweet. She is so passionate about what she does here, we loved meeting her. Here is what we tried: Mulukhiyah with Chicken: What an iconic Egyptian soup! How cool to find it in Richmond too. It was really good. The chicken wasn't for us, but the soup was just right. Lamb shank: While the spices and flavors were all right, I think the lamb itself was a bit off for us. This could've just been the night we went. Koshari: My mom's favorite dish of the evening. Something you can't find easily in Richmond either, this was really nice. Kunefa: We finished our evening with dessert, and it was a little overcooked for us. I adored the heart shape. They have a lot of yummy things on their menu. The service was great here too. I am excited to return to try more. read more

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Visited on a Friday night dinner with a friend. No wait, and it was not busy or loud. They have a good happy hour deal! So i got an old fashioned and Hummus Dip. For dinner, i got Combination platter (Lamb, Chicken Shish Tawook, and Kofta) with rice - great portions! And MAN was it delicious! I was glad to have leftovers for lunch. Our server was very attentive. Memi herself also stopped by our table to check on our meal. She is nice & genuinely wanted to know how we were enjoying our visit! read more

Memi’s - Hummus Dip - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The space is super cute, warm, and inviting and I love what they've done with the decor and ambience since the last spot moved out. I'm interested to see what they're going to do with that small lounge area in the rear! What does it say about your calcium I really love Egyptian food so I was excited to see that Richmond finally has something. The service is great. The stuffed grape leaves are absolutely the best I've ever had in the US - spiced to perfection - not pretty, but phenomenal. The food was light and full of authentic flavor, which I really appreciated. I also tried the lamb--while the seasoning and flavor were spot on, the meat was slightly overcooked. I'd recommend slicing the lamb more uniformly to ensure a more even cook throughout. Still, a solid dish overall with great potential and the portion size is out of this world! We also got the koshari and absolutely loved how light yet filling the dish is! The fried onions on top are nice, but we would have loved if they were caramelized like noted on the menu. The chef came over and talked to us a bit. Whatax sweetheart! She loved that I could identify the spices, flavors, and regions the dishes boast, and I was recommended the cabbage, and I'll be back for the stuffed eggplant too! Also. If you haven't heard, Egyptian falafel is hands down the best, so I'll be back for that, the dolmas, & zalabia! read more

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Delicious food and the atmosphere was cozy with modern styling. Our server was attentive to an unnerving degree as she was in the background, popping in to fill our waters or provide additional napkins. The five stars were well-deserved. A suggestion to the management, though. Keep a dessert menu on the table so patrons can partake if they choose to On my way home, I donated my leftover meal to a less fortunate soul. I can guarantee they are in for a delicious surprise read more

4.8 stars. Because I am an old picky man. Memi's is a great find. As Egyptian food, it bears a lot of similarities to other Mediterranean cuisine. So the thing that sets this apart is that they simply do it better. We went in just after they opened at noon to get a non-trad brunchy meal. Environment: the temperature was downright chilly. I usually like to be cool, this was cold, like maybe 65? When Wife said something to the server, her response was "we have hot tea." I would have preferred "I'll talk to the manager about adjusting the heat." There were only 4 other customers, I think that is not beyond reason. We started with the Memi's sampler, which is listed as "Hummus, baba ganoush, feta cheese, and falafel. Served with pita." Without a word, they subbed in gebna ("Feta blended with garlic, sour cream, and mayo") for the feta, and that was serendipity for us because it was amazing. Should have told us about the sub, but no biggie. All three dips/spreads were absolutely delicious. There was a little heat in each of them, just under the level that would make my wife back away. The pita was perfectly heated to the point of mild scorches but still hearty enough to scoop the dips. Our mains. Wife had the Hawawshi ("Crispy pita stuffed with spiced ground meat, onions, and herbs") with fries. The meat was well seasoned, the fries, though seasoned were not your usual seasoned fries. I *think* the seasoning was zatar, wife was not sure. My lentil soup was creamy with bits of onion and also durkee-type onion straws on top. Very good but I would have preferred a less fine puree to allow for a little of the lentil texture. Rest assured, though, I licked the crock. It was delish. The place is not cheap (menu pix with pricing attached.) But it is good. Good enough for every week Sunday brunch? Not at this price point. But definitely good enough to keep top of mind. So the only minor old man complaint? If you are open at noon, and your restaurant is colder than a Canadian summer, you need to have real coffee available. Not cold brewed, just make a pot of coffee. Forcing me to hot tea was just a little annoying. We will be back. In summer. read more

