Everything here! From the food, to the service, to the atmosphere is outstanding. It has a warm,…read moreinviting feel that makes you want to stay awhile. Highly recommend giving it a try!

Easily booked for dinner same day on a holiday Monday and had a great meal here. I tried:…read more + Baba ghanouj + mouhamra + feta cheese dip + Chicken artichoke pizette + kibbee nayyeh + chicken shwarma + Baklava + Chocolate torte Highlights were the baba ghanouj and pizette. Also really liked the chicken shawarma. Baklava was good, too. Only miss was the beef tartare - wouldn't get that again. 4.5 stars.

Sassool has delicious Lebanese classics. I don't usually crave Lebanese food, but when I do,…read moreSassool always hits the spot. I usually do the Pick 4 plate, which is a great deal at $12.99! It comes with 2 pieces of pita bread. Baba Ghanouj: smokey and full of flavor Hummus: a delicious classic, probably my favorite classic hummus Mediterranean Chicken Salad: I just tried this for the first time and I loved it! It had a mild and sweet flavor. I've been coming to Sassool since I was a kid and if I lived closer, I would come more often.

I could probably live off the food from Sassool for the rest of my life. I love this restaurant- it…read moreis extremely spacious with a mini grocery store inside, so much seating, and a giant menu of food to choose from and fresh sides in the window you can pick out. I often get the same few sides- fava bean salad and mjadarah (amazing rice and onion dish), with the chicken pasta or vegetable lasagna. It hits the spot EVERY time. Not to mention the food is so fresh, tastes homemade, and is healthy. There's a meal for every dietary preference here. The meals are also cheap and you can do pick 2/3/4 meals which allow you to try so many of the delicious sides. The service is nice and easy, and lines always go quick.

Just WOW! A veritable smorgasbord of Mediterranean fare!…read more You select from cases of appetizing cold and hot entrees, as well as an array of delectable desserts and a cold case of unique beers and other beverages - the selection is simply amazing. And the service - totally awesome! When we entered, Alex was behind the counter - she was welcoming and offered us tastes of whatever dish caught our eye, all of which were amazing. As we were eating in the large and open seating area - there was Alex again, busily clearing tables and ensuring the dining happiness of nearby patrons! She was amazing - welcoming, knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome - thank you Alex, we'll be back for more epic eating! Check the pics for visual detail. Better yet - go there, it's well worth the drive!

We stopped in to visit and enjoy some Lebanese foods. We have been here a few times and enjoyed our…read morevisit but this past weekend our visit was very disappointing. We ordered the grape leaves, baklava, namoora and tabbouli. I am Lebanese and these are staples in our home. The grape leaves were extremely dry and tough. The rice was very undercooked and the leaves themselves were so dry and tough we could barely chew through them. We ordered 12 and thought maybe it was a fluke but all 12 were completely inedible and we threw them out immediately. The baklava was okay, nothing to write home about. Very simple syrup forward and you couldn't taste much else (we ordered the walnut). The namoora was stale. Very dry. Namoora should melt in your mouth with with a slight chew. This was again, tough and stale. We threw those out as well. Lastly, our favorite salad, tabbouli. The lemon taste was nonexistent. The parsley wasn't chopped fine as Tabbouli should be. It was a watery mess. Overall, we won't be back. We spent over $75 on 4 items and left feeling hungry and bamboozled. There are other Lebanese food spots to visit in the Raleigh area, I will stick to those. Please do better when representing Lebanese cuisine. 15 workers behind the counter can seem like you're doing something right but in the end, it all comes down to the freshness and authenticity of what you are claiming to serve.

Awesome place. Great food..Great ambience, great service.. Love the 8.99$ menu. My favorite is…read morechicken mandi. Always fresh..always delicious. Parking is always a issue thou.

Service: they are nice and fairly quick with service. No qualms there. :)…read more Ambiance: not a first date place. It is more geared towards mom and pop family service style. Food: what we got was okay. They were flavorful and will fill you up. The meat is tender and rice is perfectly cooked. However, the food always came out luke warm to cold, rather than nice and hot. I can understand that we eat with our hands here too. But the food should still be hot. Overall: it's okay, I would come again and ask for them to make mine hotter and not cooled down though :)

Excellent chicken shawarma ! Also picked up the marinades uncooked chicken in the refrigerated…read moresection. Popped in oven for dinner . Some of the best marinaded chicken! Would have been perfect for the grill.

