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Service was really great! The owner and staff were very friendly and accommodating to our large group. I was asking about their Bourekas since the wall menu says to ask about their flavors and they sent out a plate of three types (Potato, Cheese, Spinach) of Bourekas for us to try! They were all delicious. The pastry is really flaky and all the fillings were great. I would have loved to order these had I not already ordered so much food!
Tapas ($3.49/each)
Buy 5, Get 1 Free OR Buy 10, Get 2 Free
Hummus
Duzan Salad (Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion)
Tabbouleh
Fattoush Salad (Pita chips + Duzan Salad)
Baba Ganoush
Tahini Salad
Grape Leaves
Magadara (Lentil, rice, onion, spices)
Tzatziki Sauce
Kibbeh Ball (Bulgar, chopped meat and onion)
Falafel
Rice
There's a list of suggested tapas on the menu and the wall (slightly different), but you can choose any item from the menu. I went with most of the items on their list except Labneh (since this is already on the table). I opted for Kibbeh Balls, but didn't realize that their Kibbeh is sold by the piece ($2.39) and is significantly cheaper than as a tapa ($3.49) since you only get one anyway. I wish someone had told us (we were charged $3.49 for one Kibbeh). I thought their Tapas was such a wonderful way to try most of the menu, but it's not a very good deal. You're paying the same price for four pieces of Falafel as a small bowl of Tzatziki sauce. Also, Pita bread does not come with tapas, so that needs to be ordered separately; I was told it was going to be $0.79/each, but I don't think it was on my bill?
My favorites: Baba Ganoush, Magadara, Falafel, and Rice. They're already some of my favorite Mediterranean dishes and these are just particularly great versions of them. This was my first experience with Magadara, but was easily one of the best parts of my meal. I would absolutely order all of these dishes again.
I would skip the Labneh, Fattoush Salad (it's literally the same as the Duzan Salad with pita chips thrown on top), and Tahini Salad (bowl of tahini sauce with diced tomatoes).
Lamb Shawarma Sandwich ($9.99): A nice sized sandwich, but sadly, no accompanying sides. The lamb was tender and the overall, the sandwich was good. I didn't love it, but the tahini and hot sauces helped it a lot. I would probably opt for the plate next time.
I also tried the Chicken Shawarma, Schnitzel, Shish Kabob, and Fries. Everything was good. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The fries lacked a touch of salt, but I liked the spices on it.
Turkish Coffee ($2.99): Wonderful spices and a really beautiful aroma. I had to ask for sugar since there was only a low-calorie sweetener available on the table. The coffee was so lovely with just a touch of sugar and it was perfect with dessert!
Baklava ($2.99): Delicious. I guess the owner likes to play around with the shapes (haha), so tonight we got large Baklava cigars. It was tasty and not overly sweet like some baklavas; this one actually crumbled.
Kunaffe w/ Cheese and Walnuts ($8.99): Turkish pastry of semi-soft cheese and walnuts between layers of crispy Kadayif, served with a light syrup and crushed pistachios. This is crazy delicious. It's served hot, so the cheese is gooey and the Kadayif is super crispy with a nice sweetness from the syrup. Highly recommend this dessert!
Great spot for Mediterranean eats!
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