What an awesome experience here on a short layover in Chicago. Just a few blocks from my daughter's apartment in Jefferson Park. We walked over and had some amazing food and service. I had the beef shawarma "Arabic style" with fries. It was so good I will definitely be returning here on our next visit to Chicago. read more

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Was driving through the hood and decided to grab carryout for dinner. A couple friends were stopping by and Mediterranean fit our dinner needs. We split chicken shawarma sandwich, lamb kabob sandwich and a small hummus with beef shawarma (requested they add this on). The shop provided two pita breads for the hummus. The lamb kabob was out of this world. Meat was juicy and condiments within wrap worked. Unfortunately the other items were mediocre. I waited in the shop as they put together my food. It's exasperating how the shredded chicken and beef were both overcooked and dry. Then the hummus which was lacking flavor. Tahini and lemon juice weren't properly incorporated. read more

I really wanted to like this place because there are some good things about it. However, the meat portions were quite small, and the meat itself was served cold rather than freshly sliced from the spit, which was disappointing. Another area that needs improvement is the beverage setup. Not having a fountain drink station feels outdated, and getting water from a jar with a shared ice bucket did not leave the best impression from a cleanliness standpoint. That said, the rest of the food and overall experience were fairly decent. If the restaurant increased the meat portions slightly, served the meat hotter and fresher, and upgraded the drink station, I would definitely consider coming back. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Jefferson Park - The water area smh get Fountain Drinks!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time visit for a carry out order and I'm pleasantly impressed. I had time-sensitive errands scheduled and had to split my 10-mile walk into two parts yesterday. This tasty, high-protein and high-carb dinner saved the day and perfectly fueled the second half of my walk. The restaurant itself was clean and organized, with all the food arranged right at the counter for quick serving. The service was wonderful. The men working the counter were incredibly welcoming and generously let me sample a few items before I finalized my order. The Lentil soup was delicious. The baba ghanouj and hummus were both incredibly creamy, savory, and freshly made (daily). They are perfect, healthy dipping options for the weekly Pyrex of raw veggies (cauliflower, carrots, etc ) I keep ready to eat at home. The Chicken Shawarma bowl was loaded with chicken, yellow rice, parsley, onions, and a side of cucumber yogurt salad. It was very flavorful, perfectly seasoned without being overwhelming, and the portion size was easily large enough for two people. If you are seeking a healthy, protein packed, nutrient-dense meal with the speed of a fast-food restaurant, this is an excellent choice. I will definitely be back! read more

Jarasa Kabob - Jefferson Park - Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Lentil Soup, Cucumber Yogurt Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid food, great prices. Can't go wrong. I typically just get the arabi shawarma, which comes with fries pickles n turnips and a sliced up beef or chicken wrap and a drink. Can't go wrong, latina lady at the counter is also very nice vs the dude they used to have that never smiled lol. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Jefferson Park - Arabi Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! I KEPT forgetting to post about this place, but I went 3 times in their first opening week. The food is THAT good and I think it's a perfect addition to the neighborhood. Sometimes they give little lentil soup samples too. The owners are nice and welcoming. They cleaned it up nice from what it was before and lots of seating. They have some awesome lunch specials as well during the week that are great must have deals! read more

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Fast Mediterranean food. We were in the area and needed to grab some lunch. My husband wanted something light, like a bowl or salad. We ordered at the register and selected our non-alcoholic drinks at the nearby cooler. For food I opted for the chicken Shawarma wrap with a side of French fries. Our food was delivered to our table in a timely manner. The fries were hot and plentiful. My food was good but not great. I felt like the chicken lacked flavor. My husband bowl was ok but it was lacking in chicken. It needed one more chicken kabobs. Overall the place is good and I would try it again if in the area. read more

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Decided to try this restaurant out as we were in the area. Good Mediterranean food with a lot of options. The restaurant was busy, which is always a good sign. I got the chicken kebab salad with humus and tzatziki. The salad was delicious, I just wish that they had a few more pieces of chicken. All in all ,it was a good experience. read more

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My wife and I have been enjoying Mediterranean type foods and decided to give this place a try. It is very bright inside and clean. It is big enough for groups. You order at the counter and sit anywhere you like. We ordered the Arabic style chicken and steak shawarma. The wrap is thin and crispy. The meat is tender and juicy. All the mixed pickled vegetables tasted the same. Their coleslaw did not taste like your typical coleslaw and I did not mind it. The garlic and tahini sauces paired well with both wraps. I also ate my fries with them. For my drink I got one that tasted like cherry and it was too sweet. I will be bringing friends and family over so we can try a variety of dishes. Pro tip- bring cash, otherwise the transaction fee is like 4% I believe. read more

