Food was absolutely delicious and portions were huge. Got 2+ meals out of it. The owner came by…read moreto check on us and was very friendly. We got the chicken kebab and the ground d beef/lamb kebab, and both were very flavorful and super tender/juicy. The barberry rice is fantastic, and if you like tart stuff you'll love it. Tons of great food for a reasonable price! Couple things to mention that did not bother my party, but others may not like: you order at the counter and pick up your own food; the utensils and plates are very cheap disposables, there is no free tap water and the bottled water isn't cheap. Also, all sauces were ala cart. They also don't have beer or wine. I understand this, as they are a new restaurant, and they want to keep overhead down. The "Streatery"construction is a huge pain and access to the restaurants a little confusing. I hope the City will offer some compensation, so that these establishments can make it through the summer!

Our dentist recommended this place so my wife and I just had to try it out. When we plugged it into…read moreour GPS, it took us to a road that is closed for construction. We had to park in a city parking lot and skirted the construction barriers to finally locate this place. When we walked in, we realized it's not a typical sit down place. You order by a counter then sit down in one of the few tables inside. Once ready, your meals are served in take out containers...guess that makes it easy to take your leftovers with you. In any case, my wife ordered the Koobideh wrap ($14) and I ordered the Joojeh kebab ($19). We also ordered the Hummus ($8) with house bread ($2). For drinks, my wife ordered Coke Zero served in a can ($4) and I had bottled water ($3). The owner, after hearing it's our first time eating there, added the Lor Maste & Musir yogurt sauce for us to try for free. He said it was his mom's recipe. All our dishes had good flavors. My wife loved the koobideh with the yogurt sauce. The hummus was good but the house bread was a bit thin and chewy for our tastes. The grilled chicken joojeh was tasty, especially when topped with that yogurt sauce. While the flavors were very good, we thought the value wasn't there. Lunch for 2 with tip and a 3% credit card surcharge came out to just under $63...a bit steep for not being a sit down type of establishment. Unfortunately for the businesses in the area, construction is expected to last until September. Looking at artist's renderings, however, this area would look nice once construction is completed.

Been going here for years. The food here is as good as anything I've had in NYC Chinatown . The…read moreservice is friendly and the atmosphere is really authentic as well

I absolutely love this hidden gem. One of my family's absolute favorite places to dine in…read moreGainesville and our favorite Chinese restaurant. I grew up in Tampa Florida so I was always familiar with Yummy house and I do enjoy it from time to time. However, Mr. Hans is hands down our go to place. Wonderful workers and service, whom constantly check to make sure that you have everything you need. Caring owners who interact with patrons and ask how they are doing and you will find yourself dining in a vintage Chinese restaurant with instrumental music soothing you as you enjoy the culinary experience. My family's favorite are the egg rolls, egg drop soup, Eric's Spicy Chicken, MooShoo, and kids love the Orange Chicken

The new Amrit Palace (where Hooters used to be) is great on ambience but the food is pricey and not…read moreso great. A nice place to go for the experience and atmosphere, but if you're looking for the real deal Indian cuisine there are several better options in Gainesville for much more reasonable prices. Service was good, but waiter kept trying to push us to order more food.

No part of the total experience could have been better. Food, staff, atmosphere... several visits…read moreso far.. every time new dishes to try. Always delicious and eye-opening tastes

Been wanting to try this spot for a while as co workers spoke about how good they were…read more Got there when they opened on Saturday . And on Sat and Sun they have a brunch menu, and we saw an item on the brunch menu we absolutely love the beignets, and as fate would have it they somehow were out of them, not off to a good start. We ended up ordering a couple other appetizers, they came out quick, and hot. And i was so ready to try their burger, it was ok, decent size and i got just the basic condiments with it , they put everything on the side so you can add it as you wish. Wife got a BLT and biscuits and gravy. We both left with a full belly. They also have a drink menu for brunch we chose the mango bellini , very tasty. Our server was very friendly and checked on us numerous times. Definitely worth a stop , next time i wanna try their pizzas.

Nice location and I like the lights on the inside. The food was pretty good. A little basic, but…read moreoverall a good meal and nice vibe. Service was friendly. Took a while for a very dead afternoon, but all the food was super fresh. Biggest con: it smelled like they mopped with stale mop water. Could use a little freshening up. Other than that, would eat here again if in the area.

Great food has always been the case going back to my first visit 12 years ago…read more Today we started with the fried calamari - tender, mildly flavorful and a generous portion. I had the Fried Shrimp special ($28) which posted on the board. The plump shrimp were cooked perfectly, very tasty with firm flesh. Large portion, served with a yum yum sauce which was good and a bowl of fried rice with little pieces of egg, no veg, not overcooked, not much flavor. My wife had the Mi zao gion: crispy noodles with fried tofu, broccoli and carrots. She throughly enjoyed the dish. Service was great. We sat outside on a beautiful sunny afternoon and had a great time. Overall vibe is very calm and relaxed. We love it here!

