Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties

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Located in the reading terminal market, with lots of options to eat and such a fun atmosphere. We decided on Kamals and it was great, fast, and healthy. Also, the juices were so good and fresh! read more

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Keith H.

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Fast market food and smoothies with seating. Despite crowds owner(?) quick to help, upbeat and clear. Pretty much standard lamb and chicken scwarmer/ gyros of Turkish style. Quite special fruit smoothy. Located in middle of Reading Market competing with Greek equivalent and Phillies cheese cake place. So they have to be on their toes and they are. read more

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Joe R.

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Kamal's serves up tasty Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, including chicken and beef pitas or platters that come with rice, veggies, and a warm pita. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita and it was wonderful! The portion was generous (my photo only shows it cut in half), and it came packed with fresh veggie toppings. You can choose between hummus, tzatziki, or garlic sauce.. definitely go with the garlic sauce. It adds an incredible extra layer of flavor that really brings the whole dish together. Great place for a quick bite in the historical and busy Reading Terminal Market! read more

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Jen H.

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I can't speak for their food, but the smoothies are so good! I was walking around Reading Terminal Market looking for a smoothie/juice spot, and saw so many people lined up here getting a drink, so I had to join the line myself. They have different fruit combos you can choose from, or you can pick your own combination. There are also juice shots and pressed juice. The wait wasn't too long on a busy Sunday, and the line moved efficiently. Highly recommend for a refreshing and healthy drink option! read more

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Mike A.

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Every time we head home to Philly and hit Reading Terminal Market we do our best to try out different food stalls in the never-ending sea of options. This time around I wanted to go on the healthier side and get a smoothie from Kamal's and it did not disappoint! There were plenty of smoothie options, all of which are probably delightful, and the one I got was refreshing and tasty without being too sweet. If you're looking for a relatively healthy drink / snack while at Reading Terminal, Kamal's has some great smoothies read more

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Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties is a tucked-away gem inside Reading Terminal, offering fresh juices, smoothies, and Middle Eastern fare. I grabbed a halva smoothie, a mint lemonade, and a small snack, and the experience was quick, friendly, and satisfying. The halva smoothie was Incredible -- rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a nutty, sesame-forward flavor that wasn't overly sweet. It honestly tasted like halva in drink form, in the best way. The mint lemonade, on the other hand, wasn't for me -- it was super tart and had a strong, grassy taste that made it hard to finish. For my snack, I tried something savory with walnut and meat (wish I remembered the name), and it was flavorful and satisfying in a small bite. Shoutout to the cashier for not trying to upsell me when I asked for just a little something -- appreciated the low-key, no-pressure vibe. Can't wait to come back and try a full meal next time. The smoothie alone is worth a return trip. read more

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Mango Peach Smoothie Really refreshing and you can taste the fruit! But pretty pricey read more

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Came by for a zaatar pie but they were sold out already. Picked up some halwa as a consolation :-)

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I got a lamb shawarma platter. The lamb was nicely seasoned. Hummus was good, pita..meh. Rice and salad were nothing to write home about. If I had consulted Yelp first, I might have tried a fresh fruit smoothie instead. read more

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Anthony Bourdain is famous for his quote about dining while traveling, which says something along the lines of find the thing that the place you're visiting does better than anywhere else in the world and eat that. I think there is an equal opposite rule, while less famous is just as true that says when you're traveling by all means avoid the thing that the place that you're from is most famous for because you'll only be disappointed. I'm from mature Detroit and unfortunate to have access to some of the best Middle Eastern food in the world. Philadelphia is not Detroit in this regard. I made my way over to Redding terminal market this evening to pick up dinner about a half hour before closing time to find most of the food shops that I wanted to order food from had already closed up for the night. That left me with Kamal's Middle Eastern is one of the few options that were available to me. I ordered the Lamb Euro plate that came with Shawarma salad, rice, a pita and hummus. The entire dish was largely unremarkable. The lamb itself was nothing special kind of just a food service quality euro Cone that was thrown on the grill and cooked up over the course of the day. Nothing like the freshly made Shawarma that I can get at home. The hummus was not all that great. I thought it was a both lumpy and a little runny at the same time and little heavy on the garlic. The Peter was a complete afterthought. It was presented in a plastic bag. I feel a good head, been sitting there for hours. It was crumbly and dry and certainly not like the fresh delicious handmade homemade pita that I can get it home. The rice was filled with vegetables That you get at an elementary school cafeteria lunch. One or two bites of that rice was more than I needed. The portion sizes were fine, but the food just wasn't all that The highlight and the one thing I would go back for the smoothies I've been craving a smoothie for a while saw that they had fresh juices and smoothies at Kamal so I decided to get a coconut and pineapple smoothie and I thought that was very tasty and refreshing. Beyond that there's much better dining options and terminal market. I just need to make sure I get there a little bit sooner than I did tonight . read more

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Shane S.

