I walked into Al Zein a broken person and left a changed man. I've eaten shawarma on three continents and filed a formal complaint with myself for wasting time elsewhere. This is the shawarma the prophets warned us about. The meat is wrapped so tight it should require a permit. One bite and I started speaking in tongues, turns out it was just me thanking the chef in three languages I don't speak. The garlic sauce alone deserves its own Wikipedia page and possibly a restraining order, because I cannot stop thinking about it. Service? They treated me like I was visiting royalty who'd forgotten my crown at home. I asked for extra napkins and the guy looked at me like I'd asked him to walk on water, then did it anyway, no hesitation, hero behavior. I've already started rearranging my work schedule around proximity to this place. My cardiologist doesn't know yet. He's going to be so disappointed, and so worth it. Five stars isn't enough. I'd give it a shawarma. read more

Really enjoyed this place! The restaurant was clean and well ventilated, you won't leave smelling like food. Everything we ordered was flavorful. The grilled chicken was perfectly cooked and juicy, and the lamb was incredibly tender with no gamey taste at all. The biggest surprise was the chicken tenders. I know it's a Mediterranean restaurant, but they honestly served some of the best chicken tenders I've had. They were so good they didn't even need sauce, although the sauce was delicious too. Definitely coming back! read more

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Yum! I didn't think Alpharetta could have such good halal food, but Al Zein was some of the best shawarma I've tasted. Service and ambience were good, food came out super quick. I got the chicken/beef Arab shawarma. I also tried the baba Ghanoush and cheese fatayer. Everything was amazing. The garlic sauce served with the shawarma was so delicious. I would def come back the next time I come to Atlanta! read more

Al Zein - Mediterranean Near Me - Alpharetta , Georgia

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All of the food here is fresh and flavorful. I got the chicken shawarma platter, and everything from the vegetable mix to the chicken to the sauce was amazing. Truly some of the best chicken shawarma I've had, and the portions are huge. The hummus was nutty and creamy and delicious with the pita. read more

Al Zein - Chicken Shawarma Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Alpharetta , Georgia

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The eatery is a family-run business with a relaxed, no-frills ambiance. It's often busy, especially during peak hours. It's a "counter-service" establishment, where you order at the register and then a food runner brings the meal to your table. Highlights from the menu: Shawarma: This is the most frequently praised dish, with the mixed platter and "Arabic-style" chicken shawarma. read more

Al Zein in Alpharetta is a fantastic spot for authentic Mediterranean food. The shawarma was tender and full of flavor, and the hummus was incredibly fresh and creamy. Everything tasted high-quality and well-prepared. Also, shoutout to the person at the register--they were super friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back! read more

Delicious food. Best I've had especially at an unexpected place like this. It is super clean and extremely yummy!

Really good food had the wraps and it was filling. Service was quick for to go. Alot of seating if dining in. Only thing its a bit pricey compared to others around but quality is top tier read more

Stumbled upon Al Zein after dance practice (shoutout Planet U Bollywood dance next door!) and had some of the most excellent meals in the ATL area. Reasonably priced, extremely well seasoned, great variety. Simply delicious! The staff is also the kindest you will find in the city. read more

