Loved everything about this place. We are in town for an annual meeting, and I already put it on the calendar to return next year. Staff was fun, helpful, and friendly. Food was just beyond expectations. I had the ouzi rice made by Hass. My absolute favorite thing I've ever eaten. Would 100% recommend. read more

We stopped in to place a carry-out order mid afternoon. We were welcomed so warmly and offered samples while we waited for our food. Our Sharma and falafel sandwiches were delicious, the soups and homemade baklava were outstanding. We will be back! read more

I love Al Shallal it's not a fancy place but the food always tastes fresh and homemade. The service is incredible and they always make you feel at home. They have my favorite babaganoush in the area! read more

My family absolutely loved this restaurant. The food was amazing. Service was friendly and exceptional. Would highly recommend. The amount of food was substantial. Can't say enough about this restaurant. We had a great time. read more

Utterly AMAZING! I fell in love twice here. First with the amazing hostess Sarah and second with their divine food. The hummus alone is worth selling all your assets for, and don't even get me started on the garlic sauce.I brought a platter home and it was in this platter, we finally understood the meaning of both life and love. You walk in and the vibes in the restaurant are as authentic as you'll ever experience - there's an energy in the atmosphere and within food that only love itself can generate. Everything is perfectly cooked and perfectly thought out. Best Lebanese food hands down read more

I can't believe the customer service! Yelp accidentally allowed me to order food when they were closed... and you guys.... They made it for our family! The falafel was maybe the best I ever had and the toom (garlic) was pure and authentic, no fillers. I highly recommend. read more

Great service and Food was amazing! Very welcoming and generous staff as soon as I walked in, made me feel very welcomed. Portions were very well sized. read more

I walked in with an 8 month old and they were beyond welcoming and kind. The food was purely EXCEPTIONAL. The food was fresh and delicious. We had the beef shawarma plate and sandwich along with the Kibbe. Everything was incredible. They gave us some soup for the baby and it was delicious as well. Kindness and great cuisine is always a wonderful experience! We are visiting from Atlanta Georgia but will certainly be back in our next visit. read more

Can't get any better! Dolmas are amazing! Beef kabab are moist and perfectly cook. Garlic butter and pita so good!

After a long day of travel, I discovered Al-Shallal thanks to its stellar reviews and couldn't wait to try their highly recommended cuisine. The generous portions of flavorful, authentic Middle Eastern dishes like shawarma and rice pudding were exactly the soulful, satisfying meal I needed at an amazingly affordable price. Since they only offer takeout, I ended up savoring every delicious bite right in the back seat of my rental minivan. The irresistibly aromatic food was well worth the unconventional dining experience and provided some much needed refreshment and comfort for this weary traveler on a multi-city journey. If you're looking for delicious, homestyle Middle Eastern cooking that will leave you full and content without breaking the bank, Al-Shallal is the place to go, even if you have to enjoy it on the go. This hidden gem in Dearborn is perfect for anyone seeking a tasty, fulfilling meal, especially road warriors who need a quick but Quality pick-me-up between destinations. I'm so glad I found this place and can't recommend it highly enough! read more

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I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE. Tonight was my first time trying their food. Service is 100/10 nice people and very nice service so sweet. I can't even explain how juicy and tender their meat was. I was saving my chicken shawarma to eat it until I get to my home but nope I was eating it on my way home. This is amazing food they have. NEW SPOT FORSURE. You guys have to go and try it out because they're literally so amazing and so nice of them. AL SHALLAL RESTAURANT 5 starts!! read more

Al Shallal Restaurant - Fattoush Salad with chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Incredible homemade Lebanese food that was perfect after a long flight home. Only thing is the portion sizes were really large and not able to take them home. Would be back here next time I'm in the area. read more

The vibes are awesome, chicken is super tender and a very nice lady at the counter :)

Phenomenal customer service!! I came here with my sister and friend. The customer service was so good and the food was great. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were treated like family. We hadn't been there in years and didn't recognize anyone but that didn't stop them from treating us like their dearest friends. The food was impeccable. We had the boneless chicken , fries, rice and the mixed grill with hummus and baba ganoush. Every bite was filled with flavor and the fatoush was out of this world! I would highly recommend this place read more

Absolutely amazing lunch. Restaurant is extremely clean and following all Covid regulations Service was prompt and extremely friendly. This is a must have if you're in the area. read more

