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.

Stopped here on accident but was pleasantly surprised with the food. We had the lamb and beef…read moreshawarma wrap, chicken shawarma platter and the chicken quesadilla. All freshly made and great flavors, don't forget the garlic sauce (it's a must!)! The service was ok, I got a bit frustrated they made the order to go when we wanted to eat in. The lady at the counter didn't understand the menu enough to answer questions without pointing to a photo. The bathrooms need to be cleaned. Still, I'd eat here again, just take it to go.

Chicken shawarma platter is the BEST in the city! They definitely use spices when cooking. And…read moretheir garlic sauce is the best! The lamb and beef are delicious as well. If I could eat here everyday I would! You will not be disappointed at all! Yummy!

Great food. Great service. Nice ambiance. Thank you (shkran) for teaching me Arabic. Clean…read morerestrooms.

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!

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.

I've eaten here a half a dozen times. First review. Let me just say the guys that run the kitchen…read moreand the guy who runs the show, probably the owner, They're the best. Spaghetti and meat sauce tonight. I've had the Elfo special and a few others. They're all top-notch. Nine out of 10. I'm an Italian food enthusiast. I've eaten it all over Memphis and other towns. Some of the best I've had right here. The meat sauce tonight was unbelievable. Big chunks of Italian sausage. Really can't say enough about this place. If you haven't tried it place an order tonight.

My family recently tried this place for the first time…read more This is a takeout only restaurant. There is no seating. We ordered the Miss Mary's Salad, Garlic Bread, one dozen Toasted Raviolis, and Ricotta Stuffed Shells. We were quite pleased with our meal. The salad even had delicious gorgonzola cheese sprinkled throughout it. The dipping sauce with the Raviolis was spot on. The Ricotta Stuffed Shells were perfectly balanced and creamy. We ordered the family sized dinner, so we'll have delicious leftovers for a few days. Service was incredibly quick, but we put in our order about an hour prior to the traditional dinner rush. A solid four stars. We plan on returning again to try other menu offerings!

10 out of 10 highly recommend! My husband and I visited this restaurant after deciding that we…read morewanted some Mediterranean food. It was out of our way however we could not find anything else in the area that we wanted to eat. When we first arrived, we were seated within five minutes, and there was no long wait. The food was hot and plentiful! Definitely will return!

Ali Baba is a fantastic Middle Eastern restaurant. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is…read morecool. There's usually some Persian music playing and drifts of hookah smoke in the evening. The meat is high quality, and the rice is cooked to perfection. The service is on point. When I eat there, I know I'll get a satisfying experience. The price is a bit high, but worth it when you have money to spare. Excellent restaurant.