If you go to this place I recommended order a plate, Wheat kebab or Shawarma, It's game with side dishes of salad and pita bread
Ginny L.
Great Food, Great Service. Notice this,place while taking St Jon's Bluff to TownCenter because 295 was a parking lot. Wow - was that a lucky break. I love Shawarma and my husband loves Falafel so we decided to try the drive through. The staff patient,y waited and answered all our questions. We ended up with a Shawarma and Falafel patter. We got the red cabbage and carrots on one platter, and upgraded to the chickpea and Greek salad for the other. We also ordered 4 Kebbi The order came with fresh warm pita. The Shawarma was one of the best I've ever tasted. Falafel was lightly fried and delicious. Every salad was perfectly dressed - not to oily - and seasoned just right. And the Kebbi - Amazing taste! We received extra sauces with the order. The platters were so large and full we have lunch for today. And can't wait for lunch - this place has outstanding food that is served hot but quickly (maybe a 10 minute wait for the order). We can't wait to return and try Beef/Lamb Shawarma and the other interesting items on the menu. So many delicious choices we are sure we'll be regulars. If you have not tried this gem of a place you should soon. Worth a drive! Highly recommend.
Ava G.
I finally found the perfect Mediterranean cuisine that fits my needs! I love hummus and shawarma but at most places I have to buy a shawarma dinner and then hummus is separate, which makes eating alone too pricy for a meal. However, yafa has the solution ! They have a shawarma entree that is loaded with meat and hummus! I'm in love! The taste is exceptionally good and they even have a DRIVE THROUGH! That makes it very convenient and I will definitely be back for more!
Chloe P.
We were just passing by and I saw the sign saying they served Israeli food. The place was nice but the food was awesome. I really liked everything we ordered.
Rebecca U.
Convenient for vegan/vegetarian in the area looking for a good place for some protein. Place is usually not as busy, has quick service.
Jake B.
Amazing experience. I planned on going to Yafa a month ago. The day came and I would have dined-in, but my schedule went down differently than expected, which meant less time. I found out that Yafa does have a drive-thru. I came by and ordered the staple beef shawarma platter alongside traditional Arabic coffee. I was greeted, cooked for, and served by nothing but classy individuals with serious culinary ability. The shawarma itself is all I could ask for. The bed of rice had the proper texture, the tahini sauce the richly sour kick one anticipates. Of course the coffee was mind-blowing, and if you are a coffee connoisseur then you owe it to yourself to go get a cup of authentic Arabic-style brew. Imagine the best breakfast roast colliding with Thai tea and you're close. In Palestine they even make it with cardamom. I will come back to Yafa again and again.
Lisa G.
They need to UPDATE their prices on the website and on there menu sign in the drive-thru it say one price but ones you get to the window it's another price. When I ask about it of course they going to act like they don't understand English and have a attitude then say oh I'm sorry... no don't be sorry update your prices.... I will not be returning here... and it just kills me when all of a sudden they don't understand English / get attitude when you question them about their issue.
Melissa M.
Ordered the chicken breast wrap but it was full of chicken thigh meat. Hummus was ok but nothing special. Lucky for me the crinkle fries served to be lunch.
Lindsey C.
I finally got to try this place last night. We ordered the beef kafta dinner, chicken shawarma dinner and falafel starter. The falafel was on point and the greens sauce to dip it was awesome too. We also enjoyed the chicken shawarma. It was flavored well and the chicken was tender. The beef kafta was really dry and over cooked but the flavor was good. Both of the dinners came with hummus, rice, garlic potatoes, salad, and pita which were all just okay. Don't get me wrong, I ate it and there was more than enough food but nothing I'd NEED to have again. Glad I tried it though. As for the inside, I think it's in an old Wendy's and it has a drive through which is pretty cool but the inside is rough. The vinyl seats are so worn there really isn't any vinyl left. Everything is just old and dingy and there is very little lighting. I wouldn't eat there personally. If I was in the mood for middle eastern and wanted it quick, I'd consider going back.
Elizabeth M.
Sooo good. I forgot how much I love yafa grill. I got their mixed plate to go. I actually ordered through the drive through. It came with a pita bread on the side, salad and some pickled cabbage on the site and a huge plate with hummus, rice, some sort of lamb, chicken, and a few other things that I'm not sure what they are called. Honestly it was a sampler of almost everything and it was soo tasty! Definitely worth checking out if you have never been.
This is by far one of the best middle eastern restaurants out there. Their Shawarma is one of the best I've ever had. Don't hesitate to stop in if you are in the area. They even have a Drive Through!
Parash S.
The food was fresh and awesome. This is a family run restaurant and the staff is humble. We are vegetarian, so we enjoyed the veg platter, veg combo, falafel wrap, etc. It was fun to eat fresh Mediterranean food
Ir C.
Service is good, Generally not crowded, best thing is the drive thru Food can be better
Jacqueline H.
We were going for hot pot saw there sign. We loved the food. We ordered the fish, chicken, fish lunch plates and grape leaves. The food was awesome. Everything was cooked well and seasoned perfectly. I will be going back. The staff is very courteous. Restaurant is clean. Baklava was exquisitely prepared.
Sahil N.
The chicken kebab here was very good! It's very flavorful and the taste profile is closer to South Asian style as compared to other Mediterranean, which I loved! The other meats were okay but we some cuts of the shawarma were dry. The rice was edible, hummus is smooth and good, but nothing to ride home about. I would definitely try it again but just for the chicken kebab. If you're in the area, give it a try, but hopefully the meat will be fresher. Orrr just stick to the chicken kebab!
