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    Aladdin's Express

    4.1 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveMiddle Eastern
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Tanya R.

    Quick service, good food, authentic middle eastern, good prices! 4 stars because all their plates and silverware are styrofoam or plastic! Terrible for the environment

    Half eaten salad and bread
    Des M.

    Had a staff luncheon here. The food was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and didn't take long to order. I had the Aladdin platter, which came with a soft drink. The portion was enough for 2-3 meals, and did not take long to be prepared. The staff was friendly and the cook went out his was to ask me how my days was while fulfilling orders. The restaurant was very busy and I thought that was a nice extra gesture. Everyone's food looked amazing and I can't wait to come back and try more dishes.

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    Carrielle B.

    Let me start by saying that I am very picky when it comes to gyros. I am new to the area and there is a place back home I frequented that no other gyros have ever measured up to. I went to Aladdin's with low expectations. That being said, Aladdin's actually topped them! This was the best gyro I have ever had, hand's down. I work downtown so I walked in at lunchtime. I was so impressed with the service too. Fast and friendly. The gyro comes with a soup or salad and since they found out I was a new customer they gave me both at no extra charge! Way more food than I can eat but it was cool of them to do. They are Mediterranean/middle-eastern folks who run the place so you know you're getting authentic. I know this may be a silly thing to get excited about but the pita the gyro was on was grilled and that seemed like a nice touch. It really did make the gyro better!

    Insect in my salad

    I am a long time goer of this place but after today I won't be going anymore, I got chicken shawarma and rice with house salad I'm enjoying it and then I look and the fork and there is an insect in my salad most of the food was gone so it makes me question the cleanliness and standards of the food I will not be returning and hope you reconsider as well

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    Love the falafel sandwich (or chicken schwarma sandwich) and lentil soup. Quick and delicious for a lunchtime run.

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    9 years ago

    Best Lebanese food! I always visit this place whenever I'm in town. I would even transport food back home to my family.

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    4.5(20 reviews)
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