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Give until it hurts--Mother Theresa Omar was kind. He is son of the owners. This is a family run restaurant that opened in 1981. His family is from Syria and his siblings were working there when I was there. Family recipes. I went with the veg platter that is vegan with six falafels, and one grape leaf. It was quite alright. Be sure to show them love with some cash tips. read more

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We found Dubai chocolate here Kamals is located inside the Reading Terminal market, so the atmosphere can be a bit loud and crowded. as soon as you walk in from one of the Home2 hotel facing side entrance, it is right there. Staff were super friendly, and took the effort to find out when they will have more dubai chocolate come in since they were sold out for that day. As for the sweets they have here are authentic middle eastern yummies. Real honey, delicious flavor. Definitely recommend. read more

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Rachel B.

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Halvah milkshake was quite nice and a bit different. They have a lot of fun smoothie/shake flavor combos. The meat pie was not at all like lachmajun- more like a meat taco. Kibbi was good. read more

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Jennifer S.

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I was attending a conference at the convention center and had Kamal's every day for lunch! I loved their za'atar pie, baba ganoush, and chicken salad. They used their chicken shwarma on the salad so it was goooood! I also enjoyed their strawberry, mango, and peach smoothly on a hot summers day. If you're looking for something on the delicious, but healthier side, Kamals is the spot for you! read more

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Maria K.

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Halal shawarma and other halal food in a huge stall within Reading Terminal. Good tasting chicken shawarma.

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Meg T.

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Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties is located in the Reading Terminal Market. Stopping in on a rainy day I ordered a lamb gyro and found it not well balanced. Parts of the wrap were only lettuce, parts were only meat, and the sauce dripped out because there was too much of it. The service was friendly and quick, but our halva shake also wasn't well blended so overall I'd probably give the experience a 3.8 and round up for the service. read more

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Garrett L.

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Gas. Lamb shawarma w garlic was amazing and filling. Quick service and for $13 i thought it was worth it.

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Kamala is found inside the Reading Terminal Market. Despite the hectic environment the staff were really helpful, quick, and friendly. Wished the juice was colder but it was the right amount of sweetness and actually really easy to drink. read more

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Sana T.

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Good spot to check out in reading market. Great portions and taste for the food! Pro tip is to ask for the garlic sauce on the side! read more

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Isra T.

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Amazing shawarma bowl. It tasted better than I hoped - and I hoped for a lot. It was a huge bowl and had salad, green beans, and pita and hummus included. I also appreciated the service - it was quick, friendly, and helpful. The ambiance is the reading terminal market ambiance so not much else to say. I would definitely recommend Kamals!! read more

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Christina N.

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This was my first time at Reading Terminal and I didn't have a place I wanted to eat at specifically. I chose Kamals because getting a wrap would be the easiest thing to eat if we couldn't find seating. The service was quick and the wait was brief. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita wrap with garlic sauce. It was good, with a solid amount of meat (a bit salty) and a good balance of veggies. Overall, I would come back for the food and try the drinks that other reviews have highlighted! read more

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Rachel R.

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This is a funny reason to rate a place 5 stars, and their food is pretty good, but I LOVE the way the guy at the counter does his job. When you order he is 100% present with you- eye contact, making you feel seen etc (I'm talking like, Bill Clinton level presence), but he's also hyper efficient. As soon as eye contact breaks he is tending to the other orders and making sure things go through effectively. I've seen super long lines at this location but the orders go through super fast. I've ordered juices and smoothies with tons of ingredients and everything is always done perfectly and high quality. It's a pretty cool thing to be able to make people feel seen and heard AND also get through the orders blazing fast, ha, so 5 stars from me. :) read more

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Komal R.

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One of the must visits if you are at the Reading Terminal. Their Moroccan chicken is fall-of-the-bone good. Pair it with their Zaatar bread and lemonade and you have a cheap yet delicious meal, which if you ask me, is hard to come by these days. read more

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My favorite spot at Reading Terminal. Food is always delicious. They validate parking & there's usually a place to sit read more

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Jess C.

