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Hummus was great a big portion for small. Had something called a shawarma with lamb, medium spice. Very taste! Unfortunately they were out of baclava but I'm sure that would have been awesome as well. Small dining was neat and very clean.

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graco rob . 2024-09-11

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I might not live near Cafe Rakka but I definitely will be make the drive to have this meal again. Such friendly staff along with an amazing meal. Bold flavors in every bite. Ordered: Lamb Shawarma on the Sajj Rice bowl $19.99, Pomegranate tea $2.99 Socials: The Hungry Wonderland

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The Hungry Wonderland . 2024-08-05

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Very disappointed. We arrived at 6 PM on a Saturday but quite a few options, everything our party was interested to order, was unavailable/out of stock. Due to this we decided to leave but also we were very turned off by the extremely poor condition of the seats.

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Christy Al-Zubaidi . 2024-07-29

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Long time favorite.. proud to be a customer since before Guy came to town. Recent addition of Lamb Burgers is superb! Rakka flavor and freshness crossed with a burger.. you get a hand patted ground lamb patty spiced to order (medium was plenty for me), topped with cheese and fresh cucumber, lettuce, homemade pickles and onions in a split pita bun. It was awesome! Juicy with intense flavor and freshness you just can't get anywhere else. It's a unique item you gotta try. It's really a tie with my top 3 favorites here, along side the filet mignon medallions and the salmon. Not to mention the hummus and the baklava! The owner has a passion for food you can taste, and Rakka continues to be one of my absolute favorite places to get great food! Edit: I do love this place, but the owner has made some calculated decisions on pricing that have pushed it out of the realm of reasonable. I think I spent $75 on 2 people last visit.. this is on no way "cafe" prices. $15-$18 for a plate of hummus and bread is outrageous. That same plate with more on it use to be like $9. Basic entrees are in the $25 zone.. drinks were always a little high, but there were refills. Now it's the same bottles they sell it at retail in.. so no refill. Frustrating if you have spicy food. Overall I'm happy for the owners success.. sad that the prices have made the food inaccessible and the experience much less appealing.

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Phil V . 2024-07-15

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I crave this place more than I’d like to admit. I grew up eating falafel wraps with our Arabic family friends.. and this restaurant brings up all of the nostalgia I’m looking for. So authentic and fresh! I drive from Nashville to eat here, and any day working in Hendersonville means lunch is Cafe Rakka!

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Brittany Sexton . 2024-07-11

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Wow, haven't been treated so rudely in a long time. Don't ask any questions about the menu, because you will probably get laughed at by the two ladies running the cash register. Not only were they rude, but I paid cash $61.67 and they didn't want to give me a receipt. The food is not worth the rudeness. I hope you have a better experience than I did.

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Joel “JJ” Nichols . 2024-07-06

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So delicious but prices keep going up and are outrageous can’t even afford it

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Jen Bates . 2024-07-02

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Great food, especially chicken tiki and pomegranate tea!

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G Mohon . 2024-06-25

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Wonderful food and great atmosphere. Will definitely go back a lot!!

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Pattie Kennedy . 2024-06-25

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The food was very excellent. The chicken grill hummus was the best. a considerable portion

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Rigoberto Labrador . 2024-06-18

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They're falafels are fantastic and I love the tabouli. It is a very informal atmosphere and yet the food quality is at a high level. We enjoyed the outside eating area and the attendance were very helpful. I sure hope to be back.

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Mark Rice . 2024-06-16

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This is the best restaurant in Hendersonville hands down. The diversity and execution is phenomenal. I love sitting on the patio to enjoy my food and have been pleased with takeout as well. It stays warm and tastes so fresh every time. I recommend anyone passing through to try this place out!

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Mali Rives . 2024-06-15

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I have been eating at Cafe Rakka since it very first opened. The food has always been amazing. I have tried several things on the menu but the chicken tikka Marsala with a pomegranate tea is one of my favorite meals ever. The staff, service, and Chef Rakka are the nicest people. I have never had anything other than a great experience at Cafe Rakka.

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Benjamin Cotten . 2024-06-11

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Cafe Rakka is a delightful cafe that offers a unique and enjoyable dining experience. The first thing that stands out is the warm and inviting atmosphere. The interior is cozy and aesthetically pleasing, with comfortable seating and beautiful decor. The menu at Cafe Rakka is diverse and caters to a variety of tastes. They offer a wide selection of delicious sandwiches, salads, and wraps, all made with fresh and high-quality ingredients. The flavors are well-balanced, and the portion sizes are generous. One of the highlights of Cafe Rakka is their exceptional customer service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with any requests. They go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience for their customers. Another standout feature of this cafe is their extensive beverage menu. From specialty coffees to refreshing smoothies and teas, there is something for everyone. The drinks are expertly crafted and pair well with the food options. Overall, Cafe Rakka is a fantastic place to relax, enjoy a delicious meal, and have great conversations. The combination of a cozy atmosphere, tasty food, and excellent service makes it a must-visit cafe.

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Ali Khodaei . 2024-06-09

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This has been my favorite local restaurant for years, and with good reason. It’s delicious. Plain and simple. This food is amazing. The tikka is my personal favorite.

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Sonya Sampson . 2024-06-09

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Such amazing food! Would recommend to anyone! The girls who work the front are always so helpful and sweet!

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Clair Dyer . 2024-05-22

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Excellent service, excellent food and willing to work on the fly. I asked for a large order at 10:45 am and they had it ready one hour later. Quality of the food is always superb. As a middle easterner myself growing up with this type of cuisine, it has always surpassed my expectations. Highly recommend

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Tennessee Style Weight Loss . 2024-05-10

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Always the best food! You will not find another place in town with more flavor filled food!

