Global Bistro - ( Shawarma Abu Yamen)

Ordered the appetizer mix at Global Bistro and had a mix of hits and misses. The hummus was very creamy and smooth, and the baba ghanoush stood out with a nice smoky flavor. The fattoush salad was excellent—fresh, well-dressed, and full of flavor. The chicken shawarma was also good, and the portions overall were very generous. Unfortunately, some items fell short. The kibbeh was a bit too greasy and lacked seasoning, and the falafel was extremely dry and bland, which was disappointing. Overall, there are some solid dishes here and great portion sizes, but consistency across the menu could be improved.

Pretty good food. Alhamdulillah. The rice wasn’t too oily like I have seen other Mandi dishes to be. The salad was flavorful. And the dessert wasn’t over sweet.

My family and I have been coming to Global Bistro for a couple of years and the food has always been delicious. My husband told me that recently their food quality has gone down, which I couldn't believe at all. Well today I went and decided to try for myself and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. We ordered a bunch of food, about $90 worth. I've had to throw half of it away. The falafel had clearly been cooked previously and then deep fried for a second or third time. It was hard, dry, and chewy in some places. It tasted disgusting. It was probably the worst falafel I've ever had. We could not eat it. The cheese fatayer was old and chewy. It looked like it had also been reheated, but maybe in a microwave? The cheese was chewy and very thin, like it had been compresse

★★★★★ Global Bistro in Fairfax is a hidden gem. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and well-presented. The menu offers a great mix of options, and everything we tried was prepared with attention to detail. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance—casual yet refined—making it a solid choice for both family dinners and business lunches. If you’re in Fairfax and looking for quality food with dependable service, Global Bistro is absolutely worth a visit.

Visited this place by way of a recommendation. I am visiting from out of town. It was a bit of a let down as I expected better. The lamb shank was tender but not that flavorful and the rice was just average. The lamb chops were average and not as flavorful as other restaurants that I’ve dined at. This was just an overall average experience for me.