Julie V.
Yelp
Authentic cuisine with generous portions! The hummus had me hooked at first bite, and honestly, it is what keeps me coming here. It is smooth, creamy, and flavorful. It is topped with paprika and olive oil and comes with soft, warm pita bread and I literally could have it as a meal.
When you step into the restaurant, it is like you are immersed in the essence of the culture. It is beautifully decorated in golds, oranges, reds, and yellows. They have a fountain in the middle of the restaurant, although I have never seen it working. There are no windows, which makes it a bit darker, but it does add to the ambiance.
My usual is the hummus be-shawarma with chicken. It is a large portion of hummus topped with chicken shawarma. The chicken is thinly sliced and has been marinated in garlic, oranges, and various spices. When ordering this dish, you do have the choice of chicken or gyro meat or a combination of both. The chicken is unbelievably tender, and the portions are so big that I always have leftovers for a few meals.
Overall, I think this is a neat place to try and the food is delicious. My 4 star (instead of 5 star) rating comes from the fact that I am not the biggest fan of their gyro meat. I also think that the restaurant needs a good cleaning. The salt and pepper shakers looked and felt really dirty, and the glass on the front door is always smudged and dirty, which makes me a little uneasy thinking about their cleaning methods or lack thereof.