I'm Palestinian and live in SF and am super picky with food. I loved this place. The falafel is fresh. The hummus is comforting. The hot sauce is amazing. And the iced tea is brilliant. The spanakopita also was five star. The only thing I didn't love was the feta dip- too sweet for me. Go eat here! Sahtein! read more

Casablanca - Outdoor patio - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This was my first time at this restaurant after hearing good reviews. I normally go to another Greek restaurant in town, but it was closed so decided to try this. I ordered a Greek salad and added beef & lamb. Who can mess up a Greek salad right? Apparently they can. The salad was disgusting; I could barely swallow the first bite. It's like they just threw everything together with no thought. They added a ton of dressing in the salad (I'm not sure what type of dressing it was but it wasn't the typical vinaigrette) but then also gave you additional dressing on the side. A very mushy experience. The added meat didn't help the salad either; it just made it taste worse. This salad cost $16, which is very expensive for the poor quality I received. I would not go back. read more

Casablanca - Greek Salad add beef & lamb - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This is literally some of the tastiest food I've had in Memphis, and the ambiance is amazing! I got the Chicken Shawarma with hummus. I didn't want to eat the pita slices because I'm trying to lower my carb intake and they were kind enough to bring me cucumber slices. The vegetables were extremely fresh. The meal was absolutely divine! The layout and interior design make you feel like you've been transported all the way to Morocco. I love restaurants that make you feel like you're on vacation. They also have an incredible deck that has ample seating. Our meal was about $15 per person. The only challenge can be parking. I suggest you park on Madison Avenue. I have BIG plans to return on a regular basis and make my way through the menu. read more

Casablanca - Chicken Shawarma platter - came with another meat mixed in. Ate some before realizing and they gave me more chicken. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Excellent! We had a Sunday lunch here around 1pm. The service is super friendly and the food is wonderful. We had the Hummus & Falafel, Jerusalem Salad, Mixed Shawarma, Moussaka, and the famous Tea. 2 of us couldn't finish it all. We loved each part, the falafel especially and the shawarma too. read more

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It's ok........ Nothing special....... I like vegetable which were side dishes！！Sweet potetos were tasty！！！！ read more

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Go eat here!! Seriously! This place was amazing and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The tea was the best iced tea I've had in my entire life, no joke! The hummus, the baba ghanoush, the falafel, grape leaves, pita, all were SO GOOD!! Every single thing I got was amazing! I got the Sultan Mezza Combo and its soooo much food and amazing, I also got a Turkish coffee and it was sooo good the best coffee I've ever had in Memphis. And I got two falafel "Big Mac" of the Middle East sandwiches and they were just amazing. I can't wait to go back! :D read more

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I had a very pleasant dinner here last evening. We sampled two advertisers: the "Kibbeh" and "Simple Favorite". The former was quite tasty, however given you only receive 3 for $7 (at time of writing) I can't say it was a high value pursuit. The latter on the other hand was fantastic, as they provided some very tasty pita bread as well as a masterfully flavorful spicy feta dip. Well worth trying out this one. I had eyed the "Shawarma Platter" ever since first looking the place up, so I already knew I was going to get this. Thankfully, it ended up being a great decision. The quality of the beef and lamb on my plate was astounding, and whatever marinade they had used to enrich the taste of the dish was truly what made it pop. The rice itself was good, as were the vegetables, though I did have a bit of a complaint that neither weren't very warm. Fortunately, the meat was, so I didn't bother sending it back. All things considered, it ended up being a very filling and enjoyable meal, which is particularly nice given it was one of the lower priced items on the list of entrees. I should also take the time to mention their hot tea, which is something they advertise as the "Best in Memphis". They may very well be correct. It is an unbelievably flavorful concoction rich in ginger, sage, and honey. I would be surprised if I hadn't drank a full pot of it by the end of dinner. Even if you're one who might prefer an iced tea (trust me, I understand that) you wont find yourself disappointed giving their hot brew a try. The service was quite great, I would say, though there weren't very many people there to begin with. The decor and atmosphere is pleasant, quite themed to the Middle East. Many ethnic establishments tend to go for more of a sterile decor, but I'm glad that wasn't the case here. There was also plenty use of candles, which further helped improve the very "warm" lighting utilized by the restaurant. If you're in the market for a comfortable Mediterranean dining experience, it is well worth your time and money to give this place a shot. Certainly one of the better locations to eat in the Midtown area. read more

