by Robert S.
The hummus and the chicken schwarma were decent. A schwarma is basically a pita bread sandwich, where the meat is cut off a huge roll that is very similar to the meat from a gyro sandwich.Beautiful balmy evening so we sat outside with a bunch of folks smoking the hubbly-bubbly. There is also an inside/covered room to sit. The service was very friendly and courteous. I would return here again if on another late-night food run.
by Mariela C.
I don't head to Tarboosh to eat, though I regularly snack on Tarboosh's tasty hummus, but rather for its main attraction: HOOKAHS. Now here is the deal, your experience at Tarboosh is really going to depend on the how the cosmos are aligning on the particular day you head there. Sometimes it's great times, sometimes it's really really not. Their servers tend to be friendly enough, but problems with bills sometimes lead to conflict with their management. Regardless, I think Tarboosh's appeal is their great ambiance. With its small patio on 21st it's a great place to smoke Hookah and hang out with friends (though sometimes the crowd can bring the laid back feeling down). As for the Hookah's themselves again it's a mixed reaction. They do have a good spread of flavors, but it seems that more often than not the Hookahs are poorly washed and tended to, so you end up with a harsh, dirty, and abrasive experience. With rivaling hookah bars springing up around Nashville, I don't think Tarboosh is exactly my favorite (you can get better quality tobacco at Tabouli's) , but still I don't think it should be dismissed because it does provide the great atmosphere for a night of Hookahs and friends.
