It is with a great pleasure to express my utmost experience at the SHANDEEZ GRILL RESTAURANT in…read moreAustin-TX. As always, we had a wonderful experience with the Quality of Food & Services... I have been going to this Restaurant for the past (9) Years. It is and has been a Family-Own Business, with a great consideration in maintaining a Clean & Friendly Dining-Environment, where you can feel comfortable to take your time to enjoy the Authentic Persian-Food with your Family & Friends... I also read quit many Positive-Reviews , and a few Negative-Reviews. Please keep in mind that, Persian-Food is way different to prepare, which takes time and time and effort to prepare... I highly recommend to provide a feedback, as I always do.... This is the only way, management would truly understand the Quality, Size, Amount, Smell, Cleanliness, Serving, anything and everything about their Products and Services. I hope you all enjoy the Persian-Food, as much as I do...

five of us were there for an hour crowded into a four person table, ordered 2 pots of hot tea, 3…read morecold drinks, and an appetizer. we received only the initial free naan with feta, radish, and mint; hot tea; and one bottled drink. we never even got ice water. the hostess told us about halfway through they were out of clean glassware and having trouble getting everything washed, but that was the only explanation we got until we decided to leave, when she said they were understaffed and the kitchen was focusing on online orders rather than the restaurant. the location was pretty and everything was clean and well-kept, but it was too warm, there was a strong glare from the unshaded windows, and it was very loud. it seemed mostly to be set up for family groups.

Checked the place out based on Yelp reviews and was absolutely floored. Clean space, friendly…read morestaff, quick service, and excellent food! We ordered the half order falafel with hummus, mint lemonade, lamb kabob platter, and beef kabob platter. Everything but the salad came in large Texas style portions. I requested the beef be cooked to medium and the temperature was perfect. Tips: Substitute the tahini in the kabob platters for tzatziki and request garlic sauce on the side. The garlic sauce enhances the flavor of rice.

Food is very good, service not so good... I can tell people…read morecome for the food alone. The place is nice and has a nice layout. However, I'll think about coming here again because I didn't feel a good vibe with the service. We had to go look for someone to show us the table even though the place was empty for early lunch. Then, to get drinks or even the order was a problem. It took so much longer than usual. Our waitress was rude, and seemed bothered that we showed up. Then someone else came as the waitress and she was preoccupied with other tables and barely checked on us. A regular lunch which would've been one hour became almost two because of the lack of service. My friend had to stand and look for someone to give us a box to take out the good we couldn't eat because it was getting late and also to get the check because No one came in to check on us at all. It was almost like pulling teeth to get a regular service let alone good service. Again, the food was really good, and that alone was the only positive.

Usta Kababgy is an excellent restaurant for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Austin, TX located…read moreon N. Lamar Blvd. The restaurant has well seasoned, charcoal grilled meats. The kebabs are the true highlight...juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. The portions are quite large as the hubs and I shared a wrap. We were sufficiently full after eating the chicken tikka wrap. Interestingly, the wrap came in a Shawarma King packaging with their contact phone number. So, I assume that Usta staff are sub-contracting from Shawarma King. Usta also has freshly baked bread and classic sides like hummus and rice paired with the main dishes. The restaurant has a homey, lived in feel. It has a few middle eastern artifacts sprinkled throughout the restaurant. The menu offers a wide variety of options, from Iraqi and Adana kebabs to shawarma and traditional Middle Eastern plates, so there are food items for both first timers and regulars who want to explore beyond the basics. They also serve flatbreads where you can have two different toppings. The food focus is on bold, traditional flavors rather than modern takes on middle eastern foods. On the desserts front, they have an assortment of desserts and several sections of ice cream. I had the baklava, which was surprisingly delicious...it was not eye-squinting sweet like a standard baklava. It was crunchy, flavorful, and had nuts that were substantial. Layla, my server, was so super sweet and welcoming. She pointed out that Usta provides its customers free tea. How cool is that? I cannot remember last time I received a free drink.

Usta Kababgy offers amazing charcoal-grilled Mediterranean food that provides authentic, "soul-fed"…read moreexperience that's hard to find elsewhere. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, suitable for a place nice enough for a family/friend gathering. The service is friendly and reassures wanting to provide an enjoyable meal. The standout here is the charcoal grill definitely must try. It's all fresh and top-tier.

Mezze Café has quickly become one of my favorite places in Austin. From the moment you walk in,…read moreyou're welcomed with genuine hospitality that makes you feel like more than just another customer. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfect whether you're stopping in for dinner, hookah, or a relaxing evening with friends. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything we ordered tasted authentic, the portions were generous, and the hookah was smooth, long-lasting, and expertly prepared. What truly sets Mezze Café apart is the people. The owners have clearly built a business around quality, hospitality, and taking care of their guests. The manager does an outstanding job making sure everyone feels welcomed and that every detail is taken care of. You can tell the entire team genuinely cares about the customer experience, and it shows in every interaction. It's rare to find a place that delivers exceptional food, outstanding service, and such a welcoming atmosphere all in one. I highly recommend Mezze Café to anyone looking for authentic Mediterranean cuisine, excellent hookah, and a team that truly values its customers. I'll definitely be back!