The good: The service was great. The lamb kabobs were delicious. The rice was good. The portions are large so the leftovers can be a second meal. The not-so-good: The falafel needs salt and seasoning. The pita wasn't very fresh. The chicken shawarma was dry. Please, please come up with a new hot sauce! The hot sauce makes or breaks a place for me and I would love one with a lot more flavor and heat! read more

New business alert!!!!! What a totally a vibrant and busy place! It's a good thing when you see the hustle and bustle. Located in beautiful Jefferson Park on the corner of Milwaukee and Foster. They share the lot with Firestone but everyone in that lot was there for them. I had the pleasure meeting one of owners Rawan and she was working helping getting out the many orders. It's that hard work we respect and love. Customer service is phenomenal and top notch. Pricing is affordable without compromising the quality of the food. Food quality is 10 out of 10! My suggestion is to get the dinner combos and portion sizes are huge. Come hungry. As for food suggestions: I would do a chicken breast kabob and steak kabob mix and don't forget the lentil soup. Very clean place and the renovation turned this old place is something shiny and new. Congratulations on the success of this place, I am officially a customer for life!! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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Food very authentic and wonderful tasting. Lots of leftovers for home because we order almost every appetizer! read more

I ordered delivery from Jarasa Kabob, and it was awful. The smell of the chicken on the fries hit me like wet dog food the second I opened the bag. The taste? Somehow even worse -- greasy, bland, and flat-out inedible. Honestly, I wouldn't feed this to my dog, let alone pay for it again. Total waste of money. Save yourself the disappointment. read more

Excellent spot for some fresh Arabic kabobs. Fresh yummy sides too.. much much better than that other fast food place. Decent prices too. Will be back. read more

Had been anticipating visiting this place after it popped up in the neighborhood. The meats are made to order meaning it can take awhile for the food to be ready. The service is just really slow, they seemed kind of all over the place and unable to keep up with online and in person orders. The Arabic style chicken shawarma was tasty, I would come back for it again but the lamb kebab was a waste of money. (18 for the entree with sides) It wasn't really seasoned and felt dry. The yellow rice wasn't good, it was a little too plain for my taste. The tahini salad was meh. The spicy hummus was okay. If the service was a bit faster maybe I would consider going back. I thought it would be a bit more authentic and it felt like a chipotle version of middle eastern cuisine. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Jefferson Park - Lamb Kabob Entree with Yellow Rice and Tahini Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent healthy food. Ample parking. Friendly staff. Lunch specials are such a great deal!

So glad this place is in my neighborhood. The food is always good, the staff are very friendly, and inside is always clean. The hummus is best I've had and steak shawarma is always on point!! You cannot beat the lunch specials/prices and they give plenty of food. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Jefferson Park - Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Easy and fast and love that they have so many options. You can have a salad or get that wrap and fries. Everyone gets something they like.

This place is fire. Yummy, fresh and fast in a clean, no frills setting. Their lentil soup is so creamy and delicious. I always get a bowl with chicken breast kabob and love all the side items I get to choose and enjoy. Recommend for a quick and delicious meal. read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS!! I was just driving by, but this will be my new go to spot. Everything very fresh. Friendly staff and clean restaurant. Thank you traffic for letting me find this gem. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Jefferson Park - Chicken swarma bowl...absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! Everything very fresh. MUST TRY! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was delicious and fresh. The chicken was juicy, not dry. The rice was fluffy and tasty; I like the flavor of the spicy rice over both rice. The hummus was delicious, too! Which is a big plus.... All the sauces pair very well with each other and the combination on the plate. The falafel was not the best I've had, and I don't like that the pita bread, is store-bought. But other than that, customer service is there. Cleanliness are there. I definitely will come back to try the domas. read more

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The food is ALWAYS very good! The service is also very good! We ordered sandwiches today, kabob and soup! read more

Natalia, super nice best energy' welcomes every costumer with a huge smile & knows the menu... chef Francisco cooks your order to your liking. I like my food extra well done... Super nice friendly environment. read more

"Delicious kebabs and great service! The meat was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Portions were generous and everything tasted fresh. The garlic sauce was amazing too. Definitely one of the best kebab spots around!" read more

