We found this shop at the Blaisedell Center Farmers Market. We ordered the chicken kebab with pita. They served roasted vegetables, plenty of chicken kebab, four pieces of pita, and sour cream. We put the vegetables, chicken, and sour cream on the pita and enjoyed it. The flavor was excellent. We even used the leftover chicken to make a chicken salad at home, and that was great too. I'd love to try their other menu items as well. Thank you very much for the delicious dinner! read more

Middle Eats - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food: really good! A friend and I ordered the falafel wrap, which I chose to add sumac onions to, and the shawarma brisket wrap. The shawarma brisket wrap was really good - tender meat with lots of rich flavor. It tasted different from other shawarma I've had before - almost like it had a sort of barbecue flavor? It was really good! The markook lavash is perfectly crispy on the outside and all the sauces and toppings go really well together. The falafel wrap was good in terms of taste, but I wish that the falafel had more of a crunchy crust, and was more fluffy on the inside. It was just a bit dense and dry but tasted good anyway! I also wish the sumac onions had more sumac. As a disclaimer, we didn't realize that we were supposed to call when we were outside the building ready to pick up our food (oops... they even say to do so on the order page! but I just glossed over that by accident). So we got our food a bit later, and maybe the falafel would've been crispier and less dense if we had eaten it right away. I'm guessing the sauces soaked into it and that contributed to it being a bit dense. I'll need to come back to try it again! What to know: Middle Eats is a satellite kitchen, meaning that you don't go to a physical shop to pick up your order. The kitchen is in a building that you can't actually enter - so you place your order online or by phone, and then go to the pick up location (55 Merchant St) to get your order. However, you need to call them to let them know you're there, and only then will they come down with your food. This makes complete sense to me and I even see the instruction on the order website now, but I guess I just missed that detail - so that's on me! There is some space to pull over in front of the building when you pick up your order, and once they know you're there, they come downstairs in just a few minutes. If you can't find nearby street parking, the nearest municipal lot is the Chinatown gateway one. I will definitely come back to try more of their food! read more

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Went to check out the new food court and this place caught my eye! The owner who was cashiering was super nice and friendly. I was really excited to try their wrap as I've never tried it with a thinner bread which the owner said was lavash. We ordered the Shawarma Brisket Wrap. It was sooooo good. The brisket was tender and the sauces were so flavorful. We also couldn't help but get a side of the cumin fries which were so crispy and well seasoned. It came with a side of toum garlic sauce that complimented it perfectly. We also got the honey walnut baklava and paired it with some ice cream from the gelato place next door! Just like that our meal was complete and it couldn't have been any better. P.S. It is in a food court so there's lots of seating! There's even a good amount of parking in the garage for retail and it is free for now. read more

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At a recent Wednesday farmers market at Blaisdell I wandered around until deciding to try this pop up stand. I love middle eastern food but had never heard of Kosharee, which was featured on their sign. It was essentially a grain and pasta salad, which spices and other things. It was something fun to try, but would've loved to have had some fresh veggies with it. Regardless, I had a great experience here; the people working at the stand were welcoming and friendly. When asked if I liked spicy, he included a green and red sauce to have with it. Both were flavorful and delicious. Prices are reasonable for large portions. I would love to try something else from them next time! read more

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Ordered delivery for lunch today. Brisket Moco was on sale...$3 off...and was awesome. Brisket was soft except for some of the ends but not negative in any way. Very flavorful with two eggs on top of beef brisket and basmati rice. Also, requested the Mezze Box sampler: Hummus and Toum were the options that I chose...also included olives and jalapeños. It comes with falafel ( amazing), Haloumi cheese, fries ( soggy ) , and pita. Nice selection and mostly excellent. read more