If you look up Casablanca on Yelp, most reviews say that they have some of the best customer service in Memphis. With lofty claims like that, I definitely had to check them out for myself. Casablanca is located in the heart of Midtown on Madison Street. If you are new to Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean foods, they are a great starting point. [ 688 more words ] http://miraclesmeals.com/casablanca/ read more

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Located on Madison in Midtown Memphis for travelers I love the warmth of this place! And the best is the yummy food Chicken Shawarma - it's so so FULL of flavor!! Basmati rice - throughly cooked / steamed moist and light ( how do they get it like that ) Sweet potatoes - yummy and incredibly soft to a texture that I like for potatoes White potatoes - *same here* yummy and incredibly soft to a texture that I like for potatoes I'd be happy ordering the same dish every time I visit this restaurant- it's that good to me So you heard it from me: I'd recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to try Moroccan/ Middle Eastern food read more

Try the tea. Such a unique flavor of mint and sage and other spices I couldn't identify. BUT oh so good

Stumbled upon this little gem one night while in Midtown. The restaurant looks like a cozy house with a large porch that wraps around one side. The staff were warm and welcoming ad soon as we entered. The ambiance was cozy and quiet. We chose to sit outside as the weather was absolutely perfect. We ordered the Falafel and hummus, chips with house sauce, and the chicken shawarma. The food was brought out almost immediately which was a pleasant surprise. Every single item was truly delicious. The falafel, dipped in the smooth hummus was my favorite part of the meal. The house chips were the perfect consistency (crunchy with just a slight but of softness) and paired with their house sauce....wow! They also brought out extra sauces in the event it needed to be sweeter or spicier. This was my first time having chicken shawarma and I was not let down. The meat was so tender and piled into a delcious pita shell. I topped it with some of the extra sauces and was set. We left completely stuffed and will most definitely be returning! read more

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I literally lived within walking distance of this place for years before I ever tried it out. Wow, I was really missing out. This is a good place to go if you like Mediterranean food, or if you are vegan or vegetarian. Although, I do eat meat, they have ample options for those who do not. One of my favorite dishes is the Falafel Big Mac, which is just Falafels and veggies served in a pita. These are the best Falafels I've ever had. It comes with a sauce served on the side...ask for extra if you order this to go. I've tried some of the meat dishes, but I pretty much go here for the falafels, and also the TEA. They have the BEST iced tea in town. It's a very unique flavor that you probably won't find anywhere else locally. Sometimes, I even would stop by just to get a TEA to go. read more

Excellent! High quality middle eastern eats. I had the falafal "Big Mac" sandwich - it was fresh and tasty. The hummus was home made, great stuff. The Moroccan soup was the highlight - just unique and flavorful. I would go back here in a heartbeat. Thumbs up! read more

Eew. Dirty. Waitress was wearing a Burger King T-shirt! Some people seem to like this kind of midtown funkyness. Not I. The food is good, but... read more

Kibbeh, lamb kabobs, falafel, hummus, schwarma , all of your favorites done well... very well! The service is attentive, the middle eastern teas and coffee are spot on. Truly the better of the places you're gonna find in town for mediterranean fare. A bit pricy, and no alcohol served here - don't try to bring your own wine or anything like that but they do take out. If bringing in a curious crowd then try the sultans mezzo appetizer will give you a chance to taste a bit of everything appetizers tapas style. Try it, you'll be back read more

I dream about the crispy, fluffy falafels from Casablanca. I also dream about the chocolate mousse and the team(hot in the winter, and iced in the hotter months). This is my favorite place for all seasons. I highly recommend the "Big Mac" which is a falafel sandwich. Use the sauce bottles generously. The yellow bottle is spicy, so be mindful of that one. Get the big Mac with fries. The olive oil, tea leaves, honey can be purchased. Hopefully he bottles the sauce and I can purchase that too. The owner is wonderful! He holds his employees to a high caliber and too service. He even offered us a ride because Casablanca was the first place we wanted to eat at before even checking in to our AirBNB. read more

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Came in today to grab lunch after the zoo and we had planned to dine in, but we literally had to pack up our food and leave because there were so many gnats flying around. I swear the moment our food came we were completely surrounded by bugs which really makes me wonder what state the kitchen is in. I will not be coming back to this location. read more

