So...if you need a place on State Street to relax and people watch while enjoying hookah and delicious Mediterranean cuisine? This is it. The hummus and grape leaves were out of this world. I wish there had been a few more pita strips on the hummus plate, but it didn't deter my partner from literally licking the plate clean. Our meals came with side salads that had a nice light dressing on them. I enjoyed the schwarma, but was sad when it was gone so soon. This is also the best baklava I've ever had in Madison, and I've been here for about 15 years now. The owner was very funny and accommodating; our table ordered arabic coffee with dessert and he read my partner's coffee grounds after dinner. It was a fun night! This is a newer restaurant, only a couple of months in, so they are working on hiring and training sufficient wait staff still. The owner was definitely aware that this is something they are working on, and I look forward to seeing this business grow in the future. I plan to return so I can try their egg plant dish. The food is on point!!
Know before you go: one hookah order can be split between a max of 2 people, the flavors are solid staples!