Food & service - both were excellent! The chicken kabobs were well seasoned & cooked to perfection. The order comes with choice of rice or chopped green salad, choice of 2 spreads & choice of 2 salads... Generous portions & all were DELICIOUS-10/10 recommend! ALWAYS order the lentil soup-Best. Soup. Ever. read more

1000000/10 is my honest opinion! don't miss out on the food here! The service is spectacular! The workers are so friendly and welcoming all the time. Not to mention that my kids who are picky eaters also enjoy the food! I will absolutely continue to eat here ALOT. read more

Finally Jeff Park has something new! The food was fresh and the soup sample they gave out was Delish! I know where I'll be getting some soup this winter when I get under the weather. Only feedback I'd have is to add some more meat to the wrap! I got the Steak kabob wrap and expected a little more meat. Very clean and ample booth space for a larger family. read more

They give you a sample of lentil soup when you walk in. Lentil soup never seemed appealing yo me, but once I tried it, I couldn't stop raving about how good it was! For our meal, we ordered kufta kabob, spicy chicken kabob, and steak kabob. We also got the baba ghanouj. When the food came out, we saw that the entrees had almonds sprinkled on it - our kids have tree nut allergies and we weren't aware that the dishes would have nuts on it. So we ordered some regular chicken kabobs instead for them and requested no nuts. They also threw in another kabob for us. Aside from this, we loved the kufta, the chicken, and the baba ghanouj! Excellent food and we will be back. Just be sure to mention any allergies read more

Love this place! Mohamed is the best! Get the lentil soup and feta fries with whatever you order. read more

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I will start by saying I am here at least 2 times per week. It is my go to when I want something fast and delicious. This place has never disappointed me. Even when the order gets mixed up, which has happened once or twice, the accidental food is brilliant. Seriously, if you like this type of food, this is the place to be. The food is amazing, the employees are great, the service is fast, and the everything is fresh. 15/10 would be back again, and again , and again. read more

Natalia was lovely and provided top notch accommodation for my nut allergy. She deserves the world and more. Not to mention, the food us bussin on my granny it is. read more

Food was great! Fresh and tasty. Generous portions. Service was great! Very polite. Clean restaurant! Plenty of parking. I'll definitely be coming back again and again. read more

This is such a lovely restaurant! The staff are extremely friendly. As we were waiting for our food to be done, they gave us a free lentil soup sample! It was delicious too. After observing their assembly process for the bowls, I can tell they put a lot of effort into preparation. It's clean as well. And, of course, the food tasted amazing and fresh. On top of that, we didn't eat in the restaurant, but it is beautiful in here!! Marble tables and all new furniture. It was literally sparkling inside. read more

The food is great. The atmosphere was fun. The atmosphere was fun. The employees were enthusiastic and polite. read more

I have been to Jarasa Kabob a few times, this review is long over due. This spot is wonderful the food is great. I have had several items on the menu. The chicken kabobs, mixed grill, chickpea salad, hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, the yellow rice, the spicy rice (super spicy) and the lentil soup. Everything is fresh the falafel were hot. They have specialty sodas, I had one that was pineapple. Over all a yummy meal! You are able to see the food being cooked behind the counter. The restaurant is super clean and brightly light and has cute lighting. The people are friendly and always ask if we need anything or how was our meal. This last time they brought our food out to us. I will be returning and this will be on my rotation of places to eat. read more

Decided to try this new spot where a legendary gyro place had been for years. Glad to see it's remodeled and cleaned up. Among other things we had the feta fries with chicken and garlic sauce. Amazing! The young lady at the counter was very helpful. Can't wait to go back and try more. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Jefferson Park - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fresh foods/flavor, big portions, reasonably priced! One bowl can be easily stretched out to two meals!

Ordered delivery, it came quickly, the order was accurate, and the food was amazing! Will absolutely be ordering again.

I really want to like this place but they are very difficult to order from. If I try by phone I get "hold please" and that's it. Phone is down and I hear the activity but they're not coming back. If I order online it's 50/50 ready. They also take quite a long time to make food, which is why I try ordering ahead of time. Last time I was in there the lady put the tin foil and parchment paper down for my order, which got caught in a draft, and blew to the floor. To my surprise, she picked it up off the floor and put it back on the counter. This is after I had ordered online 45 mins ago and had to wait for them to start making my food after I arrived. I thought, wow, you really don't want me to come here anymore. read more

Food was delicious and very fresh. The employee was super helpful with all my questions with their ordering process.