Small and very clean, almost hole in the wall kind of place in an old shopping center in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. Arabic music playing. Service is very friendly, and as quick as possible, considering that stuff seems to be made to order. I ordered a chicken kebab platter which comes over a bed of basmati rice, possibly with saffron. Whatever the rice tasted great and it wasn't dry like at a lot of places. The chicken was marinated in a tangy yogurt-spice mix, grilled and topped with a tahini sauce. Delicious! As sides I got mujadara and roasted vegetables which were also tasty. I'll be back for takeout for sure in the future.

Best falafel!! Ive been here four times and one time was just to buy like 15 pieces of falafel. All…read moreof their sides are vegetarian but are on the oily side. Other than the orzo salad and dips, I don't think i'd keep coming back for the rest of the sides. But you can't ever go wrong with the falafel. The wait for food is kind of long here but I don't really mind it. There's indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of parking. Never have had a problem with service.

Oh my god sooooo good. This is one of those places you feel like you're actually in the country in…read moreEurope. Everyone was Turkish the food was ridiculously accurate and delicious. It's not the typical American get in and get out which was kind of nice. Next time we go, I'm going to get all MEZZE because they were also amazing looking and we only got a chance to get a couple. We loved Baha!!

Phenomenal atmosphere for date night or family dinner. Service was beyond welcoming and made us…read morefeel at home. Tastiest place on Franklin in my opinion, food was delicious.

Great family business in Timberline shopping center. Place is very clean, has delicious…read moreMediterranean food and fast, friendly service. My son and I had the falafel and chicken shawarma wraps-both delicious and very fresh.

I love Mediterranean food so when I saw this place, we had to go inside and try it. I didn't…read morerealize it closed at 2:30pm until we spoke to the owner. It is a family owned restaurant, which I love. She politely said we could still order and eat inside. It was 2:00pm. We were the only ones inside the restaurant. It is decorated with items from Egypt. Paintings of pharaohs and pyramids. A few people came in to grab their to go orders. She explained that since the pandemic, they do more take out than dine in. We tried the hummus and pita, which was delicious. She mentioned their falafel was one of their best items, so I had to try it. It came with four pieces. They were piping hot and so good. I dipped them in the hummus. I also ordered the chicken kabab (marinated chicken with peppers, onions, and tomatoes over their homemade rice. I asked for no tomatoes and the beef shawarma plate with a Greek salad and tahini sauce. The food was good. I loved the Greek salad with big chunks of tomatoes. The chicken kabab (which she did explain did not come in a skewer) was a bit dry. I dipped it in the hummus. It lacked a bit of presentation. Something that took me by surprise was that we were given our food on paper plates, with paper cups and plastic forks, even though we were eating inside the restaurant. Not sure if it's the same for all lunch and/or dinner. The owner is very nice and I truly appreciated her letting us eat there even though it was close to closing hour. I took the rest of the hummus and pita to go so they could close at 2:30pm. Overall, great experience and good food.

Popped in to Cava for a late lunch and really enjoyed building my own bowl. Lots of good looking…read morechoices for toppings and proteins. I chose the grilled chicken and brown rice to start. The chicken was flavorful and not spicy. I added olives, tomatoes, cucumber and hummus and feta. The feta had a kick to it! I tried the the ceasar and loved it. We sat outside as it was beautiful out and there was shade. I'll be back to try a pita sandwich.

Fast casual place. Mediterranean bowls. Ordering is a bit…read moreconfusing. They have build your own or choose from menu items. Many options to select. Several are additional $ but the menu board is small. A typical bowl is $15+. For the price I was a little underwhelmed.

I'm a bit conflicted because on one hand- the food is pretty decent. The pita was great and the…read morekabobs were also good but on the other hand this place is a bit run down. It is very much a hole in the wall and I have passed this place many times not realizing it was even there. It was a little bit hard to find as well because its storefront is so small. Overall, the food was pretty good, the portion sizes were decent and I think my favorite part was probably the pita bread. The lady at the front was very nice and the service was quick late at night. However, the actual building itself needs a little bit of a cleanup or renovation. Walls with marks and stains, seats, whose cushions are slightly cut up or damaged Not sure I would necessarily be back again, but we had someone that had dietary restrictions and so that's why we came.

