Make reservations! I really enjoyed this star of all STARS. Yalla! Lovely to go with friends or a nice date. Adorable decor. Lovely garden outback, and even such a wonderful seating by the fireplace.. There really isn't a bad seat in the house ! Very nice mini café and gift shop as soon as you walk in . I love seeing the sherba toot and orange flower water. Cute YALLA & Habibi shirts too. I want every cookbook! ((I like to come back to the café and try the lovely, pastries and teas ! )) The Instagram for this restaurant is very lovely. They constantly post the lovely things they make! Which made me want to come here ! Their photo of baba Ganoush ! Heaven! Absolutely so very delicious and I love the pomegranate garnish! We are so enjoyed the za'atar manouche. What heaven! I'm singing these words that I write here! This place is special! The Lebanese wine was sooooooooo nice. The rosewater lemonade was heaven. The orange blossom iced tea was divine. The warak enab (dolma) was hot and insanely delicious. So fresh and flavorful. I wanna sing Fairuz songs right now because that was very baladi flavor. The makanek lamb sausage was a hit at our table. The duck was beautiful to look at and to taste! The veggies accompanying it. We're also fresh and delicious. My birthday cake with a candle was a lovely way to end the dining experience. Great service. I loved my time in your place. Thank you dearly. See you again! read more

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Extremely nice interior design, makes you feel cozy, and the smell of the food is amazing. Right upon as you enter, you can see their wide selection of pastries available. We did order the pastry assortment basket along with brunch specials. Overall, everything was bursting with flavor and good. Service was solid as well as our server came back to check up on us multiple times. One thing that I wasn't too sure about was the cost $45 per person despite all sharing the same base 5 dips. It didn't seem flexible to really go ahead and choose your own brunch dish since the main entree itself was really small. Overall, my favorite were definitely the pastries here. I'd recommend checking it out! read more

Suraya - The spread - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food was really good but the service was very slow - probably because we went on Valentine's Day. But it was otherwise a great experience and I'm glad I got to try it We did the Valentine's Day tasting menu with the wine tasting: Kawarma (slow roasted lamb): 9/10. This was my favorite. Super soft and no aftertaste. Samke harra (branzino): 9/10 Makanek: the lamb sausages were okay. Tasted like a breakfast sausage The dips were all so, so good. Also one of my favorites from this place! read more

Suraya - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Super consistent in terms of food flavor, texture and execution! Not a single dish disappoints. Would highly recommend the short rib as the entree of choice! Also highly generous servings! read more

Suraya - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Unlimited pita that is freshly baked in an oven compliments their mezze well. Baba ghanoush was a show stopper, pomegranate was a great add. Lamb kebab was so juicy read more

Suraya - Halabi Kebab with Labneh - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A friend took me here for Saturday brunch they had a set menu for $42 per person. Which included a spread of dips and a main course. And a generous amounts of pita bread. Service was great, refills were plentiful and servers were attentive. Would love to check this place out during dinner. We also ordered the pastry basket which is an assortment of there baked goods. My favorite was the rose and pistachio cruller which basically fell apart in your mouth. It was heavenly. read more

Suraya - Brunch special - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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One of the most impressive meals I have had in Philly this first time visiting - flavorful and nicely portioned dishes, warm and cozy ambiance, great lighting and sound level, service was attentive We ordered the Fatteh for appetizer - so flavorful and full of texture, its probably our favorite dish of the night. the Turmeric rice on the side was tasty as well. For main, we got Kawarma - slow roasted lamb and beef kebab. The lamb was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fatty and tasty... it paired nicely with the pomegranate / cucumber salad mix that was refreshing and the tangy yogurt that cuts the fattiness from the meat. You just dont get tired of eating this wonderful creation. The beef kebab came withe a side of roasted veg with bell pepper, onion and tomato and small hummus. Overall great experience, put this place on your Philly list! read more

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We did the tasting menu a few weekends ago and left absolutely stuffed and very happy! Come hungry because everything is so good and they keep the fresh pitas coming. We did the rakakat and the fatteh for the first course and then the kawarma and prawns for the main and I recommend everything. The servers were so sweet and even though it's a pretty big place and was busy, it felt welcoming and not overstimulating/crazy. Good for date night! read more

We went to Suraya based on a recommendation from Reddit users. They said it was the best Lebanese food in Philly. They were right! We did the $78 pp option since it was Saturday and it was worth it with 4 people because we could try each others plates. The waitresses were very kind and the overall service was fantastic. The restaurant itself is beautiful and clean. The booth seats were a little worn but that didn't bother me. I wish they had gluten free options for dessert but I was so full, I didn't really need it. Overall great flavors and would eat there again! read more

