Arabian Breeze Restaurant

I love Nicholas (formerly known as Arabian Breeze). The food is fresh, healthy and delicious. It's within walking distance of home. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't much care for Middle Eastern cuisine; in fact, he loathes most of it. So the only time I get to have it is when I order take-out and my husband goes somewhere else to get something he likes. It's very sad, because I really enjoy the ambiance in the restaurant, and the staff is always so friendly. When they first opened as Arabian Breeze, they would bring you a giant sheet of paper-thin bread with zatar-seasoned oil, it was fabulous. Last time I got take-out, it was an enormous pita. I wonder if they still have that wonderful oil? My last take-out, I ordered knafeh, and I have to admit that I was disappointed. There was no rosewater syrup (or any other kind is syrup, for that matter), so it was somewhat tasteless; just shredded phyllo and white cheese. I made my own rosewater syrup, and that helped, but the best place to get knafeh is Ya Hala on 80th and Stark. But that's the only disappointment I've had at Nicholas. Just writing about it makes me want to go there NOW!

less crowded than their MLK store and better food.