Haven't been able to eat all day after a bad experience at a local restaurant last night, so I was…read morereally prepared to just get Chipotle -- then I saw the picture of their Gyro. The picture alone looked amazing, so after reading their menu and some reviews I had to give them a try. Came in looking near picture perfect (look at that wrap!). It was seriously well constructed, which is something you really don't notice unless it's bad. First bite got a touch of everything and to my sadness, meh ‍. The bread was great, and really carried the whole sandwich (lolol). The veggies were bright and fresh, there was a phenomenal pickle (needed more), and the meat was alright. Classic seasoning on the meat, but so classic it just came off as generic. Now the make or break is always the sauce, and they smothered this mother in their house tzatziki. Where. Is. The. Garlic. I was so disappointed! Everything about it was great, but I swear to you there was no garlic added at all. I'd definitely be willing to give another menu item a try again, because the Gyro was tasty, just extremely generic.

This used to be the go to spot for some shawarma with fries. But the quality has gone downhill and…read morethe last time I went and brought food in person it was cold and had barely any meat. 3 years ago this place would have gotten a 4/5. Filipino food is subpar. The chicken skewers are the only think that gives this place an extra star from 1 currently even though it's almost always overcooked.

Local joint in a strip mall. I went for the filipino food of course. We ordered a few items and all…read morewere on par. If you are looking for pancit or chicken adobo and just need to get your fix, give it a try. I drove 25mins so not sure if I would go just for the food.

I have returned. For a fast casual lunch buffet, Falafel 54 is still solid. Most notably because…read moreit's one of the select few in the central NC region that offer a Mediterranean buffet. The buffet is vegetarian heavy, offering an impressive spread of fresh salads. From their perfectly cut tabouli, to their fattoush and cilantro salads, it's all tasty. Their crispy falafels are wonderful. The hummus options are crushing it too, like the jalapeño hummus. The true star of the show, however, might be their tzatziki sauce. It is exceptionally creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh ingredients. The dill and tangy flavor was quick to hit the tongue. It almost felt like a zap, and I loved it! The gyro meat, curry chicken and chicken kabobs were excellent. I kept loading up on the tzatziki sauce because it was too good! That sauce was amazing with the kabobs, the lentils, rice and salads! Great ambience and service.

Interesting place - almost a hole in the wall kinda buffet with Mediterranean food. Came in with my…read more25 y/o son. You pay then go to a very limited buffet. But, the food is tasty and we enjoyed all the selections. I recommend for a quick lunch - remember the hole in the wall comment ..... Don't recommend for small children and definitely not a date environment.

Food is decent, service is not good. Ambiance and overall environment is quiet and goodread more

Worst Greek Ive ever had . I ordered The chicken and lamb and salad . My chicken and lamb were both…read moreburt and tasted stale no flavor. My salad had no dressing . I would not even give my dog this food as scraps . I see lots of bad reviews so The owner needs to change his receipe and quality of food before you got out if business . We were staying at the hotel passing through so Not many places here open .

I ordered a gyro and fries to go, and overall it was just okay…read more The gyro had a good amount of meat, but it lacked flavor and didn't really stand out from other average gyros. Nothing bad, just nothing memorable. The fries were the bigger disappointment. They were plain, slightly soggy, and had no seasoning at all, which made them feel like an afterthought rather than a side worth ordering. Not a terrible experience, but not one that left me excited to come back. It was fine for a quick bite, just nothing that impressed. I ordered to-go so I cannot comment on the interior or the service inside the restaurant.

Really solid food for $8! I got this on the Too Good To Go app, and I was not disappointed. Decent…read moreportion, amazing flavors, the grape leaves were okay and I wished you'd get a whole pita instead of half. But nonetheless...would choose this over Chipotle or Chick-Fil-A any day of the week! Will definitely be coming back.

It's an international store but they need to evaluate their prices on general products.read more

Anyone been around to remember the days you had to cart yourself out to Raleigh to buy Arab /…read moreMiddle Eastern groceries? Long gone are those days thanks to this place! Excellent selection of Arab / Middle Eastern / Mediterranean / Asian goods. They have a great variety of both the standard staples, such as chick peas, bread, seasonings, yogurts, cheeses, frozen goods, and other raw or prepared ingredients, but also have more nuanced items you might not have seen in a long time had you grown up elsewhere and moved to the US. I don't have to go and order things online anymore. Additionally they have a butcher that has fresh meats that are also halal if you're Muslim. I haven't ever had their meats, and am not Muslim, but I know where to go if I need lamb or goat on special occasions. They don't really have produce beyond some shelf stable items, but that excluded, it's pretty much an oasis. Finally, the store is kept clean, well stocked, and organized. I've never been in there with items I need missing. They recently did a facelift on the front of the store and it looks awesome, very modern and inviting. The owners and their sons are super friendly, extremely kind, even offering to special order things I ask about, and are always in a helpful / cheerful mood! Would HIGHLY recommend stopping in to anyone looking for things they need, or just wanting to see what a Middle Eastern store looks like!