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Exceptional, arguably the finest example of Lebanese cuisine in the United States. Every single thing we ordered met or exceeded expectations- the Fatteh and Kawarma are justifiably their biggest hits but the seafood was superb - we had the Branzino, Caledonian Prawns and Samke Nayyeh ( yellowfin crude Lebanese style). Several of the vegetarian hot appetizers also hit the spot. Very good service all around, good wine service with bottle properly decanted and decent stems, cocktails were mixed. Strongly recommended. read more

Excellent food and service. We just had the appetizers. They were amazing. The cocktails were great as well. This is now one of my favorite restaurants. Yummy! I can't wait to come back and try the entrees. read more

Wow!! I've always been a bit dissappointed with the quality of Mediterranean in this area, but did this point prove me wrong! Everything was great. Service was on point - they came to fill up our waters often, knew who had what meal, and helped make my gf's birthday special. We came with a party of 7 with a reservation for Brunch. Our table was ready right away, but we decided to order pastries first before sitting (as I heard they sell out fast). They were so patient with us and waited until we were all done then walked us back. Now, onto the food (cause that's why most of us read the reviews). Perfect! So flavorful. I enjoyed all the fixin's to eat with the pita and of the 4 dishes I tried, I loved them all. I had the pleasure of sampling the mushroom platter (vegan), the branzino, the lamb, and the prawns. Although I loved them all, I would most likely come back for the branzino and the mushroom. Suraya does it right! Come and I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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Loved this restaurant we went on a weekend trip and decided to try it out. Absolutely delicious. Customer service is outstanding! If you're looking for delicious food and a great atmosphere and customer service. This is the place. read more

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This was the best Lebanese food and restaurant experience I had in the US. The menu is a fixed menu with MANY options. If you go as 4 people, you get to try almost everything. The atmosphere is so romantic and lovely, especially outdoors. The service was also exquisite. I would love to come back! read more

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I enjoyed everything on menue, the staff were awesome and helped me through my vegan options. deserts were awesome

A special spot in Philadelphia that is always always booked, so my three lovely lady friends and I were excited to book a table for four about a month out. Suraya did not disappoint! We loved the drinks, even the non-alcoholic ones. Some our food faves were: 1) Labneh - can't go wrong and this one was served creamy and tangy with fresh, warm pita bread 2) Mixed crispy mushrooms - served with crunchy peppers and a creamy sauce at the bottom - so good 3) Batata harra - crispy, savory, spiced potatoes - what's not to like? Served super hot also One of the best surprises was probably dessert, we shared the tiramisu which had so many unique twists - brown butter, seeds, and a delicious chocolate and cream concoction. Overall would recommend Suraya at least once! read more

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Made a reservation here for Saturday night, which meant we got to experience the tasting menu. Piece of advice...come hungry! We were stuffed after the first course. The first round of pita and various dips were delicious. I ordered the lamb kebab for my main course. The desserts were amazing. I was skeptical upon hearing the kanafeh had cheese, but oh my gosh it was divine. The rose syrup was the perfect complement to the cheese. There was also a trifle-like dessert served (I forgot the name) that I loved. Each layer paired perfectly. There was cherry, pistachio, rose, and some chocolate. My only complaint is that I wish their dish ware was a bit cleaner. There were stains on my water glass and a small dead fly on my dessert plate. Our server was great and very friendly. Overall, I was very impressed by the flavors and variety of this tasting menu. read more

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This place is great for a date and has a good atmosphere. All the food we ordered was fantastic but the service was a tad slow with refilling water and bringing beverages. Pricey but you are in Philly. Would def go again. read more

Just unbelievable. I can't stop thinking of this brunch. They do a cool thing where it's a price per person and you pick your main and the different hummus and dips are provided. You can get more of the dips you like, and more Pita too if you need! The beef kebab was so tender, so succulent, so flavorful it was unbelievable. I was being a little greedy and asked for Turkish eggs a la Carte as a second entree, which the waiters very kindly agreed to, and it was unfortunately just alright. My friend's branzino was excellent too! But man the other highlight aside from the kebabs are the huge variety of exceptional dips. Just so, so good!!! Beautiful restaurant too, we were lucky to get seated in the far back where there's a ton of natural lighting, which was so nice for our brunch BFF date! read more

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Suraya is one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in Philly! Suraya is an award-winning speciality market, resturant and garden located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia! I've been here many times and have enjoyed it more and more each time I visit! It is a great resturant to dine out with friends and get lots of sharable plates. I came for Armenian Remembrance day with two of my friends and we really enjoyed our meal! Appetizers: - Hummous - Labneh - Muhammara - Taboulé - Fattouch Entrees & Sides: - Kawarma - Katya Kebab - Turmeric Rice read more

