I'm from New York and Arab-American and this is some of the best middle eastern food I have ever…read morehad. Cute place, family run, simple but good lord--the food is truly superb. Worth driving to Youngstown just for this.

This place is great! We were greeted as we entered. The gentleman behind the counter offered us a…read moresample of falafel after we ordered. Delish. We ordered the warm dolmas and an entree for each of us. While we waited, we explored the attached market that was filled with authentic spices, ingredients, and homemade items. When our food arrived, the dolmas were perfect. Our entrees arrived shortly after. I got the gyro over rice. It came with a small salad and grilled/pickled veggies. We took a container of their homemade baklava to share with friends. We will absolutely be returning!

Omg everything was so fresh and delicious. This may have been one of the best locations I have ever…read morebeen to! Their dessert case here is also off the chain! A few vegan cheesecake options that looked delicious although I am not vegan. Very small dining area but intimate and clean. Added a lemon slice to the pomegranate green tea and it was elevated!

Everything we ate was delicious, fresh , and well prepared. The hummus is a must for an appetizer…read more The shawarma beef salad was very flavorful, especially with the house dressing. The lettuce was next level fresh and good quality. We drove 45 minutes to eat here and will do it again. The service was attentive and the food was served quickly. They have indoor and outdoor seating options. Indoor seating is a cozy open room concept.

Food and service was amazing during the lunch rush. It was well worth the wait. Plus, their to go…read moresection is worth a look, can't wait to try the jalapeño hummus!

The best gyros around!!!! Over stuffed , fresh and the tzatziki sauce is amazing. So goodread more

Awesome Mediterranean food!! My favorite place to shop for…read moreArabic food away from home.. authentic like back in Syria. Many food options and now a new restaurant! Just had the beef Shawrma! Yum!

I usually do few reviews, and only do reviews on a first visit if a.) someplace was really, really…read morebad. Or b.) if someplace was extraordinarily good. I'm glad to report that Jerusalem Food Imports (JFI) falls in the latter category. Hungry for Mediterranean food and having tried all the other local destinations, I gave JFI a try. Boy, am I glad I did. JFI is a specialty market with a kitchen on the left side with a full takeout menu. No space for seating, but I'm working from home, so I was just doing a buy and fly anyway. I was in a chicken shwarma mood, so I ordered one. If you can't tell by the picture, it is monstrous. It looked like they used about a pound of chicken when preparing it. Add in a side of fries (which I didn't know came with it and really didn't want) for $5.99, and you have enough for two meals unless you're extremely hungry. Ate half and saving the other for dinner. It's much tastier than comparable sandwiches (specifically Ghossain's), with the requisite picked veggies and tahini sauce. They also had a complete selection of meat pies, chicken pies and spinach pies. I picked up a spinach pie for $1.99 for later. I also picked up a pint sized tabbouleh for $5.99, where competitors charge $4.99 for 8 ounces. I did try some of it and it's very tasty and fresh. I look forward to trying some kibbeh and hummus next time. K'nafa practically next door is good too. But if you're looking for a lot of food at a tremendous value, give JFI a try. The gentlemen working there couldn't have been nicer, and even offered to include some water without asking. I hope to get the word out on this hidden gem. Give them a try if you like Mediterranean food.

Had a few things here before and always enjoy it. Staff is warm and greet you with soup. It's…read moredelicious. I got the kufta burger. Had to have it bubbles, and got hummus as my side. Presented nicely and delicious

Was a little hard to find from the road they don't have a sign on the building my husband happened…read moreto see the door and it had name on there was still very hard to see. The food was extremely good we got a lentil soup when we was seated and then told the three things to choose from she said she would be back to see what we had decided on we both chose the mixed grill there is a refrigerator which you choose what sink you want. The food was excellent and service was very good place is clean. I highly recommend coming here for a delicious meal

This review is specifically for their grape leaves. They're bad. The meat has minuscule amounts of…read moremeat. Haven't found a chickpea yet in the veggies. Leaves were tough and they didn't have flavor.

