While visiting my friend, she took me here for lunch. She said it was amazing but OMG. The coffee over the sand...! And I typically dont drink black coffee but if you like Chai tea, this is a distant relative. There's a guy there that had me laughing so hard, I was un-normally tickled and laughed loud. The hostess is beautiful and so sweet. The food is PLENTY & so good. I had the rice and shrimp. My friend and the rice and chicken. We feasted!!! That will be a New anniversary spot for us, now! read more

The food was delicious. Especially the platter with dolma, hummus, tzatziki, and baba ganoush!! My husband had Lamb Ouzi. Well spiced, full of nuts fragrant rice with juiciest tender, off the bone lamb meat. The best, don't miss out on this one. I had the Chicken Tkouk (sp?) that was so good! We will be back often!! read more

A great overall experience! Service was great and food was excellent. We were not able to dine in however we ordered our food for to-go. We were greeted by staff as soon as we came in and even though we were ordering food to go, they still gave us water while we waited. The food came out quickly and it smelled divine inside our car throughout the drive home. Not gonna lie -- I haven't had shawarma in a LONG time so this was, in a way, nostalgic when I took my first bite. My husband and I shared it and we said to each other that we'll definitely be back to dine in. My daughter enjoyed the fries, she didn't even want to share it with us. read more

Arabian Palace - Chicken shawarma and a side of fries - Syrian Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

Got the lamb ouzi plate which comes with lamb kebab and delicious flavorful rice! The pistachio baklava was perfectly crispy and sweet. I would definitely return for these items again! read more

Arabian Palace - Pistachio baklava - Syrian Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

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We had the Arabian Experience, and it was absolutely fantastic! The space was welcoming, comfortable, and able to accommodate groups of all sizes. During our visit, there was a family of around 10 dining there, yet the restaurant still felt organized and spacious. Whether you're dining alone, with a date, or with a large family gathering, this is a great place to enjoy a meal. The service was amazing. Our server was kind, attentive, and welcoming throughout the entire experience. We were seated promptly and well taken care of from start to finish. We started with the Mix Appetizer Platter, which included hummus, baba ghanoush, dolma, tzatziki, and falafel served with fresh baked-to-order pita. The portion was generous and could easily be shared comfortably among four people. Everything was delicious, but the baba ghanoush was our favorite. For our entrées, we enjoyed the chicken shawarma and the shrimp wrap. Both were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. We also had the mango drink, which was refreshing and delicious. To finish, we ordered the pistachio baklava, and it was incredible crispy layers of phyllo dough filled with pistachios and topped with just the right amount of syrup. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was inviting, and the portions were generous. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and we will definitely be returning! read more

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This place is really good. The service is great. The ambiance is nice. The smells are amazing. My girl Danielle and I came here and we got falafel. She got the shrimp kabob platter. We also had coffee. The customer service is amazing. The coffee let me tell you oh my gosh. I'm definitely coming back read more

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What a cute little spot!! It's bright, the decor is appealing, and it's quite cozy! We were helped right away upon arriving. We sat ourselves and they had table service who brought us menus and our drinks. The service was kind and helpful and the food came out quickly and was fresh and hot! Now for the food! Yum! This was so good! The chicken had great flavor, there were also peppers and onions inside that added a fresh crunch. I think the peppers were pickled, which was a fun surprise! The garlic sauce they serve with the wrap is also amazing! I can't wait to try more off the menu! read more

Arabian Palace - Chicken Shawarma wrap - Syrian Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

The food was fresh and delicious, and came in generous portions. The restaurant is family owned, and they treated us warmly. The Turkish coffee was really good, so I'd recommend trying it. read more

Arabian Palace - Turkish coffee - Syrian Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

Dropped in again for some Lamb Ouzi. Well spiced, full of nuts fragrant rice with juiciest tender, off the bone lamb meat. The best, don't miss out on this one. We also had the Chicken shawarma plate this time but it was highly disappointing. read more

