It was our first we came here. The food was good but the employees was rude. We don't know the menu and trying to figure out we we going to order. We ordered make your own, It means whatever we want to put on our meal. Instead of suggesting, one employee make us feel that we are dumb and telling us to what to put on not mannered way. The most thing I hated the most is that one of the employee cat calls 2 girls by whistling. This is the most rudest place I ever have and never coming back again. Have some respect especially you have a girl that is working there. read more

The chicken for chicken over rice was salty. The free drink offer for yelp check in was not honored. Maybe this business started off very well but doesnt seem to be run well now. The shish kaboob house near by maybe worth checking out read more

I love the food and service! The variety is the best, so many choices! Have to try it much better than McDonalds that's for sure!

Portions are great. Plenty of toppings for sure ! Excellent flavor. Excellent experience. Great Service. Hummus is near perfect! The fresh and crunchy veggie toppings were amaaziing. read more

Very good Mediterranean food. Prefer to go in and order rather than ordering online. Just annoying that I can't add an extra topping if I wanted to. read more

Lazeez! Great price! Amazing service! Comfortable seeing! Good music! I'll be back to enjoy other dishes. I can't wait to try the gyros next time! read more

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I never got to the point of purchasing food at this establishment. The person taking orders elected to try to service the man standing behind me in spite of both of us insisting I was there first. You choose not to respect me as a customer. I choose not to spend my dollars with you. read more

Everyone is always so kind and helpful here! Portions are really generous and the flavors are outstanding. Eating here feels like having a home cooked meal. read more

DONT EVER ORDER FROM THIS PLACE. Places a huge order for 15 people. Came to pick up the food. Clearly ask if everything was there. They said yes. When I came back home. Realize they were short 3 bowls. Came back to let them know and they wouldn't want to give me the 3 bowls they shorted me after spending $$$$ for the order. Great customer service. NOT! read more

Perfect for a healthy choice. I get the bowl with garlic chicken, brown rice, hummus, cucumber mix & banana peppers. Tziki sauce on the side. Delish! read more

Easily the best fast-casual Mediterranean in a 5mi radius. Fresh, fast, flavorful cuisine at a very fair price. If I lived closer I would eat here multiple times a week. It's hard to deviate from the ultra-satisfying shawarma bowls, but the few time I did not disappoint. My mouth is watering just thinking about when my next visit will be. read more

Was on my way to the hookah lounge next door and I stopped in hear to grab a bite. The staff was very helpful with selecting a good meal. I got the chicken wrap with garlic sauce, red cabbage, onions, and hummus. Definitely will return! read more

Yummy, yummy fantastic...FRESH HANDMADE EVERYTHING... All the meats made in house.. Delicious,! The creamiest hummus, most flavourful baba ghanouj!! The grape leaves are most and tender and amazing... We ended up taking home several additional salads including tabouli.. All so amazing and taking is back to when we have traveled to the near east on the Mediterranean. I'm sad we live far away in San Diego, but we're lucky to come to Illinois often!! read more

This place was nothing short of amazing. The service was top notch, chicken shawarma was delicious, sauces were sooo flavorful and the falafel was some of the best I've ever had. Hope they stay open forever and ever, amen. Easy and healthy to eat low carb or vegan/vegetarian! read more

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It's ok. Chipotle concept applied to Mediterranean food. Sauces are good, salads are fresh, meats don't disappoint, stuffed grape leaves were out of this world. That said, no kababs, no lamb, and black olives are the kind one gets at Taco Bell. On the whole- I am not a fan of the concept. Staff was friendly and helpful. I saw some of the other comments about it being authentic- that is a bit like saying McDonalds is an authentic steak house. I would classify this as Mediterranean street food. read more

Don't come here unless you prefer to be lied to about them not charging you for something and when you confront them about it they tell you they're right even tho they're website says that the "extras" you ordered don't come with your plate check the website a shawarma plate comes with tomato and onion ive never experienced ruder service in all my life a dollar was thrown at me while talking to the person behind me instead of apologizing and a have a nice day was shouted at me as I walked out! Btw this was a phone order that when I came in needed to be clarified guess they couldn't pick up the phone to clarify I will never be back or recommend this place! To bad you can't go less then 1 star read more

Great food. They let you pick whatever you want in your bowl. Cooked fresh. Nice people

I've eaten at this spot on many of occasions; however, this last time will be exactly that....my last time going there. I went a little later in the evening and there seemed to be someone new working there because he was very unsure and confused when I was placing my order. I ordered a falafel wrap, as well as, the person I was with and told them to put them in separate bags. The lady at the register immediately had an attitude. She was snapping at one of the workers, she threw the bag of food on the counter, and proceeded to walk away. I looked in the bag to see which one was mine and she says (rather aggressively) "it's all in there, you don't need to look." One, don't tell me what to do with food that I paid for and two, what's with the unprofessional behavior? The food was alright. It was rather salty and not as good as it usually is. All in all, will not be returning. The food isn't all that great to be treated like I'm somebody's child. read more

This place forgot half my order, had to go back for the rest. I ended up throwing half of it out cause it tasted like it wasn't even remotely fresh. I've been sick all night and the entire day after. read more

Great service. I go here once a week or every two weeks to pick up hummus. This place has ruined me for store bought hummus! I go here specifically to get hummus for my veggies and pita chips at home. They also have amazing fries! Comparable to Five Guys..and you get your moneys worth. I don't eat alot of meat, but if had a few chicken pitas and they were good. Alot of options to personalize your food. read more

Great healthy Mediterranean food. It's fresh which I like and customer service is ok -not bad . Quick to order and carry out , or stay to eat. Two thumbs up. read more

SemSem Mediterranean - Falafel Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

Why wife and I went out tonight to Sem Sem we ordered lentil soup which was OK wasn't great but it was OK and we ordered chicken her with different coverings than me I had mine in a Peter and he had garlic sauce on it lettuce and tomato it wasn't bad and hers wasn't bad but nothing was outstanding everything was mediocre but would bothered us both was the place looked dirty and rundownAnd nobody in the place was wearing a mask nobody who worked there and none of the customers so I can't give this anymore than three stars read more

I love Sem Sem. I have been going since it opened. Its ruined me for store bought hummus! I come at least every other week just to pick up hummus for my veggies at home. Great pita bread that comes with the hummus as well. The fries are amazing and in generous portions! Comparable to Five Guys if you like that kind of fry. read more

Excellent kanafa. They're not good at phone orders. Twice I ordered and wasn't ready when I came in. They seem to have misplaced it or just didn't pay attention. Frustrating. read more

Not only is the food fantastic, but the staff is friendly, helpful and eager to please. The house special of chicken over rice was not what I came in for and thoroughly enjoyed. They gave me a sample of the chicken over rice, which could've been a full meal; and I was sold! Their hummus is a must have. read more

SemSem Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

Love this place! We order quite often. They offer many gluten free items and will help you order as it can get overwhelming your first time.

Nice find First time at this restaurant and the manager let me try the chicken over rice ( yum), but i ordered the vegetable plate and the chicken shawarma shabani Both were good tasty but I the end the chicken over rice was yummy. I like the roasted eggplant and cauliflower as side options too. Will have to try more options next time read more

Excellent Mediterranean food and service,cool and clean atmosphere employees r friendly prices r reasonable

Great Mediterranean food at a reasonable price. I always pass it up and tell my self I need to stop in and give it a try . My son and I enjoy this place after shopping at Menards every time. read more

They are super friendly. Always offer samples (at least pre pandemic). The food is awesome. Who doesn't love fresh hummus? There are no complaints here. Great to see a Mediterranean place that can stick around. read more

Stopped by after visiting Tinley Park. Was drawn to all the good reviews on here and you guys did me right; This place is pretty darn good! I tried both shawarma garden plates. Very tasty with generous portions. The staff here are also very nice. They gave us grape leaves as samples because I asked about the price of them. Will definitely come back if I'm ever around the area! read more

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It's like a Mediterranean chipotle, only way better. The food is fresh, the workers are awesome. I highly recommend getting the bowl - the spicy rice - and whatever toppings you enjoy. I usually have the workers recommend toppings. You will have a huge portion, enough for 2 meals. Get the garlic sauce on top - of whatever you get. If I lived closer, I would be here a few times a week. read more

Oh man, where to begin? We tried SemSem after seeing the other amazing reviews. They did NOT disappoint. SemSem has become a weekly go-to in our home. There hasn't been a single thing that we've tried and didn't like. But, I could eat their hummus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Such a common dish but I'm convinced they put magical stardust in it because it is sooooo freaking good. You can tell there food is made with love by someone who knows what they are doing. Everything is fresh and seasoned so well. The ONLY suggestion I have is for them to allow customizations when ordering through DoorDash. We have an allergy in our home so we need to call to make changes when ordering through DoorDash. Not a deal breaker, though. I'd walk across hot coals with bare feet to get this food! read more

The food was good. Service is good. However, I've been to other Mediterranean restaurants and they give you complimentary pitas even if you order a bowl. Also, I wish they would have put my garlic sauce on the side. read more

My go to spot whenever I'm too tired to cook and want a healthy meal. They have great customer service and delicious food.

My husband and I went here today he got the steak Shwarma bowl and I got the grilled chicken and we both loved it, it was something new not like every other place that has the same thing over and over. The staff was very friendly and patient, they let us sample everything to see what we wanted on our bowls and helped us the whole time! We will 100 percent be back. read more

SemSem Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

Fresh ingredients, delicious food authentic Mediterranean flavors. Try the Maklooba ( upside down)

My only complaint, and it's a big one: the hummus was terrible. It tasted like hard boiled eggs. Take out experience was easy and smooth and everything looked and smelled great. But couldn't get over the hummus. So sad, because I was really looking forward to it. Falafel and hard boiled eggs? Sadface. read more

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First time here, looking for something different in the south burbs. OMG! The food was delicious. I had a chicken shawarma bowl and we all split a vegetarian plate. So much food! The baba ghanoush and tabbouleh salad were especially tasty. Service was fast and friendly. Will be back again soon! read more