I loved the 1/2 grilled chicken here! The portions are very generous and everything I tried was delicious. The grilled chicken was surprisingly very crispy, super flavorful, juicy, and excellent. The pickled cabbage and onions really complimented the entree. The Veggie Plate was also packed full of flavor and freshness. I really enjoyed the babaganoush, cucumber salad and hummus. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent and the ambiance is a bit eclectic. I could see the potential of updating the aesthetics a bit going a long way for this restaurant. I honestly don't care much about the ambiance, especially when their food is as amazing as it is here. I definitely recommend dining here. I want to try so many more things on their menu. I would drive any distance if I ever moved away from the north valley to get their chicken. Honestly I was in love with my first bite. Check them out, it exceeded my expectations quite a bit. 10/10 recommend. The only thing I regret is not coming here sooner. read more

Caroun Restaurant - 1/2 Grill Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The service was amazing, the food was out of this world. I'm Lebanese and this was by far the best kabab I've had in a restaurant in Phoenix. We had the kabab, the beef Tikka and the mix grill. So tender, the chard fat pieces in the Tikka were amazing. We also ordered their stuffed pickles .. yum yum. And you must try their fresh squeezed fruit drinks we had the mango. They actually read more

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It is always great to dine in a local, family owned restaurant serving authentic food made from scratch. The restaurant is big inside with lots of seating and a small stage. I got the falafel plate which was a lot of food but everything was yummy. They start with a rectangular plate before the main entree that has hummus, tabbouleh, eggplant salad, and cucumber salad. Then the main dish comes out in a large oval plate with falafel, garlic dip, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, red cabbage, and hummus. The server was friendly. It was a great experience and we will be returning! read more

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caroun I had the mixed grill. I figured why not. It was wonderful, I couldn't stop eating the rice. Once I got past that I had the beef, chicken and lamb kebabs. All the meat was marinated, spices, and great flavor. So here is what I know. All the little sides that it came with, popped with different flavors. My new friend, Sevak saw how much I was enjoying his food so he kept bringing me little samples of other delicious condiments. My lunch finished off with his homemade Carmendon tea served in a beautiful glass cup with a side of sugar. He steeped it to perfection. It was his gift to me. L, thank you. My mouth felt like it was a carousel with all the joy of taste from around the world. I am so happy that I found it by mistake but they have a new customer. I can't wait to bring my family and my friends there. I WOULD RECOMMEND. read more

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Got a huge family platter for Mother's Day. Literally every single meat was bone dry. I was offended. That's how dry. No excuse.

Absolutely amazing food!!!! Love the environment they keep everything very clean! Very nice napkins to use!! 1000\1000 !!! My friends and I enjoy this place... their food is the best!!! read more

Food is always great. Customer service is always friendly. Greeted with a smile every single time. Dinner time can be pretty busy so plan accordingly. But well worth the couple extra minutes. read more

The food is fantastic. My husband and I usually order hummus and share a platter. Serving sizes are large and the food is flavorful and delicious. The servers are very friendly and the atmosphere feels welcoming and warm. Highly recommend! read more

Yum!! Delicious homemade Iraqi food. 5 stars!! Went for lunch enjoyed the fresh options and friendly service. Recommend!

This some of the best food I've ever had, anywhere. Super fresh and super authentic.. absolutely incredible flavors. Best baba ghanoush hands down, best garlic sauce hands down. Huge portions and great service as well. So glad we moved in 5 minutes away! read more

Caroun Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Carouns is simply fantastic!! Inside is beautiful and elegant. The food is very fresh and delicious! The staff were friendly and inviting. Must try if haven't already you will be very glad read more

Tasty dishes, comfortable seating outside, fresh juices are delicious, service is good. Food arrived super quick after we've ordered. Highly recommended read more

