Wowwww what a find this place was seriously great! The food was awesome the chicken gholba and the schwarma were some of the best ever. The guy at the counter was super nice and friendly and the prices were good too. Location was nice next to South Park loads of street parking and a beautiful spot all around. We even got free tea at the end which was also unsurprisingly delicious! Absolutely loved it and will be back again! read more

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This is the best middle eastern food I have ever had! The flavors and spices danced in my mouth and even though I was almost busting I had to finish ever bite of what was on my plate. The owner is also the chet and put little door bells on each table to ring him if you needed anything. It was not needed as we were the only ones in the restaurant and he took great care of us giving us a free tea before we left. I would definitely come back to try more amazing things! read more

Wow!!! I came for breakfast and the next time I come to Buffalo I'm definitely trying the lunch and dinner menu. You know that saying." Don't judge a book by its cover"? This is one of those places. Seems like locals and people who are in the know come here because they know how awesome the food is here. The place doesn't look like much, but you won't regret coming in. Check out my picks and try it for yourself. You won't regret it. I just hope next time I'm in Buffalo. I'll be able to get a seat after this review read more

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Amazing food and courteous staff. I ordered the 1/2 Haneeth Chicken. This is now one of my regular visits. read more

Crave King Restaurant - Amazing food and courteous staff. I ordered the 1/2 Haneeth Chicken. This place is now a regular visit. - Arabic Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

The hummus was creamy and delicious. Loved it. Tabule was very good too. My daughter liked her chicken sandwich/wrap. Took a second one to lunch the next day. The chicken over rice was so-so. The chicken breast pieces were dry, over cooked. Rice lacked luster. There could have been more chicken and rice. Quantity was a bit skimpy we thought. We definitely prefer Shawma City's (in Amherst NY) chicken over rice. But since we were in Lackawanna (south of Buffalo), we wanted to give this place a try. We took it home. Total cost for all this was about $60. read more

Crave King Restaurant - Hummus, tabule, chicken over rice. - Arabic Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

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Best lamb steak I ever tasted. It's as good as the best beef steak I've ever had. I also tried the potatoes with veggies and what I can only say is the worlds biggest, best tasting naan. I upped my review to 5 stars because of the outstanding food, but the place still could use a little sprucing up. The restaurant is located next to the Erie County and Buffalo Botannical Gardens on South Park. It's on metro bus routes 16, 42 and 101. Wheel chair access would be difficult. The food is worth the trip. The locals have a gem on their hands. read more

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i spent 30 bucks for one meal and it was the wrong thing. i ordered lamb over hummus and got chicken. i was also charged more for the lamb im pissed! read more

Freshly made bread Hummus Tabouli Yemeni salad All quite good. Would eat there again for sure. read more

Crave King came to the rescue on Sunday when all the meager vegan options in South Buffalo were closed. We ordered falafel, hummus, fatoush (salad), and mushakal - a saucy potato dish that smelled a bit like chana masala. The food was good and very affordable. The falafel had lettuce and pickles wrapped in a typical white restaurant supply tortilla. It was great with the hummus and the mushakal. When I looked up mushakal, I saw it can be part of falafel sandwich, so we added it ourselves. The dressing on the fatoush was very good but otherwise it was just like a house salad - iceberg, pale tomatoes (its winter), cucumber, large red onion chunks, and what seemed like regular croutons rather than pita. I'd probably skip it next time. For whatever reason, bread wasn't part of the grubhub menu, so we had to use other things on hand to finish the hummus. read more

Chicken is very tender cooked to perfection. Rice tasted good. Hummus is phenomenal. Falafel is tasty and cooked tasty. Baklava is crunchy and just the right of sweetness. Chef made our meal to cook and gave us the running time to pick up our dinner right in time. Bread was freshly made from the oven. read more

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The food was amazing, the guy behind the counter was super chill, the place itself was cozy but if it was bigger it wouldn't be as good

Went here for a take out dinner on my second visit. Ordered a Lamb Ghallaba (lamb over hummus), took about ten minutes for them to cook the dish as well as freshly make a naan in front of me. I was overwhelmed by this dish, hard to describe how fantastic it was. read more

