Hamada maqluba is truly amazing and serves one of the best dishes I've come across in a lifetime. They have halal arab food and amazing service. This restaurant truly deserves 10 stars as my taste buds went to the 7th heaven heaven the day I tried their chicken skewers/rice with a side of their garlic sauce. I've yet to stumble across a restaurant with such unique tastes marinated with a variety of spices from across the globe including Asian, African, and Middle Eastern spices. I came for a quick bite but here I am 3 weeks later eating their special dish writing this review with a mouth full of their rice and all ive got to say is lord have mercy. I've yet to miss a day or 2 where i haven't had their food. I'm happy to announce that i now have a addiction for their food. When I'm home all I'm thinking about is their grilled chicken that's incredibly juicy and tender and melts in my mouth like cotton candy. Hamada maqluba's food puts other restaurants to shame. The portions were so generous, and the owner is extremely hunble and kind as he goes above and beyond to cater to the customers wants and needs as I asked for some extras and he filled the portions of food. You can't beat it at this incredible price. The portions are perfectly sized and will take u to a another dimension. If you haven't tried their food you haven't lived or live under a rock. Within a couple years I guarantee this restaurant will be a Michellen star restaurant. Don't ask the owner for their secret recipe just enjoy it. If your a atheist the second that chicken hits your taste buds you'll be thanking God and asking for seconds. You'll enter the restaurant a atheist and leave a new man or woman.
I have placed ordered on the website and spoke to the owner Mr. Tariq for confirmation if they received the order. I had ordered family tray of mixed BBQ and family tray of lamb Maqluba. Initially he was so nice confirming our order and upon asking their promoted online offer for free dessert he mentioned BAKLAVA or HARISSA and since I ordered family trays he would give us six pieces of desserts for family which really impressed us that he being so generous. My husband went to pick the order and found he was the only person running the restaurant. Owner let my husband choose the sides which go with the order. My husband picked the order and the special dessert and bring after 45 minutes of drive…When we opened the trays to enjoy the food it was so disappointed to see the money you spent on the food was burnt and chewy with no grilled vegetables. Literally even the rice was burnt with smell in it…the lamb Maqluba got mushy rice and you can’t see proper layers of vegetables and lamb as what MAQLUBA should be served and that complimentary dessert was fruits just banana and grapes in the tray. I was really disappointed in front of my guest coz it wasn’t at all tempting to try so I ordered pizza for kids. Just to confirm it wasn’t a foul play I called the store and spoke to owner Mr. Tarek and he didn’t take the review well and replied to me that his food was exactly how the previous management make and I shouldn’t complain about dessert coz it was free anyways and I should be thankful for fruits I got instead like the audacity to blame me for failing his own promotion and words on the phone. He was so rude that he didn’t apologize to make it right next in fact asking me that if I wanted percentage off on my order and started asking me to give him exact number like 10%, 20%, 30% off the reason I called where I stopped him right away to not shame us like we are beggar and want free food but take accountability to ruining our order and show us some empathy who spent over $190 dollars for food which people didn’t enjoy eating. I asked him that if you had a bad day please calm down and then call me when you feel right to talk. NO follow up after that!…EXOTIC fruits of large tray is a joke he is making to prove himself right…I didn’t ask for fruits just the online promotion of dessert HE mentioned to give me for family since I ordered the large tray??? Pictures with the post speaks thousand truth about food…enough prove for the Owner’s continues lies about his incompetency to make things right for customers…I can see the owner doesn’t take negative review well and blame customers for choosing this restaurant which previous owner established with their best customer service and tasty food. BEWARE don’t give your business to restaurant have no respect for their customers!
This place was amazing and had some of the best Arabic dishes in the US that I’ve had in a long time. I split the Lamb Maqluba with my husband and we were both extremely satisfied (as was our 1 year old daughter.) I’d love to say we cleared our plates but the portions were so generous we have lunch for tomorrow! The kindness of the owner was top notch, we mentioned our wish for more lamb to go with our leftovers and he whipped some up for us to take home and enjoy at a later time. I never write reviews but this place earned it! We will be returning in the near future
Absolutely delicious food. Just like always. I will be back for sure.
I’ve been to many restaurants in temple terrace and Tampa, and hamada Maqluba & grill is Simply the most delicious Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food! They are simple and humble atmosphere. They take the time to explain things on the menu and helped me decide what to order! Whether it’s Maqluba, or kebabs or mansaf or shawarma (the Arabian more delicious version of gyro) or lamb chops, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. The new owner is very nice and made me feel like home, much better than the previous rude owner they had. I give them five stars and my business for many years to come. I found my hidden gem when it comes to home style and street food Arabic restaurants
This is our second time visiting and both times the food has been amazing! Everyone is super nice. I love that they have vegetarian options as well.
Looks good , but the rice was in hard chunks and way too much sauce for the little amount of meat and rice. There was more lettuce and tomatoes then anything, definitely not worth 15.99.
I like to support local successful business like that. They have the best chicken on rice and their food is really healthy and affordable. I like it and looking forward to try more and more from their kitchen.The owner is very nice and as soon as I walked in there next time he was like did you come to complaint about us or order again lol, which I think is very considerate. Thanks!
Amazing food. Friendly service. We will make the trip from St Pete just for future cravings of the flavors served at lunch today. Thank you!
As of quality the food wasn't great, the French fry didn't fry enough, it was so soft and raw. Lamb over rice had so much sauce and salad seems old. Need better a chief order to be run the business. Sorry to disappoint you "to the owner"