Excellent, friendly service. My chicken shawarma wrap was the best I have had in the US. Very clean…read more(including bathroom). Highly recommend! Wish I lived closer so I could go more often.

As soon as I walked in, I felt welcomed. The gentleman at the register was so nice. He helped me…read moreorder. I got the chicken and beef gentleman shawerma and a bit of the lamb. He brought out some soup. WOW. It was awesome. What a start. The place is not very big but hugh in hospitality. I got my meal. Holly cow. Huge serving. It was enough for 2. I put a hurting on my plate and just couldn't finish everything. If I lived here, this would be my go to for sure. I'm so glad I was able to find this gem. I will definitely be back. You need to come here and stuff yourself with great food. I recommend highly.

First timer! Came in today for lunch and had the falafel sandwich. It came with a size of hummus…read moreand I asked for hot sauce. Naeem the chef was so kind and Cooked a delicious meal. It was so hot and fresh and perfect. I also met the owner Nasser and he was awesome. I love this little gem in Jefferson Park neighborhood. I hope they expand to more locations in the city. Would love to be able to have their food delivered in Logan Square. You can also get their food delivered on all the apps.

There seems to be a growing number of Mediterranean restaurants in the Northwest side and I came…read moreacross Falafel Dream near the Harlem/Irving Plaza. It is a casual somewhat "fast food" style restaurant where you order at the counter. I came before dinner time so the place was relatively empty. I ordered the Combo Plate #2 which included grilled lamb kabab, beef kofta and chicken kabab. The combo came with a Jerusalem salad, house salad which was essentially a cucumber salad, pita bread and rice. Overall, the flavors were generally all there. The only issue I had was with the preparation of the chicken and lamb. The chicken was overcooked and dry. It is as if they had cooked the chicken kabab and was refiring it on the grill to order. The beef kofta was fairly tender and flavorful, but the lamb kabab seemed to lack the distinct gamey lamb flavor that questions the quality of the meat. The combo plate is a hearty portion so you certainly won't go away hungry. Overall, for the area, Falafel Dream should satisfy any Meditereanean food craving. I haven't specifically tried their falafel, but I would be cautious if they are made beforehand rather than made to order. If you have ever had authentic Middle Eastern food, this doesn't really quite hit the bar. It may cater more to the American taste preference. Service was average. Prices were reasonable. Parking is very limited.

The Chicken was super dry and the cucumber salad was not good. Service was really goodread more

They sell POMS and Hawaii enough said lol…read more They also sell fresh meats, tea sets, tagines, and everything else you can need. The prices seemed fair. Stop in and check it out.

I have been passing by this place for a while now and I've been wanting to try it so finally was…read moreable to. Is a place was really nice inside and the parking is a bit small but there is a valet and the service was good. For the food the seafood platter was good the salmon was cooked perfectly but we were a bit disappointed with the Shawarma plate according to my friend the beef and lamb tasted like jerky so he was really disappointed with it we did order a lamp kebab which was really good I am very picky with my lamb and this one I would go back for because it didn't have that after it taste that I don't like when eating lamb. I would definitely still go back to try some other stuff in the menu. But definitely will have to try the meat kabob instead of the shawarmas next time. Happy eating!

02/09/26 - I love Al Bawadi. I have been coming here on & off @ 8501 W Dempster about 1/2 mile…read moreeast of Lutheran General for many years ever since they opened this location. I met my 3 former co workers here for lunch today (first time for them) & they loved it. We all worked together & get together about twice a year for lunch. Al Bawadi has a lunch special M-F for $13.99. This is an excellent deal w/generous portions of absolutely delicious food. The original Al Bawadi @ 7216 W 87th St in Bridgeview.

Not super friendly. The food was odd. The beef kabob platter did not come in a kabob style. The…read moresalad was old. The rice was more like Spanish rice. The garlic sauce was 50 cent. MOST disappointing and odd was the hummus tasted like egg, never had this experience before and I am an average connoisseur of Mediterranean foods.

