Enjoyed this spot. I am a bit picky with my falafels and this one hit the spot. On the crunchier…read moreside yet still moist on the inside, which gave it a lot of texture. Had lots of flavor. I got the chicken shawarma and was very happy with my meal. The space itself is a small, low-key mom + pop shop. Good option if in the area looking for middle eastern food.

Needed a quick snack so ordered some falafel, pita, and hummus. All delish! Very friendly staff…read more Will be back soon for a full meal! You should try this place!

Sahara on Adams was a pleasant surprise to find during our stay in Normal Heights…read more The area we live in in Michigan has lots of amazing middle eastern restaurants so we feel qualified to review the cuisine. The ladies working the counter were super friendly, you you place your. order and pay at the counter across from where the food is made The sandwiches are very tasty, with some of the meat being cooked on the spit, and although we didn't try, they have an amazing selection of dessert options. They have some outdooor seating and they also have lots of beverage options too.

I've been here a few times before, and the food is actually pretty good. It's a little pricey, but…read moreI knew that already and that's why I keep coming back. The only reason I'm leaving 3 stars is because of my last experience. I stopped by about 10 minutes before closing to grab a bottle of water and one of the pre-made meals they already had ready. Before walking in, I even asked if they were still open. The guy said yes, but from the way he talked and acted, it really felt like I wasn't welcome there. He immediately asked if I was paying with a card, and the whole interaction just felt off. I don't usually leave reviews like this because, at the end of the day, it's not a huge deal and I'll probably still come back. I just wanted some food for work the next day and a bottle of water. It was just one of those moments where better customer service would've made all the difference. Shit happens.

I was nearby getting coffee and pastries so decided to get a quick meal at Cava. It's been ages…read moresince I've had Cava as I was over the 'build you own salad bowl' concept . This location always is busy and has a line out the door so I figured they're 1) either doing a promo or 2) have something worth standing in line for. My previous experience had been at the Del Mar location (I think it had been pretty good), It was so incredibly hot and humid today (90 degrees) Luckily there were 30min parking spaces available nearby. This location had plenty of a/c . I appreciated the easy to read menu above and also the explanation of items on the windows of items. Staff was nice! They were great with questions and helpful . I didn't realize the base price of $13.95 included the dips and standard protein (like one type of chicken). I didn't really want chicken but didn't feel like falafel . The nice girl gave me a good serving of the greens as my base (take note Sweetgreen). It was nice they also put the dips on the side and didn't make anyone feel like it was an inconvenience. They were also generous with the dressing too! My bowl was hefty and will make for two meals for me. My favorite components of the bowl included the base (really liked the shaved brussels sprout & kale) and marinated baby tomatoes. The eggplant was pretty smokey tasting (not really my thing but still tasted nice on a hot day). Packaging was study and clean. I would absolutely return to this location and try other other toppings/dressings.

Long line starting from outside on Wednesday evening at 8:40pm this place is popular. Inside the…read moreresturant reminded me of chipotle setup where you pick and choose your own bowl. I was lost in there not knowing exactly what to order the best possible way since I was new. I see that they have new salmon on the menu. It was salmon + strawberry sesame it sounded intriguing but today I was craving for some grilled chicken salad so I did. Did I regret it? Not at all. I will be back. "If you're new here get the pita chips with garlic sauce it's so bomb!" The guy next to me gave me that pointers so I did. Their pita chips (get the crispy one not soft ....or why not both!!!) really are out of this world! He was just a customer waiting in line like I was and told me to enjoy my dinner. Nice people here! Here to spread love.

Incredible restaurant in the heart of Hillcrest! So hearty and flavorful - absolutely adored…read moreeverything we ordered: - mantu: topped with ground meat, these were so savory and delicious - aushak: bright flavor profile from the leeks made it a perfect pairing for the yogurt dill sauce - aush: comfort food soup with noodles! - the chicken and beef were spiced + charbroiled to perfection. too good with the upgraded raisin carrot rice. accompanied with heart and a spicy pepper. the service was amazing. absolutely above and beyond. the dining room featured high ceilings and unique art. can't wait to return.

We came form LA to try this place. Did not disappoint! Love the qabuli pulao with the chicken…read morekabob. Yum yum yum!! Cant wait to come back

I did a pick up order of the Chicken Butter Momo and the Cilantro Naan and it was delicious. Next…read moretime I will go straight for a regular order of Chicken Butter because the sauces is absolutely flavorful. Pick up was super quick and the lady who checked me out was friendly. I will definitely come again with friends and sit in their patio. My photo is half the order, I plated my leftovers :)