It's slightly better than some of the other Middle Eastern type restaurants in the area. There is quite a bit of room for improvement however. It was not running as smoothly as most sit down restaurants, and kind of gimmicky with the robotic food delivery carts. In theory this should make the service more efficient, but it just led to us having to get up and serve ourselves on an occasion because no other service staff was available to serve us. The food seems high quality but could use more flavor. It appears they are a bit timid on things that require more salt, garlic and lemon. Being that I am Middle Eastern myself, I'd like to see a more bold approach to the seasoning. It appears they dumbed it down for the public. In addition to the service lapses, it just lacks ambiance due to the size of the room and the impersonal robots. The Arabic heritage here seems sanitized and we are known for our warmth and personality. I'd also like to ask in the future that they not allow Houka's to be smoked in the other side of the open space. If they want to operate as a Houka lounge, it should be walled off. The restaurant footprint is certainly large enough to make that adjustment. read more

I've been coming here for years and have taken my out of town guests here. I've dined in and also take out. The food is consistently AMAZING. My favorite it the kebob which is seasoned well and just char grilled to perfection. The chicken and beef shwarma are so flavorful with each bite. The eggplant side dish is to die for!! Literally feels like an experience with every bite. It's such a unique taste! The pickles are so good with the garlic kick to it. The hummus and babganoush are made with love. I can't say enough about this restaurant. Service is good and the restaurant experience is amazing. I feel it's a hidden gem in north Phoenix. This place needs to be the top 5 middle eastern in Arizona. read more

Oh my goodness. I had the Carouns mix Three mixed skewers of chicken tikka, beef tikka, and beef kebab. Served on a bed of parsley with a side of onions. Includes yellow rice, a warm pita, and an appetizer of choice. The wife had chicken shawarma. Chicken Shawarma Marinated slices of chicken seasoned with shawarma spices and cooked on our revolving pit. Served on a bed of parsley with a side of onions. Includes yellow rice, a warm pita, and an appetizer of choice. Comes with a side of our homemade garlic sauce. Delicious and the portions were huge. We definitely will return. read more

Blown away by the freshness. Ordered a veggie platter using Grubhub for a pickup. Food was extremely fresh and tasty. Portion size is big. Two people can share a single platter if you're a light eater. Well worth the price read more

We took some friends here that were in town and wanted Mediterranean food and let me tell you , it was the BEST food we have eaten in a long time! If you love good flavorful meats , and vegetables , kebabs , rice , etc. you will love it. The service was excellent and the Belly Dancer was gorgeous and amazing. Such an awesome place to go. We will definitely be back to visit this restaurant in the near future. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience !! read more

Great food portions service all awesome! Love Mediterranean food, authentic and diverse enough to satisfy veg and non veg diners alike!

Wonderful service, flavorful food, and overall pleasant experience. Our waitress was very attentive and kind. The food was delicious. Traditional decor. I will definitely go back again! read more

Caroun Restaurant - Entree - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

1st time here. It blew away my expectations. The food was great. Delicious is the right word. Portions were big and much appreciated. The service was great. The interior is totally cool, really interesting, and spacious. The 5 stars are the right rating. read more

Amazing place food is tasty and the ambiance is beautiful love it very clean place Dianna the waitress is very sweet she is amazing

Delicious, on point and authentic. Service is great the young ladies helping us were very nice and fast with all of our request. The food was plentiful and we demolished it. Highly recommend if your looking for an authentic Middle Eastern experience and the price was reasonable also. Total bill in my pictures in a video. You will be amazed, I was. read more

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The food was amazing! Service was great, waitress helped us pick out what we wanted and also advised us that we don't need all the appetizer plates since most of the entrees came with a side dish of our choice! The decor is nice and sets the mood. The belly dancer set the mood and gave it that middle eastern vibe! read more

Caroun Restaurant - beef kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food very nice vipe , the owner and his family are so eager to provide greater service . If you like to try true Iraqi food you must vist read more

The food is delicious! The server is courteous and friendly. The place is clean and the tables have real white tablecloth. read more

Great food and great service for a company lunch gathering. The two vegetarians in our group were happy. The chicken shawarma was really good as well. read more

