This place deserves the 5 star review! For the love of us,…read morethis place has been here since 2019 and we just decided to try it. Food did not disappoint! I had the Mandi lamb and my husband had the lamb sheesh platter. Staff is very friendly and gave us suggestions on what their favorite item is. Definitely will be back to try their other menu items.

We had a taste for Mediterranean food on our way to volunteer at our church and we passed by this…read moreplace. Thanks to yelp. When we entered the restaurant, if you feel like you're transported into another country, even the background music compliments what you're about to experience It's a dicey kinda place nothing fancy. First you would have to take a look at the menu and place your order at the front. They do not have waiters staff to your table. There are two rooms one that you can sit with the front table to order and another room is full of tables that can also accommodate large parties. The guy was pretty good remembering who ordered what while people were coming in and out, placing orders and sitting down and enjoying their food. To my surprise, the service was quick and friendly we ordered the six piece falafel appetizer which was crispy and hot and the tahini was nice and creamy Hubby enjoyed his grape flavored crush. Haven't had that in a while. When we got our meal hubby ordered the beef and chicken combo shredding pieces on top of rice nice and tender had a lemony taste to it and I had the assorted shredded soft beef on top of seasoned yellow fluffy rice. When we got our meal, it was plenty , especially for the price. We could have shared a plate The meat was nice and tender and the sauce was spot on the season yellow rice yum! I couldn't stop eating the rice, but I had to cause I was getting too full that we had take out containers and can I tell you the leftovers was even better! I overheard one of the customers who was happy with his wrapped meal said compliments to the chef the owner said it is his grandmother who cooked and prepared our food. overall it was a nice experience. Staff was friendly place was clean. Food was good and plenty. I'll definitely come back here again even if it's out of the way, the flavor and the texture of the rice was really good! This was a nice find you don't stumble upon new places like this often so I won't gate keep it. if you like this kind of food and you're picky about your rice then Check it out and enjoy your meal here!

Jbeez is UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT and I'm so glad we decided to check them out again after our visit…read moreover a year ago. They decorated the dining area very nice. Tables are best, tidy and the place is very clean. The Pakistani food is delicious, made fresh daily and they offer halal meat entrees. The menu has expanded quite a bit and offers dishes for every palette from non spicy to spicy both vegetarian and various meats. They had a huge catering order of over 50 Nihari containers that smelled and looked really good! (I'll have to try that next time too!). The Mediterranean Grill items provide hummus, salad and rice accompaniments! I ordered the boneless chicken breast shish kabab which had a generous amount of meat. We also ordered the chicken tikka which came with 4 pcs (2 leg quarters). All the meat had nice seasonings, flavor and were not overly spiced. We ordered 2 lacha paratha's to accompany all the chicken that were really tasty. Even though we were full, we couldn't stop eating the rest of the paratha's! The chai and kheer was spot on and not to be missed! We plan on returning on a weekend to try their puri halwa. The owners are very friendly and make sure you are fully satisfied and happy with your meals. It's a great place for real authentic Desi food!

Our friends were visiting from Michigan and wanted to take us out to lunch, so we chose Beez…read morebecause it was close to home. It turned out to be a great choice for a casual, healthy meal. Beez is a small, counter-service restaurant--somewhere between fast food and a sit-down restaurant--but without sacrificing freshness or quality. The dining area is simple, clean, and pleasant, with a few tables for eating in. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the food was good. The portions were generous enough that we all ended up taking food home. My favorite was definitely the falafel. They were fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. Everything we ordered was satisfying, fresh, and well prepared, making it a great alternative to the typical fast-food lunch. If you're looking for something healthier that doesn't take forever, this is an excellent option. Overall, everyone in our group left happy. Good food, generous portions, friendly service, and a convenient location make Beez an easy place to recommend for a quick, satisfying Mediterranean lunch. According to the restaurant, it specializes in Mediterranean cuisine along with Turkish, Pakistani, and Indian-inspired dishes, so there is a wide variety of flavors to choose from. (ubereats.com)

This is a very clean and maintained restaurant. The owners are friendly and help to recommend…read moredishes. I ordered the BBQ loaded fries, (beef and chicken). I also ordered the beef sheik kebab entrée. The entrée comes with yellow rice and a salad and yogurt sauce. The food is made to order, so there will be a wait after you order. But it's well worth it. The food is flavorful and aromatic. I highly recommend this restaurant. All the meat and chicken is Halal and there is a wide variety of items on their menu.

Food is yummy Buffet is good…read moreDon't get biryani in tray Service is Kind Great kabobs and fresh food Food a bit oily

Still the best in Chicagoland. Love the food and the folks that run it. Best lunch special,…read moredelicious rice, amazing baba ganoush, and do not forget the GARLIC SAUCE!!!!! Btw: Congrats on the new location in Wilmette! See you soon!

Food was amazing! Got the chicken kebab plate and shawarma over hummus! Yummy food will be back…read moresoon!

Best halal burger I've had in the burbs thus far! From the toppings inside to the flavor of the…read moremeat it was 100% filling and satisfying! We got the mixed shawarma plate too which was so tasty as well! This place also strictly social distances. Cannot wait to come back for more!!

