Myself and a freind just ate there. I had the chicken kabob…read moremeal and my freind had the Lebanese chicken meal.. Absolutely delicious The 2 ladies staff we so sweet! I Love the little market where you can buy all kinds of international products I am definitely going back to eat.

Delicious and very reasonable prices. Great owners and nice little shop also…read more Right in the middle of town Try it, you'll love it!!!!

Came for lunch with my wife, we got the Falafel, Caesar Chicken Sandwich, and the Hummus Plate with…read moreGrilled Chicken. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were generous. Staff was helpful without being pushy and the lunch specials make it easy to try a few things. Clean, straightforward spot. One of the better Mediterranean options I've had around Scottsdale.

Food is bomb, but the employee Kyle... my boy is a dawg. Going to be a great salesman someday. Knew…read morethe menu inside and out and explained everything to a T. Everyone was all smiles and great customer service. Portions are huge. Great spot. Great ambiance.

Downtown Phoenix is not a monolith. It's not only Roosevelt Row, or the sports district, or the…read moreCapitol. There's a wide range of neighborhoods, each with their own distinct character. Today, looking for an early dinner spot, I came upon Baiz Market. A small Middle Eastern grocery store with a sit down restaurant inside called Al-Hana. There's actually three Baiz Markets here in town, but the original is tucked away just east of the Garfield neighborhood on the eastern fringe of Downtown. I've had some great Middle Eastern fare here in town from the likes of places such as Middle Eastern Bakery and Haji Baba. But Arizona Republic food columnist Dominic Armato has said Al-Hana is one of his top 100 go to spots in the valley. So on a Thursday afternoon, off I went. You'll find Al-Hana inside the original Baiz Market on the southeast corner of 20th Street and Fillmore. There are also Baiz Markets in west Phoenix and now in west Mesa, each with their own Al-Hana restaurants. But this one is the original. Adnan Baiz and his family run this local chain which is open to all, but catering particularly to the valley's growing Middle Eastern community. In the time I spent inside Baiz today, there was a kaleidoscope of customers coming in and out. From Downtown college kids, to Muslim families, to Latino workers stopping in for a meal, and even a few African American grandmothers just grabbing some grocery items. Clearly I'm not the only one in the area who knows about this place. But how good is the food at Al-Hana? Step up to the counter in back, gaze at the menu above (or at the display case below) and make your choices. I ordered an app and an entree for my first go around. First, a small cheese pie. A mix of feta and mozzarella cheeses on house made dough which is crimped to make sure none of that cheesy goodness escapes. Heated in the oven and served warm. For my entree, I went for a Chicken Shawarma entree. Basmati rice, veggies, pickles, garlic sauce, and a pair of large pita bread slices. Oh and of course the chicken, seasoned and sliced off the spinning grill right in front of you. Total cost for everything including tax? About $11. Food came out to me in a little less than 5 minutes. You can also get it to go if you want, but I dined in the small seating area next to the kitchen this go around. First, the cheese pie. And I now get why Yelpers and Armato hype this up. The dough is the best part. Crunchy on the outside, but soft, chewy, and hearty on the inside. And the cheese mix is perfect. And for just $1 its a perfect starter snack for pretty much any meal. How about the shawarma plate? The chicken was excellent. Seasoned perfectly with just a hint of char. The sides? Meh. The basmati rice was actually a big disappoint to be honest. Super dry and almost flavorless. The pita bread was fine, though I've had better on that front as well. All things considered though, a pretty decent meal (and portion) and a solid value for the price. Next time I'm here I'll probably opt for the kabobs, or perhaps grab a meat pie. Given the uniqueness of the groceries available here, the fully halal restaurant menu, and the mixed neighborhood it resides in, I can understand why Baiz endures in Downtown's ever changing landscape. We're much more spoiled for choice on Middle Eastern cuisine in the valley today than when Baiz originally opened in 2004. And there are many other Middle Eastern restaurants that can match or top Al-Hana's food at this point. But much the way Ranch Markets offer a unique way to shop for the valley's Latino communities, Baiz is giving the valley's Middle Eastern residents something with them in mind. If ever there was an establishment in the valley proving that Phoenix is becoming an international food destination, its Baiz.

