Shawarma Express is an excellent 10 stars place to have a top quality meal anytime. We each tried…read morethe lunch special Chicken kufta kabob and it didn't disappoint. The kabobs were full of flavor and generously portioned. The rice pilaf that accompanied the special was fluffy packed with flavorful. We had to come back to try the lamb shank and the lamb chops dinners. You can order anything on their menu anytime of day lunch or diner! You don't need to go anywhere else for a very high end meal- it's here and very economical! All the food is halal, cooked fresh, generously portioned and full of traditional middle eastern flavors beyond what we imagined. The lamb- where do I begin? It was perfectly seasoned, as tender and delicious and the BEST IN THE AREA! We haven't had lamb this good since we left Greece. 10 stars! We also ordered falafel's that were crispy on the outside, perfectly sized and not a bit oily. Not overly seasoned and served piping hot! All the sauces; toum, tahini and the red sauce had their own authentic flavors. The red sauce was a wonderful blend of mint, cilantro, fresh ground tomato and herbs that gives additional flavor to the already excellent tender melt in your mouth lamb. Several great experiences we had coming here and will continue. Mohammed the owner takes special care and pride in the food. He's very passionate about the authentic middle eastern cuisine he's offering to customers at his restaurant. Thank you for wonderful meals that never disappoint!

Stopped by while getting a tire changed at Discount Tire. Just walked over since it easier only a…read morefew mins away. Got there a little after open and was greeted by friendly staff. Food came out quick and was amazing. Thank you 10/10

Kebab house has been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad I finally got to try it with my…read morecousins yesterday. Tucked away in a small shopping center, it's a cozy little spot with beautiful Moroccan lights that add to the atmosphere. The staff was patient, kind and friendly, which made the experience even better. We ordered family style so we could sample a bit of everything. Here's what we tried: * Vegetarian Combo: 5/5 stars- Ezme, hummus, falafel, and eggplant dip all on one plate. A perfect starter and a great way to taste a little bit of everything. *Mix Grill: 5/5 stars- chicken kebab, beef kebab, Adana kebab, chicken kofte, beef kofte and doner kebab. This was a hit at the table- every single piece was flavorful, juicy, and absolutely delicious. *Turkish Iskender: 2/5 stars- this one wasn't for me. This dish is made with a bread base topped with tomato base and shredded lamb and beef. The flavor was unique, but the texture just didn't work for me. I don't think I would order it again as it felt very soggy. *Ali Nazik: 3/5 stars- smoked grilled meat over a bed of creamy garlic, yogurt and eggplant. The meat was wonderful, but the yogurt and eggplant mix felt a little off chunky and bland like cottage cheese and needed a stronger punch of flavor. *Manti: 5/5 stars- tortellini stuffed with ground beef served in a creamy yogurt with chilly oil. unlike other places where the dumplings are huge and heavy these were small bite size and perfectly balance easily one of my favorites of the night. Overall, I definitely come back. The menu is extensive and there are still so many dishes I want to try. I can't wait for my next visit.

Ive reviewed this place before, it was amazing so I came back with my family for Eid so we will…read morerelieve ourselves of all the work of Eid cooking. It was amazing as always. Its such a small but beautiful place and this makes it feel intimate and cozy. This tike we went heavy handed on ordering and enjoyed every bit of it...especially since we shared each plate

Just visited it after seeing the menu and reviews. The Restaurant is permanently closed. The whole…read morething is now a banquet hall.

I am perhaps biased as I used to come here regularly when they were Viceroy. There are more choices…read morefor meat-eaters (lamb, beef) than there were under previous management, and fewer choices for vegetarians, although we still get a separate section on the menu, and the Sunday lunch buffet (til 3:30! how great is that?) is about half vegetarian and pretty well-labeled. We enjoyed the Sunday lunch buffet ($20). No samosa (fairly rare these days) but vegetarian options included samosa chat, pakora, a curried chickpea dish, one Indo-Chinese dish (noodles), rice, and your choice of naan or puri, with 5 different sauces, a chickpea pickle, gulab jamun or halva for dessert, plus water and chai tea. (Soft drinks and mango lassi are extra; $2 for lassi is a deal.) Can't comment on the meat, but they had butter chicken and one or two other things. Bread is not well-suited to buffets (puri is best warm; naan tends to get tough on a steam table) but everything was tasty and while one more curried vegetable dish would have been nice, I didn't feel deprived. Service was fairly minimal (it's a buffet) but pleasant: we were asked if we needed help or drinks. The inside is minimal but clean with some updates since the new owners took over: different art / light fixtures; chairs and tables instead of booths. It wasn't crowded. I might do the buffet again and will probably come for dinner some time when I want saffron rice and more dinner options (but not potatoes or cauliflower, which don't appear to feature on the menu).

