It's been a minute since we've been back here and what a misstep on our part! Their food is extremely fresh and so good! The dining area still looks really nice and stylish. We ordered their mixed appetizer platter to start. (Hummus, baba ganoush, falafel and grape leaves) EVERY single thing item on that platter was very clearly fresh and so, so flavorful. Especially their falafel! I've had my fair share of falafel in my life and honestly, probably the best I've had, hands down. Not dry, crispy and delectable. Baba ganoush was smokey and garlicky...so yummy! Grape leaves tasted amazing. Hummus...packed with flavor. I had completely forgotten about their fried chicken! They do a terrific fried chicken there as well. Love this little restaurant and I was very happy to see how busy they were tonight. Doordash and Uber Eats was going crazy! read more

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A few companions and I had a mixed experience here. As we were on a tight schedule, our goal was a quick sit-down or "fast casual" lunch -- usually one of the key advantages of Middle Eastern or Mediterrenean food (in addition to healthiness and taste, of of course). Well, woe was us, because we were left hanging waiting for our food for more than 20 minutes, despite no one having ordered anything particularly complicated. Then our server awkwardly brought out the food as it was finished instead of simultaneously, leading one of my starving companions to sheepishly ask if he could start eating! The food itself was decent to rather good. My grape leaves were on point, and we all praised the shawarma sauce, though apparently sans sauce, certain elements were unseasoned. Would I come back? Maybe for pick-up or delivery. The dine-in experience is a mess. read more

their shawarma has improved. although it is a middle eastern dish but it has this Indian spice added to it . it tasted like curry chicken sandwich which was good. the service is GREAT! they help you to choose and answer questions. they always pick up the phone and ready to make orders through phones. the girl in the cashier was very helpful and offered me garlic sauce along with my meal. the new remodeled décor is so pretty and nice ! dining in looked so fun and relaxing to me. I will come here again. I only wish of they have offer, like lunch prices,happy hours , discounts on tusdays or Fridays .. etc read more

Middle Eastern Appetite - a man sitting at a table in a restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Love their chicken shawarma plate. Their rice is my favorite in town. Their hummus is really good too! Great healthy option in Kalamazoo. read more

This place was AMAZING...my sister and I stopped in today for lunch. The cashier was SO FRIENDLY and Helpful. We ordered the Chicken Shawarma wrap, Falafel wrap, fries, Chicken Fajita Plate and cherry cheese cake. Ohhhhh when I tell you this food was soooooo good...TRUST ME! This is my new favorite middle eastern restaurant now! read more

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Best falafel in town (and compared to other towns)! Crispy on the outside, moist & bright green on the inside. Comes with (1) your choice of a variety of sauces from a creamy garlic sauce, tahini, chipotle Mayo, and more. Delicious, affordable, and open late! It's worth the (sometimes) longer wait time to support small, independent family businesses, and to eat actually fresh food. The dining are is very elegant and cozy. read more

Great food!! Took a while to get out to us and the restaurant was a little warm. But the food was great. Would definitely eat again but maybe for takeout. read more

Great food and great service. I felt like they cared about my meal. I would kiss him if he let me.

I tried Middle Eastern Appetite for the first time today. I had the chicken shawarma sandwich and it was delicious! The hummus was wonderful too. The staff were also friendly. read more

I always get the half chicken or the shish tawook rice combo and my god is the food so fresh!!! The wait is about 20 minutes but it's worth it 100%. I cant think of a place around here with this much soul and freshness in the food. We are lucky to have this spot near us. I'm an enjoyer of middle eastern food around me but this one tops it. read more

I have been a regular customer of this establishment since quite few months till today. I went to this place on 12/28 around 4pm with my family. The food was great however my father wanted his sandwich to be cut in two and when asked to do the chef was absolutely harsh, rude and his behavior was really obnoxious. The lady at the counter was quite apologetic for his behavior which was really sweet as it was not her fault. I would definitely tell the owner of this establishment that kindly make sure that he talks to his chef regarding his dreadful behavior. At the end, while we were sitting he went out of the restaurant by slamming the door loudly. You just lost a loyal customer today! I am not coming to this place again. read more

The chicken shawarma was extremely good! I am now craving it every day. The rice was also very good. read more

