Ambiance : Relaxing Service : the service was amazing …read more Fast and efficient . The staff was kind and polite . Food : Phenomenal . I had the Lamb Chops and the Baba Ghannouj .. and a lemonade .. I truly appreciate the experience ..

Another Lebanese hit in Memphis, lemon aid was great steak with rice humus and salad was great all…read morepleased winner all the time , quaint location also .

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.

Great food here! I had the Moroccan lasagna, and it was wonderful! Lots of filling, lots of…read morecheese & noodles, lots of food. My wife and daughter had the chicken pastilla. The cinnamon was wonderful and this could have been a desert! The lemonade was good and the ladies loved the tea! Definitely worth the stop!

Triple crown. Great food, service and atmosphere…read more Can't say enough about the experience at this restaurant. We were staying in the nearby hotel and wandered over. What a find. I would have paid 30 bucks for the tea. Mint, sweetened, yumminess. Come, eat, send me a thank you.

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.

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.

10 out of 10 highly recommend! My husband and I visited this restaurant after deciding that we…read morewanted some Mediterranean food. It was out of our way however we could not find anything else in the area that we wanted to eat. When we first arrived, we were seated within five minutes, and there was no long wait. The food was hot and plentiful! Definitely will return!

Ali Baba is a fantastic Middle Eastern restaurant. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is…read morecool. There's usually some Persian music playing and drifts of hookah smoke in the evening. The meat is high quality, and the rice is cooked to perfection. The service is on point. When I eat there, I know I'll get a satisfying experience. The price is a bit high, but worth it when you have money to spare. Excellent restaurant.

Awesome find! Small, family-run Lebanese(?) restaurant. They were doing a brisk carryout business,…read morebut there are about 10 tables. Order at the counter, they bring it to you. Friendly and welcoming. I had kofta kebab plate. Two kofta skewers, hot, juicy delicious, rice, garlic potatoes, hummus, salad and garlic sauce, served with pita. Excellent, fresh and flavorful. $20 for dinner, not bad pricing. I travel to Memphis for work several times/year. I've seen Cedars before. I'm glad I chose to go here--a great find to add to my regular places to eat, here.

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.

Stopped here on accident but was pleasantly surprised with the food. We had the lamb and beef…read moreshawarma wrap, chicken shawarma platter and the chicken quesadilla. All freshly made and great flavors, don't forget the garlic sauce (it's a must!)! The service was ok, I got a bit frustrated they made the order to go when we wanted to eat in. The lady at the counter didn't understand the menu enough to answer questions without pointing to a photo. The bathrooms need to be cleaned. Still, I'd eat here again, just take it to go.

Chicken shawarma platter is the BEST in the city! They definitely use spices when cooking. And…read moretheir garlic sauce is the best! The lamb and beef are delicious as well. If I could eat here everyday I would! You will not be disappointed at all! Yummy!

Food was very fresh and tasty. I had a hummus bowl with chicken. The pita came warm and soft…read more Perfect for scooping up the hummus bowl. The garlic space was divine -- more of a fluffy dip really. The mint lemonade was ZESTY! A bit too sweet for my taste, but incredibly refreshing. And the price seemed reasonable to me.

I tried both the chicken gyro and chicken rice bowl. They absolutely nailed the flavors. The…read morechicken gyro was fantastic, the pita bread is soft, warm and fresh. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, juicy and packed tight with fresh toppings and crisp veggies. The tzatziki sauce tied it altogether without making it soggy. I rated this entree 8 out of 10. The chicken rice bowl is an absolute sleepee hit. The rice is incredibly fragrant and fluffy serving as the perfect base for the generous portion of savory chicken. My wife rated this entree a 9 out of 10.

What can I say about the food? That's not already been said absolutely amazing…read more Service whether I have it delivered or I go and eat inside the restaurant always amazing never anything less service fantastic Ambience of the highest level, always nice and clean

Yummy! We chose Cheffie's based innately reviews and are so glad we did. The sandwiches are really…read moregood!! I really loved that it is a local shop and not a chain. After placing our order we sat outside on the beautiful patio enjoying the day and good lunch.