If you go to this place I recommended order a plate, Wheat kebab or Shawarma, It's game with side dishes of salad and pita bread
Great Food, Great Service. Notice this,place while taking St Jon's Bluff to TownCenter because 295 was a parking lot. Wow - was that a lucky break. I love Shawarma and my husband loves Falafel so we decided to try the drive through. The staff patient,y waited and answered all our questions. We ended up with a Shawarma and Falafel patter. We got the red cabbage and carrots on one platter, and upgraded to the chickpea and Greek salad for the other. We also ordered 4 Kebbi The order came with fresh warm pita. The Shawarma was one of the best I've ever tasted. Falafel was lightly fried and delicious. Every salad was perfectly dressed - not to oily - and seasoned just right. And the Kebbi - Amazing taste! We received extra sauces with the order. The platters were so large and full we have lunch for today. And can't wait for lunch - this place has outstanding food that is served hot but quickly (maybe a 10 minute wait for the order). We can't wait to return and try Beef/Lamb Shawarma and the other interesting items on the menu. So many delicious choices we are sure we'll be regulars. If you have not tried this gem of a place you should soon. Worth a drive! Highly recommend.
I finally found the perfect Mediterranean cuisine that fits my needs! I love hummus and shawarma but at most places I have to buy a shawarma dinner and then hummus is separate, which makes eating alone too pricy for a meal. However, yafa has the solution ! They have a shawarma entree that is loaded with meat and hummus! I'm in love! The taste is exceptionally good and they even have a DRIVE THROUGH! That makes it very convenient and I will definitely be back for more!
We were just passing by and I saw the sign saying they served Israeli food. The place was nice but the food was awesome. I really liked everything we ordered.
Convenient for vegan/vegetarian in the area looking for a good place for some protein. Place is usually not as busy, has quick service.
Amazing experience. I planned on going to Yafa a month ago. The day came and I would have dined-in, but my schedule went down differently than expected, which meant less time. I found out that Yafa does have a drive-thru. I came by and ordered the staple beef shawarma platter alongside traditional Arabic coffee. I was greeted, cooked for, and served by nothing but classy individuals with serious culinary ability. The shawarma itself is all I could ask for. The bed of rice had the proper texture, the tahini sauce the richly sour kick one anticipates. Of course the coffee was mind-blowing, and if you are a coffee connoisseur then you owe it to yourself to go get a cup of authentic Arabic-style brew. Imagine the best breakfast roast colliding with Thai tea and you're close. In Palestine they even make it with cardamom. I will come back to Yafa again and again.
They need to UPDATE their prices on the website and on there menu sign in the drive-thru it say one price but ones you get to the window it's another price. When I ask about it of course they going to act like they don't understand English and have a attitude then say oh I'm sorry... no don't be sorry update your prices.... I will not be returning here... and it just kills me when all of a sudden they don't understand English / get attitude when you question them about their issue.
Ordered the chicken breast wrap but it was full of chicken thigh meat. Hummus was ok but nothing special. Lucky for me the crinkle fries served to be lunch.
I finally got to try this place last night. We ordered the beef kafta dinner, chicken shawarma dinner and falafel starter. The falafel was on point and the greens sauce to dip it was awesome too. We also enjoyed the chicken shawarma. It was flavored well and the chicken was tender. The beef kafta was really dry and over cooked but the flavor was good. Both of the dinners came with hummus, rice, garlic potatoes, salad, and pita which were all just okay. Don't get me wrong, I ate it and there was more than enough food but nothing I'd NEED to have again. Glad I tried it though. As for the inside, I think it's in an old Wendy's and it has a drive through which is pretty cool but the inside is rough. The vinyl seats are so worn there really isn't any vinyl left. Everything is just old and dingy and there is very little lighting. I wouldn't eat there personally. If I was in the mood for middle eastern and wanted it quick, I'd consider going back.
Sooo good. I forgot how much I love yafa grill. I got their mixed plate to go. I actually ordered through the drive through. It came with a pita bread on the side, salad and some pickled cabbage on the site and a huge plate with hummus, rice, some sort of lamb, chicken, and a few other things that I'm not sure what they are called. Honestly it was a sampler of almost everything and it was soo tasty! Definitely worth checking out if you have never been.
Restaurantji Recommends
This is by far one of the best middle eastern restaurants out there. Their Shawarma is one of the best I've ever had. Don't hesitate to stop in if you are in the area. They even have a Drive Through!
The food was fresh and awesome. This is a family run restaurant and the staff is humble. We are vegetarian, so we enjoyed the veg platter, veg combo, falafel wrap, etc. It was fun to eat fresh Mediterranean food
Service is good, Generally not crowded, best thing is the drive thru Food can be better
We were going for hot pot saw there sign. We loved the food. We ordered the fish, chicken, fish lunch plates and grape leaves. The food was awesome. Everything was cooked well and seasoned perfectly. I will be going back. The staff is very courteous. Restaurant is clean. Baklava was exquisitely prepared.
The chicken kebab here was very good! It's very flavorful and the taste profile is closer to South Asian style as compared to other Mediterranean, which I loved! The other meats were okay but we some cuts of the shawarma were dry. The rice was edible, hummus is smooth and good, but nothing to ride home about. I would definitely try it again but just for the chicken kebab. If you're in the area, give it a try, but hopefully the meat will be fresher. Orrr just stick to the chicken kebab!