Stopped here after coming back from the airport and everything was DELICIOUS. The small salad is…read moredefinitely more than enough for two people. We ordered the mixed grill with filet mignon. With that. it came with a side of baba ganoush, hummus, and 2 pita breads. We were stuffed. 12/10!!!

portions and quality of food are both substandard . The…read morekadia was not a kadia but a sub standard khorma not well done

My wife and I recently stopped by Anjir Halal Restaurant for a pickup order, and the entire…read moreexperience exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, everything felt welcoming and well put together. We ordered the Chunchvara Dumplings along with two pieces each of their chocolate cake and honey cake--and every single item was absolutely delicious. The dumplings were flavorful and perfectly prepared, while the desserts were rich, fresh, and incredibly satisfying without being overwhelming. What really stood out was the tremendous customer service. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the pickup process smooth and pleasant. Even during a quick visit, their hospitality made a lasting impression. The ambiance of the restaurant also deserves recognition--it's beautifully lit and has a calm, peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to come back and dine in next time. Overall, a fantastic experience. We'll definitely be returning and highly recommend Anjir Halal Restaurant to everyone looking for great food and excellent service!

I went for dinner on a weekend. The restaurant is so beautiful it has booths with beautiful rugs…read moreand woodwork really nice but you've got to sit on the floor. We sat at a table and got the fresh made cherry/apple/strawberry it was not that great then we got the rolled kabob-it's rolled with fat ps- and and strip steak kabob as well as a noodle dish and soup and dumplings Everything had a lot of flavor and came with sour cream chili sauce and all. It was all very tasty aside from the juice The servers were so kind, offered advice and were attentive. I will be coming back

Taktuka Moroccan Kitchen is a SEVEN star experience - not a five star experience. It is truly the…read moredefinition of a small joint with BIG HEART. Let me BEGIN with Khaled and Hamza. The most gracious and humble hosts - paying attention to every detail and stopping at nothing to bring whatever the customer wants to fruition. We don't realize that the place closes at 8:00 pm, and just kept chomping and socializing - they never once pointed it out to us. I begin with them because they were the friendliest folks, and their service was truly remarkable. Then comes the food - my goodness, the food. Let's begin with the Harira. Perfectly seasoned, but for me, it requires a little more salt (which is personal preference) and a pop of acid like lemon to bring out its true flavor. Overall, a really comforting, rich soup without being heavy or cloying. Then came the Moroccan seasoned potatoes - oooooweeee! These were little nuggets of pure deliciousness. Seasoned to perfection, crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside and every bite kept you wanting to go back for more. Then the lamb shank tagine - ummmm, excuse me?!?! What do you mean the meat is like butter? It literally falls off the bone and dissolves in your mouth. Rich, fatty, unctuous and truly a delight. The bed of couscous it came with was also great - made better by the sauce from the lamb shank. The highlight of this plate were the roasted prunes that are part of the sauce. Sweet, jammy prunes cooked into the sauce made them just truly a delightful mouthfeel in comparison to the couscous and the scrumptious meat. To top it all off, the cherry on top, is their comforting Moroccan mint tea. So very fresh and the perfect end to an absolutely DELIGHTFUL meal. Highly recommended!!!

When it comes to holes in the wall, this is about as good as it gets. Taktuka is located in an…read moreoddly shaped plaza, hidden away in one of the corners. It's tiny inside and feels well worn (in a good way), but there are a few tables outside. We went at an off time (or so we thought), but eventually all four tables and all bar seating were taken up. The gentleman serving us seemed to be the only one there, but he was friendly. We ordered a taktouka sampler, mixed grill platter, and lamb shank tagine. If you go to a Moroccan restaurant, you've got to get tagine. It took a little while for the food to come out, but overall it was excellent. The taktouka sampler was full of veggies. It was tasty, but I wish the carrots were cooked more to soften them. The mixed grill platter had chicken and beef kabobs, as well as something like a kefta (ground meat) kabob. The meats and rice were good, although the beef and chicken could have been more tender and juicy. The white sauce was a nice accompaniment. The lamb shank was excellent; nice tender meat, tasty rice, and delicious supplemental flavors from the figs and apricots. Overall, a very nice lunch.

The chicken and rice bowl was excellent! The portion size was generous, with plenty of rice, and…read morethe flavor was outstanding. The garlic sauce was especially delicious and really took the dish to the next level. Definitely worth trying!

So, I've been to Nando's Peri Peri as well as Port of Peri Peri. This was my first time coming to…read moreVasco's. Customer service was friendly although it could be improved. When I had a question, two of the employees just looked at me and the third came over. It can't be a language barrier since they're in Lombard. The second instance was when the employee asked if we could write a review, he kind of awkwardly stood by us, waiting for us to do it. I recommend just dropping off the QR code and let us review it privately. You'll have better ratings. Unfortunately, I'll have to take off a point for those two instances. For the food we ordered half chicken with sweet potato fries, far far, and mini platter. Mini platter came with half chicken, 3 wings, and peri mogo fries. I wished they had more combo meals like Nando's like chicken wings combo, half chicken combo, etc. Besides the mini platter combo, the sides can really add up if you didn't want the mini platter. The chicken itself was juicy and tender. The sweet potato fries were just okay. The peri mogo fries were mediocre. The far far reminded me of a saltier version of shrimp chips, it's good to take home and snack on it. Portion sizes were not super small like what some people said. Portions were sufficient if you have a side with your chicken. Prices were okay but could be better if they added more affordable combo meals for the average person. I have to take a point off for the fries and lack of combo meals. Overall, it's a 3 for me.

Very delicious food I enjoyed and very interesting menu. Atmosphere is very nice and serves very…read moregood.