We stopped by as a group of 5 for dinner Sunday night and we were promptly seated. We visited…read moreChicago for St. Patty's, but my two Persian friends were eager to show us some authentic food and Kabobi did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious and I particularly loved the Shami and Koubidehs. The koubidehs were so tender and juicy. The service was phenomenal and they even brought us some tea and dessert (bamieh) for free. Kabobi is open late and was the perfect spot to chat while the rain died down. Definitely coming back when I'm in Chicago next time!

Kabobi was such a good pick for iftar. We came about 30 minutes before iftar and even though it was…read moresuper packed, everything came out right on time, which I really appreciated. They also have a Ramadan special going on, which made it feel even more festive. The food came out warm, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything tasted really good and satisfying after fasting. The service was also great despite how busy it was, and the staff handled the rush really well. Definitely recommend making a reservation the day of, especially during Ramadan, because it gets busy fast. Overall, a really solid spot for iftar with tasty food, good service, and a nice Ramadan atmosphere.

The food is always super flavorful and very fresh. We love their falafel and the service is good.read more

We did take out by going in to order! We ordered one of the chicken dishes and the Koubideh wrap…read more While we waited we had the Persian tea and it was delicious!! When we got home I was pleasantly surprised at how much food they gave us and it was all well made and absolutely tasty. I look forward to going back to dine in the fancy part of the restaurant.

I just came here to say this is hands-down the best hummus I've had in Chicago in a really long…read moretime. Their vegetarian selection is limited but everything I tried, I enjoyed. We placed a take-out order so I have limited comments on service and ambiance.

I came across Salam while online, searching for a Mediterranean restaurant. I had the taste for a…read morechicken/ lamb platter with rice, near Lakeview. They had an extensive online menu and I found a platter that looked promising. They are located in a small strip mall and at the time that I arrived (about 1:30pm-Weekday), there were spaces available. There's also metered street parking on Kedzie as well as free street parking on the adjacent side streets. The restaurant was completely empty, so there was no wait for me to place my order. Their menu items are accessed via a scannable QR code (chownow) which you them tell the counter server. I ordered the combination lunch special which is advertised as "a combination of chicken taouk, ticka kabob, shawerma, and falafel. Served with salad, fresh pita bread, and choice of side. A nice mix of different meats,I thought. I also asked for white sauce. It was lunchtime so they had their lunch special pricing available, always a plus for me. While waiting, I noticed their extensive refrigerated dessert options ranging from baklava, cheesecake to tiramisu. It's a casual restaurant with a dining area that has about 10 tables. My food took about ten minutes. I briefly chatted with the server about how I found Salam online and had the taste for Mediterranean, a la the street food I was used to in NYC. He joked that their food was better. When I got to the car, I realized that the pita wasn't in the bag. I was in a rush so didn't bother going back. Maybe the online menu was outdated, no biggie. The food was good, well seasoned, but I did find the meats to be somewhat dry. The sauce I was given was Tahini, which wasn't quite what I was looking for. I was looking for white sauce reminiscent of Halal Guys. If I had a sauce, it would have tasted better. Salaam is a cute place that would be good to grab a quick bite with friends or late nite dinner, since they're opened past 11pm on most days. I will definitely stop by again to try other menu options (Gyros,Areyes, Baklava) the next time I'm in that area.

Love this spot as meat is always fresh, juicy and not dry. Rice is flavorful and entree comes with…read moresalad and lentil soup that is delish. Be sure to call direct or order when you go in to save some money rather than online. While they take credit card, you save more paying with cash,

Shawarma Inn is a hidden gem! Stepping inside its a cozy, family owned restaurant with such…read morehospitable staff! I loved the chicken tikka kabob pita wrap because the spices from the chicken tikka sauce were very savory and enhanced the juicy flavor of the pita wrap itself! Would come back again!

The vegan cookies are loved by all the surgeons at Stellar Pain and Spine ; 820 N. Ashland Av…read moreChicago Dr. Shah loves them! Personally I like the vege wrap, the babaganoush,and the spinach omelet and appetizer Platter!

