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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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Food was delicious but it's difficult to find as there's no markings anywhere (it's a commercial virtual/ghost kitchen). YOU MUST text them that you're here along with your phone number and name. A handsome man will come out with your food. Just wait near the sidewalk across from the old Kumu Kahua theater.
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!
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!
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.
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.
2 years ago
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
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Thank you so much Caitlin for your detailed review! We appreciate…
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Thank you so much for this amazing review! I literally took a…
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Hi Kalani, We truly apologize for your experience with us. This day,…
2 years ago
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
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Thank you so much, Ryuko, for your feedback ! We have been developing…
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Thank you so much Sejika for your feedback .. always make our food…
3 years ago
My husband and I just went to Egypt over the summer and fell in love with the national dish of kosharee. We NEVER expected to be able to find authentic kosharee here on O`ahu, and when we saw this stand on Yelp, we immediately set out to give it a try. I'm not kidding when I say it's even better than what we had in Egypt! If you've never had kosharee, it may see like a pretty ho-hum kind of dish - you might think "what's so exciting about a bowl of these seemingly randomly assembled carbs?" You might think it looks a little dry or lacking in flavor - "where's all the sauce?" Do yourself a favor: just try it... it's a flavor EXPLOSION! So glad to know Middle Eats exists and will definitely be coming back for more! read more
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Thank you so much for your feedback, We are happy that you liked our…
3 years ago
What a find! I got the mezze platter which had this halloumi cheese, epic! The green tahini sauce with the falafel takes you to Cairo. Yummm! The shawarma beef brisket was the perfect combo to my meal, sooo full! read more
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Thank you so much Elle, we hope to see you again : )
4 years ago
If you are reading this review, there is a good chance you love falafel like me and you are disappointed by many of the options on O'ahu. Well, look no further! Middle Eats is AMAZING. They sell the only falafel that I have found worth eating on the island. The service is spectacular. Plan on a 10-15 min wait because everything is fresh and made to order. The cumin fries are delicious (like whoa. Even as re-heated leftovers) and the hummus is probably the best I've had anywhere (including from Halal food trucks in Philadelphia, PA). Most important, the service is spectacular. The chefs seem to deeply care about their customers experience. And they are super friendly as you can see in the pic. Note: If you order at the Neil Blaisdell Wednesday night farmers market, just walk straight up to the iPad to order and pay. The staff do not take your order. They use the readout from the iPad (I stood around for 10 min before figuring this out lol ). read more
2 years ago
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TThank you Bill for your review ! We glad that you liked the food ..…
3 years ago
The best middle Eastern food I've ever had in my life. Being an Egyptian I had very low expectations to have good middle Eastern food. But I was surprised with the quality and service. Everything from the friendliness of the staff till the deliciousness of the food, was out of this world. I highly recommend the place and you don't wanna miss on the Falafel and the chicken Kebab ( both are a must try). read more
3 years ago
Discovered them at a farmers market and missed them when they left. Imagine how ecstatic I was that they are back with an invigorated menu that includes my favorites from my childhood growing up in the middle east! Their sauces are out of this world and transported me back- their hummus, motabal and garlic sauce love the mezze platter, kebab bowl, falafel and just had the kunafe. demolished in a few seconds!!! Shukran jazilan for re-opening and sharing my "comfort food" cuisine in Honolulu! read more
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Thank you so much, Mia. We are happy with your visits and can't wait…
2 years ago
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Thank you so much C B. ! We glad that you tried our food at out setup…
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Alice, thank you so much for your feedback ! We really appreciate.…
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OMG .. thank you so much for your feedback ! I can definitely relate…
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3 years ago
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Thank you so much, Laura. we are really glad that you guys enjoyed…
3 years ago
So Excited To Have Found This Amazingly Fresh And Delicious Gem! Traditional And Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine Is Hard To Find, We Are So Excited To Know We Have It In Hawaii! We Had Our Annual Salon Anniversary Celebration Last Week, Middle Eats Catered Our Event And All Of Our Guests Were Just Amazed How Tasteful And Fresh Everything Was. Thank You So Much Askar And Your Team For The Great Food And Service! We Will Definitely Make It A Tradition To Have You Cater All Of Our Celebrations To Come! Will Be Sharing With Our Clients And Friends About You Guys! Aloha... read more
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Aloha Liza, Thank you so for your feedback! We can't wait to cater…
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AAloha Pete, Thank you for your feedback! And we can't wait to see…
3 years ago
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Thank you so much, Mary, for your feedback .. We are glad that you…
2 years ago
Best authentic middle eastern food love their freshness too xoxoxox the mezzo box is a perfect for on the go food and healthy too. read more
2 years ago
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Rachel ! I am definitely speechless from your astonishing review ! We…
3 years ago
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We are glad that you loved the Falafels. I can't wait to see you soon…
2 years ago
So happy that they do delivery now. I used to get food from them at the farmers markets but now they have a new kitchen and much bigger menu. I tried the lamb wrap and loved it! read more
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Thank you so much Lana, we glad that you had a great experience and…
5 years ago
We tried this place at the ward open market yesterday, and it was amazing! I haven't seen a lot of Middle Eastern food around here, so I wanted to try it and definitely was not disappointed. There were 3 people working the booth, and they all were working very hard to take orders, fill orders, cook, make drinks. They seemed organized and very nice. - The options are limited to two different pita filled falafel items or a plate option, which makes the decision easy for me and my husband. I got the one with hummus, and he got the plate with fries. Both were very delicious and very good portions for the price. They also offer side order fries, which I would recommend because the fries are super well seasoned and yummy on their own, but with tahini sauce, ohhh sooo good! - Service was pretty fast since most ingredients are fresh produce, and the falafel is cooked right there, so you get a healthy, vegan meal that is hot. Now that we can eat on the lawn or with other people now, this is a great place to grab a bite and have a small picnic on Wednesdays. I definitely recommend!! 5/5 stars!! read more
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Thank you so much for this amazing detailed feedback, We are so happy…
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Thank you so much Omar .. we really appreciate your feedback : )
2 years ago
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Aloha Joe, Thank you for sharing your experience, and we apologize…
2 years ago
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Thank you so much, Tim, for your feedback ! The toum is definitely a…
3 years ago
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ALoha Kat, We appreciate your honest feedback and really sorry that…
2 years ago
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Thank you so much, John, for your delightful review! We really…
4 years ago
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We glad that you liked the food ! Hope to see you again soon
2 years ago
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Thanks Jayne for your feedback .. Can't wait to serve you again !
2 years ago
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Thank you so much for your feedback and hope to see you again soon : D
2 years ago
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HI Nana, we are so sorry that you didn't have a good experience…
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Thank you so much for the detailed review and for sharing your…
3 years ago
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Thank you so much ... we glad that you like our food !
3 years ago
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Much appreciated .. we are happy to serve you at any occasion!
4 years ago
Excellent food and service. The falafel is delicious every time and the Middle Eats team is very friendly! read more
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Thank you Justin, we appreciate your feedback!
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55 Merchant St
Ste 20
Honolulu, HI 96813
Downtown
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(808) 420-4777
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