So this place really delivered with both flavor and portion size. I ordered the General Tso shrimp,…read morewhich came with a side of rice, and the portion was huge..so generous that I happily had leftovers for lunch the next day. The dish was packed with big, crunchy battered shrimp (seriously, not skimpy at all) tossed in a bold, flavorful General Tso sauce. It had the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet heat, with pineapple chunks, onions, and peppers mixed in for a fresh, vibrant contrast. Every bite tasted intentional and satisfying. I also tried the chicken spring rolls, which were crispy on the outside and hot and savory inside..classic, comforting, and well-seasoned. And the boba Thai iced tea? Absolutely amazing. It was rich, creamy, and deeply fragrant with that signature Thai tea spice, perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. The boba pearls were soft and chewy, making every sip feel indulgent and refreshing at the same time. One of the better Thai iced teas I've had in town. Overall, great flavors, generous portions, and drinks worth coming back for. Definitely a solid spot when you're craving something comforting and flavorful.

I have been eating Falafel King since 1984 and it is still as good today as it was back then. I was…read moreintroduced to it by words that became a staple every time I walked in, "My friend. Come and enjoy a falafel!" It was 1984, I worked at the Florida Bookstore and was sitting out back in the courtyard behind Chaucer's during my lunch break. That's when I heard those words. It was a smiling man sticking his head out of a kitchen window behind Cafe Gardens, which shared the courtyard with Chaucer's. "...enjoy a falafel!" "A flawhatel?" I asked. The man was Ghassan Chehab, and after serving me my first ever falafel, I ate there nearly every day. He soon moved out of the small shared-kitchen window to the famous 13th and University location, next to Burrito Brothers and Goerings Book Center - which I eventually moved to myself - and a block from my house. Falafel sandwich, spinach pie, strawberry-banana smoothie, and complimentary baklava - that was my go-to meal, always accompanied by great conversation with Ghassan. I left Gainesville in 1992 and The King moved out to Butler Plaza. I returned there a number of years later and was not only delighted to see the place still existed, but it was as good as ever! Ghassan was no longer there in person, but he certainly was in spirit. I continue to eat there whenever I pass anywhere near Gainesville, and always take home a bundle full of the falafel and pies. In fact, I'm actually writing this review with the taste of that falafel and spinach pie in mouth right now because I recently made one such trip. My friends, go eat a falafel at Falafel King!

Falafel King is a hidden gem in Gainesville. The owner, staff and service are all very friendly and…read morewonderful to interact with. The food portion size to cost ratio is well balanced. We got the lamp chop platter and the lamb shank platter. Both were very yummy and came with big hunks of meat on a bed of rice with sides of tabbouleh and hummus to go with fresh warm pita bread. We also tried the mint lemonade which was incredibly refreshing but not overly sweet. We liked shopping around the grocery area while we waited for our food. There were so many fun treats and cool things to browse. Highly recommended with you enjoy halal Mediterranean food!

Went here for dinner! I had their zen ramen along with their calamari egg rolls and Takoyaki…read more Everything here was absolutely delicious!! I was afraid to try an Asian noodle shop in Florida but going here was definitely a good choice! If I'm ever back in Florida I will come back Forsure!

Been here several times now and their food is pretty good, nothing outstanding but a decent option…read morewith not much else in the area. We love their summer rolls, pad thai, rice bowls but cannot recommend the pho. Very salty and little flavor. Everything else is good though

I couldn't have asked for better quality of food, quality of workmanship in both the meal prep and…read moredesign of the restaurant, quality of atmosphere, and especially quality of service. The waygu beef is even imported from Japan. A5 quality waygu beef, directly imported. The dessert was crafty and excellent too. Just top to bottom outstanding. Is it pricey? Hell yes it is. But if you're looking to impress and make a statement, this is it.

We tried this restaurant while visiting Gainesville, FL. It's located in a strip mall in a downtown…read moreneighborhood and offers ample parking. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, with heat lamps available for cooler evenings. We had a reservation and arrived a bit early but had to wait until our scheduled time, which wasn't surprising since every seat was full. We initially sat at the bar, where the bartender promptly took our order. We had both hot and cold sake--the cold sake came in a can and was especially delicious. After a short wait, we were taken to our table, which featured large, high-back leather chairs that were very comfortable. Our waitress greeted us quickly and brought water right away. We started with a few appetizers. The lobster wontons with truffle were just okay--slightly dry and lacking a sauce. They were small and mostly wonton, with minimal filling and flavor. We also tried the dumpling appetizer, which came with only three very small dumplings. The wrappers themselves were very good, and each dumpling had a different spicy flavor, but there was only a tiny piece of meat in each. Overall, it felt overpriced for what was included. I also had the miso truffle soup, which was decent but mostly broth with very little substance. For our main courses, I had the scallops with mushrooms, which were very good. The dish included a nice variety of mushrooms and vegetables that were fresh and crunchy. My husband ordered the lamb chops, and they were spectacular--tender, flavorful, and truly melted in your mouth. The accompanying sauce was absolutely perfect. After dinner, we were each given a small box containing two wine corks, which was a thoughtful and pleasant surprise. If in the area again, we'd go back.