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    Chef Abdul Mediterranean

    4.8 (322 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Khalid F.

    After spending time in St Charles and Geneva, we headed to Chef Abdul for lunch because it was the closest halal spot. Chef Abdul is a hidden gem. It's cramped inside, and there's a ton of decorations and photos. There are only a few tables, so I'd recommend going at off-peak times; otherwise get takeout. It's kind of a hole in the wall, so they only have paper menus and plastic cutlery, but that's okay. At least there's table service. We ordered a Chef Abdul combo platter and a kufta sandwich. The combo platter was very good overall and included a beef kefta kabob, chicken kefta kabob, 3 falafel, a potato kubba, and a rice kubba. Both kubba were tasty, but the falafel and chicken kefta were mediocre. The platter included tahini sauce, garlic sauce, and hot sauce, all of which were tasty. The kufta sandwich was not at all what I expected. I figured it would be a wrap or in some sort of roll, but it was in a large boat-shaped bun. The kufta was delicious, and the toppings like onion and sumac went well with it. The bread made it a little hard to eat due to size and density. The sandwich also included fries and soup. We had a choice of lentil or spinach soup; we chose the latter and it was very good. The pita chips that came with the soup were also tasty and fun to eat. The family that runs the restaurant is friendly. My son even got a photo with Chef Abdul himself. Service was excellent, and pricing was fair. Excellent restaurant overall.

    dub g.

    Fantastic family owned restaurant with food so wonderful it's like being welcomed into someone's home. A truly wonderful experience.

    Veggie falafel sandwich and appetizer platter.

    Everything is absolutely delicious! So fresh and homemade. Service outstanding! Definitely will be back!!!

    Shawarma plates, falafels, pita bread and chips, lentil soup, dolmas, cinnamon rice and baklava
    Sharmika F.

    Delicious food, fast service and possibly the kindest people you will ever encounter!! Love this place, love the food and the people who work here! Highly recommend, must try

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    Michelle F.

    CALL FIRST TO CHECK IF THEY ARE OPEN!!! I'm sure the place is great but it's closed til August 24th for vacation. I will be nice and give 3 stars. Looks like a cute place! However we drove all the way from Schaumburg as they have great ratings and good menu unfortunately they had a sign taped up on the door saying they are on vacation until August 24th! I wish they would have posted this on their Yelp and google maps site (updated hours). Waste of time and gas!

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    Kathleen L.

    When we pulled up in the parking lot the first thing we noticed was there nicely decorated van. When we walked inside the restaurant we were greeted right away by the sweetest lady. She sat us and took our order. I made a quick video of the restaurant so you can see how it looks. There are 9 two seater tables and some are pushed together. So 18 people can dine in at a time. Our waitress dropped off a bottle of water and a basket with pita chips while we we waiting for our food. I ordered 6 veggie falafel, 1 quinoa kubba, 1 rice kubba it came with 2 tahini sauces and hot sauce My husband ordered the chicken kabob combo (it came with lentil soup and rice) garlic sauce and hot sauce The food is fantastic here! The falafel were crispy/crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside! After we paid our bill, she gave us a sample of the baklava it was so fresh and sweet! Yummy! If your in the area you have to give this restaurant a try! You will not be disappointed!

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    Small place with delicious food and friendly service! Will come back next time I'm in the area.

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    Home style hospitality and food. We will be back! The soup was amazing! The owner and chef visited our table with a taste of the baklava

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    Food and service was excellent!!! Will definitely be back!!! Wish I tried it sooner!!!

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