This unassuming shopping strip is the home of Open Sesame. The staff is inviting and the decor is cute. Babagunush (I can't spell) was good and came with pita bread and a plate of olives, pickled orca and beats. Chicken shawarma was well cooked and the rice was flavorful. The mint tea was excellent too. I think they cook everything once you order. So if there is a big table of 20 people ahead of you, you need to be patient. read more

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Such a fan of this place! The food is so flavorful and fresh and feels healthy, and the prices are very reasonable. The falafels were excellent, and the fattoush salad was super fresh. A little slow to get food out during busy periods, but they are very popular for a reason! read more

Open Sesame - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Service was Great, Food was Excellent, Comfortable Ambiance. Its in a small Strip Mall and Parking is tight, during high times you may need to park across the street. I will go back.. read more

Loved the shawarma plate, knafeh, and fries. Would come again! First time dining here and without much background in Lebanese cuisine. Service was friendly and helpful. Mostly small tables for small parties with music playing in the background and a bar section. My friend and I both got chicken shawarma plates and added 2 sides for $6 so $18 each. Got the tabbouleh salad, hummus, fattoush, fries. I really liked the fattoush, the crispy pita chips were a great complement in terms of texture, and the fries were surprisingly so crispy and nice especially with the garlic sauce. The shawarma was tender, moist and seasoned well and good with the rice. Complementary pita bread too. For dessert, we got knafeh and it was amazing (to me as a newcomer). Soft, gooey cheese mildly sweet with filo bread and crumbled pistachio. Affordable and reasonable prices too. Would come again! read more

Open Sesame - Knafeh - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Late Sunday afternoon found me and my mom on a mission for tasty Middle Eastern food. And, Open Sesame delivered, big time! This place is easy to miss and the exterior is low-key--so keep an eye out. The inside is casual with faux grass on the ceiling and walls, nothing too fancy, but it works. We started with hummus, crispy falafel, and lentil soup and from the first bite, we were impressed. For the main meal, I ordered a Mixed Grill Plate that came with beef shish kabab, chicken tawook, and kafta over rice. You can choose two sides for an additional up-charge (we didn't), but it's a nice option to have. The meal also came with complimentary olives, pickled veggies, and pita...all of which were very yummy. I'm not usually a rice gal (unless it's sushi), and I almost always sub it out for salad, but the server kindly advised keeping it "as is". I'm glad I did--the rice was fragrant, and absolutely delicious. Also, service was friendly, and the price point was a great value for the quality. Simple and delicious! If you're looking for unfussy, authentic Middle Eastern food in Dallas, this is one to check out. Happy Eating! read more

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If you're craving Lebanese food in the Dallas area, Open Sesame is a great spot! I went in the evening for a friend's birthday (party of about 12 people), and the service was quick and efficient. While the decor is minimal, the ambiance is still pleasant. I got the chicken shawarma, which was delicious, light, flavored, and beautifully seasoned. There's a small parking lot. Overall, I greatly enjoyed my experience at Open Sesame. The food is tasty, the prices are affordable, and it's definitely worth a try! read more

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By far the best falafel wrap I've had outside of the Detroit metro and the Middle East! Absolutely fantastic food. I'll be a regular! read more

Open Sesame - Falafel wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I ordered the Ultimate Mixed Grill to share with my boyfriend. They start you off with pita and oil/seasonings and then brought out the baba ghanoush and hummus for us to start dipping before the mains came out. Overall everything was super fresh and flavorful. I was very impressed with the chicken and kafta especially, but all the meats were well seasoned and tender! The tabouleh and fatoush were completely new to me, so it was nice to try new flavors for the first time in this mixed platter. It also comes with a garlic sauce on the side. My only wish was that there was more rice for both of us-- it might be better to have a bowl of rice on the side so it's easier to grab a bit of everything. Our server was kind and the food came out at a reasonable pace. It is a more casual leaning restaurant but still very nice inside! read more

Open Sesame - Ultimate Mixed Grill - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Eddie rondik seddik! Very friendly stuff amazing service was greeted right away and treated like family. I love Lebanese food I'm from Los Angeles, California, and this reminded me of home read more

Freakin delicious lebanese food. Portions were big so we shared one plate between two people. The flavors are so good and you get a little variety of things to try. Would be back here in a heartbeat! read more

Open Sesame - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I've placed a to go order here before and have no complaints about the food. However tonight I had a terrible experience. I stood at the bar to place a to go order as I did once before. I was the only person at the bar waiting for service. 2 servers came to the bar and never acknowledged me or even asked if I needed assistance. They were busy so I didn't complain. 10 minutes later, a gentleman walked up to the bar and both servers looked up and asked what he needed. I guess they decided to stop serving black women. The food is great but customer service goes a long way with me. I won't be back. read more

Open Sesame - Mix grill plate I subbed the chicken for lamb - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is my favorite Lebanese place in the entire metroplex been going there for years the quality of food has not changed a bit. Simply perfect read more

very busy lunch today. Our service was fine though our server seemed shy and timid. Had to ask him several times what he said because he just didn't speak up loudly enough. kefta kebab was good as was the chicken Shawarma sandwich. read more