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I'm so sad. Such great reviews. #1 - our daughter took a bite of the sandwich. She pulled a long hair out of her mouth. Gross. #2 - Fattoush salad. Okay. Very little lettuce. Flavor is actually better than the first bite. Dressing is what makes it, where's the mint and parsley though? I love this salad, but this one was just meh. For almost $12 - I expected way more. #3 - chicken Shwarma platter. Good. Not great. Got 1/4 piece of pita. At $22, trust me, I expect not only more pita, but better quality. The chicken is shaven and dry. The toum is good though. #4 - I ordered grape leaves (dolmades). - I ordered ahead online. I waited for about 15 minutes; and only 1 other group of people came in after me and ordered food, the gentleman tells me they are out. Really?! You must have known that when I walked in. Well, they didn't have it. So ... I ordered the falafel as a replacement. They are decent. Served with hummus and some veggies. Lukewarm. Overall, I had high hopes. We grew up in Detroit and Dearborn where there are many amazing Persian, Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurants. I'll have to stick to Noosh or Rumi's Kitchen. This one lacked luster. And, for a fairly expensive lunch (& the fact that we couldn't eat a $13 sandwich due to their poor hygiene and quality control in-house) we won't waste our time. I hope the owners see this and make changes for the future. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!!! I was really excited a new shwarma place had opened because I love exploring new Middle Eastern Restaurants. The first time we came was over the summer on a Friday night and it was packedddd! There was no parking in the lot and there was a line out the door, so we chose to go somewhere else. This time, we went during peak dinner time on a Tuesday night, and there was still a few tables left to sit. Food did take some time, but it was soooo fresh. The chicken wings stayed steamy for quite some time. Don't sleep on Al Zein!! I highly recommend it, and I can't wait to come back. Halal Food recs: CHICKEN WINGS!!!! and Mixed Shwarma Platter read more

The food has always been very decent, but far more expensive than similar restaurants in the area, which is hard to swallow when you take into account how horrendous the service is. Every. Single. Time. We've called in orders, only to arrive and for them to have no record of it. Wait times are double to triple what they tell you for take out and pick up. The orders have been wrong (carry out and dine in) more often than not. The food is good, but not worth the price point, the hassle, and the disappointment of getting the wrong items. They are not friendly or apologetic about it, and it has not gotten better in the two years we've been trying. read more

Mixed shawarma honestly hit the spot. one half was chicken and the other lamb. I couldn't pinpoint which one was better because both were flavorful and the best part is I don't have to because I can just order mixed again next time. Service was timely and friendly. I will say their baba ganoush was a different style than I used to and found it less of an eggplant flavor and more of other refreshing veggies. I personally prefer a stronger eggplant flavor but to each their own. read more

Al Zein - Mediterranean Near Me - Alpharetta , Georgia

First of all, it's crazy authentic and like being transported to the Middle East, which is amazing to see in John's Creek. Every single woman was in hijab and the music carries you to Tehran. Prices are very fair. The inside is relaxed with a mix of tables and booths. You go up to the counter, order and pay, then wait for your number to be called. I got the mixed shawarma platter ($17) which comes with chicken and beef. I wanted to substitute my fries for hummus but that wasn't allowed. I think it'd be nice if they made that an option as most other places do. The portion size was very generous and the food is EXTREMELY fresh. Everything is out of this world delicious and hands down the best shawarma I've had since living in Georgia. read more

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The food is amazing! Best falafel ever ! The meals are fresh and generous portions .

This was my first time visiting this establishment. I met with a friend who speaks Arabic and has been there several times and knows what to order. It's a very small restaurant with limited tables. You get your drink from a cooler and order at the register and pay. A food runner brings the food to the table by the number displayed. This restaurant doesn't not have alcohol. The food was very good and I enjoyed myself. read more

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The food was really good, and the place has an amazing ambience, really enjoyed going out with family and having a dinner. Looking forward to more visits in future. Thank you. read more

This was great . Family run and everyone is helpful. We visited during Ramadan and the day of the Eid so they were super busy but maintained good quality. The service was a little slow but probably because of the timing . I am going to go again soon and will update . Good amazing tasted like home . Fresh ingredients and well seasoned. The restaurant has two section and it is very traditional busy setting . You order at the counter and they bring the food to you so not really a date night thing if you are looking for fine dining experience , but the food did not disappoint. Going back soon for sure read more

We ordered delivery and are floored at how delicious everything is. We got the Arabian beef plates and the hummus -10/10 all around. And the wrap is grilled to seal, so crispy. We can't wait to visit in person! read more

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Fresh and amazing flavor . Variety of food.Efficient service. Warm and relaxing Ambiance.easy parking.

