Sesame Moe's

If you love Mediterranean food and lots of it, then this is the place for you. The quality of food is great, meat is flavorful and tender, the sides were really great too. And the quantity was massive. I ordered the combo with chicken tawook and beef. I got baba ghanoouj on the side. We had hummus and pita as an appetizer. My only complaint was that the pita was hard, we got both white and wheat but they weren't great. Needless to say, I will definitely go back because everything else was delicious. Lots of leftovers to take for lunch the next day.

Tip: Check in on Yelp to receive a free order of hummus.

I used to frequent this place when it was called Open Sesame. But now it's Sesame Moe's and although it's been Sesame Moe's for a long while now, I finally had a chance to check it out. Apparently, Sesame Moe's is the same as Open Sesame. The menu looks exactly the same, the decor has not changed, and a lot of my favorite dishes are just as delicious as I remember it. Which makes me wonder why even change the name at all?

I'm easily satisfied with just the Hummus, Fried Cauliflower, and Fried Potatoes. I especially love the lemony-garlic flavor of the Fried Potatoes and dipping the Fried Cauliflower in the creamy tahini sauce. Mmm! :)

During our most recent visit, they had this Lebanese Sampler which included the Fried Cauliflower, Fried Potatoes, and Falafel. Usually I am a fan of Falafel but this one seemed to have a unique flavor that I was not expecting. I'm not sure if they added curry powder to the falafel mix or what. As a curry fan, it sounds like a good idea but the flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. Like, way strong! Although dipping it in the tahini sauce helped mute the strong flavor. I'm almost certain that Open Sesame's falafel did not taste this way so I'm wondering if this is a Sesame Moe's thing? http://bit.ly/1Q2fTSQ

The Fattoush Salad is refreshing and delicious. But then again, I don't think I've ever had a Fattoush Salad that I didn't like. http://bit.ly/1lwoPmy

Despite the falafel, I still love this place. Service was quick and friendly. Lots of vegan options for me with meat options for the BF. Plus it's a great spot for date night :)

Above average service! Average food! Our server Rana was helpful and kind. She was so sweet, definitely made our meal!

The food was very average! We ordered the fried potatoes; the garlic sauce was tasty but the potatoes were bland. The chicken is also very bland and their rice doesn't compare to other Mediterranean restaurants, sadly. However, the beef kabobs were so flavorful! Definitely worth coming back for. The spicy hummus was also very good! With the check-in from Yelp, we were able to get a free baklava. Thank goodness it was free! Not worth paying for!
Overall I wouldn't come back for the food (okay, maybe the beef kabobs!) but I would come back for the service.

After a movie, we were trying to decide where to grab a late lunch and my wife said, "Sesame Moes". Made a quick reservation on Open Table and off we went.

I had my usual beef kabob, she had the Sesame Moes salad with beef shawarma, and our daughter had the beef shawarma sandwich. We started with an order if spicey hummus. Everything was awesome.
This is probably our 5th time here and we will be back again.

I have to update my review, especially since my last was merely mediocre.

To begin our server was an absolute sweetheart, she not only answered questions but made an effort to constantly follow up with us throughout our meal. Bravo!

The meal itself was delicious. I opted to order the kabob plate with beef, chicken, and shrimp. I must add that the added shrimps were well marinated and cooked to perfection. I am quite picky with the texture of my seafood and they were on point at Sesame Moes.

We also checked in and were able to try their dessert (baklava) for free. This pastry was well layered and made with fresh ingredients, especially the nuts which were infused with delectable flavor.

Overall this was a great experience, and we look forward to returning every few weekends.

Here's to good food, improvements, and delightful service. Here's to Sesame Moes!

Cheers

Sesame Moe's was amazing the 2nd time around! We came in for a Monday lunch around 2p and we chose to sit inside - the decor is nice and there wasn't too much of a crowd either.

We started with the Fried Potatoes - amazing! Small cubed fried potatoes covered with cilantro, garlic, lemon juices, and a little chili served with delish creamy garlic sauce... it's a must-order.

We also ordered the Sesame Moe's Combo which was again delicious. The steak was great quality and cooked to perfection - tender enough to be cut with just a fork, yum!

We loved our Sesame Moe's experience, and we'll definitely be back soon to sample more of the menu.

Checked out Yelp for ratings here and once again, it did not disappoint! The service and food here are great! I really enjoyed their hummus...very fresh and tasty! Also, the meat here is super flavorful. My sister and I especially enjoyed the intimate ambience and tasty decor. Very nice!

So far things have been pretty good. Good service. Good for dine-in or takeaway. Consistent flavors and portions, that are very much worth the prices. Big portions actually, you will not be hungry after eating at Sesame Moe's.

- The hummus is stellar too...and there's a FREE APPETIZER Yelp deal...how sweet!
- The lunch shawarma salad is great. It's filling, and pretty healthy mind-you.
- Tons of parking in and around the Manhattan Village area.
- Solid prices and a very diverse menu.
- Very good service...friendly...and not overbearing or pushy (even during lunch rush).
- Lovely outdoor patio too.

We've done take out here a couple times and the food is ready quickly, the orders have been correct, and we've been pleased.

This spot has become a go-to kabob/shawarma place for us!

Way to go MOE!

I was in the area and decided to give Sesame Moe's another shot. I'm so glad that I did! I think that this time around, I had more time to look at the menu and I think that I made better choices. The French fries were absolutely delicious and I couldn't get enough of that tangy yogurt sauce! The lamb pita was also great, and so was the hummus.

Service was excellent and the ambiance is very pleasant. I will definitely be back!

The food and service was BLEH! I won't be returning...

Dined on 3/27/14 and ordered the following:

*Beef Kabob ($16.59)
*Sesame Moe's Combo ($17.99)
*Salmon Kabob ($16.99)
*Fried Cauliflower ($6.99)

Entrees came with rice, hummus or baba ghannouj and your choice of salad (sesame moe's, fattoush or tabouleh) + pita (wheat or white).

Beef Kabob- chewy and all gristles! Wth! Asked for medium but it was more med well/well done.

Sesame Moe's Combo- kafta, chicken tawook and beef kabob = dry and chewy!

Salmon Kabob- not bad

Fried Cauliflower- not bad

The rice was HARD!

Service- SLOWWWWWWWW! "Um, where's our waitress? Where did she go?" She was nowhere to be found! I thought she went home for the night until she came back with our check...

Parking- plenty!