We had a great experience at Al Sham Palace! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked…read moreperfectly. The ground beef skewers were juicy and well-seasoned, the lamb chops were tender and delicious, and the chicken skewers were also full of flavor and grilled just right. You can tell they put care into the food. We really enjoyed the meal and will definitely be coming back!

We visited on a Saturday around 5:30 PM. At first, I was a little nervous since the place was…read morecompletely empty--but I quickly noticed a steady stream of pickup orders, which reassured me that this spot is loved by locals. The décor is small and notably simple, but the food is what truly stands out. Everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. We ordered a mixed platter and the hummus with shawarma--both were fantastic. The meat was flavorful, and the hummus was smooth and rich. Definitely a place we'd return to for a casual, satisfying meal.

We drive all the way to the restaurant to find it's already closed at 6:25…read more They need to update the hours because this is not convenient

Rare Ethnic Food #46 Syrian Cuisine…read more I am going with the bad first. The the consistency of great food at everyday need to bring it to customer. With that said. Our experience with the restaurants for one day is fantastic. We were there Friday buffet. That is the only best day or what we call Prime Day. The buffet set off day only Friday and Saturday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Friday we have visited is the best day compare to my friend went on the following day. The food at Saturday is not nearly good as to Friday buffet. The Friday buffet has Mansaf - a authentic Arab lamb dish. It was delicious. It also has bake and bbq chicken, beef, fried fish. Other than the main dish. They also have about 12 other choices including the eggplant. Food is great on Friday buffet. It worth the price and experience to try their food. Since it is buffet, get all you can eat. We were stuff with food.

This place gives Garden Mediterranean a run for their Kibbeh OuiOui…read more I still LOVE Garden Mediterranean but they changed their menu, made the dishes smaller & priced everything super expensive. $10 for hummus? LOL. No. So I went hunting for another place, and I found East Bistro! I was driving over to Sprouts in Largo & saw it as I passed it! I made a quick U-turn & right into the parking lot I went... Right away I spot their tandoori clay oven right in the back & they have two shawarma spits right up front that smell so delicious OMG! :)... So I get some of the beef shawarma on top of the hummus... I have not had it like this before but WOZA! That is some good stuff baby! I ate almost all of it by myself. LOL I also got the Chicken kabobs. They were cooked perfectly. Nicely charred on the outside & tender & juicy on the inside, seasoned perfectly. Can not wait to order both of these dishes again OuiOui. The super surprising thing is that you get two sides with your 2 kabob platter plus rice & salad. I got the tabouli & hummus. It also comes with fresh made pita that they also make in house, which is fabulous OuiOui. But their tabouli. WOZA! Their tabouli is the best I have ever had. They make theirs with, I'm guessing, white vinegar? It's super tangy & very fresh tasting. Very pungent. Magnificent OuiOui. When I took some home for Sir Hubbers, I didn't say anything & all of a sudden he started raving about the Tabouli also. LOL Their dine in is super cute, but very small, it's mostly a take out place, everything on paper plates for dine in, which was fine. Everything is reasonably priced, entrees under $19! They bake all their own breads, make everything from scratch. And the tabouli, is a MUST ORDER OuiOui. Added to my lists of fave restaurants in the Tampa/St Pete area OuiOui. Can not wait to return! :)...

Stumbled upon this gem of a place. Food was fresh and seriously delicious. The gentleman behind the…read morecounter was super friendly. It's a small place and you order at true counter. They have a case with homemade pastries as well. Food was priced very good for the portion size.

Shawarma Elshami is a middle Eastern cafe located on 56th Street adjacent to the Outback…read moreSteakhouse. It is in a orange plaza with mostly medical businesses. There are 6 tables inside and two outside for done in seating 24-30. It is a bit cozy inside. They offer Shawarma in both beef and chicken and either "loose" or wrapped in pita with some vegetables. There are combos that add fries and sodas. I got the Beef jumbo combo for $17. The shawarma wrap is cut in half and is about 7-8 inches long if not cut. The fries are fresh and hot. They give you 2 tablespoons worth of white garlic sauce which is nice. I used it for both the wrap and fries. They only have sodas from a company called Matrix. Apparently,it is an Iraqi company located in Jordan. I tried the "blue" one since it appeared to be the default. It tasted like a standard Coke but with 20 percent lime flavor added to the formula. I liked it but your mileage may vary. The soda is 8 oz not 12 oz like here. There are also some pickled vegetables included. The wrap itself is very tightly wrapped and stable unlike the very delicate Chipotle burritos which threaten to bisect themselves at a moments notice. The beef is fresh and spiced though not spicy. The pita is crispy which is different from other places in Tampa which is nice. I would recommend dining in if possible. There is plenty of parking and it is open Sundays. It is closed Mondays. It is not a quiet place with many kids running around so keep that in mind. I'm not a super shawarma expert but ths is one of the better establishments in Tampa and is a good value for the money.

