********CLOSED************ They recently closed and reopened under a different name. It's now called THE BOSPHORUS PALACE. We originally went because we had seen good reviews for Almanqal Mediterranean Grill. When we got there, the server mentioned it's basically the same place but with a different menu, so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The food took quite a while to come out and when it finally arrived, it wasn't even hot. The bread honestly tasted like something bought from a grocery store. The rice was very bland, and although the salad was actually really good, the chicken was extremely dry, chewy, and lacked flavor. The presentation looked nice, but the taste just didn't match. The portions were also quite small, and the prices felt very high for what you get. The service was just okay overall. Maybe they are still new and working things out, but for the price and portion size it just didn't feel worth it. Overall, it felt like a waste of time and money considering the quality and quantity of the food. read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were in the Wallingford area and searched on Yelp for a place to eat and opted for Almanqal. The restaurant itself is a bit old but doable. The décor is function over form, i.e. basic. There were two staff members at the front, both of whom also prep food, cook, or grill. She told us to order at the cash register, but others had their order taken at their table later. While they have tables to sit-down, service was limited. They were also busy with takeout orders during the peak dinner time of 6pm. It wasn't until the end of dinner rush that they walked around the tables to refill water. Understandable given their small family business. The food is pretty good, more at a neighborhood scale; I wouldn't categorize them as 'worth the drive'. Prices are reasonable for the food, not high, not a bargain, either. The Food: Fried Cauliflower with tahini sauce, $10.50 - 4 Stars I have a strong affinity to Mediterranean fried cauliflower. Theirs is slightly soft but crispy on the outside nonetheless. Could be better, but we still liked it. Eggplant pickles, $9.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Grilled Eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, The problem with ordering at the cash register is I tend to forget to ask question(s). My eyes lit up with 'grilled eggplant' (which I love) and neglected to ask if this is a hot or cold dish. It is a COLD dish and the keyword is 'pickles'. Chopped bits of pickle things covered the grilled eggplant slices. Cold eggplant is not that good, imo. Lamb Kebab Salad, $18.99 - 3 Stars Again, due to ordering at the register, I forgot to ask what kind of salad. While the lamb kebab pieces are very tender and good, the salad consists of uninspiring iceberg lettuce with tiny bits of tomato and tiny shreds of onions. Minus a star for the salad part. Lamb Kebab, $25 - 4 Stars This dish is served with one appetizer. We chose baba ghanoush. The fact this dish comes with a full-size appetizer makes this much more worthwhile than the salad. The lamb pieces are tender, and the rice is flavorful. The baba ghanoush is also good. Thumbs up for the trio. The overall rating should be 3.5 stars. I normally round down to 3 stars for the minimal service, but I am rounding up to 4 stars for the small family business. read more

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Tasty Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean restaurant. Chicken kabobs were very tender and flavorful. The mezzo platter was great with spicy hummus, babaganoush, Dolmas and fried cauliflower. The pita breads were a bit thick to my liking but still quite tasty. Street parking is hit or miss. Liked the place, and may revisit. read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - Sign outside - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered the chicken kebab salad for takeout and it was veryyyy different than what was pictured on Yelp. I think the picture was mislabeled. So adding accurate picture of what the chicken kebab salad is. For what it was it was pretty okay. Too much dressing and the veggies were kinda over saturated. I'll have to try this again and hopefully get more accurate food read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - 4. Chicken Kebab Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is extremely good. Fresh and tasty, not heavy or oily. Made when you order. My husband was hungry when he ordered, so we ended up with several different dishes (a lot went home). All were exceptional. The owner was very gregarious. read more

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Have you ever looked at a piece of bread and thought that it looked better to sleep on than your pillows at home? That's how I felt after looking at Almanqal's pita bread. I swear I saw the guy at the table next to me break it open to take a nap inside. But this culinary experience is one that you do not want to sleep through. Whether you have their food in wrap or platter form, you are in for a special meal. The meats are somehow both crispy AND juicy, the veggies are fresh, and the plethora of dips are incredibly flavorful. The gyro here was exactly what I needed. The crispy golden fries were the ideal dipping vessel to experience the 4 options that you can get with the mezze platter. Spicy hummus was the winner for sure, but you can't go wrong with any of them. A special shoutout to the cauliflower too. I'm always impressed when a restaurant can make cauliflower into an elite dish. Sometimes it's hard to choose between options on 45th street, but Almanqal stands out. read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - Pita Bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We are local to Wallingford and love this place. The service is quick and the food is delicious and served in generous portions. It may not be worth traveling to from across the city, but it is a neighborhood staple. The ambiance is casual and the servers are very friendly. read more

