The food and service were both excellent. Amazing, fresh ingredients. You sure don't leave hungry.

VERY impressed with Zooroona. Being from New York and having spent a lot of time in the Middle East and around the Mediterranean, I know my cuisine. Who knew this spot in the middle of Kalamazoo makes some awesome food?! Well done! I came for a private event that had a buffet which was great because I got to sample a bunch of food, and EVERYTHING was good. Huge shoutout to the rice pudding dessert because it was amazing. Inside is beautiful and the decor is really cool, staff is great too! read more

I've been a fan for a long time and when it comes to dinner and a belly dancing show, it's even cooler! The food is predictable but fantastic in every way and I'm also a big fan of the atmosphere. From the salad, to the soup, to every entree I've tried; I'd eat here anytime! Just give me a reason. read more

My friend brought me here for my bday dinner. The atmosphere was really fun and inviting and really went with the Mediterranean vibe. We sat on the patio which was so cute with vines and decorations. The music and smells of the spices made us feel like we were really there. We were both extremely excited, however once we got the food we were slightly disappointed. Everything else was on point except for the actually food. It lacked the flavor we were expecting with Mediterranean food and all the smells in the air. It definitely wasn't bad but wasn't great. Overall still a nice experience. read more

Zooroona - Birthday dessert - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

The restaurant is so incredibly beautiful, I was shocked when I walked in. Beautiful lanterns hanging from the ceiling, private rooms with curtains, fresh plants everywhere. The waitresses we had were both very sweet and made me feel comfortable. We got drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and literally everything we ordered was incredible. The main quality of the food is very complex flavors, and it's not too spicy. I'm surprised this place isn't more popular. read more

Zooroona - Spiced Beef with Figs - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Very good food! Love everything I've had from this place and the inside is beautiful!

Visiting town and searched for a quick lunch place- I was not looking for a fried up, pub-style lunch. Zooroona popped up, fitted in an unassuming strip mall. We ordered the dolma (grape leaves), tabbouleh salad, hummus with beef shwarma, mango lassie, and limonada. Servers were kind and attentive, food was quick and fresh (nothing soggy), flavors were great. Overall, good fresh mediterranean food at a great price. read more

Zooroona - Small Tabbouleh salad, dolma, hummus with beef shwarma, mango lassie, limonada - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Excellent food; atmosphere a little exotic and fun. Service is typically very good. Prices are fair for the great food.

We had takeout for dinner this evening, it is now top of our favorite lists. My husband got the chicken shawarma, I ate his veggies which were incredible. Along with that I got lentil soup & the Veggie rice. Both were vegan which is hard to find in the area. Some of the best food we've had in a while. Absolutely recommend read more

Excited to try this before a concert. We made reservations a few hours before (the website allowed it) but it was Mother's Day so it was understandably busy and our reservation had not been looked at. People walking in after us also with reservations were turned away. We were seated at 7pm and no one was seated after that. Even though there were empty tables. The smells were amazing. The service was slow so we ordered everything right away. Some (not all) appetizers arrived but we had no silverware, no bread. So that was sent for. After quite a long time with appetizers, we were asked if we wanted the bill. But we had 3 entrees and an additional appetizer we were still waiting for. By this time over an hour had gone by. It was at this point, the manager informed us that the kitchen was down two staff members. Had he told us this earlier, we could have gone elsewhere so that we could get to the concert on time. He offered a 50% discount. They were out of one dish so that was reordered and we received the rest of our food very quickly. By this time, there were only about 10 tables seated in the restaurant. In the end, we only received at 20% discount but we needed to go. The vegetarian sampler and the bread dipping spices were very good. Everything else was just fine. If you go on a high traffic day, I'd suggest you ask about the staffing level and make sure you have no where to be. read more

Great food nice atmosphere just wish they took care of leftovers like box them up like saffron does that is only difference

Ordered a chicken and shrimp dish, both were so unbearably overcooked I could not finish. Others at my table were also not satisfied with their food. The only reason for 2 stars instead of 1 star was the interior design was very nice, and the staff was very friendly. read more

Food was amazing. Stellar service. Beautiful ambiance. Will be sure to return anytime I'm in Kalamazoo.

Liked the food and good service but knocked off a star because of their "promo". We got sent a $25 promo for the restaurant. Not a single thing on the promo said anything about minimum amounts. When we paid we were told it had to be a minimum of $100 in sales. Technically, they cannot do that and add an undisclosed restriction. We didn't push it, paid and left. But we won't be influenced by any promo in the future and will remember that this happened. Sad note after a good meal, good server and a cool place read more

Was here a couple of times many years ago. Now I'm back in Kalamazoo and this is THE BEST (if not only) lace for GOOD Middle Eastern food.

