I've been to many middle eastern places around Buffalo, and Al Qimma Halal is not just the greatest…read morefood I have ever had but also is the most authentic. The man I talked to who prepared my food is from Jerusalem, it was very cool hearing his story and seeing the passion he has for cooking food from his beloved Homeland. I live near fredonia and making the trip all the way out here was certainly worth it.

An outgoing owner is the best ambassador for his Lebanese culture: He offered me a taste of the…read morelamb shawarma, allowing there were spices in the dry rub to season the meat! (I thought I detected salt, pepper and allspice among others; it was truly delicious!) Throughout the restaurant were blinking "Ramadan Kareem" signs in multicolors: It was very cheerful. Most of the food is done take-out, either by customers arriving for pickup, or delivery by service. If you care to sit, the restaurant is galley-shaped: Food prep area on the left, comfortable chairs and bench seats on the right. The menu is huge and varied. I had the lamb shawarma, and because it was after 2pm, I could no longer order it a la carte. However, this was a blessing as the combo gave me a chance to try more of their food, and everything was delicious. The prices were very reasonable. There are posted signs at the register that a surcharge of 3.5% is added unless you're paying cash. I'm looking forward to returning with my family for their lentil soup, fattoush salad, babaganoush, and hummus. Chilled beverages and tea for purchase; no alcohol allowed on the premises. Very family friendly.

I've had food from here multiple times and it's always the best. I've gotten take out and eaten…read morethere, each time it's always fast and delicious! They are also always super nice there as well :)

One of my favorite places! Great local family-owned place with quality food. They always throw in…read morelots of fresh pita too. The garlic sauce is amazing but the chicken is also delicious without it. The veggie rice is one of my favorite rices dishes in general, especially with the olives in it. Takeout food is always ready on time and the cozy outdoor patio is wonderful in the summer. Everyone is very friendly there as well

This is the original Rachel's Mediterranean. If you've been to any of the brand new stores, this…read moreone is much different. It's a little storefront on Main In Williamsville NY. Don't expect any ambiance, it's just a place to get really delicious food on the run. The place lacks any decor but it is really clean. We ordered from a menu and the food is prepared in the back and brought to our table. On this day folks were ordering, then began chatting with other locals till their food was brought out. I heard the owner explain to another patron how all the Rachel locations are independently owned by the extended family. While we waited, we observed a healthy walk on trade for lunch takeout. My chicken shawarma pita was crammed full of tasty, thinly sliced chicken breast with pickles and a couple of French fries. My companion had a very delicious chicken rice bowl with a pita on the side. Every bit as good as any dish you'll find at Rachel's Mediterranean locations around Western New York. Kudos to a hardworking family with a great niche business' We recommend this location for a quick and tasty meal.

This is where it all started, the first in Williamsville. You have an option of dinning in or…read moretaking out your order.WIth fast and friendly service I received my order of the Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wrap it was so delicious. It has in it Grilled Mediterranean chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion, and feta cheese, topped with dill sauce and house Greek dressing to savior.

Best lunch & early dinner spot! They have earlier hours, so make sure to check before you head…read morethere. Or call ahead for pickup! The food is always on point, whether you're getting a wrap, salad, soup, even the dill dip for your chicken is unique to Natalie's and everything is so delicious. The owners and employees are very nice as well, which is always an added bonus. If you choose to eat there, it's standard diner seating; everything is always clean. Don't forget to grab a piece of baklava for dessert! Yum.

Nice people, tasty food. Get the leek wrap -- its divine!…read moreCan't speak about much else, since that and a Greek salad is what I've been ordering there for years.

I've never thought of great food and gas station/ convenient store together. Until now. Someone…read morementioned this place to us and had to check it out. We ordered the falafel wrap, open chicken souvlaki, and a spinach pie. The spinach pie ended up being my favorite. It was loaded with chopped spinach & onions with a slight lemon flavor all in a light fluffy homemade dough. I could have eaten a couple of them! Maybe I will next time.The chicken in the souvlaki was seasoned nicely but was a bit dry. My husband seemed to really enjoy his falafel wrap. Service was good. Can't wait to go back & try a few more of their dishes. 2025-3

Found this place on Yelp one day while searching for someplace to go for lunch. We've driven past…read morethis place many, many times and never realized there was a Lebanese takeout place inside a Mobile gas station and carwash. I ordered the Falafel Wrap with a Tahiti sauce. Turned out to be very good. Something I would order again. If you are going past the intersection of Millersport Highway and North Forest, stop at the Mobile station. Gas up, wash your car and fill up on some good Lebanese food.