Come here after work when in the mood for a great "comfort food" style meal, no fuss, no drama, and great value. Service is great, ambiance is low key and relaxing. read more

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My partner and I came in for a weekend lunch since we were craving some Mediterranean food. The interior is a little confusing haha. The vibes are kinda woodsy cabin especially with the antler chandelier, but also had lots of evil eye decorations. Nonetheless, it was cozy and homely. We were greeted by the owner, we ordered and paid at the counter and sat at a table. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap, and we shared a fried cauliflower appetizer that their entrees come with. The fried cauliflower was delicious. It's not really deep fried or anything, but has enough "roastiness" to boost its flavor. Chicken shawarma wrap was juuuuicy. Chicken was flavorful and tender, sauce brought the pita, chicken and veggies together. Fun bonus! They give super fresh super hot pita for the table and the bite of beef kofta I had was also really flavorful and juicy. Overall, glad we stumbled on this place. Has solid food! read more

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Food is always amazing especially the chicken owner is super friendly and the food is incredibly authentic read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was really excited to try their wraps but unfortunately both my falafel and my partner's chicken wraps were just kinda meh. We were both a little disappointed. It felt kinda soggy and the veggies didn't taste as fresh. The fries were tasty and I did enjoy those. I got to go and the bag ripped about 2 blocks away while I was crossing the street and thankfully I was able to catch it and save it. I had to go into the grocery store for another bag. The service was fine and it had a cute but small dinning area. It was a bit chilly so if you're dinning in you may want to bring a sweater and if doing to go, ask for double bagging. read more

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Stopped in for lunch based on a recommendation, and were absolutely delighted with the food! The hummus was as good as I have ever had in America! I've experienced some excellent hummus in Morocco, Cyprus, and Greece and this is easily as good if not better. Pita bread was wonderfully prepared, hot and fluffy, also tried the kofta and fried cauliflower everything was delicious! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone! Owner, who was working the kitchen and the counter, was welcoming and kind. read more

Great neighborhood spot delivering the Mediterranean goods. I always go for the gyro plate. The lentil soup is bomb too. The owner & staff are lovely! This is a nice neighborhood 3rd space where you feel part of the village. Small family operation. read more

Ate in once years ago and remember it's warm and cozy feel. Got takeout last week and the warmth came with the food! Food is always delicious, albeit a bit pricey. But everything tastes super fresh! Baba ghanoush is smooth and smoky (note: only comes with 1 piece of pita, wasn't enough). Fried cauliflower is probably my favorite side! Fattoush is the only mediocre item I wouldn't recommend (soggy, flavorless). Greek fries are big, raw garlic forward, but good. Vegetarian option is falafel, and it's good!! Nothing ground breaking, but reliably delicious and filling every time. Always happy to return read more

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I rarely give 1 star reviews but here it is. So so so disappointed with this place. We ordered a few things to go and spent $53 on two dishes and I was shocked when I opened the box to find a very small portion of rice with little to no lamb. So shocked that I went back into the restaurant to complain and the staff laughed it off and didn't help. This place is overpriced, run by teenagers who don't know what they're doing, the portions are so small, and the taste isn't good. Not recommended at all and I'm upset we spent so much money, such a ripoff. read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - Lamb - don't get it - dry and overpriced - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Almanqal is a mixed bag. My hubs and I tried it twice for takeout, once for a weekend lunch order and once for a weekday dinner order. Best dish was the gyro platter--absolutely delicious, tender, well-seasoned. But the hummus was way too acidic and the pita bread was not fresh. read more

The folks here are so welcoming, and the food is really amazing! Both times I've been, it was quiet and peaceful. It's like a little oasis. The food is seasoned perfectly, sauces are decedent, and it's the kind of food that makes your body feel good too. read more

Almanqal is hands down the best Mediterranean food I've had in Seattle! All the employees are super friendly and offered multiple free items during our meal - fresh lemonade, tzatziki, and a new menu item they were testing out. The food is delicious. They make their own pita in a brick oven and the all the food is very fresh and flavorful. Portions are big for the price. I can't recommend this enough! read more

Wallingford is so cute! Right on 45th street. Cute little place. All halal. Food was great. Good portions. Street parking only read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - Gyro platter w dolma and Baba Ghanoush - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If you're in Seattle and haven't been to Almanqal yet, you're seriously missing out. This place is a total hidden gem! From the moment we walked in, we felt right at home thanks to the super friendly staff and the cozy, inviting vibe of the restaurant. It's got that perfect mix of chill and stylish that makes it great for any occasion. Now, let's talk about the food. Almanqal absolutely nails it. Every dish we tried was packed with flavor, and you can tell they use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The grilled meats were perfectly cooked, and the Schwarma platter? So good. The hummus was some of the creamiest and tastiest I've had--definitely worth the trip alone. My favorite thing on the menu is the Lamb Kabob, which comes with your choice of appetizer. ( I recommend the baba ghanoush) The service was top-notch, too. The staff were attentive but not over the top, always checking in without making us feel rushed. They were also super helpful when we had questions about the menu. Overall, Almanqal is the kind of place where you feel like you're getting a truly special experience. Whether you're a fan of Mediterranean food or just looking for something new, you've gotta give this place a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Kind owner. Rice was delicious. Lamb kebabs were really good. Kafta kebabs were not good.