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I've had smoothies and baklava here, and both were excellent! People were always friendly.

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The Lemonana (9/10) Shish Kabob Sandwich (7/10) I loved the Lemonana so much that I got it twice! Keep in mind that it is not for everyone (my friend did not like it), so if you don't like lemon, mint, and sugar then it may not be for you. The Shish Kabob Sandwich was perfectly balanced with the met the vegetable ratio, but didn't taste super special (still really good though). Overall, the staff was really friendly and efficient with their orders. read more

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Lisa F.

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Review for the lemonana drink only. Made of "mint, lemon and rose water," it was actually better than I thought. Slightly minty, slightly sour, with a hint of sweetness, but no rose taste though. I ended up getting it two days in a row while I was in Philly. It was refreshing and perfect after a heavy meal. FYI: the menu says $6, but I was charged $6.75 on day 1 and $7.56 on day 2. Same item, a day apart, same menu, but different price... sus... Accepts credit card. read more

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Briana H.

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I read that this place had a really refreshing drink known as lemonada before coming to Philly and exploring Reading Terminal so I had to check it out! As mentioned, it was delicious and refreshing! A perfect accompaniment to my lunch. read more

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Tania W.

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Visited this place and got the #14 (Strawberry, kiwi and mango). I'm not sure if it was the juice or smoothie but it was really good. The customer service was great and there was not any wait. I plan to return here, 10/10. read more

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Riya P.

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So much to love about this place!! It's one of the first places you'll bump into at the Reading Terminal Market. I ordered the meal and it came with falafel in a warm tender pita, fries, and a drink. The price for a meal was crazy good for the quality and amount of food we received. The falafel had all types of flavors that were just melting in our mouths. There was a mint sauce that came with it and is one of the best sauces I've ever had. Everything was cooked and made to perfection. Loved everything about this place! They also sell freshly squeezed juices and smoothies and have a variety of flavors. The workers were also super sweet and hilarious! Overall, we had an amazing experience here and would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a refreshing bite to eat or drink! 10/10 in my books. -because this place is so loved, there are huge lines...but they're so worth it!! read more

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Robert F.

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Fantastic. Sat in and ate. Wonderful shawarma. Even gave me some more lamb to try. I'm loving Philly. read more

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Winter W.

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We ordered the lamb shawarma and falafel wrap. The falafel was good but there is not enough of it. I wish it had a little crunch to it but it didn't. The lamb was tasty. There are bar stools at Kamals so you could eat sitting down (some places are standing only). read more

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Sultan M.

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This place cannot advertise themselves to be authentic middle eastern food if they can't get the staple, falafel right. Why are falafels a size of giant meat balls? The falafels lack seasoning as well as just taste greasy. It seems all the raving 5 stars are from people who don't know much about middle eastern cuisine. It was not worth the hype. read more

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Just came for their mint-lemon-rosewater lemonada as per an online review and I highly recommend! It was so delicious, the rose water really shined. read more

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Platter is big and pretty good. We got one and shared the meal. The service is very fast. The salad comes with dressing which is nice instead of being plain. The hummus is good as well and it comes with a pita to bring the entire meal together. For the price and location in the Reading Terminal, I'd recommend a visit. It's also pretty easy to find a seat at their place to enjoy your meal! read more

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Found this cute spot in Reading Terminal Market and I was so happy with my meal. I got the falafel sandwich with a side of hummus. The falafel sandwich was so flavorful and the balls were so soft. The hummus was also not too oily and tasted really authentic. read more

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Patrick H.

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One of the first restaurants you see when you enter from the 12th street entrance closer to Arch St. I couldn't decide between a lamb vs chicken schwarma, but the person behind the counter said he can do a mix of both! He subsequently asked whether I wanted it with hummus vs tzatziki sauce, which I didn't expect to be given the option (I got the tzatziki). I also had a side order of falafel since it was given good reviews. The shwarma was actually pretty big, almost a size of a full hoagie. The entire dish was delicious, and the lamb was especially tasty. I definitely would recommend it. The falafel was a little dry for me, but it was still tasty. Finally, it seems they sell a variety of juices as well, but I didn't try them. Rating: 7/10 Pros: Fastly made, decently priced, large shwarma, tasty lamb Cons: Falafel slightly dry read more

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Yasmin L.

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Great fresh food! Smoothies are delicious too! I had the falafel platter and it was very good!