Middle Eastern Appetite - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

We ate dinner here tonight. The food we had was very good. Often middle eastern food can be dry. This was not. It had a lot of flavor. I had the chicken shawarma plate. My husband had the Arabic chicken shawarma. The meat was tender. My rice was flavorful. We shared an order of falafel (was not very warm) and fatoosh. We liked everything. This place is struggling but it really has good food! It is mostly a takeout place. The large menu is not currently available. The black and gold printed menu is the current one. There were a few middle eastern folks picking up to go orders. That's how you know a place is authentic. read more

Middle Eastern Appetite - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

So I picked out what I wanted but my boyfriend told me "no" because he doesn't like this place. I guess he found a bone in his chicken and it almost broke his tooth. Well, I ended up winning and we ordered from you. So I ended up getting the mixed kebabs and he got the Shawarma wrap. He suggested getting some falafel. Though my dinner was wonderful, I didn't end up eating most of it because we were so obsessed with the falafel. Why is it so dang good? It's official. We now really love this place and will definitely be coming back. read more

Eating late can really put a damper on your ability to find good food, but fortunately for me MEA stays open until midnight on Wednesdays. I had the kafta and a chicken dish (can't recall the name) as well, and it was a knockout. I haven't had good Middle Eastern food in a while, but this really hit the spot. The rice was on point as well, very fluffy and savory. All the items were salted just right. I especially liked the kafta. Last week, at a different halal restaurant elsewhere in Kzoo, I had a lackluster shawarma. What a refreshing turn of events to rebound from that at MEA. Staff was attentive as well. The cashier recommended dishes, inquired after feedback once I had gotten midway through the meal, and further engaged me in polite conversation. Just a good experience through and through. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially fans of middle eastern food of course. read more

Middle eastern Appetite continues to improve and impress. They recently re-invented their brand. They completely renovated their dinning hall optimizing our dining experience and increasing table count and capacity. They also added new hot items to their menus. read more

Came in to get some shawarma wraps and was not disappointed. They were delicious. Will definitely be back for more. Thanks

I love middle eastern food and I have eaten at countless different restaurants. Every place always has its strengths and weaknesses. The lentil soup was very good and perfectly salted. The chicken shawarma sandwich was decent. Inside was chicken, pickle, garlic sauce, and lettuce. I'm not a fan of lettuce in shawarma sandwiches but you can ask for it without. The chicken was seasoned very well but the garlic sauce was very disappointing. I ordered an extra side of garlic sauce per usual and was sad when I tasted it. The sauce was not like usual garlic sauces. It was more yogurty in texture and lacked much needed salt and the garlic flavor wasn't very strong. read more

Comparing with all middle eastern restaurants that I visited. They made the best Chicken Shawarma.

My first time to come here for a take out order. I ordered : - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Small French fries - Meat with bread called (Arayes) Pros : - Delicious food with multiple varieties of middle eastern food - Affordable prices compared to the other middle eastern restaurants (the whole order plus taxes was almost $12) - Great employees working there Cons : - I had to wait like 30 minutes for my order although the place wasn't that crowded and I didn't order that much food - The Chicken Shawarma Sandwich was a little bit too salty read more

AMAZING! Best falafel in KZOO! I went in for the first time and they were extremely accommodating for my vegetarian and vegan needs! They even asked me my preference for spice level. Great place. Can't wait to go back with more people!!! Prices are extremely fair. read more

Terrible. Two tiny kafta that were cold and way passed well done. Garlic and tahini were bland and the chicken twister sandwich was cold. They didn't even toast the bread. Do not eat here. They're are plenty of other options. They also forgot my utensils as well. The person who answered the phone couldn't care less. Please avoid. Take it from someone that from the Middle East, this is terrible.. read more

Unexpected addition to our regular local delivery and restaurant takeout favorites! I picked up an order and upon delivery I (they recommended call for delivery next time but ok with pickup ) found the small restaurant clean, well organized, and the staff busy, engaging and friendly. Busy kitchen and good people. At home we started dinner with the baba ganoush and really liked it's Nice deep smoky flavor. Good consistency and get enough for left over veggie dip or late night fridge raid. Pressed chicken Shwarma in Saj bread is the bomb. Add cheese. It's worth the extra $1, and all three in our house loved the sandwich. We fought over the last bite. Chicken Shwarma plate was a little dry, but good flavor and nice size portions. We are looking forward to tasting some new dishes when we order again! Baba ganoush and pressed Shwarma will most certainly be ordered! read more

