Great Mediterranean spot in Raleigh. Great ambiance for a quiet date or small group dinner. We got…read morethe Ajja platter mezze dip. The hummus and zaatar oil were great. I'm not a big fan of the whipped feta so I would avoid next time. We got a salad and the lamb seekh for the main course and I would recommend both. Service was good.

Literally such a cute place! The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant is perfect for a date night…read moreor catching up with friends. It's a small plate layout setup , so we split everything. My friend is a vegetarian and I appreciated the amount of vegetarian friendly options on the menu. We started with the eggplant ezme, I dont recommend. It tasted like a bland salsa. We also ordered the fried halloumi, late spring salad, and charred cabbage and broccoli. The halloumi was delicious, the grape compote was the perfect pairing for the cheese. The charred broccoli and cabbage was a nice balance of crunch and flavor.

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!

Went to lunch here on a weekday. The restaurant wasn't crowded which allowed for great…read moreconversation with friends. Our waiter was super attentive. Food was delivered pretty quickly. The Phoenician Caesar Salad was amazing! My colleague also loved her sampler. And to add to the great dining experience, the restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays too!

Always delicious Food Workers are always friendly and…read morehelpful. Highly recommend Sassool!

We LOVE this place. Don't be scared off by the long line, it moves quickly and the staff are so…read morefriendly and helpful. I remember our first time feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the options. The staff helped lead me towards things I'd like, and honestly we haven't found a single menu item yet that we haven't loved. The vibe is good and so is the food! You can't go wrong with Shawarma, kabobs or pizzettes for the kids. I also love doing a pick four platter of the sides. Some of our favorites are: - Mediterranean chicken salad - Mjadarah - jalapeño cilantro hummus - Autumn root salad - black bean salad - cabbage delight - tzatziki *BONUS* kids eat free with adult purchase on Tuesday nights! Extra kid hack: we order market sides to take home to make packing kid lunches very easy for the week :)

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.

I can't express in words how much I loved their food. Their lamb mandi is truly out of the worlds…read more The lamb was unbelievably tender and juicy and the rice was scrumptiously flavorful. The portions are generous and they have a wide variety of sides to go with the dish. I want to come back to Raleigh, just to try their food again

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.

This restaurant has limited seating but a very large market…read more Ordering was just ok, but it's hard to get someone's attention at the register. This happened two times. I went back for a dessert and it took forever to order it . I had a lamb combo with falafel and hummus. We also had a kibbie platter with salad and taziki. Everything was good but our other places are better. There was a big container of hot tea but we had to ask, we were not told it was available. Stars off for poor customer service and smaller portions than some places.

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!

Excellent food and service. Busy even Sunday night so call ahead if you can. The yogurt sauce…read morechicken was different and delicious.

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!!!

Checked out Aladdin's Eatery yesterday and it was a good, not great, but a good experience. This is…read moremy second time eating at Aladdin, the first time at the Brier Creek location which I loved, and this second time at the North Hills location. Despite it being less than a week from Christmas and the shopping center it is in is quite hectic due to the holidays, I was able to find a spot by scavenging. I appreciate that the lot is very large, and people are always coming and going, so if you wait just a tad or if you park by Walgreens, you'll get a spot sooner, than later. I ordered the: - Taza Chicken Salad - 10/10 - delicious, flavorful and so much variety - Flavor Savor Special - 8/10 - the beef and the falafel was a bit dry that I couldn't finish (and I usually always finish my food) but the chicken thigh and everything else was licked up clean - Mango Smoothie - 10/10 - so refreshing, and you can tell, its super fresh Our server Leena was absolutely wonderful, she was so sweet, polite, helpful - just so gracious. I'd come again to try out different dishes, since they offer soooo many different things, but I'd probably avoid the beef and likely the falafel next time.

I went to their first brunch weekend and it was awesome. The shutters were open because the weather…read morewas nice and the restaurant is beautiful. I bet they get walk ins on nice days. I dare you not to get the Pistachio Baklava French Toast. It's so freaking good and even kiddos liked it. The Benedict is also a classic and the burrata app is one of the best I've had. I can't wait to try the lamb hash and dive into their big cocktail menu. The table behind me had a cool shareable cocktail bowl. Great place to bring friends, it's one of the best looking restaurants in town.

I was taken away by the glass art !! thankfully I was sat right in front of it and being honest the…read moreArt was the only reason I picked this restaurant but was amaze on how Amazing the food was. We spent around $140 before tip for 2. Keep in mind this is not a typical Mediterranean restaurant came in asking for rice LOL they don't serve rice. The whole restaurant has an uplifting vibe. The guy who served us was very polite and attentive. We'll be back!