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This place has hummus that is authentic to the Middle East and doesn't have a strong acid taste. The chicken and staff were amazing. Every dollar well spent. They have a huge variety of smoothie flavors & great customer service read more

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Akash J.

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I admit it: the big draw for me was the guaranteed seating, which is hard to come by in Reading Terminal. I got a shawarma combo and it was ... ok. Meat was decently seasoned, salad was the usual "pile of iceberg lettuce" one gets at many places like this. Hummus was a little grainy -- I've been spoiled by fancy super smooth hummus at other places. I asked for hot sauce and they told me they'd spiced up the meat, but it didn't seem spicy. Surprisingly the tastiest part was the rice -- it had a very comforting, homemade taste to it. With so many offerings at this place, I'm not sure I'll return to Kamal for food but I hear the smoothies are good. read more

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51 N 12th St
Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Market East
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(215) 925-1511
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Hours

What time does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties open?

Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties close?

Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties take credit cards?

Yes, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties have catering options?

Yes, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties does have catering options.

Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties serve alcohol?

No, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties allow dogs?

Yes, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties allows dogs.

Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties have TVs?

No, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties have bike parking?

Yes, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties has bike parking.

Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties have outdoor seating?

Yes, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties has outdoor seating options.

Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties have parking?

Yes, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties has parking options. Street Parking

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Does Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties have free WiFi?

No, Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties does not have free WiFi.

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Middle eastern family recipes. Costume made Smoothies and Fresh juice. Middle eastern groceries.

History

Established in 1983.

Located in the Reading Terminal Market serving home style dishes!

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4.5(266 reviews)

0.8 mi•Old City

FANTASTIC experience -- just go!…read more The Lamb Fahsah was hearty and flavorful, served in a hot metal bowl with just the right proportions of shredded meat, veggies, and broth. Plus it came with FRESH pita bread HOT out of the oven -- slightly crisp outside, hot gooey inside. (Honestly, I think their pita texture and flavor surpassed a certain high-end Lebanese restaurant in Fishtown...) Decor is a tasteful modern pastiche of traditional middle eastern motifs. Overall vibe is relaxed, clean, and spacious. The only downside was having to pick just one thing from the menu, though staff were happy to help. One note: I think they're still getting off the ground, and I stood next to the "wait to be seated" sign for 5 minutes before getting frustrated and walking up to the bar guy. He was SUPER apologetic, as was my waiter, and they made it up to me with a free cup of chai tea -- plus a free refill at the end! On the chai tea: rich and fragrant spices, definitely spoiled me for the standard coffee shop version.

My recent first visit to Malooga was excellent. The service was admittedly unremarkable, but some…read moregrace should probably be extended there - it was a Sunday, the day after Valentine's Day, and it was packed. During my wife's and my time there, they never had an empty table that wasn't being quickly cleared for a waiting party, and we heard people assigned considerable waits when they tried to walk in. I give the benefit of the doubt that the hectic, holiday-adjacent nature of the day we went in contributed to us not receiving mugs for the tea pot we ordered or some of the longer waits between waitstaff visits. But the food and atmosphere? Through the roof. We were fortunate enough to have scored the coveted front window seating section, a luxuriously spacious and cushioned special seating option that only one party at a time can enjoy (all other seats are traditional chair-and-table arrangements), so we were especially high on the subject of atmosphere, but even had we not secured the ideal seating, I would have enjoyed the chill, evocative music coming from the restaurant's speakers. The food was the main event, of course, and it delivered. We started simple, with a hummus app. The humus was great and the flatbread really stood out - ideal density, great, light crispness to the outside, soft but at no risk of being too chewy or doughy on the inside. I ordered the salmon dish, which arrived in a big, black sizzling iron bowl. The salmon and tender little potato chunks were in a shakshuka-like red sauce and paired excellently with the plate of rice, fresh raisins, garlic slivers, and carrot bits that accompanied it. I honestly don't love raisins, but this was clearly a "have faith in the recipe" situation and I really enjoyed when they would assert themselves a bit against the sauce. My wife ordered a falafel salad platter, which she was kind enough to let me try; best falafel I've eaten in a good number of years, and she agreed (which means even more than my endorsement, since she falafel much more frequently than I do). I've eagerly recommended Malooga to friends and associates since and can't wait to get back and order some lamb!