LOVE the food here! Dishes we've ordered have had really good flavor. The service has been pleasant as well. They've got a lunch menu which gives you a very decent portion and good selection to choose from. Dinner has happy hour which is half off apps. They've got a garlic sauce that is great that comes with your lunch and some dinner plates. The decor when you step in makes you feel you're in another country! They really went all out in transforming the environment for you. There is outdoor seating as well which is great when weather permits. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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So glad I stumbled upon this gem! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and AMAZING Food! My compliments to the chef, as that was the best lamb shank I have ever had. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

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Just had my first date night out, now that I'm fully vaccinated, and Zooroona was a great choice! I live nearby and had passed it many times (and by passed I mean purchased treats from Tiffany's in the same plaza) but never been inside. The ambiance is charming and has a Mediterranean vibe without being overdone. I wished I'd gotten there in time to dine on the patio area but the booth we got was cozy. The service was leisurely (I got the feeling that our service was slower because of the holiday weekend) which gave us more time to take in the atmosphere and eat warm pita. Staff kept apologizing but I barely noticed how much time had passed because we were having a lovely time. I'm a Detroiter who has taken advantage of the many Mediterranean options there so I really mean it when I say that the food was awesome- I especially liked the hummus and the chicken kofta. We did the tapas option so that we could try a lot of different items because it was just too hard to choose. My wife really liked the fried cauliflower and beef and chicken kofta. We both agreed that the baba ghanouj was quite enjoyable- high praise since neither one of us usually likes it much. Tip for summer: they have hibiscus iced tea and it pairs great with ... everything on the menu. I didn't see it listed anywhere but when I asked about mocktail-type options the server recommended it. read more

Once again my daughter and I had a lunch together at Zooroona. We arrived right at open and enjoyed some conversation and I had a bottle of beer. I wanted to try a few new items this time as I usually go with a good old standby. I chose Chicken Briyani and Mediterranean soup. I had read it was spicy which sounded good to me!! Our server was really good and knew her food well. We both ordered and got our meal quickly! Both were plated really nicely as in the past. It looks both attractive and colorful. The food was spectacular!! Flavorful, unique and flavorful!! The Mediterranean soup was perfect! Not at all spicy, full of harissa flavor and super flavorful! The Briyani and the yogurt sauce was perfect complimented each other. The Cauliflower was charred and had a delightful light cream sauce!! Plenty of food, but I was hungry and I finished the entire plate. My daughter said her food was excellent as usual! In fact everything I've had here is great!! read more

Zooroona - Chicken Biryani - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

This was our first time eating out since covid and it did not disappoint! The salmon plum stew and vegetable biryani were both delicious entrees, but the best part was the falafel appetizer. So good! Our waitress was very good and the experience felt very Covid safe, especially since we were the only ones on the patio. Also love that they have GF labels on the menu! read more

Zooroona - Salmon plum stew & Vegetable Biryani - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I dream about the lentil soup here. I no longer have family that live in Kalamazoo but i when I came back for the first time in 6 years, I made sure that this place was on the to die list. The Aleppo Brussels are perfectly crispy and so delicious. The Persian batata was also a favorite of our groups- I didn't find it to be too spicy and I have a low tolerance. Would also recommend the hummus plate! Also the wait staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. 10/10 service every time! I also want to say that we had some under cooked chicken on a kebab plate and didn't say anything to the sever. All of us had worked in the food industry and understand it happens sometimes. And it was less than half of the chicken in the dish. ANYWAY. After they took away our dishes a manager came up to us and said that she noticed we hadn't touched some of this dish, she investigated it, discovered the undercooked chicken, and came out to let us know how sorry they were and that it would be comped on our bill. THAT is incredible customer service. This team really goes above and beyond to serve their customers. If you are in Kalamazoo, you must visit!! read more

The outside is deceiving. As you walk in you are enveloped by an incredible Mediterranean atmosphere. This was the BEST Mediterranean food I have had- the hummus was INCREDIBLE! Our server was knowledgeable and helpful when we ordered and I would strongly recommend the sampler - try as much as you can! We will definitely be making the 90 minute drive just for this restaurant soon! read more

YUM! First time trying Zooroona and I loved it! We got the hummus and two chicken entrees. The first was Chili Fry which had chicken, potatoes, peppers and onions. So tasty! The other was a mix of chicken, eggplant and cauliflower. Both were SO GOOD read more

Beef and fig continues to be the superlative entree, but lamb medley over hummus...we are not ordering again. The al dar salad is our steady favorite. The delivery has been early twice now! read more

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This was one of our favorite places to go for dinner on special occasions and otherwise. However, our last experience was really bad at this place. The drink was too strong, and the falafels were under cooked. read more

Upscale middle eastern restaurant. Dot. Be fooled by the strip mall location. Space and staff are welcoming. Nice fountain in center of the room. Lighting has improved since the last time I came here. Highly recommend the party meals for a table of 4 or more. Hummus, kafta, mixed shawarma, falafel, pickled turnips, rice, mmmm good. Everything was delicious and flavors were spot on. There is a nice selection of non alcoholic beverages like strawberry basil lemonade, which was fantastic and refreshing. Splitting the check was no problem, which is appreciated. I've had my card info stolen by a server at a different restaurant once before, so I like the option for QR code contactless check out. Nice to not have my credit card taken out of sight to settle up. read more

