Greens N Grills — Restaurant in Union City

Disappointing Second Visit - Mediocre Food Experience

Rating: ⭐⭐ (2 stars)

I recently visited Greens n Grills Mediterranean restaurant for the second time, hoping to recreate the exceptional dining experience I had during my initial visit. However, I am disappointed to report that the quality of the food has drastically declined, leaving me with a lackluster impression.

To start off, the falafel appetizer was a major letdown. The falafel balls were half cooked, resulting in a mushy texture and an unappetizing taste. It was clear that the kitchen staff did not take the time to ensure the falafel was properly cooked before serving it to the customers.

Additionally, the homemade sausage I ordered had an unpleasant rubbery texture and lacked the authentic flavor I had expected. It was a far cry from the succulent and flavorful sausage I had enjoyed on my previous visit, leaving me disappointed and unsatisfied.

The platter, which I had high hopes for, turned out to be a complete rip-off. The taste was overwhelmingly gamy, and the entire dish lacked any sort of seasoning or distinctive flavors. It felt like a haphazardly thrown-together assortment of ingredients, leaving me underwhelmed and regretting my choice.

To make matters worse, the hummus served with the platter seemed old and stale. Its lackluster taste indicated that it had been sitting out for far too long, robbing it of its freshness and vibrancy. It was a disheartening experience, as I had previously enjoyed the creamy and flavorful hummus at this establishment.

The only redeeming aspect of my second visit was the shawarma loaded with fries. The combination of the tender, well-seasoned shawarma meat and the crispy fries was satisfying, albeit the highlight in an otherwise lackluster meal. However, it was not enough to salvage the overall experience.

In conclusion, my second visit to Greens n Grills Mediterranean restaurant was a significant disappointment. The decline in food quality, from the half-cooked falafel appetizer to the gamy and bland platter, left me dissatisfied. Even the hummus, which had impressed me previously, tasted old and lacked its usual freshness. I hope the management takes note of these shortcomings and makes the necessary improvements to restore the dining experience that initially attracted me to their...

If you like spicy, go for the merguez wrap! The house-made sausage has a nice kick to it. This family owned business is a true hole-in-the-wall that I'll happily frequent now that I know it's here.

I selected the wrap and upgraded to sweet (potato) fries. The wrap was a good size and filling, the meat was well-seasoned. There are fries in the wrap and if I'd read the details prior to ordering, I would have picked a different side instead of having fries overload. As a matter of personal preference, I would like the wrap better if it had a different filling option (veggies? falafel?) besides just the french fries. The sweet fries were tasty and a great size, but soggy; no crispy edges at all. I also ordered a side of baklava and falafel. Again, both were flavorful, but somewhat lacking in small ways. The baklava (3 piece sampler) lacked the crunch of the phyllo dough, like it had been sitting too long perhaps? And the pistachios were in large chunks, not like the small bits in traditional baklava, so much that they hurt my mouth a bit. The falafel is large, with a diameter practically the size of a ketchup packet. The flavor was good, not excellent, and it was a little dry in texture.

North African food is one of my favorites and the food here is very good. Not good enough for a 5 star/ Excellent rating, for the reasons above. But it's good enough to go back, which I've already done to try some other menu options. Every time, the service and greeting has been impeccable. Happy to support local,...

Hey there,

If you are thinking of going to eat at Greens N Grills, please do it. I was looking for a good place that served Middle-Eastern food, and I opted to dine-in here. I am glad I did.

I entered the facility, and a customer that was already dining in asked me what's good here, and I responded telling him, ''like you, it's my first time here." A response that put a smile on his face.

Next, I reached the order point at the end of the dining area. The man that was on duty said the "Chicken Shawarma Platter" is our #1 seller. I ordered the money maker!

It took less than 5 minutes for my order to reach me- a good sign. I enjoyed the food, and I enjoyed my time. The man at the front desk treated me with utmost respect, and he had a smile on his face the entire time.

Like I said at the top, come in as you won't regret...