In 2018,2019 Yafo was one of my favorite spots in Charlotte and I'd drag everyone there any chance I got- it's truly sad how bad the quality of the food has gotten. Nothing is anywhere near as good as it used to be- the chicken is always dry, the falafel is underwhelming, the feta and the pickles and the beets just literally all the ingredients have obviously gotten much cheaper. Two stars bc the Mac & cheese still hits, but it's the only reason I'd go there now, read more

This is so full of good stuff! All of their ingredients are fresh. I always get the hummus bowl. Their purple cabbage slaw is nice and sweet. I got to meet the chef so YAFO has a special place in my heart. This one is conveniently located in southpark. Parking can be a hassle but so so worth it. read more

YAFO Kitchen - Shawarma Pulled Chicken, Hummus, Purple Cabbage Slaw - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Holy moly did Yafo blow me away. It's got a pretty good rep around town but oh MAN did it live up to the hype. The scene: 1:30pm on a Saturday. The place is PACKED. WE stood in line for about 10 minutes. There are lots of tables, the patio was under construction but it didn't look long term so I'd expect it'll be open again soon. The first person who helped us in line was very friendly, the second didn't give a dang about anything. Alas. I couldn't stop piling things onto my plate. I did half hummus/half salad bowl (I personally think getting a hummus bowl would just be too much hummus). I got falafel, beets, slaw, mediterranean salad, and brussels sprouts on top. Everything looked so good I would have gotten it all if I thought I could eat it all. The food: It's seriously so fresh. EVERYTHING was good. The brussels were particularly delectable. Really blew me away. The lemon dressing was refreshing. The hummus was great. The not-actually-pita that they give you is gooey and warm and amazing. A vegetarian paradise, for sure. I will be back to Yafo SOON to try those delicious-looking potatoes and everything else that i didn't yet have. So good. read more

YAFO Kitchen - Salad/hummus bowl with falafel, slaw, and Brussels sprouts - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Normally we love Yafo but recently our food experience has gone down hill. First, it was annoying that they were taking care of pick up orders instead of the people in the restaurant, especially when we had an infant with us. But anyway, the pita portions were cut in half, and also felt wrinkly? Like they sweated and got wet. The curried corn looked like it had been sitting out and tasted like that as well. The Mac and cheese which is usually so creamy and delicious, was dry and cheese less even though they had us wait for a fresh batch. The 3 sides of sauces were not even filled... which was disappointing for a big bowl. The chicken was still great, as was the bowl even though it was lacking in tzatziki. Overall, we did not get what we paid for and are extremely disappointed. read more

YAFO Kitchen - Cheeseless mac - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We Love Yafo! Heathy and fast and soooo good!! We go often and it's a family favorite.

Wow! This is something different in the Charlotte area. Husband and I always love getting halal food when we go up to NYC and so when we saw this place we thought we'd give it a try. Went to the mall and had to drop off an item for a family friend. Her husband and her are both foodies and she remembered we told her we love halal food and would love to try other Mediterranean foods. She bought us two bowls to go from here. One was hummus with all the pretty color toppings and the other was a rice/lamb bowl. Both were delicious!! I will be coming back to have it as a sit down meal. read more

YAFO Kitchen - The hummus bowl with shredded lamb on top. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food is so good I always look forward to coming here and I live pretty far away so this is a special occasion place.

Yafo is the perfect place to go if you're wanting authentic Mediterranean food. It's set up like Moes or Chipotle where you choose all the toppings you want in your bowl. You have a base of hummus, couscous or salad and theN get a choice of both food and hot toppings. The hot toppings are $0.99 for each scoop you add but they are very generous with all of their portions. One bowl could easily feed two people or leave one person with left overs for an extra meal or two. If you don't want to build your own bowl they do have a few hot entree options too. It's the perfect place to go for both vegetarians and meat eaters because there's more than enough options for all dietary preferences. I definitely plan on going back but trying something new. read more

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Take out was great and efficient. I can walk to this YAFO and my usual 1/4 children breast and two sides. Place to go for healthy food....... read more

Don't know how you expect to eat a hummus bowl with no silverware or napkins!! I Was running short on time and ordered curbside and the guy who answers the phone was rude about bringing my food out. My bowl was sloppy and not put together well either. The pita is not what I remember or fresh. My friends Israeli hot chicken sandwich was also dry and not worth the hype or price. Thanks for making me run back out to get silverware after getting to my office for lunch. Just a bad overall experience.... read more

