Bawadi Mediterranean Grill

As someone with a deep-rooted background in the restaurant industry, a well-traveled palate, and an unwaveringly high standard for food, I rarely find a spot that truly impresses me. However, Bawadi is now my go to restaurant where I’m guaranteed delicious food. From the moment you step inside, there’s a warmth that brings you comfort—an energy that blends family-style hospitality with a dedication to authenticity. The staff welcomes you like an old friend or family and the attention to detail in both service and cuisine is evident. The food? Simply exceptional. Although I have become a recent regular (1 yr) Every dish that I have tried is a masterclass in balance, depth, and traditional flavors done right. Every. Single. Time! It’s rare for a restaurant to check all my boxes, but Bawadi has done just that. If you appreciate genuine hospitality and impeccably crafted dishes…TRUST ME, this is a place worth visiting time and time again.

Fantastic halal cuisine! I enjoyed the ambiance of the covered out door seating. Great decor. I definitely enjoyed the taste of the Mansaf lamb; it was falling off the bone! Great service & kind folks there. Note: they auto-add a service charge of 18%. This is lower than the standard NYC 20% tip rate so I wasn’t upset by it.

Excellent food, ate the buffet which was the perfect choice. You can also get a box to go and pay by the pound. Very gracious hosts, served us black tea with mint - excellent. Hand made bread in the back! Quite the experience, and such a beautiful restaurant.

One of the best places to try ethnic foods ❤️ The buffet is out of this world. Every single dish that we tried was fabulous! The staff are the friendliest staff that I have seen and you truly feel the middle eastern hospitality. I cannot recommend it enough.

My husband and I went to the 'Bawardi Mediterranean Grill' restaurant last week for the first time. We were well greeted and seated immediately. Our waiter Hassan brought the menu and explained to us the dishes. My husband ordered 'Maklouba Lamb' on a bed of rice, eggplant and yogurt sauce. I ordered 'Meat Shawarma Sandwich' house made bread and tahini sauce with sesame seeds. Drinks two fresh cocktail juices. Meanwhile I started wandering around the restaurant, taking photos and asking questions. Since the restaurant had a few tables with customers, I had more time to talk to Mekela. She was great in explaining the menu and a bit about her culture. Inside the restaurant it's beautiful and filled with rich Palestinian culture and interesting decor and ornaments that I wasn't familiar with. Also the music was pleasant to listen not loud. Our food arrived warm and deliciously flavored. My sandwich was great too with the sauce. I tried my husband's lamb plate and it was full of flavor. The fruit juices are great too. After dinner they offered us complimentary Baklava with black tea and mint infused. Everything was perfect from food to service. Also we ordered two boxes of Baklava to take home it's just amazing very rich in flavor. PS: What I didn't like is the juices we're served in a plastic cup. Including plastic forks to eat the dessert. The menu needs some TLC with better photos and improved layout. They did the best with what they have. We'll be back! We're planning to go back to try the buffet. I'm curious about tasting other dishes. It's definitely a hidden gem in Falls Church worthy of a visit!

I went here during Ramadan, and they had a buffet. The food was okay, and it was way overpriced! Seriously, it's the most expensive buffet I can remember. $50. I waited 20 minutes for a table because everything was reserved. But hey, the staff were really nice and trying their best to accommodate.

thiss....this might just have beaten Basil as best restaurant for shawarmas. that garlic sauce the fries the hummus the chicken shawarma. I say to you AHRHHRHRGHGRH 10 OUT OF 10 ABSOLUTE CINEMA

I came here with my kid to try something new. Let me tell you, if you want to enjoy perfectly seasoned and cooked food, you gotta come here. I tried the buffet, and oh my gawd, everything was AMAZING!! I don't usually enjoy rice, but their rice was perfectly cooked. It was light and fluffy and delicately flavored. It paired well with everything. The chicken was fall off the bone tender, and the kufta had such a delicious flavor. The salad was fresh and a great pallet cleanser between bites. My kid had the shwarma wrap with the upgrade of fries and salad. They said it tasted really good, nicely seasoned, and very flavorful. The fries were nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Lest I forget, I enjoyed my first cup of Turkish coffee. The mouth feel was silky and wasn't acidic at all. I added suger because I always sweeten my coffee but it does not need it if you drink your coffee black. Overall, this is a really wonderful place to go and enjoy a wonderful meal. The atmosphere is nice, the place is clean and the staff is friendly and attentive without making you feel like they are hovering. We will be coming back again and recommend them to anyone looking to try authentic Mediterranean food.

