MAKANI

I researched and planned a few places to check out during my trip to Orlando. This was one of the few eateries that seemed to look good after reading the reviews & seeing photos of the food so I saved it my collection. Happy I made an effort to check it out!It's located in a happening part of town and it was conveniently located near my hotel, so it worked out great because the closeness ended up being a coincidence.... Walking distance.The venue is big and open until 2am and they serve hookah out on the beautiful patio and indoors as well. Our waitresses name was Auquel, she was super sweet and cheerful. She made a perfect suggestion of the Chicken Shawarma plate that I absolutely loved!This place seems like it would be a hot spot to dance the night away on the weekends but we came mid-week so it was not busy at all... but for us it was perfect because we just got off a late night flight anyway.

Egyptian themed restaurant and lounge. Has some Egyptian specialties that you won't find elsewhere like Kebda Alexandrian-Style, Koshri, Mombar, etc. we went there around 10:30pm midweek and it was not busy. I tried the Kebda sandwich and it was ok ( I tried the authentic one in Alexandria so it is hard to beat that) but overall the food was good.

Soooo yummy! Had the hawawshi and it was one of the best things I've had in Orlando. You must try it!!OH AND THEIR HOOKAH IS AMAZING

The food here is amazing, not to mention great service. This is my second time back here and I am Still Not disappointed. They do have LIVE entertainment, however I am never coming at that time they offer that. I always come before 9pm. But this place is open until 2am and is located right in the middle of entertaining I-drive in icon park!

We enjoyed a great meal here during our trip to the International Drive area of Orlando. The block has lots of restaurants but we wanted to eat at some place other than a chain and we do enjoy Middle Eastern food. Parking is a bit nightmarish in the adjacent lot but we were able yo park at a garage close by.This restaurant is specifically Egyptian and the main TV screen had a repetitive video of the monuments of ancient Egypt. The food was exceeded. We started with stuffed grape leaves, which was one of the best I've ever had. For my main course, I had the kofta with the rice and vermicelli and my husband had the falafel wrap. We ended the meal with baklava. Again, it was all delicious.

I had the shawarma platter, hummus appetizer and Orange juice. Or age juice tasted like Florida Natural so thumbs up for that even though the amount of money I paid for it, I could probably get a half a gallon for the same price but it is in Icon Park so they can get away with it. The rice and garlic sauce were a solid 5/5! Great texture, great flavor and I loved how the garlic sauce was in a gravy thing! So cool! The shawarma I'd say was pretty good. 3.75/5. Not the greatest I've had but certainly not the worst. The hummus had a great presentation but tbh, not the worst hummus but not very good. Probably a 2/5. The texture was meh, and the flavor was really lemony but not in a good way. There's barely any tahini to keep it creamy. It honestly felt like beans and lemon paste more than hummus. And for that price it should be better. The pita was also too thin and bland. I liked the waitress but she wasn't very attentive. I also didn't like they added gratuity without mentioning anything beforehand and then still wanted me to tip an extra 18%. The fact that's not illegal is amazing to me. One thing I did but didn't like was I didn't realize it was also a Hookah place. It's a cool idea but I didn't realize how strong the smells were from Hookahs. But I don't blame them. That's just a me problem. If you do decide to go, make sure to get the shawarma platter and remember they do an 18% gratuity

Food was served cold, we got the mixed grill and it tasted like it was recycled from the day before.. We also ordered a beef shawarma and it tasted like overly-salted beef jerky. The food here isn't savory or authentic. Save your money and eat somewhere else

If you are looking for something close to home then this place is for you! Fine Egyptian/Middle Eastern/Palestinian food! Service was amazing! Ambience was great with music you can enjoy and know while dining. I didn't do hookah but from the looks of what the others weee having they looked very EXOTIC, not your average!

The server was very polite. But the food was terrible I was going to stop at the food but they want me to keep writing. The tables and chairs seem like a spot were you quickly threw something together. Presentation and ambience is key. They have the right people serving. They just suck at everything else.

Gross - Overpriced - NastyThe food quality is low, and they charge a very high price to the point where they will rip you off. The place stinks and the service is very bad, too. This place will rip you off and make you sick. Stay away!! Was such a waste of money