I was visiting Philadelphia and a friend booked dinner for us on a Friday night at Suraya. On Fridays and Saturdays for dinner, they have a tasting menu where you pay $75 per person, the table gets 5 different mezzas and each person gets to pick an additional one, either hot or cold. Literally each dish was delectable, but our favorites were the fatteh (a must order) and the taboule, which was incredibly fresh and light. For our entrees (mashawi), we ordered the Halabi Kebab (beef kebab), Kawarma (lamb), and Samke Harra (branzino); we each had a different favorite out of these which tells you how delicious it was. Dessert was the Kanafeh for 2 and the Cherry Pistachio Verrine - both were amazing; it was my first time trying kanafeh and I was intrigued by a dessert that is cheese based and sweet because of the syrup added, but I was a big fan. The verrine was *chef's kiss. Along with the spectacular food, the atmosphere and ambience is top notch. It is elegant, inviting, and simply beautiful. I would love to try sitting outside in the spring! Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with giving his recommendations. He did not steer us wrong! If I lived it the area, I would add Suraya to my rotation of favorite restaurants. read more

Suraya has earned a seat at the top of my favorite restaurants list. Absolutely delicious food and incredible dining experience all around. My friend and I were running late for our reservation due to awful traffic and they were very understanding. The restaurant itself is very spacious and beautiful. You don't feel like you're sitting on top of someone and the table has plenty of room for all the food that comes out with the Taste of Suraya pre-fix. Each dish had its own unique flavor. The hummus was super smooth and flavorful. The labneh came with large cucumber pieces which were perfect for dipping. The babganoush was a little on the smokey side which isn't my favorite flavor profile but I still enjoyed it a lot. For mezze we chose the grape leaves and makanek (lamb sausages). They also offered an extra mezze on the house because their kitchen was delayed with entrees (we didn't even notice it had been a while since we had so much food already). They recommended the arnabeet mekle (crispy cauliflower) and it was a great such- super crispy without feeling fried or oily. For entrees we got the duck meshwi and samke harra (branzino). Both were excellent. The duck was an extra $10 but it was 100% worth it; potentially the best duck I've ever had. The kale that came with the duck was also cooked very well, marinated well in the sauce. For dessert we got the Turkish tiramisu and some form of a chocolate halva. The tiramisu had so many different layers and flavors embedded. It's something I wouldn't order if I saw it on the menu so I am so glad it was just included in the meal. Overall we were both very impressed with Suraya and left very happy/full. read more

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One of the best meals I've had in my entire life. I went with a group of 7 and we were able to sample most of the menu with their multi course special (the $80 one). Every single dish was delicious and nuanced in flavor profile. It's a fancy dark lit ambiance, great for celebrating milestones. It's on all my friends lists of must try restaurants in Philly and I 100% recommend. read more

this was one of the best food experiences I've had in Philadelphia so far! Their service was phenomenal; my party was unfortunately running late due to traffic, and they thankfully held our reservation for us (make sure to have your full party present to get seated). They also wiped the table down between appetizer to entree course and also replaced utensils/plates. Lastly, our entrees were taking a bit longer than expected (we didn't even ask about it) and they brought out additional appetizers for us which was a first for me at a restaurant! Regarding the food, we tried the chicken and lamb kebabs, the slow cooked lamb, the fish (samke?), the dry age steak, the original hummus, eggplant hummus and crispy cauliflower. All the dishes were superb... the steak was a bit overly salted but it was cooked to the medium rare that we wanted it to, and the flavor was on point. the fish dish was super interesting texturally: the couscous was similar to a pasta-like-texture but contrasted the fluffy and light fish and herbacious sauce/veges. The crispy cauliflower was the highlight for the appetizers, super light and crispy paired with a tart and earthy yogurt sauce... Will definitely be back! read more

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I've been here twice, and both experiences were great. The first time was a Friday night with my girlfriends - nice atmosphere, good vibes, and we really enjoyed it. The second time I came for a birthday breakfast, and everything was just as good. The food was delicious, and the place felt warm and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

This spot is a must go in Philly. I recommend doing the taste of suraya menu if this is your first time coming here. You really get a wide range of items on the menu! Make sure you make reservations ahead of time. They have an outdoor patio and a beautifully designed restaurant interior. There is also a coffee bar in the front with items for purchase. For the food, the hummus and baba ganoush were my favorites. I also enjoyed the raw yellowtail appetizer. The best entree here is the kawarma which is the slow roasted lamb. The Kafta kabab is also delicious and comes with roasted vegetables and hummus. They have a wide variety of cocktails, non alcoholics, and teas. All delicious!! Btw the ice cream on the desert menu is bomb. Basically you can't go wrong with anything you order on this menu. read more

