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    Open Sesame Express

    4.9 (7 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Love the real authentic middle Eastern taste, it's as if I'm in Lebanon. Also the service is amazing.

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    Madina Halal Grill - Ordered Beef and lamb combo and zinger combo.

    Madina Halal Grill

    4.5(273 reviews)
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    10/10 best shawarma spot in Richardson! I cannot explain how good the service and the food is. I…read moreenjoy the packed vibe of the place, which is lively. I've gone three days in a row and it just the spot every time. I get the chicken shawarma combo with vimto and it's amazing. From their fresh shawarma to well seasoned fries and veggies. It's just beautiful.

    It had been quite some time since I was last here. The City of Richardson has done a lot of…read moredevelopment in the area and are trying to get people to come "downtown " more frequently. No surprise that parking is more challenging now since there are quite a few businesses, but not a lot of space to maneuver or park. In fact, I almost got in an accident coming here! The Madina Halal Grill has expanded from a small hole in the wall, to two holes. LOL! It looks like the took over the area next door and connected them with a small doorway. What is great about this is that the initial room is great for placing your order, looking at the menu, chatting with the staff, paying, and waiting around for your food to come out. The next room over is great for finding a seat, relaxing, and eating without being jostled by people coming and going. Food was pretty good. I forgot to specify the bread wrap, so my sandwich was more like panini than a shawarma. My husband was less than enthralled. He wasn't a fan of the lamb mix, but that is to be expected as he didn't grow up with it and hasn't learned to acquire a taste for it. Staff are really friendly here. Food comes out quickly and remains hot on the way home.

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    Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill

    Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill

    4.2(743 reviews)
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    Hands down my favorite Mediterranean restaurant I've been to in DFW. Everything is always…read moreconsistently fresh and flavorful. The sauces are amazing - tzatziki, hummus, baba ghanoush, and more. I personally love the chicken cooked in a yogurt sauce, roasted cauliflower, and chickpea moussaka as my top standouts, but truly there are too many delicious things to name. I love how many chicken options there are as someone who isn't crazy about beef or pork. There is also falafel and plenty of beans for your vegan/ vegetarian friends. There were markers for allergies / preferences on the labels, but I didn't attend too closely as I don't have dietary restrictions. They have tasty rice pudding topped with pistachios and fresh fruit as something sweet to pair with your meal. I enjoy the lentil soup for dipping pita bread in. All you can eat buffets are always the best for getting to try everything and making everyone in your party happy. It's a bit on the expensive side (around $25 per person before tip), but it's totally worth it for special occasions. Within the last year they've redone the seating inside, but the food quality has stood the test of time!

    Saturday night -with a reservation 12 people. 5:30…read more Most of us were not prepared for a buffet rather than menu ordering, but it worked out as you could try a variety of items. Drinks are self-serve fountain drinks, water or wine. Good variety of food and each was well labeled. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful. The olives were good. Several in party disappointed not to see chicken shawarma or baklava on the menu. Lamb stuffed grape leaves were flavorful. The rice ones were good. Staff were are helpful and friendly . They cleared your plates quickly. They explained dishes. Chairs were sturdy/hefty wood with leather straps for back and seat. A few chairs sank when sitting.

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