Middle Eats - Brisket Moco - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a love hate relationship we had with Middle Eats! When we were waiting outside the building for over half an hour we told ourselves "we will never come back again!". But after we took the first bites of our food we were like "why is the food so good?! Fine we will suck it up and deal with the wait next time!" The reason for 4 star review is strictly due to the wait time. I would give 10 stars just for the food. We ordered our food around 5:30pm on uber eats and was told that it would be ready close to 6pm. We arrived 55 Merchant Street. You wouldn't see any storefront I believe they are located inside one of those commercial buildings. Anyway we let them we have arrived and they said food almost ready and they will bring it out. Nothing happened at 6:15pm. We called again. They apologized and said coming down now. Another 15 minutes passed. We called them again and they just said the same thing. So we finally got our food after 6:30pm. And the food? Omg I haven't had Middle Eastern food this good for a long time (or ever?!). We ordered Kofta wrap (lamb and chicken) and I don't know what seasonings they have used but the flavors were so rich. I usually like lamb more than chicken but the chicken was seasoned really really well and wasn't salty at all! And I didn't know falafel can taste so good with rice! We were literally crying with joy because we didn't expect the food would be this good lol. Hopefully they could iron out the kinks so this won't happen again because their food is just too good! read more

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Gotta change it up every once in awhile. Deviating from my usual Thai food plate, i decided to try Middle Eats. Their plates are priced reasonably, in the $16-$18+ range and their service is good. Everything is made to order so it takes about 10 minutes from ordering to pick up. Just enough time to browse the fruit stands! The kosharee is like Egyptian comfort food: lots of carbs (rice, pasta), beans, lentils, & a spicy sauce. A nice vegan change of pace. It comes with garlic vinegar sauce (very potent!,...bring gum!) and a very spicy red sauce. It hit the spot for me! The chicken kebab plate had a large mound of long grain rice, cooked in a booth. The chicken was tasty and tender. This plate comes with a small salad, pita bread, and sour cream. Portions on both plates were very generous, and we had enough leftover for a smaller 2nd meal. Overall, it was a nice change of pace and a good value, too! read more

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I haven't written a review in forever, but I loved this spot so much. Everything was delicious, the shawarma, pita bread, curry fries, tahini dip, hibiscus tea and the baklava. 10/10 Expect to wait a little, just 2 guys manning tons of orders, but well worth the wait. Will be back because it was flavortown! So so good. read more

This was a really good set of middle eastern food. It was fresh and very tasty. The only downside was the wait past the estimated time by about 10 minutes. Food is delivered to a meeting place in front of the Harriet Bouslog Building. read more

I'm always looking for new lunch options in Downtown and stumbled upon Middle Eats on Yelp. I liked that I was able to place my order from my office, instead of ordering in person and standing around for 20 minutes. They're located in Harbor Court (55 Merchant Street) and only offer curbside pickup. To my knowledge, there is no actual storefront to go up to order. Unfortunately, I was left a little lost because when I checked the site right before my pickup time, my status was still at "Confirmed". Hoping for the best, I made my way over. Right before paying, you'll see a page with instructions, telling you to call or text a number to let them know you're here. Your email confirmation will provide you with the same pickup instructions again. I made my way over and sent them a quick text. I did not receive any acknowledgement. I waited around another 5 minutes, before I called them (using the number I found on Yelp because I was worried I had the wrong number to begin with - the two numbers are different!). Fortunately they did get my order and I was told he's on his way down. Now finally on to the food itself. I ordered the lamb kofta wrap which was very unlike any other wraps I've had. It was long and narrow, and delicious with a green tahini sauce. At $16, it was a bit pricy for me, but after trying it I somewhat understand the pricing. It was filled with meat...nothing but meat. The photo online looked like it has more tomatoes and onion, and I really do wish there were more veggies. But given the amount of meat and the size of the wrap, the pricing was well justified. The flavor was good but I really did feel like I was missing some vegetables. It was really just meat with sauce in the wrap. I enjoyed it but was not amazed. However, am definitely glad for more options in the Downtown/Chinatown area. read more

