AVOID THIS LOCATION!…read more My family that resides in Clt started coming to this location because of the proximity to their house, but after this past visit on June 20th, none of us will ever be back again after the absolute awful service! And, as anyone knows, you can have amazing food, but if the people and service are terrible that can ruin any dining experience! We were sat in an almost empty restaurant just after 8pm; the waiter came to take our order and was very engaging initially. We were a party of 6, so we were going to order 4 diff apps prior to the mixed grill which is what we always get. We ordered the hummus, falafel (2 orders because only 6 come per order), baba ganoush, and beef sambousa. We were told they were "out" of the baba ganoush & sambousas cuz they would have to make them and it would take like an hr...this sounded odd cuz umm, don't you make all your food to order?? This immediately put both my stepmom (who is Moroccan) and myself off and we were actually going to leave, but we were introducing my brother's GF to this ethnic food style & him + my dad convinced us to stay, so we just added salad and lentil bean soups). We ordered drinks (the GF & I were the only ones that didn't order sodas; she ordered a pot of Karak tea for her + I to share & I ordered a sparkling water). After 10mins no drinks in sight we were like "ummm?" then at just over 15mins they brought us the apps but no drinks?!? The drinks came separately a few mins later...all except the tea. For $3 on the menu I expected a bottled sparkling water, instead I got flat water from the soda fountain. I told the waiter this and he said he'd try again and if it wasn't "sparkling" then what did I want to drink instead...I said just a filtered water w/lemon. We were missing an order of falafel (were told they only had the one order and would have to wait for the 2nd, so we just canceled it; again whyTF did they not have anything on the menu at 8pm on a Sat!?) and they only brought one basket of pita for the hummus; we asked for a 2nd basket. The lentil soup (my stepmom makes better at home) + salads were mid at best. 20mins later they bring the main course, but we still had not gotten the pot of tea we ordered nor did the guy ever come back w/my "sparkling" or plain water...we'd had enough of this horrible service & I went in search of someone (the place again was empty & I could not find our waiter or anyone anywhere). Finally I see this lady who had attitude (I have a sneaking suspicion she pretended not to understand english when convenient) when I asked WTAF was up w/my water & the tea! Again, another 10mins w/neither showing up at the table...we were also still waiting for the 2nd basket of pita, but it was moot as we'd already begun to eat the main dish...my stepmom went to the lady & spoke to her in arabic and was like "where is her water and where is her tea!?" the lady said she was sorry she didn't know we didn't get them (BS btw) that's when my stepmom asked to speak to the mgr. We also wanted to order Knfa for dessert, so my stepmom told the lady we were ordering 3 now since they were taking forever to get anything to us, and if they didn't bring them when we were done eating, we would not be paying for them. THAT part seemed to get through at least! Halfway (almost an hr at this point) through the meal they finally come w/my water and the pot of Karak tea. At this point we hadn't seen the male waiter who took our order initially; he shows up & is acting huffy (the audacity tbh!) & tries telling me he never said he'd bring a 2nd sparkling or reg water & when both me and my stepmom (cuz she was sitting next to me & heard the exchange called him out) he got all defensive & said "well I guess I misunderstood" so then we are like "why an hr for the tea?" "Wellll, that's how long it takes to make!" I called BS & told him if that was the case he should have told us that expectation when we initially ordered! He then goes "Well I had to go to storage to find it cuz we were out!" K, howTF is that OUR problem!? Just tell us that so we know what to expect!? No apology was made and we were not credited for the tea nor the $3 sparkling water which I never received. Also, received the Knfa (shockingly, right after the meal) but it was served w/o the pistachios it was supposed to come with. When asked for them, we were told they were "out"...because of course they were! Absolutely HORRIBLE staff and service here; the food was good tho, but when u have an experience like that it still leaves a bad taste!

Great food, great people, great service…read more I enjoyed the chicken kebab with yellow rice and lentil soup. Great stuff.

I've never had a bad meal here! The waiters will give you their best recommendations and explain…read moreanything you need on the menu. Highly recommend for any lunch or dinner for family or date!

Such flavor! Visited on a Friday evening around 6pm and we were seated immediately inside. Waitress…read morewas super attentive, friendly and efficient. Got their chicken sandwich with fries, lamb and shrimp skewers with rice and cauliflower. Everything tasted delicious and very flavorful. There lamb was not "gaemy" at all and very editable. You can tell they take pride in all their dishes as there were no complaints on anything. Cute little spot with seating indoors as well as patio seating. Great reasonable prices as well. By the time we left around 7pm, it was packed and there was a line waiting to be sat. Wouldn't mind coming back for lunch and trying other options.

Wow this was an amazing spot for lunch. Quick service, great people that had wonderful…read morerecommendations. The menu/BYO items were a little hard to follow but the staff was helpful with what was included and what was extra. Honestly wish there was one near me (we visited when we were in the southpark area), I would have it in a regular rotation!

I missed Yafo so much! I was so excited to go when I recently visited Charlotte. You get an amazing…read moreamount of food for the price. The kids meals are such a great deal if you're looking for something light. My fave is the rotisserie chicken, Mac and cheese and the Brussels sprouts. And the bread, amazing!

