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Yalla

3.9 (328 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Outdoor seating
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James H.

Yalla is a great spot that I haven't been to in a while at Krog Street Market. I got the chicken shawarma pita and it doesn't disappoint. This is a sandwich that you don't need sides to fill up. Delicious sandwich, but I wish they would had made the chicken warmer. Friendly and quick service. I love the atmosphere at Krog.

Chicken Shawarma Laffa
Erin S.

I stopped by for lunch on Tuesday, 2/4/25, at 12 pm. There was no line and our orders were ready very quickly. Here's what I got, prices according to my receipt: - Chicken Shawarma Laffa ($15): Delicious! Definitely spicy. So much flavor. All the ingredients tasted so fresh. - Fries ($6): This came with so many fries! Thick and good. It's definitely pricey, but well worth it. I was so full after and had leftover fries.

David C.

While in the upper 3-star range, I opted to give benefit of the doubt in grading up due to (1) my overall impression; (2) distinctiveness relative to competition; and (3) economic utility, relatively and absolutely. The food here is well-priced, especially given the strong quality of ingredients and execution. While there is room for improvement in execution, flavor and spices are not lacking here; something which is quite uncommon in major cities in the US. Even among ethnic foods, there is a common and prevailing trend to water down or alter flavor and spice index to accommodate mainstream tastes. While very modern and trendy, this restaurant adheres a Middle Eastern root while being accessible, and yet bold, distinctive, and delightful. I came here once while traveling, but I would yield benefit of the doubt that it is difficult to be disappointed here; even after numerous repeat visits. Further, the portions are very generous. Given the food hall style arrangement where this restaurant is located, I would recommend getting 2 or 3 items here and then sharing & amalgamating from numerous other options. The food here, both in quality and compatibility, work well with almost anything. I opted for Fred's for main dishes, Yalla for appetizers in the form of falafel and schwarma fries, and Little Tart Bakeshop for dessert. The service is expedient, polite, and prompt, and the food is fresh. Highly recommended.

Wings
Dorothy B.

Yalla at Krog street was a winner. Great food and flavor. The wings were very yummy. The sandwich was huge and was almost enough for two people. The chicken was tender and the fries added to the filling. Awesome food and nice staff. Definitely stop by for food when you're on the beltline

Chicken Shawarma salad bowl
Candice T.

I've been coming to Yalla every so often for years and it's been a while since my last review! First things first, their falafel is some of the best you'll find in the city. It's perfectly herbaceous and crispy and just a delight to the tastebuds, truly. If I'm going to Krog, I'll usually try to stop by Yalla for a side of falafel. The last few times I've gone, I've ordered the chicken shawarma salad bowl, which is just okay... not my fave. I used to love the bowls, which came with your choice of protein, hummus, labne, chopped cucumber and tomato, pickles, and, if I recall correctly, a choice of sauce. I know I preferred zhug more than tahini. It might have even come with tahini as well though. Anyway, the menu has changed a bit over the years, because now all the bowls are salad bowls with lettuce (don't remember right now but pretty sure it's iceberg) and ranch labne. No option of a sauce, even though I could likely just ask for zhug and no lettuce. But that kind of defeats the purpose. Needless to say, I preferred the bowls the way they were previously. I love a good salad, but in this case, I don't think the lettuce adds anything to the flavor. If anything, I think it actually diminishes it a bit. I think the pita or laffa options would be better. I just tend to go for bowls. Service is generally fairly quick and the food is consistent with what you expect. The waiting area in front of the counter can get a little crowded from all the surrounding restaurants, but if you know what to expect it's fine. If you like falafel and other Middle Eastern food, Yalla is worth trying out for sure.

Shawarma
Anna J.

Decided to come to Krog street market on a Sunday afternoon and grab some dinner!! I had never eaten there before despite living in Atlanta for so long so it was great to walk around krog!! Parking is easy as I just chose to parallel park in a nearby neighborhood. After walking around, I settled on Yalla because I adore Mediterranean food!! I got the chicken shawarma bowl and it came out super quickly! The guy at the counter was really friendly as well. Brought the bowl home and gave it try! It is an absolutely jam packed bowl so be prepared for lots of food. Overall the bowl was good just a couple complaints. With tip I walked out for just under $20 which felt steep for me. The bowl was good but it did feel like some of the flavors were competing vs mixing with each other but overall the bowl was good!

Chicken Shawarma laffa
Victoria R.

Oh my! This is the fastest I have EVER left a review on a restaurant. The chicken shawarma laffa was the most incredible that I've had since Asia travels. The flavors.. great! The size... huge! Ingredients.. fresh Had falafel and fries on the side- best choices! Fries were think and salted; falafel was crisp and tasty. Damn, thank you Yalla! Apologies that I walk past the stall all the time.

Falafel plate
Nancy B.

Really good Mediterranean food. I ordered the chicken shawarma laffa (a wrap). It was HUGE! So tasty though! I also ordered a falafel plate and they were delicious. My husband got the lamb. He said it was good but he felt like it was a small portion. We came on a Saturday around 4pm and it wasn't too crowded. The guy working there was soooo nice! So 5 stars for him! Parking was hectic but there's a structure you can park at that's pretty pricy though

Falafel
Azka I.

------ATMOSPHERE------ It is located in Krog Street Market so if you like the hustle and bustle, you will love coming here. ------FOOD & DRINKS------ Falafel plate - 4 falafels with some salad and labneh (ask for no labneh if you are vegan!). They were dry but not bad. ------PRICE------ Falafel plate - 6 dollars WOULD I COME BACK? Yes, I want to try other items on their menu

Tina J.

One of the food stands inside Krog St Market, its arabic/ middle eastern spot. Gotta say, the first time I ever had arabic food- it was pleasantly surprising. Never had israeli salad before but I can tell you its good! I got the Chicken Schwarma BOWL. Theres salad smeared on the outside of the bowl. Filled with chicken, israeli salad, fried eggplant, harrissa and tahini sauces. Super simple menu but lots of exciting sauces/spreads to try out. Recommend? Yes! Don't be afraid to try something new Return? Yes

Chicken Shawarma
Eleanor R.

Came here on a break! Fast service, great prices, friendly customer service! And best part the food is super delicious! I ordered the chicken shawarma pita. Sooo much flavor in every bite! And a huge portion. I could only eat half. Enjoyed the other half later and it was still super tasty! Definitely recommend!

Olive plate
Joshua W.

Had a great experience eating lunch at Yalla. The staff was very friendly and gave good recommendations for the meal. We got an Olive plate (which included pickles, capers, and cauliflower pickled as well), a falafel plate, falafel pita, and a chicken schwarma pita. The only slight critique I would give was the chicken schwarma pita was a bit heavy on the pickles inside, so keep that in mind if someone in your family doesn't like them. The falafel's were fried fresh in front of us. They were served in very nice containers. The only thing I gave a four star was the atmosphere. You have to pay to park (4.00 for one hour) and then there was no seating available on a weekday at 12:30 so that was a bummer. Everything else was awesome. Keep on, Yalla!

Chicken  Shawarma Laffa
Don B.

I literally can't say enough good things about Yalla. The food here is off the charts good. I almost always get the chicken schwarma laffa. This is basically a Middle Eastern burrito with chicken and various toppings. They also have some tasty sodas and it looKs like they have fries now! I'll have to try those next time. The only thing I wouldn't ordeR again is the desert. It looks like a cake but it tastes nothing lIKe cake. If you want to try it, maybe get one for your table and everyone can have a taste.

Chicken shawarma. Lacked flavor and veggies but chicken was soft. :(

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