The food has so much potential, but the ghost kitchen service was a major letdown. I really wanted to love this, as I am a fan of their food, but my experience at their Midtown Eats ghost kitchen in Downtown Honolulu (which is curbside pick-up only) was incredibly frustrating. First, the positives: The falafels themselves are genuinely delicious--tender, perfectly spiced, and not dry or mealy at all. The fries, baklava, and their green tahini dip are absolutely amazing. I've had their lavash in the past, and it is usually so tasty, warm, and crunchy. Unfortunately, everything else about this specific pick-up experience fell completely flat. I arrived exactly on time and texted them as instructed, including a clear description of my car. I was waiting in front of the Harriett Bouslog building as instructed. However, I got absolutely zero acknowledgment. I really don't mind waiting for good food, but the total lack of communication left much to be desired. I ended up waiting 15 minutes. It turns out the person bringing the food out was standing across the street, entirely obstructed from view by parked cars. Even though I was the only person waiting and had described my car, he initially walked right past me. He also had a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, which makes me think he was taking a smoke break while my order sat around. By the time the food was finally handed to me, it was completely cold. I would like to emphasize that I was waiting in the place that I was instructed to wait. I don't know why the delivery guy was waiting across the street. The biggest disappointment, however, was the wrap itself. The website clearly states the falafel wrap is served in lavash, but mine was served in a plain flour tortilla. I reached out to ask about the switch and, again, received no response. While the falafel inside was still good, the flour tortilla completely detracted from the overall taste and texture of the meal. I left mislead by the switch. I was also annoyed that Middle Eats made no attempt to let me know. I would have ordered something else if I had know. I tipped very nicely for this order, but between the bait-and-switch on the bread, the cold food, the smoking delivery guy, and the completely non-existent communication, I will not be going back here. read more

Grabbed some food here while at the farmers market at Blaisdell. It did not disappoint! The workers were very nice, and since my friend and I got the food at the farmers market, we just sat on the curb to eat in the fresh open air. I haven't been to the storefront, so I'm glad Middle Eats is at this farmers market. There aren't a lot of places to get Middle Eastern food in Hawaiʻi, so I was stoked to get some shawarma and kosharee. That sauce for the kosharee is fire! Haven't had kosharee since being in Egypt 15 years ago. The portions are generous, so you won't leave hungry. Glad my friend and I got to share two things. I'll be back! read more

Middle Eats - Shawarma prime brisket plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Exploring lunch options downtown, I stumbled on this option. It's not a storefront so I had to find it on UberEats for pick up. They also offer delivery. There's clear quality in the food. It's also pretty consistent across the board. They have a great variety and really fun packaging/marketing materials. We love a good lunch box. read more

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Went very well! Loved all that we ate here! Definitely coming back - authentic and delicious!! Hummus . Baba ganoush- pita and falafels. The Schwarna- very very good and fresh! Loved the fresh food read more

Absolutely fantastic. Can we talk about their new branded takeout bowls and boxes?! LOVE! We've been fans since the pop-ups at Capitol Modern and it's so great to see how they've grown. Our family got the mezze box, kibbeh batata, lamb kofta and shawarma brisket bowls, and a salad bowl with chicken. Everything was 10/10! The mezze box was a great way to sample everything. I'm obsessed with the cumin fries--they were so addicting. I'll be getting a full order of those next time. Great babaganoush and we loved the garlic toum--put it on everything. It was our first time trying kibbeh so we didn't know what to expect and were blown away--flavor bombs! Highly recommend. As for the bowls: The brisket was super tender, the kofta was juicy and flavorful, and the portions were so filling--we'll have lunch for tomorrow too! My mom loved the salad and dressing--super fresh and they gave a lot of chicken. Generous portions, fresh high quality ingredients, bold flavors, and you can tell a lot of care went into it all. Thank you for a great meal! We'll be back soon. read more