Nice little grocery store in Raleigh. Went to state fair and decided to make a pit stop. The…read moreflatbread with cheese was tasty. The ordering kiosk doesn't have the right things according to the menu. They also got our order wrong. But the meat was tasty. Grill veggies were good too. There's also complimentary tea

Absolutely incredible flavors from the heart of Turkey. We walked in at 3:15 pm on a Thursday…read moreafternoon for an early dinner before we went to the Chinese Lantern event, We were greeted warmly by the host and seated at a comfortable table. Our server was so gracious and brought us delicious warm bread and a dipping sauce that exceeded all others. Our order was placed and we loved the shrimp appetizer and lamb grilled entree. The flavors out of this kitchen are authentic and flavorful. We will return many times for the great service and fabulous flavors!

We have been to Bosphorus a few times and love it!…read more If you're looking for somewhere fancy and upscale, this isn't that. If you want something that feels authentic and are willing to overlook some small cosmetic/ambience nuances for great food, this is your spot. The food is delicious and consistent every time! We usually get the grilled chicken kabobs which are always so juicy! I also love the cheese cigarras (can't remember how to spell). They give you complementary bread which is also delicious. Really wonderful, authentic place with great staff!

This should be your first stop for ethnic/Middle eastern grocery and food needs. They also have a…read morefully stocked kitchen ready for breakfast bakery items, lunch, and dinner. Think authentic kababs, grilled chicken, cheese pies, etc. fresh made and honestly SO good. We came in on a Friday afternoon and it was buzzing with people. Truly delicious and with the kindest staff. PS, added benefit, of an in house perfumer who can make you whatever you want!

Randomly found this place one day, and my life definitely changed. Hands down, they have the best…read moreBeef Shawarma sandwich. At first, I went with Chicken Shawarma because I'm a chicken girlie. But I ended to eating half of my husband's Beef Shawarma sandwich. So I recommend you getting that to begin with if you are into beef. By the register, they also have a lot of premade/assembled dishes to purchase. The grocery section is small, but has a lot of fun things to look and buy. I love getting their tin fish and chocolate as a treat during my visit!

Let me start with this: I am absolutely biased because Aladdin's is my favorite restaurant ever!…read moreAnd I'm not ashamed to admit it. I've practically followed this place across states and cities. I discovered Aladdin's years ago when I lived in Northern Virginia. After that first visit, I was hooked and started going several times a year. When the Shirlington location closed, they reopened in Burke, and that became my new go‑to spot every time I visited the area. And then, heartbreak , they closed that location too. One day I randomly searched to see if they had opened anywhere else, and you won't believe it... they popped up right here in North Carolina, the same state I now live in! And while it's not in Charlotte, my brother lives in Raleigh, which means every trip to see him doubles as an excuse to visit Aladdin's. My usual order is the shawarma rolled, and trust me when I say it's the best! The savory, flavorful meat paired with those pickled veggies, plus all the heavenly spices and sauces, well t's just perfect! I've had shawarma at countless places over the years, and nothing even comes close to theirs. I typically grab an appetizer as well, dolmas or falafel. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Every dish I've tried has been spectacular. Introduced my brother and wife to this place, and they've already been back! To give you an idea of how deep my love for this place goes, the last time I visited I ordered 4 extra shawarma rolls to go, froze them, and rationed them out at home. They don't hold up perfectly after being frozen but I did still enjoy every single one. Aladdin's will always be one of those rare restaurants that I go out of my way to visit and I'll continue to stop by as often as I possibly can. If you love Mediterranean flavors (Lebanese) this spot is a must!!!

Really good dinner here tonight!…read more The falafel was delicious, the lamb was cooked perfectly, and the cranberry walnut salad with chicken was so good. Very friendly uncomfortable atmosphere, the service was just fine and the food is so healthy, you feel really good eating it! Will definitely be back!