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    5.0 (3 reviews)
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    5 months ago

    Generous portions and friendly service. The food is great. Absolutely recommend for lunch or dinner.

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    TashTea Restaurant Cafe - Potato borek - amazing

    TashTea Restaurant Cafe

    4.9(92 reviews)
    10.0 mi

    Went with a group of about 5 people and absolutely loved the experience! Servers were kind and…read moreprompt with service. There are regular seated tables as well as cute floor seating with cushions! Plenty of parking in the lot in front. This cute Turkish spot has an amazing spread of food (vegetarian friendly) for group sharing. The spreads come with different sizing depending on how many are in your group + options of mains. I absolutely DEVOURED every item on the plates. We also got the tea pot, which is a concentrate you can water down to your liking. The milky bakalawa was also perfectly sweet and such a unique item to try. Would DEFINITELY recommend!

    the food was INCREDIBLE. absolutely delicious & definitely worth the hype. Both the coffee and tea…read morewere phenomenal. Ordered the TashTea for 3 and then a few other things and were absolutely blown away. The menemem and the potato börek were favorites at the table and it was so fun to mix sauces and try different combinations. The floor seating is really comfortable but if you have lower back issues definitely recommend a normal table. The staff was kind but service was quite slow. I enjoyed how knowledgeable the staff was ! Reservations are not necessary. Their online system doesn't work. You can call and make a reservation but on a Saturday morning there were still plenty of tables. Be prepared to be here a while, this was not a quick in & out breakfast. Perfect spot for catching up with friends & taking your time to enjoy some really really good food.

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    Spinach & feta borek - yummy

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    Med Gyro & Shawarma - Turkish Baklava (Super Delicious)

    Med Gyro & Shawarma

    4.7(27 reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $$

    This place is phenomenal if you want a schmwarma and pita it's very authentic and definitely worth…read morethe trip. Really reminds me when I was over in the Middle East. A+

    We decided to drive north to Tennessee to buy lottery tickets. I checked Yelp to see what was…read morerecommended in Murfreesboro. We have never been there so we took a scenic ride. We arrived at Med Gyro & Shawarma at 11:15. We were the only customers. We ordered a Gyro Bowl, a Chicken Kebab Bowl, a Gyro Wrap, a Chicken Shawarma Wrap, a side of hummus and a side of baba ganoush to go. Both of us tried the bowls there. The man behind the counter was standoffish. Gyro Bowl had a small salad with sour pickled red cabbage, lettuce shreds, a few red onions, and diced tomatoes. There was a bed of turmeric basmati rice and on top was thinly sliced crisped gyro neat. The gyro meat was sliced too thin for me. I don't mind crust on the meat but when put on the flattop sliced thin the meat is tough like jerky. The tzatziki did not have the garlic and dill seasoning I am familiar with. I tasted mint. 3/5 The Chicken Bowl was identical to the Gyro Bowl except with pieces of chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly and delicious. It was served with tzatziki. 5/5 Chicken Shawarma Wrap was filled with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and a few slices of red onion with a small amount of chicken shawarma meat. The man was arguing with someone on the phone and burned the wrap he was warming up. I don't really know if he was arguing as I could not understand the language. His tone and emphasis with words made me think he was arguing. I tasted burnt wrap and didn't enjoy the shawarma. 2/5 The Gyro Wrap was filled with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of red onion. The Gyro meat wasn't as crispy and the taste came through. 4/5 The hummus was meh. Very bland with chickpea chunks. 2/5 The baba ganoush was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed it. 5/5 The food was ok. I wouldn't drive 2 hours back to eat the foods again. My taste buds look for authentic Gyros and Shawarma and these flavors are not what I am accustomed to. For locals who have never traveled overseas to try the authentic flavors, the foods here might be good but for seasoned travelers they miss the mark. 3/5

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    Falafel Bowl

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    4.4(364 reviews)
    20.7 miGreenwood
    $$

    Dining experience! Lyra was recommended to us by a Nashville native, and I am always more than…read morehappy to make my way over to East Nashville for some good food and a local business. Everything is meant to be share style on the menu, and so we opted to do a few starting dips with pita bread as well as some salads and two main dishes. The pita bread was honestly the highlight of my night! It was made fresh and it was so simple, but so delectable on its own, even without the hummus, which was also delicious. I think this is one of the best places you can go for good appetizers. I felt that the meat was good, but not as stand out as the hummus and the asparagus salad. I would love to come back for the pita bread alone. The service was exceptional, with an attentive and friendly staff.