Best lunch buffet ever! Had a great selection of kabobs, dips, desserts, and the lamb shank over rice which was my dav thing

The worst kabsa anyone has ever served was the family-sized Kabsa Lamb that we ordered. $109.99 was a total waste. Additionally, they charge 18% for services. The food left us totally disappointed. Don't order kabsa, please! This food has no flavor or taste!

Well if your GPS takes you around to the back parking lot like mine did, it might look rather unassuming BUT go INSIDE! You will not be disappointed! The pita is made fresh in house in a wood fired oven! You pass it as you head to the inside seating area. There's also an outside area and they have hooka too The food is buffet style with different hot options depending on the day. Kabobs, roasted chicken and rice seem to be staples. Then different stews and rice. Salad, hummus, tzatziki, and babaganush are cold option staples. Different coffees, espresso, tea, FRESH lemonade (gotta try it!) as well as canned sodas. Deserts are plentiful variety of baklava and other sweets I can't remember the name of. They are all delicious. Folks are friendly and happy to explain the different foods if you're not familiar. We'll be back again for sure!

Extremely overpriced. A meal that's listed as $56 ends up costing around $80 after excessive service fees. The food itself is already more expensive than it should be, and they tack on hidden charges that aren't disclosed upfront. I won't be returning--this place feels like a rip-off.

This review is for Ramadan buffet, the fast break at sunset. The buffet offers multiple Palestinian traditional dishes, from Chicken Mandi, to Lamb Kabse, kabobs, and much more. They also offer Mediterranean classics like hummus, babaghanouj, Fatayer, and other offerings. Service was friendly, and the food variety a great opportunity to sample different traditional dishes. I believe the buffet option is available outside Ramadan period on weekends.

Bawadi aka Ladies of the Desert was fabulous! The restaurant is in a very cool spot up on a hill, and then the inside is very cozy and traditional. The staff was wonderful, very friendly and helpful especially the nice woman who told me what Bawadi means and told me the best food on the menu haha I'm definitely going back, the hummus, kebabs, falafel, fries, salad, rice, everything was very very good! Five star review for you guys, u guys rock!!! Thanks so much for a great experience last night!

Very friendly establishment with a lovely atmosphere. The wait staff was attentive and didn't rush us out of the restaurant. The service is a little slow, but I felt it added to the relaxed atmosphere. The food was good - the kufta was very flavorful and the sauces were so good.

THIS place! The food was SOOO good. My sister and brother brought me. Ere for the Sunday buffet. Lots of very flavorful dishes to choose from, but why not try them all? I'd never been before, but I will return again and agaid

Would recommend now. Just not the buffet! The food and service is a lot better. Nice to see how different the experience is now. Their dolmas are also really good.

Best iftar buffet ever!! For $34.99 - it was AMAZING!!! Different types of meats, salads, and rice. There was also pasta and samosas. Love supporting Palestinian restaurants. We also got their FRESH strawberry and pineapple juices which were heavenly. A MUST!! The service was great and the employees were so kind. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and spacious with cozy tents!

We had the dinner buffet and it was amazing! There was a nice variety of dishes ranging from shawarma, to makluba, kabsa, fresh pita and others! Each item was unique, fresh, and delicious! I also got mint tea which was delicious. The servers were friendly and kept the tables clean. The ambiance feels warm and cozy with Palestinian music! While we haven't had the pleasure of meeting the owners, they are passionate about upholding Palestinian cuisine and culture. I highly recommend this place and worth checking out! Also support Palestinian children's relief fund and UNRWA !

Love this whole establishment. The inside is so beautiful & filled with rich Palestinian culture. The staff are so friendly, they make you feel right at home. The food was simply amazing, every dish was cooked to perfection. Everyone should come experience Bawadi at least once

Support your local Palestinian restaurant!! Very fun decor inside and very lively when we came on a Wednesday night! Excellent service and hospitality here. Love the mint lemonade! Refreshing and more slush like with the ice. I would definitely try the fruit smoothies next time. My favorite things were the Maklouba with lamb, Fattoush Salad, and Veggie Starter Combo (falafel, hummus, baba ghannouj, and vegetarian grape leaves). Generous portion and quite affordable. Would love to try the lunch buffet (every day) or the Thursday dinner buffet one day!

bawadi is a real gem. we were seated quickly even though they seemed busy. the servers were attentive, and the atmosphere is great. i love looking around at the decorations. their fattoush salad was very light and refreshing with pomegranate molasses. the veggie combo is great for groups - it comes with hummus, baba ganoush, falafel and pita. i LOVE the falafel here, it is green on the inside which i enjoy. the pitas were fluffy and warm. i am obsessed with their lamb maklouba so much i went two days in a row just to have it. i want to try their thursday buffet so bad. the only thing i didn't like is i wanted tap water but they only serve bottled water. good news though, they have a mint lemonade that is so delicious and made fresh.

