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| - An okay place for Middle Eastern food. It's not the best or most exciting I've ever had, and seems a little bland, but it's all right and good to have the option of Middle Eastern food close by. I generally get carry-out when I am in town. I like their appetizers best as they offer a variety of the things you'd expect like hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves etc. However, many of these items require pita bread to eat properly, and I can tell you when you get carry out they do NOT give you anywhere near enough pita bread, especially if you get the app sampler that has several. I literally had to go out and buy more pita at the store to finish the leftovers the next day. It's disappointing especially given that this place is not cheap (a carryout app, entree and small dessert for 1 person costs me over 20 dollars).
Entrees are heavy on the "rolled pita" versions or the "pitza" versions of standard fare. Since I'm not a member of the generation that wants everything served in pizza or burrito form, a little of that goes a long way. The rolled pitas leak sauce like mad, so you have to use a fork anyway as if you try to eat it burrito style you will end up wearing half of it even if you are holding it in a wrapper. They do have some traditional style stuff served over rice and vermicelli but I'd prefer more of those selections and fewer of the rolls/ pitzas. As for dessert, they have good baklava but most of the other options are Western desserts like cookies. This makes me sad since I love me some Middle Eastern desserts and don't really need or want another place to get a brownie.
Overall, it's okay for a quick baba and baklava fix, but not a five star experience for me.
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