I wanted to try their tacos (chicken, steak and campechano) and ordered 3. There was ample seating…read moreso I decided to eat in. Yall....there was a big bone in one of my tacos. I'm happy I saw it before I bit down on it. When I told the cashier and showed her, she told the cooks. They proceeded to laugh, while I was standing there. How rude, I thought! The cashier offered to prepare me another one but I declined. I didn't want anything else they cooked. The buffet was not very tidy but I didn't eat from there so , meh. The store part was actually pretty cool. I didn't buy anything as I only ventured over there for the food. There's a little sweet shop in the front that sells goodies along with street corn and elote. I ordered the street corn and it was delicious and inexpensive. I would definitely go back just for that and to shop in the store part.

I love having this grocery store nearby. In addition to your traditional grocery items they also…read moresell fresh fruits, breads, and meals. I like to get my fruits here since they're often fresher than Walmart's options. They also have good deals on meats and you can go right up to the counter and have them bag stuff up for you. That's a big deal for me since cooking for one can be a struggle portion wise. Though busy, the store has always been clean when I visit and the staff is also helpful.

My first time to shop in this market and I'll make sure to stop in every time I'm driving through…read moreor visiting Birmingham. The people in the store are very welcoming and helpful. There are many options for grains (rice, couscous, barley, etc). Picked up some packages of store-made pita bread for which there were different sizes to choose from. Also trying some of the fresh-made feta cheeses. Quite a variety of canned goods, olives, etc. Overall, the store is small to medium in size, very clean, and easy to move around. There's nothing like a home cooked Greek or Persian meal!

Awesome store. Fresh produce and meats. Incredible olives and cheese. Love the French feta. Very…read morefriendly and helpful service.

I haven't been back here in years and let me tell you. I have missed it so so much…read more When you first pull up you can see the oriental market that is attached to Red Pearl. Once you walk in you will take a right inside and then go to be seated. The staff were all incredibly nice and checked on us multiple times. The food? Absolutely amazing. Seriously, I cant rave enough about how good it was. We sampled each other's food and it was even better than how I originally remembered! The food was a 10/10 and is such an amazing place to get food. The lights And arrangement inside looked gorgeous and it was so clean inside. We loved getting to enjoy the food and check out the super market while we were inside! We will definitely be coming back soon!

I will drop you down a star for taking my suggestions lightly and making excuses…read more It was not the server it was most all of the servers were sitting down not doing their jobs. I had zero problems with my server . I know she was told as they all were to do the silverware. Plus I have lived in Al my whole life. I know about our heat. No your place was too hot. Your food is good but your service for the most part blows. Also a guy server said something rude to me and then when I asked him what he said he said jk. It was not felt rude it was rude when I asked him to tell me again what he said he wouldn't tell me. I heard excuses . Sorry just because you have been in business a long time does not mean I have to support rudeness or a place that doesn't care about my business. **Also if you would go down through the reviews there is a common theme your service is lacking and has been for many, many years. ** Responsibility should be taken and not excuses I will not be in a hurry to come b and my money spends elsewhere. Your loss truly! Other places appreciate my business . Too bad

This is another business that I visited with my Leadership Hoover class earlier this week. The…read moreowner shared information about his business and the progress he's made. He also shared roadblocks that he's experienced. I was very interested in the spices because I love Indian food and Indian food is very flavorful. They had a wide variety of spices as I expected. I definitely think you should come check this business out.

one stop for grocery shopping and all indian products. you name it !! they have everything you need…read morefor day to day life.

Who would've thought the semi-clad Vulcan oversees a stronghold of Eastern Orthodoxy?…read more Mediterranean-food lovers and xenophiles alike rejoice each fall, with this event coming right on the heels of Birmingham's Greek Food Festival. Baked chicken, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, and zalabieh are just some of the highlights, but don't forget the baklawa or, more deliciously, the date-filled m-a-m-o-u-l...! My favorite plate is the Nile, featuring kibbee, spinach pie, grape leaves, rice, spicy green beans, Arabic salad, and humos. And you can order MORE as sides! Beware...they sell out of zalabieh early every year. A narrated church tour elucidates a liturgy blending the essence of Jerusalem, Damascus, and Antioch, and you can pick up a censer at the market to take the "atmosphere" home with you. Highly recommended, family-friendly event, with food to die, or kill, for. You'll rock on Friday and Saturday night to Amin Sultan's crazy beat, or something's wrong with you! I'm still giving them four stars, even though I miss the stuffed squash! From their website menu, for those not in the know: KIBBEE: Finely ground very lean beef, mixed with cracked wheat, onions, pine nuts, spices, brushed with butter and baked to perfection. ROLLED GRAPE LEAVES: Ground chuck mixed with rice and spices, rolled in grape leaves and cooked in a water & lemon juice mixture until tender. BAKED CHICKEN: Half chickens marinated in lemon juice and butter, seasoned with a blend of spices, oregano, and baked to a moist golden brown. SPINACH PIE: Spinach, onions, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices wrapped in fresh yeast dough in the shape of a triangle and baked. MEAT PIE: Browned ground beef, onions, spices and cream cheese mixed an wrapped in fresh yeast dough in the shape of a triangle and baked. FALAFEL: Ground chick peas, onions, spices, parsley and cumin rolled into a ball and deep fried. GREEN BEANS: Italian beans simmered with crushed tomatoes, butter, spices, onions and garlic. ZALABIEH: Yeast dough made with a blend of anise, mahalab and sugar, deep fried, dipped piping hot into a special syrup and topped with powdered sugar. Simply delicious! Mine Fave Entree (and I always "request"): THE NILE $16.00 ONE HALF POUND BAKED KIBBEE, SPINACH PIE, 3 ROLLED GRAPE LEAVES, RICE, GREEN BEANS, ARABIC SALAD, AND BREAD. (HUMOS ON REQUEST)

I went last night, and it was delicious!! I recommend the meat pie, spinach pie, hummus, and the…read moredoughnut!!! Yummm.....I want to go back again tonight!!

My first time attending the Lebanese festival (April 25-26, 2025) was really cool. I loved how…read moreorganized everything was on Saturday when I attended. The workers were so nice as well. TO GO ordering was really easy and fast. I really enjoyed my #1 which was pretty much a sampler of the popular items ( I imagine) - my favs were the spinach pie and kibbeh. The St Elias church is beautiful from an outside view; unfortunately, we did not go on a tour of the church. I look forward to attending this food festival again in the future.

This was great! I got the #1 - The Beirut Classic. It was baked kibbee, grape leaves, spinach…read morepie, rice, green beans (loobia) Lebanese salad, and pita bread. I was glad that we ordered an extra spinach pie because that was the star of the dish as far as my wife and I were concerned. I really liked taking bites of kibbee and wrapping them in pita bread. A dont miss item that I want my Yelpers to know about is the ZLAYBAH! I saw the long line and I asked a worker about it. She said that it was incredible and it would run out in just a few hours and that a lady that has been making it for decades was making it with her secret recipe. I waited in line for 30 minutes for that and it was well worth it! Sitting outside was very nice and we had a great time listening to the band while we ate. I am looking forward to going back next year!