Oooooooweeeee Bawadi SLAPS. If you're in the area, RUN don't walk. It looks like it's a family owned business which I love. The food is incredible, we got a bunch of stuff and there were no misses. My favorite is the fattoush salsa with the pita crisps. I'm obsessed with the pomegranate molasses dressing they use. This has become my perfect salad. We also got the veggie combo to start which has baba ghanoush, hummus, grape leaves, and falafel. The pitas that came with and the whole veggie combo was sooooo good. We also got a lamb rice dish that I forgot the name of, and guess what it also slapped. They also have a mint lemonade which is soooooo good. Sometimes depending on who is making it, it can be a liiiiitle sweet, but I love lemonade so much I don't care. They also have a buffet but I haven't tried it yet. Come to Bawadi!!

The kabob chicken was amazing so was the fish and fries. Also the staff are so kind and the restaurant is so clean.

Been to this place many times in the past, but this time everything hit so differently. It felt very emotional being there this time. The owners have lost many family members during the genocide going on right now. We want to be able to support their business and other Palestinian businesses as well. This place has so much culture displayed inside. Every corner has a beautiful piece of art or representation. It got busy very fast for a weeknight. We ordered a couple of traditional items and they all were very delicious. Food came out all satisfying and really gives you a taste of their food and culture. I have to say the prices did seem a little steep, but I know they have been giving a percentage to donations so it makes me feel okay for the prices that have been set. Definitely will be coming back when we visit next time.

I was recommended this place just for their Shawarma, so that is exactly what I ordered along with their fries. First off, the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich was very delicious as the meat was juicy, flavorful, and tender while the pita was crispy, but it could've used some crispy fries and spice in it. Unfortunately the side of fries I ordered were soggy, so that was disappointing, but the Shawarma itself was fantastic and I would try again.

Food: average. Looking at the website pictures, we were in ahw. However, when went there half the stuff in the pictures were not on the buffet. When we asked, they said the pictures are for the special buffet the have on Thursday nights only. Well, wouldn't you think they should have that written somewhere!! Service: above average but definitely can be better. Less attitude and more attention will go along way. Ambiance: walls have many traditional and cultural pictures and things. Tables and floors, more like a diner.

I really enjoyed the food. Came here with a friend for lunch on a Friday and they had a buffet with a lot of delicious food. I also had asked someone about allergy info and they walked me through the buffet and told me what items to avoid. Very kind staff and a wonderful atmosphere.

Went in first time. Thursday buffet starts 18:30 we got there at 18:00, guess what food was ready and we went strait in. Good selection of rice dishes chicken shawarma kabobs Shia tawook fatoush tabouli hummus baba ghanoug pizza meat pies chicken egg rolls falafel etc etc Mint lemonade excellent recommended then we ordered the kinafe good Well recommended

Bawadi serves a buffet during lunch, with a huge selection of appetizers, salads, dips, (hummus and baba ghanoush) entrées (chicken and beef kebabs, lamb rice, chicken, couscous, beef stew, pasta), soup and dessert. Lunch buffet is available from 11:30am to 3pm. We ended up paying about $32/person with tax and tip. My personal favorite was the lamb in the lamb rice. It was so tender and juicy. The hummus and baba ghanouj refresh and the pita bread was warm. There is plenty of parking available right outside the restaurant. Came here around noon on a Saturday and we did not have to wait. However, they don't serve tap water so you'd have to pay $2/bottle for water. Overall, I think it's a good deal and if you want to try a variety of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern dishes. We were so stuffed (and wasn't able to try every thing in the buffet) by the end!

