Wish I could give this place 10 stars! By far no joke the best food I have ever had delivered to…read moreme. I'm usually a regular at Aladin Eatery, Salonikas or Saleems but Halal has just taken over the number one spot. The chicken and lambo combo is absolutely stellar and the white sauce is like a drug lol. The meat was super seasoned and very tender. The chicken was more of like pulled chicken (which I prefer) and was also super flavorful. WARNING! Be careful with the hot sauce they have because it is the real deal. I will be ordering from them at least once a week now.

So so glad there is the NY-feeling if a halal cart serving chicken over rice. The people there were…read moreexcited to be in Pittsburgh and excited to share their food. Got my chicken over rice and it was absolutely delicious! For those who are interested, it is meat cooked served with rice, pita, and a side of salad. The white sauce and the hot sauce is a must! The price is very reasonable and comes with a drink. I would say this is a new gem in the Oakland area. I cannot wait to go back again. They also have a variety of other options too. Must try!!

Went back here for a weekday takeout lunch during work, which is only a short walk away. Quick…read moreservice and no wait. I got the falafel rice bowl, which was ginormous. Left me not needing much food for the rest of the day! The falafels were very dense and yummy. The bowl had a bit of salad, hummus, and some chick peas mixed in. All tasty though I think they could stand to use a bit less of the orange sauce that covered much of the bowl. The shop is small with no seating, so it's best for takeout. Luckily it was a nice day and Schenley Plaza is not too far away. Make sure to ask for napkins, which they forgot for my lunch.

I got the Casablanca and hummus delivered. The Casablanca is one of my favorite pizzas (5/5)! It's…read moregot a very unique flavor; the almonds give it a nice crunch, the dates a touch of sweetness, and the Moroccan spicy pepper sauce a little kick. I got the 16 inch, which was massive, especially for the price. The hummus was good (4/5) but a little runny. The pita was great (4.5/5); it was nice and thick but still soft. Overall, the food was great! I am excited to try some of the other pizzas, kebabs, and other items! The food got here 45 minutes before it was supposed too, which was a little inconvenient but better than 45 minutes late. The driver was very nice and polite and let me know he dropped it off and asked what I wanted him to do since I was not home.

One of my favorite spots for lunch in Oakland, with a central location in Schenley Plaza. The line…read moreis never too long and the food is ready quickly. Lots of nice places nearby to sit outside on a warm day. Based on a customer I overheard on a recent visit, they also offer order-ahead if you're in a hurry. Their shawarma wraps are just the right size for lunch (and also under $10). They offer several sides; I've tried the hummus (not too salty, like many hummuses, but a touch bland) and grape leaf wraps (large portion). One time I upgraded my wrap to a platter with rice and pita and it was way too much food (a mountain of rice). I've seen their platters with fries instead of rice and they are also ginormous due to the mountain of fries.

Beef shawarma on pita was amazing! So delicious will definitely be back. The tabbouleh was lacking…read morea little bit, quite bland even with extra lemon, maybe needs more salt or some sumac.

Because they're located in Oakland they keep late hours for the college kids. Most nights they…read moredon't close until 2 a.m. That was always a bonus for us when we'd want their food later in the evening. Most times we'd walk over from Bloomfield. Sometimes not. Everything I've ever had was freshly made with the best ingredients. I love the chicken and rice platter. My boyfriend always got a gyro. They also have things like burgers, fries, and cheesesteak but I've never tried. Always fast & friendly service.

Takeout from Shah's was delicious. I was not expecting the hot sauce in the kofta kebab to be as…read morespicy as it was but it was sooo good and flavorful. The rice was excellent too and everything traveled well which was great. I will definitely order from them again!