For a place in a strip mall this is pretty good to be honest. It was a lot better than the…read moreexpectations based on the looks. North Avenue Falafel is located on North Avenue of course, but it's way out west around Oak Park. Has more than just falafel here with lots of classic items. There's options for both meat eaters and vegetarians who will find lots of good things. Came in around lunch and got a combo. It's about $12 for a typical one. They also have a few cheaper lunch specials. Had to get the Falafel Platter. This is the place's signature item after all, so it had to be good, and it was. I came with eight pieces of falafel. Quite a lot for a platter at this price. Lots of good ass stuff on here. There was hummus, Jerusalem salad, pitas, and rice. Falafel is the main thing it seems, but there's actually plenty more. There's side items like salads and soups. Have to make a return trip over here some time and get some more of the falafel and some other items. It's the best at lunch when there's some specials. There's more than just falafel, with a few meaty choices, and lots of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

We stopped by as a group of 5 for dinner Sunday night and we were promptly seated. We visited…read moreChicago for St. Patty's, but my two Persian friends were eager to show us some authentic food and Kabobi did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious and I particularly loved the Shami and Koubidehs. The koubidehs were so tender and juicy. The service was phenomenal and they even brought us some tea and dessert (bamieh) for free. Kabobi is open late and was the perfect spot to chat while the rain died down. Definitely coming back when I'm in Chicago next time!

Kabobi was such a good pick for iftar. We came about 30 minutes before iftar and even though it was…read moresuper packed, everything came out right on time, which I really appreciated. They also have a Ramadan special going on, which made it feel even more festive. The food came out warm, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything tasted really good and satisfying after fasting. The service was also great despite how busy it was, and the staff handled the rush really well. Definitely recommend making a reservation the day of, especially during Ramadan, because it gets busy fast. Overall, a really solid spot for iftar with tasty food, good service, and a nice Ramadan atmosphere.

Wow! I KEPT forgetting to post about this place, but I went 3 times in their first opening week…read more The food is THAT good and I think it's a perfect addition to the neighborhood. Sometimes they give little lentil soup samples too. The owners are nice and welcoming. They cleaned it up nice from what it was before and lots of seating. They have some awesome lunch specials as well during the week that are great must have deals!

My wife and I have been enjoying Mediterranean type foods and decided to give this place a try. It…read moreis very bright inside and clean. It is big enough for groups. You order at the counter and sit anywhere you like. We ordered the Arabic style chicken and steak shawarma. The wrap is thin and crispy. The meat is tender and juicy. All the mixed pickled vegetables tasted the same. Their coleslaw did not taste like your typical coleslaw and I did not mind it. The garlic and tahini sauces paired well with both wraps. I also ate my fries with them. For my drink I got one that tasted like cherry and it was too sweet. I will be bringing friends and family over so we can try a variety of dishes. Pro tip- bring cash, otherwise the transaction fee is like 4% I believe.

3.5/5 The dolma was…read morevery pickley but the prices were very good as well as the sizes.

Pretty good mixed platter. Chicken was fresh, beef was beef tenderloin a step up, and the ground…read morebeef was a savory blend. The lentil soup wasn't too great, but nice place overall right by a Ukrainian grocery all in Ukranian language! Also a Khazastan place here lol. This is one of those RARE, yet what will become more and more usual small shopping strip malls of lots of diverse foreign people.

Restaurant and food were lovely…read more I came in for takeout. It was my first time having yemeni cuisine so I took my time reading the menu and the lady at the front was really welcoming and patient. The food felt and tasted fresh, beef and chicken were super tender and well cooked, portion was solid. Ambiance was nice, very cozy family restaurant vibes with booths on one side and tables on the other

Zahra's was a little confusing... we didn't know if we should seat ourselves or not. We were the…read moreonly customers so we asked and they said to sit anywhere. After we got menus, we waited a while and no one came, so we went up to the counter to order. The food itself was pretty good. One main dish is at least enough for two people, and each dish came with plenty of rice. There's a sauce in the side that had a good kick to it! I split the combination platter with my kiddo--it was enough for us with leftovers. The lamb chops were the best in my opinion. We went up to the counter to pay at the end. Overall, everything is fairly slow paced.

What an awesome 70th birthday party we had here. Angie and Uli were absolutely wonderful (it felt…read morelike we were family) in taking care of our party of 20. They were so attentive to our needs, helping with our decorations, bringing out the food and glasses, plating the baklava and much more. The food combos on big trays were delicious and presented beautifully! Our friends who never experienced this food are already planning their next dinner here! Thank you for such a wonderful party. Stephanie

Saw this gem last year got to try it today. The shawarma is the real deal -- meat that's actually…read morebeen turning on the spit, crispy edges, juicy inside, and well seasoned. Garlic sauce is very good. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the Mary and Marty are genuinely friendly. Place is small and unassuming from the outside, but that's usually how you know a spot is going to be good. Highly recommend the chicken shawarma platter and a side of hummus.