The Goodness Land Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Food Restaurant

Absolutely wonderful Middle Eastern cuisine, style and personality!! I’ll be the first to quality my review by admitting that I am quite limited in my capacity to hand out stars for authenticity. Based on the dozen or so times I’ve had Middle Eastern food (mostly at peoples homes and celebrations) this food fits the bill and expectation for authentic. But, again, I am from the Deep South of the Pacific Northwest, so take it with a grain of salt. And some Falafel! I wish I hadn’t been so eager to dish up before getting a photo; and it is not the prettiest photo, but I am sharing it for context. Check out the “leftovers” from our family platter purchase: 3 of the 4 adults 5 teens/preteens all ate substantially And it was lunch the next day for most of us! It was all so good! I can’t wait to have it again. Easy access off the Interstate or Orchard/Cole, very responsive service, amazing staff, and so fresh and delicious. If you want to consider the value of covering more than one meal for most of the fam, I definitely overstated the cost per person!

Trent B.

This was our first time eating here and I'm sorry I didn't check it out sooner. Food was AWESOME! Best I've had so far in the Boise area. Everything was so flavorful and well prepared. First time trying Turkish coffee and enjoyed it very much. We went on a Sunday night and it was quiet and chill with a few other diners trickling in and out. I think my favorite dish was the lamb hummus (actually every lamb dish I tried was amazing). The baba ganoush was excellent as well. We definitely left stuffed and can't wait to go back. Everyone was so nice and attentive as well.

Janelle O.

Very nice food and people! Appetiser Hummus is delicious! Lamb shank is slow-cooked to soft. Skewed meat is juicy and nicely browned. Sadly homemade baklava is all sold out today. Hope to enjoy it next time

Lam L.

Great middle eastern food. Especially for the location. I’m originally from Texas with a large middle eastern population and I’d say this food really holds its ground. So much so that we came twice during our visit to Boise. The hummus is a definite go to for appetizer and you can’t go wrong with any platter. They stay very busy here so anticipate a long wait. They cook everything fresh so know you’re being taken care of. The coffee is something for coffee fanatics to try but be warned that Middle Eastern coffee is not the same as American coffee.

Joann C.

Such friendly staff, beautiful and delicious food, and the decor and atmosphere transports you (I’ve never seen such an intricately decorated drop tile ceiling!). Really great value. Had samosas/sambusas, shawarma, babah janoush, hummus. Delicious tea and coffee (although I wonder why they serve bottled water instead of in a glass). We’ve ordered their family platter numerous times, for take out, but dining in is a worthwhile experience, too.

Ellen N.

I had an amazing dining experience yesterday! As someone who has enjoyed Middle Eastern food extensively, I was really impressed by how this restaurant brought together familiar flavors in such a delicious way. Mandi is one of my absolute favorites, and they did a fantastic job of capturing its essence with tender, flavorful rice and perfectly cooked meat. Every bite felt like a true celebration of Middle Eastern cuisine, with each element complementing the others. The attention to detail in the spices and preparation was evident, and I really appreciated how they balanced the traditional flavors with a bit of a unique twist. I’ll definitely be back to enjoy this amazing food again soon! Highly recommend it for anyone who loves rich, aromatic dishes!

MIDHUN C.