Best baklava in the city. Lamb and mixed veggies w couscous was so good. Def check this place out!

I have been coming here for over 30 years (side note: I don't feel old enough to say that!)! Their fries with the peppers and onions-wonderful! Spinach and mushroom pie-wonderful! Falafel-wonderful! Mint iced tea-won.....you get it! Do yourself a favor and have a meal here. You'll be really glad you did! read more

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Most recently I got the falafel platter and it was amazing, super flavorful falafel, really fresh salad, and a great yogurt dressing. The bread was also so good. Servers are always nice and friendly. Only complaint is they have Diet Pepsi instead of Diet Coke. Highly recommend! read more

Came here for lunch w a colleague. It's a very unassuming spot but the staff is welcoming and friendly from the moment you step inside. Inside the decor is dark and somewhat dated. Like it completely fine but I wouldn't come here on a first date. The food is why you come tho. It is simple and executed well! I had salad, chicken kabobs and some hummus. Everything was delicious. Value for the price very good. read more

Cozy hole in the wall, with great service and even better food! I recommend getting a platter, as it comes with salad, hummus and bread. Platter also comes with roasted, lightly salted red peppers and onions. The kebabs are wonderfully seasoned and compliments all sides, without over powering the mouth. Would come again, left feeling satisfied! read more

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Alyan's is a great casual and affordable spot dot for middle eastern food. The inside is cozy, and I appreciated the glass pane in the ceiling of the back area because it provided nice lighting. Service was good - our order was taken quickly and our food came out pretty quickly too. We got a big jug of mint iced tea that smelled and tasted lovely. The fries and onions were delicious. I also enjoyed the combo platter - it was my first time baba ghannouj, which was great. The spinach and mushroom was a little bland, but I liked everything else on the plate. I'll be back to try the falafel, shawarma, and kebabs. I didn't realize the portion sizes would be so size. I had a lot of leftovers. We were a party of two; just the fries and combo platter would've been plenty of food for us, but I'm glad I got to take stuff home. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Left to right: Alyan's Fries, Middle Eastern Combo, Spinach and Mushroom Pie - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So delicious! Great service! Would recommend to sit in cute indoor patio in back. We enjoyed the refreshing mint iced tea, delicious kebab platters, and falafels! Reasonable prices and definitely recommend. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Lentil soup, chicken and lamp platters, falafel s - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food was just ok. My wife and I felt it had no flavor. They answered the phone and just said hello nothing else? So my response was I'm sorry is this Alyan's? His response was what do you need..... when we picked it up they were so unfriendly and basically dropped the bag on the counter. Never going back. read more

The food was very good and reasonably priced. Service also good. The place is very home like... kind of like at your mama's ...it's not a fancy restaurant vibe, no annoying servers & gimmicks. If you're into good food and simplicity this is an excellent stop. read more

Casual BYOB spot right off of South Street with fresh, tasty platters and appetizers. No frills interior but back patio is really charming. The service is quick and friendly. I love their falafel, but definitely grab an app and some tea too! Prices are a major deal for the amount and quality of the food! Great for relaxed group dinners (thought it's not a huge spot) and dates. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Falafel Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delicious hummus and lentil soup. Shawarma fantastic. Highly recommend this cute little mainstay right across the street from Jim's steaks. Nice little sunlit backroom. read more

Just ordered a whole buffet of food from Alyan this last storm weekend. Food included falafel, kafte, hummus, labneh, chicken shawarma and rice and vegetables. Food was for my wife's birthday people. Owner Mohamed, was so helpful and ready to please. He made every effort to make sure that my order was to my liking and that it would be ready on time despite the winter storm getting ready to hit. RESULT - Food was out of this world delicious. Go find out for yourself. Trust me you wont be disappointed. Restaurant vibe is down to earth and the food is good!@@ read more

Came for the falafel and left trying everything. Nestled right on South Street, Alyan's is serving up some great middle eastern food. The back patio offers a ton of great ambiance for larger groups. Everything was pretty good I must say. I eat a lot off middle eastern food. Alyan's is tasty and affordable. We ordered ton of appetizers and platters. The fries are delicious. Well seasoned with onions and peppers. Falafel was super unique. Thoroughly enjoyed. Great spot you should try. read more

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The food was phenomenal, I can't wait to go back! Some of the best baba ganoush I've had and I've had a lot .. The service was wonderful as well! read more