Chipotle + rainbow + South Park = YAFO! Looking for a colorful, healthy, vegetarian-friendly, fast-casual dining experience? Make your way to Yafo and go home happy. My sister's family was in town from NY and with my nephew's limited food options (allergies and no meat), Yafo was the perfect place to meet my cousin for lunch. We all enjoyed the big window displaying the laffah bread-making process and individually made our way down the assembly line with our meals. The fresh juices (cucumber mint lime, lemonade, watermelon lime) were in full view of the cashier, so it was easy to order something besides water and on a return trip I'll certainly grab a cookie. I went for a half and half bowl (lettuce and bulgar) and the guy behind the counter had plenty of personality, which made assembling my bowl more fun than normal. Everyone else eating with me for lunch enjoyed their meal and the service was both fast and friendly. Strong work Yafo. read more

YAFO Kitchen - Half and half bowl with chicken and beets - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food is decent but I felt like I was in a high school cafeteria line with food scooped and plopped into your bowl. The "add-on" items are mixed in with the "included" ones so you really don't know how much your meal is. Not for me read more

Yes, I am an idiot for ordering from the wrong store. No I didn't necessarily expect you to correct my error. But, I certainly didn't expect you to simply shrugged your shoulders and walk away while I was in the middle of a sentence. read more

Love. Love. Love. This place gives you fast friendly service with healthy options. It's an extensive menu but you can make it your own. I arrived on Saturday morning when they opened. No wait and I got a full run down of how they operate! I decided to get a BYOB. They didn't have the rice ready so I opted for couscous as my base with tabouli, feta, chick peas, olives and shawarma chicken. My goodness. Everything was so good! I loved all the flavors and how things went so well together! Add to that the yummy laffa bread and they have a new fan! read more

YAFO Kitchen - BYOB with chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I know this is blasphemous, but after my first visit to Yafo, I wasn't crazy about it. I went right at noon on a weekday and ordered one of their "pre-set," signature bowls because, quite frankly, I was freakin' overwhelmed by the entire experience. From the minute I parked, I was confused... I tried to enter from a side door (right beside where I parked) but couldn't get in. Cue the hunt for the magic door. Once inside, I was greeted with a monstrously long line and super confusing menu. I wanted to ask the employees what they recommended, how all this Mediterranean magic worked, etc. but felt rushed because of the 20+ people waiting in line behind me. So, anyways. I ordered the Yafo Shawarma Bowl. It was OK. Nothing amazing. Nothing awful. I had to wait with tray in hand for a couple minutes until a table opened up. Faced another line to get a drink from the serve yourself fountains. I left not entirely impressed. I say all that to highlight what a pleasant surprise my 2nd visit today was! Wanting to avoid the crowd, I showed up at 11:30am. Scored a parking spot right out front of the magic door. Things already looking up! When I walked in, there were a couple patrons seated, eating already and only one person in line. Happy day! I wandered up to the counter and stood, staring at the menu for a few minutes. It was so un-crowded, I even had time to stop and watch them making fresh Pita bread to the right of where you start your order. When I was finally ready to order, I was able to ask all sorts of questions as I built my own bowl! What do you prefer -- the cous cous or the rice? Can I have hummus AND babaganoush? Are those pickled onions? (They're sumac onions, btw.) What spices are in the beef? (They gave me a sample to try!) What sauce should I get? Yep. I was THAT girl but I regret nothing! Now that I've been able to take the time to get to know the concept and all the options, I'm in love with Yafo! My bowl was SO good and SO filing. And, let's talk about that pita for a minute! Soft and warm, buttery and salty. So delish! My creation was pretty pricey at $16 with a fountain drink. Service was so friendly, I felt obligated to leave a tip, too which brought my lunch total to $20. Don't get me wrong, the flavor and freshness is worth it, but I won't be able to afford to make Yafo a regular lunch spot at that price point. And, that makes me a little sad. I'm happy to have discovered the secret to Yafo -- get there early and make your own bowl, taking the time to ask questions your first visit or two -- and looking forward to many future visits when I'm in the mood to splurge a little! read more