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To all the haters that would never nit pick a burger or fried chicken but go crazy over anything unique, you are why we can't have nice things in Spokane. Please knock it off. Now then, I am no expert on what this sort of cuisine should taste like, but I did enjoy the chicken schwarma a lot. Really looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, it felt good just walking in. Very clean and bright here too. Please, Spokane, step outside your comfort zone and try something new so we keep getting new and different things in the area. And definitely try the schwarma here. read more

Being avid foodies, we were excited to try this Middle Eastern restaurant! We tried the Babe Ganoush, Shawarma Wrap, Lamb Tikka, and Shrimp Plate. For beverages, we all had the Vimto - which reminded me of a mix of root beer and bubblegum. It sounds odd, but it was very good! All of us liked the food quite well. I will say the rice was a touch spicy. For us, it was enjoyable but for children maybe substitute with basmati rice or a more plain option. The space is small but has nice artwork and simple but vibrant wallpaper/paint, so the atmosphere was nice and all the tables were clean. It has a traditional diner feel in that you seat yourself and pay at the counter once you are done. Our hostess/waitress seemed new though, and a bit confused about the Yelp Elite program and how it worked. I don't know whether our wrap was comped or not as they didn't give us the receipt, but she was polite and seems like she just needs some more experience! :) We got some pistachio baklava on the way out too. It was all very good, and had a variety of families come in for dining in and takeout. Overall, pretty enjoyable! read more

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I liked them when my son brought home a take out from here last year, but I will tell you, the food when you dine in there is twice as better. It is all just so fresh and bright when it's brought out. The flavors are very subtle, and if anyone was timid about trying it, they shouldn't be. You should have seen my guy's eyes when they brought out the lamb shank. If you think it looks big in my pic, I can assure your there is another half of it in the wonderful rice. Everything they make is great. I commented to my daughter that if I were ever to be a vegetarian, this is what I would have everyday. read more

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We got the mixed appetizer platter, lamb ouzi, shish taouk, shawarma loaded fries, and beef shawarma. The mixed appetizer platter included hummus, baba ghanoush, dolma, fattoush, and falafel. The hummas was smooth and slightly sweet. It was covered in dill and sumac. I have had better but it was a really solid hummas. The baba ghanoush was smokey and not as smooth. It was really good! Dolma is a rice, herbs, and tomatoes leaf wrapped dish. I like it a lot! It was soft and tender! There was pomegranate molasses on top which was tart and helped cut the earthiness of the herbs! Fattoush was a salad that was sweet, sour, and refreshing! It contained romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs! The falafel was good! Crispy and herby and paired really well with the hummus! I will say though they were slightly raw in the middle. The lamb ouzi was well worth the price! The rice was fragrant and spiced! The raisins were a perfect addition. The almonds added an interesting texture and taste. The lamb shank was tender and falling on the bone. It wasn't too gamey. It was a bit spicy but in a pleasurable way and not intolerable. It came with a side soup that was tomato based and too spicy for me, but the texture was nice and thick. Shish taouk was probably the best dish in my opinion! The fries were crunchy and warm. There were red onions, sumac, and parsley in the wrap! The meat was juicy and flavorful! Still it had a bit of spice! Shawarma loaded fries were good but simply too spicy for our party. They were crispy and covered in garlic sauce, pickles, cheese, and chili sauce. We did find the chicken was a bit too dry but the sauce did help balance that. The beef shawarma was too hot for the member who ordered it. I will say though that I did enjoy it. The meat wasn't as tender as we liked, it was sliced as thin as I liked. And the spice built up until it was too much. I will mention though if you're not used to spice and spicy food then maybe this isn't for you. Another member also mentioned the meat wasn't as charred as she liked. We got the Turkish coffee which I have to say isn't for a casual coffee drinker. It is akin to sucking on a coffee bean. The tea was unsweeted and I'm not sure if they is an option to sweeten, but it was refreshing. The vitmo was the best drink by far. We actually got more to go. It is similar to a cherry cola! It was fizzy and delicious! Service was great! Our server managed to memorize our order and get our order in a reasonable time with no mistakes. The ambience was warm, inviting, clean, and there was nice music in the background that wasn't too loud. The portions were well worth the price! I got a whole lamb shank for 20 bucks! read more

