That kebab itself is enough reason to come back again. Great place, great service, definitely worth…read morecoming back

This is a long over due review . I dined in last year and forgot to post. This is a simple ,…read moreclean and dine in restaurant. Afghanistan traditional cuisine. Fresh quality ingredients. I had the lamb shank meal. The seasoning and touches. Shredded carrots atop the seasoned rice. Wonderful flavor and very large quantity. Easily to be shared. I enjoyed nice hot tea with fresh mint. Nice family restaurant located in the Westfield Shopping Plaza, free open parking lot for customers. Large catering menu and delivery. Very busy community and shopping center. Next to Arabica Hookah, Al Basha Sweets

Every single thing we ordered was amazing. I wish it was closer so I can go back. We ordered the…read moreFatteh, shakshouka, falafel, hummus. Is a lot of food, but the fresh bread was phenomenal with all of these items . The Fatteh is made in a Jordanian Palestinian traditional way as opposed to the Syrian way, but I actually really really loved it. It was extremely smooth and flavorful with the garlic flavor the bread honestly so soft and fresh I didn't expect it and it elevated all the other items the falafel and hummus was perfect for the morning with a side of veggies.

Bad experience, food was not cooke well, customer service was very rude will not come backread more

Mansaf is the national dish of Jordan and this is my first time trying it. I guess it's an acquired…read moretaste but I liked it a lot. It has yellow rice on top of ultra thin flatbread, lamb, yogurt sauce called jameed, and pine nuts. We got the tray for 1 and it came with a drink. It can feed 2-3 people. We also got an extra piece of lamb. I build muscle so I need that extra protein lol. It also comes with jalapeño, radish, onions, and arugula to add more flavor. We had leftovers to take home and we ordered 2 more extra meats. You can get this around Little Palestine but this place specializes in it. It's the only item they make. The lamb is perfectly cooked and it literally fell off the bone. They give you a spoon to eat. I also saw locals use gloves to eat. They wrapped the rice and meat into small balls. The yellow rice is very tasty, not sure if they use turmeric. The yogurt sauce is tangy, salty, and tart. This is located in a small strip mall and parking is very tight and limited. We parked in the back. The prices were good since you get a lot of food for your money. I would come back. Also, this is a small restaurant. They have about 5 tables. It was kind of busy on a Wed night after 7:30 pm. I would recommend coming here on a week night and avoid the weekends.

The best mansaf in town! My fiancé is Jordanian and said we had to come here as soon as we landed…read more The mansaf is absolutely the best you'll have in Chicago. We got it to go and sat at one of the tables outside. Just delicious. It made my fiancé feel like he was back at home.

So far been here once, but the one time I went, I really had no complaints except for some small…read moredetails. The food is overall very delicious. The Fattah was one of the best I've had and they had it in a fried pita bowl! All the plates and serving material are all Syrian style and very nice. The omelette was good, but kind of oily. I probably wouldn't get that again. The foul taste was so good, but beware that the beans are large and that kind of ruined it for me. I'm Egyptian, so I was literally mushing it because I just can't eat them whole. Also, if you're coming here, you need to be about 4 people or more so you can get multiple items without it being so expensive. Plates are large and pricey, but if you plan it right, it can still be under any budget. Manager came by a couple of times asking if everything was ok, so that was nice. Service was great. Overall it's a great addition to the neighborhood! By the way, this place is above Melt N Dip.

Damascus Village is one of those places that just does everything right. From the moment I walked…read morein (go upstairs and hang a left) I was greeted by the owner with a friendly smile and look of genuine, relaxed contentment. Instantly at ease, I surveyed the room and saw a few young families leisurely eating and enjoying the ambiance - the interior is well designed with a thoughtful layout and wall of windows that gives you a sense of separation from the world below. Taking my seat, I was presented with an abundant array of vegetables and warm pita bread; everything was lovingly arranged, portioned correctly, and tasty. This is a place that stresses the little things and has great attention to detail. Everything from how the appetizers were sliced to the temperature of the water in the pitcher I was presented with was done correctly. When my server arrived, she was super friendly and open - no hurry, no agenda, just fielding questions about what I should order as a first timer and making recommendations based on my fickle nature. I didn't catch her name, but she not only contributed to, but enhanced the overall peaceful vibe and relaxed nature of Damascus Village. Ultimately, I decided on the foul with tahini sauce and from my first bite I was glad that I did. It's not often I find a restaurant that blows me away - it happens, if I'm lucky (and you can never look for them, these places just appear) maybe once every four years on average - but DV is one of those places. The olive oil they use is the freshest and best I've ever tasted in my life. Full stop. I tried to get the name of the brand but couldn't (I wouldn't give it to me either). Midway through the meal I actually said "wow" aloud. Then, when the server came by to check in, I started gushing about how excellent everything was. Shortly thereafter, the owner reappeared and asked if I'd like anything else. Noticing they had falafels on the flat screen tv display I impulsively decided to get an order. "Six or twelve?" he asked. I'm not a svelte guy, but I wasn't about to put down a half dozen falafels by myself, so I tried out a "three?" He apologetically crooked his neck and told me they only served them in denominations of six or twelve. I told him it was okay and not to worry. A few minutes later, he appeared with a trio of them "on the house." I effusively thanked him and obliged his generosity. I was texting food inclined friends and family from my table pressing them to go there asap - I personally can't wait to return, next time trying something completely different knowing it will be of the same, highest standard. It's not just the hospitality that makes this place special, or the food - it's something intangible that so few establishments have. I guess if people knew what it was there'd be more restaurants like Damascus Village, but there aren't.

