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.

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. The chicken pastilla was a delicious combination of sweet…read moreand savory, and the Moroccan lasagna was amazing.

I have been here many times. It's the place you want to go for a more authentic Moroccan food…read moreexperience than anywhere else in Memphis. The tea is wonderful as well. It has a small menu and spare waitstaff but it's not overly busy so you're not waiting long for your food. It's a quiet and cozy vibe. I recommend it with the caveat that it is not as tasty as it was when it first opened.

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.

IF you're looking for some of the best Mediterranean food in town, this place absolutely delivers…read more I'm visiting from California and have been here for two weeks--and I've ended up coming back every single day. That alone says a lot. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish I've tried has been packed with authentic taste, from perfectly seasoned proteins to vibrant sides that really stand out. You can tell there's real attention to quality and execution in every bite. What makes the experience even better is the staff. Everyone is genuinely friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. It creates an atmosphere that makes you want to stay, relax, and keep coming back. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is a spot you don't want to miss. Reliable, delicious, and warm hospitality every time. The owner is very nice also

This is one of those places that the more the merrier so bring a bunch of friends. We had the…read morelarge vegetarian and the large grilled meat platter at a birthday party we were invited too. Lamb chops, shawarma, shishkabobs, kofta kabobs... ckicken grilled to perfection. I can't even tell you what. All the vegetable salads and dishes were. But they were all gone by the evening...so delicious. This is the real deal, very few people speak english in here. No alcohol, but the juices and teas are off the chart. If you know Mediterranean food, then this is the only place that will do...

The best Mediterranean Middle Eastern Cuisine I have ever had - highly recommend it!! Very fast…read moreservice and super nice people!!

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

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 ( that we could eat). was delicious. However, we specifically asked for utensils as we were…read morenot eating at home. We asked for extra condiments as well. Nothing. The food delivery service refused to help. The restaurant refused to help. Very disappointed as we have heard good things. I have a bunch of food that we could eat with fingers,.... great food isn't enough. Pay attention to customer service. We will not be ordering again as no utensils ruined our gathering.

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.