This place is a little Jen in Niles. Amazing fresh Mediterranean food that is made to order and…read moreincredibly flavorful, large portions, and affordable. I tried the gyro salad with chicken and the homemade tzatziki was 10/10. Also tried the gyro and it was on the most amazing homemade wrap and the lamb was really tasty. They have a variety of homemade hummus to purchase as well as baked pita (no gross seed oils which I really appreciate!!!) the cilantro avocado hummus is a must try. I'll be back!

We've ordered takeout from this little Syrian spot in Niles at least ten times now. And I don't say…read morethis lightly...there has never been an off day. Not once. The consistency alone is enough to keep us coming back, but the food itself? It's something special. Let me start with the hummus. I don't even know how to say this without sounding dramatic, but it's hands down the best hummus we've ever had. It's unbelievably smooth, rich, and somehow manages to go with everything. And yes...I'm going to say it...dip your fries in it. Trust me on that one. And order the large size hummus to take home with you. The rice deserves its own moment too. Perfectly cooked, just the right amount of richness. I'm not sure if it's butter or oil or some magic in between, but whatever they're doing, it works. It's the kind of rice you keep eating even when you're full. We usually go for the chicken over rice, which comes with peppers and onions, and it's always flavorful, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. This is not bland food. Everything has depth. We've also had the three-meat combo (lamb, chicken, and beef), and every single piece is tender and cooked just right. It all comes together with that incredible red sauce and the garlic sauce...which I always order extra because I refuse to run out halfway through the meal. Add in the pita for the hummus, and it's just one of those meals you look forward to the entire drive home. And speaking of the drive...we will happily go 35-40 minutes out of our way just to pick this up. That should tell you everything. On top of all that, it's a family-owned place, and you can feel it. Customer service is warm and thoughtful. You'll often see the husband and wife there, sometimes their kids, and I believe his mother is in the kitchen and honestly, it shows. There's something about the food that feels cared for, not just made. We've tried a few different things on the menu and everything has been great, but the dishes I mentioned are what keep calling us back. Highly, highly recommend!!

I walked in and sorry, but was not surprised to see a dirty place. The middle aged guy prob owner…read morewas sitting around in dirty flip-flops. I ordered out of embarrassment. Food was avg not fantastic and definitely not enough to bring me back for more, especially with the store conditions and some kids playing on the food counter. I just didn't get a good feeling.

The atmosphere is perfect. The wait staff are always on top of things. The food is amazing. I like…read moreto get the cauliflower app and mujadra, my husband loves the NUMBER SIX which has grape leaves, kibbee, tabbouleh and hummus. Everything comes with pita. YUM

Charged extra for feta that was never received, spinach pie looked nothing like the menu photo, it…read morelooked like a grilled chicken breast and had absolutely no filling. I then realized the menu was using AI generated photographs. The entire meal was greasy and overpriced, and the owner writes passive-aggressive condensing rebuttals to any review that has something negative to say. There are so many excellent places to get Middle Eastern food in Youngstown, this is not one of them.

Great authentic food. The owner is super kind ad well. Definitely check this place out!read more

What an amazing surprise. The food is absolutely delicious. We had the Cream Caramel it was like…read morea perfect Flan for dessert. Falaffel with a fabulous flavorful dipping sauce tahini. Hummos Falaffel wrap, filled with Sauceeino Rice which has a lovely flavor on its own... You can add different toppings it is huge and will feed 2 to 3 hungry people, This is a hidden gem. Our first time trying and I will surely come back. The drive thru is wonderful On a busy day, There is so much to try. Portions are very well sized. Enough to share for sure.

The best hummus, tabouli, kibbee & shankleesh! The food is fresh, authentically Lebanese &…read moredelicious!

Amazing... good food i like all the meatless options... its really good and quick i can take it…read morehome and have more later