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justin liss . 2024-04-21

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I ordered a Chicken Shawarma Wrap with a side of hummus, and a Portobello & Cheese Sandwich with a side of hummus to go, but we ended up dining in. Regrettably, our order took 45 minutes to come out, while two tables that arrived after us received their orders before us. When my friend inquired about our order, the cashier/server rudely responded, 'We can't make it come out any faster.' We had specifically requested the Chicken Shawarma without spice, but to our dismay, the hummus we received had spice in it, making it inedible for my friend. After only two bites, my friend requested a spice-free version. The employee's response was once again rude, stating that since she had eaten half of it, she would need to purchase another one. I have attached a picture showing the two bites taken. Feeling disheartened by the situation, we made the decision to leave. As I made my way to the restroom, I overheard the waitress discussing our situation with another staff member and a customer. This unprofessional and rude behavior has left us with no intention of returning. While the food was okay, the overall experience was not worth the trouble. Oh, I have come across many other reviews similar to mine. I would recommend not wasting your time driving to this place and instead exploring the much better Mediterranean restaurants in Nashville!

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P M . 2024-04-02

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I ordered a Chicken Shawarma Wrap with a side of hummus, & a Portobello & Cheese Sandwich with a side of hummus to go, but we dined in. Our order took 45 minutes to come out, while two tables that arrived after us received their orders before us. When my friend asked about our order, the server rudely responded, 'We can't make it come out any faster.' We had specifically requested the Chicken Shawarma without spice, but when we received the hummus, it had spice in it, so she could not eat it. After only two bites, my friend requested a spice-free version. The server's response was again rude, stating that since she had eaten half of it, she would need to purchase another one. I have attached a picture showing the two bites taken. We decided to leave, and on my way to the restroom, I overheard the waitress discussing our situation with another staff member and a customer. This unprofessional and rude behavior has left us with no intention of returning. Although the food was good, the overall experience was not worth the trouble.

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Patricia B . 2024-03-30

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Excellent Mediterranean cuisine!! Food was absolutely top notch! Atmosphere is simple but could use a bit more updating. But back to the good food!! It’s with the drive to have the Shawermah!! The size of the plates were definitely large enough to share or just walk out with a full stomach!! Don’t be fooled by the surrounding buildings this is for sure a diamond in the rough!! You definitely need to try the food at Cafe Rakka!!

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Keith Terrillion . 2024-03-24

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We were in the area and decided to stop by Cafe Rakka for dinner. It was absolutely delicious. My son and I shared the lamb shawarma entree with a side of hummus, the Pom bom drink, and a ma’moul cookie for dessert. The regular had just the right amount of spice, and we loved everything. The guys working were really friendly. 10/10 We’ll definitely be back again.

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Lindsay McClain . 2024-03-22

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One of our favorite places in Hendersonville, absolutely delicious.

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David G. Zacharias . 2024-03-10

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First time trying, it was an amazing experience. Food was phenomenal 🤤 i was full and needed to stop eating but I couldn't. Little pricier than other Greek restaurants but it was delicious.

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L Crawford . 2024-03-06

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One of our favorite places to eat in the greater Nashville area! Chef Rakka owns and operates this restaurant for many years now. He serves the best Baba ghanoush we have ever had anywhere! It’s roasted eggplant that has a subtle smoky flavor, it’s very creamy and delicious. He serves it cold as an appetizer with fresh pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top. It’s served with warm pita bread. We also enjoy the fresh hummus which is mashed chickpeas served with a drizzle of olive oil as a cold appetizer with warm pita bread. He also has a tabouli salad which is fresh diced parsley and bulgar wheat. This healthy delicious salad is my favorite thing on the entire menu and is also the best tabouli I’ve ever had. We love coming here to eat. Don’t forget to try the complimentary cucumber water it’s very refreshing!

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Chase . 2024-02-18

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I had the chicken&cream rice bowl(med spice level). Highly recommend. Just enough heat so as not to overpower the other flavors. Portion sizes are nice.

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Mark K . 2024-02-08

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One of my favorite restaurants!

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Lana Jainarain . 2024-02-08

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Funky little joint with something for everyone including vegetarians. The food was delicious, fresh, and unique. The service was prompt, polite & done with a smile. Atmosphere is pleasant and upbeat. There's a dining area outside if you choose to enjoy the breeze. Highly recommend!

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Angie Kinsey . 2024-02-07

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This was our first time at cafe rakka. We had high expectations after local reviews and knowledge of a triple D episode back in 2010. I ordered the chicken tandoori hummus bowl and my husband got the lamb biryani. The chicken was really dry and lukewarm (probably being held on the line) but the hummus was really good. Loved the pickled turnips and onions to accompany the hummus. My husband’s lamb biriyani was good, but he ordered it spicy and the spice wasn’t as elevated as he expected. Definitely try it for yourself, even if it’s just for the hummus!

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Kelsey Glasser . 2024-01-30

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I placed order from a screen, and entered a name and phone number. I went out to my car to talk on the phone. After 15 minutes I went in and asked if my order was ready. The girl behind the counter said yes and handed me my order. I asked why I wasn't called when it was ready. She said they don't get that information from the order😖. The chicken in the shawarma was dry, and lacked that wonderful Mideast flavor I was expecting. The raw onions were harsh. Order off a screen, no call when ready, food not up to par...that's how you lose business.