Checked out this Middle Eastern restaurant in Hoffman Estates. Falafil Hut is a bare bones kind of…read moreplace. It has no bathroom, no napkins, and one table. A poor place to eat inside. They want you to get takeout it seems. Before coming in basically thought there would be more to it. It's a small place that's not really meant for groups or even one person. They have the counter to order at, and a menu on the wall. Has okay prices. It's about $10 for the Falafel Wrap. Add a few more bucks to make it a combo. They served it in foil without any plates. Obvious how they aren't expecting anyone to eat inside. The falafel was crispy and it was a great meal even with presentation being shitty. Other menu items include beef and chicken kebabs. The falafel is in the name of the place so it obviously is the best thing. For sure if going here again we'll get it to go. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There's of course lots to get for vegetarians.

What a hidden gem in an unassuming strip mall! We'd been wanting to visit here for a while, and…read morefinally made the trip after a long Saturday out and about. It was empty when it arrived, but filled up on our way out, telling me it's a popular place for the younger crowd. Either way, you know you're in for a good meal when you see the huge doner rotisserie spinning. The owner (at least I'm pretty sure he was the owner) helpfully walked us through their sauce selection and even offered my MIL some sauce samples. She ended up getting the hot dog with veggies, while my wife and I got sandwich combos (17 for the sandwich + 3.50 for fries and a drink). I was going to share my combo with my preschooler since they don't have a kids meal, but the owner thoughtfully offered some fries with chicken for him. We definitely had to tip well for such nice service. So this is no ordinary sandwich, and the pictures don't do it justice. In pics it looks kind of like a pita pocket, but this thing has some HEFT. Filled with veggies, meat, and sauce, it got a little messy but was really tasty. The veggies were fresh, and it's hard to top meat sliced right off the log. My MIL said her unique hot dog was good as well. To me it looked like a Chicago dog from another dimension, but I also want to give it a try next time. Protip: Ask for your sauces on the side. They're almost too generous with it on the sandwich so it's nice to have a little more control with it. This will definitely enter the rotation and will be letting our friends know as well. Great stuff!

I'm a fan. This Turkish/German Kebap (Kebab) place will be on rotation. The Kebap sandwich with…read morebeef will be hard for me to not order so I can try anything else on the menu. The bread is a large and rustic pita pocket. The beef is great, slices off the spit. And the load of veggies with sauce round out the sandwich. The veggies (called salad in the menu) consist of lettuce, cabbage, onion, tomato, and cucumber. You can choose between beef, chicken, or both. And the sauces consist of garlic, herb, or spicy. The counter service is fine... they make everything to order, so it does take a bit of time and it can be a little bit of a wait with orders ahead of you. The place is a typical strip mall fast food place with a handful of tables and some black and white pictures on the wall. Not fancy or crazy, but clean and inviting.

Hocco Indian Kitchen really surprised us with how creative and varied its vegetarian menu is. This…read moreisn't a place where vegetarians are limited to the usual couple of paneer dishes--the menu includes street food, fusion-style sandwiches, wraps, momos, curries, and plenty more. We started with the hot garlic momos, which were perfectly saucy, spicy, and difficult to stop eating. The samosa croissant sandwich sounded unusual, but the buttery, flaky croissant worked incredibly well with the savory samosa filling. The dahi chana bomb was one of the most memorable bites of the meal. It was crispy, creamy, sweet, tangy, and spicy all at once--truly a burst of flavor. We also loved the paneer wrap, which came loaded with smoky tandoori paneer, fresh vegetables, and crispy fries. The paneer lababdar with garlic naan was rich and comforting and balanced out the more playful dishes nicely. For drinks, the dark-chocolate cold cocoa was excellent--rich without being excessively sweet--and the masala chai was satisfying as well. The menu is also quite flexible, with several dishes that can be prepared without onion and garlic when requested. Service was warm and welcoming throughout, and the entire experience felt thoughtfully put together. Hocco is a new addition to Chicagoland, backed by an Indian food legacy of more than 80 years. We had a wonderful meal and can't wait to return for the chana puri.

Finally got a chance to eat at Hocco recently after watching so many reels and it was good!! We…read moretried all of items, including the malai paneer tikka, Desi style chicken,, chicken 65, lamb Galotti kebab, Hocco special pov bhaji & their biryani and ended with Mung dal Halwa. This is another reason why I really don't want to try the Instagramable places. I've heard so much about this place from my friends back home, but if the taste is this, then I'm glad I've never went to HOOCCO in India. It was sold out for Saturday night, so that was good however, they were overwhelmed with catering so many people. I like the fact that they upfront told me that it will take 35 to 45 minutes just to get my food which helped me to pace out. I was upset that they were special dishes weren't spot on. For example, their pav bhaji. Lamb galloti kebab just came 3 in a $20 appetizer. The flavor was good, so really craved for more. The sound of the show was their Naan. They definitely have cracked that. Chicken 65 was spot on as well. My rating for this place is average, expectations were high, but they didn't really make it to top of my list to drive down 40 mins

No lie, Chat GPT recommended this place. Hehe. I had no clue what to eat…read more I got the beef shawarma w/ spicy carrots and the potatoes. With fries. The sandwich was excellent! Really scratched my taste for some meat. Everything on it was full of flavor! Their fries were very good also which was a pleasant surprise. Thank You! I will be back!

Stopped in for a warm snack on a cold Saturday. We weren't sure what to get so we asked the…read moreemployee working the register what her favorite items were, she gave us a blank look and shrugged. We ordered a couple pita wraps - a chicken and a mixed. They were both delicious. They were so good, we went back again a few weeks later. Restaurant is small-ish, if you go during a busy time of day, you might have to wait for someone to leave if you want to sit down.