Absolutely fantastic experience. The hummus was incredibly smooth, rich, and packed with…read moreflavor--easily one of the highlights of the meal. The lamb plate was cooked to perfection, tender and well-seasoned with every bite delivering depth and balance. But the real standout? The pita bread. Fresh, warm, and on another level entirely--it tied everything together and elevated the whole experience. Simple, authentic, and done right. Definitely a place worth coming back to. Service needs some help but was ok for the area.

Fantastic food! Friendly service, quiet spot you wouldn't think about off Avalon avenue and well…read moreworth checking out. I enjoy a lot of different foods but one of my favorites is middle eastern foods, Queen of Sheba is very close for me and has become one of my favorite places to go for a Sunday dinner.

really good food. great environment and phenomenal international experience right here in Memphis.read more

This is a rather small market attached to a restaurant, roughly the same size. I had the beef with…read morehummus dish, and it was one of the most epic dishes I've had. The hummus was perfectly smooth and creamy, way better than anything one can find in a supermarket. The pita was fresh and warm. There was some ground jalapeno's for an optional punch, and there was plenty of olive oil to add flavor to everything. I can't wait to try other dishes at this restaurant.

They don't have food. They do have coffee and tea drinks as well as smoothies…read more Their choices of hookah flavors is vast. The server was greatly helpful in recommending an excellent blend. The lounge is large and comfortable. We were there on a Wednesday night, so there were only a dozen people there. But I imagine weekends are hopping.

Polite and knowledgeable Staff, great atmosphere! Great Turkish Coffee it was the best !read more

Yall, this place is really good! My first visit and I told the guy I was thinking about the chicken…read moreshawarma or the gyro, he said the chicken shawarma so I went with that. And it was definitely the right choice for me. Filled with chicken, garlic, lettuce, pickles and it was yummy goodness. I ordered a side of fries, they weren't anything special, but they were made right as I ordered. My friend ordered the falafel sandwich and the Fattoosh side salad. The salad is pretty big and can be shared and the Lebanese dressing was light and refreshing. She enjoyed her sandwich. Everything was prepared to order and made right in front of you. You can order to go or eat in. Service was quick and the place got busy quick. They also serve breakfast, but I didn't see a menu for that. If you haven't visited please do! The place isn't huge, you seat yourself, we paid at the end of our meal. Will definitely return

4.5 stars! Such an awesome spot! We ordered the chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, and beef kebab…read moreplatters. The portions were huge and everything was super fresh! There were four of us, and we split the three dishes and it was more than enough food. I would definitely recommended splitting a platter if that's your vibe. Everything was great--the food was very satisfying! The workers were so kind!! They made us feel so comfortable. The atmosphere was casual. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. I will definitely be back for a meal or takeout.

Picked up some great food for dinner!!! The flavors were great as were the portion sizes. We tried…read morea combination of things again some new and some tried and true. My sis and I are fans of falafel. The plate came with a bit of hummus but we ordered more separately and are so glad we did! The hummus tasted so good we couldn't stop eating it! They put a little sumac in it and the tweak in the taste really grabbed all of us. Mom liked the falafel so much she wanted to understand what all was in it! We decided to try the fish fahsah and wow were we glad we did! We all agreed this is a must have on the menu for us, though we also want to try the lam version. It had such an incredible combination of flavors! We always like the kabobs and went for the chicken again. The plate includes chicken, rice, pickled vegetables and yogurt. We ordered to go, service as always was great.

Looking for some good Mediterranean food just north of Memphis? Look no further! Balqees is a…read morelittle hole in the wall restaurant in the back of (not the nicest) shopping complex but don't let that deter you. Lots of options for parking and you can do a little shopping if you need any of the other shops in the complex! Service is great, the staff was very friendly. I was offered complimentary hot tea upon arrival and even got complimentary lamb broth soup and a small (but delicious!) salad with cucumber, lettuce, tomato with my entree. My first time there I ordered the half grilled chicken plate and hummus. The hummus arrived first and was beautifully plated and came with a huge piece of homemade and FRESH bread. Hummus was delicious and the bread was warm and cozy. The half chicken plate came out and let me tell you, I ate that food for the next three days. It was just little ol' me with a giant half chicken, probably a pint of rice, and a salad of veggies. It was soooooooo good. I love taking a bite of hummus with some rice and some chicken. It makes my heart happy. The next time I went I ordered the chicken kabob plate to try to scale it down. The kabob plate didn't come with the soup and salad, but that was okay because it was still a ton of food! Ten pieces of grilled chicken, a huge serving of rice, and some veggies on the side. I can't wait to eat it for the next few days. This place is easy, right off Perkins exit of the 40, lots of parking, and you can sit by yourself and have a nice long lunch. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing place on the inside, but when the food tastes like it does it doesn't even matter. Bonus it's right next to a cozy Yemeni coffee shop and a Mediterranean grocery store.

