Dude I used to come here every single day when my mom was in the hospital! Bc there's smth abt this…read morefood that just makes you feel good. And their main guy CARLOS he's the best his service was amazing. He is always nice always asking abt your day. And is just the nicest man you'll ever meet. And the place like inside is friendly it's comfortable and idk man this is the best food you'll have I promise you. Make sure to ask for Carlos tho he's the best I personally suggest beef shish kabob. Never fails. Overall love it 10/10. Would highly recommend.

The ambiance is warm and inviting with traditional Middle Eastern décor. love the food an the staff…read moreis always so nice an welcoming 10/10 recommend

Another great visit to Noon O Kabab. Luckily, we ended up here after a bad experience at another…read morerestaurant down the street. We were pleasantly greeted when we walked in. And while walking to our table, an employee thanked us for coming. At 2:30 in the afternoon on a Sunday, the restaurant was busy with most of the tables full. Just like our previous visit, the food was delicious and fresh. You can tell they use high quality ingredients. Their hummus is one of the best. Everything was well cooked and seasoned. Given the sky high food costs, I find their prices very reasonable. You still get a basket of bread and a plate of pickled radish, onion, feta. The bread is really good! If you are looking for Persian food, check out Noon O Kabab!

Amazing experience, hospitality, and food! Ask for recommendations, the workers are super nice and…read morehelpful. Definitely coming back, 10/10 experience.

We had appointments for tattoos around the corner and some time to kill so we stopped in for a…read morequick late lunch. We ordered a couple apps and enjoyed them while waited for our mains. Everything we ordered was good... not great... not hot, but not cold. Just kind of meh. The room was loud even though there were only a couple people besides us there. Service was good.

Three of us went in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. They had football on the TVs and the front…read moredining area had quite a few occupied tables and it looked really cozy. We sat at a high top in the bar. Everyone enjoyed their lunch but nothing was GREAT. We intended to have dessert but the server didn't get back to us and we decided o just get going. Maybe next time.

Like eating grandmas . I come solely for chebureki and I am never disappointed. Go to the deli for…read moresweets and other treats on the way home. Daughter loves borscht. Kid friendly and not upscale just a good hearty meal

Tired of the same dull, old menu selections? I was. That's why when given the option to select…read morethe restaurant for my Birthday dinner I chose Ararat. Tucked unassumingly in a shopping mall in Mundelein, Ararat is a tiny hidden gem. With only about an 8 table dining room, it is a cozy, intimate venue, with a huge and amazing menu, featuring Armenian cuisine. A party of 4, we ordered drinks, 3 appetizers, and an entree for each of us. The portions were generous, delicious, and we probably over-ordered by at least one appetizer, but we wanted to sample and share as many dishes as possible. We began with glasses of tasty Armenian apricot wine. Our appetizers came out in sequence rather than all at once, starting with Italian Lady's Fingers. A mixed salad of cooked bell peppers, nuts, onion and prunes. Very good. Next we were served Khorovats, Armenian style grilled eggplant . Also an excellent dish. Last was beef and lamb dumplings, Khinkili. One of these large, juicy dumplings could have been almost half a meal by itself. I've tried khinkili in a number of restaurants, and these were the best I've eaten. Our entrees were Steak Kebab, Lamb Kebab, Lamb Rice Pilaf, and Frikasse, a chicken, mushroom, vegetable in sour cream sauce dish. All were very good, and were were saddened that we were all too full to try any of their baked goods desserts. The meal was excellent, the small dining room comfy and the service very good. One word of caution: If you plan to dine here you must be patient. Dishes were served as they were prepared, and apparantly little if anything is prepared in advance. The advantage is hot, fresh, and tasty dishes. The disadvantage is that there was a 10 minute delay between service of the 1st and 4th entree. We were in no hurry, so we did not mind. Also we were sharing our selection. For a casual, relaxed, delicious dining adventure I highly recommend Ararat.