Stopped in after a show in Phoenix, it was about 10 pm on Friday. We were greeted and sat right away. The restaurant is clean and has a nice open layout. lbrahim was our waiter and was very nice and attentive the entire time. Ordered a plethora of items off the menu and everything was delicious. All the beef and chicken we tried were so tender and flavorful. The chef/owner came and checked on us, which happily we paid him his due compliments and gratitude. The portions are large so I'd encourage sharing. We will be going back soon! read more

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The food was decent, for Phoenix standards; it was absolutely crazy, the time it took for the food to get ready. And, how the "owner" was reminiscent of the Soup Nazi character in Seinfeld. But it is authentic. Funny thing is, he was so nice to the two Persian looking customers in que before me. Ordered Beef Kefta Kebab, with two extra shish, came out to 26 and change, over priced for what you get. Strictly Pita Inn quality in Skokie, Illinois and can't hold a candle to Reza's on Clark Street. read more

Caroun Restaurant - Front - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow! Me being Armenian from California, I've yet to find ethnic food in Phoenix that compares to my dads grilling and moms cooking. And OMG this has been the CLOSEST to feeling at home . The meat is incredibly juicy and tender. The rice has a cool twist in it with carrots and peas.. but tastes amazing! The lamb meat is my favorite plate the portions come big enough To feed 2! Maybe even 3. It's insane ! They deliver it to you in a big foil container! Thank you read more

Caroun Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food is delicious. The service is excellent. I just love the atmosphere, the live band and dancing on the weekend. I love it. I recommend everyone go here that loves Mediterranean food. read more

Aya is our regular our server, her iced tea is out of this world, it is so refreshing! It is not like normal black iced tea, it has lemon & mint. Who knew it is so good! read more

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Outstanding food! We have ordered delivery many times and enjoyed it. Then we finally went into the restaurant and had the most wonderful time.. it's beautiful inside and the food and friendly service were fantastic! read more

Carouns Restaurant is Amazing Mediterranean cuisine that's open late! Not being from the area I once again went on an exploration of the best foods in the area. This place came up! Food was great, owner was a very nice lady who was extremely hospitable. I will definitely be back. read more

Caroun Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you're on the fence about this place, don't be. Better than any other Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean food I've had!! The restaurant decor is very reminiscent of their home country which makes it feel like you're in the Middle East while you're enjoying your meal! Not sure what the appetizer was called because I told the waitress to surprise me, but this food was insanely delicious. The lamb, chicken, and beef were perfectly cooked and seasoned wonderfully. I am not sure how to describe the flavors, so you're just going to have to just try it for yourself and take my word for it that it's good. It's a little pricy but they give you a shit ton of food so it's worth it as long as you take the rest to-go. Definitely recommend this dish I got called the Caroun Mix. I will be going back! read more

Caroun Restaurant - Caroun Mix - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Amazing food and service is slow and long but food is good every time we go there we have a long wait but its worth it

Great food and excellent service. Surprised by the belly dance on late Sunday. The food is awesome and delicious.

5 stars is the least to rate. Great quality food. Great and friendly service. I had to come back in two days because I didn't had enough. Best Iraqi food in AZ hands down read more

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I had the veggie platter as I'm not eating meat for the next month. I'm excited to come back and try the Kefta and half chicken. For the veggie platter: We didn't care for the baba ganoush, it tasted like it went bad but it could just be the way egg plant tastes. The hummus was a bit bland but a few shakes of the salt shaker made it right. The tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, and cabbage was amazing. Would come back here and recommend to others read more

Better than Persian Room and the food tastes much better. I'd go here 10/10 times. The environment is very good and hospitality is great.

Dang....that was good. Finally got to Caroun Restaurant in North Phoenix. Now one of my favorites. First one in at 11:30. They served a tasty lentil soup before taking my order. Server asked if I liked beef or lamb. Said lamb and he recommended the lamb kebab or kafta. This huge platter of food arrived with three long pieces of grilled ground lamb kafta. The meat was very tender. It was served with hummus, touboli, a pepper and cauliflower veggie mix, roasted tomato and onions. A large flat bread called Khubz was also provided. More than one meal, it was very good and prices were reasonable. Lots of locals and a nearby market. read more

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