The ambiance was instantly noticed, it seems very local and it felt like I was back in India but…read morealso had Nepal parts, it smelled like incense when we were in there and the place was built with this clay look The service was quick to get seated, there was only one lady there but there was only one other couple there, the food took 20 minutes for a lot of food, so cannot complain at all The lentil soup is really good, it's not whole lentils they're like ground and uneven texture which i love, very rich and flavorful The Chana masala is reallly good, incredibly flavorful, the onions are soft and there is potato mixed in with it, amazing surprise I love potato curry this made me incredibly happy- I also got spice level 9/10 because I love spice and it actually was a good level of spice This was my first time trying momo, we got the vegetable but it was an interesting flavor jump from the Chana masala, the inside of the dumpling was soft veggies and it was alright, not very flavorful and the sauce was what carried it, but not in a great way at least for me, very bright like a cilantro citrus zest but different, my family also did not like it The murgh curry was interesting, again mixed with potatoes but the curry taste was a tiny bit bland, still good but when in comparison to the Chana masala. This could be because it didn't have the same spice though, it wasn't sweet nor spicy. The chicken was very tender and no complaints there. The chicken tikka masala was great, not sweet at all not super spicy but a great level honestly, everything was at spice level 9 and I think it was all good but Chana masala had a bit of kick The paneer was veryyy creamy and quite sweet, I honestly did not really like it it was a weird sweet to me but it depends on your taste, my dad liked it and my mom did not Overall I would come back knowing exactly what dishes I want now, maybe I am bias because I am Indian and the dishes that had more Nepal influence or weren't like exactly Indian food did not taste as good to me, but normally I am not that picky of an eater.

Pleasant atmosphere, nice servers and fresh food. We ordered the vegetable pakora, butter, chicken,…read moregarlic naan and butter naan. Everything was served hot and fresh. Additionally we were given small bowls of lentil soup to start. Whenever I am in this area, I will definitely stop by.

1-Star Review My…read morewife and I have been regular customers at Himalayan House on Friars Road for quite some time. We come here once or twice a week for lunch, sometimes just the two of us and often with two friends. Unfortunately, after what happened today, we will not be returning. Today, my wife and I came in by ourselves because we had not been able to get a response from our two friends about whether they wanted to join us. We were seated at a smaller table, which was completely reasonable for two people. About 10 minutes later, our friends texted us that they were on their way. When they arrived, we politely asked if we could move to a larger table. The restaurant was approximately 60% empty, and there were plenty of larger tables available. Instead of simply accommodating the request, the gentleman working there made a big issue out of it and insisted on adding two chairs to our small table. I explained that four people would be crowded and that we would simply prefer to sit comfortably at one of the many available larger tables. At that point, I asked why this was becoming such a big deal. His response was, "Yes, it is a big deal." He then told me that we should have told him from the beginning that we were going to be four people. I explained that we genuinely did not know our friends were coming when we arrived. I also asked him not to be disrespectful and simply allow us to move to a larger table. He then explained that the problem was that he would have to clean two tables instead of one. That was the moment we decided that this was no longer worth it. My wife and I paid for our meals, our friends left with us, and the four of us walked out. I understand that restaurants have procedures and that tables need to be cleaned. But when you have regular customers, a restaurant that is more than half empty, and four people simply asking to move to a larger table so they can sit comfortably, turning it into an argument is completely unnecessary. Hospitality is about making customers feel welcome and accommodating reasonable requests. If someone is unwilling to be hospitable, patient, and respectful toward customers, then they should not be working in the hospitality business. It is especially disappointing because we were frequent customers and genuinely enjoyed coming here. One unnecessary confrontation over something this minor has now cost the restaurant four regular customers.

What a cool space this whole food court is. The bowl was a great value for the money. Delicious…read moreingredients and sauces made this healthy meal seem like an indulgent treat. Server was patient with the difficult party in font of is. I wish we had a spot like this at home

Got a pita sandwich combo with gyro, and it was pretty good! The gyro had good flavor and the…read moreingredients were fresh, with the pita being soft & fresh as well. I asked for the two complimentary sauces and didn't get them (maybe it was just supposed to be inside the pita?) I think being such a sauce person that knocked off a star, because sauces tie everything together! With the side of fries, also didn't get any sauce. They were doing a large to go order so maybe that's why. The hummus was 7/10, not as smooth as I hoped, but the whole pita was great. $5 for the hummus + pita as a side was worth it! Good amount of seating inside, but it was full at 12pm on a Tuesday, so found other seating within the market.

We ordered lunch for our dental office, and this place exceeded all expectations! The portions were…read moreincredibly generous, the food was absolutely delicious, and everything was fresh and flavorful. What really stood out was the customer service. The staff went above and beyond to help us with our order, making the entire experience easy and enjoyable. They were friendly, accommodating, and truly made us feel appreciated as customers. Our whole office loved the meal, and we were so impressed by both the quality of the food and the outstanding hospitality. Thank you for taking such great care of us and hooking us up with an amazing lunch. We can't wait to come back!

Visited here after the mosque memorial - I'd been meaning to try it & it was right nearby. It was…read moremostly empty until more people started to drift in after it was ending. It took a bit for food to be made - but I can imagine they were super short-staffed because most people went to the memorial. So no prob here! No frills inside but lots of tables - and it must be halal because of the crowd. Falafel was DELICIOUS and huge. And so cheap! $8.99 for a sandwich that really was like 2 - and with fries (the fries were more boring). I also got a pistachio pastry - not baklava, but they had 6 different kinds of honey pastry with either walnut or pistachio. I got the one in the bottom right of my pic. VERY yummy. This place is legit! Order ahead if you are planning to do takeout.