Had a great meal last evening here. Started with Fattoush and Spicy Moroccan Soup. We liked them both. I wish we'd ordered 2 soups because it was so good that I wanted my own. Spicy but not hot, just tons of flavor. Bill had the beef shawermah and I had the beef and lamb kafta kabob. The meats were tender and flavorful. The rice also had a lot of flavor. Haven't been here in a long time but next time I'll go for the belly dancing. Shelby, Marissa and Tom all were attentive and contributed to the excellent experience. read more

Had a wonderful date night dinner here. We went on a Saturday night that was not very busy and they hooked us up with one of the special little cabana type rooms (there's a name for them but I forget), it's a literal step up from the restaurant floor with a low table and benches, pillows, and a curtain. Very romantic. The decor overall is really lovely. We got the Zooroona Tapas which was 10 hot and cold smaller portions, which is chef's choice but includes many of the basics like hummus, baba gannouj, chicken and beef shawarma, and chicken and beef kofta. I loved everything especially the olives and picked turnips, and my husband loved the cauliflower. Lots of great flavors. We also got some iced hibiscus tea which was tasty and refreshing. This is a great place for trying new dishes and sharing. I totally recommend getting one of the shareable platters, it's a very generous amount of food and you get to sample their best stuff. Our server was great, friendly and able to answer questions. Very vegetarian friendly menu, too. We will definitely come back. read more

Zooroona - Inside our little area with 3 of our tapas and iced hibiscus tea - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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The food, drink, and ambience were fantastic. We ordered the mango lassi, lemonana, Chicken Fesenjoon and Lebanese Lamb Medley. My favorite place to eat in Kalamazoo hands down. I cannot believe I haven't been here sooner! read more

Lovely place, nice atmosphere. I been here several times and the food is excellent and consistently made. Service is ok, could be a bit faster if there was more than one server. The rice combos are good for lunch, kabob and Baba Ghannouj is best! Price is better than other middle eastern restaurants, I have been to in town. Brought several co-workers here and they like it too. read more

Delicious eatery. We came in morning time for some authentic middle eastern breakfast. Fortunately, the owner was present, and he hooked us up with some great dishes. If your feeling something, tell them, and they'll make it for you. read more

For dine in, I like their lamb shank and kafta plates. Not a big fan of their shawarma and hummus. For that i go to shawarma king. However, I am extremely disappointed with their to-go orders. I ordered my favorite kafta kabob to go. Ordering was smooth and they informed me that it will be a 25 min wait. Food was ready when I got there and I drove home excited to eat my dinner. Unfortunately the kabob was cold and hard. It seemed like it was made hours ago if not days. If I was at the restaurant I'd be sending it back but I was home and hungry so I just microwaved it and ate it read more

Zooroona - Delicious lamb shank - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place! It was very well decorated and the food was delicious. We got to sit in such a cute little area! The service was great and we would definitely come here again. read more

Zooroona - Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Charming restaurant! Street fries are unique and delicious. Drinks are always delicious and service is outstanding.

Wow. Fantastic! Service was awesome. Selections were unique, perfectly spiced and delicious. The falafel was the best I have ever had. We sat outside-a delightful patio. Do not be fooled by the strip mall location.... Just awesome! read more

we love to shop at tiffany's so eating at zooroona was a natural extension. the leg of lamb with curry rice is excellent! lentil soup is very very good! 07/26/2020 today we came in the midst of the covid-19 crisis, after we have been allowed to sit down inside and eat!!! our server yara was extremely attentive and helped in the choices from the menu! today we had lebanese lamb ove humus and the grilled lamb chops over zoorona rice. very good!! it's awesome that they are one of the survivors of the imposed shut-down! read more

We tried the camel burger and loved it. The cheese and sauce in it were amazing. I loved the lamb chops, and we tried the bubba ghannbabaghannouj or something like that, and beef borek as appetizers and enjoyed both. My husband liked his chicken Kafka too. The wait staff was fun and helpful. We will be back. read more

Zooroona - Great food and atmosphere - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

The food was delicious. Hidden gem in Kalamazoo. I had beef with figs. The portion was large and cocktails are great too.

My second cousin just treated me to a lovely dinner. Waiter Matt helped me pair my wine-a rose from Lebanon-with the excellent chicken. Fetazun entree(pretty sure I misspelled that. Sorry.) My stay in Kalamazoo couldn't have gotten off to a better start. Let's hear for family restaurants, y'all! read more

I had high hopes for Zooroona, but was disappointed. We ordered the Beef Shoulder (which is not a cheap dish), and the meat was incredibly chewy, and one of the chunks of of meat was literally rare...quite unappetizing. They did replace the piece of meat, but didn't really seemed concerned, or apologetic for serving a completely uncooked dish. At least throw in a free dessert, to help offset the chance of E. Coli poisoning. Sadly, we won't return, as there are thousands of other restaurants to try out, with hopefully better food and service. read more