Tucked back with colored picnic tables and lights away from the hustle and bustle. The food is great and so is the atmosphere. Amazing flavor and seasonings and even have desert options. The shawarma was amazing and my kid who doesn't eat anything had about 5 pitas! Sooo good. Will be going back again. Staff was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Verdant
Service: 5/5, Quality: 5/5, Value: 5/5
Vegan Options: 3/5
Overall: Delicious food for a fair price.
Further:
Service - Service was prompt and food was walked out to us since we had waited under a covered patio due to rain. Additionally they allow ordering online and also offer catering services.
Quality - The food presentation was immaculate and tasted of perfection. We tried the Ara'yes vegan kebab wrapped in pita and it was delicious. We also saw someone else order a hummus bowl which looked equally good and we considered ordering some but we were fairly full and saving ourselves for Vortex Donuts next door.
Value - The prices were reasonable and the serving size exceeded my expectations. My SO and I both left fairly full.
Vegan Options - This is the only place that could use some work. Only the Ara'yes is labelled as vegan, however, I suspect the hummus bowl and several other menu items are vegan or could be made vegan. If all vegan options were clearly labelled then this likely would be a 4/5 in this category (and 5/5 is reserved for all vegan restaurants). We did appreciate the Ara'yes prominently advertised as vegan on the sign by the street though, as this is what got our attention as we were walking by for Vortex Donuts.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-09
Joanna Zimmerman
The best food-track I’ve ever had. Authentic, generous portions, very tasty and inexpensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krystal Horsman
We had dinner here on a Friday night. We tried the sabich, Ara’yes, hummus, and chicken shawarma. Everything was very fresh and the pitas were stuffed full of delicious things. Really nice sauces, especially the green sauce with ara’yes, and the orange/yellow sauce in the shawarma. The Israeli chef, Nir, came out and talked with us while we there. Great experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sabich, Hummus
Rachael Scher
This isn’t great Middle Eastern food. Sorry. I am in fact middle eastern and this was tasteless, not close to any of the food I have eaten or made. They were also out of so much stuff. If you’re only there a few days a week, pick it up and have the food that you advertise. Also get an Israeli or middle eastern person to prepare it. So it’s authentic. The eggplant wasn’t prepared well, the meat was just okay. I had high hopes for it. Would never return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Caden Phillips
Great place to eat and is good in price. There is live music too and just a great place to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus
Sam Sara Dawson
Amazing food, amazing experience, went out of his way after hours to feed us AND give us delicious food. It was exactly what we were looking for and wanted. Highly recommend giving his food a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R
We were walking by and saw their menu advertising a vegan kebab wrapped in a pita (ara'yes). We had to try it and it did not disappoint. The presentation was immaculate and the taste of perfection matched it. My only regret is that I am traveling and won't be able to enjoy this a second time.
Delicious Mediterranean food! Super casual, great prices! Next time you’re in Ashevillle, stop and get a beer and a bite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raquel Egosi
Best Malaby with healthy topping less sugar which I love. Thanks .
Evan S. Meyer
Amazing delightful middle eastern flavors. Super fresh. Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yael Terrmael Weisbach
The food in Yalla is delicious! It is authentic, the real deal of Mediterranean food. I love the atmosphere, the music, and the people. It's a perfect spot to hang out with friends and enjoy amazing Hummus or any other dish on the menu. Highly recommended for everyone. Great for vegetarians and gluten-free people like me.
Kid-friendliness: This is the perfect place for kids to run around and feel free. Our 7-year-old loves to go there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sabich, Hummus
Ofri Hirsch
I have only had the vegetarian options from yala and I loved each and everyone of them. Fresh clean and fast. I can't wait to try the shawarma
Excellent food. The beef pita is awesome.
Tucked back with colored picnic tables and lights away from the hustle and bustle. The food is great and so is the atmosphere. Amazing flavor and seasonings and even have desert options. The shawarma was amazing and my kid who doesn't eat anything had about 5 pitas! Sooo good. Will be going back again. Staff was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service: 5/5, Quality: 5/5, Value: 5/5 Vegan Options: 3/5 Overall: Delicious food for a fair price. Further: Service - Service was prompt and food was walked out to us since we had waited under a covered patio due to rain. Additionally they allow ordering online and also offer catering services. Quality - The food presentation was immaculate and tasted of perfection. We tried the Ara'yes vegan kebab wrapped in pita and it was delicious. We also saw someone else order a hummus bowl which looked equally good and we considered ordering some but we were fairly full and saving ourselves for Vortex Donuts next door. Value - The prices were reasonable and the serving size exceeded my expectations. My SO and I both left fairly full. Vegan Options - This is the only place that could use some work. Only the Ara'yes is labelled as vegan, however, I suspect the hummus bowl and several other menu items are vegan or could be made vegan. If all vegan options were clearly labelled then this likely would be a 4/5 in this category (and 5/5 is reserved for all vegan restaurants). We did appreciate the Ara'yes prominently advertised as vegan on the sign by the street though, as this is what got our attention as we were walking by for Vortex Donuts. Updated from previous review on 2024-07-09
The best food-track I’ve ever had. Authentic, generous portions, very tasty and inexpensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had dinner here on a Friday night. We tried the sabich, Ara’yes, hummus, and chicken shawarma. Everything was very fresh and the pitas were stuffed full of delicious things. Really nice sauces, especially the green sauce with ara’yes, and the orange/yellow sauce in the shawarma. The Israeli chef, Nir, came out and talked with us while we there. Great experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sabich, Hummus
This isn’t great Middle Eastern food. Sorry. I am in fact middle eastern and this was tasteless, not close to any of the food I have eaten or made. They were also out of so much stuff. If you’re only there a few days a week, pick it up and have the food that you advertise. Also get an Israeli or middle eastern person to prepare it. So it’s authentic. The eggplant wasn’t prepared well, the meat was just okay. I had high hopes for it. Would never return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Great place to eat and is good in price. There is live music too and just a great place to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus
Amazing food, amazing experience, went out of his way after hours to feed us AND give us delicious food. It was exactly what we were looking for and wanted. Highly recommend giving his food a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were walking by and saw their menu advertising a vegan kebab wrapped in a pita (ara'yes). We had to try it and it did not disappoint. The presentation was immaculate and the taste of perfection matched it. My only regret is that I am traveling and won't be able to enjoy this a second time.
Vegetarian options: Check out the ara'yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best hummus in town by miles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sabich, Hummus
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious Mediterranean food! Super casual, great prices! Next time you’re in Ashevillle, stop and get a beer and a bite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Malaby with healthy topping less sugar which I love.
Thanks .
Amazing delightful middle eastern flavors. Super fresh. Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food in Yalla is delicious! It is authentic, the real deal of Mediterranean food. I love the atmosphere, the music, and the people. It's a perfect spot to hang out with friends and enjoy amazing Hummus or any other dish on the menu. Highly recommended for everyone. Great for vegetarians and gluten-free people like me.
Kid-friendliness: This is the perfect place for kids to run around and feel free. Our 7-year-old loves to go there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sabich, Hummus
I have only had the vegetarian options from yala and I loved each and everyone of them. Fresh clean and fast.
I can't wait to try the shawarma
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