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This was my second time having Crave King and they really delivered! The previous visit we dined inside and the gentlemen working were very welcoming. They saw my son and even offered to put on cartoons for him. Another customer sat down and they helped him work on his Arabic for school. Very cool! This time we ate at home, we had two chicken shawarmas, an order of hummus, and an order of bread. Very good value for the price, large helpings of rice, and chicken with the shawarma and a bit of hearty salad and sauce on top. The shawarma over rice also comes with a spicy red sauce that truly accents the dish. My experience with this dish has mostly been from Lebanese versions, and I really enjoyed the Yemeni variation. Crave King also offers Yemeni cuisine which I am eager to try. The Hummus seemed too heavy with tahini but otherwise very creamy and topped with chopped tomatoes and onions. Maybe needs a bit more lemon juice, or maybe that's just my bias. Either way, it was yummy. THE BREAD STOLE THE SHOW! This was some big, bubbly, fresh, and stretchy Khubz (: Next time I will order more as it was a favorite of my sons. Bottom line: they're great people and very conveniently located near the Buffalo Botanical Gardens so you can wake up and smell the roses before grabbing a delicious bite to eat! read more

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Best hummus ever! The chicken and pita bread were also amazing! A few more tables and chairs is all it's missing.

Small Yemeni restaurant in Lackawanna. Large portions. The kofta was a little bland,but the lamb gulllabah is definitely craveable. I hate lamb, or thought I did for the past nearly 50 years. Not a touch of gaminess here, and tender. Zhoug was bright and spicy of course. Don't bother with the baklava. It was a little old and not as flaky and wonderful as it should be. read more

Crave King is delicious. Recommended to me by a friend. This place is a hole in the wall, but the food is amazing. We ordered a lamb dish (can't remember the name), chicken shawarma, hummus, tabouli, and I forgot to order the bread! (Literally crying). Everything tasted SO good. I am glad I tried it, but definitely is a take out place. Need to order the bread next time with my order, I'll definitely be back! read more

I'll be honest, the restaurant is nothing to look at and seems a little sketch. It's on a corner by Baker victory and the botanical gardens. For me, this is a takeout only joint. Service is excellent, nice guy doing it all. Asked about our baby, and smiled. We decided to get a few things, but we were mainly craving Kufta. We ordered Lamb Kufta, chicken kebab, shish shrimp, tabboleh, and hummus. I recently gave Al sultan a pretty great review, but it may not have been as good if I had tried crave king first. The hummus here is my favorite, really creamy, not full of garlic and nice flavored olive oil on top. Tabboleh had a lot of parsley and more than expected. My partner loves the fresh herbs with his meal and he nearly ate all of it. Kebab was spices just right, and not too lamby. The chicken kebab was actually just grilled tenders, so I dipped them in the amazing hummus. Shrimp was slightly spicy but perfect. The rice has a better flavor here than other local establishments, and I can taste clove/cinnamon. I wish I would have ordered some bread because I saw them making it fresh and it would have made this place over the top. Complimentary salad was good with a mayo based dressing, and romaine. They didn't cheap out with iceburg. This is my new Kufta go to. read more

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Not to be confused with the guy selling E's at the EDM festival. That's the "Rave King." Crave King is pretty awesome and they give out early enormous portions of Middle Eastern food, which tastes really good. I did get overcharged quite significantly compared to the menu but I'm not complaining because I like the taste quite a lot. If the actual dinners were a little bit cheaper than I would easily give it 5 stars and return more often. read more

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I had the chicken shawarma over rice with white sauce and it was pretty good. It is tasty and for people who do not want to eat spicy food. I also tried their grilled fish and lamb ghallaba over rice. The grilled fish takes over 30 minutes to make but it's very tasty. Unfortunately it isn't boneless. And I personally did not think that lamb ghallaba was good. They also serve mango smoothie which is very good. The place looks old and can use some renovation. I really wanted to leave just by looking at the place and the restroom is small and not very clean. The only reason I have given this place a 4 star is because of the food and the staff. There is free street parking but it might be challenging to find a spot on a busy day. read more

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The Meat with Hummous was great. The homemade bread is delicious. The red house dressing was amazing. read more

Crave King Restaurant - Arabic Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