Amazing food. Great portions and much to bring home. Appetizers excellent. Enough to share. The bread alone is worth the trip. So fresh, it's too hot to touch. We'll be back! read more

First off, Almanqal isn't a traditional restaurant with table service. You pick a table, grab a menu then order at the front. Only plastic cups for water and you also need to grab cutlery. Now that we've established it's very casual, you are ready to go. Their pita is very good, handmade,fresh and hot. My friend and I ordered the mezze platter and a sandwich each, which was too much food. We both took the sandwich to go. The hummus and baba ghanouj were total winners, as was the fried cauliflower. The beet salad was meh, unseasoned steamed beets, super sad after the other three wonder. Prices are a little high but portions are good. read more

This place is legit. My parents are from Iraq and I was born in Detroit, MI surrounded by Middle Eastern food. Haki (the owner) and the entire crew were awesome. The food was on point and authentic. Highly recommend. read more

Food/Taste/Flavor: 5/5 - Platter of Gyro with spicy hummus and baba ghanoush. The protein was great as was the baba ghanoush with pita bread. Didn't care for the spicy hummus but it was still tasty overall Lamb Shawarma Wrap was amazing! Great ratio of hummus to protein to tomato/cucumber for some freshness. It was filling and the textures and flavors worked well together. Ambience: N/A - ordered food to go. The antler light was interesting. The decorations are all crooked so it's not a fun environment if that bothers you. The ceiling is black with soot the closer you are to the kitchen Service: 5/5 - ordered food around 3:30 in the afternoon and one man was running the whole place. He was to the point and cooking our food while answering the phone that constantly rings Value for price: 4/5 - slightly more expensive than expected but the food was delicious read more

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The food was so flavorful and the service was so quick! The owner was really nice as well. Would definitely recommend

I prefer Tanoor for Mediterranean over Almanqal. We ordered the falafel plate with spicy hummus and baba ganoush, and the chicken shawarma plate with green salad and tzatziki. The falafel was not crispy at all and the chicken quite dry. The mezze was just ok, and pita was just ok too. At Tanoor the pita comes out piping hot and fresh, here it felt a little dry. read more

I was treated to lunch a few days ago as a return favor and we decided to go to Almanqal. We got there just after 1 and the place was empty. I ordered the lamb shawarma plate which also came with babaganosh and salad. He got a lamb shawarma sandwich. We also ordered a chicken shawarma plate for my wife to go. It was ready when we left. The small inside area was more functional than welcoming. Several people came in while we waited. Took a while to get our food but not so long as to be an issue. Lamb at Mediterranean restaurants often can be grisly. Tough. This was not but then it was not chunks of lamb but little slices of lamb which could lead to overcooking. And it did. The babaganosh (spelling?) was excellent. As good as any I've ever had. But the Greek salad was too vinegary for my taste. Couldn't finish it. I didn't love the lamb. Not terrible but not delicious enough to return for more. The chicken shawarma was so overcooked that it my wife said it was uneatable. Dry. Sadly we tossed it. You always want these small family restaurants to do well. They well could have a few dishes, besides the baba, that are good. I remember going to one Greek restaurant just for their calamari appetizer. And a drink. Maybe that's the case here. Regardless of the number of stars I rate a restaurant on Yelp, the real rating is whether I would return. Probably not. But if you're in the Wallingford area, don't avoid it on my account. read more

The food here is delicious!!! Portions are generous. The service is very friendly and kind! The person that served us had a shirt on that said "occasional adult," and when we asked about it he funnily remarked that his wife gave it to him :) Also love the decor inside! Will be back!! read more

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This place is amazing! Hidden gem. I get the chicken shawarma wrap with extra side of garlic sauce. But everything here is delicious! Must try! read more

Chicken shawarma wrap is amazing. I got it without hummus and added rice and it's 10/10. Very flavorful. The service is great and the owner operates the business with love and kindness. read more

