UPDATE: both my husband and I have gotten sick with what seems like a stomach bug and have been sick for 2 days. DO NOT GO HERE.We drove from Maryland for the Ramadan buffet. It was a total of $90 for me and my husband. There was a $14 charge for gratuity/service charge and we were given paper plates and disposable forks/spoons and were not served in anyway (not greeted, no drinks, we weren’t even given napkins). The food was bland and not many options and when the food was up it was up. The atmosphere was ok. The buffet set up was ok but was not worth the two hour drive and the $90 bill. Would not recommend whatsoever!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
salah elbab
Ripe off! Sign says $29.99 for buffet but you really pay $40. The food is average and you have to walk down a long hall to get to the buffet table. I do not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Amenah Smith
Tasty foods and my go to when I craved “home made” foods from home!
Great food, atmosphere, and customer service. Highly recommend! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mahad Mohallim
Very bad service. The owner tried to lie about me to my guest. He also started a fight with me. Very unprofessional. Personally I will take my money elsewhere .
boulenouar hassina
The food is very delicious, wonderful Arabic atmosphere, especially Miss Farah, she was very friendly with us, smiling and very nice. Everything is beautiful. We will definitely come back to eat in this restaurant.
Excellent food and service! The lamb tagine fell off the bone and the Yemeni Kabsah was the best I have ever had. Very traditional. No need for knifes because the meat is so tender and flavorful.Lovely family business that caters to patrons like they are part of the family; dining experience was as comfortable as if dining at home with loved ones.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
geraldine Del Rosario
Yummy yummy in my tummy. I love their coffee and dessert. Ahh?? The mint smoothie is the bomb!!? Refreshing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mohammad Abdullah
Incredible food, awesome staff, and top-notch service at Balqees Restaurants! The vibe is amazing, making me feel like a regular even after moving to Maryland. Huge shoutout to Farah for being super cool and helpful. The payment process is so convenient – you can pay right at your table, a major upgrade from the old days of walking back to settle the bill. Seriously, do yourself a favor and check out Balqees Restaurants. You'll thank me for the awesome experience and mouthwatering food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Mandi
Emilly Lucas
5 Stars! Farah Rocks!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Y'all, just had the most awesome time at this spot! Been sending my work crew here, and they've been singing praises about the grub. So, finally took the fam, and guess what? Farah made it next-level fantastic.She knows the menu like the back of her hand and hooked us up with some killer recommendations. Super friendly, always had a smile, and made us feel right at home. It's not just about the tasty eats; it's the whole vibe she's got going.Even sent my work peeps here for a team treat, and they were all about it. Farah's making sure it's not just about the food but the whole experience. Major props!Shoutout to Farah and the crew for keeping it real. This place is the real deal, and I'll be spreading the word. Can't wait to chow down here again!
Food was delicious, great atmosphere and vibe. Our server Farah was super hospitable and very kind. She took care of us well and we will be back to see her!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sibonay Koo
Amazing food. The lamb mandi in particular stood out. The lentil soup was also very flavorful! I will definitely be back to try their other lamb dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahmed Rana
Best of best , delicious ? food ? and great ? hospitality.Everyone is friendly and they open late ⏰ and plus they have hookah .Mo is the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esha Z.
I've been here twice - the first time I came when the new hookah room opened up and they had a ladies night on a weekday to promote it (august 2023). Service was really slow but they did come to check in you and converse which I appreciated. Dessert was delicious. I dined in Monday night in the main dining area, got there at 7:15 and the place got busy around 8. The service is insanely slow - I ordered a chicken Mandi and a mint lemonade. He remembered I had a mint lemonade yet never came back with it lolll so no drink. 45 min wait after you order isn't acceptable, especially when drinks aren't even brought out. Then when asking for takeout boxes we had to wait a while at the payment counter and no one was addressing us bc they were busy. I wanted to go to the hookah room and grab dessert after as well but was unable to since it was already 9:15pm and I wanted to get home. The food was delicious and seasoned well, however service is not great - I would rather come during the day when I can waste a few hours and not care how long things take, or just do carry out and take the food to-do ; do not recommend dine-in.FYI - parking isn't great but it's like that for most places nearby in that area. Also, they automatically add in a fee (grateful he told us so I didn't have to give extra tip - this brought my total for one order of chicken Mandi out to $27 ... for one entree and no drink bc it was forgotten lol).
Malak Malek
We had the best waiter that I have ever met in my life. They were extremely friendly and happy while serving us. They were very generous with the food and they were so welcoming. I am so thankful for them and they made me have the best restaurant experience. Words cannot describe how kind and amazing they truly were. Thank you so much Hussam and Farrah.
