We ended up getting a few things to go instead of dining in as the smoke shop next door has copious…read moreamounts of smoke coming out of their exhaust going directly into his air intake outside. The shop next door should be ashamed and the landlord should do something about it. The hummus was phenomenal. I would have loved to see it served with homemade pita instead but it was delicious nonetheless. The Ma'amoul was great. Highly suggest getting food for pick up!

Not a great experience. We were the only ones in the place which already makes you wonder why. We…read morestuck it out. The hummus was great but everything else was less than desirable. We took our food to go, and should've eaten in the spot instead. Rice was not fresh and the lamb kofta tasted sour and old. Lamb shawarma was more like rice shawarma. Super disappointed that we spent $52 on this meal to not eat any of it

This place is called something different now. Great selection of Indian/Pakistani spices and…read morehousehold Staples. Can't seem to find another place like this in Lynchburg. Highly recommend.

As someone who has had Indian and Middle Eastern food, I was excited to find out that there was an…read moreinternational grocery store in my area that sold ingredients for these cuisines. Upon visiting, International Halal Market left a lot to be desired. I walked in and the smell coming from the store smelled like bad meat, which turned me off. I surveyed the store with my friends (one is a CIA-graduated chef who is from India) and my husband, who grew up in Amman, Jordan. The chef friend found a few things to buy, but wasn't all that impressed with the place, it seemed. Additionally, my husband, found only one thing from Amman that he missed, so he bought it--apricot fruit leather. I found nothing and felt like the store could smell better as well as be better cleaned and organized. It's unlikely that I'll return, but maybe I'll give them another chance. We'll see.

Great food and awesome value. Food cooked fresh. Very friendly service. Definitely recommend.read more

It is said that good things come in small packages, and this tiny Mediterranean and Middle Eastern…read morerestaurant perfectly embodies this saying. Since it opened its doors in 2017 in Salem, Virginia, this small but very popular, family-owned restaurant by Egyptian immigrants is known for its fresh made-to-order gyros, falafel, and Greek salads, just to name a few. Today I had the opportunity to visit this restaurant and discover the qualities that make this tiny restaurant in the middle of nowhere so popular. Because of its small size, most of its customers orders are take outs. But it also has a counter inside with around 3 to 4 stools so that customers who prefer to eat their food in the restaurant can. When I arrived, I parked my Lexus in a space right in front of the restaurant and noticed that there are not that many parking spots around. That is another reason why most of its sells are take-out orders. Customers can either call in their orders and drop by to pick it up, or park for a few minutes, make their order, and watch it being made, and then take it with them to enjoy at home. In good, warm weather, they do have two picnic tables outdoors where their customers can eat. Inside, I was able to meet the husband of the family who runs the business. He was very friendly and kind, a native of Egypt with a wife and 5 siblings. He gave me a warm welcome and took my eat-in order. The menu (which had Halal food) was displayed inside a Coca-Cola stand. To drink I grabbed a Mountain Dew from their drinks display refrigerator they have with Coke products. To eat I ordered their Gyro Special: Gyro meat served with rice and a small salad. It came with a special salad dressing and a sauce to put on the meat. The kitchen and the restaurant itself were very clean and all the ingredients used were very fresh and quality products. I sat on one of the stools, in front of the counter and watched him prepare my food. After paying for it with a credit card, I began to enjoy eating it. The salad was very fresh, made right before my eyes. The meat was Broiled right then and there, and the rice had a yellow tone and tasted unbearably delicious! As I was eating, the owner/chef put up a sign on the counter that read: "Please wait. I'm praying. thank you." I then figured out he must be Muslim and as soon as he finished praying I said to him: "As-salamu alaykum." He appreciated my nice words. While I was there, two other customers came in and ordered takeout food. For dessert I ordered an in-house made Baklava. The shape didn't look so good but the flavor did taste good. He told me that I could eat it with my hands but since they didn't have a restroom to wash my hands afterwards, I asked for a plastic fork to eat it with. Their prices were very reasonable and their portions very generous. I paid for the Baklava and thanked him for the wonderful service. The food was so genuine and delicious that whenever I'm in this area next time, I will definitely stop by and dine there again.

Food was great! Flavorful and fresh to order. Staff was helpful and friendly. Will definitely…read morereturn.

What I loved: Menu has a wide range of middle eastern…read morefavorites, stretching beyond the basics Cool grocery section with a good selection of spices and foods Lamb shank fish was fall off the bone, deliciousness What can be improved Counter service only. Shortcuts used to adapt traditional items to quick serve format (bolanee was closer to a fried quesadilla) Several items were not available.

The best samosas ever!! We ordered these along with two…read moreentrees and the samosas were the best we've ever tasted. We will be going back for more!

Our party of 3 was each very impressed with the wide assortment of menu offerings & the food…read morequality. Our dishes were delicious. Service was fine. Restaurant is bright & airy with plenty of tables & booths. Will definitely return when next in the area.

Hole in the wall. You walk in doubtful of how well the food is, and to your surprise, you will be…read moreblown away by the offerings. We had x2 chicken kebabs Baba gahnouj and hummus. So delicious. Service is alright, you just order at an iPad at the counter.

Home made Mediterranean food a lot more selection than CAVA which I also like. We had the…read morevegetarian sampler platter and the chicken kabobs both were delicious.

Forget Cava, or Mezeh this is IT. I wish there was one near me up north…read more The food is fresh, and you can add whatever you would like. I love the falafel which can be hit or miss- taste, and texture was on point. A good variety of sauces or sides too. They even have beer! We came by here on our way to UVA hospital and were pleased with how fast and clean this place is. Their service was outstanding, the employees were friendly and personable. Will be coming through to support again for sure. Made good leftovers as well given the portion sizes

Great place to grab a bite. The staff is amazingly friendly and will walk you through the options…read more We almost weren't sure where to start. I ended up with the loaded fries and wrap with beef. The fries were delicious and though they're truly loaded, it's all balanced really well. It's a large order and enough to easily split with two people. The wrap is a good size and prices are good.

Friendly service. There was a slight language barrier; nothing hand language couldn't fix. They…read morehave a nice fresh produce section with items you don't find in regular grocery stores. Parking lot is a bit tricky. I recommend backing in to get out easier. Store is clean and they have fresh bread.

Very friendly owner. We will pass by here every time we will go to the PNC Arena to watch a…read moreconcert. It's a smaller store but they also have food that you can purchase and eat at the store.

everything is delicious. everyone who works there is friendly. one of my, if not my, favorite spots…read morein roanoke.

Wow, best we've ever had. If you like All the options of middle eastern street food: gyros,…read morefalafel, baklavas, hummus, falafel, shawarma, and kebabs, as well as salads like fattoush and tabbouleh, Baba ghanoush, dolmades and mansf. I've never seen such a wide variety of baklava The numerous options for spices and condiments was awesome to cover everyone's individual tastes In a nutshell, if you've never tried this style of food this would be a great introduction. ALL the ingredients are fresh! Portions are generous and the pricing is reasonable So give it a try and report back. We were in town visiting from west coast. I've eaten at several restaurants that serve this style of food. None compare

The food was delicious and the service was great despite me going 30 minutes before closing. I got…read moretakeout but I will definitely be returning for dine-in because the atmosphere was amazing as well. Would 100% recommen.

They have a very good place to eat. Even with your family you would like to visit this area…read more Service was nice and prompt. I liked the food as well. They have some well curated afghan dishes. I went for their buffet and liked it a lot. They have fruits, mix salads and dressings. Lots of chicken and lamb items and afghan rice was flavorful. The sweet items there was very good as well with good smell, light and not very sweet.