I love Beirut. It has quickly became one of my favorite local spots…read more It's great for both sit-down and takeout. Their online ordering system is super easy to use, and ordering in person is just as smooth. The menu has such a good variety, everything from fresh salads to wraps and kebab plates. Honestly, everything I've tried has been so good. The garlic sauce is a must, it's incredible. My go-to is the shawarma unwrapped because you get a huge portion and can build it exactly how you want. The food is fantastic and the portions are very generous. The space is clean with plenty of seating, and the staff is amazing. They're so friendly and always make sure you have everything you need.

The restaurant was smaller than it looked from the outside - a handful of tables are a available,…read morebut I think during peak hours you might need to take your food to-go. Ambiance was ok - more of a diner style. Very casual. High chairs available, which was a plus for us. I got the gyro wrap and my husband got the Lebanese wrap ( not pictured). The gyro wrap was pretty good, and I loved the garlic sauce that it came with. However, the fries they came with were a bit on the soggier side - not crispy and not too much flavor. The Lebanese wrap had good flavor but it was smaller than my husband and I were expecting. It was probably half the size of my gyro wrap since it was thinner. My kids liked the grilled chicken place and rice that they had. The chicken had great flavor. The portions overall though are on the smaller side, especially when compared to restaurants in Minneapolis or St. Paul. Food was pretty good, but nothing out of the ordinary. I liked it overall though and thought it was a fun and different option to try in the south suburbs.

First time here with fellow yelper Rhonda. I've had Ethiopian food at my clients' homes and it is…read moreso yummy. I ordered the vegetarian sampler that included lentils, beets, collard greens, cabbage with carrot and 2 other vegetarian items with injera bread. Also a vegetarian sambusa, as they were out of beef. What gives this a 4 star review is the service. The owner's wife I presume was also the cook and server. Warm water was served, so we asked for ice. I can't scoop the food into the injera properly, so I needed a fork. We needed more napkins. I needed a refill of water and she was sitting by kitchen. Also no asking how the food is. We needed to ask for checks and boxes. I also needed a knife to trim injera bread. As we were leaving, I assume the other owner, her husband asked how things were and was friendly. The sambusa needed a dipping sauce of some kind, but I just put beets on top. I like Ethiopian food and my clients that are Ethiopian are super friendly, but I have no desire to return.

I met Yelper pal Michelle A. and we tend to try things in Eagan Burnsville and AV. They don't have…read morezil zil tibs but I got tibs. They were super tender with a crunch on the outside. Loaded with onions which I love. But since there were no rosemary sprigs there was a lack of flavor. I got a side salad, dressing could have used more flavor. They serve tepid water so it will need ice. It's a place where you will be aware of being in a strip mall. Service was seriously lacking. The owner came in when we were finishing up and he was really friendly. My curiosity has been satisfied.

Think this second review afterbmyvfirst visit. Fisrst of all im Mexican, my grandmama yus tu call…read moreme Cairo, nonisea why, ibgrew uo a foodie, im LA based, had a Truxk load of grub. Was viting here, i hit uo all kinds of spots yall on tik tok and ig fb, yu name it, i tried it. Sisnt finiahnit but juat TRY. Brings me to this best spot in MINNeopolis, this place bro, omg, thisnplave this chef somewhere back there what are ypu doing dude? This food is amazing?! Like idgaf about cleanluness or warever but what you gibe me to raste is the beat food i ever had ...eber..yeah its the spices n shi..bitnyall just do it different..goat is great friwd chix is tender flavorfull...like i said im mexican the tortillas which i forgot wat yall call em is amazingg..i appreciate the golden chef behind these scenes, taste exactly samw every time. You shuld be world noticed. And yall gontry irbalrwady geeezzz

These guys have the best sambusa in the cities. It's a little spicy but just pleasantly so. They…read morealso have a sticky donut type of thing called a macamacgaan that's delicious. The only downside is that they were really really busy.

I was craving Ethiopian food and knew that while I was in Minneapolis I had to have it (since…read morethere's a decent Ethiopian presence here). Honestly with so many good options it was difficult to pick a place, but we ended up picking based on what was conveniently on the way from the markets to our hotel, and Agelgil had awesome reviews. We stepped into a very authentic-seeming restaurant space. There was a lot of seating, some cool, colorful lighting, and a warm fireplace. There were several locals dining in (we looked like the only tourists). The menu was pretty extensive. I knew I wanted variety so I debated between the Veggie & Meat Combo vs. Agelgil (pretty much meat only combo). We asked our server for her recommendation. She mentioned that the latter had way more meat and food in general (for only $10 more). Since we were super hungry, we went with that one (the Agelgil; serving 3-4). The portions were indeed very generous. The food came out so quickly and tasted delicious. There was so much flavor in the meat. Everything was amazing, including the Injera. We had enough leftovers for another full meal the next day. That said, the Agelgil only had one veggie and one lentil option on the platter. I wished there was more to balance out the heaviness of so much meat. Next time I'm in Minneapolis, I would definitely order the Veggie & Meat Combo (which I hear many other reviewers mentioning). The service was friendly and helpful. The ambiance is pretty casual. I definitely recommend trying Agelgil and I'm looking forward to being back!