We decided to come here as 2 of my sons wanted to try this place. We invited my in-laws and my…read morebrother-in-law and his family. Since there was a total of 11 and the seating is first come first serve, we decided to call to see if they had reservations. They did take our name and reserved a table. When we arrived we noticed a table was reserved and we were informed that it was our table. We sat and looked over the menus. When we were ready my 2 boys and I went up to place our order. My one son has major allergies so we spoke to the chef and he came back out to recommend the dishes he can have. It was great that he did so and gave us confidence that my son would be able to eat without worrying too much about the ingredients. I ordered the Shrimp Kalamakia with a side of the Greek Rice. My son with the allergies ordered the Pork Kalamakia with Greek Rice and no pita, my other son ordered the Traditional Pork Gyro with Greek Rice. The sides we ordered: Saganaki Fritters and Spanakopitakia. My son that ordered the Pork Kalamakia devoured it. He said it was tender and juicy and probably could have eaten 4 skewers. My Shrimp Kalamakia was nicely charred and seasoned, I squeezed some lemon and it provided a nice tang over the seasoning. The Lemon rice pilaf was soft and cook just right and was nicely balanced. I had one Saganaki Ball and it was delicious. My son had the Pork Gyros said it was really good and the Tzatziki sauce was creamy and rich with flavors. My in-laws bought the table desserts and I got the Baklava and my wife got Loukoumades (Greek Donuts with Nutella) and both did not disappoint. I really loved the citrus honey syrup in the Baklava. The Loukoumades had a crispy shell and nice a fluffy on the inside and the Nutella amount was perfect. This place is very good and well worth the price in my opinion. I loved the fact that they took the time to make sure my son with allergies was safe.

Very tasty Greek meats in an upscale fast-casual space. Came here for a weekend dinner for four,…read moreate very well for $85 including tip. Food was flavorful, portions were large, and service was good. I'd come back.

Armo Grill is near work and I finally checked it out with a group of colleagues. I got the lunch…read morespecial which was a good deal. My only minor complaint is that the meat to rice ratio was a bit low (of course I forgot to take a pic of my plate). Everything was tasty and the portions are big! Everyone enjoyed their meal. The restaurant itself is clean with plenty of seating. It seemed slow at first but they had a good flow of customers, which was a bit surprising given how cold and dreary it was that day. It had snowed a lot a few days before; the parking lot wasn't really cleared which made parking a bit confusing and scary. Everyone working there was kind and helpful. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

I am a HUGE fan of Armo Grill. If you want an amazing meal, with incredible flavor and generous…read moreportions, this is your place. You order at the counter and then they bring the food to you in a very timely manner. It's a nice, cozy space, easy to park and there are always customers eating there and not just doing take out. When you do their combo meals, you pick your protein, a side, which is mushroom or rice pilaf or kasha, a salad and an appetizer. Their hummus is excellent. You also get a flat, stretchy pita type bread with it. There is the option of falafel or red beans for vegetarians. They also have a great lunch special during the week for only $10, which is an amazing price for how much food you get. I have a cousin that lives out of state, but whenever he is in town, he wants to eat here! The staff is always very friendly, and you can tell that the quality of the food is important to them. Definitely stop in for lunch or dinner. It will become one of your favorite places!

So, my family and I decided to give a Ema another try despite my previous experience…read more.. My! My! My! What a change regarding customer service! This time around, we decided to head down there for dinner with our 7:15pm reservations. First off, it was super busy but we were promptly and warmly greeted by Ms. Ava who told us that they were clearing some tables for us. The interior decor remained absolutely stunning and I love the sounds of hustle and bustle alongside ambient lighting. When we got seated, our waiter, Taha, introduced himself and immediately put in my request for two Strawberry Rose Palomas, Lemonade, Moroccan Onion Dip in addition to the Hot Honey Holumi. Taha was kind and our drinks and small plates and hot mezze were delivered at the speed of light. I also want to note that we were constantly being checked up on, our empty drinks were filled up again, empty plates were taken away without us having to say anything. This alone deserved a gold star from me!! But I digress. The Strawberry Rose Palomas were strong but sweet at the same time. They weren't so watered down and were light and refreshing. My mom loved her lemonade although the caveat here would be to be a little lighter on the ice. Mmm.....the Moroccan Onion Dip was fantastic per usual. Tangy, succulent, all the same. The pita bread was so good as well. It was fresh and warm and we couldn't get enough. The Hot Honey Holumi was alright but I wasn't big of a fan. Besides the topping, it didn't really taste of anything and I think I could have done without it. When it came to the main meals, my dad and i ordered the grilled chicken kabob plate and my mom got the grilled branzino. When we received our food, my dad could not stop raving about how good the chicken kabob was. The rice was plentiful and the chicken was juicy, well portioned and big. Seeing as though I'm definitely a spicy girl, I ordered some extra harissa and it was delicious. Spicy and added a great kick to the chicken kabob plate. To continue on this savory journey, my mom absolutely loved her grilled branzino. It was so flaky and flavorful. It had been deboned and with the additional squeeze of lemon, it was absolutely delicious. It made my heart huge to see how satisfied my parents were with their meals. I, of course, loved my grilled chicken kabob. The chicken was cooked well with it being juicy, succulent and tender. It paired well with the rice which again was plentiful. The harissa was the perfect compliment. **Chef's Kiss** We finished the night off with the warm sticky date cake which was not too sweet but sweet enough. It was soft and gooey all at the same time. It paired nicely with the whipped cream on the side. I, as well as my parents, enjoyed it. With my overall experience this time around compared to my previous one was night and day. Honestly, the customer service this time around was light years different from my first experience which was not great and very unfortunate. Because of tonight, I could tell right away that this was an establishment who actually cared about the dining experience of its patrons. To me, a place could have the best food in the world but if the customer service lacks, your whole dining experience is lost. Although my initial experience here was not the best, this experience showed me that errors can be rectified and experiences can be turned around. Our overall experience tonight was great and I will definitely be back, bringing along others with me. The price here is pretty up there but like I always say; you get what you pay for and this experience is definitely A1 and well worth it. Shoutout to Jordan, Taha, Ava and the rest of the crew! Thanks for turning our dining experience around and we hope to see yaall again soon! Highly recommend coming here if you're into a modern, classy and high end dining experience with a fun little Mediterranean flair!