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Order arrived with food spilled out the container. Ridiculous! Uber Eats won't accept the photo because the megabytes are too big! read more

Open Sesame - Chicken Shawarma plate - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

AMAZING, JUICY, FLAVORFUL FOOD! Got the shish tawook and chicken shawarma combo and I think this may be one of the most tasty Mediterranean places I've ever had. Large portions, good value. The place was packed even on a Tuesday night despite lots of tables! Worth every penny. Would definitely come back. read more

Open Sesame - Shish Tawook Shawarma Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food is consistently delicious and good service. Nice place for a quick lunch or early casual dinner. read more

Highly recommend the krafta and kunafeh. The kunafeh is dessert sweet cheese with pistachios and crispy layer on top drenched in syrup! It is deliciousssss! Krafta is well seasoned. I like spicy hummus as sides and that would be the only side I get. Regular hummus is good too but the spicy one has more flavor Food is good but service is always rude. I have not been here where they were nice to me. Once was rude tone over the phone ordering lunch and the other was condescending tone of why I arrived too early to pick up my food. Must be a cultural thing read more

Open Sesame - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This is hands down the best Mediterranean food I've ever had! I tried it for the first time and wow, it did not disappoint! The meat was super flavorful with a nice smoky touch, the rice was delicious, and the garlic sauce took everything to the next level. I've definitely found my new favorite spot and can't wait to go back! read more

Open Sesame - Mixed Grilled Plate with Fatoush - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I went here for lunch with a friend on a Saturday, The ambiance has a slight middle eastern feel and overall was fine. Parking was also find but I can imagine that it could get crowded during peak hours. We went for a late lunch so there was no problem. The restaurant was almost empty. We started with Kibbi, which are fried balls filled with seasoned meat, which come with a mint sauce. They were good and I would get them again. We shared the mixed grill ($18) which is enough for two people. It came with shish tawook (marinated and grilled chicken), beef kabob (I think it was filet because it was very tender), and one kofta. We each picked a side, me: hummus, friend: tabouli. it comes with rice and pita. I liked everything except the tabouli, which was gritty as if the parsley had not been washed well. Other than that, the proteins were all flavorful and well prepared, The hummus was not the best I had but it was not bad and more than adequate. The pita is thinner than usual but still useful as a vessel to pick up hummus and meats. The service was fine. Our waitress was not intrusive but was available when needed. The prices are extremely reasonable. This place is a good value. Overall, there is a lot to like about this restaurant and I would return. read more

Open Sesame - Mixed grill - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I have been on a mission to find the best falafel wrap in the Dallas Metroplex. And, the falafel wrap at Open Sesame is the best value priced that I have found. It has tahini dressing which I prefer over taziki sauce. It is easy to eat and it has all the right ingredients to make me want to order it again. It is more of a Lebanese restaurant that has ambiance of not American which is enjoyable. read more

Lots of construction in front of the store right now, but the food was worth it!! Excellent tasting chicken, hummus, and salad! The prices are very low as well! read more

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Loved the chicken platter and the lentil soup. The owner or manager that night was super friendly and welcoming next time I will dine in!

I ordered through Uber eats and was thoroughly impressed. The food was fresh and tasty and generous portions . I ordered the mixed grill for 3 and the chicken and steak was tender and flavorful. The rice was not overcooked and seasoned well. The Greek salad and hummus were fresh . The pita I think was homemade as well. I will Be adding this to my rotation read more

Just wow! Stopped in for lunch and everything from the service to the food was incredible.

Great food that many have told me is authentic Lebanese. The portion sizes are perfect if you're hungry or to share if you have a smaller appetite. The lamb kebab came out a perfect mix of juicy and tender while not being overcooked and tough. The hummus and baba ganoush are perfectly seasoned and go so well with the basket of pita they bring with each order. The parking can get a bit dicey if it's busy since they share a small lot with several other establishments. There is some street parking nearby but you might have to walk a couple blocks. Overall, I'll definitely be heading back for future meals! read more

Absolutely love this place and foresee this being in my short list for affordable comfort foods. I just ate here with a friend who has a high bar for Middle Eastern cuisine and we both absolutely loved it. The hummus is delicious and I would definitely recommend to try to warak enab as well. Portions are quite large for what you're paying for. Service was really friendly and patient as well. The restaurant is kind of hidden and tucked away but is a great place to meet someone for lunch. I've also had a very positive experience ordering delivery via Uber Eats. Definitely recommend checking this place out read more

Restaurant has a nice ambiance, very well decorated and easy to talk to your table without feeling overcrowded by other tables. Service was quick and helpful. Our server was able to navigate me through the gluten free options (which are more than plenty). I believe there were only two things I could not have off the top of my head. We got the combo and it was absolutely delicious. Would come back here again and again. read more