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First of all I have frequented this business many times since they opened but this is the first time I put pen to paper on my thoughts about this restaurant. The food is always great! They give you plenty of food and have plenty of healthy selections. The schnitzel baguette I ordered today was so satisfying I wanted to sing (and I can't sing!) They make their own bread every day so it's guaranteed to be fresh. The schnitzel was crispy on the outside with well seasoned tender chicken inside. Plus you can have any condiments you want. This place is definitely a family friendly restaurant. People bring their kids who have so much fun ordering their own food. I have to say the line sometimes moves slow but it will give you time to plan your meal especially if you want to order "build your own bowl". read more

I'm picky about Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants. I'm Persian and I've had people rave to me about Mediterranean and Middle Eastern places multiple times and I'd ALWAYS be disappointed when I tried them. They were always a waste of money and I'd leave thinking eating at my parents' house is way better than that place. Well, I came to the conclusion a long time ago that no restaurant is better than Mom and Dad's house, but Yafo Kitchen comes in second place! I'm so glad I listened to all the rave reviews and tried it today. I went at 3:30 to get takeout and there were more people sitting there eating than you'd normally find at a restaurant at that time. There was no one waiting in line and the man behind the counter was helpful and excited when I said it was my first time eating there. He made me two samples of tahini and lemon herb vinaigrette. I wish I had tried the hummus also, but I completely forgot about it. I liked the tahini, but the lemon herb vinaigrette was just ok and I didn't order it. I ended up building my own bowl with a base of Cumin Jasmine Rice, Tzatziki spread, Tomato, Cucumber. Tabbouleh, Purple Cabbage Slaw, Feta Cheese, Chickpea & Roasted Pepper Salad, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Shawarma Chicken and Tahini just on the Shawarma Chicken. The bowl was so yummy! I asked for more feta cheese twice and I appreciated not getting any sass or side eye from the employee about my triple feta, which was so worth it. My bowl was so ridiculously big that I couldn't figure out what was in the bowl that I didn't like since there was so much food. I think it was the tabbouleh or the purple cabbage slaw. I'm all about getting multiple meals out of takeout and I definitely did with this bowl. You also get a side of pita bread (something else I'm picky about since I'm Middle Eastern) and it was delicious. The base of cumin jasmine rice was good too and it definitely didn't taste like boxed rice - I'm sure they use a rice cooker! The rave Yelp reviews and a recommendation from a friend who said I had to get it made me order the greek yogurt mac & cheese, which was some of the best mac & cheese I've ever had! I highly recommend everyone try it. I'll never go back to Yafo Kitchen again without ordering it. I can't wait to come here again and try out more items on the menu, especially the falafel and hummus. This place is a little pricier than Chipotle as a takeout option, but is well worth it! I'm excited they are opening another location this summer. read more

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When in Charlotte, you must try Yafo Kitchen. It's fresh. It's delicious. BUILD YOUR OWN BOWL! read more

YAFO Kitchen - rice/cous cous with shawarma, falafel, and the works - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great place for on the go or eat in Mediterranean deliciousness. Specially loved the hummus. Appreciated the wine and beer selection as well as reusable dishes for eat in. The Mac and cheese is to die for ... so perfect. Def a place we'd return to any time! read more

Absolutely favorite restaurant. Every is nice, healthier option & fast! Got a BYOB bowl and filled it up. Lasted for 2 meals. I accidentally ordered from the wrong location and the manager was so nice and I was able to remake my order. I appreciate the kindness. read more