The ambiance was phenomenal. Love the clean, crisp, and sophisticated design. Felt very fresh and…read morelight! The service was great start to finish. The team is constantly circling the restaurant to make sure tables are cleared and food comes in a timely manner. We had people with allergies at the table and the team was accommodating and our food had the allergy labels in them. The team was very professional and kind! Food was so good! Everything over all was delivery but some highlights from the shared dinner were the eggplant spread, the brussel sprouts, and date cake. Warmed pitas were seasoned well and texture was fluffy but not too soft where it wasn't able to hold its shape. I could have the sweet potatoes latkes everyday! The lamb ragu hummus and short rib were good but we found the actual protein was a bit dry and flavor subdue compared to their accompaniments. The spicy brisket kabobs were good but we were stuff so we had to slow our roll. The Date cake was delicious! Perfect amount of sweetness for those both sweet lovers and non lovers! 10/10 recommend. We'll be back for brunch sometime!

Believe the reviews! LOVED this restaurant. We stopped by…read morefor a late lunch and each of us had a little something different and we enjoyed everything. The owner helped us choose since we had never been there before. She was so friendly and welcoming. I'd go back just to sit and talk to her, felt like family. Started with some Hummus, followed by a Beef & Chicken Shawerma Plate and a Lamb Shawerma Wrap and finished up with some Baklava. Large portions and very reasonably priced.

Amazing food and big portions too! My daughter had the…read morechicken shawerma, I had the gyro plate and they were both delicious! We also had chicken wild rice soup and chicken poblano soup and were very tasty. Marlene (owner) and Alicia the server provided the best service anyone would expect at a restaurant, and treated us like family. We will definitely be back next time we're in town!

A Thousand Tales is a great restaurant, and they also have a coffee and pastry shop in the same…read morebuilding. This time, we tried the coffee shop. The pastries are plentiful and beautiful. We had a very hard decisions to make deciding what to get. I don't know what it was called, but we got something that looked like a strawberry Napoleon. I couldn't have any because of an allergy, but my wife loved it. Their coffee bar is also impressive. My wife had a latte and I had a mint tea. They make an elaborate latte. I was a little disappointed that the tea, which was not inexpensive, was made with a tea bag and not tea leaves. But it was good, so no real problem there. There was a short line to order at the counter, but it moved quickly. The people behind the counter were pleasant and seem to enjoy talking with their customers. All in all, the Thousand Tales coffee shop rates up there with the best.

I came back from another state, and the first place I missed was Thousand Tales with their cozy and…read morestylish atmosphere. The pistachio crumble latte is still one of my favorites -- creamy, flavorful, and comforting. If you prefer stronger coffee, I'd definitely recommend adding an extra shot. The pogacha with beef and the burek were both delicious, rich, and full of flavor. I also tried the pistachio cheesecake, and it was absolutely delicious -- just as good as I remembered. I was a little disappointed with the Dubai chocolate cheesecake this time though. It didn't even look the same as before, and the pistachio paste tasted less natural than I remembered. The service was good, everyone was friendly, and I'll definitely come back again.

The food is amazing, the service and location is fantastic…read more I ordered the skirt steak, I advise to order something else. The serving of skirt steak for the price is not worth it. I will go back and order something different next time. I would have given 5 star rating the portion for the price kept the star rating down for me.

fun and excellent, kind of crowded in the winter everthing…read morewe ate was excellent new location in Highland Park