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    Malooga

    4.5 (267 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Lentil Soup
    Rafiat K.

    Food: This was my second visit to Malooga, and I ordered their Lentil Soup. This was perfect for a chilly day. The soup was savory, aromatic, and rich in flavor. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something light. Service: Service was quick, attentive, and added to the overall positive experience.

    All the offerings for the Team
    Shane J.

    This review is two fold! I have been here previously and had dinner! I was with a group and the food was delicious and service was wonderful! I had an idea to cater lunch for our team and wanted a diverse menu and I remembered what a great experience I had at Malooga, so I called to work on items that I felt would be tasty and yet affordable for a group of 15-20 people! Let me tell you...I had grape leaves (slight tanginess that was lovely), two platters of Hummus (Some of the best I've had in a long time) and Pita Bread, Shawarma Wrap, Falafel Wrap and kebab Wrap! The wraps were a big hit and super yummy! Coordinating this event was done in a helpful and efficient manner! The customer service was great from beginning to the delivery and I followed up afterwards to offer my enthusiastic feedback! I am eager for them to open in the Narberth area! Check out Malooga ...it is a must try! The reason that it is 4-Star vs. 5-Stars is the costs of delivery fees ($30) and tip..taxes was over $60! This appears to be built into the way the system is set-up, but it becomes costly after you select your choices.

    Paige G.

    I've eaten authentic Yemini food while in the Middle East so I was excited to try this place. When we first walked in on a Monday night, it was full and they said we needed a reservation. My husband tried talking to the guy and he gave us a table. Mind you they probably have 10 tables total in the restaurant and we had 2 kids. Server was nice. The bread was really yummy. The shawarma hummus was okay. Not enough hummus and it was chicken instead of the typical lamb or beef and the chicken wasn't hot. We also got the chicken shish tawook. It was good. Ut not amazing. Look if you've never had Middle Eastern food in the Middle East, you will love this food. Wasnt quite up to the mark for me but overall we had a good experience.

    Kebabs Platter
    sunny L.

    We came back to Malooga for dinner after trying the restaurant for the first time last month. After trying and loving the chicken Mandi and lamb haneeth in our previous visit, we decided to try their kebab platter and the shrimp fahsah. Our main dishes were served with freshly made bread which was perfectly paired with the shrimp fahsah sauce. The staff are very polite and friendly and the chef goes around checking in on the guests table by table. I love the ambiance, the service, and the food. Everything is amazing and I'm so glad I found Malooga!

    Sharon M.

    Service was good. Food, mediocre. Maybe my taste bud was spoiled. The grilled fish was supposed to be "fresh" according to the server, not to mention we waited 50 mins for them to grill a 1.5lb fish, it tasted mushy, nothing like the consistency of a fresh fish. The only thing good was sauce on top. It was definitely not grilled either, looked like it was put in the steamer for 50 mins. I would not pay $35+ for a dish like this. Laksah was good, too salty. Falafel wasn't good either, it was just served warm

    First food experience in Philadelphia for my vacay. This place was in walking distance from the hotel and we were seated quickly. The seating is limited but the place takes reservations. There is a cozy spot for traditional seating with cushion pillows, a nice setup. Our server was great, she provided some good insight for menu selections. Unfortunately, the restaurant was near closing so most of favorite dishes were sold out. We inquired on the bowl options and the description of chicken with yogurt and then grilled had us sold. The Protein bowl Shish Taouk was excellent! The meal was flavorful, and the portions just right...mmm mmm good. And the pairing with cucumber, lettuce, onion and the hummus base with long rice, everything was delicious. Also got the Tandoor bread. The bread with some hummus, chicken, hot sauce (basically chopped jalapeño peppers and herbs) ...chef's kiss. And then got a Adani Chai tea, a wonderful blend of cinnamon, milk and cloves. It was not too sweet, a great first dining experience for the trip and after a long travel day.

    Protein Bowl Chicken Shawarma
    Daniel B.

    We started off with the smashed falafel and hummus, which was so flavorful and hit all the rights notes, before I had the chicken shawarma protein bowl which was also delicious - a great blend of the fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes with the crispy potatoes and the well-seasoned shawarma. Combine that with some of the tandoor bread we had left over from our appetizer and it was an incredible meal. My girlfriend had the shish taouk platter and was also very pleased with her meal - particularly the rice base and the yogurt-based marinade.

    Lovely place for huge family style food. Highly recommended to make a reservation for the floor seats!

    Chicken Mandi - all rice with tiny pieces of dry bland chicken
    Kiki V.

    I really wanted to like this restaurant, but the food was very inconsistent. The hummus falafel plate was delicious, with super smooth silky hummus and excellent flavor. The beautiful giant piece of bread on the side was fantastic, perfect amount of char. But the main plate, the Chicken Mandi, was dry and flavorless. While the chicken leg piece was okay, the breast piece was totally dehydrated and both tiny pieces were very bland. The texture was like rotisserie chicken that had been left to cook for too long. Our waiter said that this plate was great to share, but in reality the plate had one large serving of chicken for one person, and a giant heap of dry, flavorless rice. I would return for the the hummus, and hope to return and try the vegetarian options, but would not order chicken here again. Service was excellent. The decor is very charming, but the walls are dirty and scuffed and need a bit of repair to not look dingy.