Honestly, the food was great. If I was rating based on food alone, I would probably have given a four or five stars. So why the three star rating? One word to describe is chaos or confusion. We walked into the restaurant and was not greeted at all. Staff members were walking around, but seemed to almost already expect us to know what's going on. I ended up going up and stopping one of the staff and they explained that there's no waitlist or anything, and we just stand around waiting for a table to open up? It was just bizarre. Finally a table opened up and we got seated and ordered our food, and it took forever for the food to come, I want to say at least an hour. The place was small, but they didn't have many tables so it wasn't too crowded but the place just seems way understaffed. Everyone looked way too busy and the entire operation just didn't seem efficient and there were a lot of waiting around. The food was great, but I would not come back again. It's not a wait 1 hr for your food kind of great. read more

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A delightful meal tonight at Open Sesame! We had a whole bunch of appetizers to share: kebbi, hummus, and falafel. Everything delicious. The Lebanese wines were lovely. We ordered two bottles of the red blends and drank every drop. The entree course came and went and every plate was cleared. My sister in law and I shared the chicken shawarma. After the first course, sharing entrees seemed like a good idea. It was. Service was attentive and polite. The room is small, but didn't feel cramped. If we lived in the area, Open Sesame would be on a regular rotation for both dine in and take out. There wasn't anything on the menu that didn't look fantastic. read more

The food here is chef's kiss...I loved everything I tried. The beef is cooked to perfection. Definitely worth a try.

So, this is an interesting one. We ordered the ultimate platter for two, and our friend ordered the combination meat plate, which was about half the price. Let me start off by saying that all of the meats are phenomenal. Do come here, do eat the meat and the rice. You won't regret it. That said, skip the ultimate platter. At twice the price of the combination meat plate, it did not include twice the meat. It had a few added sides, which none of us really cared to finish. In sum: Eat the meat. Skip the ultimate mixed grill. Combination plate is where it's at. read more

Cozy yet fun atmosphere. Very busy and I can see why. Most delicious chicken kabobs with rice. Hummus was creamy and delightfully fresh as was the salad. Can't wait to return. read more

Great great food. Not so good service :) our guy was busy talking to a girl lol. We waited 1in for our check.

Tried this place on my trip to Dallas. I started off with red wine. For food I ordered Hummus and Veggie Grape Leaves. Food was delicious. The appetizers were served with some pickle which was tasty as well. The servers were super polite and attentive. The ambiance was decent. As it's located in a plaza so there is enough parking spots. I would highly recommend this place! MUST TRY!! read more

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We visited the evening of 1/28, basically as soon as the roads were 70-80% cleared and passable after this past ice storm. Given that it was a Wednesday evening at roughly 5PM, it wasn't super busy. I think there were maybe 3 other tables, aside from us. The restaurant was easy to find, tucked away in a strip-mall- type situation. The parking lot was on the smaller side. The service was pretty good, the only thing was that I felt we did have to get the waiters attention a couple times as he was behind the bar on his phone. Nothing too major, and I get it since it's probably been slow with the winter storm. The food, on the other hand, was amazing! I got the Beef Shish Kabob, and my fiancée got the Lamb Shish Kabob. The meat was cooked perfectly, and the lamb was super tender! Probably the most tender lamb we've had in the last four years we've been together. We also got a side of Hummus and Fatoush, which was both super yummy :) read more

Best lebenese chicken shawarma. Theres not that many lebenese style shawarma in the hill country area so i thoroughly enjoyed it. Cant wait to come back to try other items. read more

Cute place with kind staff. Service was prompt and our server was knowledgeable and patient with us. Absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor. The garlic sauce was divine! read more

Open Sesame - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Ultimate mixed grill A meal for two, plus left overs Get it everytime It's one of our faves! Best Mediterranean We will come back soon My girlfriend loves it She worked at a Greek restaurant It's all Greek to me Worth it read more

Open Sesame - Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We stopped by Frisco a while back and picked up some Open Sesame to go. Even though our food had to endure a 20-30 minute journey back to where we were staying, I was surprised at how well it carried because every component stayed fresh, aromatic, and delicious. I was especially impressed with the quality of the meat. The chicken had that roasty, slightly-charred, bright flavor you'd expect from good Lebanese food while also staying tender and juicy - not an overcooked bit in sight. The same goes for the pieces of steak that were part of our mixed grill dish - perfectly seasoned and cooked, the quality was evident from the first bite. The chicken shawarma was also great, with generous portions sliced thin over a bed of soft, flavorful rice. Another great component was their garlic sauce. Every Mediterranean restaurant has their own version but Open Sesame's garlic sauce punches you with huge hits of fresh garlic that made each bite akin to garlic burp heaven. It was creamy, garlicky, and had just the right amount of acid - get plenty of this sauce because it perfectly complements an already great set of meats, rice, and sides. Despite the distance, Open Sesame managed to deliver a great meal to-go. It's a testament to the care and attention they put into their food and it's an easy recommendation for those who love Lebanese food. I look forward to stopping by again soon (hopefully dine-in next time). read more

Open Sesame - Mixed grill - Lebanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Great food, environment and service, we had the falafel plate, veggie grape leaves and chicken and beef kabobs, the flavoring was amazing we loved it read more