Wow! This is food is tremendously flavorful and fresh!!! I got a take order of the Doro Wot and…read moreDoro Firfir I sampled a little of both of them and I really couldn't stop eating! The spices in both dishes are phenomenal. I ordered too heavy on the Enjera bread, I ordered extra for each entree wayyyy too much lol but I'll definitely eat it for sure! Most definitely a place worth trying. Happy Yelping

Outstanding! Came from some distance away and just happened on this place as it was opening. Had…read moregood coffee and tea, and ordered the ugali. So much food! And so tasty! The owner was most gracious and very informative about Somali food. If you haven't tried it, this is a great place to get your first experience. A very homey place.

Food good. Good service I'll be back for sure for the next party and Sambusas. Service was friendly.read more

We've enjoyed this restaurant in the past, which is why this most recent experience was so…read moredisappointing. It feels like the focus has shifted much more toward the buffet, and the takeout experience has suffered as a result. The online ordering process was confusing because the only pickup times available were 4 PM or 6 PM. We would've loved to eat at 5 PM, as that's usually when we get takeout orders when we eat out. We chose the 4 PM slot, but when I arrived 5 minutes early...the order was already sitting out waiting. That immediately raised concerns about how long it had been sitting there. When I got home, some of the food was much cooler than expected for freshly prepared takeout, which only added to those concerns. I ended up needing to reheat several items as I was afraid from a food safety perspective. The pickup experience itself was also awkward. I stood waiting at the front for about 30 seconds while employees were nearby, but nobody acknowledged me. Eventually someone yelled "hello" from literally across the restaurant. After I responded and said I was there for a pickup order, there was very little communication. They looked at me confused. The employee then walked away and eventually returned with my order. The interaction felt confusing and unwelcoming. I was also disappointed by the portion sizes, especially considering current menu prices. On top of that, there is an additional service fee for online orders, which makes the value feel even worse. Overall, this visit left us feeling like the restaurant isn't prioritizing its takeout customers the way it used to. Between the confusing pickup process, concerns about how long the food sat before pickup, smaller portions, and added fees, were hesitant to order takeout here again. It's sad, because if you look at my previous reviews of this place, I use to enjoy it.

You can wait quite a while to be greeted or once seated, it can take some time before anyone…read morearrives to greet you and take your order, small staff so you have to be patient but it's worth it. They do a high volume of take out so those can take precedence over your order at times depending on time of day but the food generally overall is good. Overall, the menu options are good and savory however, the buffet which is a big push here does not offer a lot of variety at times and depending on the time of day, some of the dishes are missing or empty. Also, depending on the dish it can be really salty so be sure to ask for no additional salt to be added if ordering off menu. The Naan is very good as is the Dosa which are HUGE and delish!

If you're craving to transport yourself to Central Asia, to imagine the ancient world of the Great…read moreSilk Road, and to taste what kind of food Aladdin would eat, then "Samarkand" restaurant is your must go destination. The traditional Uzbek plov is highly praised throughout Central Asia. You will not be disappointed here. I also highly recommend their tamdori samsa. The owners are ethic Uzbek family from the ancient city of Samarkand. Hence the restaurant name. The restaurant is cozy and yet spacious enough to host special events. This restaurant is a genuine representation of the Uzbek culture Central Asian hospitality. Everyone is welcome!

I was excited to try this place as it is one of the only known Uzbek food in MN and I wish I could…read moregive this a higher rating. There was a problem with one of the dishes, so that's why it's only at a 3. My friend and I got the lagman, tandoori bread, assorted shish kebabs , and small plov to share. Overall, the food was flavorful and portions were generous. We really enjoyed the lagman's deep flavor. The bread was just okay, as well as the plov. We got a small size, but it was still pretty big. The assorted shish kebabs came with lula, lamb, and chicken. The lula and lamb were great! However, I took a bite of the chicken skewer and it was cold and ended up being raw. We checked the rest of the chicken kebab and found that while the middle pieces were cooked, then ends weren't. We brought this to the server's attention and he was very apologetic and immediately took it away for us. It was not the server's fault for sure. He informed us that he would let the cooks know and offered some alternatives (1. they remake the chicken skewers, 2. remake the whole dish (and I guess we would still be charged?), or 3. just remove it from our check). We chose the third option. Overall, service was friendly and nice. They were just swamped because there was also a banquet that was going on. I wonder if that also contributed to what happened with our food. While I was disappointed, I am willing to give this another try some time later. I would just be hyperaware of how meats are cooked.

I can't believe I've lived in this area for so long and just discovered this absolute gem!! The…read morefood and hospitality were spectacular. They call it a bar and grill but they serve wine and beer only so don't expect a full bar. The Malbec that is served by the glass pairs perfectly with the food. Samosas to start were perfection. Tandoori chicken breast was so juicy and delicious. Garlic naan bread was very obviously made to order and the coconut rice is an absolute must have! Do not hesitate if you're thinking about a nice Indian meal.

The Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Box was delicious! Great service, very clean, and very reasonably…read morepriced! Can't wait to come back!