I appreciated the authenticity of food…read more Chicken shawarma bowl was good, but very basic and small. And $14.99 for a small bowl of mostly rice. Mediterranean market on 23rd is much better and less expensive.

Greek salads are excellent. Gyros, hummus, pita bread and baklava very good. overall great place…read morefor Greek food.

Im Armenian and moved from Los Angeles to Kansas City. You have a plethora of barbecue joints but…read morewhen it comes to authentic Middle Eastern food Kinzi all the way for me . It is the restaurant I visit the most in Kansas city. My go-to is chicken and beef shawarma as well as hummus

Food was amazing!! 100% reccomend! Had the chicken shawarma plate and the lamb gyro plate!read more

Grace and The Mad Greek: A masterclass in Philoxenia... "the ancient Greek art of making a stranger…read morefeel like a God at the table". In a world of mediocre service and soggy pita, Grace at The Mad Greek stands as a titan among mortals. I didn't just eat dinner; I underwent a culinary baptism. The legend began the second I crossed the threshold. The hostess didn't just greet our group; she provided a welcome so warm I personally felt like a long-lost Spartan war hero returning to my village. Her smile was the lighthouse guiding us through the fog of hunger, setting a tone that whispered, "You are home now," and also, "you are about to eat a lot of feta." It was the kind of personalized touch that transforms a simple "table for three" into a banquet for the gods. (My apologies for not asking your name... but that's a lack of management's oversight, as there should be a sculpture-bust of your likeness, decorated with string lights, highlighting your name on a plaque so it's emblazoned on ever guests' mind, your name on the very tips of their lips...) Then, there is Grace. If hospitality were an Olympic sport, Grace would be draped in gold, standing atop the podium while the national anthem of Flavortown plays on a loop. She didn't just "take my order", she curated my destiny. Her timing was so precise, I'm convinced she can see five seconds into the future. My water glass never dropped below the halfway mark, it was as if she were performing some sort of Greek hydro-kinesis. Grace is the GOAT. Period. Then came the Greek Combo. Calling this a 'dinner' is like calling the Odyssey a 'quick blog post.' It was a sprawling, epic masterpiece on a plate. The gyro meat was sliced with the precision of a master sculptor, and the souvlaki was seasoned by the gods themselves. As for the spanakopita, it possessed a structural complexity that would make the architects of the Parthenon weep, with more golden, buttery layers than the shifting labyrinth of Knossos. Every bite was a journey through the Mediterranean that didn't require a passport, just a very large napkin and a moment of silence. If you haven't been served by Grace at The Mad Greek, have you even truly lived? Five stars isn't enough. There's a 'Michelin' Standard being overlooked on Mass street... in the modern "culinary constellation," stars are the ultimate symbol of excellence. By adding a "sixth star" to capture the intergalactic in Grace's service, I'm coming close to being able to describe the celestial level this culinary experience became that even the night sky struggles to contain. Grace: our dinner party will never be able to 'eat Greek' the same again. You've officially ascended to the Acropolis of hospitality as our eternal Goddess of the Sixth Star. And as they used to say in the old country: , ! (...it's all just Greek to me!)

The MG was full of local Greek, Italian and American food lovers! The rice was the star of our…read moremeal. The gyro meat and the green beans were pretty limp and soggy. The service was a bit slow and chaotic. The flamming cheese felt like dinner and a show, which was fun! Def had a selection of adult beverages. The locals seem to love it!

This was my first time experiencing Mediterranean Taste; the food was delicious, flavorful and…read moresatisfying! The staff was so friendly, helpful with recommendations and made our experience delightfully memorable. I will return again and again!