This was our first visit to Yafo Kitchen. As newbies, we knew going in that this was a "fast casual" restaurant, but we were a bit bewildered by the menu and ordering process. After staring the menuboard for awhile, we finally stepped up to the counter and confessed that this was our first time and we needed a little guidance. Put simply, imagine a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern version of Chipotle. It made it easier for me to think of it like that. We each ordered the bowl and then walked down the line, deciding what ingredients we wanted in it. They do have pre-designed bowls and entrees, but they cost just as much as building your own, so you may as well get what you want. I built my own, starting with a combination of rice and bulgar and then topped it with a variety of veggies and flavors, finishing with a "protein" of Shawarma chicken. The combination of flavors was amazing. I loved every bite, and it was definitely very filling. As for drinks, they have a soda machine, but they also offer 3 types of juices, which reminded me a bit of the offerings at Viva Chicken (but you can get free refills at Yafo). I tried the cucumber/lime/mint. It was delicious. For a "fast casual" restaurant, it's a bit on the high end for pricing, but you do get good quality food, and seemingly lots of it. We spent $30 on a meal for two. There's a place on the bill for tipping, which is normally a huge pet peeve of mine. I didn't mind giving a little extra because the first employee we encountered did a great job of explaining how everything works. Still...these employees I'm sure aren't getting the standard $2/hour server pay. They're also not bringing my food TO me. But I digress... We got there around 8:30 or so, and they were closing at 9:00 (which seems a bit early). They were still pretty jam-packed by the time we were leaving, just before 9:00. Before that, after we sat down to eat, we observed one seemingly disgruntled employee, already turning off the juice machines and getting buckets ready to empty them out. My partner had already had a grumpy encounter with him when he was trying to get his drink; the employee was standing in front of the drink area blocking everyone's way, not really doing anything at all. He was also the same employee who grumpily took the plates away from our table. I said "thank you," but it went without response from Mr. Grumpy Pants. Look, I'm sorry you're at work, dude, and it's obvious you want to get out of here the way you're closing up shop while there are still a lot of customers in the restaurant, but if you're unhappy with your job, find a new one. Despite this one employee, everything seemed to run pretty smoothly at Yafo and everyone else seemed happy we were there. I'm definitely a fan, and we'll be back. p.s. It looks like Yafo gets its name from a former (ancient) city of west-central Israel on the Mediterranean Sea. read more

YAFO Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Recently got food delivered and tried the chicken schnitzel. Excellent, fresh, and flavorful. Who woulda thunk that a Middle Eastern restaurant would nail a German staple so perfectly? read more

I loved it! It is a "fast healthy food" place. You create your own plate, and if you don't mind paying a little extra, ypu can have all the items in the menu in the same bowl. The restaurant is located in a very nice area, surrounded by many stores and other restaurants. I had a couscous bowl with hummus, falafel and basically all the veggies they had, and it was very good and fulfilling. All the ingredients were very fresh, and the hummus was full of flavor. Did I mention the awesome bread???? You will want more than one. It is freshly baked the bread in house so you get it warm, (you can actually see the process through the window) and it is the perfect side for the bowls, and I am guessing that the wraps are amazing too. It is buttery, but not greasy... They also offer different healthy teas. I really enjoyed this place. Will come back for sure! read more

YAFO Kitchen - I made my own bowl: Cuscus, hummus, chickpeas, tomato and cucumber salad, onions, broccoli and falafel! - delish! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Portions are really large A lot of options on the menu Look at menu online before you go in as it can be a bit overwhelming the first time You may want to consider splitting a meal With all of that said - the food was very fresh and tasted great. You can watch the bread being made. A lot of salad options. The specialty teas are a bit pricey but healthy and very good. The dessert where very good. read more

Often visit here and I like the Chipotle kinda set up.But must admit you have to patiently wait in line. Almost everytime I have been here ,there is a line- be it weekdays lunch or early dinner.My observation is the Kitchen can have extra help! I have mostly been waiting on falafal and fried cauliflower. These are my favorites and each time I ordered I have had extra wait time. They have several options to choose from or build you own bowl. It's a little pricey but good food. Overall good! read more

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One of my favorite lunch places! Food: My go to order is build our own bowl - 1/2 rice 1/2 springs with hummus, all the topping options are good and fresh, and add chicken. This place never disappointment with the quality and consistency of the food. Price: $$ (about $12) Interior: Clean and lively Service: Excellent Overall: of course! Everyone needs to try it at least once, but I'm warning you - you will be craving it at least once a week. read more

I went to Yafo Southpark for the last time tonight. The line was very slow, the 4 people ahead of me ordered food that at 7:15 they were somehow out of all ready. My order was just sitting there, waiting for the the orders to be finished. The couple in front of me told me to go around them since they didn't think their food would be ready anytime soon. Gratefully I took their offer and went to pay. The guy running the register refused to ring me up. Told his coworkers that I could not "bully" him. I told them to never mind, and I left without the food I had patiently waited almost half an hour for. I know food service is hard, I did it all through school. I didn't deserve to mistreated by someone with a chip on their shoulder. There are just too many options in Charlotte to come back for more of what's being delivered by this crew. A job at the DMV seems to a better fit for this individual. read more