Nice cozy spot for soup and baked goods and some Lebanese Classics. The lentil soup was really…read moregood. The Shawarma was a little different than I was used to, but that's probably more of a lack of broad food experience on my side not theirs. I definitely recommend getting some falafel is amazing. I've had it in other places and I've made it myself. I don't know what they do here to make it so delicious and unique. My dining experience was almost perfect. I would've really liked some sauces or to at least be offered if they had any the food is great but you know sometimes you need that little extra pep. They have Pepsi products for fountain drinks, but also Coke products in cans so that was nice. They also have some parking on site which was great. Their sign says if there isn't parking, there's additional parking by Home Depot, which is odd cause that's across a fairly busy street. This place is definitely worth a stop in even if just for the baked goods and soup.

Great lentil soup and their hummus is perfect. It was ready in 10 minutes and I had the perfect…read moreeasy quick lunch. I'll be back for more

My husband is a very picky eater, doesn't eat much from a restaurant. But since he ate from Hala In…read morehe has been suggesting to eat from there at least once a week!

Snowy day find turned into a hidden gem! This was my first time trying Middle Eastern food, and I…read morecan't believe I've been missing out. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was great, and the place was very clean. I ordered the lamb and rice, and it was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Prices are fair for the quality you get, and I really have to highlight how clean and welcoming the restaurant is. Special shoutout to Hani, who helped me out and provided top-tier service. Definitely coming back!

I have never had mutapq before but I'd read about it in the last year and found that Sheeba Mandi…read moreHouse was one of the places that sold it so my friends and I went to check this place out. We also ordered a lamb dish although unfortunately I am blanking on the name. Both were super good, but the mutapq was sooooo delicious. We all loved it so much and I would come here just to get mutapq. It's easily one of my new foods that I really love. I think about this meal periodically and my friends were similarly impressed. Definitely stop by and try it, you won't regret it.

Food was great and tasted very fresh . Recommend the combo plate and chicken shawarma !read more

Falafel & Grill is my go-to fast-casual spot in the neighborhood. I'm here at least once a week,…read moreand it's consistently excellent. The food is great across-the-board. The Chicken Shawarma wrap and gyro sandwich are my go tos. The kabob plate is a steal for the quality and portion size. Service is fast every single time, prices are fair, and the staff is always polite and welcoming. The restaurant is clean, organized, and easy to get in and out of even during a rush. This is exactly what great fast-casual should look like: reliable food, good people, no hassle. A neighborhood staple.

Restaurant and food were lovely…read more I came in for takeout. It was my first time having yemeni cuisine so I took my time reading the menu and the lady at the front was really welcoming and patient. The food felt and tasted fresh, beef and chicken were super tender and well cooked, portion was solid. Ambiance was nice, very cozy family restaurant vibes with booths on one side and tables on the other

Zahra's was a little confusing... we didn't know if we should seat ourselves or not. We were the…read moreonly customers so we asked and they said to sit anywhere. After we got menus, we waited a while and no one came, so we went up to the counter to order. The food itself was pretty good. One main dish is at least enough for two people, and each dish came with plenty of rice. There's a sauce in the side that had a good kick to it! I split the combination platter with my kiddo--it was enough for us with leftovers. The lamb chops were the best in my opinion. We went up to the counter to pay at the end. Overall, everything is fairly slow paced.

First time visit and what a pleasant surprise! I'll be back to walk through their mouth watering…read moremenu. I had the Italian. It was a hot sandwich that tasted fantastic! Stop in and give them a try.

This place is very nice and clean. This is a cashless eating establishment…read more Ordered the Cubano and the Steak Chimichurri sandwich. The Cubano was really good. It is as good as the Cubano sandwiches you get from Miami's little Havana area. Highly recommend. The Chimichurri Steak sandwich on the other hand was Good, but not as great as the Cubanoz the steak sandwich consisted of pieces of steak, topped with fries and chimichurri. I think this sandwich would be way better if it had more Steak, (especially for the high cost). I felt like I was eating too much bread. The bread overtook the great taste of the steak. Also, the Chimichurri was more like a pesto sauce. It was good but that's what I felt like I was tasting. The regular fries were tasty, and coleslaw was very good. The person who took my order was very nice.