This restaurant has really great food. I ordered the falafel wrap and chicken shawarma over rice. The falafel wrap was so tasty! The cook had placed pickles inside mine, which was unexpected, but interesting. Maybe they could fill it with a few more things, so it's more full. The chicken shawarma over rice came with a small container of really hot dip/sauce. It was too much for me to handle. I'm glad it was on the side. It came with a small salad and can of pop. The food was out pretty quickly, which I was happy with, since I was short on time. I'm happy with this restaurant and will definitely go back to order more food. read more

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This restaurant is opposite the Botanical Gardens, so be prepared for lunch or dinner with a spectacular view. As we entered Crave King, we were served immediately. The chef/owner helped our rather large party get seated by rearranging the furniture to accommodate us. The seating area was small but comfortable. And despite the restrooms needing a cleaning, the kitchen seemed organized and clean from what I was able to perceive. Now, on to the good part, the food. The complimentary sweet tea was hot and sweet. It was very relaxing and got right to one's core. The lamb koftah is a must have, but request how much you'd like it done. The default on this dish is very well done, so I would recommend upfront specifications on doneness. I guess this applies to all of the dishes. For example, while the American cheeseburger and the lamb koftah were both well done, the chicken leg quarters were overly so. This made them dry. If I had specified doneness ahead of time, this might have been circumvented. Despite this minor issue, all of the other components of the meal were on point. The food was served piping hot, the salad was crispy and fresh, and the naan (bread/roti) was soft, chewy, and had the right amount of crunchiness to it. Overall, the visit to Crave King was made a memorable and pleasant experience not only by the food, but by the warm, hospitable, and customer-friendly attitude of its chef/owner. I would highly recommend a visit to Crave King Restaurant if you're ever in the area; for lunch or for dinner. read more

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It's good to be king. This place is amazing! I came to this tiny hole in the wall local spot after driving past and wondering for months. Needless to say what I found blew me away. Where have these flavors been my entire life? Wow. Awesome stuff and for a fair price too. You will not regret giving this place a shot. You know you're in a good place when the style of food, (this case middle eastern) and the people coming in and out match. Just in the few minutes I sat waiting I saw 4 or 5 middle eastern guys come in and go with bags of food. Not one word of english was spoken other then to communicate with me so authenticity here is 100% and in a big way it shows in the food. The flavors and seasonings here blew my mind and my belly into a very blissfull state. So much so that here I am actually mad that I havent explored this cuisine sooner in life. I'm just going to say it. At a time like this, with our country and worlds current state of affairs being so controversial and upturned, it will be the food that unites us as a people and as a planet. You simply cannot eat this stuff and not be a huge fan! A++ and a solid 5 stars all day guys! CHECK IT OUT !!! Worthy of mentioning a couple things here. This place is very small. There are tables and chairs and you can totally bring a group, but expect to pack it in. Another note, check the new menu as the phone number has changed. I have posted pics for your convenience. Lots of parking on the street OR there is a bus U-Drive directly across and HUGE parking area also you can use. The Lackawanna Bascilica is at the corner and the Buffalo Botanical Gardens is a 30 second walk away! Come spend some time in Lackawanna! Stop, enjoy the food and smell the roses. You will NOT be dissapointed. read more

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I always have a good take out meal here. This time we had the chicken gollaba on hummus. Delicious! Get the red sauce in the side. Also got the falafel plate. That would've been better in a wrap but still delicious. And the bread is a must. While you wait you should enjoy a cup of hot tea. I should really go there more often!! read more

Was recommended this by a friend since we just recently moved to the area but I have to say I was a bit disappointed. I'm usually a big fan of middle eastern food but this place didn't leave me wanting more. The inside was a bitch sketchy and the people weren't all that friendly when I picked up my takeout. I wasn't overly impressed with the prices either. The one thing I did love was the hummus with grilled pita. It was huge and very filling but I thought a bit overpriced. Maybe come back to try again and give it a second chance since my friend really loves it but they'd really have to sweep me off my feet next time if they wanted me to return again. I'd say give it a try for the hummus alone but the combos we ordered didn't taste as fresh or as flavorful as a lot of places in Buffalo do. I guess for not having many in South Buffalo it'll have to do. read more

Start with the bread and hummus as an app. Then, go ALL IN with a Yemeni entree. Can't go wrong with lamb and/or shrimp and/or chicken shawarma This is a cross cultural experience that should NOT be missed. An absolute gem in the shadow of OLV Basilica and Buffalo Botanical Gardens Do yourself a favor and hit this place up! jayid jidana read more