I really needed to update my review. While I still think the restaurant can be chaotic and…read moreconfusing for non-Arabic speakers, the low prices are undeniable. $1 cups of delicious bone broth? A huge plate of chicken over rice for $7? Huge pieces of bread for a $1? Free tea? With everything so expensive now, it's a pleasure to get a huge, delicious, and halal meal for so little. Al Mandi is going to be nuts during Ramadan, but like everything in Buffalo, the craziness is also endearing :)

100% Zabihah Hand-Slaughtered Halal. Enough said…read more It seems like AlMandi is a mixed bag when it comes to customer service, but one cannot deny the stellar, delicious food that they sell. While the restaurant gets hectic sometimes during peak hours, off peak the atmosphere is surprisingly relaxing. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. As for the food, it is phenomenal. The soup is tangy and refreshing, the lamb succulent and a must buy, the curries well-balanced, and the chicken over rice with chutney divine. I'd highly recomnend the new Mandi. Do yourself a favor and check out this place.

It's no longer an eatery, just a Middle Eastern grocery store. They do carry some baked goods, as…read morewell as pantry, refrigerated, and frozen foods. They also have some home goods (rugs, Turkish coffee pots, cups, etc). The cashier was friendly and provided a recommendation to us for another restaurant since we came for shawarma but they no longer have the restaurant here.

Having eaten at a place by the same name, different owner in Cleveland, we had such high hopes for…read morethis market eatery. The market side offered fresh pitas and various other foreign delights. The cashier doubled as the waiter, who took a bit to realize that we wanted to order (in retrospect we could have approached him but were too busy reading the menu) asked what we wanted. I got the falafel sandwich, which although a bit drippy at the tail end as I scooped it out of the foil, was crispy. And my mate's lamb sandwich (which is truly a wrap) was perfectly seasoned. Granted it is served on a Styrofoam plate and there is no background music, but we didn't come for ambience. Do yourself a favor and get it to go, and let your taste buds rejoice.

Great tasting food, superb service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Informal, yet the food is…read morehigh-end. Just go here and enjoy.

We loved this place!!! Such large portions and the food was phenomenal. If we ever visit Buffalo…read moreagain, we will definitely return.

Seemed like a great place. Nice staff and straightforward Casual Atmosphere. Unfortunately, we were…read moreout of chicken Shawarma. They were also out of falafel. So me and my sister decided to leave and go elsewhere.

Well, on the positive side, I had a really nice time in good company. The restaurant was clean,…read morerather spacious, and I certainly appreciated the white tablecloths. We sat at a round table that perfectly fit our group of seven. It was a very comfortable setting, so we could talk freely. We came for "Buffet Night Wednesday," served from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. Around 6:30 p.m., I felt like we were late to the party and should have been grateful there was still some food left. We knew a large group of 25 people would be coming for the buffet that day, but I didn't think it would be a problem. The buffet looked kind of sad to me. I managed to sample almost everything, even Goat Curry. Everyone said it was very good. I passed on the Samosas (not too appetizing looking). Also, I didn't want to commit to the whole piece of Tandoori Chicken, so I checked the Chicken 65 instead. It was nothing like I had tried before, but the bite size pieces were good, plus it wasn't really spicy. Everyone's favorite, Butter Chicken, was very tasty. I had only a small piece of chicken. When I went back for another one, it was gone, only the sauce remained. I think just one dish was refilled during our entire stay. I was hoping for fresh Samosas, but it didn't happen. The Tofu dish was one of my favorites. Luckily, there were just a few pieces hanging around, so there was no risk I could overeat at this particular buffet. For dessert, I had a little white pudding. It was a generic dish you'll find in every Asian buffet, nothing special. We learned that the ownership had changed, but it seemed like it was still a family business. The children were supposed to clean up the dirty dishes, but they didn't. We were surrounded with dirty plates, and none of the employees seemed to care. This was my first visit to Shalimar BBQ & Grill, and I can't compare my experience to previous quality. I can't complain about the taste and flavor, really, but the entire buffet was missing something. Maybe the food? :)