Ya Hala Grill & Hookah Lounge

5 stars for the food, one star for the atmosphere and gangland feel. I've never been part of an illegal drug sale before, but I feel like I am now after having had dinner there with all the trips to the parking lot by the clientele and people in cars that never came in but parked. Shady, but tasty.

Very strange experience. We walked in and the place only had 4 tables of people, but the waiter apologized for being so busy. Tables were dirty and we had to ask them to wipe them off. It took a very long time to get our food but it was good once we got it. It is a hookah bar and it's filled with smoke. There were people sitting at the bar drinking and smoking...and maybe working? Hard to tell. There were multiple people in and out of the kitchen, but there appeared to be only one waiter. We got baklava to go and it was good too. So good food, but odd atmosphere.

Very Nice and Relaxing atmosphere, I loved the Diversity of the crowd and the Cultural Music selection. The Drinks and Hookah were Great as well. However; the back seating lounge needs an update on the Sofas (Burn holes in couch) and it got very Hot and uncomfortable sitting there

A surprising find one impromptu weekday lunch! It was quiet but the food was excellent and the portions large. I've travelled to the middle east and had authentic Arabic food, this is so far the most comparable in St. Louis. Interior is a little rough from the Hookah coal burns but it didn't affect the service and food quality.

Found this place on Google and decided to hang out with a friend here on a Friday night. The staff was immediately friendly upon entering the building, we were seated right away. We generally went for Hookah and drinks and our waitress Gabby was so professional and helpful. Terrick was amazing as well at assisting Gabby with any questions we had. It was an awesome experience and we plan to return again. The only problem I have is the 20% gratuity added to my bill for only two people. I can see for large parties. To me that says that I do not have to tip at all if that is automatically added....and that in my opinion is way too high. Other than that it would have been a five star experience.

Edit: Went back on 06/10/2019 (Saturday) experience was the same but without a 20% gratuity added to my bill....:) 5 stars.....