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YUM! The viral wrap was delicious! However very messy. Dont try to eat this in the car, and have plenty of napkins on hand. It drips oil like crazy! I really enjoyed the chicken they use. The fries were just okay. We ate them fresh and they were already a bit soggy, like they didn't make them crispy enough to begin with. I got a couple big fatty pieces of beef. I'd be back if I were in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.
Great service, great food, great atmosphere ! All around loved the experience.! I had the steak and chi Ken mixed platter with beef kabab and rice! The food came quickly and the place was large enough to eat at a comfortable bench seat and not be bothered. If you're a chain restaurant lover, this is not the place for you. This is a mom n pop, hole in the wall place that will blow any chain away. Great service, high quality food, huge portions at a great price is why no chain can compete with a mom n pop! So get over here to Tempe and enjoy this local secret!
I think this place went pretty viral on TikTok for the crispy shawarma? All my friends told me to check it out so I did! We ordered from a kiosk and got a recommendation from one of the workers which was nice. You can watch them assemble your food on the line which is cool. There's lots of seating inside so it's a nice casual spot. First of all the prices here are incredible, our pita wrap was only $9, and an additional $1 to "make it viral" (crispy). The food took a really long time to come out, there was quite a few people waiting in front of us which is why I think it took so long, they also seemed to grill all the meats to order so I'm not super mad about the wait. The meat inside the wrap wasn't super flavorful, but still pretty good. All the hummus, sauce, and pickles really brought it all together. I probably wouldn't get it crispy next time since it honestly hurt the inside of my mouth, and just seemed to kind of make it greasy, it wasn't as crispy as I thought it would be, just kinda hard. All that said, it's not the best thing I've ever had but the price makes it so good. I would definitely come here again
I wanted to like this place so bad because I had heard such great things, but unfortunately my experience just was not good. I had come here once before to get a chicken pita and it was decent, which is why I decided to bring my husband back with me the other day. Outside of the people who work here being very kind, I really do not have many positive things to say about our meal. We immediately had to get boxes to go, and the takeout picture shows exactly how the food was layered on the plate. I ordered the chicken shawarma with fries and was not expecting the chicken to be mixed directly in with everything else. Instead of separating the items out, the fries were plopped on top of the hummus with a huge dollop of garlic sauce. It reminded me of carne asada fries, but not in a good way. The chicken was very bland and dry, and the garlic sauce had no flavor at all and just made the fries soggy. I ended up not even eating dinner that night because nothing else was open by the time we left. My husband ordered the chicken kebab combination plate and did not have a better experience. His pita bread was dry and stale, the rice was clumping together with an odd flavor, and his chicken was completely overcooked. It is a bummer because the service is sweet, but the food fell totally flat for both of us.
How I've never been here is beyond me. I had a friend tell me recently they were going to Pita Valley to try the Spicy grilled chicken shawarma wrap they saw on IG. So I looked up the restaurant and added it to my list. Luckily we were passing by on University recently and stopped in. So glad we did, it's delicious! We also tried that wrap featured on IG and I didn't like it as much as their traditional beef shawarma wrap. It has better flavor. I haven't had baba ghanoush in forever and this was yummy, the grilled eggplant flavor was great. It came with a pita bread, which are all made in house. This fast casual Lebanese/ Mediterranean restaurant is definitely a place I'll come back to try other items.
A friend wanted to eat here because of the viral crispy chicken shawarma wraps. Located in a small parking lot but the restaurant is long because it has two rooms. The second room had many tables and chairs. They even had a fish tank. It seems like this place has been here for years. There were definitely people waiting inside for their food and people ordering from the two kiosks. We order two crispy chicken shawarma wraps ($10.99/each) and it did take a bit for them to make. But the food came out so delicious. The flavor was tasty and packed with power. The chicken was so tender too. You can definitely share one wrap for two people because we got full pretty quickly. I also saw that they had other options like kabobs and pastries. The wrap is a must try!
Absolutely worth the hype! Service was great and personable. The food was delicious and tasted so fresh. There was plenty of seating and was very quick with service. Highly recommend
We got the viral crispy shawarma , it was so good. The restaurant overall had a nice vibe to it and service was perfect.
The food was plentiful and tasted great. I got the kefta and kabob plate. It came with a good chopped salad, hummus, French fries and rice. The service is order on a kiosk and pick up at the counter. My only issue. They pile all the food on a plate so things mix together. Also the fries were cold but had they been hot I'd gave given them 5 stars. The ambience is carry out in one side and kinda restaurant slash store on the other. A bit confusing.
