Falafel: 6/5 The perfect falafel. No other flavors than chickpeas and herbs. Perfectly fried and has such a light and fluffy texture, I was shocked by how great these were. A must get. Combo Plate: 5/5 A solid plate that can easily feed 2 people or be an excellent appetizer for 3. The rice was a huge star, savory and definitely not an afterthought. You can basically try their whole menu from this plate. The meat is seasoned well, maybe slightly on the overcooked end, but has a very nice and uniquely Syrian sort of flavor (from what I know, but what do I know). The garlic sauce and spicy sauce are also a must with the meat! They complement it very well.The kefta kind of tasted… spoiled but I have had meats on kebabs taste like this before so… do with that as you will. It was the most flavorful though! Chicken: 4.5/5 Beef: 4/5 Kefta 3/5. Rice 5/5/ Mixed Pickles: 4/5 I’m not a huge pickle lover but I appreciated that these did not have a searing vinegar kick. They taste very similar to other Middle Eastern and Eastern-European pickles I’ve had in the past, but have a homemade vibe to them. Tastes great with the meats. Hummus: 4.75/5 REAL hummus. Velvety and has clear flavors of tahini and olive oil. Delicious, hard to do better than this. If you want to try how hummus should taste, this is the one. Grape Leaves: 3.5/5 I was looking forward to these but they had that really mushy texture like they were from a can. I enjoyed the sweet drizzle on top (I think it’s pomegranate molasses) but it was whatever. Flavor is slightly sour and slightly grandma-fridge-esque. Syrian Tea: 5/5 Not sweetened, tasted very strongly of cinnamon and cloves. Easily gave 3 people 2 cups each. Delicious, warm, and helps start and end the meal. Very Indian “chai” vibes if I had to compare it to anything. Oh, it tastes like Korean cinnamon tea without the sugar! Ambiance: The dining room literally looks like a nursing home/an old church building from the 80s. Come for the food! Service: Service was kind of slow but the workers are very kind. Parking: The parking lot is gigantic but with no lines. Very easy, no pain.
Damasco Mediterranean Cuisine
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Falafel: 6/5 The perfect falafel. No other flavors than chickpeas and herbs. Perfectly fried and has such a light and fluffy texture, I was shocked by how great these were. A must get. Combo Plate: 5/5 A solid plate that can easily feed 2 people or be an excellent appetizer for 3. The rice was a huge star, savory and definitely not an afterthought. You can basically try their whole menu from this plate. The meat is seasoned well, maybe slightly on the overcooked end, but has a very nice and uniquely Syrian sort of flavor (from what I know, but what do I know). The garlic sauce and spicy sauce are also a must with the meat! They complement it very well.The kefta kind of tasted… spoiled but I have had meats on kebabs taste like this before so… do with that as you will. It was the most flavorful though! Chicken: 4.5/5 Beef: 4/5 Kefta 3/5. Rice 5/5/ Mixed Pickles: 4/5 I’m not a huge pickle lover but I appreciated that these did not have a searing vinegar kick. They taste very similar to other Middle Eastern and Eastern-European pickles I’ve had in the past, but have a homemade vibe to them. Tastes great with the meats. Hummus: 4.75/5 REAL hummus. Velvety and has clear flavors of tahini and olive oil. Delicious, hard to do better than this. If you want to try how hummus should taste, this is the one. Grape Leaves: 3.5/5 I was looking forward to these but they had that really mushy texture like they were from a can. I enjoyed the sweet drizzle on top (I think it’s pomegranate molasses) but it was whatever. Flavor is slightly sour and slightly grandma-fridge-esque. Syrian Tea: 5/5 Not sweetened, tasted very strongly of cinnamon and cloves. Easily gave 3 people 2 cups each. Delicious, warm, and helps start and end the meal. Very Indian “chai” vibes if I had to compare it to anything. Oh, it tastes like Korean cinnamon tea without the sugar! Ambiance: The dining room literally looks like a nursing home/an old church building from the 80s. Come for the food! Service: Service was kind of slow but the workers are very kind. Parking: The parking lot is gigantic but with no lines. Very easy, no pain.
This is the best Syrian food that I've had in a while. Rodger was working very hard to bring quality to the table. My meat was well seasoned with the roasted flavor. I heartily recommend the lamb ribs. Everything was well seasoned and I like their special jalapeno. All the ingredients for authentic and set up towards the Syriac style. The meats Halal if you like that.
This is the best Syrian food that I've had in a while. Rodger was working very hard to bring quality to the table. My meat was well seasoned with the roasted flavor. I heartily recommend the lamb ribs. Everything was well seasoned and I like their special jalapeno. All the ingredients for authentic and set up towards the Syriac style. The meats Halal if you like that.
Damascus Mediterranean cuisine is the best Restaurant in the area hands down. Does not get anymore authentic than this. It's also nice me being Christian ✝️ 🙂, has a very nice Christian atmosphere. My wife and I love this place and drive 60 miles round trip just to feast here 😋