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Larry Hoerner . 2024-01-30

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This is one of my local go to restaurants. They are so nice and friendly. The food is amazing. My favorite is the lamb burger. The entire menu is amazing.

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Alex Ralston . 2024-01-09

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We always do takeout and order a few things to share family style so I've had 15-20 different things on the menu and I think the food is all fantastic. Lamb korma has been our favorite. Great vegan options as well.

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Eric Newsome . 2023-12-29

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Everything here is amazing and I recommended it. However, they have no policy against wild children throwing paper airplanes and hitting other customers. I understand bad parenting, but this business needs to fix this.

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Jake Gunter . 2023-12-17

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We visited early in the day just after opening. The young man behind the register seemed to be struggling to be ready to open. We were told that today was the first time that they had opened since the tornado came through a week before. We placed our order and sat to wait. The food came out in a timely fashion and was quite good. We had order a "house water" as a drink when we placed our order. We were told by the young man that he would bring it out. Each time he came to our table (first to clean it, them the silverware, then the two entrees) he would yell us that he was getting the water. Finally I walked up to the counter to tell him I would just buy a bottle of water instead. He then poured up the water and gave it to me. We had also ordered Baba Ghanoush but when I went to get the water, I asked about it and was told that I didn't order it. No apology given for his mistake of not hearing it when both my wife and I said it. In light of the recent storm damage to the area, and the fact that it may ha e just been a rough start to the day, we will give them another chance in the future.

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JF . 2023-12-16

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Chicken always dry. My wife asked for extra cucumber and tomato for her salad and was just blatantly told, no. We can't add that to your salad. We asked it they were out of those items, and we were told they had the items but we're not allowed to add extra to the salad. This used to be a great place to eat. Over the last 6 months it has gone down hill terribly. Definitely would not recommend. It's also way overpriced for the quality of food they serve.

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Norris Bodyz . 2023-11-24

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Cost way too much for microwave food( rice was clumpy and hard in spots like it is microwave bag rice or they cant cook ,?? Not sure.) and did t get my taboole $25 for 1 persons and the food looked very slopped on the plate like zero presentations. Not worth the price or my time again. I knew I should have just gone to the real gyros ( Heros!!)

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Logan Kimbrough . 2023-11-11

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The falafel has unpleasant flavor, the chicken shawarma is not authentic. The cream chicken bowl was good 👍

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Dream & Relax . 2023-10-25

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I always make a point of visiting Cafe Rakka when I'm in Nashville on a work trip. Yesterday I was in the area and stopped by. I won't be doing that again. Extremely expensive for shopping mall food court quality that would have cost $10. I paid over $30 per meal (!!!) including tip and small side of hummus. The young ladies that served me were very nice. Very disappointing overall. I'll be going to Taziki's instead from now on.

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Patrick D'Arcy . 2023-10-05

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I love this little place. It was a beautiful day to sit on the patio

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Dellana Lashelle . 2023-09-23

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Disappointed! This restuarant was highly recommended and it definitely didn't live up to what we were told. We are huge fans of middle eastern food and were looking forward to trying this place. The falafel was way overcooked and greasy. The "lamb" shawarma was tough and chewy and was most likely cheap mutton being passed off as lamb. The seasoning was ok. The staff was polite and friendly. I've had much better middle eastern food in inexpensive fast food places.

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Gene P . 2023-09-10

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This place has incredibly good food. Had the hummus bowl with shredded lamb. Oh my goodness. You've got to try this... And the pomegranate tea...woo hoo.

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Bill Cordrey . 2023-09-06

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Great place for a date night! The food is incredible here and they use quality ingredients.

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Dan Harper . 2023-08-25

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Rakka has - by far - the best salads in Nashville. I’m also a fan of the tandoori chicken sandwich. The cold spiced tea is perfect for diluting into a gallon of water to make an excellent flavored water. Highly recommended.

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Laura Hunt . 2023-08-20

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Amazing food with rich flavors. Also has homemade pomegranate and hibiscus tea which was extremely delicious. His hummus is worth traveling for and you won’t be disappointed.

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Moe Hauter . 2023-08-17

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Tiny little joint - so very tasty! The staff is so helpful and friendly...and patient with these first timers! Chicken Tikka Masala Sandwich, and lamb shawarma sandwich. We will be back!

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Carolyn Kidder . 2023-08-15

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Waited an hour for food and instead of apologizing the girl at the cash register said I feel like an hour wait for food is normal. We ordered our food medium spice and it was so hot. Won’t be back.

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Debbie Orcutt . 2023-08-12

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It was an unusually rainy day in August when my son asks, “Have you ever had a lamb burger?” “Never even heard of one.” I said. “Oh, we gotta spot. You have to try one.” He seems excited. Off we go through the wind and the rain. I’m secretly thinking, “is this going to be worth the trouble?” Turns out, it was. We loved it. It was worth every bit of trouble. My son and my wife had the lamb burger and I had the lamb wrap. There were both outstanding, a distinctive Mediterranean flavor but not overdone with spices. We ate like kings and queens while Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage” played on the speakers overhead. There’s just something soothing about smooth, classic jazz while you eat. We give Cafe Rakka five stars. Thanks for a great meal.

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Dirk Margheim . 2023-08-12

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I loved this place very wholesome. I have had the lamb shawarma wrap and lamb hummus platter; i have been reading all the 5 star reviews so i can decide what to get next time.