Nice find. Some items on the menu were better than others, but the overall quality was very good…read more We ordered takeout, and the online ordering process was fairly straightforward (though it didn't accept PayPal or Apple Pay). The space is tiny and unassuming, and the restaurant seems to be a family run operation. The interior is much more nicely kept than you might guess based on the outside of the building. The staff were very friendly, and all of our food was well packaged. I strongly suggest taking a look at the "Persian Cuisine" section of the menu; in many cases, that section is more interesting than the Turkish grill. In terms of food, things ranged from excellent to pretty good. The hummus was good and nicely textured, but not exceptional. The kashke ve bademjan was excellent, particularly when paired with the nicely toasted flatbread it arrived with. The Mediterranean salad and Tabouli salad were both nicely done, with a nice level of lemon acidity and some shredded cheese on the side. The veggie kebap was fine, but generally flat in flavor: it really needed some of the sides and some hot sauce to fill things out. The red lentil soup was simple with a subtle spicing but ultimately deeply flavorful. The ash reshteh (noodle soup with beans and spinach) was generally good but would have benefited from toppings that would have probably been provided in a dine-in environment. All told, this was a nice little establishment with some excellent Mediterranean and Persian style cuisine. They seem to churn out some high quality food from what seems like a very small kitchen. I could imagine eating in or ordering takeout, but note that the interior space is fairly small with a limited capacity.

Deceptive menu pics and descriptions + nothing Turkish here and it is unreasonably expensive for…read morewhat you get: --Unlike the menu claims, what they serve as Adana Kebab is NOT lamb + flavor was not remotely Turkish. Not authentic at all. -- What they call Turkish rice can't even be called decent rice -- Persian menu items however were good -- Lentil soup was a good soup but it was not an authentic lentil soup at all. Don't expect the traditional flavor -- Unlike the pics, salad mix in your Adana will arrive in a tiny, disposable clear plastic -- You will eat at tables covered with sticky, clear nylon table "cloths" -- Your water will be served in disposable plastic cups -- Your food will be served in acrylic-plastic cups, including the hot soup -- Now the value: Soup is $10, Adana is $22, Kobideh is $25, a cup of Cay / hot tea is $3.50 (almost all Persian/Turkish restaurants serve this as a complimentary item -- Lastly they will charge you an extra 3% for paying by card Decision is yours... We will not go there again.

A true Pittsburgh institution. Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in all of this city. And,…read morethat's saying a lot considering what a foodie town the Steel City has become. In all of the years they have been in business (family owned since 1972), the quality and service has never waivered. I am an absolute nutter for Mediterranean food, specifically Syrian. The food is 100% legit, authentic. Made with love, care, & pride. My goodness that tabooli is INCREDIBLE! All fresh ingredients, all the time. Just the right amount of lemon so it doesn't overpower the rest of the flavors. The spinach & lentil soup reminds me of an old boyfriend's Sitty's kitchen. Her soup was the best and the stuff you get at Ali Baba is nearly identical. Kebab dinner platters and grape leaves are fantastic. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, check out North Oakland and this little gem. It's off the beaten path and not touristy but the food is solid and delicious.

This place has been reliably great since 1974 at least, one or two remodelings ago, when some…read moreseniors were playing backgammon at the bar for hours. Nowadays it's reliably great food. Their baba ghanooj is unbeatable, and I've truly enjoyed discovering new corners of their menu.

I remember when this place first opened! This little Mediterranean eatery in Lawrenceville was…read more(still is!) a great addition to the area. While Pita My Shawarma serves a limited menu, and doesn't have a ton of seating options, it makes up for those things by serving up flavorful meals. They serve shawarma, salads, and classic dips made with hummus or baba ganoush. They also serve fries, which reaaaaaaally tempted me last time I stopped by...but my coworker only ordered a salad, so I followed her lead. She kept hers completely vegetarian by topping it with falafel, while I opted for chicken. Our meals were prepped and brought out to us quickly, which we appreciated since we knew we had to go back to the office in a reasonable amount of time. It was a bright but cool fall day outside, so we opted to sit indoors and enjoy the sun through the large front windows. I'd definitely come here again...and next time I'm getting fries!

Randomly found this spot while driving around and thought the store had a catchy name. Finally…read moredecided to try this spot and omg! My wife is addicted to this place now. We have order from here through Uber Eats a LOT! Got the chicken shawarma rice bowl and chicken shawarma! The bowl is DEFINITELY filling! This is the closet to the real shawarma I've tried. Love the pickles they put in there! Ooooo and if you like garlic like really really like garlic they have a nice strong garlic sauce they put in the food! Will definitely be back! If you are a shawarma fan you should try this place! Haven't tried the other items but will be back for those!

My moussaka was wonderful and creamy. The lamb dinner was okay. The falafel was tasty. The ambiance…read morewas just okay. We went on a Tuesday evening and there was only one server but they did a great job handling the dinner rush. The walnut baklava was the best I've ever had! Theres a pay parking lot a storefront down from this place. Great place to eat before going to City Theater!

