Nice staff, the food is actually really good too! I was a bit reluctant to try the food as just…read morewasn't sure seeing how it resembled a fast food place. I am glad I decided to take a chance, fair prices, fast service, friendly people, all good things for me. If you are in the area and enjoy this kind of food it's well worth stopping in.

Hands down the best lamb shawarma I've ever had. Shawarma…read moreTo-Go absolutely nailed it. The lamb was cooked to perfection -- tender, juicy, and packed with flavor -- and every single bite tasted incredibly fresh. The pickled veggies had the perfect tang, the salad was crisp and bright, and the sauces... wow. Impeccable. Balanced, bold, and clearly made with care. This is the kind of meal where you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even finished your plate. If you care about real, fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked meat, this place is a must.

If you're looking for some good Mediterranean food in Memphis, look no further! The staff were…read moresuper nice and patient ordering on my first visit, they recommended some great dishes. The food was well seasoned, hot, and cooked by some amazing chefs! Really enjoyed the Chicken Shawarma combo and seasoned fries! Highly recommend.

I don't know if this is a hidden gem or if I'm just late to the party. This place was AMAZING. I…read morehad the lamb. The kids had a pizza and wings and I don't remember my brother had but everything we had was good. The staff was very helpful in decision-making as we all wanted a little bit of everything. Everything looked good bathrooms were clean. I just can't wait to tell more people about this place.

Best gyro in Memphis! Always have to get one when in the area. Always fresh and can't go wrong with…read morea $10 sandwich. Outstanding quality for the price. Great spot

Still great after all these years! one of the last few remaining mom and pop shops in memphis after…read moreall the covid closures, rent rice hikes and other such nonsense pushing the small business out. Glad castle is still here!

Today was cold and I really wanted something warm and soothing. I asked what kind of soup they had…read moreand was told it's lentil soup. I ordered the bowl which came with fresh bread. I was a little leary at first bc it's so thick- not soupy at all but that first bite was magical. Creamy, flavorful, and comforting soup! You really just can't go wrong with anything here.

Great food that should keep you coming back for more. Good to see that they have refreshed their…read moremenu and now are offering some additional items, such as the Kefta Burger (for kids), bowls and other nontraditional items. Fountain drink dispenser seems to be permanently Out Of Service with the other alternative being a $2.43 can of soda, ouch. Prices are in high side, but you do get what you pay for. The tipping point for me was when I was up charged for additional Tzatziki sauce on a $12 pita gyro. It's good, but I don't know if it is "that good." Going to have to rethink my continuing patronage.

Picked up some great food for dinner!!! The flavors were great as were the portion sizes. We tried…read morea combination of things again some new and some tried and true. My sis and I are fans of falafel. The plate came with a bit of hummus but we ordered more separately and are so glad we did! The hummus tasted so good we couldn't stop eating it! They put a little sumac in it and the tweak in the taste really grabbed all of us. Mom liked the falafel so much she wanted to understand what all was in it! We decided to try the fish fahsah and wow were we glad we did! We all agreed this is a must have on the menu for us, though we also want to try the lam version. It had such an incredible combination of flavors! We always like the kabobs and went for the chicken again. The plate includes chicken, rice, pickled vegetables and yogurt. We ordered to go, service as always was great.

Looking for some good Mediterranean food just north of Memphis? Look no further! Balqees is a…read morelittle hole in the wall restaurant in the back of (not the nicest) shopping complex but don't let that deter you. Lots of options for parking and you can do a little shopping if you need any of the other shops in the complex! Service is great, the staff was very friendly. I was offered complimentary hot tea upon arrival and even got complimentary lamb broth soup and a small (but delicious!) salad with cucumber, lettuce, tomato with my entree. My first time there I ordered the half grilled chicken plate and hummus. The hummus arrived first and was beautifully plated and came with a huge piece of homemade and FRESH bread. Hummus was delicious and the bread was warm and cozy. The half chicken plate came out and let me tell you, I ate that food for the next three days. It was just little ol' me with a giant half chicken, probably a pint of rice, and a salad of veggies. It was soooooooo good. I love taking a bite of hummus with some rice and some chicken. It makes my heart happy. The next time I went I ordered the chicken kabob plate to try to scale it down. The kabob plate didn't come with the soup and salad, but that was okay because it was still a ton of food! Ten pieces of grilled chicken, a huge serving of rice, and some veggies on the side. I can't wait to eat it for the next few days. This place is easy, right off Perkins exit of the 40, lots of parking, and you can sit by yourself and have a nice long lunch. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing place on the inside, but when the food tastes like it does it doesn't even matter. Bonus it's right next to a cozy Yemeni coffee shop and a Mediterranean grocery store.

Tried Shawarma King for the first time and was quite surprised by the size of the location. I was…read moreexpecting a small store front location for takeout with maybe a few tables, but this is place is sizable at best. It can be rented out for events and it has the trimmings for your instagramable pics. The food was delicious! I had the lentil soup and it had really great flavor and comes with flat bread. I also had the fried potatoes appetizer with the garlic sauce and a lamb gyro. Everything was really good but that lentil soup stole the show for me.

Beautiful restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious. The hummus was so creamy. The baba ganoush…read morewas smoky and very eggplant forward, just like it should be. Everything we ate we both said that it was the best we had ever had. The filling in the grape leaves was the most delicious and flavorful. Garlic potatoes were chef's kiss. Our server was super nice and ready to answer any questions we had. We are already making plans to come back.

Halal Boyz absolutely saved me during Lent! I was so happy to find that they have plenty of…read moredelicious vegetarian and pescatarian options, so I never felt like I was missing out. The rice and white sauce are seriously addictive I could eat them every day! The portions are also huge, so you definitely get the most bang for your buck. It's one of those places where you leave full and already thinking about your next visit. Whenever I'm craving Mediterranean or even those warm, comforting Indian-inspired flavors, this is my go-to spot. Great food, generous portions, and consistently satisfying. Highly recommend!

It was our first time dining here. The food was very good, and the staff was very friendly. I…read moreordered the lamb and chicken platter with lettuce, tomato, cucumbers and tzatziki. The place was very clean. I will definitely be back.

Food was very fresh and tasty. I had a hummus bowl with chicken. The pita came warm and soft…read more Perfect for scooping up the hummus bowl. The garlic space was divine -- more of a fluffy dip really. The mint lemonade was ZESTY! A bit too sweet for my taste, but incredibly refreshing. And the price seemed reasonable to me.

I tried both the chicken gyro and chicken rice bowl. They absolutely nailed the flavors. The…read morechicken gyro was fantastic, the pita bread is soft, warm and fresh. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, juicy and packed tight with fresh toppings and crisp veggies. The tzatziki sauce tied it altogether without making it soggy. I rated this entree 8 out of 10. The chicken rice bowl is an absolute sleepee hit. The rice is incredibly fragrant and fluffy serving as the perfect base for the generous portion of savory chicken. My wife rated this entree a 9 out of 10.