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Michael Saffari . 2023-08-08

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First time coming to this restaurant. I have to admit the food was amazing it took some time and I was going to knock off a point of soul for that but I decided to be nice because I don't know what was going on back there the taste of the food gives them extra bonus points plus the service is really nice seems like a small hole in the wall ton of flavor with the food small parking lot wasn't too busy will definitely be back to try more the photo that I posted is a spicy chicken shawarma wrap

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Victor l Thomas . 2023-08-06

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Excellent food and service. Best I have had in a long time.

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Mimi . 2023-07-08

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So yum. We had the portobello and Shredded beef on hummus. Delicious!

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Trudie Mayo . 2023-06-28

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Amazing food! I had the grilled chicken hummus bowl and my husband had the lamb shawarma hummus bowl. You can customize the spice level (mild, medium, hot), so I got mine mild and my husband had medium. He said the medium definitely had a kick to it. Both dishes were incredible, and came with a side of wonderful fresh pita bread. We also had a side of falafel, and it was probably the best we’ve ever had. Huge portions and super fresh! Everything is made with olive oil, so it’s very clean. I’m also dairy-free, and the food was very allergen-friendly for me. Highly, highly recommend!

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Julia Grealy . 2023-06-25

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Excited to be here , amazing teams and delicious foods, I ordered butter chicken dish I never had it in my life and was amazing!

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Waleed Abdelnaser . 2023-06-25

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Everything here is so delicious! We tried the falafel, tandoori chicken, hummus…literally everything was 5 stars. Highly recommend this place!

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Osama El Shamy . 2023-06-25

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Not a spot for a work lunch. Ordered online, auto filled in 30 minute for completion after order was complete..... No phone to call and ask.. burn my lunch because they cant make a wrap in under 30 mins. Then I asked for it at 6, and at 620 they send me a text it's ready. Maybe go here if you have all day to waste.

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Evan Stuey . 2023-06-22

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The food was magnificent as usual. The wait staff...........not so much. Three customers who came in after we did were served before we were served. They brought the appetizers out with the meal. Signaled for water three times, then got up and had to ask for it. I'm still going back.

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Charlie Baker . 2023-06-18

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Amazing! Nothing overly complex - just great, clean-eating Mediterranean food that is full of flavor. Everything we’ve ordered from here has always been hot, fresh, and delicious. Love the lamb burger.

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Michelle J . 2023-06-11

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The hummus plates are outstanding! Love this place.

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Doug . 2023-06-01

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Wow. New favorite Mediterranean spot.

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Ellie Tregoning . 2023-05-22

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Yum yum yum yum yum. I don't know what else to say. The food here is so fresh and delicious. Plus there are tons of different options for various dietary restrictions. The hummus is *chefs kiss*. Indoor and outdoor dining choices. The staff is friendly. Just an overall amazing spot for lunch.

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A. Copeland . 2023-05-09

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Wonderful food, perfect blend of ingredients and spices, quick service, authentic and quality food, 5 stars all the way.

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Allison Harris . 2023-04-22

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Decent but over priced and the food doesn't look like pictures on the menu. Very disappointing.

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Derrick Calderon . 2023-04-04

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Been coming here for years. The best tasting Mediterranean in middle TN. Dinners are on the expensive side but the quality and perfection are exceptional. The staff is usually young and happy to be there and the pleasantness more than compensates for the lack of fancy white glove service. Sometimes Food Network guests are there because they are interesting, but Chef here is the real deal when it comes to connecting you to the land and culture through your mouth hole. (Traducido por Google) He estado viniendo aquí durante años. El mejor sabor mediterráneo en medio TN. Las cenas son caras, pero la calidad y la perfección son excepcionales. El personal suele ser joven y feliz de estar allí y la amabilidad compensa con creces la falta de un servicio de guante blanco elegante. A veces, los invitados de Food Network están allí porque son interesantes, pero Chef aquí es el verdadero negocio cuando se trata de conectarte con la tierra y la cultura a través de tu boca.

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Shaun Stallings . 2023-03-21

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Great healthy and delicious food. (Traducido por Google) Gran comida sana y deliciosa.

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Anna Fominykh . 2023-03-08

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The food is generally very good, but it is always uncomfortable picking up food to go from this place. They tell you the food will be ready at one time, you get there, then stand around for 10-15 extra minutes. Recommend going into eat vs take out. Food is great. Work on the to-go experience. (Traducido por Google) La comida en general es muy buena, pero siempre es incómodo recoger comida para llevar de este lugar. Te dicen que la comida estará lista en un momento, llegas allí, luego te quedas de pie durante 10-15 minutos adicionales. Recomiendo ir a comer vs llevar. La comida es genial. Trabaja en la experiencia para llevar.

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Kyle Shaw . 2023-02-21

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This place is so AMAZING, my most favorite Mediterranean restaurant.. I got the Lamb Biryani and my husband got Lamb hummus, my son Lamb burger.. We had so much leftovers, enough for another night of dinner.. Herbs in it was so good.. This was our 1st time, and the customer service was exceptional, the girls in the front were so sweet, wish I could have caught their names.. They also were very knowledgeable about everything.. Definitely try the water and tea.. WOW... I can't say enough good things about this place ❤️ (Traducido por Google) Este lugar es tan INCREÍBLE, mi restaurante mediterráneo favorito. . Conseguí el biryani de cordero y mi marido consiguió hummus de cordero, mi hijo hamburguesa de cordero. . Teníamos tantas sobras, suficientes para otra noche de cena. . Las hierbas en él eran tan buenas ... Esta fue nuestra primera vez, y el servicio al cliente fue excepcional, las chicas en el frente fueron tan dulces, ojalá hubiera podido captar sus nombres... También estaban muy bien informados sobre todo. . Definitivamente prueba el agua y el té... WOW... No puedo decir suficientes cosas buenas sobre este lugar ❤️