Great food... Went in today, but they are still closed. I'll update my post when they open.read more

I had the tandoori chicken. It was delicious! The restaurant is mostly take out. The staff were…read morefriendly, and service quick.

RESPECTFULLY, in AZ there is no reason to serve mediocre "Mediterranean" food. We have so many…read moreoptions in the valley and I fear this place only gets by because of where they're located. There isn't much competition in this part of Phx. The food? I spit out my first bite. My wife went and picked up 2 meat combos and when I tell you, I've never had such a dry, flavorless and unappetizing food anywhere this close in the valley, I'm being serious! $20 for what?!? Restaurant refused to refund us even though we offered to bring it back to prove it. Don't waste your money, don't waste your time. Drive a little further out and you won't regret it.

Some restaurants chase trends. Others just quietly keep making really good food year after year…read more This is one of those places. I'd been here several times years ago, and after coming back, I'm honestly wondering why I don't eat here more often. I ordered the chicken shawarma, a stuffed grape leaves platter, and hot tea. Everything was exactly what I hoped it would be. The chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and wrapped with the classic toppings, and the portion was fair for the price. Speaking of price, the value here is honestly hard to beat. The stuffed grape leaves platter came with hummus, tabbouleh, pita, and hot stuffed grape leaves. I had completely forgotten they serve them warm, and my brain needed a minute to recalibrate because I'm so used to cold dolmas everywhere else. Once I took a bite, though... yep. That's how they're supposed to taste. Soft, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. I ended up adding some of the hummus and tabbouleh to my shawarma, which made an already great sandwich even better. The service was just as impressive as the food. My server was genuinely kind, gave me a few extra minutes when I couldn't decide, checked in without hovering, and even offered to package my hot tea to go when he noticed I was still working on it. (For the record, ordering an entire pot of tea for one person was an ambitious life choice on my part.) The dining room isn't huge, and there's also a small market attached, which adds to the charm. This place reminds me that consistency is underrated. Years later, I came back, and it was just as good as I remembered. Great food, great service, great value. I'll try not to wait so long before my next visit.

Craving shawarma and saw this place on Reddit! Food was delicious. We came in at 1130 and no one…read morewas there. By the time we left it was the lunch rush. Got the food fast and the rose water lemonade was good. Mango juice tasted like Jumex and that's yummy to me lol Waitresses were nice and attentive. Bathrooms and the floors in the dining area need some TLC. Hopefully the kitchens kept up with. Waters we did not drink. They should probably clean up the walkway to the bathroom too there was just a bunch of stuff. They also have a store attached which was cool. We didn't look but still cool. Chicken shawarma was bomb!

Great food and service! We got the kebab plate, wings and cheese and spinach pie. All three dishes…read morewere delicious! What especially stood out are the friendly and hospitable staff that made us feel welcomed. We definitely will be back!

I came there with my wife and two grown children. The food was great! They have home-made sauces…read morethat at tasty. Also, the cost is fair and one can easily have food to take home,Would recommend to family and friends, even to hold an event like a small get together.. The people that work there are friendly and helpful. We will defiantly come back!!

We've been here several times now, and love the delicious food! We've only been there once when…read morethe belly dancer was performing, but she's awesome, too! I do have a couple of critiques but it's still 5-stars and I'll still keep going back. - Something seems to have changed with the Iraqi Salad from the first time we had it... it's still good, but it was BETTER the first time, and I can't quite place what changed. - They do not have tap water. They say their water isn't good. They sell 16.9oz bottled water from Fry's or Walmart or wherever they get it that day for $1. This is not priced on the menu, which is a problem. And, if the water isn't good, are they also using bottled water for the rice, the coffee, and other cooking? This is just strange to me and not great. - Speaking of the rice, I do wish there were more options for sides with the meals. The rice is good, but sometimes I want something else, and there isn't any other choice. - The robot servers are weird... not the worst, but this is the only place I've ever been that has them, and they still want a full tip despite using these. - Service overall isn't the most attentive. Not horrible, but again, see above. Like I said though, we'll keep going back!