We came to Pita Valley after seeing it all over TikTok and Instagram, especially for the crispy chicken shawarma wrap. We love Mediterranean food, so we were genuinely excited to try it. When you walk in, you order at an iPad kiosk and get a number, then sit wherever there's space. Not a huge deal, but the tables had plastic wrap over tablecloths, which was honestly pretty off-putting and made the whole place feel kind of... questionable. We ordered the crispy chicken shawarma wrap and the falafel plate, which came with hummus, salad, fries, and a side of pita. When our number was called, my husband grabbed the food. The falafel plate came out first. The fries were actually pretty good, but there was barely any hummus on the plate, and the salad looked sad and unappealing. I took one bite and that was enough. The falafel itself seemed undercooked. The flavor was just okay, but the texture was weird and not in a good way. The wrap came out shortly after. The wrap was definitely crispy, which was nice, but beyond that it was honestly just okay. The meat was super bland and lacked seasoning. Crispy alone isn't enough to save it. Overall, I truly don't understand the hype. For all the buzz this place gets online, the food was underwhelming at best. If I'm craving Mediterranean food in Tempe, I'd much rather go to Green Corner and actually enjoy my meal
I was so excited to try it as soon as I heard it was Lebanese food! Growing up Lebanese there were very limited options in the valley for food, but let me tell you I was blown away from the service, food and energy of the restaurant! The owner gave us the whole run through and we ended up ordering the family platter of kebabs! Each one was cooked very well and seasoned to perfection. The rice and hummus were very good and well made! It reminded me of my father's cooking! I definitely will return for more!
I have been going to this restaurant since December and I failed to review it because I did not want too many people to overtake one of my favorite places. If you like Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food, they do it well here. The entrance can be a bit challenging since there are three doors. When I first arrived, there was a bit of confusion with where to order, since there is a kiosk and a menu board with a station that divides the dining area. But while the layout may be a bit unorthodox, It does not detract from the service nor the enjoyment of the meal. All the food fresh and they spend time making sure it is prepared well. You can see the quality in their finished product and taste the difference. They have two vertical spits of beef and chicken, and the beef often does not last to the end of the day. I highly recommend their chicken Shawarma and the garlic sauce is phenomenal. The soft bread is also a winner. They also have hummus and homemade pickles. I also have used their business for a catering lunch, and the food was prepared on time and people enjoyed the taste. I would also recommend the opportunity to try some of the snacks, drinks, and of course, baklava that they offer at their establishment. please be nice as the brothers are often working hard preparing the food and their dad is at the register. He used to live in NYC.
This is a most amazing Middle Eastern restaurant in the valley. They offer authentic Lebanese dishes. The restaurant run by the family. You can definitely sense love and respect to the customers. The restaurant is very clean it does have a little grocery store inside as well with lots of middle Eastern items. You will love everything you can get here. Their menu is great and they do not have any issues substituting things to your liking.
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YUM! The viral wrap was delicious! However very messy. Dont try to eat this in the car, and have plenty of napkins on hand. It drips oil like crazy! I really enjoyed the chicken they use. The fries were just okay. We ate them fresh and they were already a bit soggy, like they didn't make them crispy enough to begin with. I got a couple big fatty pieces of beef. I'd be back if I were in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more
Great service, great food, great atmosphere ! All around loved the experience.! I had the steak and chi Ken mixed platter with beef kabab and rice! The food came quickly and the place was large enough to eat at a comfortable bench seat and not be bothered. If you're a chain restaurant lover, this is not the place for you. This is a mom n pop, hole in the wall place that will blow any chain away. Great service, high quality food, huge portions at a great price is why no chain can compete with a mom n pop! So get over here to Tempe and enjoy this local secret! read more
3 months ago
I think this place went pretty viral on TikTok for the crispy shawarma? All my friends told me to check it out so I did! We ordered from a kiosk and got a recommendation from one of the workers which was nice. You can watch them assemble your food on the line which is cool. There's lots of seating inside so it's a nice casual spot. First of all the prices here are incredible, our pita wrap was only $9, and an additional $1 to "make it viral" (crispy). The food took a really long time to come out, there was quite a few people waiting in front of us which is why I think it took so long, they also seemed to grill all the meats to order so I'm not super mad about the wait. The meat inside the wrap wasn't super flavorful, but still pretty good. All the hummus, sauce, and pickles really brought it all together. I probably wouldn't get it crispy next time since it honestly hurt the inside of my mouth, and just seemed to kind of make it greasy, it wasn't as crispy as I thought it would be, just kinda hard. All that said, it's not the best thing I've ever had but the price makes it so good. I would definitely come here again read more