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Melissa Guenther . 2023-02-19

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When I dined in I had great food and portions. Take out I had horribly small portions and the food just ok. 40$ for two small portion plates?? What a disappointment… (Traducido por Google) Cuando cené tuve buena comida y porciones. Sacar tuve porciones terriblemente pequeñas y la comida estaba bien. ¿40 $ por dos platos de porciones pequeñas? Que decepcion…

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Colin Welshofer . 2023-02-17

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We always loving coming to this place. The food is always good, but we especially love the homemade tea and the hummus. As someone from this part of the world, the food is spot on and reminds me of home. I highly recommend that everyone should try this place out at least once. I wanted to add that they have increased their homemade tea selection and it is even better than before. (Traducido por Google) Siempre amamos venir a este lugar. La comida siempre es buena, pero nos encanta el té casero y el hummus. Como alguien de esta parte del mundo, la comida es perfecta y me recuerda a mi hogar. Recomiendo encarecidamente que todos prueben este lugar al menos una vez. Quería agregar que han aumentado su selección de té casero y es incluso mejor que antes.

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John Sproul . 2023-02-04

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So cozy and welcoming! The hummus was amazing! Would come again! (Traducido por Google) ¡Tan acogedor y acogedor! ¡El hummus estuvo increíble! Vendría de nuevo!

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Sarcastic Manager . 2023-01-31

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Rakka serves great food, but has a few problems. The employees (mostly high school age) were denied tips for years until a policy change. The food is amazing, but the “pita” bread both in texture and flavor is like cardboard. It’s often stale, flavorless and inedible. It’s odd to overlook something that easy with such fantastic dishes. The salads are overly pre-dressed and soggy. Always. The employee turnover is the highest of any place I frequent. They use an insane amount of packaging for to-go orders. If you don’t mind paying $23 for a medium portion, it’s good. Best to make sure chef is working when you go as the employees aren’t incentivized to keep the food consistent. (Traducido por Google) Rakka sirve buena comida, pero tiene algunos problemas. A los empleados (en su mayoría en edad de ir a la escuela secundaria) se les negaron las propinas durante años hasta que cambió la política. La comida es increíble, pero el pan "pita" tanto en textura como en sabor es como cartón. A menudo es rancio, sin sabor y no comestible. Es extraño pasar por alto algo tan fácil con platos tan fantásticos. Las ensaladas están demasiado preparadas y empapadas. Siempre. La rotación de empleados es la más alta de cualquier lugar que frecuento. Usan una cantidad increíble de empaques para pedidos para llevar. Si no te importa pagar $23 por una porción mediana, está bien. Lo mejor es asegurarse de que el chef esté trabajando cuando vaya, ya que los empleados no están incentivados para mantener la comida constante.

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Janelle Kienow . 2023-01-29

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Food is always good. Very pricey though. You can get a filet mignon dinner for the same price. (Traducido por Google) La comida siempre es buena. Aunque muy caro. Puedes conseguir una cena de filet mignon por el mismo precio.

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shelby mcbay . 2023-01-24

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Came here with a team of people. The ladies helping us were amazing and very helpful. The lamb was amazing! If I ever visit again I would make this a stop. (Traducido por Google) Vine aquí con un equipo de personas. Las damas que nos ayudaron fueron increíbles y muy serviciales. ¡El cordero fue increíble! Si alguna vez vuelvo a visitar, haría de esto una parada.

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Brandon Kinsey . 2023-01-22

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This visit, we were disappointed. The food wasn't as awesome as it was during our first experience several months ago. In fact, the food was average, the meat was dry, and there was a black hair in the lamb shawarma rice bowl. I sent it back, and couldn't eat anything after that. My companion was disappointed in his meal also. It made us very sad, because we were really looking forward to eating there again. (Traducido por Google) Esta visita, nos decepcionó. La comida no era tan increíble como lo fue durante nuestra primera experiencia hace varios meses. De hecho, la comida era normal, la carne estaba seca y había un pelo negro en el tazón de arroz con shawarma de cordero. Lo devolví y no pude comer nada después de eso. Mi compañero también estaba decepcionado con su comida. Nos entristeció mucho, porque teníamos muchas ganas de volver a comer allí.

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Lisa Antell . 2023-01-20

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I decided to give this place a try today. I had no idea what anything on the menu was really. Lol The lady at the counter was so nice and super helpful! The lamb biryani was so dang good!! I can not wait to go back and try something else. Seriously though, I am not sure I can go without ordering what I got today because it was that good! I will definitely be back. Great food and great customer service! (Traducido por Google) Decidí probar este lugar hoy. No tenía idea de qué era realmente algo en el menú. Lol ¡La señora del mostrador fue muy amable y muy servicial! El biryani de cordero estaba tan bueno!! No puedo esperar para volver y probar algo más. Hablando en serio, no estoy seguro de poder ir sin pedir lo que obtuve hoy porque ¡fue tan bueno! Definitivamente regresaré Buena comida y excelente servicio al cliente!

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Angel Thomson . 2023-01-17

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Service is not great took 55 minutes to get two meals. Food average after such a long wait. (Traducido por Google) El servicio no es excelente, tomó 55 minutos para obtener dos comidas. La comida promedio después de una espera tan larga.