I invited friends of mine for the Dinner, the place is really good in-term of hospitality I give them 5star. The food I wanna give them 9 stars if it possible and I was surprised how delicious food was there. And been first time I was in Palestinian cousin and

What a wonderful place. Cozy, warm, and welcoming. Great food and great hospitality. Our server was phenomenal- she kept on checking in on us and made sure we were happy with our food- and she gave us great recommendations! First off, don't skip out on the appetizers! We got the veggie starter combo: it had grape leaves, falafel, fattoush salad, and hummus. It was so tasty- especially with the warm pitas next to them! And you get such a great amount of food- we even were eating them with our mains. For our entree, we ordered the Small Family Mixed Grill and Lamb Maklouba for our party of 5. The chicken and lamb were cooked to our liking (we asked for medium well)- and they were seasoned so well. Flavorful, but not too spicy and they went great with the yogurt sauces and rice. We even had enough to take home as leftovers. The fresh juices here are also phenomenal- especially the strawberry juice (a must try). For dessert, we got the cheese kunafah. It was lovely. Pistachios, cheese, and sweet syrup- absolutely delectable. The drive here might be tricky, especially if you aren't great at navigating 7 corners. It might be worthwhile to look at 7 corners via maps before you come here (by that I mean really zoom in on which road/street you are supposed to take). But if you're in the area- do not skip out on this place!

This is seriously the most delicious halal restaurant in the whole DMV. The first time I went to Bawadi was in 2021, and I fell in love with it. The service is always very welcoming, and the ambiance is familiar. It doesn't matter how many times you come; it never gets repetitive, and all of the dishes are amazing. My latest discovery was the eggplant salad, and it was mind-blowing. May Allah (SWT) keep blessing this restaurant.

Bawadi gets 5 stars for outstanding food. I go there often and have had the lamb qidra, grilled chicken, chicken kabob, kufta kabob, grapeleaves, and kibbie-- all fresh and delicious. The people who work there are very nice and provide excellent service,

I went to Bawadi as a vendor at their Gaza Thrift event and they had such kind staff, excellent food and drinks, and the most beautiful outdoor space. Their lemonade was my favorite thing there and I would 100% recommend trying it if you go.

this fresh mint lemonade might save me. from what, i do not know but it's saving me bc it is the best thing ever. the baba gannouj is also on the same level. so is everything else. want to come here everyday and eat the appetizer platter and kibbeh. with the mint lemonade of course. awesome vibes in here too, so cozy and lively

I am of middle eastern descent and I am well travelled. Therefore, without boasting, my commentary carries weight, as I know middle eastern food very well. The food at this restaurant, which included the appetizers and the kebabs, was freshly made and very tasty, with right amount of seasonings/flavors. The entrees presentation was excellent. The desert (Palestinian Kinafeh) was freshly made and was spectacular! We drove over one hour to come to this place and it was definitely worth the drive. Very pleased with this restaurant and I will definitely come back.

Fantastic Middle Eastern restaurant that I wish I had tried sooner. The lamb kabsa was slow cooked and incredibly delicious. We really enjoyed all the starters on the veggie platter, not a single miss. Interior has fun decorations and the buffet line is easy to access. I'll be back next time there's a special. Try the mint lemonade!

Bawadi has always been an enjoyable time, they have such a lot to offer whether you're here for food or hookah. The outside seating has changed up a bit, making the hookah experience more private. I've tasted the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich a few times and it's gotten better after each visit. The chicken is so moist and tender. The service is quite speedy and are super helpful when picking menu items. There are lots of seats inside and it's definitely a welcoming environment. They cater to everyone, you can have a large party here, date night or even stop in for the buffet.

We tried their lunch buffet on a Saturday about 2pm. It was very busy. The staff were very good about refilling entrees, reminding folks to use disposable gloves at the buffet line. Staff were also very good about clearing our table and removing disposable glove trash. I thought food quality was good but not great. Beef stew meat was very dry and hard to chew. The lamb/rice and chicken/rice entrees were a little too salty for my taste. Chicken kabobs were a bit dry/overcooked; the pieces at the bottom sitting in the sauce weren't as dry probably from sitting in the sauce a while lol. Fried chicken batter was overly salty but otherwise perfectly cooked/moist. I loved their cucumber salad. It was $23 per person for lunch, and $2 for filtered bottled water (they don't serve just regular water). Overall I thought it was OK for a buffet, but we will likely not return.