I wanted to like this place so bad because I had heard such great things, but unfortunately my experience just was not good. I had come here once before to get a chicken pita and it was decent, which is why I decided to bring my husband back with me the other day. Outside of the people who work here being very kind, I really do not have many positive things to say about our meal. We immediately had to get boxes to go, and the takeout picture shows exactly how the food was layered on the plate. I ordered the chicken shawarma with fries and was not expecting the chicken to be mixed directly in with everything else. Instead of separating the items out, the fries were plopped on top of the hummus with a huge dollop of garlic sauce. It reminded me of carne asada fries, but not in a good way. The chicken was very bland and dry, and the garlic sauce had no flavor at all and just made the fries soggy. I ended up not even eating dinner that night because nothing else was open by the time we left. My husband ordered the chicken kebab combination plate and did not have a better experience. His pita bread was dry and stale, the rice was clumping together with an odd flavor, and his chicken was completely overcooked. It is a bummer because the service is sweet, but the food fell totally flat for both of us. read more
5 months ago
How I've never been here is beyond me. I had a friend tell me recently they were going to Pita Valley to try the Spicy grilled chicken shawarma wrap they saw on IG. So I looked up the restaurant and added it to my list. Luckily we were passing by on University recently and stopped in. So glad we did, it's delicious! We also tried that wrap featured on IG and I didn't like it as much as their traditional beef shawarma wrap. It has better flavor. I haven't had baba ghanoush in forever and this was yummy, the grilled eggplant flavor was great. It came with a pita bread, which are all made in house. This fast casual Lebanese/ Mediterranean restaurant is definitely a place I'll come back to try other items. read more
A friend wanted to eat here because of the viral crispy chicken shawarma wraps. Located in a small parking lot but the restaurant is long because it has two rooms. The second room had many tables and chairs. They even had a fish tank. It seems like this place has been here for years. There were definitely people waiting inside for their food and people ordering from the two kiosks. We order two crispy chicken shawarma wraps ($10.99/each) and it did take a bit for them to make. But the food came out so delicious. The flavor was tasty and packed with power. The chicken was so tender too. You can definitely share one wrap for two people because we got full pretty quickly. I also saw that they had other options like kabobs and pastries. The wrap is a must try! read more
2 months ago
Absolutely worth the hype! Service was great and personable. The food was delicious and tasted so fresh. There was plenty of seating and was very quick with service. Highly recommend read more
23 days ago
We got the viral crispy shawarma , it was so good. The restaurant overall had a nice vibe to it and service was perfect. read more
The food was plentiful and tasted great. I got the kefta and kabob plate. It came with a good chopped salad, hummus, French fries and rice. The service is order on a kiosk and pick up at the counter. My only issue. They pile all the food on a plate so things mix together. Also the fries were cold but had they been hot I'd gave given them 5 stars. The ambience is carry out in one side and kinda restaurant slash store on the other. A bit confusing. read more
We came to Pita Valley after seeing it all over TikTok and Instagram, especially for the crispy chicken shawarma wrap. We love Mediterranean food, so we were genuinely excited to try it. When you walk in, you order at an iPad kiosk and get a number, then sit wherever there's space. Not a huge deal, but the tables had plastic wrap over tablecloths, which was honestly pretty off-putting and made the whole place feel kind of... questionable. We ordered the crispy chicken shawarma wrap and the falafel plate, which came with hummus, salad, fries, and a side of pita. When our number was called, my husband grabbed the food. The falafel plate came out first. The fries were actually pretty good, but there was barely any hummus on the plate, and the salad looked sad and unappealing. I took one bite and that was enough. The falafel itself seemed undercooked. The flavor was just okay, but the texture was weird and not in a good way. The wrap came out shortly after. The wrap was definitely crispy, which was nice, but beyond that it was honestly just okay. The meat was super bland and lacked seasoning. Crispy alone isn't enough to save it. Overall, I truly don't understand the hype. For all the buzz this place gets online, the food was underwhelming at best. If I'm craving Mediterranean food in Tempe, I'd much rather go to Green Corner and actually enjoy my meal read more