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Jason Bennett . 2022-12-27

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By far the best Mediterranean food in Hendersonville. The food is very fresh and it isn’t usually too busy. I had the Chicken Tikka and the chicken is some of the best I’ve had. I’m usually not a big chicken person, but it was excellent here. The staff was very friendly as well! My only critique would have to be the prices. Cafe Rakka is on the expensive side, especially for the serving sizes. All in all, this a must try if you’re ever in Hendersonville area. (Traducido por Google) De lejos, la mejor comida mediterránea en Hendersonville. La comida es muy fresca y no suele estar demasiado concurrida. Tuve el Chicken Tikka y el pollo es uno de los mejores que he probado. Por lo general, no soy una gran persona de pollo, pero fue excelente aquí. ¡El personal también fue muy amable! Mi única crítica tendría que ser los precios. Cafe Rakka es caro, especialmente por el tamaño de las porciones. En general, debes probarlo si alguna vez estás en el área de Hendersonville.

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Jonathan Krawchuk . 2022-12-25

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Ordered the chicken wrap and side of hummus. Chicken was dry, no kind of sauce or hummus in the wrap hence making the wrap a dry experience. Hummus appetizer was put in a very shallow ( to go) container with the illusion of a hefty portion. Hummus did taste good, vegetables were fresh, pita was of good quality but after paying $20 ($2.25 tip, $17.75 for food) I can say I won’t return unless I were to drive by and see an, “Under New Management” sign under business logo. (Traducido por Google) Pedí la envoltura de pollo y el lado del hummus. El pollo estaba seco, sin ningún tipo de salsa o hummus en la envoltura, por lo que la envoltura fue una experiencia seca. El aperitivo de hummus se colocó en un recipiente muy poco profundo (para llevar) con la ilusión de una porción considerable. El hummus sabía bien, las verduras eran frescas, la pita era de buena calidad, pero después de pagar $ 20 ($ 2.25 de propina, $ 17.75 por comida) puedo decir que no regresaré a menos que pase y vea un letrero de "Bajo nueva administración" bajo el logotipo de la empresa.

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Scott . 2022-12-16

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The Falafel wrap is authentic. Highly recommend! (Traducido por Google) La envoltura de Falafel es auténtica. ¡Altamente recomendado!

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M . 2022-12-06

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Great food, good service. Always worth the stop. (Traducido por Google) Buena comida, buen servicio. Siempre vale la pena la parada.

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Jacob Clapham . 2022-11-25

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We were looking gif s place yo fry a nice salad snd we found it. It was not too large, it was fresh and dressing was perfect. I tried on if the cookies that was like a fig newton but only bette. That was a rear treat. Highly recommend.

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345peggye . 2022-11-22

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The customer service here is EXCELLENT!! The food is even better! Fresh and flavorful and the portion sizes are perfect. I ordered the lamb shwarma rice bowl and a side of tubuleh. The atmosphere is lovely and calm and everything is very clean. I will surely visit again and bring family the next time. (Traducido por Google) El servicio de atención al cliente aquí es EXCELENTE!! ¡La comida es aún mejor! Fresco y sabroso y el tamaño de las porciones es perfecto. Pedí el tazón de arroz con cordero shwarma y un lado de tubuleh. El ambiente es encantador y tranquilo y todo está muy limpio. Seguramente lo visitaré nuevamente y traeré a mi familia la próxima vez.

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Miche Vashon . 2022-11-19

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This is my favourite restaurant ever, considering I like anyone else have eaten many different places if not more I say this honestly they have very flavourful food. Thank you all that work there I really enjoy my time there. (Traducido por Google) Este es mi restaurante favorito, teniendo en cuenta que, como todos los demás, he comido en muchos lugares diferentes, si no más, lo digo honestamente, tienen comida muy sabrosa. Gracias a todo ese trabajo allí. Realmente disfruto mi tiempo allí.

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Xander Villar . 2022-11-19

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I stopped while traveling to Atlanta.The service was slow, the lentil soup was heavy, the protein portion was not enough. I drove there in my semi-truck, it wasn't worth it at all. (Traducido por Google) Me detuve mientras viajaba a Atlanta. El servicio fue lento, la sopa de lentejas era pesada, la porción de proteína no era suficiente. Conduje hasta allí en mi camión, no valió la pena en absoluto.

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Ahmet EFILOGLU . 2022-11-11

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Always yummy! Tandoori chicken Hummus and chicken biryani rice bowl! Red and Pomegranate tea! ❤️❤️❤️ (Traducido por Google) ¡Siempre delicioso! ¡Hummus de pollo tandoori y bol de arroz con pollo biryani! ¡Té rojo y granada! ❤️❤️❤️

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Angela Kniery . 2022-11-05

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Delicious authentic Mediterranean food. (Traducido por Google) Deliciosa comida mediterránea auténtica.

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Paul Silva . 2022-10-31

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I come here with my boyfriend a couple times a month. We always enjoy ourselves! The food is so fresh and consistent, and always comes out fast. I get the chicken tikka masala every time. The salad is so simple but the best I’ve ever had. The chicken is super delicious and flavorful. We also get the falafel sometimes and it’s awesome. Atmosphere is inviting and the staff is friendly and accommodating. You can tell the owner is very passionate and has high standards for his restaurant. Definitely a must try and I always look forward to my next visit. (Traducido por Google) Vengo aquí con mi novio un par de veces al mes. ¡Siempre nos divertimos! La comida es tan fresca y consistente, y siempre sale rápido. Tengo el pollo tikka masala cada vez. La ensalada es tan simple pero la mejor que he probado. El pollo es súper delicioso y sabroso. A veces también tenemos falafel y es increíble. El ambiente es acogedor y el personal es amable y servicial. Se nota que el dueño es muy apasionado y tiene altos estándares para su restaurante. Definitivamente hay que probarlo y siempre espero con ansias mi próxima visita.