Great little restaurant. Loved the lamb on rice meal. Great taste and generous serving

Great food and great service! Definitely a hidden gym. Will be going back multiple times! New favorite spot

This restaurant is literally right across from the Botanical Gardens and you can easily miss it if you're not paying attention. When we went, there was just one man working the counter and cooking. However, he was pretty fast. The place doesn't like much but it's clean and the food is amazing! The prices are very reasonable. I ordered the Chicken Ghallaba over hummus along with a side of bread which was $1.50 extra and definitely worth it. I will go back for sure to check out some other items on the menu. read more

Crave King Restaurant - Chicken Ghallaba Over Hummus - Arabic Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

3.5 to four. Went here for a Sunday take out. We got the Lamb Mandy and the beef kuafta with hummus. So i couldn't go the full four stars because the beef kuaftas were a bit dry. But more importantly hey forgot the bread I ordered even though we were charged for it :/ But the Lamb was reallly yummy. Really well spiced and full of flavor. Not to mention fall off the bone tender! That Lamb alone is worth hitting this spot up! read more

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Amazing Staff and Amazing food Always cooked the right way and the same way very homey and never a long wait

Friendly owner and delicious food. No matter what you get, the bread and rice are always amazing. All of the lamb dishes are yummy, but for me the highlight is anything with beans. read more

Good place for cheap yemmish/mediteranian fare, quality food and large portions, on a recent visit I had the Shish Tawook wrap and it was very good, will definitley go back and try some other things on the menu read more

If you are looking for a warm dinner that makes your body feel good- this is the spot. I usually get the Shwarma dinner. The spices they use are invigorating. I am always so content after eating here. Full belly and a smile! read more

I'm a fan of Beef Kafta & this places is by far the best I've ever had. The Naan bread was made to order. I was very impressed with portions. 5 stars all the way! read more

Crave King Restaurant - Arabic Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

Well, the great Yelp reviews pushed me to come here, so I got on the bus from downtown and made my way to South Buffalo. I got off right in front of the beautiful botanical gardens which are literally across the street from this amazing Yemeni restaurant. I read wonders about its giant, soft, and flaky bread so I got 2 of them (at $1.50 each) along with lamb ghallaba over rice, and a small order of hummus. The food came out quite rapidly, was hot, and delicious. The bread is soft, toasty, and made for dipping into a little spicy tomatoey sauce (think similar to pico de gallo, for lack of a better term), or into the heavenly hummus I also ordered. The hummus (small was $3) had a lot of yummy olive oil and was so creamy and great. The lamb ghallaba over rice ($14) is a Yemeni dish that has tomatoes and some spices on it and is very tasty and filling. Do yourself a favor and go there now!! read more

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Ordered the chicken gallaba and the beef gallaba, the beef had a piece of hair in it...probably from the cooks beard and the chicken had a burnt taste. If you want good halal food try the place on Broadway and Herman...the prices are the same but the food is better read more

This place is a hole in the wall but a true gem. It's not a sit down place but the food is incredible and their breads are phenomenal. Their food is seasoned so well their prices are fair. Generous portions and quick service. The guys that own this place are super nice and offer you free hot tea. I've been on a quest for great middle eastern food and this place has been my favorite so far. Most places I find too greasy, but this one is not greasy and doesn't lack flavor. Must try: Ghallabah over hummus, fresh bread read more

I really love halal food. And these guys have it. So here I am. Sometimes five star reviews are difficult, to be honest. So, my go to dish is the lamb ghalaba with rice. It's just amazing, so much so that I've been back several times Judy for that! I'm trying something new tonight though. My Husbutch loves their shakshooka. Which is like a breakfast egg thing. It's delish! You should try it. Friends have all raved about their wraps. They look good, but that whole killing me from wheat thing keeps me away, haha. Anyway, I'm glad we tried this place, because it's become a fast favourite! read more

Crave King Restaurant - Shakshooka. Yum! - Arabic Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

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My husband and I are vegan and heard they had vegan options- the chef is apparently vegetarian and the Yemen Stew he recommended was the best food I have ever had. There are many vegetarian options and the bread is out of this world! (lots of meat options too) read more