Absolutely delicious, and huge portions…read more I got the vegetarian qorma, which is a vegetable stew. It was nicely flavored, with a good amount of spice. The liquid in the stew went nicely with the Afghan rice, which had saffron, carrots, and raisins. The chicken kabobs were also nicely roasted, not too dry. Interior was pleasant, and folks are able to have a nice chat in a fairly laid-back environment. Great place!

Kabul house provides an exceptional dining experience that beautifully captures the essence of…read moreAfghan hospitality and cuisine. The atmosphere is stylish and welcoming. The Afghan rice is aromatic and fluffy--often topped with carrots and raisins--providing the perfect base for the savory meats and chutneys.

I accidentally ordered from the wrong Jarasa Kabob location. Who knew there was more than one?!…read more The team at the Skokie location quickly made my meal at no additional cost, and it's my understanding they gave the other location order away for free. What great customer service! Such wonderful staff. Great experience.

Always a fan of Jarasa when we're in Skokie. The bowls are the way to go if you want a lot of food…read moreat a good price. Only complaint is sometimes they can wnd up watery if they don't dry the lettuce. The rice and kabob is also good, I eapecially like their yellow rice.

I love Pita Inn. They have great food and ambiance, and the prices are also very fair…read more However, this review is to give a shoutout to one of the staff members at their Skokie location, Latif. That man keeps that restaurant spotless. He works so hard, so fast, but does his work exquisitely. I hope owner can reward him in some way, that dude goes above and beyond. On top of that he is always pleasant, chatty and has a great relationship with many customers. 10/10 for brother Latif.

I've had, oh, I don't know... probably 50 falafel sandwiches from Pita Inn at this point. Or maybe…read more100? No idea. DoorDash, call ahead, order at the counter, it's all a blur. All I know is that when it comes to falafel, Pita Inn is where I'm headed. I've had a falafel addiction since I was a wee lad. It calls to me. The crisp shell. The moist and not-too-dense insides. Seasoning balanced on a knife's edge. I'm salivating. Falafel, calling my name. There are different approaches to falafel, I know, but Pita Inn lines it up exactly how I like it. Skokie has a plethora of Middle Eastern eateries, and while I have no idea why that is, I'm not mad at piles of falafel on every block. For awhile I was motivated to try other falafel spots. But why? What am I doing? Pita Inn cooks those golden spheres to perfection. And then on top of that, they bring in the accoutrements for backup. The hot sauce. The endless raw onions with sumac. Piles of pickled turnips. They just do it. Then, when I think it's over, they knock me out with a flawless lentil soup and a plant-based kabob made with charbroiled Impossible meat. I give up. Pita Inn, just keep my card on file. I'm not going anywhere else. Take my money. You win.

Mediteranean food is one of favorite foods & both my sister & I had Larsa's Mediteranean bookmarked…read morefor awhile so when my sister suggested lunch. I said Larsa's? And wala here we are. Now I have eaten at a lot of Mediteranean restaurants over the years & just like every other food type there are some great place, good places & mediocre places. Larsa's definitely rates in the great range. Their food is delicious. In the past people, myself included used Pita Inn as a benchmark, but that's mainly because in the beginning there wasn't much to compare to. I have been trying different Mediteranean restaurants and Larsa's left PI in the rear view mirror. You can't even begin to compare the food at Larsa's to the former as the ingredients and flavors are far superior. Sure the cost is a little more, but there is absolutely no comparison as Larsa's food is far superior everything is made individually and not an assembly line production We started with a cup of lentil soup. I was like a starving animal savoring every bit of that soup. I should have gotten a bowl as it was delicious. Our server Nadia also brought out a regular serving of the jalapeño & cilantro hummus served w/warm thin pita bread. OMG this was like heaven. My sister mentioned that she could make a meal out just the hummus and the pita and I agree. Next we had the Fatoush Salad this has crispy pita crust, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, green peppers w/a dressing with olive oil, lemon & sumac. This was just ok, but I liked the crispy pita bread it added a nice crunch. We split a combo platter as the portion size is very generous. This dish comes w/chicken kabobs, beef kifta, beef shawarma, red onions, tomatoes slices & basmati long grain rice. The kifta & chicken kabobs were both very tasty, it they were a little dry. The beef shawarma was cooked & seasoned perfectly as the pieces just melted in my mouth. Every once in awhile our server Nadia came by and was very helpful in telling us about dishes we had questions about. She was super cool and friendly. There was another server that was also very helpful, but we didn't catch her name. Sometimes you go to a restaurant that everyone raves about and you think ehhh what the big deal, but this isn't the case w/Larsa's. I will definitely be back again. Thanks for the heads up Yelpies you picked a winner.