I was so excited to try it as soon as I heard it was Lebanese food! Growing up Lebanese there were very limited options in the valley for food, but let me tell you I was blown away from the service, food and energy of the restaurant! The owner gave us the whole run through and we ended up ordering the family platter of kebabs! Each one was cooked very well and seasoned to perfection. The rice and hummus were very good and well made! It reminded me of my father's cooking! I definitely will return for more! read more
I have been going to this restaurant since December and I failed to review it because I did not want too many people to overtake one of my favorite places. If you like Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food, they do it well here. The entrance can be a bit challenging since there are three doors. When I first arrived, there was a bit of confusion with where to order, since there is a kiosk and a menu board with a station that divides the dining area. But while the layout may be a bit unorthodox, It does not detract from the service nor the enjoyment of the meal. All the food fresh and they spend time making sure it is prepared well. You can see the quality in their finished product and taste the difference. They have two vertical spits of beef and chicken, and the beef often does not last to the end of the day. I highly recommend their chicken Shawarma and the garlic sauce is phenomenal. The soft bread is also a winner. They also have hummus and homemade pickles. I also have used their business for a catering lunch, and the food was prepared on time and people enjoyed the taste. I would also recommend the opportunity to try some of the snacks, drinks, and of course, baklava that they offer at their establishment. please be nice as the brothers are often working hard preparing the food and their dad is at the register. He used to live in NYC. read more
This is a most amazing Middle Eastern restaurant in the valley. They offer authentic Lebanese dishes. The restaurant run by the family. You can definitely sense love and respect to the customers. The restaurant is very clean it does have a little grocery store inside as well with lots of middle Eastern items. You will love everything you can get here. Their menu is great and they do not have any issues substituting things to your liking. read more
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Everything about this place is amazing and that comes from someone who absolutely does not do reviews but this place deserves it honestly, 10/10 customer satisfaction always greeted very friendly and just kind nice people overall never feel rushed and always full for what you're paying !!! read more
3 months ago
The owner Ahmed and his family were kind. They had a restaurant in NYC and moved to AZ. They have A+ on their cleanliness inspection. The food was incredible. My husband and I had such a good experience that we have decided to make this our date night place. I've been back multiple times. It's incredible. read more
Stopped in here for lunch and it was a little busy, but not too bad. You don't order at the counter. There's a kiosk on the back wall where you select your food and pay through the kiosk. You seat yourself and they call your number from your order when it's ready for you to pick up from the counter. One issue we found with this is that our meals apparently don't come with any pitas, so we wanted to go back and order a couple of pitas on the side, but the kiosk doesn't provide that as a standalone option. I got some tabbouleh and it was delicious. There was a lot of it too! I got the mixed shawarma platter with 1/2 garlic sauce and 1/2 hot sauce. It was really good. I enjoyed every bite and liked the option to get 2 different kinds of shawarma. They also had a nice variety of baklava that I was really tempted to try. They looked so good. I'll have to try them next time. read more
Our expectations were a little higher, but the food was good. The staff was super nice and explained everything (it was our first time); highlight of the place. Regarding the food, nothing special. We got the crispy version and would recommend the soft and traditional one. The inside could have had a little more sauce (it was a little dry sometimes). It felt like a crunch wrap from Taco Bell. Fries were ok too; nothing special. Place was clean and big. read more
This was located in a very non-descript strip mall. I had a lot of high hopes for this place based on other Yelp reviews. After eating here, I'm not so sure how they get such high marks. The ordering system is a kiosk in the very corner of the restaurant. If it wasn't for the line that was there, I would never have seen it. It was definitely a little confusing. There is absolutely no interaction with anyone from the restaurant. After ordering from the kiosk and asking to print the receipt as per the button on the kiosk, there was no place in which you can pick up the receipt. We ordered the Pita Valley Platter and waited , and waited, and waited for our order. 40 minutes later, they called my number and the food was already luke warm. The hummus and parsley salad was ok. I've had better. We had 4 different types of meat... Chicken, beef, lamb, and a beef Kafka. There were about 4 pieces of each meat about the size of a chicken nugget. These were all topped on the yellow rice which was delicious. The meats were really dry but the yogurt dressing was def needed to moisten the items. We also ordered a piece of the baklava which was a very small piece - 2 bites at best. We paid about $30 for the entire meal. I really wanted to like this place but the wait time was horrible. I can't imagine if there was a lunch rush, how they would do with people trying to eat and run back to work. If you go, please be prepared to wait a LONG time for your food. I hope they can figure things out and deliver faster service. read more
