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    Casablanca Express

    4.1 (59 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    Falafel Sandwich with Mango Lassi Yogurt Drink
    Diana C.

    Very solid falafel sandwich. Ingredients seemed quite fresh and the sauce was tasty. The server was friendly and helpful with our questions. It's a small place with bright colors and little tables to eat at. Very much fast casual for a quiet lunch or late night snack.

    Bakkoola
    Richard U.

    For a place that seems like it should just be a run of the mill shawarma place that drunken revelers in the Pike and Pine section of Cap Hill go to sober up when the bars close, the food at Casablanca Express is shockingly good! Specializing in Moroccan dishes, they do have your other staple, Mediterranean/middle eastern staples (hummus, shawarma, Falafel etc). My usual go-to items: Bakkoula: I love this realtively healthy side dish of steamed spinach with lemon and spices. Nice sour contrast to all the heavier main meal options. Lamb broth: holy crap this is good! Lots of cinnamon and other savory warm spices and chickpeas. It's a smallish serving, but it Comes with a bit of pita bread. It's so good when it is cold outside! Lamb shank: fall off the bone tender! Also comes with Lamb broth on the side with some hummus and small side salad. For $18 it's actually quite a lot of food. Harissa chicken: 1/4 bone in chicken covered in harissa spices. Perfectly cooked, succulent. It looks like it might be very spicy, but it it's not. lots of great flavor! Given its location, it really gives off a more fast food vibe so it's not a sit down experience. most of the traffic in and out of there is to go orders. When you are there later at night, expect it to be packed with the bar/club crowds, so I tend to go before the night time rush when it is virtually empty. I also appreciate their spotless bathroom, which you can only access if the shopkeeper buzzes you in. Quick, convenient, and delicious place to hit when you are in the Pike and Pine corridor.

    Gyro plate
    Jeremiah M.

    I had a lot of food cravings during the night and decided to walk around Capitol Hill before I landed on Casablanca Express. It has been a while since I had eaten Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern food, so the thought of being able to eat it again had me excited. This place is considered "Fast-Casual", ordering and picking up your food at the counter. The inside is a little outdated, but you're not here for a special dine-in experience after all. I ordered their Gyro Plate that comes with the typical gyro meat, basmati rice, a small salad, and a side of hummus and pita bread. The presentation of this dish I found interesting. Most of the food was on top of a paper plate, but then it was also on top of a nice slab of wood that kind of gave it an extra charm. When it came to eating the gyro plate however, it was kind of lack-luster in a lot of ways. The meat was okay but it tasted like it had been sitting out and reheated. I also didn't think there was enough sauce spread out on the food compared to other places that are more generous. Bread and hummus was fine and the salad was okay too. I didn't bother finishing the rice though, it was very bland. If you're just trying to find a place open late at night, this isn't a bad option. However, if you are trying to find some good Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern food, then there are surely a lot of better options in the city.

    Lamb Shank Roast Plate
    Tim W.

    Both the lamb plate and chapchouka were bland. However the hummus was soo delicious. I had to add salt and pepper to the lamb plate. Had I known it was gonna be this bland, I wouldn't have driven to get food there. I would just order a hummus dish next time. Prolly the best hummus I've had.

    Casablanca fries
    Fay Y.

    I tried the garlic fries with my friends after a night out clubbing nearby, and they were absolutely amazing! These fries are a must-try--packed with bold garlic flavor and incredibly satisfying. They're a great deal, too! Perfect late-night comfort food.

    Wasn't a fan of the chicken Gyro. Very strong seasoning overpowers the entire thing!
    Sidéwon Andre N.

    I arrived in Seattle late and was starving. This place had 4 stars and was offering Gyros and Fries so I assumed you can't go wrong with that! To my knowledge you CAN mess up a Gyro. Not sure what seasoning or herb they had in the chicken Gyro but it was so potent and strong it overpowered the taste of the Gyro. I didn't even finish half of it. The loaded fries were tasty as I finished those completely since the Gyro was no good. If you see this place on Door Dash or Uber Eats, try them out for yourself but be cautious of the Gyros. I've never had a bad Gyro until I had this one!

    Richard P.

    First visit, quite impressed! This might just be currently the best late night into early morning hr's more casual style, non fast food, real deal offering in the entire Seattle area! Tried two platters: Charmoula chicken plate and the Lam shank roast both where delicious. Customer service was friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend and looking forward to next time. New favorite late night into early morning eatery! -St.Rick "Line out the door" and "Car trunk take out" Hobby Pro PS. Bonus: 38 Reviews is nothing for such a real deal, superstars of Seattle late night place, lets all get Casablanca Express some more honest and fair reviews!

    Chicken shawarma plate
    Julian G.

    Best spot for Mediterranean/Middle Eastern style food in Cap Hill. Everything is freshly made, folks are super friendly for service. And the food is DELICIOUS! So much flavor, fairly priced for Cap Hill. Support a small business and eat here. By FAR, way better than other local spots with similar style food in the area (I won't name names).

    Lamb Shank Roast Plate
    Sherlyn M.

    Ordered the lamb shank. The bone in lamb is huge! The rice is flavorful. The salad is fresh and creamy with the cheese and the side - I chose the spinach and it was nice and lemony! Tl;Dr get the lamb shank roast plate. That's it. You are welcome!

    Lamb Shank Roast Plate
    Nainy R.

    Hands down, this is the best Moroccon/Mediterranean food I had in seattle. If you are looking for a juicy, worth the price meal, this is the place to go. I got Lamb shank roast and my friend got Chicken kebab plate. Both were really amazing. Even the salad and hummus was out of the world. The presentation was nice too. Though the staff was not good at english, he got our order right. The ambience for sure is not that fancy, but you will forget about it with the food that you will get here. must try: Lamb shank roast (You wont regret) :)

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    Perfect late night snack while we sleep on the floor after an amazing rock gig. Thank you, Seattle

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    The lamb shank plate (with garlic sauce on the side) is just incredible, enough said. Great staff and service too.

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    Got food from there last night. It's very good food and staff was very friendly! Highly recommend getting the Lamb Plate!

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    Quick, convenient, always serves fresh food. Love this spot for both lunch, dinner, or a late night.

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    After having an ok dinner at a Moroccan restaurant we were looking forward having real mint tea…read morewith real mint and sugary flavor plus a hookah. My colleaguefriend found this place on Yelp and we Uber there. The area seemed sketchy and probably we would not want to walk around that area alone. The onwer told us he could not give us ticket for the transation due to someone had robbed the establishment recently and took the machine. The decor is very cute, love the lamps and the music is super happy and you feel like dancing there. However, the place is huge and we were only my friend and I, 2 other girls in a corner and a party of 3 at the other extreme of the lounge. Very desolated and I was wondering why there were not many people. Since I am not a hookah smoker was wondering if it is because of the quality of it or just because the area or just simply people don't go out Friday night. My friend ordered a frutal flavored hookah and explained the whole process to me and why now is fashionable to add something to make if cold. We ordered a tea pot to share and that was really nice. The owner was pleasant and attentive to our request to put Egyptian videos. We had a good night there.

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