I ordered a chicken wrap to go. They seem to have used tortilla bread, but it wasn't bad. The wrap…read morewas pressed, so it was easy to eat. The chicken was cooked nicely and marinated well, so plenty of flavor. The garlic sauce was nice and gooey and really enhanced the flavor. Overall, this was a delicious wrap, but I wish it had something more like some onions or pickles. The interior is fairly nice and has some fun posters. Service was friendly and pricing was fair.

Hommies Shawarma never disappoints consistent flavors and delicious, well seasoned meat every…read morevisit. Their sauces are outstanding and really elevate each bite, and the fresh pickles add a bright, crunchy contrast that keeps the dishes balanced. Portions are generous and the staff are fast and efficient, so you get tasty food without a long wait. Great spot for a quick, flavorful meal.

Place came highly recommended and so I was curious to try their chicken shawarma, but total…read moredisappointment. The sandwich was cold, chicken was dry, no sauce. Fries were decent though.

I got the zinger meal from Baba Saj which is essentially a breaded spicy chicken sandwich with…read moretomatoes, lettuce, pickles, cheese, and their special house made sauce wrapped inside their house bread and served with fries and a drink. They do have a drive thru too which is nice and what I did. Don't expect them to be fast tho, it's not actually a fast food spot. I thought the meal was good! My only complaint was that it wasn't as crispy as I wanted, i think both the fried chicken and the wrap being meh in terms of that crispy bite you'd expect. As you can see it is toasted but it was still more chewy than crispy. Otherwise the flavors are decent and for like a $15 meal, it's ok. The portion is good and it does the job.

Lately we keep ending up at Yemeni restaurants. We actually went to M'dakhan for lunch, but when we…read morewalked in we were told that there would be a 1 hour wait! Thus, we drove down the street to Shibam instead, which was nice and empty. I believe this is the newer Shibam, as there's another Shibam down the street on Harlem next to Prince Sweets. The parking lot is spacious enough, and the restaurant is located right next to Shibam Market, so you can get groceries afterwards. The interior of Shibam looks okay. The booths are comfortable and spacious, and the restaurant overall is spacious. There's even a small area for prayer space. Like other Yemeni restaurants, they have plastic tablecloths for easy cleanup afterwards. We were given a couple of menus and picked our own booth. We ordered lamb haneeth (rice w/ lamb) and agda chicken (chicken stew w/ veggies); for the latter dish, we selected bread instead of rice. They also served complimentary salad, broth, and some sort of hot sauce. The lamb haneeth was very good, but we noticed the amount of meat was less than a couple other Yemeni restaurants we've tried. Still, it was enough for the three of us. The chicken dish was pretty flavorful and had plenty of veggies, but it was a bony chicken, so we had to pick off the meat. The broth and hot sauce were good. Overall a nice meal. Service was friendly and pricing was reasonable.

PLEASE!!! Change the server!!!…read moreThe lady was super rude and not accomodating, doesn't know how to do a proper hygiene!!! So gross!!!

Found this place from tiktok and decided to go give it a try. The pastry is to die for, the Dubai…read morecheesecake isn't too sweet and the lotus cake so flavorful and moist. I would come back again. This place close late and there is a parking. Interior design is breath taking. You can meet up with friend and sit there to chat. The place not only serve dessert , coffee and smoothie but food too. Will come back and recommend family and friend!

Another great cafe/restaurant in Bridgeview. The food was delicious. Their foul is one of the best…read moreI've had. Customer service seems to be still in progress, but no biggie. My favorite part was the design of the restaurant. One of the best I've seen. I love the geometric design and faux grass on the walls. The seats were extremely comfortable, not hard wood chairs like many other places. The best part was the fresh bread they give you. Unfortunately they don't serve their tea in clear glass cups as the tradition goes, but it's ok. To my understanding, they serve food until 2 or 4 pm only. Then after that it's just drinks and sweets. Not a bad idea. Welcome to Little Palestine, Yafa!