Nice restaurant . Was crowded for weekend lunch . It's chipotle style mediterranean restaurant . We ordered the shawarma chicken bowl and it was awesome to eat on a lovely spring afternoon . We also got the cucumber mint juice whuch my husband loved ! He even asked me to get mint to try making at home and he is not a fan of mint ! So I could tell he loved that juice! Portion sizes are huge and we packed the leftovers . Prices are reasonable ! I would definitely visit again especially since it's in the South Park area which we visit most often . read more

I wanted to love this place so much given the food selection, but my first impression on Monday was less than ideal. My mom and I popped in right before the lunch crowd - having never been there I understood the concept, but was unsure of what to order. I felt as though the staff was slightly aggressive (pre-rush) with taking my order. The gentleman handling the meat additions was extremely rude - not acknowledging us for an extended period of time and just genuinely not engaging in a friendly way. Despite it being before the rush they were out of Kofta and was told it would be 5 mins I declined as I didn't want to hold up the line. I believe this ordering system would be much easier if staff offered friendly suggestions and didn't slow down the process my demanding answers or ignoring customers. I might try this place again, but improvements need to be made in regards to customer service and providing menu clarity. read more

Service was HORRIBLE!!!! I had a carry out order I stood at the take out counter for 5 minutes before a employee acknowledged me and completely looked over my order when I said something long story short bad food terrible service read more

Hands down, my favorite restaurant in Charlotte. I'm here all the time (and it makes me kinda happy that the staff seems excited to see me, too)! I'll admit, I was totally overwhelmed the first time I went into YAFO. I felt like such a Mediterranean newb. Thankfully the staff were more than happy to explain the menu and ordering process to me! (PRO TIP: For your first time, try going during a slow period so that you don't feel rushed by the long line!!) The basic idea is that you can build your own bowl, salad, or wrap. The price for that is $8.99. Most of the toppings are free to add, except proteins and hot toppings, like their Brussels sprouts and potatoes. To get the most bang for your buck, load up on free toppings!! If you're unsure about your decision-making skills, just go with a Signature Item. All you've gotta pick is whether it's a bowl or a wrap. My personal favorite is the bowl (without olives), but I think the most popular one is the Yafo Shawarma bowl! Oh, and if you're wondering what the heck a "mezze" is, it's just their fancy word for "side." You can make anything into a side at Yafo. The best mezzes are the Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese and the Rotisserie Potatoes, though! read more

This place is great. Fast service and delicious fresh food. This is a fast casual concept restaurant. You go through the line which looks long but goes super quick. Outdoor and indoor seating options. Husband said top 5 Mac & cheese he's had! It was a Greek yogurt Mac & cheese with shells covered in cheesy goodness. Amazing! I had a wrap which was delicious but kept spilling on my hands, next time I'll get a bowl less messy and still comes with pita bread. It's affordable for what you get and all the food is filling. Currently they have seasonal beet hummus which is so good! read more

This place beats Cava, Karios, and Tazikis by a mile. Great prices and you get a ton of good food. Highly recommend.

This place is absolutely amazing. A friend recommended it to me as a "Greek style chipotle" and I've been told that lines go out the door on the regular. They have different base for bowls: hummus, rice, couscous, etc. I asked if I could get a 3/4 rice, 1/4 hummus base and the employee was very chill about it. Then, because toppings are unlimited, I got it with cucumber, tomato, the cucumber-tomato salad, beets, feta, red cabbage and sweet onion. All the veggies were sauced in some way where if you ate any of them separately they would be flavorful! I praise the onions because I usually dislike red onions, but the vinegar covered up the tanginess super well. I got pulled lamb as the meat, which honestly reminded me of a sweeter pulled pork. The price is a bit expensive so next time I will probably get chicken. Lastly, I got the mac and cheese (I heard it is made with yogurt)? which is super rich and has a slight crunchy texture because of the breadcrumbs but gives it that baked comfort food feel. I wasn't sure what sauce to get so another employee recommended the orange dressing, similar to chipotle mayo, and told me that it was good to dip mac and cheese in (the mac and cheese is tasty on its own but the flavors do go together). Lastly, as if I hadn't gotten enough food already- it comes with naan! I got a basil strawberry lemonade to top which was refreshing- the basil makes it taste more herbal. All in all, I love the concept of the bowl, but it fills you up super fast and there's a lot going on because all the veggies are flavorful in their own way. My advice would be to have a balance of densely flavored sides and refreshing ones (i.e., the beets.) The restaurant runs pretty efficiently as well, I think there's customers like me that don't know what the menu items are which can slow down the line a bit. But the employees are super helpful with recommendations and I appreciate the service! Definitely not to be missed out on when you go to Charlotte- it hasn't expanded past CLT but I heard there's 3 locations in the city already! read more