I have gone to Alyan's since 1990, and recommend it to all family and friends. It is very homey and the food is absolutely delicious: the falafel is perfect, and veg plate, homemade hot sauce, and hot or cold mint tea are also winners. I love the backroom with the skylight and plants, have sat back there for many family and friend dinners. The servers and cooks are very kind. No longer live in Phila, but always go back to Alyan's when visiting. read more

Alyan's is a low-key, affordable spot that serves atmosphere and delicious food! My boyfriend and I ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich and grilled zucchini platter. The grilled zucchini platter is definitely a stand-out dish. It came out perfectly grilled with fresh warm, slightly crispy pita bread and flavorful hummus. The service here is also very warm and friendly. I'd highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for some comforting Mediterranean food. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The falafel's are phenomenal. The french fries are delectable. They have like peppers and fried peppers and almond. Their lamb kebabs are good. I have been going to this restaurant since I was 16 years old 60 now still attending this restaurant. They have the best food. It's a small intimate quiet place for couples. You also can take kids, but the food is just everything everything's fresh the father is so nice. I just always enjoy going here. The bathroom is very very small but it's always clean. I live in Wilmington and I go to Philly to get this scrumptious food. You have to get the falafel with the hummus and the tahini together. The falafel platter is good as well, but I like my falafel stuff to run all through a great place to date read more

Ordered takeout from here last night and we were truly impressed. Everything was delicious, super fast, and the staff were friendly. We ordered the mixed appetizer combo, spinach and mushroom pie, falafel sandwich, and a side of rice. The spinach and mushroom pie was just okay but everything else was great. I would 100% recommend (and order again) the appetizer combo. It came with so many good things and that eggplant? Oh boy I could order that eggplant every day. So nice to find a good middle eastern place near us. My only regret is that we didn't try them sooner. We will be back! read more

Owner was super nice and friendly. Got the chicken schwarma sandwich, so delicious. The chicken was tender and well seasoned. Definitely a great quick bite and I will be back! read more

We've been going to Alyan's for nearly 30 years and always come back for the good food and friendly service.

amazing all around! The food was delicious and the back patio is adorable- we will definitely be back! Also we loved our server he was incredibly kind read more

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Food is incredible and authentic. The staff is incredibly kind and the prices are extremely reasonable. The outdoor area is a great vibe for a sit down lunch/dinner, and the restaurant is byob. Highly recommend. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Falafel platter & the Mediterranean combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had to give this place a one star which should've been zero stars but I had give something just to write this. We ordered takeout and the food was cold, disgusting and old like they refried it. We spent a lot of money at this establishment. Not only were the staff of two people (the cook and cashier) not friendly and cold, they sold us old food and I believe it's because we didn't leave a tip after the 4% credit card charge. They make us pay before the food is prepared, which I believe sets the climate for the type of service the customer receives. I also believe it's because we're black, as a white customer came in and was greeted with warmth and kindness. I want my money and my time back! We ordered: Falafel Sandwich Shawarma read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Had the Falafel really good and deceptively filling!! Definitely a great alternative to a greasy burger! I think I would have enjoyed some garlic sauce or hot sauce like I love gotten at others spots but I forget to ask and honestly it didn't need it! Sever was kind enough to give me a fresh slice of Baklava! Now that was out of sight!!!!! Definitely recommend this place ! read more

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Fresh, well-prepared and neat (well-presented) food made-to-order snd served at temperature. Service was efficient, if not a little too fast (to try to take the order). We felt a little rushed. Small place - maybe 26 seats, so not too tough for them to keep up with things. Lots of take-out/pick-up going on. Will return to sample more items - tonight's falafel and baba pita sandwich and diced veggie cold salad were both good. read more

The food is tremendous. Very casual spot serving Mediterranean foods. The sampler platter is my favorite as well as the shawarma and falafel. read more

Owner heard us talking on the sidewalk, trying to decide where to eat and told us, "Eat here! If you don't like it, you don't pay!" We thoroughly enjoyed the falafel and the kefta. A pitcher of mint tea really hit the spot. The owner was extremely friendly and brought us extra food because we were obviously enjoying it! Needless to say, we paid and overtipped. Don't be put off by appearances. The place has seen better day, but the food is delicious!!! read more