    Fassolia and Vegan Bowl
    Hayley A.

    Walked in during dinner rush on a weekend and luckily was able to be seated right away. They have lots of veggie options and some of the most creamiest, flavorful hummus. The service was quick and attentive. The restaurant itself was a bit hot inside but what's not during summertime in Philly lol

    Hummus Falafel
    Paula Jean K.

    We went here on 25 December 2024 after the premiere of a Complete Unknown at the old city move theatre. It was the only place that we were able to get a seat quickly without a reservation. The meal was delicious! We have dined there many times since that wonderful meal, even if it means walking in the freezing cold. The restaurant only has a few tables so be prepared to wait. The service was welcoming. Our waiter was patient explaining the ingredients in the few dishes that we were interested in. 5 kebabs!

    Adani Chai
    Neil M.

    What a find on a cold evening. Everything was delightful and I cannot wait to come back, while I wrap up the Philly chapter for now. Adani tea - perfect thing to warm you up. Lamb haneeth - had to get it after the table next to us recommended it. Two of us devoured this in minutes. Umm Ali - it's cheesy and probably not my thing. All the other dishes nearby smelled and looked amazing, probably going to come back very soon.

    Michael F.

    We checked out Malooga as small group (4 people) and decided to basically family style everything. We got their Adventure Platter to start (which happened to come easily divisible by 4). Love the grape leaves. Loved the hummus. The falafel was also quite tasty. So, clearly I recommend it. From there, we split the Haneeth & Mandi Duo, which resulted in plenty of leftovers even after we all had our fill. The lamb was a clear winner, although the chicken was surprisingly full of flavor as well. Sorry, we didn't save room for dessert this trip, however, we did enjoy some chai if you are considering a hot drink. Enjoy!

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    Is BYOB ok?

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    Yes everything is Zahiah Halal.

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    Marrakesh Restaurant - Chicken

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    4.4(872 reviews)
    0.5 miSociety Hill
    $$$

    Marrakesh is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Philadelphia!!…read more I wish it existed in more cities. This is a multicourse journey through Marrakesh that cannot be repeated anywhere else except for maybe in the real Marrakesh. From the Bastilla pastry, which is DIVINE, to the salads, the chicken and kebabs... all the way to the baklava and tea.... there is no bad bite at Marrakesh. The owners are welcoming and super amenable and make you feel like you're coming home every single time you visit. It's in a odd location, and you may feel like you are making a questionable life decision as you walk up the alley to the door, but when you arrive, you realize that in fact, it was one of the best decisions you've made in years!! When you enter, it's like you've been transported to a beautiful room in Morocco. The music, the decor, even the authentic seating make for an unforgettable experience. And if you get really lucky, you also get to see the belly dancers who are top notch! There is not a single thing I can think of to say that Marrakesh needs to improve. It is a one of a kind experience that I feel everyone should have at least once in life!

    What an incredible experience and much better than our last visit almost 7-8 years ago. The last…read moretime we came, the AC was broken on a hot day in the summer and it completely turned me off despite having an amazing visit my first time. I'm so glad my friends wanted to come here to celebrate our Friendsgiving. The food was as good as I remembered , the service as ever warm and welcoming. Since I hadn't been for so long, I ate everything as was prepared - but I'm happy to hear it sounds like they have veg options on their tasting menu. I'm looking forward to trying that my next return. But I couldn't say no to their chicken after almost a decade I highly recommend checking out this business for a delicious family style cooked meal.

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    Marrakesh Restaurant - Outside of Marrakesh. This is actually the kitchen so do not use this door to enter the restaurant!

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    Outside of Marrakesh. This is actually the kitchen so do not use this door to enter the restaurant!

    Alamodak Restaurant and Hookah Lounge - Falafel Sandwich

    Alamodak Restaurant and Hookah Lounge

    4.0(138 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Good food,nice ambiance,service was on point.my wife and i had the lamb platter and highly recommendread more