What an amazing shawarma place!! This is authentic and delicious! They are hospitable and offered…read moresamples while we waited for our to go order. Tea is also available no charge which is amazing. It's a small establishment with a small menu but they do it well! Cozy and perfect for lunch! Stop in and support!

I've been a fan of Mediterranean Chickpea for a couple of years, with weekly visits for their…read morefreshly made hummus, tabouli and other wonderful dishes. I always LOVE the hummus, but today it was simply the best hummus I've ever tasted in Tampa! Sooo good- in fact, I even called the owner to compliment her on her cilantro-jalapeño hummus. If you haven't been, I highly recommend you try this great spot! Friendly service, delicious healthy food! Can't be beat.

This place has been on my radar to try for a long time, and I was finally able to swing by on a…read moreSunday at lunch time. There was one other couple ahead of me, and only one person working, so I did wait a bit, which was fine since I needed to peruse the menu. There are a few tables inside to eat at, but I chose one of the three outside tables. After conferring with the couple in front of me, I decided to go with the Mezze platter - your choice of 5 items. I thought it was expensive at $24, but it seemed to be the best way to try a wide variety of things. The five items I got, ranked from best to least best: 2 falafels-really good, hummus-very good, cucumber salad-good, cous cous-fine, beet salad-meh. Make sure you ask for the hot sauce - it jazzed everything up. The platter was served with a couple of pieces of pita, but there really needed to be more to dip into all the salads. The only available drinks were to purchase bottled water or bottled soda. I only ate about a third, but I will say it did not travel well. Because three of the salads were placed in the same section, by the next day all three salads were a combined soggy mess, and the only part that was still edible was the hummus. I did enjoy the food, and the worker was incredibly friendly and hospitable, but it was a bit too pricey for one lunch for me.

I've litertally been going to Taiga for 10 years since I used to work in an office across the…read morestreet. Back in the day you'd get an all you can drink wristband for $20 and they had an amazing little hidden nightclub upstairs. It was always a great time. The good ole days can't last forever. Went with a small group on a Friday night to celebrate a birthday. $20 cover for men, $10 cover for women (cash only). Security folks were real cool and we were inside after a short wait in line (maybe 2-3 minutes). Once inside the vibes were chill, the music seems catered to an older 40s+ crowd, but I'm knocking on the door of 40 so that was fine for me. What wasn't fine though is how bad the service is, one of the bartenders must have been on pills or something because she was the slowest I've ever dealt with, I'm talking 5 minutes for her to make 2 simple drinks. She also skipped over my group to help someone who walked up that was her friend. We got our drinks and found a table outside. Spent probably an hour here, the vibes outside were what you expect from most bars like this in Tampa. Very few people dancing or having a good time, most are standing on the wall trying to look cool or scrolling their phones. The DJ wasn't the problem, the crowd was. Food was pretty bad as well. They should just hire some food trucks, the wings were disrespectfully bad.

Always a great spot for a drink, wings or to catch a game. They have a DJ a couple nights a weeks…read moreand the vibe is super chill. They have hookah but for any service it's best to go inside to get anything you need.

I believe this might be my first time coming. Got the lamb and it was good!…read more I mean I couldn't really taste it honestly, but it wasn't bad. The fries are so good. The pickles are nice and crunchy! Overall a good meal!

I've been trying more halal restaurants lately because I'm looking for a special spot to hit…read morewhenever I have the urge. As I entered the restaurant I found it to be very clean, Tables for dining in. They have a moto which states it's not a fast food restaurant so please be patient . The chef was very helpful and showed me the specials. Great customer service and I'll return again soon. Overall I gave them a 8/10 rating .‍ Check them out, lmk What you think??