Update: Stopped by after my mom's physical therapy--she'd been craving chicken gyro meat, and…read morepost-COVID this is basically the only spot in the greater OP area that still does it. Kudos! Chicken Gyro (no tzatziki) - Large, well-grilled pita with tomatoes. Simple and solid--this is why we came. It delivered for her--she was in a full-on food coma after. (4/5) Beef/Lamb Gyro - Enormous--one of the biggest I've had. Nice grilled crust on the pita, tasty meat. (4/5) Wish it came with diced onions, and the tomatoes were diced instead of sliced. Tzatziki is a bit thinner and slightly off from what I'm used to. But on mine, there was some on the sandwich and a side--hadn't seen that before. It actually worked well, kept the meat moist--without making it mushy--and let me add more as needed. Added sambal for heat, which helped. Kebab Platter - Mixed bag. Steak kebab was solid (medium rare), minced kebab was decent (in between), chicken was just okay. Rice was very dry--I think I noticed some sumac on top, but either way it didn't help. The salad was excellent--fresh with a lot of pop. Not something I'd order again, but if I did, I'd eat the salad with the rice and kebabs instead of starting with it. It adds the moisture and pop the rest of the plate is missing. That said, each component should stand on its own. (3/5) Overall: 4/5 Gyros carry. Salad and steak kebab were nice, but the platter didn't land. I'd stick to gyros or just do a steak kebab plate next time.

The food is delicious, and the portions are quite large! I almost felt like I had been invited into…read moretheir home. Though it's not on their website, the food is halal. Edited to add that many others seemed to repeat customers. I saw 2 people get hugs from the owner. If I lived in the area, I would definitely be a regular, as well!

Service is super friendly and informative. Our first time looking for food in Kansas City, so happy…read morewe came here. The soup and salad that came with the entrees were delicious. Really enjoyed the Combo Platter. Kept a shawarma wrap to go. Very nice decorations and ample seating. Highly recommended.

Always love coming here. Small Mediterranean restaurant with plenty of seating. The staff is super…read moreaccommodating and you can choose where you sit. Food comes out very quickly and always tastes amazing. This is the first place I recommend to anyone visiting the area. I'm a big fan of their hummus and falafel for a little appetizer. The Greek salad is standard and good enough that I forget to take a picture.... This time I tried the chicken sun dried tomato meal which came with naan and rice. The rice has little flavor, which I enjoy compared to some places that add a lot of cinnamon or other sweet spices. The chicken and tomato's are well sautéed and come out steaming. The naan is cooked perfectly, not crispy yet not too doughy. There just enough sauce on the plate for you to finish the meal! I have yet to try any of their desserts but they're in a display case when you walk in and look so tasty.

Man I've really been enjoying Holy Land this summer. Every time I go the meat is cooked so nicely…read morewith a little char and juicey as can be. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Even the salad has such great flavor. Seriously don't overthink it, stop by for lunch you'll get speedy service and a delicious meal!

Wow, incredible little gem. The pita bread was warm fresh yet had a nice crispiness to it. The…read moresun-dried tomato hummus was amazing. Had a pita, and the meat was very tender. The fries that the fries had this extra crispiness to them that was almost addicting. It's like they've been double fried or something? Great little place with a couple tables if you want to dine in or I will definitely get them to carry out Polite, service, and reasonable prices

Came here on a whim because there was no parking at all at 83rd and Mission Rd. for the…read morerestaurants. So I Yelp'd what was available away from this parking lot nightmare. Glad I did. It was a 5-7 drive west to 83rd & Metcalf. They have a good variety of dishes to pick from. I got the Chicken Shawarma Combo Comes with fries and I think it's a 20oz(?) drink and a side of tzatziki sauce/dip. I also got the Gyro sandwich. Both very good. Both the chicken and gyro meat were seasoned very well and both were pretty good sized. Very friendly service. I want to try the hummus, baba ghanoush, and lamb kabobs next time I go. Their whole menu looks good. If you're hankerin' for some good, filling, Mediterranean food, I highly recommend this place.

Being the romantic sort, I took my wife here on Valentine's Day. I made the right move, for once…read more We loved it. We had the tilapia plate and falafel combo. Both delicious. What really stood out, though, was the fava plate appetizer. It's a dip that comes with pita bread but it's not like hummus. You could eat it with a spoon. It could be a meal, a very tasty one. You order at the counter, then wait at your table, listen to some middle eastern grooves and a short time later a super friendly server brings your food. The place is great!

We've been coming to Sahara Mediterranean Food for years, and it's just as good as I remember! The…read morefries are so yummy--hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked every time. The hummus is also hot, fresh, and delicious, and the pita bread is soft and warm, which makes everything even better. There are many different serving options to choose from, so it's easy to find something you'll love. They bring your food to the table, but service beyond that is limited--however, the workers are always super nice and welcoming, which we really appreciate. Overall, it's a consistently great spot that we'll keep coming back to.