Nineveh Assyrian Food Truck — Restaurant in Olympia

This review is for the restraunt on Capital Way. Which has only been open a few months. All I can say is wow. We went to an early dinner on Sat Feb 22. Went in through the back which is where the lounge/bar is located. Immediately a cool chic vibe, but not pretentious at all. We were greated Immediately by the hostess/drink server. She had a genuine Duchenne smile. A real smile that is impossible to fake. And she was incredibly attractive, yet not arrogant with zero attitude. Our server was the same. No Bellvue attitude if you know what I mean. The food was excellent. We both had the scallops and the cheese flatbread. Perfect amount of food since we are on a semi diet not wanting to eat too much. But not too little food where one would leave hungry. Been there at high end restraunts. Server will remember us. My wife talked about her tattoos, one remembering their mother's and my wife's love tattoo because she serves children. Best restaurant experience I have ever had. This place is getting popular. Word on the internet is spreading fast. Last thing is, don't be afraid of going here at night in downtown Olympia. It's safe. Yes, there are homeless. Yet they don't mess with anyone. I felt safe parking my nice car outside. With Seatttle and Tacoma going downhill, we don't go there much anymore. Olympia is changing and feels way safer. Parking can be tricky, but lucked out finding a spot right outfront. Highly recommend, just do it now before it gets too popular. Like those places that have a 2...

After recently moving to Olympia, I was disappointed by the lack of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food options here. That’s why discovering Nineveh was such a thrill! Their Assyrian dishes offer the exact taste and flavors I’d been craving.

Unlike many other restaurants I’ve tried downtown, where the food often tastes like it wasn’t made to order, Nineveh consistently delivers meals that are fresh and made with high-quality ingredients. I first came across their incredible food through their food truck, and I love how the restaurant’s menu offers something unique while still maintaining the same authentic, high-quality experience.

What truly sets Nineveh apart are the owners. They’re so hands-on, and you’ll often see siblings, Jacob and Lisa at the restaurant whether working in the kitchen or personally serving guests. Their passion for their craft is evident in every dish and interaction, making each visit feel warm and personal.

If you’re in Olympia and searching for flavorful, authentic ethnic cuisine with heartfelt hospitality, Nineveh is the place to go - you can’t go wrong with either the food truck...

It was pretty good. Climbing up the hill to get into the food cart area wasn't easy on a sunny day. And then there were only two picnic tables to sit at. The one we chose the bench/seating part of it was all torn up and jaggedy. And my 1 year old grandson was sitting on it. I was worried he was going to scratch his legs badly. I ordered the deep fried cauliflower with tahini sauce. Whatever the spices were in the coating, they didn't quite belong in my opinion. And the tahini sauce didn't have any tahini in it that I could taste -at all. I'm not sure what it was. But the cauliflower pieces were cut large, and I appreciated that. Less batter. My husband ordered the chicken shawarma over salad. That was really good and I enjoyed the large portion of lettuce tomato and cucumber. The Baklava was good. Others have noted that it was heavy on the cinnamon, but I didn't mind it all. The Baklava wasn't crispy- but not soggy either. It wasn't too sweet or soaked with syrup. The problem with this food pod is that we couldn't find a garbage...