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Ilili

Ilili

236 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States

Full • Wine • Lebanese • Bar-lounge


"We began with pita bread accompanied by labne, which was exceptionally refreshing and light, especially considering the hot and humid weather outside. The beef fried kibbeh was also enjoyable. For our main course, we chose lamb cooked medium rare. While the lamb was delicious, the center was a bit too red and rare for my taste, limiting me to just one bite. My least favorite dish was the warm eggplant. It complemented the lamb nicely but was too sweet for my palate—I could only manage a small portion. The white coffee was wonderfully refreshing and aromatic, truly heavenly. Dessert is a must-try here. The mouhalabiyeh offered a perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and lightness, with pistachio dust adding a delightful crunch. The sorbet, particularly the arak and pear flavor, was absolutely delicious. However, I didn’t care for the fig sorbet as it reminded me too much of baby food. Overall, dining at ilili is an experience worth having. While it is on the pricier side, the quality justifies the cost. I would wholeheartedly give it a 15 out of 10 recommendation. As for the bathroom, it was quite unique, resembling a funhouse. Each stall featured sliding doors, and there were numerous mirrors. It had a funky vibe, and I appreciated that there were actual doors instead of the usual gaps at the bottom of stalls where you can see people's feet while they are seated. That's how all bathrooms across the U.S. should be!"

Moroccan Bites Cuisine

Moroccan Bites Cuisine

5714 Evers Rd, San Antonio I-78238-1717, United States

Halal • Moroccan • Vegetarian • Mediterranean


"This place right here offered such a great experience. There are sisters who own this place and they still run it like they just opened. They greet you and if you have questions about the menu she will go through the history of the dish and flavors. We have never had moraccon food but they set a pretty high standard. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and along with a great waitstaff I will definitely come back. We wanted to try a little bit of everything so we ordered chicken pastilla, chicken kabob, madghout and chicken tagine. Chicken pastilla takes 45 minutes to make so we ordered other food to try it after. There's an appreciation for them to make an item by hand. The Madghout is a lamb shank that's made with 7 seasonings and marinated for hours. It was tender, full of flavor and filling. I enjoyed the rice and the mint tea. If you want a drink I highly recommend the mint tea. It's hot but the mint makes it refreshing and honestly very enjoyable. Try this place out. The chicken was flavorful and so delicious. Also have a conversation with the sisters they can give you so much history of moraccon food like the chicken pastilla that's typically made for really special events and is not eaten every day. It's typically made for high standing people so it was an honor to try it and experience such a major food. Overall loved the food and the staff."

Zoes Kitchen

Zoes Kitchen

44743 Brimfield Dr, 20147, Ashburn, United States

Soup • Salad • Greek • Salads


"I had never heard of nor eaten at Zoes Kitchen until I was on a serious search for some healthy cuisine. My sister in law suggested this place and I wasn't sure if I was going I ing to like it. We stopped in at around 630 pm ish and it had a chill laid back vibe. I ordered the chicken kabobs with 2 sides fire roasted corn and the roasted veggies, and I ordered the tomatoes bisque soup. My sauce of choice was Tzatziki sauce. We sat down and my soup came out with mini pita triangles i only ate a tiny piece (try to stay low carb) and it was warm, soft, and quite delicious. The soup was creamy and right amount of flavor; even my 17 mo old niece liked it. So my main dish came out I received 2 chicken kabobs, mixed roasted veggies (green, orange, and yellow peppers, carrots, mushrooms, red onion, and cherry tomatoes), and a decent portion of the fire roasted corn. I wished the corn was warm, bit I didn't mind it chilled. The first bite threw me off because there was this unique funky bite to it. I kept eating it and my palate caught up eventually. The chicken was perfectly grilled and juicy, and the veggies were delicious. Mix it all together with some Tzatziki sauce and it was on a level 10 out of 10. I truly was pleased and satisfied with my meal, and I haven't felt this in a very long time. It's too bad there isn't one closer to where I live; Zoes Kitchen would be my go to spot for a flavorful and healthy meal!"

Zoës Kitchen

Zoës Kitchen

3400 W Expy 83 #700, McAllen, United States

Salad • Greek • Salads • Kitchen


"I don't know where the average of 5 stars come from! Valley people normally have a very good palate but apparently not with the food at this place. Because the restaurant was uncomfortably cold, We chose to eat outside which was unfortunate because of very loud music coming from the restaurant loudspeakers and because of the flies and gnats that are prevalent this time of year. Although there was outstanding service at the front counter, this is the only good thing I can say about this restaurant. The food was simply horrible. We made four orders. Two steak shish kabobs, one falafel tomato sandwich and one Greek Chicken Pita wrap. Each plate came with a side. We chose roasted vegetable, cauliflower rice and Tumeric Rice. I forget the third. All of the food was lukewarm (as in sitting around) not cooked to order. Grilled onions on all of the platters was old. The steak on the shish kabobs was sinewy, under cooked, tough, barely warm and not edible. These shish kabobs had been sitting around for us to order, they were definitely not made to order. At the price we paid for the shish kabobs, I expect quality meat and fresh vegetables, not something sitting around waiting for someone to order. This is inexcusable! The falafel sandwich, while attractive, had a strange taste I could not get used to. I did not finish the sandwich. The falafel was undercooked and soft. For those who have not eaten falafel, falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter in Middle Eastern cuisine made from ground chickpeas, broad beans, or both. It is supposed to crispy and hot! This was just a ball of something cooked some time ago, again, waiting for us to drive up to order. Horrible! While I normally eat three times at a restaurant before I write a critique, this is a rare exception on my part since I have not had food this bad in a very long time. I will not make this poor, expensive mistake again by eating at this store again. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. Do not waste your money here until they fix their deficient kitchen."