Al Shallal Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn Heights, Michigan

i stopped by afree shopping at Randazzos in Dearborn Heights. I'm glad I found this place. First and foremost they are lovely people who work at the front desk and smiles from the kitchen too. being welcomed like that made me feel special. Second, the RICE and yes I said rice was a dream! I've never had such a mouthy, flavorful rice before! I will come back just for the rice, delicious! Third, the homemade hummus was very good, creamy and fresh! The last thing I got was the chicken shawarma sandwhich, it was satisfying and a nice size. Overall, I will be going back and trying more meals and I will not forget about the rice anytime soon! Thank You! read more

5 stars. Clean, fresh and delicious! Welcoming / clean environment if you are looking to sit in and quick service for pickup orders. Shish kabob and falafel are must try. read more

Al Shallal Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Really good dinner. Had eaten here years ago. The service was awesome. Really nice dining area. Wife had Shish Kabob beef and I had Chicken Shawarma. Both were good. They were out of tabbouli but the Fattoush salad was good. read more

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I'm absolutely in love with this restaurant, kind and respectful staff and amazing service during your visit for sure, I ordered Their Fattoush salad with grilled chicken on it and the quality and taste was superb, special thanks to the front desk lady who treated me like her family member read more

just enjoyed a dinner for two.. and was going to give it four stars. but, I couldn't think of why I was giving it four and not five? honestly it was that good.. have ordered from them many times but tonight was particularly good:) beef and chicken shish flavorful and not overcooked.. shawarma which can easily dry out was moist and well seasoned. hummus garlic sauce and Pita along with the Lebanese salad was delicious. read more

I love the food it's amazing always very fresh & friendly service give them a try you won't be disappointed..Don't forget to try a al-shallal cocktail mmmm mmm GOOD! Great portions & Scrumptious baclava read more

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In the last year I've been to two special events at Al Shallal (birthday parties actually) and I wanted to sing their praises as an event space. Now, I will fully admit that it's not the fanciest of rooms. It's fairly basic with windows, tables, etc. Nothing architecturally stunning or interesting, but it's a great blank canvas if you have the energy to fancy it up a bit. The food is fantastic. One event was a sit down family style joint and the other was more of a buffet and both were delicious and varied in their menu. The staff were VERY helpful and sweet. They also have a bar area that is available if you want some booze stuffs too. Since I didn't plan the events I'm not sure if it's something you can get through the restaurant or you bring it yourself. I'm thinking the latter but don't quote me on that. If it's a smaller event there's room for a DJ and some dancing on top of setting up a few tables. One of my friends brought a PA and DJed themselves and it was a total hoot. A super fun dance party to celebrate my friend's 30th. If you're looking for an event space with a lot of ambiance this might not be for you but if you're cool with something low key filled with delicious food and top notch service you might want to give them a shot! read more

Loved this spot! Our to go place to eat every time we go to Michigan! Mike was so awesome! Very friendly greattttt foood! My kids r picky and they loved it all..will go back soon insh'allah..thanks for great food and service read more

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I believe Olive Garden stole the theme "When you're here you're family" from dining in this place. Owner Mike and family go out of their way to make you feel welcomed... offering samples of lentil soup while you wait the extra minute on your takeout or conversing with you in a way that you know they care. Makes you feel like family. I don't think there has ever been a time that mike hasn't helped carry a takeout tray to a customer's car. He is always stopping and chatting with the patrons in his restaurant. Grew up with this place and have been dining in since they opened. Nothing has changed, even the hand painted mural on the back wall. Their popularity has allowed them to expand to (and build) the banquet hall next door and although I've never been I always see cars parked outside. Food is delicious and cheap. Fattoush is a family favorite and I compare everyone's almond rice to theirs, the golden standard in my book. And their sandwiches are like 3 dollars... don't even bother calling in an order, you will get a fresh Shawarma (custom ordered) before McDonald's can hand you a fry. And whatever is amiss the very accommodating service can help remediate with a friendly smile. They do a booming carry out business but do beware that the inside may seem a tad outdated, but that just adds to the dining experience and gives the ambiance like you're coming home. read more

Al Shallal Restaurant - Peep the specials - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn Heights, Michigan

This place was amazing. I was working around the area and went to lunch. Searched top rated places around me and I went here. Customer service was amazing. I didn't find out until the end that the owner, Abdul, was serving me. He was awesome. Their food is amazing. I got the chicken shawarma lunch combo. Their salad is amazing. The place is amazing. I definitely will be coming to Al Shallal more often. I got a complimentary rice pudding at the end. All in-house desserts. Thumbs up read more

The food is delicious, and the people are amazing. I had the Garlic Chicken with cilantro on recommendation, and it was excellent. Highly recommended. read more

The food was exceptional, but nothing compares to our joyful server, Sara! Thanks for a delightful evening.