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We decided to do an impromptu Mediterranean "food tour" by having dinner at Laser Wolf and brunch at Suraya the next day. As such, it is hard not to compare and contrast between the two. Suraya is beautifully decorated, even in the daytime, it feels dark and sexy. The menu is sort of similar to Laser Wolf, ie dips for the table and you just need to pick the entree. We opted for the Kafta and branzino filet. The Kafta was over-salted, and overcooked. It was extremely underwhelming. The fish was well cooked, and the sauce had a good kick to it. The dips were very good, but I wasn't a fan of the pita. It's hard not to think of the soft and fluffy pitas from Laser Wolf. We tried three different pastries, ie Fig Danish, Cruller, and Chocolate Chip & Halva Cookie. The cruller was spectacular, but cookie was just average. The service was great and attentive. Overall, food at Suraya was good, but not as great as Laser Wolf, and definitely no where near Zahav's level. read more

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Absolutely fantastic restaurant delivering delicious food, warm hospitality, and inviting atmosphere. The team's attention to detail elevated the visit into a special, repeat-worthy dining experience for all occasions and celebrations. read more

I never ceases to amaze me. This place is always amazing. The food is outstanding. The service is excellent and during the summer they have a beautiful garden outside that's great to have dinner. One of my favorite places to go. All small plates, easy and very shareable read more

The food is delicious. We did the brunch tasting menu. The pita with all of the different Lebanese dips were so good. The chicken kebab was fine and so was the branzino. I enjoyed the roasted veggies that came with the kebab a lot. The sumac fries were amazing! I've been eating super healthy, so they were such a treat! I'd definitely come back for dinner next time. Also, I loved my view from the Chef's table. Really cool :) read more

Would love to give a 4.3 but no halfsies! We loved the first courses, phenomenal hummus and labneh in particular. Tabula was decent but had quinoa in it, which was not a favorite. Fantastic cocktails and very generous dessert portions!! The vegetarian entree we got however was just ok. We opted for the mujadara and loved the little cabbages that came with it, but the onions could have even transformed a bit more and the lentils fell a tad flat. Overall would go back but a few things holding this visit back from a 5 star. read more

An exceptional Lebanese restaurant in Philadelphia. We were seated promptly and received attentive service throughout the evening. On weekends you pay for a prix fixe menu. It was $78 per person for a generous amount of food. Highlights included the Abu Sayf (Halibut kebab), Kawarma (lamb) and the surprisingly smoky baba ganoush. The large space is smartly sectioned off, giving an intimate vibe despite the size of the restaurant. read more

Great service. Ordered the fatteh and kawarma based on recommendations from wait staff, both were excellent. The za'attar manoushe was heavily seasoned but a good side. I enjoyed the atmosphere, prices are up there but more than worth it for the exceptional culinary experience. read more

Suraya - Chefs counter - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm possibly Suraya's #1 fan, and I'm now reviewing brunch. It was fantastic and I'm already planning to go back again! I tried so hard not to get full on the dips, but how could I not when they are so delicious. The shakshuka was a delight, as was the branzino. I loved the olive oil cake, and my only regret was not getting the pastry basket. (This is why we have to come back for brunch very soon!!) Thank you for another fabulous meal! read more

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Cannot recommend this restaurant enough!! Went before a show at the Fillmore on a Sunday. It's located in the cutest area of Fishtown and the space itself is so homey feeling. They offered the tasting menu even though the menu says it's only for Fri/Sat, which was nice. Dips were all amazing. Apps were even better. I got the sultat shamandar and loved it. The walnut pesto was a perfect pair with the beets. Entrees were to die for. Two from our party shared the steak which was so yummy and cooked to perfection! All of the desserts were also amazing. Loved the Brie tart. read more

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Suraya is still one of my fav places. The atmosphere is great, not too loud and the food/service is great. Wish we had more lunch items on the dinner menu. We tried the ribeye for 2 and was great read more

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First time at Suraya we made a reservation but our table wasn't available yet so we were after if we wanted to sit in the garden. It was so cute and there were fire heat lamps so it wasn't too chilly. We had a party of 6 and all decided to do the tasting menu. The mezze were delicious and the pita was fresh and warm. You absolutely can fill up on just the mezze before your entrees. The servers were great and made sure to tell us which plates had specific allergens. Will definitely be returning! read more