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This is a hard review to write. I must preface the review with three of us, lived in the Middle East and have eaten extensively all over the Middle East, including Egypt if I don't think of it as a Middle Eastern food, I thought the food was very tasty. It's just not what we're used to from how the preparation was to the taste to when they say it's a tomato and cucumber salad. We expect mostly tomatoes and cucumbers. What we truly did love where the creative drinks with Middle East influence from old-fashioned with dates to a pomegranate drink that I had we decided if you don't think about it or don't know about Middle Eastern food you'd probably enjoy the place. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was lovely, but don't go there expecting traditional Middle Eastern food And it's not like they're just twisting it. It's just I don't know. read more

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Looking for something different? Memi's offers Egyptian dinners that are spiced well and delicious. You may have a hard time deciding on what to order, but I can say the Kofta (got mine off the grill menu but does come as a sandwich too) and the falafel sandwich were wonderful. Unique indoor atmosphere due to the Airstream trailer that houses the kitchen! read more

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Memo's was a great experience. Neither my partner nor I had tried Egyptian food before but gave it a try because we both enjoy other Mediterranean cuisines. The food was superb and the service impeccable. Our server was personable and efficient. She offered recommendations that were spot on! The brick interior painted added a brightness to the candlelit interior on a grey winter day. I'm looking forward to returning in warmer weather when the "garage" door is raised. We ordered Gebna as our appetizer: feta blended with garlic, sour cream, and mayo. Served with pita. I had the Tagine Beef with Potato which while delicious did not compare to my partner's Chicken Shawarma. For dessert we shared the Zalabia because one can never go wrong with fried dough, powdered sugar and syrup Memi's also boasts a nice selection of craft cocktails and wines. The Rhino Cabernet Sauvignon, (California '22) was full bodied and paired well with the Tagine. read more

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Exciting new restaurant I would love to visit again! Food and drinks were fantastic. We loved our cocktails and wine. We decided to share the Dolmas & Gebna for appetizers, which were delicious. For our main we shared the combo platter. So glad we did this because the beef, lamb, and chicken were all delicious. Nothing but good things to say about all of this food! The only thing that didn't quite hit was the seating. Most of the restaurant is small tables and those awful metal seats that are horribly uncomfortable if you are anything more than skinny. If you are at a place like this, you want to share plates of food! But the tables are quite tiny. I wish they would expand the booths they already have for more comfortable seating! Very happy to see the space put to good use though. Excited to come back! read more

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Memi's is a vibe! It's really nice and chic. The menu is stacked with delicious options and it makes it hard for an indecisive lady like me to decide lol. The bartender was really nice and helpful. They have a really good happy hour as well. The dolmas were super flavorful and my friend said the lamb shank was bomb too! He cleaned that bone haha. Memi's will definitely see me again soon. read more

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I am so happy to have finally tried Memi's! My friend and I went for happy hour drinks and dinner, and had a great time. We loved the vibes and the bar stools were very comfy. I was a fan of the Arabic music playing in the background too! The employees were all so kind and helpful in explaining any dishes we had questions on. The food and drinks were delicious as well. My only "complaint" is a result of my own expectations for the dessert we got, kanafa, as I'm used to the super cheesy Palestinian knafeh, but this wouldn't have been a problem if I read the menu description properly. Can't wait to come back and try more drinks and dishes! read more

