Mike was very awsome from when we walked in to when we finished eating very healthy food such a refreshing gourmet of different selections the wait time was fast as well this place is a very great place I’m very happy that me and my wife found this place we will be back again thank you you so much MikeVegetarian options: Plenty of different selection including kabob and shawormaDietary restrictions: Great health foods deliciousWheelchair accessibility: Easy access for all people and handicap people
We ventured out and went into town to have dinner at a local Lebanese restaurant ... in the back of a dingy strip mall ... in a well-graphiti-ed neighborhood ... and which was completely empty. As soon as we opened the door, though, we knew. Met with the strong aroma of too-hot oil mixed with garlic ... cinnamon ... cardamom ... turmeric ... cumin ... ginger ... coriander ... lemon ... olive oil ... it was a fragrant cacophony of spice that demanded a gastronomic stand at attention.Of course we were hesitant. Nobody at the counter and only the sound of a loud '70s sitcom filtered from a TV in the way back. After standing for a moment, peering around for someone, a handsome and friendly man, only slightly older than us appeared and offered to take our order.I quickly blurted out, "chicken shawarma plate," before I had a chance to change my mind. "Wonderful choice," he commended. "It comes with our house-made toum, baba ganoush and Lebanese pita!" He smiled broadly.My husband, who experienced the best shawarma of his life 25+ years ago in Israel and has been on an epic hunt for similar in the States ever since, jumped in for the shawarma wrap."Perfect!" the assumed owner exclaimed. My husband began to offer payment, to which our host said, "Oh no, we never take payment first, only after your meal and we know you're happy!"Well, then. We raised eyebrows at each other and took our choice of desired seating from very many empty tables for two.First bite and my husband's eyes rolled back."Is ... it ... asgoodasshawarmainIsrael?" I blurted out all at once."Not quite, he said, "bUt definitely the very closest I've found since."A definite win, if you've known this man's shawarma disappointments over the years.My shawarma plate, was divine not only for the shawarma itself, but for the rich and smoky baba ganoush, and artfully perfect toum - not an easy sauce to make by hand by any measure.We could only each finish about half our portions (they are large!) before our bellies were nearly too full.We left with hearty goodbyes and feeling like we'd just visited a favorite uncle. "We hope to see you again soon," he called out after us.He definitely will, and hopefully you too if you're adventurous and meander into a sketchy strip mall at the end of town.Kid-friendliness: Everyone feels welcomed here! There's not a lot of room for kids run around when dining in. However, it's the kind of old-school environment with fragrant smells, delicious food and friendly people that kids remember forever.❤️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Shawarma Plate, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Baba Ghannoug
Josh Abraham
Hands down the BEST falafel wrap I've ever had!! Purely phenomenal. Words can't do it justice, but it was exactly what my soul needed and then some.Incredibly kind gentleman running it all too! Can't wait till next time, I'll be looking forward to it!Vegetarian options: Falafel plate, falafel wrap, spinach pie, baba gannoug, garlic sauce, tabbouleh, baklava and more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zaatar, Baklava, Tabbouleh, Sauce, Falafel, Falafel Plate, Falafel Wrap, Baba Ghannoug, Spinach Pie
Calistus
Great food, great service, and an atmosphere that will feel familiar if you have ever been to a restaurant in a Mediterranean country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate
Maritza Soto
Food is absolutely delicious! I believe it's the owner that makes the food and you can taste the love and passion he puts into every meal. Left with a fully belly and happy heart. Community staple here for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate, Falafel
Bren Walker
The Lebanonese oven is a secret gem tucked in a strip mall next to the college. The owner/chef is passionate about his ethic food and making you love his dishes. Try everything. They're reasonable priced and deliciousPRO TIP- the spinach pie is a must.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lebanese Pizza
Tom Peirce
As usual, last night Mike made us feel like family, whipping up some special custom fare to top off our menu order. The only thing more impressive than his hospitality is the unctuous, deeply savory and fresh variety of dishes, all at reasonable prices. If Lebanese Oven was not tucked away in their quiet little spot, there would be a line out the door every day. Fair warning: you will be addicted!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
space cadet
My favorite spot to grab a falafel wrap, it’s so well made and tastes very authentic, happy I found this place.
Mike was such a refreshing personality. You can definitely see his passion through his food and his demeanor.11/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Shaworma
Jenni Thomas
Can't say enough about this place... If you want locally owned authentic, fresh, healthy food. These are the kind of places we need to support in our
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate
Karsten van Sander
Mike's the nicest guy, and the food is tip-top. Love the mutabbal and of course the shawarma.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tabbouleh, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Baba Ghannoug
Brenda W
Food is great and clean!This is a small and very comfortable place. The food is great and the service is too. I am a vegan for health reasons and sometimes I get a longing for something very tasty, exciting and fun to eat. This place has it! Their food is clean no garbage in it and you can taste it. I tried the V plate and the vegetable wrap which is delicious! I have found my new home for great restaurant food! ?Vegetarian options: There are many good, tasty options on the menu for vegetariansDietary restrictions: I have advanced diabetes and food allergies to dairy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate, Falafel
Death Row Vans
Taste buds satisfied!! Wonderful atmosphere.. and Mike is such an awesome person to meet for a cheer.We will be back to try the Pizza.
Hell yeah Mike! Glad I found your spot! You weren’t lying when you said you knew how to prepare food :D I plan to regular here. Thank you :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious & authentic! Friendly service too!! I love supporting family businesses such as this one !
