At Ēma, the name of the game is mezze, the style of small-plates dining popular across the eastern Mediterranean from Greece and Turkey through Lebanon and Israel, each with its own spin. Chef CJ Jaco…
Grilled Chicken Kebab was great and flavorful but didn't have that much chicken
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Betsy G
2 contributions
1/6/25
• DoorDash order
Kebab was excellent. Driver delivery was quick and smooth.
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Navid T
Local Expert • 16 contributions
12/27/24
• DoorDash order
Ema: Where Your Taste Buds Take a Mediterranean Vacation
Ema is the kind of place that makes you feel fancy just for walking in. I sat down, ordered my feast, and instantly knew I was about to experience something life-changing. Let’s break it down:
Faroe Island Salmon Kebab: This isn’t just salmon on a stick. No, this is art. Perfectly cooked, tender, and so flavorful that I briefly considered starting a petition to rename it “Faroe Island Gold.” If salmon could flex, this one would be on Instagram showing off.
Hummus with Lamb Ragu: Forget peanut butter and jelly—this is the ultimate duo. The creamy hummus was so smooth it could moonlight as a jazz saxophonist, and the lamb ragu was the rich, meaty hug it didn’t know it needed. I contemplated licking the bowl but decided to retain some dignity (barely).
Brussels Sprouts with Honeycrisp Apples: Ema just said, “What if we took the vegetable everyone pretended to hate and made it the star?” The honeycrisp apples added a sweet crunch, and suddenly I was googling “Can I marry a side dish?”
Chicken Kefta Kebab: Tender, juicy, and spiced so perfectly that I started a personal relationship with this kebab. Every bite felt like a love letter to my mouth. I wanted to shout, “WHO MADE THIS?” but I didn’t want to get weird looks.
Ema is like that friend who’s effortlessly chic but also fun and approachable. It’s not just dinner; it’s a lesson in how to live your best life. Would I go back? Absolutely. I’m already planning my next meal—and maybe some therapy to process how good it all was.
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Anthony J
Emerging Expert • 13 contributions
6/26/24
• DoorDash order
Brussels sprouts are very good, rice was good though the salmon was a bit dry. Good food but not worth the pricing
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David S
4 contributions
5/7/22
• DoorDash order
Hummus was delicious. Crudités were amazing. Chicken kefta good