Memi’s - Mulukhiya with chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Reminds me of home. As a Syrian I am always checking out Arabic food places and seeing how close it hits to home. I will say this place does it for me. I have tried the kosheri, the mlugheyeh with chicken, the rice wrapped in cabbage, the sampler dips, the pasta with bashamel! All were AMAZING. definitely recommend. Who I believe the owner came over to check in with my table as well at to her surprise I spoke Arabic. My mother will be coming to visit me soon and I will be taking her as well. The ambiance is real cute as well. Make sure to check up the upstairs bar as well!! The drinks are delicious. read more

Memi’s - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Had a great dinner here. Great happy hour 3-7 mon-Friday. Food was fresh and delicious. Staff attentive and made great recommendations. Looking forward to coming back to try other things. read more

We just ate at Memi's and had a great experience - they had both sides of the building open so air was flowing through and the booth we sat at was comfortable. We are all vegan, so we ordered the baba ganoush and kashari (sorry if misspelling), which was all great! Our server was very nice too and explained that all the VG items on the menu are vegan, which was very helpful too. The owner even came out and spoke with us and she's just a lovely person! Overall great experience :) read more

Memi’s - Kashari - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I cannot say enough, glowing things about Memi's from the amazing food to the service to the quaint atmosphere. Each dish is lovingly prepared with unique spices and cooking methods. Their portions are generous and reasonably priced. They were gracious enough to host our dinner group of 18 and did so flawlessly. This is a must stop for a fabulous experience. read more

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We stopped in not knowing what to expect and it completely blew us away! Everything was so fresh and delicious! We enjoyed the Memi's Sampler for an appetizer and then the Shawarma Wrap, Chicken Shish Tawook and Chicken Shawarma. We would highly recommend either of them! Service was great and we loved the open air atmosphere. Will definitely be back! read more

Memi’s - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My son and daughter in law had their small dinner reception here after getting married. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful. They couldn't have been more accommodating. Whatever we needed they were right there. If I could give them more stars I would. And the food was amazing!!! You can tell Memi cooks from her heart. We live in Virginia Beach so I'm sad we can't frequent this place more but we will definitely visit whenever we're in Richmond. read more

Service was attentive without being overwhelming. Always with a smile. Food was yummy. Shawarma was a little day but Rice bowl was amazing. Egyptian music and Silverstream kitchen made for perfect ambiance Recommend read more

We recently returned to Memi's for a second time. Our first visit was for our 12th night tradition (we go out for dinner on the twelfth night after Chirstmas). We loved the restaurant on that visit for both its outstanding service, funky Egyptian décor, and delicious dishes. Sadly, our recent visit was not as good. My partner again had the Gebna appetizer and it was the standout of the evening. Our entrees were just okay. I had the Kofta sandwich but the grilled and spiced ground beef failed to deliver the spice. It was a rather bland and dry grilled hamburger. On our previous visit I had the Chicken Shawarma sandwich and really enjoyed it. My partner ordered the Chicken Shawarma from the grill section of the menu. It was just okay. We were not sure if it was an off night, a change in kitchen staff, or a result of the sky-rocketing food cost. Sadly, the service was not as good as our first time either and we probably will not be going back. read more

Memi’s - Kofta sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We absolutely love this place! Great food, drinks, and vibes! Highly recommend it to all

I ordered from here on Uber Eats because it got good reviews and I heard they have really good pita bread. Unfortunately I have no clue if the pita bread is good because they forgot to send it and the hummus it was supposed to accompany. The heart shaped falafel were adorable and the hummus that came in the bowl was good but the salad lettuce and veggies didn't taste particularly fresh. Overall I would say overpriced for the quality however I would need to try it in person to see if things would be better! read more

Lovely ambience great food great service. The staff is very invested in the type of food they make and care about your input highly recommended. read more

Prompt and friendly service, interesting options for entrées, and the food is healthy and delicious.