I stopped by here a couple of Monday's ago with my wife for lunch. We happened to be out for the…read moremorning and so I fired up Yelp looking for a place to eat and we decided on Kassab's. This restaurant is located right on E Carson St in the South side. Whenever we entered the restaurant at shortly before noon, we were the only patrons there. As you would expect then we were promptly greeted and given our choice of tables. The inside of this restaurant had a number of tables, murals on the exposed brick wall, a bar and then a display case for some of their baked goods. For lunch on this day I decided to go with the moussaka while my wife went with the falafel sandwich. Since I had ordered an entree, I got a salad while my wife did not and that came out first. It consisted of some heavily dressed lettuce and then a couple of slices of both tomatoes and cucumbers. The dressing had a slight mint flavor which I enjoyed and was refreshing on the salad. I also enjoyed how heavily dressed it was but can imagine others who would not. Once I had finished with the salad the rest of our food came out. My moussaka ended up being decent and I really enjoyed the bechamel on the top. Then while I liked both the meat and eggplant, I wish that there had been a bit of a thicker layer of each as most of the moussaka ended up being bechamel and potato. My wife enjoyed her falafel pita with her favorite part being the crunchy falafel. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. It has been a long time since I have had moussaka and so it definitely hit the spot for me and I would be interested in trying more of their food in the future.

I went here for lunch with my work and the place was pretty empty. Can't really say much about the…read morestaff because they just take your order but don't serve the food to you. it did take very long time to get the food so if you are in time crunch, I wouldn't recommend going here.

Mmmmmmmmm!! I love this place!! Their gyros and stuff grape…read moreleaves are amazing. It's hard to find a great gyro in Pittsburgh. Growing up in southside I compare every gyro to the famous shop everyone knows from the southside. So living a cross the river and finding this gyros melts my mouth. Try it. You will love it

4.5 stars. Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine opened in 2013 and serves Turkish cuisine for lunch,…read moredinner, and special events. The menu lists many meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, and the chefs can accommodate customers on gluten-free and vegan diets. Examples of menu items are lentil soup, babaghanoush, falafel, shepherd salad, lamb chops, many kebabs, sea bass, sautés, house-made desserts such as baklava, and non-alcoholic beverages. My husband and I ate one lunch here. Indoor and covered outdoor seating was available. The employees promptly greeted and seated us, and I appreciated that they recommended specific menu items to help me choose. After a reasonable wait, the foods were brought to our table. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Grilled Shrimp - 5 stars - Several large, juicy shrimp were on skewers and had been perfectly cooked. Sides were mixed vegetables and a mix of rice and bulgur. Chicken Shish Kebab - 4 stars - The chunks of chicken were large and juicy and had a mild seasoning. On the side was rice pilav. Turkish Tea - 4.5 stars - This black tea was a good size and was served hot. Packets of sweeteners were available. The total price was $55 plus tax and tip.

Even though Pittsburgh is pretty cosmopolitan, this was apparently the first Turkish restaurant in…read moreDowntown Pittsburgh when it opened in 2013. It didn't surprise me when I entered the premises because it had an old school ambiance with chandeliers, white tablecloths, and personalized plates. Given how chilly it was outside, I didn't have any trouble getting a table without a reservation. It was a matter of moments after I ordered when a basket of presumably Turkish bread arrived with a house tapenade made with olives, walnuts, and olive oil (Photo 8). That was delicious and the bread provided a soft, absorbent vessel. For an appetizer, I went with the $11 Grilled Veggies which was a generous plate of zucchini, eggplant, onions, leeks, green & red peppers, carrots, and tomatoes. The flavors were enhanced by a marinade of herbs and balsamic glaze (Photo 9). It stretched into a side dish for my entree, the $35 Grilled Lamb Chops Kebab. Four plump, tender ones came with an order along with a side salad and a scoop of rice (Photo 7). I thought all the food was pretty good with the tapenade and lamb chops the standouts. I'd come back should Pittsburgh call my name again. FOOD - 4 stars...Turkish delights, hearty portions AMBIANCE - 4 stars...old school and refined SERVICE - 3.5 stars...very quick, little interaction TOTAL - 4 stars...go Mediterranean in downtown RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/el8ZxqDEGE