First off there was a little bit of a wait because someone ordered over 20 wraps.. I took them as a…read morevote of confidence for the food. There were people eating there when I arrived food got sent out quickly. It's the basic ambience that I liked. No-frills just good food. It's away in the corner of a strip mall next to a Dunkin' Donuts. It's easy to miss, but don't but don't pass it out for other options on that street. This is the real deal delicious food wonderful soup. The rumors are true. The chicken Shawarma is amazing. If you're ordering pick up, go for the two meat option, we got the Kafka and the beef Shawarma. And let me tell you, these portion plates are full of delicious hummus, and a salad a mountain of rice underneath the meats, plus a bundle of warm pita. They were shortstaffed when they visited on Sunday, so if you're looking for a job, maybe you see if they're hiring.

A great small hole in the wall! We wanted some halal food in the area before stopping at O'Hare and…read morethis place came up. Situated in an unassuming mall on a busy road, we had pretty low expectations--but we were blown away! The food was super flavorful, we were complimenting the citrus flavor in the Chicken Shawarma the whole time. The cashier was incredibly helpful in answering our questions, and we all received our food very quickly and all together at the same time. What a great find!

About a 1-1.5: I saw that Ya Hala had some rave reviews, but after my experience, they are a bit…read moresus. Their menu offers various apps, salads, sandwiches, and entrees - we tried: +Eggplant Fatteh - prepared with eggplants, beef, pita chips, tomato sauce, and garlic yogurt sauce; the pita chips that were mixed in were super soggy, and should have been served on the side for the consumer to mix in +Mskhan (musakhan?) Rolls - with bread, chicken, summac, onions, lemon juice, and olive oil; kind of similar to egg rolls +the Mix Grill - comes with beef kebab, chicken kebab, and shish taouk - this came on a bed of rice with a side of salad and hummus; unfortunately, the meats seemed to not be fresh and reheated; they were not cooked on the spot and seemed to have been prepared way in advance Service was friendly, but the food was super disappointing. Parking available in the shared lot. +not-so-fresh meats +parking available in lot

Just amazing food - the cook is definitely talented. Best falafel I've had outside of Jordan. A few…read moreof the foods are too cheap for the portion so I hope they're making enough to stay open for a long time

So so good, woman is amazing so sweet and her food is delicious!!! I come back for the woman…read morerunning the show.

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

This place is tucked away on a unique corner with a drive-up, making parking tricky when driving in…read morefrom the west. There was plenty of parking available, but the adjacent lot was gravel. If you park at the back of the gravel lot, you'll have a bit of a walk to the front door. It was raining lightly, so the walk was very inconvenient. Upon entering, we walked down a dark foyer, leading to a rundown bar area........Cash Bar.... We attended a wedding anniversary celebration, which was in a neighboring room to the bar area. We arrived late, so we had just missed dinner, but the staff was friendly. They offered to bring us dinner, although we were late. We declined. The room was spacious, with more than enough room to accommodate guests with a dance floor in the center. The venue seemed to be more than sufficient for the needs of our friends.

I really enjoyed my birthday dinner here. Food was delicious…read moreas we ordered a fatoush salad & steak kabobs. It was mouth watering delicious!!! It was great Mediterranean food. Service was really good too. I will be back in the very near future...this place is a hidden gem for sure!

Bamyan Kabob's lunch buffet is one of those rare spots where you feel like you've discovered…read moresomething special the moment you sit down. The standout for me was the chicken soup--rich, creamy, and packed with flavor in a way that feels both comforting and indulgent without being heavy. It's the kind of dish you go back for more than once. The variety of rice offerings was equally impressive, each with its own distinct seasoning and texture--from light and fragrant to more savory, spiced options that pair perfectly with the rest of the meal. The chicken dishes on the buffet were tender and well-marinated, with a depth of flavor that clearly comes from careful preparation rather than shortcuts. I also appreciated the small touches that round out the experience. The tea was warm and soothing, a perfect complement to the meal, and the dessert selection added a nice, subtle sweetness to finish without overwhelming you. Overall, Bamyan Kabob delivers a well-balanced, flavorful lunch buffet that feels both hearty and thoughtfully prepared. It's a place that doesn't just fill you up--it makes you want to come back.

My first Yelp event was at Kabul House on Oakton (Skokie), before they moved to Dempster…read more(Evanston). And from that moment to this, I've always been amazed by Afghanistan style cooking. And that's why I was attracted to Bamyan Kabob. I drive down Lincoln Avenue every week it seems, and guess what, there's Bamyan that I'm seeing out of the corner of my eye. So I finally came in, at least three (3) times now and I really enjoy the greetings from the employees, they are very friendly. They also have videos showing how the food is prepared and cooked, which is very insightful. As for the food, definitely get the mantu entree, these are the beef pot stickers, these are incredible. I would also select the steak and chicken kebabs with salad. Although we've asked for rare steak, it's been on the medium well side. But both the steak and chicken breast cubes are still very juicy. Excellent service too, in this neat and clean environment. When it was warmer, we sat in the outdoor enclosed area and that was cool, literally.

This restaurant is very special to me because my parents owned a restaurant at this exact location…read morein 1995-1999: when I was age 2-7. It was called Cracovia and it was a Polish buffet. We lived above the restaurant during that time period. My dad was the chef and my mom ran the restaurant. I love Real Thai because the food is fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Everything that we ate was delicious, especially the fried mussel pancake! I usually only order pad Thai at Thai restaurants, but I decided to branch out and order the pancake...and I'm so glad I did! It was crispy and even my 4 year old liked it. Service was attentive and the food came out quickly. We will definitely be back here again...both for the nostalgia and for the delicious food.

Always enjoy our meals there. Not sure how people can deal…read morewith hot level 5 Love how fast pickup orders are ready.

First time at Al Badia Tandoori with my family for my Birthday!…read more Very Arabian nights ambience with beautiful lighting. We were a party of 6 and were seated immediately and our order taken very shortly after. We ordered on huge platter that came with hummus and bread and lots of meat! Overall a pretty decent tasting platter which was more than enough for us! Worth checking out if in the mood for Mediterranean food!

Was quite excited to try out this new restaurant on Devon…read more I was happy with the food and the choices. We first went during Ramadan and got the buffet. I'm sorry but $50 for a buffet is unacceptable. I get that it's during a holiday time and it gets busy but even buffets in downtown are around $20. On top of that, there was a 18% surcharge... for what?! All they did was seat us and then bring a soda since the rest was self service! They were carving and cutting fresh lamb in the buffet line but it was the blandest meat I've ever tried. No seasoning, no masala. The second time experience went a little better when we did a la carte and the prices were more reasonable. Everything was made according to the requested spice level but I would prefer more boneless dishes. I also don't understand how they decide to seat in the dining rooms. It seems like there is a more casual quick section and then a more formal dining room. The kids that work there provided good service and were friendly.

Felt hungry at 9:30am during my grocery run at Hmart and ordered spicy squid stir fry with noodles…read morefrom Red Wok. I was a bit sticker shocked, almost $19 after tax for this food court entree. Ignoring price, I enjoyed the dish. The sauce was flavorful but not that spicy. I would like it to be more spicy. The noodles were appropriately chewy and not overcooked. I imagine their jajiangmyun would be pretty good too. I wish the squid stir fry to noodle ratio was higher though. Service is very friendly. Grab a dessert at Paris Baguette next stall over afterwards to make your meal complete!

ordered the spicy pork cup bop which came with a free soda/water bottle. lot of rice, very little…read moremeat, and too much mayo. the meat was marinated well though. for $15 i don't think it's worth it.