I grew up down the street from Al Shallal, and my family had their food at least once a week until we moved out of Dearborn Heights. The family who owns the place is so kind and makes everyone feel at home. Whenever I'm back in Michigan, I make an hour long drive for their delicious shawarma chicken, garlic sauce/toum, and the absolutely delicious lentil soup. I now live out of state and I've never found Lebanese food even close to the flavor and quality of Al Shallal. read more

Absolutely love this place!!! Quality of the food was great, love the portions and most of all Z is always a pleasure. read more

I don't write reviews, but Al Shallal deserves it. I heard about the restaurant by one of the employees/family owners, who said that I need to give it a try. I'm glad I happened to be working that night he came in. Because when I went today after work I was treated to a homey light hearted atmosphere and a bright smile. The chicken shawarma is perfect. It's the best shawarma I have had: panini grilled outside for a crunch, loaded with vegetables, tender meat, and plenty of flavor. The chicken and rice soup is also amazing rich broth and packed with assortments, you have to get bread with it to dip in the soup. If you like middle eastern food, like trying food, or are looking for someplace to relax while dining, Al Shallal can accommodate. Thank you Sara & Abdul! read more

They are so very friendly and welcoming in here. I have to say it was the most personable service I have had in the area. I felt like they were so happy to have us as their guest. That does put one's meal off to an agreeable start. The food was quite nice too. The garlic sauce is a little different but not at all in a bad way. The hummus is super creamy. Baba is smokilicious. Portions run typical Middle Eastern huge and you will not walk out of here hungry. The chicken rice almond salad was awesome. I loved it. My mom was all over the chicken livers, yep chicken livers sauteed with lemon, garlic and onion. You will have to trust her on that as I am not a good judge. My bite tasted about how I usually feel about chicken livers, which is blech. We were just in such a great mood here. Happy. Everything was done in the nicest manner and so efficiently. The freebie baklava was just a cherry on top. Other restaurants, ones who struggle with service issues, should visit here and take a page out of this place's playbook. I will gladly be back to explore more. read more

I wish I could say the food blew me away, but it was the charming waitress who stole the show. Even the other waitress who informed us it was her first day was very personable. A lot of people ordered take-outs on a Friday night while only one or two tables besides us were dining in. Most seemed to be regulars and everyone was treated like family. The menu is expansive. In addition, there are daily Chef's Specials for $8.50 listed on the wall behind the cashier and take-out stand. When was the last time you had lamb shank with sides at a restaurant for $8.50? Sandwiches are around $3 (seriously?). Also, you can print some coupons off their website to save a few bucks. Our waitress recommended the combination plate for two @$24.95 but I declined because there seemed to be more meat in that combo than I could handle. We ordered: House Maza plate for one ($9.50 for one, $13.50 for two), lentil soup, hummous with chicken shawarama plate that came with rice (or fries) and spinach salad (or soup). Garlic spread: 5 stars. Put it on everything! The waitress gave us more to take home. Crushed lentil soup: 5 stars. Not too thick, just perfect, Spinach salad: 4 stars. Lemony and fresh. Maza plate for one gets 3 stars for the combination of one falafel, one stuffed grape leave, hummous, baba ghanoush and taboulee salad. I could really use less taboulee salad and more than one falafel. Falafel: 4.5 stars. Not dense or overdone. Hummous: 3.5 stars. Baba ghanoush: 3.5 stars. My favorite is the one from Café Agora in Atlanta. Chicken shawarama: 2 stars. Dry. Guava juice: 4 stars. Perhaps we should have taken her up on that combo for two, which might have result in a 5-star review. read more

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A Lebanese delight! The melt in your mouth Dolmathes and lamb were first class. As were the friendly staff and smiles. Diner style seating, family style hospitality. read more