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Food is delicious and portion size is great! Downfall, only 1 out of 3 times my order was ready on time. I ordered online and a time is given as to what time it will be ready. My order pick up time is 12:10pm. It is now 12:30pm. I texted when I arrived with no response. Called at 12:20pm and the person who answered the phone told me I have to call when I arrive so they can have it ready. Hmmmm, didn't hear that the prior times I've ordered and why would there be a time to pick up the order if I still need to call the I get there. read more

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Delicious! Ordered the koshary and cumin fries. Fries were good and the koshary is so flavorful. The garlic vinegar took the dish over the top and i am still reminded of the flavor a few hours later. The amount of food was good for the cost. Might have to order again tomorrow already because I can't stop thinking of it! read more

This brisket bowl is insane! We have ordered from here quite a few times. The first time we lucked out and got in on a buy one get one free deal and omg we were hooked. It is pricey but it's worth every single dollar. So good!! I literally dream about getting this brisket. So good! We've never had any issues with their service either. Always delivered on time, warm and delicious! read more

I'll have to update this after visiting their location but we got their food while at the KCC Farmers Market, chicken kabob plate, and it was SO flavorful and kid friendly. Our child loves it, too. The chicken, pita bread, and sauce all made to perfection. We will definitely eat here again. read more

First few things I ordered on the menu were sold out for pick up so I lost interest and gave up

Absolutely delicious. Finding a spot to wait took me a while. I should've read reviews! Pickup is in a residential building, but on the first floor where there are other businesses. Everything I ordered was vegetarian. I wish the sambusa was a side order! I could eat way too many. Baba ganoush has great Smokey flavor and very smooth. Green tahini is delicious too. read more

Middle Eats - Mezze with sambusa cumin fries falafel pickle baba ganoush hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had to order from them again since I was in town...the ordering process is so easy...you either call it in or order online...they give you a link to pay and a time to pickup curbside...then they run it down to you when you call and say you've arrived. The food is incredible. I got the Mezze Box, quarter pound of beef brisket and of course, gotta get the baklava. I ordered extra dips cause I wanted to try them all but the best is the garlic toum. Their falafel is the best I've ever tasted...it's crunchy outside and soft and juicy on the inside...other ones I've tried are always hard and dry...not these. The owners are so nice and friendly. OMG...the food is so good...I am surely hooked...you gotta try them! read more

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We've been fans of Middle Eats since their tent days at KCC. Thankfully theyve been so successful they also have a storefront. First our order from the 55 Merchant street storefront It's actually only a curbside pickup place where you call and they bring it out to you. We purchased 2 beef brisket bowls and as a native Texan, the brisket was on point! So tender we could cut it with a spoon, in fact, it would shred when we scooped it up and gave it a shake over the spoon. Just amazing and the portion was great. It's topped over cardamom basmati rice and served with onion and tomato. It is offered with lime, but we prefer sumac instead. I wish I had a pic but it was just sooooo amazing I ate mine in one Scooby-doo lick. We also ordered the baba ghanoush which is unlike anything I've had before. The Smokiness and the spices make it a delight on the palate- and a great savory for a next day sandwich spread - buy several! We also tried for the first time the three cheese sambousek. It's a feta, cream and cottage cheese in a fried crispy triangle. If you love cheese, this is a great replacement for the all too common mozz cheese stick. We actually saved one in the fridge overnight and it was still crispy the next day, a triangle of feta forward love, if you will We also ordered a chicken kebab big wrap in the footlong lavash bread. It's truly a foot long and stuffed! Easily a meal for two and an excellent option if you don't want a thick pita bread or if you're already ordering pita bread - because yes you are Also not pictured on the website but we ordered their version of a ground beef empanada. It was light on spices and not heavy with flavor fillers like onion and garlic - if you know it you already love it and if you have new eaters it's a good baby step choice. Intro to Med Eating, 101. read more

