Location: Kensington
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Top 5 Middle Eastern food in Kensington, Maryland, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Middle Eastern food in Kensington, Maryland, United States. Kensington is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland. The population was 2,213 at the 2010 United States Census. Greater Kensington encompasses the entire 20895 ZIP code, with a population of 19,054.
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1. Al Ha'esh Israeli Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Enjoy authentic Israeli cuisine from our wood charcoal grill. Our skewers of delicious meats come with a spread of unlimited small salads and pita.
Reviewed By Allen S
Party of four went for dinner at 7 PM on a Wednesday night. I had falafel and the small plate salads. The falafel was good, the salads unexceptional. Worst part was the service. All four of us were entitled to "unlimited" salads. A nice concept if the server actually brought us salads. First serving was a series of very small plates for all four of us. Not enough in a dish for all of us to get a taste. Politely asked server for more salads. Nothing happens. Politely ask another passing server for more salad. Nothing happens. Got the attention of an individual who appeared to be in a supervisory position. He smiles, waves and nothing happens. Ask another passing server for additional salad. Guess what, nothing happens. Seems to me that if one of highly touted restaurant features is "unlimited" salads the restaurant should actually be prepared to fulfill the promise.
2. Al Ha'esh Israeli Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Enjoy authentic Israeli cuisine from our wood charcoal grill. Our skewers of delicious meats come with a spread of unlimited small salads and pita.
Reviewed By Allen S
Party of four went for dinner at 7 PM on a Wednesday night. I had falafel and the small plate salads. The falafel was good, the salads unexceptional. Worst part was the service. All four of us were entitled to "unlimited" salads. A nice concept if the server actually brought us salads. First serving was a series of very small plates for all four of us. Not enough in a dish for all of us to get a taste. Politely asked server for more salads. Nothing happens. Politely ask another passing server for more salad. Nothing happens. Got the attention of an individual who appeared to be in a supervisory position. He smiles, waves and nothing happens. Ask another passing server for additional salad. Guess what, nothing happens. Seems to me that if one of highly touted restaurant features is "unlimited" salads the restaurant should actually be prepared to fulfill the promise.
3. Al Ha'esh Israeli Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Enjoy authentic Israeli cuisine from our wood charcoal grill. Our skewers of delicious meats come with a spread of unlimited small salads and pita.
Reviewed By Allen S
Party of four went for dinner at 7 PM on a Wednesday night. I had falafel and the small plate salads. The falafel was good, the salads unexceptional. Worst part was the service. All four of us were entitled to "unlimited" salads. A nice concept if the server actually brought us salads. First serving was a series of very small plates for all four of us. Not enough in a dish for all of us to get a taste. Politely asked server for more salads. Nothing happens. Politely ask another passing server for more salad. Nothing happens. Got the attention of an individual who appeared to be in a supervisory position. He smiles, waves and nothing happens. Ask another passing server for additional salad. Guess what, nothing happens. Seems to me that if one of highly touted restaurant features is "unlimited" salads the restaurant should actually be prepared to fulfill the promise.
4. Yekta Kabobi Restaurant & Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Yekta Kabobi is a unique family owned and operated authentic Persian restaurant. We were the first middle eastern grocery store and restaurant in the DC metropolitan area, and have been around since 1979. We specialize in the making of all types of kabobs
Reviewed By jaseaton
The four of us went to Yekta for dinner ahead of a concert at the Strathmore about 15 minutes down the road. First, it was quiet. Second, the menu had several unusual items which made it tough to choose. Hire, and most important for me, the hummous and he Zeytoon Parvardeh (green olives and walnuts marinated with pomegranate molasses, herbs and garlic) that came with our Mezze plate were spectacular. All the flavors for both starters and main meals were intense and wonderful, but I could only so much before my taste buds were worn out. The desserts, which we had no time or room for, looked unusually interesting. Next time, we'll act as though this place is a Persian tapas restaurant and make a meal of the starter spreads.
5. Bacchus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Italinan
If you're looking for young/hip/trendy/noisy/all hard surfaces, skip this lovely classic temple to Lebanese cuisine, with its comfy booths, well-padded interior, romantic lighting, polite professional service, excellent food, extensive menu selections, nice wine list, and an atmosphere that enables one to hear one's companions without shouting. We've been eating here for 20 years and never been disappointed. For what you get, Bacchus is a bargain. We dined there this evening and had 3 apps, 3 entrees, 2 glasses of wine, 1 lemonade, 3 lovely chocolate lava cakes for dessert, 1 espresso and 1 cardamom tea - and the tab came to under $140 with tax. The samki harra (fish in tomato sauce) appetizer was utterly divine. My companions adored their shish taouk (chicken kebab over rice). Tender, moist, flavorful, and most generously portioned (doggie got some too!). If you like eggplant, you must try some of their many renditions, including baby eggplant stuffed with walnuts. And their falafel are excellent, not suffering from being fried in borderline rancid oil as at so many other nearby establishments.Unlike many Middle Eastern restaurants, this one understands that not everyone's keen on desserts featuring phyllo, rosewater and pistachios. So they offer several "western" desserts. Choose the chocolate "souffle" - it's really a lava cake - very delicious.They pull a mean shot of espresso and the cardamom tea was also lovely.Don't miss the elegant bathrooms with mirrored walls so you see yourself a thousand times... and in fine weather the outdoor patio with the plashing fountain is a perfect spot for lunch or early dinner.