Al Shallal Restaurant - Huge family style dishes. Order for one easily serves two, or enjoy left overs! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn Heights, Michigan

4.5- Mike the manager/owner/guy who greeted us at the door truly made this a memorable experience. My quest for the best Middle Eastern in Dearborn brought my friends and I here. Based on the recommendations of the yelp reviewers, we figured we'd check this place out. AMBIENCE- this place used to be a KFC. You can tell by the shape of the building, and they still have the display counter (though it is filled with desserts and sandwiches in lieu of extra crispy and original recipe chicken). All booths- if you're dining with more than 5, it may be an issue. Besides that, not much decor to speak of. SERVICE- as I mentioned, we were greeted by Mike when we first got there. Mike offered us the best table in the house (as the place was not too busy), and said "this is your usual table, right?" We informed him this was our first time. He was shocked, but took that as a challenge to really knock our socks off. He, and the rest of the staff most certainly did as they were attentive and engaging the whole meal. MENU- the menu was like most middle eastern restaurants in the Dearborn area. Nothing really stood out, but my group and I are seasoned vets, so we pretty much knew what we wanted to get. They had a number of lunch specials, although we were there for dinner, so that didn't really affect us. They do have coupons online for some pretty decent deals ($8.95 for stuffed lamb, $20.95 combo for two with two drinks). FOOD- after we were seated, we were presented with pita bread and some garlic sauce. LOVE garlic sauce! The garlic sauce had a bit more lemon than I would've liked, but still tasty. We then tried some spinach pie. The piece I got was a little burnt, but the rest of my group seemed to enjoy their pieces. Guess that is what I get for getting the last one. We also got a Fattoush salad for the table, as well as some hummus. The dressing on the Fattoush was a bit overpowering, but the hummus was ON POINT. I tried some of my friend's lentil soup, and it had a nice zing to it. Two of my friends ordered mango smoothies, and I gotta say, they were more mango slushies than they were smoothies (that you might have at La Pita, or most other Middle Eastern joints). They claimed they liked it, but I didn't think it was good as other places. As for the main course, my friend and I split the combo for two (which is really enough for 3), which was a good cross section of the food they served. The chicken and meat shwarma were very tasty, and did not have a sour after taste. The kafta was a bit dry, but still good. The beef kabob was dry as well, and though the chicken looked dry, it was juicy and delicious. The real stars of the meal for me were the grape leaves, kibbie, and falafel. The grape leaves did not have a sour after taste, and were excellent. The kibbie and falafel were moist and delicious. My friend got a falafel plate and proclaimed it was the best falafel he has ever had. To finish the meal, Mike gave us some free baklava. Again, I ended up with a less desirable piece (read small), but it was the perfect end to the meal. 2 of the people in my party claimed it to be the best baklava they have ever had. I too enjoyed it, though am still thinking of where it may rank. OVERALL- this may have been our first time there, but it won't be our last. Huge portions, low prices, and great service made this an enjoyable outing. While some dishes weren't the best I have ever had, the dishes they did do well, were some of the best my party has ever had. Check this place out! Celebrity Rating- Aziz Ansari read more

The restaurant is fine, the banquet hall / party space is a joke. Very dirty / ghetto and poor service - walked into the hall to inspect space as they were setting up for party, there was poop in the toilets and the bathrooms were disgusting. I had to ask to clean before my guests arrived shortly -windows / doors were covered with black garbage bags, plastic plates etc. - there was ONE SERVER for 100 ppl - drinks never got refilled after asking multiple times This place is a few dollars cheaper per person than others but the value is much much worse. Do not recommend having an event here. read more

The best family oriented restaurant in Dearborn Heights with fantastic food and service.

Great little spot in Dearborn Heights. Employees are very welcoming and so friendly. 1/2 Boneless chicken dinner was enough for 3 people. Large portions. I will be back for my favorites. Need to try one of the Daily Specials! read more

I've been coming here with my dad for years. I moved to LA and always beg him to take me here whenever I'm back in Michigan! The food is AMAZING and everyone who works here is so accommodating and sweet. Nothing compares to the food here. I have never found a chicken fattoush salad anywhere that compares. I highly recommend trying it out!! read more

Did not know what to expect, but a true gem of a family restaurant. Manager incredibly helpful and thoughtful. Food was delicious, healthy, filling and tasty. read more