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Allie Marie . 2022-10-28

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Delicious food, excellent customer service and a great atmosphere. This place offers Mediterranean cuisine like no other. (Traducido por Google) Deliciosa comida, excelente servicio al cliente y un gran ambiente. Este lugar ofrece cocina mediterránea como ningún otro.

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Diane Stewart . 2022-09-29

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Wow what a find! This truly is one of the stops that Guy Forru would find. All of our delicious and the service was also great! If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in for an authentic Syrian meal. ❤️ (Traducido por Google) ¡Qué hallazgo! Esta es verdaderamente una de las paradas que encontraría Guy Forru. ¡Todos nuestros deliciosos y el servicio también fue excelente! Si se encuentra en la zona, hágase un favor y deténgase para disfrutar de una auténtica comida siria. ❤️

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Carlos Vargas . 2022-09-21

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Their food is too dry, for the 3rd time, and too expensive and is not worth it!! hospital food no salt no flavor.😡🤬 , Very disappointed. (Traducido por Google) ¡Su comida es demasiado seca, por tercera vez, y demasiado cara y no vale la pena! comida de hospital sin sal ni sabor.😡🤬 , Muy decepcionado.

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Mark . 2022-09-02

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Fresh, hot, service was excellent. Different date from first, chicken was dry (Traducido por Google) Fresco, caliente, el servicio fue excelente. Fecha diferente a la primera, el pollo estaba seco.

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kurt jahnke . 2022-08-26

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Wow! The onion, garlic mushroom hummus bowl for this Plant Based Athlete was awesome! Forgot to take a pic!:) (Traducido por Google) ¡Guau! ¡El tazón de hummus de cebolla y champiñones con ajo para este atleta basado en plantas fue increíble! ¡Olvidé tomar una foto! :)

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Scotty Mo . 2022-08-25

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Very good food and friendly service. Had the lamb shawarma (wrap) and the babaganoush appetizer. Delicious. So many other great things on the menu. Will return. Very good food and friendly service. Had the lamb shawarma (wrap) and the babaghanoush appetizer, along with the Hummus + Lamb bowl. Delicious. So many other great things on the menu. Will return. (Traducido por Google) Muy buena comida y servicio amable. Tenía el cordero shawarma (envoltura) y el aperitivo babaganoush. Delicioso. Muchas otras cosas geniales en el menú. Volveré Muy buena comida y servicio amable. Tenía el cordero shawarma (envoltura) y el aperitivo babaghanoush, junto con el plato Hummus + Lamb. Delicioso. Muchas otras cosas geniales en el menú. Volveré

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Dan Drago . 2022-08-09

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My family ate here for the first time and we were blown away. The falafel was the best we've ever had, the hummus was amazing, and the portions were perfect. I had the Chicken and Cream rice bowl, my husband had the Lamb Biryani, my sister had the Chicken Biryani, and my mother had the Chicken Tandoori sandwich. None of us were disappointed, and three of us had enough left over for another meal. SO GOOD!!! Go eat here, you won't be disappointed! (Traducido por Google) Mi familia comió aquí por primera vez y quedamos impresionados. El falafel fue el mejor que hemos probado, el hummus fue increíble y las porciones fueron perfectas. Tuve el tazón de arroz con pollo y crema, mi esposo el Lamb Biryani, mi hermana el Chicken Biryani y mi madre el sándwich Chicken Tandoori. Ninguno de nosotros quedó decepcionado, y a tres de nosotros nos sobró suficiente para otra comida. ¡¡¡TAN BUENO!!! Ve a comer aquí, ¡no te decepcionará!

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Donna Pruitt . 2022-07-31

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Delicious, unassuming, fast. I loved Cafe Rakka! The food was so tasty. They had a nice little outdoor area to eat too. The inside is small but super clean and nice. The service was also great. Staff was more than willing to answer all of my questions! We had bread, drinks and entrees. The price was fair for the quality of the food too. (Traducido por Google) Delicioso, sencillo, rápido. ¡Me encantó el Café Rakka! La comida era tan sabrosa. Tenían una pequeña y agradable área al aire libre para comer también. El interior es pequeño pero súper limpio y agradable. El servicio también fue excelente. ¡El personal estaba más que dispuesto a responder todas mis preguntas! Teníamos pan, bebidas y entradas. El precio también era justo para la calidad de la comida.

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Lissa Renk . 2022-07-29

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My favorite restaurant in all of the South! Amazing Mediterranean cuisine! I frequent this hidden gem! (Traducido por Google) ¡Mi restaurante favorito en todo el sur! ¡Increíble cocina mediterránea! ¡Frecuento esta joya escondida!

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Ameelia Martin . 2022-07-14

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I said when we pulled up this place has great reviews….it could be on Diners & Drive-ins and Dives….and low and behold it actually was!!!! It was delicious, while a good face lift could do this place wonders….once you took one bite….you forgot all about your surroundings. Absolutely delicious!! A must try

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ChrisTenCAD . 2022-07-14

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This is a hole in the wall you don't want to miss. The tea and food reminded me of my trip to Israel. (Traducido por Google) Este es un agujero en la pared que no querrá perderse. El té y la comida me recordaron mi viaje a Israel.

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Tanya Cohen . 2022-07-12

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Food was fabulous and staff was exceptional. Worthwhile effort to go. (Traducido por Google) La comida era fabulosa y el personal era excepcional. Vale la pena el esfuerzo de ir.