Tried Shawarma King for the first time and was quite surprised by the size of the location. I was…read moreexpecting a small store front location for takeout with maybe a few tables, but this is place is sizable at best. It can be rented out for events and it has the trimmings for your instagramable pics. The food was delicious! I had the lentil soup and it had really great flavor and comes with flat bread. I also had the fried potatoes appetizer with the garlic sauce and a lamb gyro. Everything was really good but that lentil soup stole the show for me.

Beautiful restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious. The hummus was so creamy. The baba ganoush…read morewas smoky and very eggplant forward, just like it should be. Everything we ate we both said that it was the best we had ever had. The filling in the grape leaves was the most delicious and flavorful. Garlic potatoes were chef's kiss. Our server was super nice and ready to answer any questions we had. We are already making plans to come back.

If you're looking for a Brazilian steakhouse experience that absolutely delivers, Tannoor Grill is…read morea must-visit. From the moment we walked in, everything felt top-tier--clean, welcoming, and beautifully set up for a great dining experience. The salad bar? Next level. Fresh, vibrant, and packed with a wide variety of options that could honestly be a meal on its own. Every bite felt high-quality and thoughtfully prepared. And the service... flawless. Attentive without being overbearing, friendly, and genuinely on point the entire time. You can tell they care about making sure every guest has an amazing experience. Of course, the star of the show--the meats--were incredible. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and served just right. Pair that with prices that won't make you question your life choices, and you've got a total win. Hands down one of the best Brazilian steakhouses I've ever been to. We'll absolutely be back for more.

Had a lovely meal last night celebrating my mom's birthday. We hadn't been in a few years, but am…read morehappy to report that both the salad bar, the meat selections, and the service are still amazing as ever. The waiters bringing around the meat selections were very professional and attentive. The service here rivals any of the top restaurants in Memphis. Happy to report we won't be waiting long for another visit.

Love the food here but the service can be bad if the owner is not present. Servers are usually…read moredistracted with other things like their phones or talking to each other. This last time, the restaurant was also very hot, as it seemed that the air conditioners were turned off and no music (that's usually on) was playing. We love the hot or iced tea and usually one of us orders Egyptian Hawashi. Their sauces are amazing to put on top of any of their dishes!

Service is strange. Server grabbed menus & started walking to table, but didn't say anything like…read more"Follow me, right this way", etc. Asked if we needed a highchair for our child, we said yes, she brought it. Came back to table and just stood there for 5-10 seconds... I'm waiting for her to ask "What would you like to drink"? And she doesn't, so I just tell her. We order falafel hummus platter, tastes great. Tea, great. I ordered lamb shish kabob. Fiancé asks for 3 chicken kabobs, no rice or veggies. Not sure if that is explicitly on the menu. Server double checked with me before submitting order, "lamb shish kabob"? I said yes. Also asked for a water. She forgot about it, and went to sit down at hostess stand. Fiancé had to get up & go ask her for it. They bring out our food, but mine is chicken, just like my fiancé's. Looks exactly the same, but with rice & veggies + 2 kabobs instead of 3. Server comes to check on us, I ask her if my plate is chicken or lamb. She says it's lamb.......... I've never seen lamb look bright like that. Once again, it looked exactly like my fiancé's chicken. So I said ok, and took a bite. Yep, it's chicken. I was pretty disappointed, I had actually brought my fiancé there because I wanted lamb shish kabobs. When she came to check on us again, my fiancé had to ask for a drink refill, which prompted her to refill my tea. I then told her my plate was definitely chicken, & I would like her to take it back. She looked confused & repeated "Take it back......?" So I confirmed & clarified, "Yes, I don't want that. You can just take it back & take it off the bill, because it's chicken, and I ordered lamb. I'm sorry, I hate to be that person." She said something about the cook having different types of meats in the kitchen and blah blah blah idk. I think she put the order in wrong. Wasn't really apologetic & didn't ask if I wanted the lamb still or not, or anything else. We were ready to go. Couldn't find her, finally she came back, I asked for check, somehow my fiancé's 3 chicken kabobs were $30. That doesn't sound right to me. But like I said, I don't think that's explicitly on the menu, so I think they charged what they wanted to makeup for my plate being refunded. Will definitely not be back unfortunately. Let me also add the first 5-10 mins we were there, 2 others tables with 2 people each. After that, we were the only table. Also, it's dead quiet. No music.