I gave 4 stars to give them the benefit of the doubt, but my actual experience felt closer to 2…read morestars. The main problem was the noise. The acoustics were very bad. The hardwood ceiling and the glass window in front of me seemed to amplify sound from every direction. I was with a group of six men, and none of us could hear each other. As the noise increased, every table seemed to raise its volume just to communicate, and it became painful. The food had a BBQ flavor, which was different for Mexican food. Some people may like that, but it was not what I expected. It was 4 star food. I think sitting outside would probably be much better.

Friendly service, and everything we ordered was delicious…read more Will definitely come back.

It's wild that this is coming out of a food truck!…read more We ordered the Special Grill to try most of the menu. Beef koobideh, chicken koobideh, barg kabob, kofta and veggie kofta. It came with saffron rice. It was a ton of food and everything smelled amazing when it arrived. The food tasted very fresh and was super appetizing. One of the meats was a little dry but overall they were all good. It's easily good for two people, maybe even three. But my favorite item was the Mix Roll. Fries, marinated grilled chicken and beef, boiled egg, veggies, white sauce, and chili sauce wrapped in bread. This thing was crazy good. Loved the thin bread. The chili sauce gave a little bit of spice to it but nothing too hot. Big enough that two people can easily split it. Food is halal and the menu leans Afghan Persian in style. The seasoning is a little different from what you usually find in other Persian places and in my opinion it is more flavorful. We ordered through Uber Eats and the food came pretty fast too.

My little son and I came for dinner here on Monday night…read more Firstly I will say parking is a bit hard to come here so I pre booked a spot in Vincent lot just so I didnt have to deal with circling around and it was only a 5 min walk away The restaurant as you approach it is so cozy and definitely gives you that ethereal lush feel The restaurant was buzzing and full on a Monday night. We had a reservation and the host sat us down immediately and was so friendly. Our server was there right away. Her service was just perfect ... friendly and not over the top. She was knowledgeable about the dishes and gave us suggestions. We had a mockingbird mocktail and my son a soda. The drink was perfect. We ordered the whipped feta, falafel and beef Lamb kefta. Everything came out really quickly. The falafel was absolutely delicious. The whipped feta was a hit with my son. The kefta was a little disappointing. A little bland and dry. I ordered the pannacotta my son the chocolate chocolate cake. I absolutely loved mine with the sorbet on top. My son loved his cake. Atmosphere wise the restaurant is beautiful and cozy and grand but the only complaint would be the music was too loud and it was hard to hold a conversation. For me it doesn't match a nice restaurant but rather a bar concept I would say it was great service and great food

Good food as always, but pretty mid service. My wife and I have been here a number of times and…read morealways really enjoy our meal at Aba. But this most recent time we came for lunch left us with a bit of a sour taste in our mouth. Everything started out strong, the waitress was super engaging, and attentive. Food was really tasty (as always), and came out quickly. As we started to get to the middle and end of our meal thats when things started to go down hill. The waitress didn't come by to refill our waters, I had to ask the staff. And then we were sitting around for about 30 minutes to ask for boxes, and even the check. I am not entirely sure what happened to the server, maybe they got distracted or got busy. But Aba is an expensive meal, and I expect more from this kind of establishment.

Amazing service here. Their bread with the dipping oils is other worldly. Everything I've tried has…read morebeen amazing. Great portions for price. Don't be fooled by the outside this place is 10/10

Our family was visiting Austin just as a winter storm was approaching. There was a freezing drizzle…read morein the morning but most of the afternoon was dry and the temperature was dropping. A lot of places were closing early so that staff can stay home until the storm passed. As such, we struggled to find restaurants with dine-in option. Thankfully our local friend suggested Kabobzi and we had a very pleasant late lunch. Our friend had the chicken shawarma pita sandwich whereas our family shared the lamb kebab platter with hummus, salad, and rice. It was plenty of food because it was a late lunch and we wanted to save space for dinner. The lamb was tender and flavorful. The complimentary pita bread was fresh, soft, and fluffy.

Went here for lunch and it tasted great! The inside was amazing and the food was fantastic and the…read moreservice was excellent. We ordered the Kalubi Palow, Mantu Dumplings, and Karahi. The tea was solid as well. The naan was fluffy and the meat was flavorful. Will be back next time I'm in Austin.

As soon as I walked in, it was dark kind of warm and it looks like the inside needs to be updated a…read morelittle bit of facelift done to it, including the menu. I thought the waitress was very nice. We ordered the Tika Kabob and the Shamik Kabob rice. I think the kebabs both have good flavor. I like the lentils and the rice. I really thought everything had good flavor to it. The only thing I would say is they don't offer you water and you have to buy bottled water or bottled drinks. Also, it's pretty warm in here. I would get it as takeout . I am definitely coming back. The only other thing I would add is definitely check your receipts. They overcharged us by a lot and they ask you do you want your receipt and if you don't take it you won't know that you're overcharged.