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Robert Wichtermam . 2022-07-09

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Let's get the most important thing out of the way first... The food is excellent. The combination of tender well cooked proteins and bold Mediterranean flavors are excellent. Everything is fresh and flavorful and worth your patronage. The hummus, tzatziki, tikka, biryani, etc are all excellent with the right amount of robust spices and fresh herbs to balance the dishes. Where the restaurant fell flat is in its service... I decided to take some friends visiting from out of town to what I told them was the best Mediterranean food around... We arrived at 7:05 with a party of 10. At first the gentleman at the counter stated that they could not seat us because we were a 'large' party and we needed to call them at least 30 minutes in advance for them to prepare. After another 5 minutes of him explaining that this was a cafe and not a full restaurant he finally said we could be served if we agreed to sit at separate tables... So 10 people ordering the same amount of food at 7pm is ok as long as we don't sit together... Apparently how we were seated puts an additional strain on the kitchen (though I suspect it was more the additional service required of the wait staff that really bothered him an hour before closing). So we sat and ate and were just about done when 8pm hit. We were then reminded that they closed at 8 and the door was locked so we would need to get someone to let us out... Then a minute later we were asked if the dishes were ready to be taken, then a minute later we were asked if we needed boxes, then a minute later the chairs for all the tables around us we're placed on the tabletops in a manner that was at this point quite obviously to rush us out. All of this with very serious faces and very little desire to serve a customer (who was there to earn the cafe more business with new customers). During the whole meal we had to ask for plates, water, silverware, sauce... No one ever came to check on us and see how we were doing until 8pm... And that was in an effort to get us to leave. I must say i was very disappointed in the service... I will never understand hiring service personnel who are clearly bothered to serve others... This young man and his young lady friend clearly had places to go and that was more important than my family's dinner. Lesson learned is I will likely not come back with guests... And honestly will only come when I have a strong appetite for amazing Mediterranean food but will likely take it to go... I almost gave the review 2 stars but to be honest the staff in the kitchen deserves 5 and it would be wrong to penalize them for poor customer service when their job was done excellently. In summary : Food = 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Service = 2 maybe 1... 💢 (Traducido por Google) Primero dejemos de lado lo más importante... La comida es excelente. La combinación de proteínas tiernas bien cocinadas y sabores mediterráneos audaces son excelentes. Todo es fresco y sabroso y vale la pena su patrocinio. El hummus, tzatziki, tikka, biryani, etc. son excelentes con la cantidad adecuada de especias fuertes y hierbas frescas para equilibrar los platos. Donde el restaurante fracasó fue en su servicio... Decidí llevar a algunos amigos que visitaban fuera de la ciudad a lo que les dije que era la mejor comida mediterránea... Llegamos a las 7:05 con un grupo de 10. En Primero, el caballero del mostrador dijo que no podían sentarnos porque éramos un grupo 'grande' y teníamos que llamarlos con al menos 30 minutos de anticipación para que se prepararan. Después de otros 5 minutos en los que explicó que se trataba de una cafetería y no de un restaurante completo, finalmente dijo que nos podían servir si acordábamos sentarnos en mesas separadas... Entonces, 10 personas que piden la misma cantidad de comida a las 7 p. ya que no nos sentamos juntos ... Aparentemente, la forma en que nos sentamos ejerce una presión adicional sobre la cocina (aunque sospecho que fue más el servicio adicional requerido del personal de servicio lo que realmente lo molestó una hora antes del cierre). Así que nos sentamos y comimos y estábamos a punto de terminar cuando llegaron las 8:00 p. m. Luego nos recordaron que cerraron a las 8 y la puerta estaba bloqueada, por lo que necesitaríamos que alguien nos dejara salir ... Luego, un minuto después, nos preguntaron si los platos estaban listos para tomar, luego un minuto más tarde estábamos preguntamos si necesitábamos cajas, luego, un minuto después, las sillas para todas las mesas a nuestro alrededor estaban colocadas sobre las mesas de una manera que en este punto era bastante obvia para apresurarnos a salir. Todo esto con caras muy serias y muy pocas ganas de atender a un cliente (que estaba allí para ganarle más negocio al café con nuevos clientes). Durante toda la comida tuvimos que pedir platos, agua, cubiertos, salsa... Nadie vino a ver cómo estábamos hasta las 8 de la noche... Y eso fue en un esfuerzo por hacer que nos fuéramos. Debo decir que estaba muy decepcionado con el servicio... Nunca entenderé la contratación de personal de servicio que está claramente molesto por servir a los demás... Este joven y su joven amiga claramente tenían lugares a donde ir y eso era más importante que mi cena familiar. La lección aprendida es que probablemente no volveré con invitados... Y, sinceramente, solo volveré cuando tenga un fuerte apetito por la increíble comida mediterránea, pero probablemente la tomaré para llevar... Casi le doy 2 estrellas a la reseña, pero para ser honesto el personal de la cocina merece 5 y sería un error penalizarlos por un mal servicio al cliente cuando su trabajo se hizo de manera excelente. En resumen : Comida = 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Servicio = 2 quizás 1... 💢

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Neftali Alverio . 2022-07-06

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Excellent falafel, well spiced, moist, crisp shell. Hummus was very good. I have eaten a lot of middle eastern food but this is my first time to try Syrian food. I like the variation on the spices. The staff was friendly. I will be back. (Traducido por Google) Excelente falafel, bien especiado, húmedo y crujiente. hummus era muy bueno. He comido mucha comida del Medio Oriente, pero esta es la primera vez que pruebo la comida siria. Me gusta la variación de las especias. El personal fue amable. Estaré detrás.

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David Burleson . 2022-07-05

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