I found this place at the Hawai'i State Art Museum's live Jazz event and I got officially hooked! I had Chicken Kebabs with Yellow Rice, Grilled Peppers & Tomatoes, and Pita Bread. They were absolutely delicious and plenty. The service was good and friendly. I'm wondering when and where I can buy this again, another live Jazz event at the museum or anywhere else? read more

Middle Eats - Chicken Kebabs - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm honestly shocked I haven't heard of this place before--it's an absolute hidden gem! Without a doubt, the lamb kofta wrap was the best I've ever tasted. The lamb was incredibly juicy and cooked perfectly, with a rich blend of spices like cinnamon or clove that brought a depth of flavor I wasn't expecting. The seasoning was spot-on, with just the right amount of salt. But what really set this wrap apart were the sauces--WOW. So flavorful with a gorgeous green hue,, adding an extra layer of complexity without being overwhelming. The flatbread was nice and thin, not dominating the meat and flavos. Even though the wrap is HUGE it's pretty healthy, not leaving you sluggish. I can already tell this is going to be a regular order for me. I can't recommend this place enough and I'm so surprised it's nestled in Honolulu. I feel like this is a meal you would find at a popular New York City joint. read more

A thing of beauty! If you have a hankering for 'middle kine eats' this is da spot. Don't let the pickup only option deter you. I've seen many a middle eastern eaterie come through the island. In my humble opinion this is one of the best. Perfect basmati rice, perfect hummus. That perfect balance of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic. But the piece d'resistance, that perfect falafel is high up there on my list of favorite foods. Their combination of chickpeas (maybe fava bean too), herbs, spices is on point. Crunchy exterior & fluffy tender interior. It's my guess on the ingredients but the combo is so well done they are pure balls of joy! Must try the garlic toum, not in pix but you'll be licking your fingers read more

Middle Eats - Falafel Bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

feels a little redundant to make a third review for this place, but it truly is such a tragedy that i am unable to dine in here with a nice bottle of red wine and eat the amazingly rich and tender lamb kofta and beef shawarma on a plate due to this operating as a ghost kitchen, but i hope to see the day that I'm able to! Did a pick up for the first time ever instead of delivery and a man who i believe is the chef or owner came down to deliver it to me himself after I struggled to find the location for a bit and was so courteous and kind! I took the food to my friend at the airport who was on a short enough layover for a meal, and it seriously made her day eating this after a 9 hour flight, and we finished it off with the pistachio kunefe which i got two of! Note: pickled jalapeño addition to your bowl is a MUST ! read more

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The food was delicious! I had the falafel wrap and my friend had a shawarma wrap and OMG-- not only are these wraps delicious, they are HUGE. The service is excellent and the owner is awesome. I highly recommend!! read more

Middle Eats - Falafel Big Wrap and Pita Shawarma Brisket - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Koshari, the national dish of Egypt. Vegan and a gut busting carb and protein bomb. Oh, and it's great eats! Egyptian vermicelli rice, cumin seasoned lentils and chickpeas, macaroni and spaghetti, a zesty plicate tomato sauce all topped by crispy fried onions. A splash of herbaceous cumin vinegar water brings all the flavors together. Need something a little less carby? The "double pita falafel" is the way to go. A fresh baked pita is slathered on the inside with a rich, creamy roasted garlic hummus then stuffed with freshly fried, well seasoned falafel (three to a pita), fresh arugula, ripe tomato and finished with a generous amount of tahini. The flavors simply work so well together. Rich and satisfying. Oh, you get two stuffed pitas with each order. Share. Very friendly owner eager to bring his cuisine to Hawaii. $16-$17 per dish. Cards through Square. Follow on IG for their whereabouts. This visit was at the Mililani Farmers Market (Sunday) but changes depending if there is an opening for the week. A welcome addition to the ever expanding, culturally diverse, transient food scene. read more

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I have not had very much middle eastern food before, but I have NOT been disappointed yet! I always get the falafel wrap because I am vegan and it is absolutely delicious and relatively affordable as well for the amount of food that it is. I order almost every week and I don't think I will stop any time soon. Thank you Middle Eats! read more