After watching an Instagram reel on this place, we were in the area and went to this one week old Mediterranean place. We ordered Mataba (eggplant dip), one beef wrap, one falafel wrap with fries and kunifa (dessert). Mataba was excellent - white and creamy and just delicious. Husband loved his falafel wrap, I didn't care as much for my beef wrap, it just felt dry and meat was a bit chewy, there wasn't much sauce. In retrospect, a platter may have been better coz it comes with fries and a choice of sauce. Fries were okay, nothing to get excited about. Kunifa was large enough to share between 2-4 people and mildly sweet which is how I like it. The place is very bright and has outdoor seating and even on a Thursday, was quite busy with many ethnicities being represented. read more

Wow!! This shawarma gave me flashbacks to my childhood in the streets of Dubai!! My wife and I got the Arabic Chicken Shawarma. It comes with Chicken shawarma cut into pieces, perfect crispy fries, a good portion of creamy garlic sauce and a chili paste, and the most delicious cucumber pickles. This family owned business is soo clean and neat. The customer service was outstanding. The friendly woman at the counter explained the menu to us and answered all our questions. I definitely can't wait to come back! We couldn't even wait to get home to let all our family know about this new place that we found. read more

Al Zein - Arabic Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Alpharetta , Georgia

I met up with some friends for lunch at Al Zein. This is a nice halal Mediterranean spot with a variety of options on the menu and ample seating space. It's a family run business with friendly and efficient service. I ordered the fatoush salad and the grilled beef kabob platter. The portion sizes were very large and there was a lot of food! I also tried the kibbeh and I would highly recommend that. It was delicious, definitely my favorite thing. The free tea and coffee at the back was a nice surprise as well! read more

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Maybe an off day when I visited, or all these reviews are just a hyped (or they haven't had an opportunity to try a better offering). Good flavoring as it seems like the cook knows what he's doing, but all the meat pieces and the dipping bread were DRY as hell and hard to chew. A few gamey beef pieces that I had to spit out. Chicken, beef, and koobideh, all DRY. No veggies come with the shawarma either, not like other businesses around the area. Kinda gets heavy and leaves you desiring for some crunchy and refreshing veggies. Rice coming with mixed combo tasted more like a biryani than ME-styled. Good hummus and even gooder baba ghanoush, but that was the only highlight that kept losing its spot with that dryass bread pieces. Just had to eat 'em up as that $30 worth of food cannot be thrown in the garbage. Kept making me think of the good ol' days at De Afghanan in Fremont... I don't think there will be a return visit in the future anytime soon. Do better, Al Zein - I do see some potential in you. read more

I first tried food from Al Zein at a catered event and was really impressed. I went to the restaurant for the first time today and placed a takeout order. The chicken, beef, and falafel shawarma were all excellent. I am not a red meat fan, but the beef shawarma tasted so good. My daughter had a chicken strip kids meal and the chicken was excellent as well. Everything was excellent in portion size and quality. We will definitely come back and refer our friends. read more

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Warm atmosphere and a friendly, welcoming feeling. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes. They serve the original traditional Arabic cuisine. The right place for the right taste. We had an amazing brunch. We ordered falafel, hummus, matabbal, chicken shawerma, fatoosh, and kibbeh. Portion sizes were substantial and the food itself was so delicious. Paired with the charming atmosphere and very clean place. The service was top notch, from the owners themselves. Beautiful decoration too. They offer free tea and coffee . Definitely stop here if you're looking for a fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommended! read more

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Adding a star. The takeout a couple of nights ago was excellent. If you can get over their cold approach to service, you'll certainly enjoy the food. Even the salad and rice were a hit. The fries changed though and were not as good as last visit. read more

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Came back for a second time. It was just as delicious as before. Friendly and patient staff, and the place is always immaculate. I'll be back soon. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious!!! I really recommend everyone to try it. So far the best Middle Eastern restaurant in the area. Thank you for the great service and generosity. We'll definitely come back. read more