Let the Memphis food adventures continue! Casablanca is a local favorite so my friends and I decided to come for a Friday night dinner. There were 5 of us and we arrived hungry so we immediately ordered the Sultan Mezza Combo. We thought it'd be a little sampler, but it was MASSIVE! Like full on medium size plates of delicious hummus, babaganoush, fattoush, grape leaves, and falafel on fried pita. Oh, and there was regular pita on the side too. Everything was tasty and just what we needed! But we were all kind of full before we even got to our entrees. I had ordered the Shawarma Salad with Beef and Lamb because I'd been deprived of unfried vegetables on my trip. Unfortunately, I wasn't expecting the mountains of creamy dressing all over the salad, and it wasn't my thing. Everything else in the salad was fine, but I couldn't really tell because of the dressing. I ended up eating more of the lighter fattoush salad that came with our appetizer. Definitely get the Sultan Mezza Combo! And next time, I'll be sure to ask for dressing on the side. read more

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Let me start by saying, I love Casablanca's food. It is consistently wonderful. Every time I've ever been there over the years, the service is always a little slow but it is well worth a little wait for the unique, delicious offerings they serve. However, last night we came in at 7:20pm. We were immediately asked by the young woman at the counter how many were in our party (3) and we requested to sit on the patio. She told me they didn't have any tables outside unless we wanted to wait for her to clear a table. We were fine to wait. The manager or maybe owner was leaving as we were waiting and he checked to see if we were being helped. What a shame it was he left because that was the last time we were tended to. Shortly after, the waitress gestured at the cleaned table outside and we happily sat down. We waited for 20 minutes and I began to look around to try to figure out who our server was. Another 10 minutes pass, and 2 other tables on the patio had someone in their party walk in to get their checks. The young lady who seated us came with their checks but very obviously avoided making eye contact with any other tables. After over 30 minutes with no one talking to us, we got up and went to another restaurant. I guess the moral is, the restaurant should probably always have a manager on site because without oversight, the wait staff seemed not to care about patrons at all. I'll be back to order my beloved hummus with schwarma but maybe for takeout.. read more

The food is really good. The service was ok. There were like 2 people working so I guess they got to us as quick as they could but kind of forgot about our table realistically. Hopefully it'll be a better experience next time we go. read more

This place has been a favorite of mine for years, but lately their standards have really dropped. Have they changed owners? The meat quality has taken a dive. And their preparation of said meat is sad. Over-cooked and tough! I ordered grilled salmon and it was bone dry and inedible. I tried ordering grape leaves- they stuffed vegetables on top of the grape leaves, smooshing them and causing them to spill their contents. What has happened? read more

Amazing tea served hot or cold , not pictured. I went here with a large group and got to see many dishes they all made me want to reconsider my order lol, I had the super sandwich which a swarma with beef lamb and chicken it was really good , and big ! There are options for veggie lovers as well, the decor and mood is unique to the culture and a nice break in routine. If you go here once you will become a regular read more

Casablanca - Super Sandwich with fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

First, I would like to say that I love Eastern/Mediterranean food. I have eaten at these type of restaurants all across the U.S., and even had good food while in Saudi Arabia. So, today I decided to patronize Casablanca on Madison, ordering the chicken shauwrma, vegetarian platter, and baklava. Let me say this to give insight on my perspective: I am a transient here in Memphis, having been here about three months. So, I don't know where to get authentic Asian, Indian, or Eastern cuisines. But, I was told that midtown was the place to go, so I decided to tickle my taste buds with Eastern/ Mediterranean (Casablanca). Without exaggeration, I have to say that the food is very average! It's for people that want a change of pace from eating at the same ole restaurants. The establishment is clean, the employees seem amicable enough, and the service is great! So, there is nothing really negative to say there.... But, I would like to give potential patrons a birds eye view of what to expect. Otherwise, you will be utterly disappointed with paying such hefty prices for mediocre/average food, monetarily and with your time. Really, It was a total let down for me. I expected something unforgettable based on their presentation, the friendliness of their staff, and their exorbitant menu prices. Go and try it for yourself, but don't say you were not given a heads up. With all the positive reviews, I imagine the people that left them have never eaten authentic Eastern/Mediterranean. If they had, no review would be greater than a 3, and that is being generous. By the way, the pita bread tastes like it's fresh out of Kroger rather than freshly cooked in a clay oven. read more

Casablanca - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Update Jan 13th. I didn't get the Moroccan tea on my last visit. Boy oh boy I didn't know what I was missing, this tea was simply delicious. Once again I had the mixed platter and it was still worth the visit. On my next visit I will branch out and try something else and I'm sure I will not be disappointed. read more