Read about this place so Stopped on my way to my new school. New to Philadelphia. Glad I stopped. This place has great food. My partner and I shared a mixed plate, some kibbeh and foul too. Fixed the emptiness in a strange city. Just about like home. I wanted to tell the chef how good it is - he was very busy. I recommend this - plan to return - sending photos home. Feel less strange to the city now I know where home food is. read more

Quaint little Mediterranean restaurant right off of south street. Feels like you are in someone's house inside. We were hungry but didn't want to eat too much so we split a mixed grill. Was so good and flavorful. The grilled chicken had the perfect amount of char. The lamb and beef were also very good. The hummus and tomato sauce complimented the meats and salad. Would love to try other things on the menu. When walking out saw some baklava in the window that looked very good. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Mixed grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So good. Next time I am in Philly I will be going there! Reasonable prices and amazing fresh healthy food.

This place is such a hidden gem that I feel like no one knows about but it's the best. Food is amazing and it's so cheap for the quality and amount you get. I got a main meal, an iced tea and shared dessert and appetizers with friends and it all came out to only ~$20. Nice and fast service too, definitely come support this family owned business! read more

Got the baba ganoush, lamb kebab, couscous special, and falafel. Everything was amazing, but would particularly recommend the falafel! read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Lamb Kabab and Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Alyan's is amazing! The absolute best Middle Eastern food in Philly. The food is delicious, the service is great, and the little back dining patio is beautifully decorated and so quaint. Came for lunch on a weekday and loved everything I ordered-- I got the falafel sandwich, fries, mint tea, and baklava. All of it was so good! The owner is also very kind and attentive. Will definitely be coming back regularly-- highly recommend Alyan's if you are looking for really good Middle Eastern food in Philly. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What an amazing and unassuming restaurant. Everyone is always headed to Jim's but with Alyans across the street, I'll always head here on my South Street Philly days. The food reminds me of grandmas, with complete platters and tasteful decor. Great smells and guaranteed satisfaction, don't miss out! read more

The food was just disappointing. The Kibbe platter - the kibbe hardly any beef mostly wheat not much filling at all . There were two fried kibbe oval shaped. The salad lacked in flavor quite bland. The hummus had too much oil put on top. The oil disguised the actual taste of the hummus. The bread wasn't fresh. The Turkish coffee had flavor and the Baklava was not great too much honey hardly any nut. The service was good The ambiance was nothing too great. read more

We assumed that this restaurant would be really good. Recommended by some friends. But the food was quite bad. Hummus was tasteless. Pita was dry. Spinach and Mushroom pie was not flaky, Baklava had rancid nuts. Only Falafel was good. The restaurant was not very busy yet the server was not patient enough to take our order. For this they just charged us 18% Gratuity, $2.5 for Credit card fees. read more

Absolutely delicious food. Staff is warm and inviting. Cozy back room with skylight ceiling makes it feel even more like a perfect spot. Got the falafel and baba sandwich + the chicken kebab platter + baklava + hot mint tea. Everything was 10/10 and very well priced. Absolutely will be returning! read more

Their food was so homey and delicious!!! Definitely would recommend this hole-in-the-wall gem to everyone. The rice was literally perfection, and paired with the hummus was *chef's kiss*. Their spicy green chili sauce was the best touch too. The service was so so quick from the time we stepped into the restaurant, to how fast we got the food, to how often they came to make sure things were good. The waiter gave me complimentary baklava and it was the best last touch for the dinner date. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Rice and green chilis - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I ordered DoorDash delivery from Alyan's based on the rave reviews, and unfortunately the meal did not personally live up to the hype. I'll start with the positives. The delivery was fast, and the prices are affordable (under $20). The falafel wasn't my favorite ever, but it wasn't bad. Unfortunately, I didn't particularly care for the main course, my chicken kabob platter. It was not packaged appropriately so much of the hummus ended up dispersing throughout the container which made it difficult to eat separately. Most disappointingly, the chicken was just...not good. It was extremely bland and texturally it was quite gummy. I ended up just eating two pieces and tossing the rest in favor of the salad, which was also unremarkable. I hate to give low scores given the current situation but I unfortunately found the meal quite lacking. Perhaps at some point I will give Alyan's another shot but right now I intend to stick with other establishments for my Mediterranean fix. read more

Alyan's Restaurant - Chicken kabob platter, falafel, pita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If the wait is a little long don't worry, the food comes out quick! Delicious entrees, very simple menu, music is a bit loud and staff are genuinely friendly. This is truly a family owned establishment and I love it. read more