We REALLY wanted to love this place! Lived in the MiddleEast for years and we're always searching for tastes of that great food. This fell flat. Everything needing more sauce and was way too dry (also didn't like the white sauce it all came with and the cups were too tiny to complete the meal) and nothing had enough flavor. The meat was sliced too thin it was hard to taste anything but meat bark, not that yummy juicy slice you're used to having. Fries had no seasoning and were thrown away. Salad was lack luster. It's a new place so maybe it's just getting the opening kinks worked out so we'll give it another try in a few months. I know we aren't Middle Eastern but the staff could have also been more hospitable and kind (like speak to us or smile, or say thank you), we ordered a ton of food to try and spent a fortune just to try a variety of their menu. read more

Al Zein is a great fast, casual Syrian restaurant in the heart of Johns Creek. They offer halal, shawarma, falafel, kabobs, gyros and more. I called in for a few orders of the beef shawarma platters and they were a hit among my guests! Everyone loved the food and it came with a dipping sauce, pickles, and fries plus a generous portion of sliced beef. The service was fast and friendly and seemed to run like a well-oiled machine--seemless. The ambience is very casual and relaxed with a lot of diners opting to dine-in. They also offer outdoor seating if you prefer. Check it out! read more

The food is very authentic and delicious. Usually only one person, the busy cashier, speaks English so if you have needs or questions other than having your food delivered forget it. The price of the mixed grill went up an additional $6.00 over the last few weeks making it a tad high for our liking considering there really is no ambience. Good food, no ambience, noisy children on weekends, so if you want to just eat this is a delicious restaurant. Even with the large price increase for a favorite dish, there are other dishes more affordable and tasty so we will return. They sometimes make fresh pita; however, if your server does not deliver (or forgets this) it to your table you will be out of luck at that point. With no one but one person speaking English there is really no service to speak of. Very friendly people in any case. read more

Heavenly awesome food...especially their signature Crispy chicken so much better than KFC yummy yummy read more

Al Zein - Mediterranean Near Me - Alpharetta , Georgia

The food here is significantly better than when they first o opened. The shawarma is so good and the garlic sauce is MUCH better than before. I would say the shawarma platter is a bit overpriced for the type of plate you get. It's just shawarma with rice and pickles for 18$. The rice has no flavor so I wouldn't get it again. But again, the shawarma is really good !! The beef was very flavorful and the chicken had the perfect texture. The only reason this is a 4, is because the cashier girl who usually works is SO SO RUDE. You always feel like you're inconveniencing her, and she just stares at you like you're bothering her. It's gotten to the point where I only order ahead so I can just grab and go because she's so unpleasant to speak with. I speak Arabic, so I'll say a word in Arabic, which she also speaks, but she'll still look at me with a blank face. While Atlanta is known for bad customer service, I do think your establishment should be better than that. I get excited to visit other arabi establishments, so being greeted that way is very un-welcoming. read more

Fantastic fast fresh food and friendly service. Don't forget to check out all their fantastic baked goods! read more

Authentic Food Syrian Food I love this type of food and is a healthy choice. Always, looking for this type of cuisine. read more

Congratulations! Excellent food: the best falafel, fattouch salad and best kebbeh in town. French fries were yummy as well as the metabel dip. Excellent service with smiley faces. Charming place. Typically Mediterranean ambiance Highly recommended! Will definitely go back. read more

I love this restaurant especially that it's middle eastern and Syrian the workers were respectful nice and helpful and patient I loved the staff working there and the food was soo Delicious!!service was great i waited only 10 minutes for my food pretty quick and every good looking restaurant nice Syrian restaurant!! Love it here definitely recommend if your an American trying to experience Syrian or middle eastern food this is the place your looking for. read more

Falafel platter superb! Service is very quick! Staff is very helpful and practical. I was there with just 2 kids. Their dolmades platter has too many dolmades. The lady at cash register is like - you want only half a platter - I'll accommodate you! Refreshing to see practical minded staff working hard. Place is very clean! read more

Ambiance was great and really enjoyed the food! Would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area. The food is halal confirmed read more

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