Food was very much delightful and the atmosphere was pleasant. Staff was amazing and I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. Great lunch spot as well read more

So good! Some of the best food in Memphis. Reasonable price for great food! Falafel is my favorite or any of their chicken! Definitely the best tea in Memphis! read more

I nearly chose a different restaurant for my birthday dinner after learning that Casablanca did not serve alcohol, but man I am glad I didn't! The food here is soooo tasty and unique. And they easily have the best tea in Memphis! We had an appetizer of the falafel hummus platter, which was the perfect start to our meal. The falafel is perfectly crisp and flavorful. They serve pita bread with the dish as well, to dip in the hummus. For dinner, I had the Shararma platter with lamb, which came with rice, roasted carrots, and roasted potatoes. The meat was very tender and flavorful. My boyfriend had mixed Kababs, and tried both the chicken and lamb. Both our meals were delicious, and we were given enough food for 4 meals easily. You get so much food here! I can't wait to come for lunch sometime to try one of their sandwiches! read more

Casablanca - Chicken & Lamb Kababs with rice and veggies - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This place is amazing! I love their pita bread. They have the best baklava!! Great service!

This new location is incredible! Beautiful authentic decor and of course delicious food. It's pretty impressive that a local business can maintain the same level of high quality food and great service at 3 locations! You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. The falafel hummus platter is great to share. The hummus is perfectly smooth and tangy and the falafels are tiny bites of fried goodness. I usually alternate between the chicken shawerma or beef kifta kabab sandwich. My husband sticks with his favorite dish here, the mixed shawerma platter which comes piled high with beef and lamb shawarma along with buttery rice with carrots and potatoes. Yum!!! Don't forget the tea (hot or cold), aptly named "the best tea in Memphis." This tea honestly solves most of life's problems. Best Middle Eastern food in Memphis, no contest. read more

Casablanca - Beef kifta sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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We stopped in for a valentines day dinner. The options were fair, tasty. Vegetarian options were good. The couscous and hummus platter were flavorful. The tea...oh my...the tea..is worth a trip here. Best tea in Memphis..at least as much as I've tasted. No alcohol options, but a fine choice for something a little different read more

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Local friends took us here during a trip to Memphis; it is one of their favorite restaurants and I can see why. This was actually their first time to this location. We originally came Friday night and it seemed disorganized. Came back Saturday evening with reservations and it was empty. They do not serve alcohol as a FYI. I grew up around a large populations of Greeks so I am pretty familiar with homemade Mediterranean food. Ordered the spinakopota for sharing which was good. Had a tabbouleh salad and the Big Mac falafel sandwich. Both were extremely delicious!! My friends raved about the falafel hummus platter and their shawarma sandwiches. read more

Really enjoyed our dinner at Casablanca! The only thing missing was some music for ambiance. Food wise we loved the baba ghanoush and the couscous platter with chicken. Portions are very generous and service was quick. Will definitely be back! read more

Salam alakum ;) every time I come here I'm always greeted like I am a friend and a family member. I personally know the owner and his brother they are very nice and I have always treated me good. The food here is always very good and you never have to wait very long read more

Gertrude and I ate at Casablanca this evening. We had lentil soup (thick, spicy, very nice) -- and -- cous-cous -- Flat-out, out-of-this-world -- awful. I lived in France for several years in the early 60s, Cous-cous entered French cuisine when French colonists (pieds-noirs) returned from newly independent Algeria while I was there -- the early '60s. Even in the small mining town where my Dad managed the tire factory, just about every restaurant had cous-cous at least once a week, if not every day. It was analogous to a nice Mexican dish here in America. My entire family loved cous-cous. I ate it probably 20-30 times over two years. My late Dad was a gourmet chef as a hobby and made cous-cous dozens of times more for Sunday lunch over the next 30-odd years. We ordered cous-cous tonight -- my idea, I confess. I expected a treat. Well, it contained a few bites of sweet potato, maybe a garbanzo bean or two, NO sauce whatever (green hot sauce and some kind of mayonnaise were placed on the table -- neither remotely appropriate) -- a bed of faw-faw (sp?) -- the grain base -- and -- chunks of gristle ("lamb") that I mostly wrapped in a paper napkin and took home to my dogs. Dry like cardboard. I kept waiting for some flavor, some hint of recognition, of "ah-ha!". But -- nada. As my son would say, "orc food". Just grain and gristle and no flavor to speak of. I know cous-cous VERY well, and this stuff was unrecognizable except for the faw-faw. The cous-cous dish they served us was grim stuff -- one of the worst dining experiences of my life. I don't write many Yelp reviews, but this cannot go unwritten or unsaid. It was astonishingly bad. This restaurant is owned and operated, apparently, by folks from North Africa -- Algeria/Morocco/thereabouts, so they HAVE to KNOW better. I can't believe they DON'T KNOW better. Additionally -- amusingly -- they have on the menu what they call "Poisson fish". OK, well, yes -- "poisson" IS French -- for -- yep -- "fish". So I suppose the dish is fish-fish. At least it isn't "poison-fish" or "plastic-fish". But I would have to taste it to tell you that with real confidence. Oh, and we waited -- and waited -- and waited -- for the check. It finally arrived when we got up to go to the cash register. And no, the place wasn't terribly busy, not for a Saturday evening. Your mileage may vary, but my mileage will NEVER include a return to Casablanca in Midtown Memphis on Madison. read more