Suraya - Samke al Malfouf - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We love mediterranean cuisine, so when in Philly, we had to try the popular Lebanese restaurant Suraya. We came here on a Sunday for brunch with our kids, who were not required to participate the set menu. In addition to the set dips for the table, we got the chicken and branzino as main. I love loved the dips, my favorite was baba ganoush - pomegranate added both tartness and sweetness that brought it to the next level. For the main, both chicken and branzino were cooked perfectly, and packed with flavors. Branzino was particularly outstanding, skin was crispy, meat was moist, definitely one of the best branzinos I've had. They don't have any kids menu, but our kids love pita bread, as well as the little kids booklet and crayon that they gave us. Service was fast and attentive. Highly recommend. P.S. They have some amazing bloody mary, spicy, flavorful, perfect addition to the brunch especially with kids. :) read more

Suraya - Chicken and branzino - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Pre-fixe weekend evening menu is a killer deal. Definitely recommend going with a group that likes to share. All the cold dips with fresh pita are included AND ON TOP OF THAT each person gets to order an additional appetizer. Each person also orders their own full-size entrée and they bring a variety of desserts. So, you basically get to try most of the menu! It was SO much food and all of it was delish. Cocktials are tasty, too. Recommend. read more

Came to Suraya for a friend birthday on a Friday night and let me tell you first starting on this is a true food experience. Since I was a Friday Night the menu was A Taste of Suraya for $75. Now I know that sounds like a lot but I will say it is for sure worth it. We were seated out in the garden which was an amazing to enjoy a multi course dinner. We were with a group of four which to me was the perfect number of people because on a Taste of Suraya night you're going to want to share so you can taste everything. We started the first course which a 4 cold Mezza dips which were Hummous, Baba Ganoush, Muhammara, Labneh &Taboul served with fresh pita. All the dips were amazing and our waiter make sure to keep bringing us more fresh pita if we needed it. For the next course we each picked a Hot Mezza (you can pick other Mezza's but the hot's were calling our name. We went with, Batata Harra which are salt roasted potatoes tossed with long hots, garlic, lemon & cilantro. These potatoes were amazing. Fried to perfection and full of flavor. I also really like that they added a little Philly twist with the long hots. Warak Enab which are grapeleaves stuffed with rice & pine nuts served with lemon yogurt & barberries. This won was the only Hot Mezza which I knew what I was getting when we ordered. If you don't like stuffed grapeleaves do you even like Lebanese food? Fatteh which is warm chickpeas, eggplant, crispy pita & tehina yogurt * almonds, cashews & brown butter. I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish but it was also very good. Had all kinds for great flavors. Arnabeet Mekle which is crispy cauliflower, chilis, golden raisins, hazelnuts & tarator. This I think was the best fried cauliflower I had ever had and if you know me I am not a fan of the veggies. Now on to the main course. We all made sure to order something different so we could try and many entrees as possible. I went with the Djej Meshwi which is whole grilled poussin marinatedin sumac, lemon, garlic & thyme served with charred potatoes &toum. Now what is Poussin you might ask? Well you might not like the answer but it's young chicken but not chicks so don't worry. This Possin was so full of flavor I couldn't get over it. I was also incredibly juicy and that's why you get chicken on the bone. If you are looking for the most flavorful chicken or poussin you have ever had this is the dish for you. Halabi Kebab which is ground lamb kebabs brushed with muhammara and seasoned with chili peppers, cinnamon, coriander & paprika * served with a small hummous, charred onion,tomato & pepper. Did you really go to a Lebanese Restaurant if you didn't get kebabs? Let me tell you these were the best lamb kebabs I have ever had. I no ground kebabs can through some off but they were so tender and flavorful. Another must. Kawarma which is slow roasted lamb baharat, dill yogurt, cucumber & pomegranate salad. This I go back and forth which as to which was best, the Poussin or the Kawarma? I will say you can't for wrong with either. This might have been the best lamb dish I have ever had. It was so tender and just melts in your mouth with the perfect amount of fat. Mouth watering. Fasolia Bi Fatar which is grilled maitake & oyster mushrooms braised white beans watercress, almond & radish salad. This was the only miss for us. I will say Ashley liked it but the lack of meat was the issue for us. Last but not least was dessert which was 4 of the chefs selections. I will say we were extremely full at this point but was made sure to power through and taste/finish all the dessert. I never knew I would enjoy a Lebanese dessert this much. To wrap it up I was say once again want an amazing dinner and experience. It also wouldn't be fair to not mention how amazing our waiter was (I think Sam but don't count me on that). He made sure to keep up with us and if we needed anything more at all times. Really did an amazing job. You gotta check Suraya out on a Friday or Saturday for this amazing eating experience read more

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