Let me start with this: I am absolutely biased because Aladdin's is my favorite restaurant ever!…read moreAnd I'm not ashamed to admit it. I've practically followed this place across states and cities. I discovered Aladdin's years ago when I lived in Northern Virginia. After that first visit, I was hooked and started going several times a year. When the Shirlington location closed, they reopened in Burke, and that became my new go‑to spot every time I visited the area. And then, heartbreak , they closed that location too. One day I randomly searched to see if they had opened anywhere else, and you won't believe it... they popped up right here in North Carolina, the same state I now live in! And while it's not in Charlotte, my brother lives in Raleigh, which means every trip to see him doubles as an excuse to visit Aladdin's. My usual order is the shawarma rolled, and trust me when I say it's the best! The savory, flavorful meat paired with those pickled veggies, plus all the heavenly spices and sauces, well t's just perfect! I've had shawarma at countless places over the years, and nothing even comes close to theirs. I typically grab an appetizer as well, dolmas or falafel. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Every dish I've tried has been spectacular. Introduced my brother and wife to this place, and they've already been back! To give you an idea of how deep my love for this place goes, the last time I visited I ordered 4 extra shawarma rolls to go, froze them, and rationed them out at home. They don't hold up perfectly after being frozen but I did still enjoy every single one. Aladdin's will always be one of those rare restaurants that I go out of my way to visit and I'll continue to stop by as often as I possibly can. If you love Mediterranean flavors (Lebanese) this spot is a must!!!

Checked out Aladdin's Eatery yesterday and it was a good, not great, but a good experience. This is…read moremy second time eating at Aladdin, the first time at the Brier Creek location which I loved, and this second time at the North Hills location. Despite it being less than a week from Christmas and the shopping center it is in is quite hectic due to the holidays, I was able to find a spot by scavenging. I appreciate that the lot is very large, and people are always coming and going, so if you wait just a tad or if you park by Walgreens, you'll get a spot sooner, than later. I ordered the: - Taza Chicken Salad - 10/10 - delicious, flavorful and so much variety - Flavor Savor Special - 8/10 - the beef and the falafel was a bit dry that I couldn't finish (and I usually always finish my food) but the chicken thigh and everything else was licked up clean - Mango Smoothie - 10/10 - so refreshing, and you can tell, its super fresh Our server Leena was absolutely wonderful, she was so sweet, polite, helpful - just so gracious. I'd come again to try out different dishes, since they offer soooo many different things, but I'd probably avoid the beef and likely the falafel next time.

Very good ambiance, the food is clean and well, delicious. Love the vibe and look of the store!read more

Really disappointed with my experience at Chopt today. I paid almost $14 for a salad, and nearly…read morehalf of the lettuce was brown and wilted. For the price, I expect the ingredients to be fresh. I usually enjoy Chopt, but this definitely missed the mark.

Postino was amazing!! Highly recommend the bruschetta board. The sweet n spicy pepper jam & goat…read morecheese was to die for. Bo, our server, was also absolutely amazing and so sweet! Overall, great experience for a girls night or date night!

One of our favorite casual date night spots! There is a wide variety of different dishes on the…read moremenu, but we loved the bruschetta boards. We tried 8 different ones, and all were excellent! The pesto and salami one was my favorite. The inside of the restaurant is pretty dimly lit, but we didn't mind and it helped create a cozy atmosphere. The outdoor patio looked nice and could be a good option for daytime. Our waitress was very attentive and let us know about the seasonal specials. They have a board and wine deal on weekday nights that we're looking to try next. Would definitely recommend for a fun night out in the Village District with friends or a date!

Staff was very friendly. The tables are close together, but luckily I was able to fit my baby's…read morestroller on the end. My bowl was delicious. Great dessert options for gluten free. Unfortunately the person who made my husband's bowl made it very small and barely had any toppings.

The service was friendly and the food was good, but we were disappointed in this particular…read morelocation because they were a bit stingy on the portion size and the fruit in the açaí bowl. I ordered a bowl and it was about half full, and my daughter ordered an açaí bowl with banana and blueberries, but there were five tiny blueberries - not nearly enough. We've been to better locations and better places that had much bigger portion sizes and had more fruit on their bowls.

Yelp 100 Challenge 2025 - #67…read more Visited for dinner in November. Ordered the Harissa and my bowl was delicious. Service was great and servers were friendly. Parking is located across the street. Seating located inside with a few out door seats available.

I never write reviews on Yelp. I am not one of those "I asked for something and it took longer than…read more30 seconds to get it, so this place sucks" people. I used to work in the hospitality business, so I understand how hard the work is. The other night, I placed a large online order for a group. I did so at least two (closer to three) hours before it was to be picked up. I provided my payment information. The person who I sent to pick it up said that she was turned away and told that the order could not be fulfilled. I was never notified despite the fact that I am the purchaser, not to mention the fact that the store had my information because of the online order. I have lost $160 to this order in addition to an improvised order at the last minute that cost a bit more because of this debacle. No one except an automated response has ever been in touch with me to apologize or to make right the fact that I have essentially been robbed of my money. Until I hear back from this restaurant and they compensate me, I will never eat from a CAVA store ever again. I cannot think of a more disrespectful way to treat paying customers. These people should be ashamed of themselves.