Ordered carry out on a Sunday in anticipation of some heavy drinking. #SundayFunday The problem with ordering carry out when you're drunk and hungry, is you tend to overdue the ordering.... Ordering for 2 turns into ordering for 6 or 8 ppl... Ordered 2 orders of combo Chicken & Kufta kabobs, the Kabsa (half chicken), Hummus, 3 piece fried kibbeh, Bawadi veggie starter combo, Labne and 2 orders of tabuli. This was all for 2 ppl FYI.... Everything we ate was delicious, my one issue was the kibbeh was left off the order but we were still charged. Had to contact the restaurant to receive a credit but otherwise everything was phenomenal.

A very true Palestinian meal. Restaurant is full of love meals are made with love. Great outdoor seating and healthy options.

My friend and I heard about their lunch buffet and it sounded amazing but we were too excited so we came for dinner instead. At first, when we were walking in, we were a bit thrown off as it seems like this place has 2 entrances and we may have entered through the back. The staff was super friendly and wearing masks. We ordered the lamb kabsa and the maklouba with lamb and both were amazing. I was thoroughly surprised when both rice dishes tasted different from one another and it was hard to pick which one I loved more. Each of the dishes had a symphony of flavors and textures too. You hd the soft and fluffy rice, the tender lamb, and then the crunch of the nuts on top. I would definitely come back again!

I enjoyed the mandi lamb here out of all the dishes. I like that they have a variety of things here such as fried chicken and pizza in addition to their regular cuisine. I did find it odd we ordered water and were given bottled water and charged $2 for each without any warning from our server. I don't think having bottle water is weird- just that it is the only option and they don't make their customers aware, especially when other customers I saw were drinking out of regular cups for tea or coffee so they have cups for that but not water? Service was okay here but I felt like we waited around awhile to get the check- not sure if worth coming back.

This review is for their lunch buffet. Came here looking for good spicy and well seasoned food which most middle eastern/Mediterranean places are. This place has some of the most bland and mediocre food I've ever tasted. Their buffet food was not good and not worth $24 per person. They had kabobs which were decent, chicken curry which was watery and just blah, lamb biryani which was actually good, another chicken and rice dish which was also okay, a simple cucumber salad, babaganoush, hummus, white rice, pita halves, an under seasoned and soggy eggplant dish, and an array of baklava which tasted like old nuts. Oh, and they had pizza and pasta with Alfredo sauce... definitely authentic. Lastly you can't have tap water you have to buy a water bottle for $2 if you want to drink something. Very disappointing food based on the reviews. Apparently it used to be good, but not anymore. I will not be coming back. 1 extra star for the very friendly staff and relaxed ambience.

Food: They had good lasagna Beef potato was good V less options of sweets Rice were less cooked as per Pakistani standard Lentile soup was good Fried chicken was fine but high salt Overall high salt n less spicy Service: Great service Ambiance: pictures attached Price: it was around $30 per person, drinks were not included in buffet price

First off, a friend from the Embassy of Jordan recommended we go here after the Army 10 miler. I was very surprised considering it was AUCE for just 20 something. $24 maybe? The place looked ok. It was ethnic but no great shakes there as I've been to several Mediterranean restaurants abroad during my stint with the UNDP. It was clean and didn't have that musty carpetty smell I tend to expect from Mediterranean restaurants. Interiors 3 of 5. The food was GREAT. I've read a review or two on here calling the food sub-par but man oh man, if you guys watched Ratatouille, I was Anton Ego zooming back to my UN/ICRC days where I tasted that whole smorgasbord abroad. Kebab Palace doesn't hold a candle to it. The food was really good, especially the lamb. My kids said the "Italian" fare was good, too. I didn't want to waste stomach space on pizza and pasta tbh. I bought $100 worth of takeout since they're almost an hour from me, which is crappy. No Grubhub or Uber Eats as it was too far. Maybe it's good in a sense that I can only afford to binge once a month, lol. The service was great, and the owner was nice. When I told him that the server forgot to include the 2 baklavas I bought, he said it was FOC. Overall, 9 out of 10 for me.

The food was amazing, the price was amazing, and most importantly the people here are so nice and welcoming. Will definitely be back! Worth the trip from DC.

Pretty delicious! I am a sucker for Middle Eastern food since it reminds me of home and this hit the spot. I wish the fattoush was a bit more authentic to what I'm used to, but otherwise loved their dishes

I went there for Sunday lunch buffet and it was amazing. FOOD: Delicious, they had great variety , I love their rice, it's so well marinated. Meat is cooked flawlessly. SERVICE: A+++. Front start to finish, the team is truly amazing. They are so kind and patient, our server was very kind and attentive. AMBIENCE: Beautiful decor. Clean and not too loud. I'm going to try the outdoor seating next time. Overall, I had a great time and ate well. Highly recommend it.