    This place was ... fine. Two years ago I made a reservation and they called and cancelled it due to…read moreweather without an option to move me inside, so I wrote them off (I wanted to impress friends but thankfully another spot got us in). Decided to give it another try and probably won't go back. I think I'll give 4 stars because it's probably some people's favorite place but I'd probably rank it lower. Was good but honestly boring. I can get the same meal but better up the street on Gallatin with more decor, great staff, and more reasonable prices. It was pretty slow even with only a few tables taken on a week night. The explanation of the menu items wasn't clear even after asking (I don't think the staff member was fully knowledgeable on the ingredients) so we just picked what sounded okay and went with it.

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    NYE dinner - Armenian ginger cake

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    Jerusalem Reebar

    4.8(96 reviews)
    15.3 mi

    I absolutely enjoy trying new places that are different than what I'm accustomed to. Jerusalem, is…read moreone of those places. Tik Tok sent me, and I'm more than glad I had this experience. I'll be back. Service here was great. The gentleman was so willing to describe everything on the menu. He even recommended quite a few options for us to try. When you try new places, you have to order a little of everything to get an actual feel for the restaurant. My advice is to order a little bit of this and a little bit of that; you won't be displeased. Take in all of the culture. This place has a lot of character from the art on the walls to the minor decor on the tables. See photos for everything ordered! I can't even begin to name them all.

    Great overall Here…read moreis what we had and loved them all: - Hummus: very creamy - Baba Ghanouj: very good, but wasn't very smoky (which is what I am used to). they bake the eggplant and purée it with tahini, garlic, and olive oil... it was delish. - Chicken Shawarma Plate: very good also, but there was a creamy topping that was a bit overwhelming.... maybe get it on the side next time. This dish came with rice and the rice is THE BOMB! don't pass on the rice.... sooooo good. Staff were all very nice and friendly This was my first time there.... but I was told they just finished a remodel- the place looks great. Pretty large venue so good for groups. Parking is easy - no worries there. Would I go back? YES, there is more to try.

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    Edessa Restaurant Kurdish Turkish Cuisine

    4.8(565 reviews)
    15.4 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Halal

    One of my most recommended spots in Nashville for authentic flavors & great service…read more Hungry? Show up ready to feast on a large selection of mezze, entrees, sides, and more. I'm a sucker for lamb so I always get some version of it and am never disappointed. I've gone with one person and with a large group. They're always so accommodating to make sure everyone fits at the table like family. Inside is no frills, but warm and inviting. Feels like you're eating at someone's house.

    My wife saw this dish online called a Testi Kababi and wanted to try it so we went for lunch. It's…read morea clay pot covered with bread and they cut the bread off of the top tableside. I thought that was cool and all of the food we tried was Very good, fresh and flavorful. The staff were nice and friendly and the food came out in about 15 minutes. They serve Cold Apps, Hot Apps, Entrees, Salads, Pasta, Sandwiches, Shawarma, Vegetarian Dishes, Kabobs, Desserts and they also do a Family Style Menu if you Group Dine in a private room. You may have to reserve that room. I would call first for that option. They have been serving Turkish and Kurdish Cuisine for over 20 years, so they know what they're doing. They are located about 13 minutes out of Nashville down Nolensville Road close to the Nashville Zoo. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. To finish the review I will say they aslo cater and there is plenty of free parking. Enjoy!

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    House of Kabob

    4.3(399 reviews)
    17.0 miSouth Nashville
    $$

    Delicious and authentic Persian food! There is a kebab or mix plate here for everyone - carnivores,…read morepescatarians and vegetarians alike! The restaurant is well established and doesn't rely on frills and gimmicks to attract their clientele. Lots of brown and neutrals dominate the aesthetic - cultural decor and an occasional tv can be spotted along the walls. All the kebabs are well seasoned and full of flavor. The meat is both crispy and juicy. The complimentary pita is served warm and is pillowy soft. Some of my favorite hidden gems on this menu are on the appetizer list. Don't skip over the chefs appetizer with creamy cheese, olives, herbs and ground walnuts! I also love the light but flavorful white bean soup with tomato broth and generous chunks of chicken.

    House of Kabob is a well-known Persian restaurant in South Nashville quite popular with the diverse…read morelocal population. They maintain an impressively enormous menu with just about every style of kabob on the planet! They also serve lamb shanks, gyros, and falafel among other options. The lamb is extraordinarily tender and pretty tasty, although the flavor isn't nearly as good as the best I've eaten in the Middle East. But I have unfairly high standards as a world traveler. The beef dishes are very good too, but again, not the best I've had. The service is fantastic with welcoming employees who make you feel right at home. House of Kabob is a worthy stop if you love Persian cuisine.

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