7 months ago
I wanted to love this place but just couldn't. Fast casual restaurant where you order at a kiosk and they call your number when your food is ready. The rice was sadly hard and the pita was raw and undercooked. I've heard such amazing things and maybe they were just having an off day. read more
2 months ago
This was my first time there and it was amazing! The food was so fresh and the chicken in the wraps was so delicious and tender. The wrap was perfectly crispy as well as the fries. I'm not sure if it was the owner of the store but the man with glasses was extremely kind and gave us incredible service. We will definitely be back! :) read more
1 year ago
This is a family-owned Lebanese spot, and the owners and staff are super friendly and welcoming! They're also very patient in explaining the dishes to me and always make great recommendations! We tried the Pita Valley Combo Plate ($27.99), and it easily fed about 5-6 adults. Definitely a great deal! I also had the Sojok Wrap, and it was sooo good! It's grilled ground beef mixed with sausage spices. The portion is a bit small though, so you might want to grab two if you're very hungry Their Zaatar and Cheese Pie is another favorite! It is basically flatbread topped with zaatar (a blend of herbs and spices). Just note, they only serve it until 2 PM! Seating is decent, but the space is a little tight if you're coming with a large group. read more
2 months ago
What a great first time experience. They have been around for 6+ years and I've never been but glad I did. The wifey saw the viral crispy shawarma. Never hear of this as I'm off the socials but hey we made a date out of it. You could tell everything was homemade and I love that I can see them cook it all right in front of you. The Lebanese came through on this big time. We had the chicken shawarma pita and the soujouk pita. Both great, full of flavor and piping hot. The service was phenomenal. The brothers were so friendly, shared their story coming from NY and their previous jobs. Awesome to hear and you should ask them as they were freely sharing and proud to have come to AZ and open up a spot. They have a grocery that has a few items and I picked up some of mom's homemade Kibbeh (can't wait to try it). The inside was as expected, clean, and bright with plenty of seating. Honestly the service hit the 5 stars all the way for me. Will be back to try different pitas and platters. Go here! read more
2 months ago
I always get their beef shawarma, but recently tried the chicken and it was so good. The staff is always super friendly, and I'll definitely be back again! read more
10 months ago
8 months ago
You're missing OUT! Period. Atmosphere Vibe Food All A Plus plus!! This place never fails me, the food is delicious and made with love. Hot tip, try their garlic sauce! read more
9 months ago
We had 2 beef shawarma, one chicken, one sojok and a small order of falafel. Plus a dozen spinach pies. The beef shawarma, the meat tasted amazing but the sandwich did not have anything as showing in the sandwich. No greens, no onion no tomatoes, just a couple pieces of pickles. Same with the chicken. But again it tasted good because the meat was good. The sojok, is ok, nothing I would order again. The spinach pies were amazing. read more
5 months ago
This place was such a hidden gem and so delicious! We got the viral chicken schwarma wrap, falafel and hummus! We want to come back and try the wrap but with falafel because they were super good. Simple place, order at the kiosk then listen for your number read more
5 months ago
Visiting this place yesterday because of the Pistachio Baklava. yummy End up coming out with a happy tummy and beautiful experience. Friendly staffs helping my husband and me with all the great choices of dishes. Will definitely come back for more when we are in town. Sorry, ate my baklava first and forgot about taking pic. read more
We stopped in after dance class to try the viral crispy chicken shawarma wrap. I'm not a fan of the screen ordering systems. I know a lot of places are moving towards using them but it grosses me out to tap a screen 800 other people have that day before I eat. Anyway, you order from a screen. We were there around 630pm in a Wednesday night and they were pretty busy. It would be nice if they had more than one ordering screen as we waited probably 10 min to place our orders. It was nice they have the viral wrap added as a specific item for easy ordering. We placed our orders and sat down and waited to be called. Again, they were busy, but it took about 20 min for my friends food to come out (she only ordered hummus and falafel) then my wrap took probably another 10min. It was odd they didn't call them together but not a huge deal. Food was super fresh and you can taste the quality and love they put into it. The staff was very nice and welcoming. The restaurant also has a few grocery type items you can buy. My viral crispy chicken wrap was very tasty but I wasn't as in love with it as people I see online. I ate maybe half and bought the rest home. I asked my 19 year old son if he wanted the rest and man he could not stop talking about how amazing it was! So maybe it just wasn't for me? I would have given it 7/10 while my son was definitely 10/10. Try it for yourself and see! read more
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