Very disappointing and not worth the price. My family of 4 went on a Saturday. The food was not good, did not have any carving stations like in their advertising and no labels on the food. My hubby and boys generally love buffets and are not picky but they even said it wasn't food. Went based on my coworker's recommendation a few months ago. Maybe it went downhill fast. Didn't even waste my time taking pics

This week I got very surprised that I've never reviewed some of the restaurants that I really love and enjoy! Bawadi is one of them! But I was gonna review Bawadi as a buffet because I only ate at their buffet which is usually lunch buffet and Thursday night dinner buffet but last night (Sunday) I finally tried it a la carte! If you don't want to read the details then I should tell you that they impressed me! Flexible menu with great options! Rich menu also! They have items that you can't - or it's a lot of work to make at home- like Kabsa, Mansaf and Qidra! I really loved the small family mix grill and the add on options they have were amazing! Really enjoyed the kufta , half grilled chicken and lamb chops everything was just fine too . They accommodated my diet and replaced the rice & bread with salad and grape leaves with falafel ! Oh their falafel came very fresh and it had a wonderful kick! SERVICE! 5 S T A R S! I really enjoyed the hospitality and service there and I can even say that it got improved than the last time I was there!! They accommodated our large group and Birthday cake and everything! I'll definitely go back for the buffet, grilled chicken and kabob! My friends said good stuff about the Mansaf too! We stayed indoor but the outdoor tents looked lovely as well!! It's a must go!

The weather wasn't great due to hurricane Ophelia but as we arrived to the restaurant, the interior decor was amazing. As you walk in, there's two special seatings on the left and can fit a party up to 6-8 comfortably. The entire restaurant has other seatings to like booth and on the weekends, they served a buffet between 11a-3:30p. We order the small family mixed grill which includes 4 appetizers, assorted meats such as chicken, beef and lamb kabobs. Also chicken and beef shawarma on topped with two assorted rice. Unfortunately the shawarma meats was very dry and tasteless. The best meats were the kabobs because they were tender and juicy. The appetizers: falafel was dry and crunchy; hummus was bland, and the other two was delicious especially the pickled beets and grape leaves stuffed rice, herbs and lemon juice. The staff was very friendly and attentive. But when we got our check, surprisingly they automatically add a 18% service charge to our bill of $80.

Brunch buffet is $24.99 on weekends Ambiance gets a 10/10, they have booths for families and friends :) Their lamb is one of the most tender meat I've had in a while Also recommend their fried chicken All halal too :)

Awful food and service. Went with 3 other people and we each got a different kabob entree, no one liked their food and the plates had a strange smell.

We love Bawadi!! The food here is absolutely delicious, and the service is fantastic!

You know how you step off a plane into the sunshine in a foreign country and the air hits your face and you think ... yeah, this definitely isn't the US. And from that moment on everything is *different*? You can find that feeling here. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I had been invited to a restaurant on the other side of the world. Walking by the handcrafted decor, we made our way to the table noticing that while much of the restaurant was well used, it was clearly also well loved. We didn't manage to stop by on Thursday for the buffet, so we ordered off the menu directly. The veggie platter was excellent - we devoured the baba ganoush in record time, only barely beating out the hummus, and were delighted to find the stuffed grape leaves were warm! There were three of us so we ordered the chicken shawarma, lamb kebsa, and chicken kebab salad. All excellent. Wanting to save room for the Knafeh for dessert I opted to only eat a third of my Kebsa. Turns out the 2/3rds I took home made for a great (and very filling) lunch the next day too. And the Knafeh hit the spot what with the thin piping hot cheese below and pistachios layered on top. Oddly, the icing on the cake here (metaphorically speaking ... I don't think they actually serve cake) was the QR code I scanned to pay at the end. No shuffling credit cards back and forth for ten minutes, payment took only as long as FaceID. If I were to nitpick, I might suggest leaving a little more time than you think you might need -- we ended up there for about two hours all in all. The restaurant wasn't especially busy so I'm not sure why we spent that much time waiting ... other than, perhaps, great food takes time. I also missed the fact that there was an 18% gratuity already included. Oops.