    Full disclosure: I first learned about Alamodak from a Yelp Elite Squad event (thank you to our CM…read moreMegan C!), and apparently I'm more recognizable than I thought. Shortly after we arrived Francisco recognized me and greeted me like an old friend, which was really lovely, but also. my cover is blown. I don't advertise that I'm a Yelp reviewer because I want to avoid getting a different experience. SO The food was fabulous. I took a couple of my friends from out of town there for dinner one night. Well, one is from Pennsauken so I don't think that's super out of town. My other friend was from western Massachusetts. We ordered: Freshly Squeezed Lemonade with mint - very refreshing, not cloyingly sweet. Labneh with zatar and pomegranates. We almost licked the plate clean. This was a huge huge hit. Harira soup, also a huge hit. One of us got the lentil soup instead, which was also good, but the Harira was the star. We got a family sampler of hummus, baba ghanoug, tabbouleh, one other thing. It was very good, we were already starting to get full. Uh oh. Then to the entrees. One of us got the Tomato Kufta, the other got the Kufta with Tahini so we could compare. Both were great, I liked the tomato kufta slightly better. I can't remember what the third entree was, my guest was already so full he basically took it home, and told me later how it was good even a day later. Lastly, mint tea, Jordanian style, with a little jar of honey, and then baklava, which was great, not too sweet, crunchy and soft, just yum. Service was great, please see disclosure above, though. I doubt anyone else's experience would be different. The restaurant was warm and inviting in its' decor. We didn't go upstairs to the hookah lounge. Don't let the exterior fool you, inside it's comfy and welcoming. Parking...it's PHILLY. Street. If you can't parallel park your car in a spot 8" longer than it, take Uber, people. If I, who despises driving to the city, particularly sections that were built before cars existed, will do this, then you know it's a good place to eat. Also, I can get my car in a parallel spot 8" longer than my car. I am, after all, still a Philly girl, living in the 'burbs.

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    Zahav - Hummus Pitryot: Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs.

    Zahav

    4.5(3.6k reviews)
    0.2 miSociety Hill
    $$$$

    Best Thing I Ever Ate: Hummus, Lamb Shoulder…read more This was my second visit to Zahav while visiting Philadelphia. I'm glad I had visited before because I knew the importance of pacing myself. I knew I could only enjoy a little knibble of each of the delicious salads that were initial placed on the table. I think I ate all the twice-cooked eggplant. It was so good! The hummus is honestly the best I've ever had, and the laffa bread is such a yummy accompaniment. I had to stop myself from eating too much! I tried the Phyllo-wrapped Haloumi. It was ok, but I liked my dad's Freekeh Arancini better. The Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder is the reason I had to pace myself. This is also one of my favorite lamb dishes that I've ever had. The greens are a nice accomaniment. I didn't care for the crispy rice, and it was the only thing I didn't like. I got the Pecan Konafe for dessert and it was like an exotic pecan pie. Love this! The honey ice cream was so refreshing after a big meal. I left very happy.

    I cannot think of a single way Zahav could have been a better culinary experience. I came to know…read moreabout this restaurant through Eater's "Mise En Place" video series on YouTube and was struck by the care and contemplation put into each dish. The second I knew I was visiting Philly, I set a reminder on my phone to vie for a reservation. We got a 9:30pm reservation, which was late for my usual dining habits but absolutely no question worth the extra few hours to build up and appetite and anticipate going to such a renowned restaurant. We were met with a beautiful dining room and kind, passionate people at Zahav, especially our bartenders, who made our experience a true EVENT, describing each dish to us even as we were making decisions on the tasting menu, and vouching for the fact that we MUST try the halloumi, which ended up being my favorite dish! Wow, the care that is put into the craft of this food is unreal. Zahav is a true celebration of cuisine. We started with the laffa bread being served straight out of the fire with accompaniments which were absolute flavor bombs, especially the eggplant and pickled cabbage. The bread was warm, soft, and so flavorful in itself but made even better by the hummus-tehina, which was perhaps the smoothest I've ever had. The Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder fell right off the bone, and the Amba-braised Greens and Crispy Persian Rice were side dishes that felt like main events in themselves -- the crispiness of the rice perfectly complemented the pomegranate sauce of the lamb. This was the perfect celebration dinner, and Zahav quickly made it to the top of my list of places that live up to their hype and go above and beyond in the kindness realm.

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    The bar area

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    Crispy Persian rice

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    Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill

    Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill

    4.0(747 reviews)
    3.6 miSpruce Hill, University City
    $$

    Stopped in for a quick bite for lunch and there's a nice lunch special with an included drink. Have…read morestopped in for some bakery treats in the past and they were quite tasty as well. The interior has ample seating in a nice open space. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Shawarma platter was very good sized, salad fresh and crisp, and everything was seasoned nicely. Pita came hot and fresh out of their big oven. As to the bakery, they have various beverages teas, coffees, and smoothies. Thanks

    Yalla. Lebanese dishes. I'm wishing I brought my little ukelele. I would write a lil song about the…read moregentle welcoming smile of the staff. I felt their kind and patient heart. The loveliest of food items offered... in my opinion. I just loved too many items. I saw they had fresh iced karkede tea. I can feel the nostalgic breeze of exotic seasonings. Chopped mint and lemon juice , evoo dressing in my fatouche salad. A skewer of chicken kabob. The scent! The appealing color! Placed on a bed of buttery saffron rice & pickle. Wow. Flavorful !! Sassy ol' Baba Ganoush with evoo drizzle puddle. I am in heaven. Joyful! Zataar pita with labna. Manouche! So delightful. A flavorful invigorating taste. I feel like a million bucks. We shared it all! I would absolutely come back!!! Adorable nostalgic architecture. Delicious food. Nice music. Kind staff! Cute coffee /sweets cafe next to this restaurant. Soooo cute!

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    Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill
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