Arabian Palace - Lamb ouzi - Syrian Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

Great portions, our server was friendly. I wish they had a sample platter of the sauces and such so you can get a taste and order from that bigger portions as you don't know until you order and it's a big commitment. Will come again for sure. read more

Arabian palace has such good food. It's middle eastern cuisine loaded with flavors that will keep you going back for more. They give you a good amount of food for the price you pay and it's worth every penny you spend. Highly recommend. read more

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Referral to eat here. The wait was perfect For what appears to be cooked to served food. Lots of seating and parking. We ordered beef, Shawarma and a lamb Shawarma wrap. It was huge and tasty. read more

Amazing food! I am middle eastern and so I come for the nostalgia of missing my grandmothers cooking... it hits the spot every time, from the music, cleanliness too! The only reason why I gave it 4 stars is I wish they had sides of the dips- hummus- etc, they only sell the full sizes. Other than that, this is one of my favorite places! read more

I tried a variety of dishes from different sections of the menu, which is a great way to explore the flavors and offerings of a restaurant. I was thrilled to enjoy everything I tried, from the kibbeh and chicken shawarma to the lamb ouzi and sweet treats like knafeh and pistachio baklava. The aryan yogurt drink was a nice touch, too! Having more halal food options in Spokane is definitely something for me to celebrate. I'm looking forward to trying more of their menu items soon. Good service with minimalist interior ambiance. read more

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It wasn't that long ago Spokane didn't have much culinary variety to offer. There has been a significant increase in the last decade and even more so over recent years. Tonight we got to experience some lovely food at the Middle Eastern eatery @arabian_palace1 . A bright and clean interior, friendly staff and well balanced/flavorful dishes. Added bonus that the portions are generous and affordable prices! DOLMA- Grape leaves filled with rice, tomato, garlic, and mint served with lemon and pomegranate molasses HUMMUS- Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and olive oil served with baked-to-order pita. MUHAMMARA- Tomato, onion, ground chili, olive oil black sesame seeds and mozzarella cheese. CHICKEN SHISH KABOB- Chunks of marinated chicken or lamb skewered and grilled to perfection, served with seasoned rice and salad. CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAP-Tender pieces of shawarma-style chicken or beef. house made sauce, and vegetables wrapped in Lavash. BEEF KABOB- In- house minced beef skewered and grilled to perfection, served with seasoned rice and salad. read more

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Expensive I liked the food The customer service was ok but to me it was very expensive for the amount of food given.

Food was so flavorful. I got the lamb and it was falling off the bone. I also enjoyed the rice with all the extras. The nuts give it a nice crunchy texture. It came with a tomato sauce. I'm not sure what all was in it, but I liked it enough to pour the whole thing into my rice. Got the pistachio baklava. Yum! You can tell it was made fresh. Service was good and one gal looked like she was genuinely happy to be there. The place was clean, well lit, bathroom was also clean. Will go again! read more

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The appetizer sampler is great eay to share and taste. Nice variety of food and beverages without being overwhelming. Family owned and operated with friendly efficient service,especially Amar! read more

They're good. I will say it seems they're keeping things gringo for the Spokane palate, and that's a safe path to start your business here--for now. I have a son who is a mutton junkie, and this QSR is the only place around here I know that you can walk in to and grab a Lamb Shank lunch on demand. He cleaned his bone, haha. The only thing I was not familiar with was their 'savory pastry,' which are essentially a take on a pizza-like creation, that your kid might like. Again, adding a gringo-ish menu item for an alternate option from the main fare. We liked it all, and with them right in our main shopping corridor for the metro, would stop by for a Shwarma or two on our travels. Nice family, and great to have them here now... read more