The aesthetic of the restaurant now since the update is way better than the actual food is. The food is bad and a poor representation of Arabic food. The service is terrible and there's always people smoking outside which is a determent from wanting to actually eat there. Furthermore I've been served cold chicken and food many times. I've also seen the staff microwaving a premade sandwich instead of making it fresh before as well. read more

Mediocre middle eastern food that takes way longer than one would expect. The first chicken shawarma wrap I have ever had without garlic sauce, not sure if they forgot it, or if it doesn't come with it. read more

Trash service can't get there stuff together. Chef can't get orders correct. Lady at the front does not know how to take orders. Wast of my time read more

The grilled chicken breast sandwich, not the shawarma wrap is slept on heavily. If you like the grilled chicken sandwiches from other places you'll love it. read more

Amazing service. The best Middle Eastern food in Michigan. It became my daily stop so quick.

Hi this is a really good restaurant I love it there, they're food is so good they are so nice

The owner has pride in his restaurant, and the quality of food shows. Kalamazoo is not know for its food, so it is generally a disappointment to eat out. The hummus is made at the restaurant and is very good. The Lentil soup is a must try. If you are unsure about trying a mew spot, don't be, we need more quality places like this read more

My favorite restaurant in town. I am really thankful for the late hours they close at 2 AM

Great food, great people. Falafel is amazing, along with everything else on the menu as well. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

5 stars all day , give this place a try instead of fast food late night Friday / Sat you won't regret it..

Middle eastern food makes me happy. This place is no exception. This is the perfect college fast food joint. The fried kibbee was my favorite thing by far, but some of the most flavorful rice and shawarma I've had in a long time. My husband got the fried chicken, the pieces were quite small and there was no white meat (which is all he typically eats, so oops there!) but it was really well seasoned and cooked and it wasn't heavy and oily like fast food chicken. The only real complaint is the shish kabob, it was pretty overcooked rendering it very dry and hard to eat. It was still wonderfully seasoned again, so it didn't hurt the star rating too badly, especially since it was only a side order. The kafta, also slightly dry, was still amazingly tasty, the garlic sauce pretty much negated any issue I could potentially have there. Btw, I'm not sure why, but I adore the name of this place, probably since I have such a middle eastern appetite of my own. Changed this to a 5 because they went above and beyond to let my husband know he accidentally lost his wallet. read more

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Saw this place on Yelp and so excited to try it! And boy we were not disappointed! Loved their special: Fried Fish with rice (I think it was a Pompano Fish). Their shawarma plate was also delicious! The star, in my opinion, was the Kibee! Absolutely delightful, full of savory flavor and great crunch on the outside. We also ordered grape leaves filled with rice and minced lamb, which was also tasty! Definitely a small hole in the wall place that we love to support. Will come back and try out other items on the menu! Tips: try to order ahead by phone and pick up. We came here for a carry out during non-rush hour without issue. But I can see that they would get overwhelmed during lunch and dinner rush (only 2 people working in the kicthen and upfront). read more

The food is fresh, delicious and made to order! They are currently doing to go meals and delivery for the local Kalamazoo area!! This is such a treat to have healthy and affordable middle eastern food close to campus and open late, plus now offering delivery! You can order online and they deliver right to your door. I will be living off of this place for a while! So amazing, you must try them today! read more

One of those days where you want to go out, don't want to wait 1h to get into the restaurant but still looking for some good food. And then we found Middle Eastern Appetite, and it was such a pleasant surprise. The Shawarma Chicken was our favorite, the white rice was excellent and Falafel were really good. read more

It's only a four-star because this is my first time here. The falafel is fresh and crispy brown on the outside and a lovely green on the inside of the way it should be. Nice guys I hope this works out for all of us. Prices are spot on in portions are above average. read more

Always delicious and a healthier, affordable option for students on or near campus. Staff is friendly as well.

Great place. Locally owned, fresh, middle eastern food, at an affordable price! We ordered a few dishes for take-out, and all were very good. The hummus is fantastic, highly recommended. They have an appetizer platter that is a good way to taste multiple items on the menu, and some sides & desert options to go with your meal. We will definitely be back! read more