This place is a absolutely amazing. The people are so kind and the food is delicious! I wish we lived closer. I'd absolutely be a regular. We got the mixed platter and the shawarma platter and couldn't have been happier!
We were going to a movie nearby so we searched for an option we don’t have closer to home. We clung to the high rating when we entered the questionable lot and empty restaurant. We were quickly reassured by the complimentary lentil soup, which was unbelievably aromatic. I had the combo
shawarma and couldn’t come close to finishing (which says a lot for me!). My husband had the lamb kabobs and said it was the most tender he’d ever had. The generous sides were also amazing and the rice was very tasty. When the owner noticed our interest in the rotisserie spits as we were leaving, he rushed over with two huge pieces for us to sample. His wife was also very gracious; I’m sure we mispronounced most of what we ordered but she couldn’t have been nicer. The prices are definitely high for the ambiance, but this is not chain or fast food bought in bulk. We are always willing to pay more for authentic cuisine with quality ingredients. We would definitely go back.
I am always looking for good Mediterranean food, this place... Since the moment you are close smells amazing, the flavor of the food is magnificent and everything is really fresh! Good service!!!
We saw the rating for this restaurant and decided to give it a try. It was after lunch, so it was empty, but the take out was busy. I had lamb and my wife had chicken. Both were very good, and the sides were great. The service was relaxed, so this isn't fast food, but more a place to sit and enjoy an unhurried meal. The chef brought us lentil soup as we waited on our main meal. It was very good. It's not a fancy place, and the air conditioning isn't great, but the food was worth the wait. I would definitely go back, but on a cooler day.
Oh my goodness, you HAVE to try this place! Seriously, don't let the exterior fool you because the food is absolutely amazing. I cannot stress enough how good it is. It's definitely worth a visit, trust me! I wholeheartedly recommend it.
The shawarma wrap was very good. We got the shawarma platter and the lamp chops platter. Both were good, though the beef was a bit dry. It said the platters came with pita but we didn't get any. A bit overpriced in my opinion.
A hole in the wall, worth finding!!! The food was great and so flavorful. It's a very chill, mom and pop spot. I will definitely go back and recommend the chicken shawarma.
I love this place
Gotta try the babba ganush
Beef shawarma is delicious
Food is good. Mix kabab platter is really delicious. Although I think shawarma was little bit dry.
Ok, here is the thing if you planing to dine in - don’t.
Even though, lady who served us and a cook men was so welcoming and friendly the place itself needs cleaning improvement.
But it’s good place to take out.
The other day we went to Damaskino on Atlantic Blvd JAX for middle eastern food. It is a small, very plain, ordinary place. There is a small dining room that is anything but fancy. You go for the food not the atmosphere.
The food is really delicious authentic middle eastern. My wife had the Lamb Kabob platter with an additional skewer of lamb. The lamb was tender and grilled perfectly. The rice was perfectly seasoned and her two sides were Fattoosh and Baba Ghanouj. Both were great. I had the Falafel platter with a tasty pita, and tahini sauce. My two sides were Hummus and Tabouleh. Very tasty. I would of like more bulgur wheat in my Tabouleh.
We will definitely return. I am looking forward to sample the Shawarma. It is a limited menu but they get it right.
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