During my recent trip to Michigan, I discovered that the Detroit Metro area has the largest…read moreconcentration of Arabic speakers with 4.7% of population aged 5 to adult primarily speaking Arabic at home (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/18/5-facts-about-arabic-speakers-in-the-us/#:~:text=The%20Detroit%20metro%20area%20also,1.0%25%20of%20the%20total%20population.). As such, there was a plethora of excellent restaurants to select from offering Middle Eastern cuisine, one of the best of which was Asya. As is my penchant, when visiting a new city I pop open my trusty Yelp app for places to try and Asya was one of the first recommendations; it doesn't hurt that some of the locals also said they serve up tasty food. Located in a strip mall off the intersection of a busy road, the parking lot is tight, so if there are no spots directly in front of the restaurants, there is more availability off to the side. I stopped by a few times while I was in town, and Asya does a brisk take-out business, especially during the predictable lunch and dinner hours. I dined in both times, so I could enjoy my meal hot and "fresh from the kitchen." The interior is fairly nondescript with tile flooring, black tables/chair combos, and a neutral color palate. But because the dining room is "cozy," it can definitely get loud with just a few tables of hungry diners. The service and hospitality are superior, as to be expected from a family run establishment. I was always greeted with a warm smile and even after just a few visits, the staff seemed to recognize me. I really like the fact that for most of their entrees, you can order either a lunch or dinner portion. The shish kafta was an AMAZING deal at $12.99 at lunch. In addition to the main dish, it is served with either a salad or soup. I opted for the lentil soup, and it was tasty. Soft lentils were stewed in a creamy base and served with a bowl of individually wrapped pita slices. Honestly, I was already getting a bit full after just the soup course. Then the generous portion of the shish kafta arrived and I could only finish 1/2 of the plate, before taking the remaining portion home for dinner. The skewered meat patties were nicely seasoned with grated yellow onion, garlic, parsley, finely chopped mint, salt/black pepper, Sumac, cinnamon, as well as other spices. They were grilled just enough to have a nice char on the exterior, yet still remain moist. Instead of French Fries, I opted to have the yellow rice which was perfect for making mini-sandwiches with the leftover pita slices from my soup. To finish the meal, I had a few pieces of the house made baklava, which was flaky and not too sweet; perfect with my afternoon coffee. On another occasion, I also got the chicken shawarma, which again, was a bargain at $6.50 (before tax) and super filling with a side of fries. There are also many good Middle Eastern restaurants in the DC area, but not the variety of "mom and pop" places like Asya and definitely not at their price point and value.

Good food fresh. Great customer service, stopped in for lunch . Will visit again soon!!!read more

I stopped in here while in the area to pick up lunch. I…read moreordered both a Kafka sandwich and their meat pies to go. Have to say both were very good. Would like to come back and try some of the menu items especially the kibbie.

I love this place and I love the vibe- Albert is a wonderful host and you feel like you're eating…read moreat home, only the food is better and healthier than I could make The lunch specials are a great deal- my mom loved the chicken shwarma, I had the fattoush salad and we shared a hummus and vegetable plate- so much food! My mom took hers home and ate another meal or two the next day

I'm in town visiting my mom. My friend since high school lives across the street from this place…read more My mom loves my friend and wanted me take her out on her. We choose Grape Leaves because of convenience, but she also does carry out from here quite often. There were not many people in the restaurant and you could tell that they do a very good carry out business by the to go bags waiting on the counter. She had the shish tawook dinner (chicken) and I had a wrap with grape leaves, Jonas, and tabbouleh. It was like having a trio appetizer all in one, and it wasn't a bad concept. For just $7.50, I was only able to eat half, and had the other half for lunch the next day. My friend had leftover chicken too, which I took to my mom in her senior living place the next day. They did forget to take off the beets (on the receipt, but that's OK. MY mom likes beets! Overall, an enjoyable meal with a great friend.

This place was a welcomed surprise! Located in a non…read moredescriptive strip mall with plainly decorated interior. The food made up for it all Legitimate flavors and options abound in their menu I was extremely pleased. Prices are reasonable and the portions are enough for a full meal the following day Will definitely be back next time I'm in town

I would give the food more than 5 stars if i can. Yes highly recommend it . Yummy authentic Iraqi…read morefood .

What I loved:    *   Super flavorful dishes (their lamb +…read moreshawarma are popular!)    *   Beautiful, elegant vibe but still cozy    *   Portions are generous    *   Service felt warm, like family-style dining https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8budUpQ/

Stopped in Kabob Royale for a carry out of an order of onion rings and a chicken shawarma…read more The onion rings were fried hard and very crunchy, but I didn't mind it, they were tasty. The chicken shawarma was probably the savoriest I've had. It was deep in flavor with onions and warm spices. Different from any that I've had in the past. I enjoyed its unique taste. This was my first visit. It's a carry out restaurant that stayed busy the entire time I was there. I grabbed a menu, and it's full of favorites such as beef or chicken kafta, falafel, beef and chicken tikka, catfish, grape leaves, fattoush, chicken Greek salad and lots of other items. You can order party trays as well. Price point is amazingly low. It's definitely a goodie and worthy of a return visit or four.

We were visiting Michigan and saw this place. The owner…read moreNEHRU was very comforting and kind The food we had was amazing, full of flavor. Even the rice was great (was rich in flavor) The place is kind of cozy and small but food is great. Would definitely recommend the beef shawarma

This is my go to for great Mediterranean food. The food is fresh and consistently above average…read more The garlic spread and warm pitas are to die for. Family owned with the most attentive and kind servers. Dima is my favorite. You won't be disappointed if you make this your next stop for lunch or dinner!

Delicious food and friendly service. I have only had take out here, but the food is fresh, hot, and…read moretasty. Their fattoush salad, spinach pies, lentil soup, and mujadara wrap were excellent. The round pita bread and garlic spread come with your order. Yum! Employees both on the phone when placing the order and when picking up are very kind.

That was so good and the service very good. I will come back thank you so much good night you're…read morethe best for Food

My first time trying out this establishment all I have to say is wow!!!! I will be coming back to…read moreeat here!! The service was great! The owner takes great bride on making sure everyone is taking care of.. I would difently recommend coming here .

Im a big fan of mediterranean food so i decided to give this place a try. I ordered the chicken…read moreplatter with rice. For $15, i was expecting more than what i got. The chicken was really dry and the portion size was not up to par for what i paid. Overall, it was an ok experience. Not sure if i would ever come back

Authentic Mediterranean fast casual restaurant. Fresh food off the grill. It's clean and easy to…read moreorder. Owners are kind and helpful; it's a mom and pop Resturant and you can see their great work ethic. Always good to support our local people. Unique twist on their food with some Turkish based meals. Come try it!