Always a fun date night!!! I absolutely love their restaurant because they offer great deals,…read moredelicious food, fun romantic atmosphere, they have outside seating, and the staff are always so welcoming. Their food portions are amazing!! I always leave with alittle left over! Definitely worth the money! Super convenient location! I think it's so cool they use the robots sometimes to deliver food or drinks. Their juices are so delicious! I try to get new ones each time I visit. Highly recommend any! My favorite dish is their chicken kebabs or beef kebabs! Their sides are just as delicious ! They usually come with rice and veggies! They do have handicap parking and yes there is plenty of parking!

We're in trouble…read more The second I tasted the garlic sauce, I had an immediate realization, this is the kind of place that accidentally ends up on my weekly rotation. I would legitimately come back just for pita and that garlic sauce. No shame. I ordered online and, because I have no self-control, kept adding things to my cart. Ended up with a falafel wrap, a side beef kebab, a side of rice, and a garlic sauce. I had no idea the wrap came with a generous serving of steak fries, so that was a nice surprise. Now... I may have ruined my own ability to objectively review the falafel because the first thing I did was absolutely smother it in that garlic sauce. Underneath my terrible scientific methods, the falafel was crispy, flavorful, and every bite had a nice little crunch of freshness (pickle, onion, maybe tomato? I mentioned, smoothered in garlic sauce). The pita itself deserves a mention, too. It was soft, fresh, and held everything together without falling apart. Nothing over-the-top or fancy, just a really good pita and a wrap that felt like a fair portion for the price. The beef? I only stole one bite because I'm saving it for later, but it was tender, flavorful, and paired with some seriously delicious crunchy onions. The rice is also waiting for Future Me, who's going to have a pretty great evening. The woman working there was incredibly kind. I showed up a little early after ordering online, let her know I was probably ahead of schedule, and she came out to greet me, chatted for a moment about the storm rolling in, and brought my food right out. One thing that surprised me was the size of the place. I'd seen people describe it as a "hole in the wall," but... I don't know what kind of walls they're used to. This place is much bigger than a hole. I'll definitely be back. Mostly because that garlic sauce has already made itself a problem. Future Jess checking in: I originally hadn't tried the rice, but now I'm standing in front of my refrigerator eating it cold with a spoon, and I have zero regrets. It's beautifully cooked, and there's this subtle cardamom flavor that somehow makes plain rice ridiculously addictive. I kept wondering what I'd eat it with. Turns out... nothing. It doesn't need anything. I also demolished the beef kebab straight out of the fridge, and it was just as delicious cold as it was fresh.

Wonder food and authentic feel. We had shawarma combo plate and gyro wrap. Also humus, tabouli was…read moreso fresh! I will be back. It was a hole in the wall feel, and it is great because to many places no longer feel original. We went at 8 pm so it was just us until another group came in.

I have eaten here dozens of times and they never fail to deliver…read more Both wraps and plates are excellent, but whatever Eliah makes tastes great. Lastly, this is a family business that is worthy of your support.

Food was healthy tasting and fresh, the service was very friendly, but there was not enough staff…read moreat the restaurant the day we went. They were very kind to hand out some soup samples to hold us over. While everything was good, nothing blew me away, above average for sure, but not a show stopper, I would def eat here again.

We ordered Lamb kabob and Manto. The Bread was freshly cooked. Overall the food and service were…read moregreat. Highly recommend.

its the best rasturant that I have been Good food good service really good place the people are…read morevery friendly good environment