Excellent Food ! I Would use them again for a party !…read more They had everything ready as discussed and the food from the appetizers to the desserts was very fresh. Tanja

This is an order at the counter sit wherever kind of casual restaurant and the lively environment…read morereally exemplified how solid this restaurant is for lots of middle eastern people in charlotte. To start, The service was quick and the workers were very kind. I ordered the hummus and pita bread which comes served warm and the hummus is creamy and flavorful with a side of spicy green pepper and mayo which all complimented each other very well. I ordered the half chicken with yellow rice and while the flavor was unique and the rice was wonderful, the chicken was admittedly dry, which was a let down. The lentil soup on the side was creamy and had great flavor. On the flip side, my dad ordered the Greek salad with chicken kebab on top and that chicken was phenomenal with a great char and was super moist- I'll be sure to order this if I want chicken from here again. The salad was a very generous portion and came with loads of chicken, pickles, tomato, feta, olives, and the dressing was simple but paired perfectly- it was basically lemon juice and herbs. I also ordered the coconut-like cake (?) that they had on a side counter by the register where you can take as many slices as you want but I just took a pre portioned serving of 4 pieces. It was a mildly crumbly cake but it was incredibly moist with what I presume is a sweet syrup and coconut flakes on top. It was a great way to finish the meal. Overall, great food and would love to come back and try more menu items

I met a friend to catch up while I was in town, and this place was perfect for it! I depend on my…read morefriend to get me to the good spots, and she didn't disappoint with this choice. This bustling place has its own style that matches their unique name. I didn't drive, but there was parking outside the restaurant. Love: service (helpful, kind), lamb burger (seasoned well, filling), spicy feta (great flavor)

After a failed attempt to eat at another restaurant on Thursday night, we decided on Kid Cashew on…read morea whim and it turned out to be a most excellent decision! We ordered a whole mess of things, the vegan items being the Quinoa Stuffed Avocado, Impossible 'Burger' Gyro, and Hummus. My friends ordered a few non-vegan selections as well, and we of course sampled some of the cocktails. We were all VERY pleased with our selections. I suppose we didn't go into this with any particular expectations but we very happily devoured everything. And we remarked that Kid Cashew seemed so reasonably priced, compared to what we would expect to be charged for some of the items! I think Kid Cashew was probably the best value restaurant during our extended weekend in North Carolina, and it may have been my favorite meal! I think I would make a point to revisit Kid Cashew if I was ever passing through Charlotte again in the future!

I stumbled upon this place while on a work trip and looking for somewhere to stop for lunch, and…read moreI'm so glad I did! It's locally owned, and the owner has been there both times I've visited. He is incredibly nice, welcoming, and genuinely engaging with customers. They have really good drinks, and their lunch specials are hard to beat. I always love finding a locally owned spot with great food and an owner who clearly cares about the experience.

I finally stopped in to Hellenic and I'm so glad I did! It is located along South Blvd and when you…read morewalk in you immediately feel welcomed with nice service and beautiful warm decor. We started with their Calamari and Greek Bruschetta and they were a great start to our meals. Both were so tasty and fresh and I liked how the calamari wasn't too chewy. For our entrees we went with their Lamb Chops, Kebab Platter and Salmon Plate with a side Greek Salad. Everything was just amazing like this was a great re- introduction to the greek cuisine! Also our server Bess was really great! I will definitely be back!

I'm sorry, I was having the mansaf shakes, and attacked the plate before I remembered to take a…read morepicture, this is authentic mansaf like my mom cooks it, and the kababs are so good!!! They also plate the food nice. Thank you for making my day.

Good food Great service…read more Diner style The chicken beef and lamb is great. The gyros are delicious But I didn't like the tazikki sauce it tastes like ranch dressing

Great service and great food. It's a family owned gem in the Arboretum. A must try and worth the…read moredrive if you're looking for amazing food.

I ordered from here through our workplace lunch-box service. Everything arrived fresh and on time,…read morebut unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the flavors. I didn't want yellow rice, so I ordered the potatoes and cauliflower as my sides. The sides were $9 each, and the portions were very generous. However, both needed more seasoning or salt. The chicken, on the other hand, was a little too salty and had several burned pieces. I understand that some people enjoy charred chicken, but this was too much char for my preference. I also strongly prefer white meat and assumed the kebabs would be made with chicken breast, but they contained a mixture of white and dark meat. Garlic sauce is usually my favorite part when ordering from similar restaurants, but I did not enjoy the garlic sauce here. It tasted more like sour cream mixed with garlic, which was unusual and not what I expected. The cauliflower was also different from what I anticipated. I expected battered, fried cauliflower, but it appeared to be a large piece of plain cauliflower dipped directly into hot oil. There was also a significant amount of oil pooled at the bottom of the container. Overall, the portions were generous and the delivery was timely, but the flavors and preparation just weren't for me.

We visited at about 6:30 on a Friday without a reservation and were told it would be be about 2…read morehours until we could get a table for 3 (insane) but that we could sit at the bar right away. Thankfully we found three seats right next to each other and honestly things may have worked out better. The bartender was absolutely wonderful and gave great suggestions for cocktails based on your preferred spirit. We ordered a variety of plates to try a variety and while all were good, the top picks were the burrata, eggplant and steak skewers.

First time here. Loved the outdoor patio! The staff was very friendly. The best prosciutto I've…read moreever had. Loved their bread too. Shared order: PROSCIUTTO CARPACCIO ROASTED CARROTS My order: CHICKEN TAGINE (half) Loved it!!! Thought it was very flavorful. Loved the creamy sauce it came in. The spice blend was very unique, nothing I've ever tasted before. Friends order: GNOCCHI & LAMB Very good but WAYY too salty. Also, could have used some pepper WAGYU STEAK Very small portion, also the steak was extremely over cooked and over peppered. FYI -- the crispy potatoes are not a side they are a garnish on top, think small potatoes chip strips. This seemed more like an extra side of meat than something you order for an app or entree. Definitely not shareable and not enough for an entree either. Over all, would want to try this place again but I would hope that they have someone checking temperatures and regulating seasoning to make sure the entrees are better quality next time.

Deliciously prepared. Fresh ingredients…read more Quick & Friendly service. What more could you ask for?

Food very fresh! They are pretty expensive but worth it! It will make you never want to eat cava…read moreagain! Very flavorful