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Have visited this restaurant three times. The first time was shortly after they opened. The lamb ouzi was exceptional. All four of us loved our dinners. Second time I had the beef kebab. It was extremely well spiced and I enjoyed every bite. We went back a third time and left a little disappointed. My daughter ordered a chicken shawarma. It was very nice but a bit bland. We were puzzled until we saw that it was supposed to have come with tzaziki sause. We asked the server for some and after a couple minutes she returned and said they were out. Secondly I had the lamb ouzi again. The lamb was fantastic! Unfortunately, the rice was kind of monotonous. Not bland but missing something... After some research, we realized it was at least missing raisins. Not sure if it was missing anything else but disappointing. Not to say this is a bad place. Service was great. The building and bathroom were very clean. Easy parking. Will go back and see if I can raise this to at least a 4 star review. I will definitely return! read more

The food is ok, but not worth the price nor a recommendation. The baklava was probably the worst I've ever had, all I could taste was butter. Yuck. Experience: I waited almost 30 minutes for a wrap and lamb plate with an order of fries and my food sat on the counter ready to go, but they were understaffed, so the food just sat there for about 5-10 minutes unattended. I ordered directly off of their menu and found out that the fries they advertise with garlic sauce apparently doesn't actually come with the order! Overall: What I paid for, that is displayed on the menu, should be the food that's provided. I was told, "Oh, I don't know why it's on the menu that garlic sauce is included" What?? Change your menu before you take people's money! That's bad customer service. I know Spokane needs more diverse food, but until they up their game, a hard pass on a revisit. read more

We shared the Chicken Ouzi, with a combination appetizer plate. First, the appetizer plate was excellent! Hummus, salad, Baba Ghanoush,, Dolma, Kibbeh. Fresh, hot Peta bread. This by itself was full of flavors and variety. The Chicken Ouzi was over the top for two people. The rice was so good, and the spicy sauce added another element of crunchy vegetables and flavor. The service was attentive, friendly, and helpful. We are looking forward to going back soon. read more

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I had never ate that kind of food before and was very pleased. The service was wonderful. I will be going back.

The best ! The falafel, hummus, baba, pita, flatbreads - everything is delicious, fresh, and very flavorful. The service is excellent and the place is decorated well and clean. read more

The setting is pretty sterile but the food is fantastic! Samosas and flatbreads are super tasty, shawarma and Shish taouk chicken are juicy and flavorful, and the baklava is superb! read more

Hands down the BEST falafel I've ever had and I've had a lot of falafel. I actually stopped ordering falafel from anywhere else because I'm always disappointed. This is crispy and moist at the same time. The Middle Eastern basmati saffron rice is amazing. Their salad is simple, yet so delicious. The dressing is perfect, parsley, green onions, and fresh greens with tomatoes and cucumbers. Perfection. We actually had to order another glass of tea so my husband could eat every last grain of rice left on the plate. Service is friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend. read more

Found this place across from Walmart and Costco. This was excellent schwarma ! Flavors were superb and everything was really fresh. We had the appetizers plate and wraps and we had tons of left overs. Really nice to have this close to shopping in the valley read more

Love a new cuisine/restaurant for the valley! I was excited to try it. It's a clean space, a bit small. They weren't too busy the entire time I was there. Took a long time to receive food. It was less than stellar. The dolmas were very plain and then topped with a brown tart sauce. That's all I could taste, when I tried a piece without the sauce it was bland. The inside is just rice. Was hoping for more flavor/authentic dolmas. The chicken shwarma was okay. I liked it, but nothing too special. Prices were a bit high. Took some time to get service. The server was friendly at first but then not too attentive. It's a family run business, I see the mom working in the back, guessing her son was the server. I want to support them. Hoping to try it again and some other dishes and hope they're more flavorful. read more

