Zait Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba

Great little Mediterranean spot in Saint Paul. The food came out super quick and the employees were very nice. The falafel and the mint lemonade were especially great. Fair warning, the prices on the website were a little outdated. Regardless, definitely worth trying.

Exceptional food!! This is a family-owned restaurant, and the owner, who is Palestinian, has his own unique recipes for many of the dishes. I tried the shawarma with Zaatar fries, and it was absolutely fantastic. They also offer distinctive Arab-flavored ice creams, including cardamom and turmeric. There are three other meals on the menu that I haven't tried yet, so I'm looking forward to returning! The owner's wife was incredibly welcoming and graciously explained all the ingredients in the dishes. As an Arab, I wholeheartedly recommend this place!

The Chicken Sandwich was fantastic, and I really enjoyed the Lemon Poppy Seed and White Chocolate Raspberry ice creams. It was an overall delicious experience. I also appreciated the young, energetic staff member at the front who helped me last Wednesday night; they were incredibly kind and attentive to all my questions and concerns. I will definitely return the next time I'm in town.

The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was charming. The food was tasty, although a bit on the expensive side. Given the current state of the economy, it's understandable; I will definitely return!

This place was so good. My husband is Arab and I lived in the middle east and we have been searching for specific dishes here in Minnesota. This is the most authentic place we have found. The food was flavorful, cooked perfectly, and spicy without being overwhelming. We definitely recommend the Kushari and sambusa. Also the chai and mint lemonade. The owner was so kind, welcoming, and grateful. We will definitely come back often.