UPDATE: both my husband and I have gotten sick with what seems like a stomach bug and have been sick for 2 days. DO NOT GO HERE.We drove from Maryland for the Ramadan buffet. It was a total of $90 for me and my husband. There was a $14 charge for gratuity/service charge and we were given paper plates and disposable forks/spoons and were not served in anyway (not greeted, no drinks, we weren’t even given napkins). The food was bland and not many options and when the food was up it was up. The atmosphere was ok. The buffet set up was ok but was not worth the two hour drive and the $90 bill. Would not recommend whatsoever!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ripe off! Sign says $29.99 for buffet but you really pay $40. The food is average and you have to walk down a long hall to get to the buffet table. I do not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tasty foods and my go to when I craved “home made” foods from home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Mandi, Lamb Mandi, Haneeth
Great food, atmosphere, and customer service. Highly recommend! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very bad service. The owner tried to lie about me to my guest. He also started a fight with me. Very unprofessional. Personally I will take my money elsewhere .
The food is very delicious, wonderful Arabic atmosphere, especially Miss Farah, she was very friendly with us, smiling and very nice. Everything is beautiful. We will definitely come back to eat in this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Chicken Biryani, Lamb Mandi
Excellent food and service! The lamb tagine fell off the bone and the Yemeni Kabsah was the best I have ever had. Very traditional. No need for knifes because the meat is so tender and flavorful.Lovely family business that caters to patrons like they are part of the family; dining experience was as comfortable as if dining at home with loved ones.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy yummy in my tummy. I love their coffee and dessert. Ahh?? The mint smoothie is the bomb!!? Refreshing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Incredible food, awesome staff, and top-notch service at Balqees Restaurants! The vibe is amazing, making me feel like a regular even after moving to Maryland. Huge shoutout to Farah for being super cool and helpful. The payment process is so convenient – you can pay right at your table, a major upgrade from the old days of walking back to settle the bill. Seriously, do yourself a favor and check out Balqees Restaurants. You'll thank me for the awesome experience and mouthwatering food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Mandi
5 Stars! Farah Rocks!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Y'all, just had the most awesome time at this spot! Been sending my work crew here, and they've been singing praises about the grub. So, finally took the fam, and guess what? Farah made it next-level fantastic.She knows the menu like the back of her hand and hooked us up with some killer recommendations. Super friendly, always had a smile, and made us feel right at home. It's not just about the tasty eats; it's the whole vibe she's got going.Even sent my work peeps here for a team treat, and they were all about it. Farah's making sure it's not just about the food but the whole experience. Major props!Shoutout to Farah and the crew for keeping it real. This place is the real deal, and I'll be spreading the word. Can't wait to chow down here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was delicious, great atmosphere and vibe. Our server Farah was super hospitable and very kind. She took care of us well and we will be back to see her!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. The lamb mandi in particular stood out. The lentil soup was also very flavorful! I will definitely be back to try their other lamb dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best of best , delicious ? food ? and great ? hospitality.Everyone is friendly and they open late ⏰ and plus they have hookah .Mo is the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here twice - the first time I came when the new hookah room opened up and they had a ladies night on a weekday to promote it (august 2023). Service was really slow but they did come to check in you and converse which I appreciated. Dessert was delicious. I dined in Monday night in the main dining area, got there at 7:15 and the place got busy around 8. The service is insanely slow - I ordered a chicken Mandi and a mint lemonade. He remembered I had a mint lemonade yet never came back with it lolll so no drink. 45 min wait after you order isn't acceptable, especially when drinks aren't even brought out. Then when asking for takeout boxes we had to wait a while at the payment counter and no one was addressing us bc they were busy. I wanted to go to the hookah room and grab dessert after as well but was unable to since it was already 9:15pm and I wanted to get home. The food was delicious and seasoned well, however service is not great - I would rather come during the day when I can waste a few hours and not care how long things take, or just do carry out and take the food to-do ; do not recommend dine-in.FYI - parking isn't great but it's like that for most places nearby in that area. Also, they automatically add in a fee (grateful he told us so I didn't have to give extra tip - this brought my total for one order of chicken Mandi out to $27 ... for one entree and no drink bc it was forgotten lol).
We had the best waiter that I have ever met in my life. They were extremely friendly and happy while serving us. They were very generous with the food and they were so welcoming. I am so thankful for them and they made me have the best restaurant experience. Words cannot describe how kind and amazing they truly were. Thank you so much Hussam and Farrah.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5