Had my first visit last night with my foodie partner in crime. It was awesome -- no wait (Tuesday around 6:30 pm) and plenty of seats but plenty of people there enjoying their food. The parking situation wasn't bad at all as I cut over from Union and could take a right onto the actual street. There are SO many things to choose from. My friend got the chicken couscous plate, I got the mix kebab (one chicken, one lamb) that was simply dressed and included onion, and grape leaves. I also got the hot tea, which is perfect and (I'm assuming -- I was only charged for the first order) free refills! The sauce they top the kebab with is also provided in a bottle, along with a sort of spicy tzatziki style cream sauce. I could probably drown myself in lamb kebab with the sauce and the grape leaves, and die a very very happy lady. One note on the grape leaves -- these are awesome, made fresh and served hot. They are not the super compact and cold little ones you'll get in a grocery store ready-made section or at the deli. If you're not acclimated to the texture, it may be a little iffy for you. Last but not least, the entire staff was awesome! We were waited on by two gentlemen, and they all seemed to be aware of each others' parties and made sure to refill tea, water, etc. very promptly. I'm looking forward to returning to enjoy the beautiful décor, try another dish and their Turkish coffee!! read more

Casablanca - Mix Kebab: one chicken, one lamb. Very good, but lamb was the star of the show. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I never been here before very up scale an romantic especially when you go in the evening and sit outside it's very nice

First time at this restaurant, and only positive things to say about it! We had the holy land shish kebab (chicken), vegetarian couscous, and hummus appetizer. They were all exceptionally delicious! The chicken was juicy and tender - cooked to perfection. The hummus was the perfect taste and texture. The spicy sauce and thousand-island-like sauce that was brought out with the table was really good. Last but not least, the "Best Tea in Memphis" really was the best tea in Memphis - perhaps even the best tea I've had anywhere. The tea is bottomless. A+ food and customer service for Casablanca! read more

I came here with some friends a month and a half ago for a special occasion. The service was exceptional, and even more so because of the friendliness and perfect hospitality of the owner, Amir. He visited every table and from what we overheard, made every single guest feel welcome. He visited our table multiple times, chatting warmly each time with all of us, and as a special gesture to my friend, who had just finished a major accomplishment in her career, he gave us several appetizers and dessert on the house. Let me tell you, between the six of us we tried several dishes, and every single one was delectable. Even without the hospitality and good service, the food would have earned this place a five star rating. Combined with the beautiful, warm atmosphere and lovely treatment, or dining experience here was unforgettable. Thank you Amir and Casablanca staff for such a lovely experience! read more

So we went to casablanca last night. The food was delicious. We had hummus and mortocan soup and the hummus was not gritty at all. It was so good. For the entree me and my husband had the chicken kabob and he had the Shawerma beef and chicken. The good was so good. The rice was very flavorful. The one thing is that we had to wait to be seated about a minute, however the host was in the back packing a to go order. There was no music BUT since this is a middle eastern Restraunt it may be how they do things. It was nice because what would normally be a 30 to 45 min dinner turned into 2 hours! It was nice to sit and talk and not have so much noise going on around you. I would definitely eat here again. Super delicious and intimate. read more

This place hv pretty fancy interior design, like inside some castle :) U can sit indoor or outdoor. The service is GREAT and fast too. Parking is packed so quickly, hv to park on the street:) read more

Casablanca - Beef lamb sandwiches - Middle Eastern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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