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Shish Taouk Platter

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Duo

Paprica Modern Mediterranean Grill

4.4(318 reviews)

0.3 mi

Having a Turkish husband means that we are always on the hunt for Turkish places wherever we go, so…read morewhile in Philly, this popped up on Yelp and had great ratings so we had to try it. It was a busy and cold Saturday night, but after greeting the owner (manager?) in Turkish, they were able to squeeze us in. We had a delicious shepherd's salad and some lahmacun. That was more than enough for both of us and both were excellent. Service was great, prices were fair and we got our fix of a taste of Turkiye and we were on our way. Definitely recommend.

Babaganoush $11 (grilled & pureed eggplant flavored with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic)…read morecame with some bread. This was good. We cleaned the dish completely! Bread got a little dry after a while so eat it up quickly! Lamb Beyti $27 (ground fresh baby lamb, grilled on skewer and served wrapped in lavash and topped with tomato sauce and greek yogurt) - the warm lamb with cold yogurt made a nice combo. The lamb was on the hard side which I didn't mind. The yogurt goes well with the bread from the babaganoush as well. Would come back for this and to try other things.

0.6 mi•Rittenhouse Square

Kunefa with Turkish Tea

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Lamb Beyti

Spice Finch

4.2(525 reviews)

What a FANTASTIC MEAL…read more Came by with a group of ~8 with a Friday 7pm reservation. We were seated at the round chef's table right outside the kitchen. We were planning to go the tapas/family style route, but the waiter seemed a bit pressed to persuade us to choose the tasting (we were being a bit indecisive). It was initially off-putting, but decided to go in on the chef's tasting ($64), and wow were so glad we did. There was SO MUCH FOOD - it seriously kept coming. For our group size, we got 2-3 servings of "small plates", 1-2 servings of "medium plates", and options of 2 mains from steak, lamb, and eggplant (opted for the former two). Portion sizes may vary depending on the size of your party. Starters - hummus, crudités for dipping - baba gannoush - bita - crispy spiced pita - broccoli tabbouleh - chickpea fritters (delish) Seconds - grilled cheese w tomatoes - ground lamb (beef) kebabs - poeri peri shrimp - couscous - rice Mains - lamb - steak - whole fish Dessert - brownie w ice cream - orange honey cake - dates The steak was delicious, and the lamb was oh so tender. Not only did we finish the meal stuffed, we left with enough leftovers for each person to have pretty much one meal after. Very reasonable price given the quantity and quality of food.

We were excited for a girls dinner at Spice Finch but were left feeling very disappointed in the…read morefood and service. To start, we got the trio of spreads, olives, French fries and baked cheese. The spreads were ok but the portion size was tiny and none of them were particularly memorable. The flatbread they were served with was excessively oily. The French fries were good but once you finish the top layer they became soggy and unseasoned. The olives were warm which is a fun twist but the texture was mushy and unpleasant. The baked cheese was delicious, however, it was comically small compared to the dish it was served in. For my main, I ordered the king salmon. It was a great portion size. However, it was overcooked, dry, and overpowered by a very bitter garlic flavor. My friend's steak (which she asked for medium) was also overcooked and tough, without a steak knife she was really struggling to eat this. My other friends ordered the swordfish, cauliflower, and halloumi salad - all were ok. The desserts really saved the day. The tahini brownie was incredible! The lemon cardamom bun was also tasty but a little dry. The ambience here is very nice and the bar is beautiful but the bathrooms are filthy. The service was fast but unfriendly. Overall, we were underwhelmed especially considering the prices.

0.5 mi•Washington Square West

Roasted Cauliflower 10/10

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Kanella

4.1(350 reviews)

This place is cute inside, has good lighting, and is BYOB. The food was delicious -- they gave us a…read morelot of pita for all the dips we got. The meat was also very yummy (the adana kebab and chicken especially) and the rice was really good and flavorful. The dessert was to die for! The kunefe was amazing and I will be coming back to eat it. They also gave us baklava on the house. It's not too expensive also and the service is pretty good. Highly recommend!

Great team lunch last month. We had an 11:30 reservation for 14 or 15. First time there, was very…read morehappy with my meal. The Brussel sprouts were one of my faves but everything was fresh and delicious. So much flavor! We ate family style, a lot of food served, so filling. It's byob so don't forget a bottle. It has crisp but cozy vibe and the staff are very nice. I've passed this place so many times wanting to try it. Will definitely return to try some other items, and have more Brussel sprouts.