Yafa Info
Amenities
Service options
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Curbside pickup
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No-contact delivery
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
Popular for
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Halal food
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Healthy options
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Romantic
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Trendy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free street parking
Best WLM Reviews
I enjoyed my dinner at this charming little Mediterranean restaurant in Carmel. The Octopus was grilled to perfection and the kebabs hit the spot. The service was attentive and good. The place is modest and compact.
I enjoyed my food at Yafa, the service was nice but the decoration was a bit dated and run down. There was dust on several of the areas and it did not feel as clean as you would like. The prices were a bit on the high side and I did not feel lik ethe quality reflected that. Overall this was an enjoyable meal but I would be hesitant to return.
Incredible flavors. Got the mint tea and baba ganouch for appetizers, great flavor on both but baba was a little smoky. Jewish lentil soup appetizer was great as well. But the butternut squash ravioli, in a butter sage sauce, was absolutely incredible! Such delicate incredible flavors, and the texture of the noodle and squash filling was just impeccable. Best ravioli of my life! Finished off with chocolate cake and Turkish coffee, we will be back!
I had a chance to dine here recently when in the area. Tried the lentil soup, Lebanese hummus, pear salad and mishmish chicken. The chicken was great if you like sweet and savory. The meat in the hummus was very well seasoned. Staff confirmed everything is halal.
Exceptional flavors in the vegetarian dishes that make you polish the plates although portion sizes are a bit on the smaller side. The butternut squash ravioli is a must have! In addition to the food, the wonderful hospitality and ambience makes this a great experience.
I came in on a Monday night for dinner and had a really enjoyable experience. The restaurant has beautiful stained glass Turkish lamps, the food was outstanding, and the owner was very friendly. He made several recommendations from the menu, all were great, as well as keeping an engaging conversation throughout the meal. I particularly enjoyed the kafta meatballs entree as well as the butter sautéed dates for dessert (tasted just like the inside of an almond croissant). Although I’m only in town for 5 days for work, I’ll be returning - the food and experience were that memorable.
Food is good, nothing special though.
I’ve eaten the same dishes in Greece, Turkey and UAE and here they don’t taste like the same.
Baklava, unfortunately, is very far from the original recipe.
Overall it’s too expansive considering what we’ve eaten (28$ for a roasted cauliflower?), and I think that it’s only because of the location..
My husband and I shared the babaganoush appetizer and grilled artichoke salad which were both specials and were delicious. The butternut squash ravioli and chicken kebab entrees were superb. The evening we were there, the owner was the host and waiter for the whole restaurant and he did a great job keeping up.
Quick Facts About Yafa
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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