What a great find this place is. Unassuming, yet much better food and nicer ambience than the…read moreMiddle Eastern fast food places across Dempster to the east. Affordable prices. And they do a brisk takeout business if you're in a hurry. The service is cordial-to-friendly if you dine in. Their tabbouleh is a cut above everyone else's (even Pita Inn's), and while their regular hummus is very good, the cilantro jalapeño hummus is out of this world. Their falafel is also very tasty. Have heard good things about their sandwiches, as well. Was glad to see Larsa's staying open through the pandemic. Definitely worth a try!

The glory days of Reza's os certainly over. Only the lamb kabob was good, but still average. The…read moreportions are huge, the Shirazi salad was just a mix of cucumber onions and tomato with no real flavor. The soup was canned tomatoes, or at least tasted like canned soup. Service was good. Ambiance is okay, we were the only customers during a busy hour! A bit strange. I'd still say try this place but don't go out of your way thinking that this is best Persian food, it no longer is.

This place has been around for a very long time and it used to be an absolutely fantastic Persian…read morerestaurant. Sadly, after the owners son took over, it has gone steadily downhill. In fact, the way it's going, it might be out of business soon. Seems like everything is falling apart... The chairs, the tables, the serving utensils . Nothing appears to be maintained.. it seems like they are also cutting corners with the buffet. I wish I could rate it higher, but it's extremely disappointing as this used to be a must go to place when visiting Chicago . When I asked the manager what happened, he just pointed to the picture of the owner on the wall, and said that he's no longer involved in the day-to-day operations. They used to have other locations that have since shut down so now the main one is in Andersonville. I'm not planning to go there ever again !

Very good food I ordeeed a salad and my daughter had grilled shrimp and mint tea was very good…read morequiet and clean atmosphere and service wonderful please go there in person fresh food very nice manager to server you at your table I would recommend this place over and over again No pictures food was too good forgot

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and the restaurant was empty. It's a pay at the kiosk and seat…read moreyourself service. The whole meal with 2 water bottles & a mango lassi was $58. The portion size is decent and the babaghanoush was large! The flavors were good and the portion size filling. There wasn't anything that wowed me based on what I ordered. I would come back again for their lunch entree special on weekdays because if the sizes are this big with lower prices then I think I found a great affordable spot in Skokie. Also want to note that they have really nice bathrooms!

The falafel was good, as was the hummus. Fries were great,…read morebetter than expected. Beef Shawarma was great. Chicken was a little dry. Service was super friendly. She was extremely nice and obviously cares. Restaurant was fairly empty, but we went early. Comfortable and tables weren't on top of each other.

We dined at this restaurant on Saturday with my parents, and the experience was truly delightful…read more The food was exceptionally tasty, showcasing authentic homemade flavors. We ordered the Tikka Beef and Chicken Kabob dinner, both of which were outstanding. The rice was particularly enjoyable, and the Baba ghanoush was equally impressive. Our waitress provided warm and attentive service, enhancing our visit. We look forward to returning soon. Sam

Came here for a quick lunch when I was nearby one afternoon and now I come back whenever I'm in the…read moreneighborhood. Incredible chicken shawarma, gyros, and lentil soup (haven't ordered the rest of the menu but I'm sure it's great). The service is always great and there's usually complimentary hot tea while I'm waiting for my order.

Delicious food. Well-priced and generous portions. Love the beef kabob patter and the lentil soup…read moreis to die for. Friendly ownership as well Easy parking.