I don't know how many of the brisket plates I've had already...usually get it from the farmers markets. Everything is so delectable--the brisket is soft and flavorful, the rice is well seasoned, the baba ganoush--this is the first one I actually crave. Other items good too but my fave is the brisket read more

The food is amazing, i tried two dishes and my friends tried other stuff. It is very very good in terms of quality and authenticity and portions. Very quick to deliver too, which is great for hungry group of friends. love it read more

Excellent! Fresh and tasty. Falafels not dry like some other places I've tried. Missed their booth at Kailua farmers' Thursday night market last week. Hope they return! read more

Middle Eats - Falafel plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So looking forward to this after the reviews but disappointed. Food only ok. The best were the falafels which were perfectly done but a bit too salty. The lamb kefta was delicious but over rice that was totally undercooked. Still had rice grains in it! Since this was for takeout at the farmers market...also thought they would time the two dishes ordered (middle eats fries & falafel and lamb kefta) so they would be ready close in time. Not so, as the falafels with fries came way earlier than the kefta so were cold by the time both dishes were ready. read more

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Food is very delicious, I found them at the KCC Farm fair. Small booth, very pleasant owner and the service was sublime. Thank you Middle Eats !!! read more

BEST FOOD EVER!!! I have a LOT of food allergies, and need to avoid ALL sugar right now, due to a stomach condition. VERY difficult to find GOOD n 'good for me' take out food! I have to cook a lot of the same old things at home. Sooo bored, but want to be healthy. Met them today at Blaisdell! I had the FALAFEL PLATE! I forgot Middle Eastern food have many delicious sugar free dishes! And I've eaten falafel, tahini sauce, hummus etc before, BUT theirs is the BEST ever!!! They add just the right amount of spices I don't really know how to cook with. BEST basmati rice ever too!! I had stopped buying basmati rice because the bags had gotten sooo expensive! So this was another treat! Plus these foods are healthy! And I like n appreciate that they use environmentally conscious food packaging! Thank you all sooo much! I'll definitely be back soon!! read more

Do not order for delivery! I ordered on Uber eats, the first driver canceled after waiting at the location for 30min, the second driver called and asked if I had ever ordered there before (I had not) the driver explained it's not a restaurant, it's an apartment and that there were 7 other drivers there waiting also (all of whom had been there at least 30 min). Then that driver cancelled, and the third driver waited for 40 min, total time delivery drivers spent waiting at the "restaurant" was 2 hrs 15 min before the food was received. It was of course cold and not fresh, and not very tasty. read more

Soooooo good! But we ordered too much food! For two people, ordered one bowl and one shawarma with the mezze platter, only finished a third of it. Excellent quality and very filling. And super cute packaging. read more

The best Falafel wrap I've ever eaten! The delivery was on time, food was fresh and warm, very generous amount, everything was perfect! I love the flavor of falafel, the seasoning was just perfect, not overpowering the spices. The cumin fries were crispy outside and fluffy inside, the best fries ever! I will definitely order it again. If you love falafel, this is the place! read more

Middle Eats - Falafel Big Wrap and Cumin fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had the pleasure of trying Middle Eats for the first time yesterday. I have to say, hands down, this is the best falafel you will find on this island. I have tried them all! But overall, everything is very fresh and well prepared. You can tell a lot of care goes into making these dishes. I would also say this is the best hummus I've had in a very long time. Very smooth. The ingredients speak for themselves and there's no overcompensation in its delivery. The pickles are also straight from Egypt and I've never had any pickle so delicious. If you taste the salad dressing they supply, you will never have had anything like it. It's very unique and made me curious about its ingredients. I asked them to tell me what it is, but they say it's top secret! If you are in the mood for good, fresh food, give them a try. You will not regret it. read more

Middle Eats - Falafel, salad, hummus, pickles. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii