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SemSem Mediterranean

4.4 (429 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Combination wrap with chicken shawarma and gyro meat, Jerusalem salad, cucumber, feta cheese, and hot sauce.  falafel, lentil soup, dolmides
Sarah W.

A happy breath of the exotic! We love to travel the world and part of that experience is enjoying the local cuisine. This was a wonderful combo of many regional delights. Even better - you can customize what you want in your wrap! If I lived closer I would come multiple times a week.

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Jennifer T.

I spotted this place as I was on my way home one day. I pulled in and saw it was pick your own items which I like. I decided on a bowl and you can pick a rice (2 choices), or lettuce. You can add a protein and 5 or 6 additional items to top them along with sauces. I had the gyro meat, yellow rice, black olives, feta, tomato cucumber, lettuce with garlic and white sauce. Everything looked and tasted fresh. I took it to go and it wasn't soggy by the time I got home which was good. There was enough in there for me to give my husband what he would call a 'snack' portion. I also picked up a pistachio cake from the side refrigerator. That was good too and was the recommended flavor by the cashier. She was the friendliest person there as the people on the food line, not so much and that would be my only complaint. It was my first time there which was evident and I also let them know when their patience seemed to be worn thin quickly with my lack of how the process worked.

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Ayana H.

I love this place! It's like a subway, but with Mediterranean food. The ingredients are very fresh. I especially love their grape leaves!!!! The falafel is great too! The staff is very friendly and willing to let you taste items you're not familiar with. I always have pretty quick service and almost never have to wait in line. There's plenty of seating, but I always order to go. The place is clean and I always feel welcome.

Lemon Mint beverage. I haven't tried it yet but looks so good!
Tiffany T.

Huge portions. Great service. Allergy friendly. All around 5/5 stars. I would compare the ordering style to a fast casual Mexican chain, you can get a bowl with rice or hummus, pick your meat and toppings. Everything was fresh and they were happy to let me try things I was unfamiliar with. If you've never had Mediterranean food I think this is a fantastic way to go. If you have had it and love it, this is also a good spot because the portions are HUGE and quality is great. My meal could have easily been 4 servings. Thank you SemSem! Can't wait to go back.

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Kathy F.

you can never go wrong the food is always Fresh and Hot with a healthy twist. Service is always top notch and friendly

William A.

First timer , super clean and bright. Very friendly and helpful staff. The food was fresh and AMAZING!!! My taste buds are still jumping Thank you yo everyone at SemSem

Gyro Create Your Bowl
Kersha R.

The Gyro Bowl is the best thing I've ever tasted in my life! NO BS. The place is clean, service is fast and and food is fresh. The bowls are the best thing. I will return again.

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was told by friends and family to try it out and was really good!! will definitely be ordering again soon love the bowl

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Great food! Always fresh and always seasoned to perfection. They have super fast service and great baklava.

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The food is tasty. I enjoyed the hummus and grilled pita bread. Good customer service.

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My absolute favorite stop for shawarma. Highly reccomend the steak pita with cucumber sauce.

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Everything we've tried is excellent. Love the condiment selection. Their hummus is the best!

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