Ok, so I was leaving Memphis and my flight was showing 90 minute delay... i didn't want to travel…read moretoo far (since I was already near the airport)... I began scouring Yelp. I came across a bunch of different places with varying reviews. I finally settled on Tom's Barbeque. The tldr is I'm so glad to have enjoyed my meal here. It's in what seemed to be a local working class neighborhood. I'll be honest, as I was driving there I second guessed where I was going. I pulled up to the parking lot and sat there a couple minutes further contemplating if it was a good idea. I don't know the area, maybe I was just overthinking it and there was no reason to be apprehensive(?) I eventually went in and it's a cool little building. I was warmly greeted and had a nice brief chat with the folks behind the counter. I didn't see exactly what I was looking for on the menu...so I finally just asked him for what I wanted to see if it was an option. He said no problem and got me hooked up. I have to say, it was the best pulled pork I've ever had. The combination of flavor and texture was out of this world. I seek out barbecue places all across the country, and I can definitely say this was the best pulled pork I've had. I got a side of mac & cheese, which by appearance I didn't think I would love. It looked a little little bit like nacho cheese sauce... but much like this place, don't judge a book by its cover and take a bite. The mac & cheese was awesome. When I was done eating, I had the chance to chat with them for a few more minutes. Awesome folks, very welcoming and a pleasure to meet them. Next time I'm in town, I will certainly go back. The quality of food here was far better than any of the touristy, bougie barbecue places I've been in Memphis. As a side note incase anyone is bored and still reading this... just because your flight shows delayed by 90 mins doesn't mean it will stay that way. As I was pulling up to the airport, I got a notification it was only going to be a 15 minute delay (not 90 like the prior notification said). My first reaction was UPSET, like darn, I'm gonna miss this flight. My next thought was "oh well, I already know that Tom's is open tomorrow :) " ended up making the flight, but if I hadn't, I would've certainly come back for another awesome meal the next day!

Never had Memphis bbq so we were super excited to try this place that's been on triple D…read more Also, my rating might be a little biased due to spending lots of time in TX Owner was extremely nice, ambiance felt homey Staff was attentive Pretty slow when we got there, not many patrons as it was mid afternoon but the two customers that were there looked happy eating their meals Sandwich was severely dry, but a GREAT portion size, the thing was huge. They def didn't skimp on the protein so I give them that. Next time I'll just put a lot more of their spicy bbq sauce on it Disappointed in the sandwich, & didn't get the onions/pickles I asked for but the chopped chicken, & sausage were pretty good Coleslaw was surprisingly pretty good as well But their spicy bbq sauce was GREAT!!! will definitely be back to try their ribs this time

First time customer. Mario is awesome. Friendly with southern charm. The chicken is . Golden brown…read morewith a spicy kick. Definitely a local treasure. What a great way to kick off our girls trip from Atlanta!

Wonderful service. The food was fresh and delicious. Make sure you get the potato salad.read more

Today was cold and I really wanted something warm and soothing. I asked what kind of soup they had…read moreand was told it's lentil soup. I ordered the bowl which came with fresh bread. I was a little leary at first bc it's so thick- not soupy at all but that first bite was magical. Creamy, flavorful, and comforting soup! You really just can't go wrong with anything here.

Great food that should keep you coming back for more. Good to see that they have refreshed their…read moremenu and now are offering some additional items, such as the Kefta Burger (for kids), bowls and other nontraditional items. Fountain drink dispenser seems to be permanently Out Of Service with the other alternative being a $2.43 can of soda, ouch. Prices are in high side, but you do get what you pay for. The tipping point for me was when I was up charged for additional Tzatziki sauce on a $12 pita gyro. It's good, but I don't know if it is "that good." Going to have to rethink my continuing patronage.

What in the actual can of Veg*All? I asked for extra vegetables; not only no extra vegetables but…read morewhat few veggies WERE there were from a bag of frozen mixed vegetables... cubed carrots and overcooked peas... might have been canned. Nothing was fresh; no broccoli or mushrooms or baby corns or water chestnuts. There was almost no flavor... could taste the white rice underneath. I'm very disappointed ‐ I ordered this exact dish from the midtown location for YEARS. I miss the original Mulan... this was generic, Temu Mulan. Some was eaten because I was hangry, and now I'm just angry.

This was my first time going here! It was pretty good. They have a street menu. It was good, just…read moreoverly seasoned. I got the corn, chicken, and shrimp skewers. I also got the steamed dumplings and sushi. The service was quick and good. The server was very personable. She checked on us several times throughout the night to make sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance is pretty chill as well.

Lunch time. Ordered Philly cheesesteak a large sandwich, hearty but added house hot sauce for more…read moreflavor. Lamb shish kabob was overcooked-so well done making meat chewy. Rice was bland and dry. It maybe on the menu somewhere but a three percent surcharge fee added on final bill. I would have paid cash if known in advance. Waitress was ok dropped off food and returned at bill payment.

Spanakopita was not as good as the first time I had it. The phyllo was black on three sides. Had…read morethe mixed Shawarma. Chicken, Beef and Lamb. Dry as bones. No sauce at all. More rice than anything. And potatoes too. Basically a carbohydrate dish. Two little cups of what looked like Thousand Island salad dressing. The lighter colored one was very spicy - too much for me to add it to the dish. The darker one was also very spicy - just in a different way. Didn't add that to the dish either. First time I went there the service was so slow we couldn't stay for a whole meal. Had our drinks, appetizers and left. This time I ordered for pickup. The diet soda was cold. The food was barely lukewarm. It's pretty inside. The porch is large, attractively furnished. But unless there's something that they put up to keep the sun from beating down on the porch, I'll never eat outside. Very disappointed.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.