**vegetarian review ** I absolutely loved almanqal. I got the falafel wrap. The pita was so soft and fresh. The falafel was fresh and delicious. Perfectly crunchy on outside and soft on inside. Generous pour of tahini sauce enveloping all other stuffing like cucumbers and tomatoes etc. Every bite was absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try more things. read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - 4. Falafel Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped at Almanqal on a whim and we were pleasantly surprised by their food quality. We both got the chicken shawarma wraps and I must say they have the best chicken shawarma I've had in Seattle. The owner was friendly and the food came out quickly. We'll definitely be going back! read more

If you are craving for some good Mediterranean food, this place should definitely be on your bookmark. Located in Wallingford is this restaurant with good aesthetics. I ordered their fried cauliflower, eggplant pickle and chicken kebab over rice. Their chicken kebab was so crispy and rice was so flavorful that could be eaten raw. Their pita was so pillowy and the fried cauliflower was very flavorful as well. To me the showstopper was the chicken kabab over rice and I highly recommend it. Definitely worth a visit ! read more

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We ordered a falafel plate and lamb shawarma plate and it was all very tasty, Falafel was with a nice crisp outer layer n moist middle, probably one of the best falafels I have ever had. The lamb was a bit more tough than I expected but still a good flavor. We enjoyed the hummus, cauliflower, eggplant. The owner was kind and attentive and restaurant decor was cute. read more

Seriously? 4.8 stars? We paid over $100 for this crappy food. Chicken was fuxxin' dry, tasted like a few days old left over, I almost broke my teeth. Fries are horrible. Looks like vomit. Frozen fries are 10x better. I am so mad that I want money back. They also missed my salad. Tasted like garbage. Seriously NOT EDIBLE. read more

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Some dishes show me this place could be outstanding. Cauliflower appetizer: 5/5!!! This made me completely change my mind about cauliflower! Texturally lovely, and really excellent tahini and sauce/seasoning. I'm still thinking about it several days later. Mixed Grille plate: 4.5/5 the rice was really nice and comforting, the 3 different meats were all grilled and seasoned nicely. Chicken was perhaps a little on the dry side. Large portion so good for sharing. Pita: 1/5, dry and tough. Could tell it was not fresh. Fattoush: 4/5, simple salad but the ingredients were fresh and good quality. Better than expected! Service: 2.5/5, the server did not have a good attitude at all, was on his phone the whole time with his earbuds in and and not friendly. Honestly made us feel like he'd rather us not be there. One of the other staff who was working in back of house was more friendly. Atmosphere: 3/5 clean and minimal. They could try harder by not using paper plates. I would order takeout from here. read more

Strange place. When you walk in, the layout is confusing - there was nobody there to greet us and it was unclear whether you sit down or order at the counter. Finally someone walked over and silently handed us a menu. I asked if we sit down wherever, and they said sure. Eventually we discovered you have to order at the counter, which we did. Then things got weird. First, they brought out the dishes piecemeal. A side here, an entree there, another side. Each time this was done silently with no explanation of what will come out next. They didn't give us silverware until we asked and they seemed shocked that we requested it. After our entrees and sides were delivered, we asked for our pita - which was supposed to be included with the meal - and they were again confused why we would ask for this. The food itself was hit or miss. The fried cauliflower was delicious. As for the rest: the meat was cold, the dolmas and hummus were too sour, the pita was cold and tough - as if it were days old. Then we heard the staff screaming and slamming things in the back. Tables were left unbussed throughout the restaurant. Overall, very strange place. I would not return, but given the fried cauliflower flavor it may be worth others to check out. read more

Went out for the dine in for the first time after lock down. Didn't really know what to expect. We reserved ahead on their website but never really get any confirmation so we called and was told that they are not accepting reservations at the moment and that we can just walk in. There were no servers at the restaurant and they just give you the food in the take out boxes even if you go for dine in. The food overall was reallyyy good! The lamb was grilled to perfection but baba Ghanoush was the winner! The grilled after taste of the eggplant was amazingggg and would definitely come back just for it! read more

Almanqal Mediterranean Grill - Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Craving for a mediterranean meal for a late dinner. Found this restaurant open late and was available to make reservation. When we got there, there was no one....and I'm like.... Oh no. I wore my Yelp Elite spirit & ordered the family combo that come with 3 apps and added an extra hummus for my family with 4 growing boys & 1 growing husband & I'm impressed with this little place. It's like a family owed, everything is self serve so no tips really needed. The pricing is so affordable & portion is generous. Food wise is simple but authentic. I've never have hummus this light & smooth. The stone oven pita bread?! MUST Have. Let's put it this way, after half way into dinner, more & more Persian guests started to fill the shop. What do you think??? read more