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“Najwas is a wonderful, comfortable spot to come through for some hearty, tasty food. The fact that it's a combo restaurant with Angelos just makes the menu so incredibly broad.While I'll agree with others and say that the Angelos Spaghetti may not be the highlight, the sandwiches from that 'side' of the restaurant tend to be simple and filling. I do miss the 'salad bar' of accoutrements that the 'old' Angelos used to provide.With that said, the highlight of this place is Najwa's Mediterranean dishes. While a bit pricier than most counter-order style spaces, many of the dishes are quite reasonable.This particular visit my family and I picked out a bunch of the appetizers and sides to share. The lentil soup is a particular favorite. I don't know what illegal substance they sprinkle on the fried crunchy croutons adorning the soup, but I could eat a bucket full, and they add a wonderful crunch to the smooth lentil soup.The fried cauliflower florets were also a total hit at our table. The edges crispy, but not too greasy, and seasoned well, these were devoured quickly.The roasted broccoli florets with feta and lemon were a bit less of a hit. I think were they roasted much longer, with singed edges and a 'sauce' of feta and lemon added, they'd be better. They were still good dipped in the provided tahini sauce, but we probably wouldn't get them again.The schwarma fries with vegetarian chicken alternative meat were also tasty, although expensive. When are 'smothered and covered' friend-anything NOT tasty, though.Finally, we got a 'triple dip sampler' of hummus, baba ghanoush, and mutabal. The hummus, as has been mentioned over and over is top tier. Absolutely delicious. I personally very much enjoyed the baba ghanoush. The mutabal was a new flavor for me, but it was a fun taste to experiment with.All in all, this spot is a great place to grab a relatively quick, affordable bite and I recommend a visit. I do wish there was a bit more provided in the serving sizes for the price, but I still highly recommend this spot.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian alternatives for nearly every meat option on the menu. I also feel that most of the meals are delicious even if you just leave the meat off the item.“
“Food is always excellent and fresh. The staff is friendly and takes pride in their culture, food, and restaurant. It feels like you're getting a healthy homemade meal. So delicious! I haven't had one disappointing dish. The tour of Beirut is excellent! Gives you a good sampling of the chicken, ground beef and lamb with rice and the sides that just make an excellent combination . The baklava is great! Just wish it was a bigger piece. Overall, you'll have a nice time in the restaurant or have a delivered. Either way it always satisfies.Vegetarian options: Falafels salads rice. It's all good“
“stumbled upon this place on the way to trader joe's. i cannot say enough great things about this place!i usually get the lamb plate or the chicken plate. the meat here is always perfectly cooked and seasoned. their hummus is so delicious as well. the rice is very tasty too :-)i also tried their dessert too. i love that it's not too sweetthis is a total must try if you are in redlands!!!“