An "A" for effort in this cozy nicely appointed place but although comfortable with delightful service the food lacked freshness and taste. We started with the classic Middle Eastern appetizers - the baba ganoush had none of that delicious smoky eggplant flavor. The hummus was lackluster. Moved from there to the lamb which as noted in other reviews was dry.... and the dessert Kanafe - we sent it back. It was served cold with no sweetness. Maybe an off night but I would suggest that the owners get the kitchen right....quite unfortunate as we were so excited once that we saw the menu. read more

10/10 best restaurant that's been at this location in years!!! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was so refreshing, warm and welcoming. Can't wait to go back! read more

Since I posted my review, we have returned several times. Happy to say that every meal has been consistently great. Happy hour drinks are excellent and I say this as someone who hates watered down drinks. Good wine selection also. Appetizers are splendid for sharing and baba ghanouj has a nice little bite. The whole fish has too many bones for our taste but everything else has been stellar. And Memi is adorable! read more

We were there Saturday night with a big group and I really wanted to like this place but it fell a bit short. We were in the back where it was a little bit cold and took awhile to heat up and feel comfortable. We were with kids and the restaurant was very accommodating with their sometimes loud behavior. The service on the whole was lacking. Our waitress (might have been new?) didn't follow through on service, being slow to take and bring orders, sometimes after a few reminders. A few times I had to ask the owner about our orders. The owner BTW, was very friendly and accommodating and filled in the gaps with the service. The food had ups and downs. The appetizers were a bit skimpy but tasty. The eggplant salad was just some house salad with (undercooked!) pieces of eggplant scattered on top, not something like baba ganoush we thought we would get. Undercooked eggplant is inedible. The falafel sandwiches were good. The chicken kabob was good.The owner brought us some fried dough dessert (like Zeppole) as a way of smoothing over some of the rough spots. I would go back for lunch (Falafel sandwich!) but not for a destination dinner. I wish the owner the best of luck as he is truly a good guy doing a very difficult job. read more

So glad to have this restaurant in the neighborhood! Ambiance is warm and welcoming. Service attentive. Food absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed both the Lebanese wines on the list and look forward to going back to try the signature cocktails. read more

We had the most incredible experience for dinner - AUTHENTIC Egyptian food served here!! The food is FANTASTIC, the hospitality is unmatched and the ambiance is cozy, warm and inviting. They also did a wonderful job accommodating a big group. Do yourself a favor and do not miss Memi's!!!!! read more

We got the combination platter last night at it was absolutely delicious. The meat was seasoned perfectly and the rice was the best I have ever had! read more

What can I say about Memi's in a few words? Delicious food, lovely ambiance and perfect for family and friends or even a date night, great happy hour, and all around an amazing time at a family owned local restaurant. From beginning to end of my friend and I's visit, we were greeted with smiles, wonderful hospitality, warmth, and could feel the love put into this place. The happy hour is from 3-7 with $7 classic cocktails, $6 wine by the glass, and $5 domestic beers including High Noon. My friend and I both started with a cosmopolitan and the Memi's Sampler which had hummus, Baba Ganoush, feta cheese served with falafel and pita bread. It was $19, but I thought it was definitely worth it for what we received and how delicious the dips were. The falafel itself was delicious on its own, and I've got to say I think it's def the best falafel in Richmond if not Virginia. I also ordered a mojito later on, both the cosmopolitan and mojito were delicious. I got the Kofta sandwich which was served on pita with a side of fries, and I also ordered a side salad. I HAVE BEEN CRAVING THE KOFTA SINCE I LEFT. I really want it again today so badly, beyond tasty. The spices and meat and ingredients put me on a train to tasty town. The side salad had a light dressing that reminded me of a vinaigrette, simple salad but again very tasty. My friend really enjoyed her Fiteer, she ended up taking half home since it was a good sized portion! Memi herself, which is the very lovely lady that the restaurant is named after, came out to greet everyone and even spoke with us for about 5 minutes or so. She was so sweet and we both just raved about the food and how this was my first time having Egyptian style food. She was a delight to talk to, and it was an honor to meet her. My friend and I both highly recommend this place! I definitely want to try the other items, but man that Kofta was beyond delicious. read more

absolutely amazing food! and the kindest service. the atmosphere and environment is beautiful. and the owners are generous and lovely ! 10/10 recommended read more

best food i've had in richmond the desserts are life changing please please just give this place a shot absolutely delicious and best staff