I tried the buffalo chicken sandwich today and you can truly taste the fresh ingredients. The slaw…read morehad a sweet apple flavor, the buffalo sauce wasn't spicy (to me) at all but it was deep in flavor. Chicken was crispy and the sweet potato fries were thin and perfectly sweet and salty. I also tried the prickly pear refresher, it was light on flavor, heavy on sparkling water. Quick and friendly service and it's the perfect time of year to sit outside on their patio.

Came here for a book club meetup! I was really excited to try this place but the expectations were…read morenot met for me. Granted we had a bigger party, our waiter was pretty slow. We had a few girls come after drinks were ordered and he never checked back in with them to get their orders. Next, the food. I ordered the air fried chicken tenders and my goodness were they a disappoint. It was very much giving Tyson chicken tenders that I made at home. Not super juicy, had some burned spots on the end. Just not what I was expecting at all. A few of my friends said their food was ok, but no one really raved about it. The drinks were pretty good so I will say that had a lot going for itself. Not sure if I'll be back, but maybe it was a one off as far as experiences are concerned.

Delicious, hearty, and healthy. Super refreshing. Good and quick service. Would recommend!read more

Biggest waste of $18. $4 extra for salad shrimp is unbelievable. Will not ever return.read more

Little Rey service was great. The staff here were pleasant, professional and welcoming…read more The restaurant was clean and well lit. I ordered the La Superica without avocado. The salad included chicken, cucumber, pickled red onion, corn, crispy tortillas & oregano dressing. The salad was fresh and crisp. I really enjoyed this. I'd get double meat going forward. I also order myself carnitas (delicious) and one chicken quesadilla for my Mom. My mom is such a picky eater but she really enjoyed the quesadilla and was talking about how meaty it was for days. I'm happy with my purchase and I look forward to returning. I do recommend dining at Little Rey if you're in the area.

"They have all the smoke"…read more My first time in the Ironworks area, and me like! Free parking and crossing guards directing traffic - wonderful! Ironworks is a mixed use environment with vendors hawking wears under canopies, alongside brick and mortar stores, shops, and restaurants. Little Rey's (IMO) is Alpaca Restaurant meets Mexican in the best way possible. The line for the food was a solid 30-45 minute wait. So don't be like me, have a seat, pull out your phone, use the code on the table, view menu, and order and pay. However, they have employees who greet customers and begin your drink menu while you wait in line. We ordered the half chicken, Gringa tacos, guacamole, and queso. Little Rey has a pretty extensive salsa bar, with approximately 7-8 varieties. The salsa bar spans the gambit from mild, mid-hot, smoky, and creamy options. The star of the show is the smoked chicken! So good with the corn tortilla, green salsa, grilled onions and grilled jalapeño! Moving forward I'll add an order of the chicken taco to get the perfect bit without the mess! The Gringa/Picadillo taco was good. And while I am a Gringa, and I love a Taco Bell sour cream situation, that almost mayonnaise flavor didn't sit well with my soul. However, the meat itself was super flavorful. I'd ditch the flour tortilla for corn , and opt for another salsa, add pico, and I think we are there. We weren't a fan of the rice, if I'm being honest - but will try again. While I didn't try any alcoholic beverages on this round, I'm stoked to try on my next visit. Plenty of seating, but can get awkward if there are long lines. The party is outside, so that maybe your best bet. Looking forward to grabbing a group of friends for round dos! Northern Mexican: 4.4444

The restaurant was clean. The staff were welcoming, pleasant and professional…read more I enjoyed FRESKO Kitchen. I came late afternoon and ordered my CYO bowl. I went with the chicken and falafel today. Rice and greens, olives, cucumbers, onions, hummus and feta. The garlic topping was really good. The ingredients were fresh. No complaints here. I really enjoyed my bowl.

They prepared a tasty dinner of gyros and roasted chicken for us, a lot quicker at 5pm than I could…read morehave done it.

This is a Raleigh-based chain. The California Box never disappoints! It's basically a vegan…read morebibimbap with tofu and gochujang sauce. Not dolsot (hot stone bowl) bibimbap though. I love their cooked vegetables in a colorful oval shaped Dutch Oven that looks like Le Creuset. I wish that they had many more vegan options on their menu.

The chicken teriyaki was not the best. Made with tough dark meat and missing a stronger teriyaki…read moreflavor. I had a coupon and using it was confusing. When I asked about it 2/3 employees were not sure how to proceed. Then I was told to order on the app. Then when I asked how to put in the code they told me I just order at the counter. Otherwise they were very friendly and the food was a large portion. I would like to try a different dish and give them another chance as I heard the bulogi dish was a customer favorite.