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tabbouleh, Shawarma Plate, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Falafel Wrap, Shaworma
Mike was very awsome from when we walked in to when we finished eating very healthy food such a refreshing gourmet of different selections the wait time was fast as well this place is a very great place I’m very happy that me and my wife found this place we will be back again thank you you so much MikeVegetarian options: Plenty of different selection including kabob and shawormaDietary restrictions: Great health foods deliciousWheelchair accessibility: Easy access for all people and handicap people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tabbouleh, Falafel Taco, Shawarma Plate, Lebanese Pizza, Falafel Wrap, Shaworma
We ventured out and went into town to have dinner at a local Lebanese restaurant ... in the back of a dingy strip mall ... in a well-graphiti-ed neighborhood ... and which was completely empty. As soon as we opened the door, though, we knew. Met with the strong aroma of too-hot oil mixed with garlic ... cinnamon ... cardamom ... turmeric ... cumin ... ginger ... coriander ... lemon ... olive oil ... it was a fragrant cacophony of spice that demanded a gastronomic stand at attention.Of course we were hesitant. Nobody at the counter and only the sound of a loud '70s sitcom filtered from a TV in the way back. After standing for a moment, peering around for someone, a handsome and friendly man, only slightly older than us appeared and offered to take our order.I quickly blurted out, "chicken shawarma plate," before I had a chance to change my mind. "Wonderful choice," he commended. "It comes with our house-made toum, baba ganoush and Lebanese pita!" He smiled broadly.My husband, who experienced the best shawarma of his life 25+ years ago in Israel and has been on an epic hunt for similar in the States ever since, jumped in for the shawarma wrap."Perfect!" the assumed owner exclaimed. My husband began to offer payment, to which our host said, "Oh no, we never take payment first, only after your meal and we know you're happy!"Well, then. We raised eyebrows at each other and took our choice of desired seating from very many empty tables for two.First bite and my husband's eyes rolled back."Is ... it ... asgoodasshawarmainIsrael?" I blurted out all at once."Not quite, he said, "bUt definitely the very closest I've found since."A definite win, if you've known this man's shawarma disappointments over the years.My shawarma plate, was divine not only for the shawarma itself, but for the rich and smoky baba ganoush, and artfully perfect toum - not an easy sauce to make by hand by any measure.We could only each finish about half our portions (they are large!) before our bellies were nearly too full.We left with hearty goodbyes and feeling like we'd just visited a favorite uncle. "We hope to see you again soon," he called out after us.He definitely will, and hopefully you too if you're adventurous and meander into a sketchy strip mall at the end of town.Kid-friendliness: Everyone feels welcomed here! There's not a lot of room for kids run around when dining in. However, it's the kind of old-school environment with fragrant smells, delicious food and friendly people that kids remember forever.❤️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Shawarma Plate, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Baba Ghannoug
Hands down the BEST falafel wrap I've ever had!! Purely phenomenal. Words can't do it justice, but it was exactly what my soul needed and then some.Incredibly kind gentleman running it all too! Can't wait till next time, I'll be looking forward to it!Vegetarian options: Falafel plate, falafel wrap, spinach pie, baba gannoug, garlic sauce, tabbouleh, baklava and more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zaatar, Baklava, Tabbouleh, Sauce, Falafel, Falafel Plate, Falafel Wrap, Baba Ghannoug, Spinach Pie
Great food, great service, and an atmosphere that will feel familiar if you have ever been to a restaurant in a Mediterranean country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate
Food is absolutely delicious! I believe it's the owner that makes the food and you can taste the love and passion he puts into every meal. Left with a fully belly and happy heart. Community staple here for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate, Falafel
The Lebanonese oven is a secret gem tucked in a strip mall next to the college. The owner/chef is passionate about his ethic food and making you love his dishes. Try everything. They're reasonable priced and deliciousPRO TIP- the spinach pie is a must.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lebanese Pizza
As usual, last night Mike made us feel like family, whipping up some special custom fare to top off our menu order. The only thing more impressive than his hospitality is the unctuous, deeply savory and fresh variety of dishes, all at reasonable prices. If Lebanese Oven was not tucked away in their quiet little spot, there would be a line out the door every day. Fair warning: you will be addicted!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite spot to grab a falafel wrap, it’s so well made and tastes very authentic, happy I found this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pita Bread Hummus, Baklava, Sauce, Falafel, Falafel Wrap
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Mike was such a refreshing personality. You can definitely see his passion through his food and his demeanor.11/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Shaworma
Can't say enough about this place... If you want locally owned authentic, fresh, healthy food. These are the kind of places we need to support in our
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate
Mike's the nicest guy, and the food is tip-top. Love the mutabbal and of course the shawarma.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tabbouleh, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Baba Ghannoug
Food is great and clean!This is a small and very comfortable place. The food is great and the service is too. I am a vegan for health reasons and sometimes I get a longing for something very tasty, exciting and fun to eat. This place has it! Their food is clean no garbage in it and you can taste it. I tried the V plate and the vegetable wrap which is delicious! I have found my new home for great restaurant food! ?Vegetarian options: There are many good, tasty options on the menu for vegetariansDietary restrictions: I have advanced diabetes and food allergies to dairy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Plate, Falafel
Taste buds satisfied!! Wonderful atmosphere.. and Mike is such an awesome person to meet for a cheer.We will be back to try the Pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Baba Ghannoug