YAFO Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Yafo is a food lover's paradise. As a huge fan of anything in bowls, and particularly buddha/power bowls, I knew this would be my spot. We stopped in on a Saturday evening and there was a great vibe to it. It's been on my bucket list for a while. Some of my favorite parts: - Build your own bowl (you can get certain toppings, like grains, hummus or tzatziki, vegetables, olives, chickpeas included automatically). It's a great way to try a little bit of everything! There is an upcharge for other toppings, such as beets, avocados, cheeses, falafels, and other meats/proteins. - They are very generous with portion sizes - They have some fantastic dressing combo's. My favorites were the mint vinaigrette and the tahini. - Everyone is friendly, tables are clean, service is great My only complaint would be the location of the bathroom. It is extremely inconvenient to get to, and difficult to navigate around the ordering line to walk to the bathroom, which is in the far back corner of the restaurant. Everything else was fantastic and the service was top notch. We had two managers come check on us to ensure we had everything we needed and someone took our tray away immediately after sitting. read more

YAFO Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Israeli food in Charlotte. Customize your food and lots of veggies. Has a location next to Barnes and Noble with off street free parking.

WOW, Yafo is absolutely delicious. I'm ashamed, sad, and embarrassed that it took me over a year of living in Charlotte before I ate here, but now I know...and I will return! I ordered a rice bowl. I must say - it's a little confusing that Yafo even has a menu posted on the wall. It's kind of like Subway (gross) or Chipotle in that you watch your food being assembled as you go down the line, so you order as you go. I'm not sure why a menu exists except maybe to make suggestions. My rice bowl was assembled as I progressed down the line, which moved quickly thanks to their quick and friendly staff (Hi Ben! You're the best!), and every addition to my bowl made it more and more delicious. From the rice to the falafel, to the garlic sauce - it all mixed together to create an insanely delicious and healthy (sure, why not?) meal. It'd be awesome if Yafo could make a gluten-free version of their ridiculously yummy-looking pita bread, but the boyfriend was more than happy to eat my gluten-ous version that came with my bowl. We will definitely be back very soon, and I'll be counting down the days until the new location opens down the street from me in Dilworth! read more

I am soooo in love with Yafo! This place is really incredible!! Frank Scibelli, the man behind such places as Mama Ricotta's and Midwood Smokehouse has done it again! The recipes and menu were created by Chef Einat Admony (who has 3 NYC restaurants and a food truck). The actual execution of this deliciousness is taken care of by Executive Chef Shai Fargian (also Israeli) - he even stopped at our table during our meal to make sure everything was to our liking - pretty cool! Everything is made in house and fresh (local and organic ingredients) including the Laffah Bread and Falafel - both of which are incredible by the way! Laffa is kind of like pita but better - and when it's fresh from the oven - whoa! The falafel, I dare say is perfect - not oily/greasy, great crunch, great flavor!! You can order a grain bowl or a wrap with anything from shawarma to lamb. We ordered a chicken shawarma bowl to split and a tray of 5 Mezze (side dishes). Everything was amazing. You can choose from hot or cold Mezze. We tried pickled vegetables, brussel sprouts with dates, Israeli Couscous, roasted cauliflower and beets with pistachios and goat cheese. I would eat anything off the menu - it's just all so well done that it is mind boggling! House made teas with different flavors and flair - about eight local beers on tap including - OMB, Triple C and Birdsong! I can't even remember what color the chairs/booths were or if there was any artwork on the walls! That's how much attention you'll be giving the food!!! read more

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Seriously cannot recommend this place enough. The food is always fresh, tastes amazing and their customer service is elite. Every single employee is kind and always sits through my million questions. HUGE portions so you definitely get you money's worth. Thank you so much Yafos for an amazing and healthy lunch!!! read more

Everything here is delicious. Yafo was already one of my favorites, but now that my new store is just across the parking lot it's become an almost daily stop. The bowls are yummy but so is the chicken salad in an avocado...also the cauliflower. So yummy and consistent. read more