Mediterranean King

Thought the food was excellent and a good value. The chef/owner? actually came out and brought my husband a sample of the beef schwerma because it was the last serving left and he thought it might be too dried out, that maybe my husband would want to order something else. Actually it was fine. The gyro must have a pound of meat in it. Look forward to trying everything on the menu.

I thought the decor was pleasant, and it lacked the slightly garish kitsch that seems to crop up in middle eastern restaurants sometimes. Only negative is that the room has only hard surfaces and becomes very noisy very quickly. Service was professional and efficient. Plenty of parking in front or in the lot on the side.

Too bad I only get to Cincinnati once a year at best. MK's decor was simple yet authentic. The music, copper light fixtures, and geometric wall decoration created an authentic ambiance. The server was friendly and helpful. The servings were large, pleasing to the eye, and there was no skimping on pita bread. I ordered the MK salad that was seasoned beautifully. The hummus had a concave filled with olive oil, and was sprinkled with sumac. The sage tea was refreshing, and the desserts are TO DIE FOR! Apparently, the desserts are also made in house. The baklava melted in my mouth, and the complimentary  rice pudding (many thanks!) was inhaled in less than two minutes. Sometimes the best judge of a restaurant is how you feel a few hours later (if you catch my drift). I felt absolutely fantastic. I look forward to my next visit to Mediterranean King!

This is the "new" Jerusalem Cafe that used to be at the corner of McMillan and Clifton. Same owner and menu, new location and name. They make everything fresh. The appetizers are typical middle eastern appetizers, but all are done well, so no complaints there. The pita is better than most pita you can find in the store.
They offer specials each day which give you a nice break from the usual menu, if desired. Although...the specials are pricey, usually at least $12, which is a lot for the area the restaurant is situated in.

I usually go for any of the appetizers (labna, foul, hummus, baba ghanouj) and a gyro or falafel. The falafel is delicious. The gyro is also great and has the option for a spicy sauce that adds a nice kick of heat and flavor. And the prices are great. The salads are also well done.

Another great perk...buffet! I don't like most buffets since it is usually oily indian food. But the buffet here is definitely worth checking out. Fresh food, along with some items NOT on the regular menu.

The owner and staff are aso very friendly, even if a couple of the servers seem like they are new to the type of job (nothing wrong with people gaining experience!)