How is this place not slammed? The food is excellent. Same with the service. There's no other good restaurants around the area. I think they're going to get popular quickly when the word gets out. I had the chicken shawarma bowl with baba ganoudh. Every part of it was awesome. read more

Delicious, authentic middle eastern food in nice portions. We had chicken shwarma bowl and lamb ouzi, a side a zatar, and a side of babaganoush. All were 5 star and rock-solid authentic. The lamb was tender and falling off the bone, served on a bed of possibly the most delicious rice medley I've had in years. The garlic sauce lightly applied to the chicken was a perfect complement. The babaganoush was a standout... just the right amount of spices and a warm smoky flavor, and served with a huge actual pita made on the spot and served warm. It's a very nice touch they served the Ayran (a cool yogurt drink perfect for this type of food) with a chilled cup. The friendly and helpful server was notable as well. read more

The food is absolutely amazing! The rice was perfect, melts in your mouth with tasty almonds. The flatbread is freshly made, you can taste that fresh dough taste!!! The chicken Kabobs were juicy and tender. The food is so flavorful but not overbearing. I am a connoisseur of Middle Eastern food, from my travels and I live in Southern California near "Little Arabia" community in Anaheim. I have had the best of the best. Therefore I highly recommend this Syrian restaurant. Spokane Valley is very fortunate to have this hidden treasure. read more

Arabian Palace - This is a sampler appetizer plate with everything you should at least try. Falafel, Baba Ganoush, homemade flatbread, hummus, Dolmas, Fatous - Syrian Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

We absolutely love eating here. . We came the week they first opened and we tell all our friends about the deliciousness and the friendly service. Highly recommend this restaurant. The chicken Shawarma bowl is next level yummy. The hummus starter is some of the best hummus and fresh pita bread I have eaten! It's a family run business and they know their stuff! Generous portions and super fresh ingredients! What's not to love. I don't even live in Spokane, but whenever I visit, I always make a point of coming here. read more

We had never been here before and not really familiar with Arabian food. Wow! It was good! We had the mix appetizer plate which included hummus, baba ghanoush, dolma and kibbeh. Everything was delightful. In general, I'm not a fan of hummus, but this one was great! I will definitely be back. Oh, portions were big and service was superb! read more

Friendly service and large portions at this fast casual spot for authentic Middle Eastern food. We got the lamb ouzi ($18.50) which came w a zesty tomato sauce and well-seasoned rice. The lamb leg was fall off the bone tender and seemed completely unseasoned--but that's what the sauce is for! The chicken shawarma (combo $14.50) had a really tasty sauce and a perfect sear on the bread wrapping. So glad I got the salad as my combo side bc it was a fresh and light companion to the rest of the meal. The spinach pastry was a bit underwhelming because it tasted mostly of bread but I'd still be down to try the other savory pastries because it was good bread, just not all that spinachy and oniony. They have about seven tables in a sunny (but cold) space with friendly staff that come around and ask how the meal is. read more

Arabian Palace - Lamb ouzi ($18.50), chicken shawarma combo ($14.50), and spinach pastry ($8) - Syrian Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

The food was really good. It seemed to be very authentic. I marked it down a bit because the interior seating area was clean, but sparse. This is a takeout place. It's not a sit-down restaurant. If you expecting that, I'd give it five stars. We got take-out yesterday. read more

It was a first-time visit for a late lunch today. The restaurant is sparkling clean with good parking. Service was friendly and efficient. I had the chicken shawarma bowl with baba ganoush. Oh my gosh! It was so tasty! Just look at this bowl! The rice, the salad, the baba ganoush, the chicken.... Every bite was perfect. The portion size was generous and the price was reasonable. I will return, even though the location is a bit outside of my usual roaming area. read more

Arabian Palace - Syrian Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington