Found this gem on the way to driving to our small town from Chicago. Me and my friend walked in on…read morea Sunday evening but found a table. Lots of seating. We ordered Signature platter and Adeni Chai( definitely not my taste, it was not sweet and tasted weird), but the platter was amazing. More than enough food for two girls. Everything in that plate was delicious especially the beef koobideh, which was so succulent and nothing like anything I've ever had before. Will definitely be coming back to this place, highly recommend.

It was Mother's Day weekend so I will offer some slack. I will start with saying that they need to…read morehave a pleasant well organized hostess at the door. I think the owner may have been at the door that day and seemed a bit frazzled (understandable). Also, a sign that says please wait here to be seated. When we arrived we didn't know where to stand so we went to the other side of the front desk and were somewhat scolded and redirected to go back around and wait. It was pointed out there was another family waiting to be seated. Hmm. But it was a busy day so we let that go. Fortunately we didn't wait long to be seated. The waiter, although not to experienced, was trying hard and answered all our questions. When we placed our order we were informed several items were not available. Hmmm. It was still early in the day, how do you not have the items. We ordered humus. DELICIOUS!!! Spanish Octopus with white rice, combination plate with lamb, steak and chicken plus the white rice, and finally lamb chops with white rice. Problem the octopus was served first it had superb flavor and not rubbery at all. That was my son's meal. Then about 5 mins later came my meal, the combination which was deliciously seasoned and the chicken was moist!! Finally 5-10 mins later the waiter came and told my daughter that the kitchen failed to tell him there were no lamb chops. So disappointed. They apologize and she ordered the combination plate which came about 10 minutes later. Needless to say my son and I were done with our meal. Problem: initially when we got the hummus we ate it but had to drink water because our drinks didn't come till I got my meal. I reminded the waiter and he explained they had to make the drinks. habiscus water and a mint lemonade. Hmmm Problem: when my son got his octopus, he didn't get a knife and I had to give him my steak knife so he could cut his octopus legs. Finally when we got the bill, we were being charged for the lamb chops!!! Needless to say Al Bahar was recommended by Albawadi Grill waitress. And yes the food is terrific! Even the white rice makes my mouth water. But the service and consistency needs much improvement. Although the waiter apologized, at no time were we offered some type of compensation for all the inconveniences experienced. Not that it's required nor do I expect it but it would've been a nice gesture. The table next to us complained loudly and they were offered free food. We complained subtly and no type of courtesy was extended. Do I recommend. Yes for pick up order the food is scrumptious and No I do not recommend dine in experience. They have much to improve! Goto Al Bawadi instead!! Their food is delicious, the service is very friendly and the humus and fresh made pita unbelievably delicious!

All I can say is wow! As someone who is from this part of the world, I was amazed at how flavorful…read morethe food was. We ordered the falafel bowl, a crispy chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, and 5 piece falafel. They fry the falafel to order which is amazing because it will always be fresh and crispy. Hummus had a good smooth texture and they were very generous with the oil (great quality olive oil) and toppings. The crispy sandwich had a good amount of chicken in it making it very filling. The garlic sauce tasted exactly how it should. Like pure garlic! The restaurant was very clean and they even had gloves at the tables. I love that! Workers were very friendly as well. Overall, I would 100% recommend!

Very disappointing experience. The fries tasted extremely old and greasy, and the food looked…read morepoorly prepared. The sandwich was mostly empty with very little filling. What really concerned me was finding a pickle that looked like it had already been bitten into by someone and then placed back in my food. That is completely unacceptable and made me lose my appetite immediately. I contacted the restaurant about the issue, but they refused to refund me or properly resolve the problem. I would not order from here again

Start with the friendly and helpful service, oooh the food! Nun bread with some sauce very tasty!…read moreThen We had chicken and beef Shawarma , it was delicious, amazing is understatement!!! Then we ordered lamb skewers plater that came with nice spiced medium chicken! Served with rice or a choice of French fries! Best food I have eaten lately! The freshly blended juice is bomb , I had mixed fruits and hubby had Mint lemonade ! It was 17mins from the airport but it's totally worth it! If I lived in Chicago this would be my to go weekend refresh Nice Music by the way

This restaurant was recommended to me recently and I finally had the chance to visit. The staff…read morewere super friendly and helpful in guiding me while placing my carry out order. The decor transports you, very intentionally decorated. I had the chicken shish tawook dinner, the eggplant, falafel, wings, and hummus. This was legitimately some of the best middle eastern food I've ever had. The wings were extremely flavorful, the chicken shish tawook was juicy and beautifully seasoned, and the eggplant was delightfully tangy. I was really looking forward to coming here again.

This place is amazing!!!! Sharbell was a kind, tentative, and extremely nice server. The chicken…read morewith cream claypot, Lamb Chops, Salmon Steak, and hummus were so delicious. Me and my entire party were very pleased with everything and have 0 complaints/ ideas of improvement! Additionally the ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful, and we would definitely consider having a nice event like a birthday party, or special occasion there. Lastly it was very spacious and clean. 12/10 score and will definitely be coming back! Thank you Sharbell!

Ridiculous prices and the worst service. Everyone there has an attitude. They don't like white…read morepeople there.

Great casual modern middle eastern food. We tried the beef crunch wrap, the chicken shawarma crunch…read morewrap and loaded fries. All were good. Prices reasonable, nothing takes too long. Lots of carryout orders but they have a dining room. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Free parking lot.

Got a steak bowl. Was pretty gross. Couldn't finish it. All their ingredients are cheap. I wanted a…read morehealthy meal but everything was terribly and felt heavy. Chewy "steak", ice berg lettuce with no nutritional value, over sauced, and everything was way too sour. Disappointing waste of money. Way better options out there in this price range

Our first visit to Chef Abdul was an absolute winner! My husband and I stopped in for lunch, and we…read morewere so impressed. It's a true hole-in-the-wall spot with just enough seating for about 10-15 people, but don't let the size fool you--it's clearly a local favorite because it was busy throughout lunch. We ordered the tabbouleh, lentil soup, mixed shawarma plate, and a falafel wrap, and every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming, and they even treated us to a sample of their baklava. It was so mouthwatering that I had to get some to go! If you're looking for authentic, flavorful food and warm hospitality, this is the place. We highly recommend Chef Abdul and will definitely be back!

5 stars for Chef Abdul Mediterranean Restaurant - a very nice family owned small business in St…read more Charles. We tried them for the first time today and it was amazing. The waitress was very friendly, and provided us complimentary pita bread and pita chips and a sample of orange/pomegranate juice. The entrees were excellent, the beef kebab was amazing, very tender and fresh, as was the chicken shawarma. The portions are also massive and can easily be split into 2 meals if you wanted to. As an FYI, the dine in area is not very big so if you come during prime lunch time you may not be able to dine in. Overall if you want Mediterranean, I highly recommend Chef Abdul - a great chef and restaurant!

Best place to go to in this grocery store is this counter. Habibi Shawarma is where to get halal…read moreand vegetarian friendly items in Naperville Fresh Market. It may look pretty basic, and it is, which makes it easy to make an order. Get a lot of the classics you know best. These include of course falafel. A pretty standard looking counter. It's better than it looks. This is actually next to the dining area so you can get your order and then go right there. Has what's expected. It's about $2 for the lentil soup. Basically known as butt fuel. Keep a distance until it passes. It's about $7 for a sandwich, such as falafel. This comes with cabbage, cucumbers, and tahini. Find this next time the dining area. It's closed Mondays. There's plenty to get for vegans and vegetarians.

Habibi Shawarma is a total hidden gem tucked inside Naperville Fresh Market -- and wow, it…read moredelivers! The chicken shawarma is so flavorful and juicy, wrapped in the softest pita. The falafel is crispy, fresh, and full of flavor -- not dry like you get at some places. And the beef pita sandwich is so juicy and tender and smoky! All sandwiches come with hummus, pickled onions, jalapeños, salad, and LOTS of garlic sauce and hot sauce! SOOOOO satisfying! It's a casual setup with a few tables, but super clean and perfect for a quick, delicious bite. The staff is friendly, the portions are generous, and the food comes out fast. Whether you want a pita, bowl, or salad - this is your place to be! If you're shopping or just in the area, do yourself a favor and stop here. It's fast, fresh, and full of flavor -- I'm already planning my next visit!

Do not let the strip mall fool you. Do not let the kiosk ordering fool you. Do not let the…read moreunassuming interior fool you. Just go. Taste of Jerusalem is the kind of place that reminds you why you should never judge a restaurant by its zip code or its signage. Tucked into a perfectly forgettable strip mall in Plainfield, this little spot is quietly serving some of the best food in the area and I am genuinely annoyed it took me this long to find it. The chicken kabob plate was a revelation. Massive portions of beautifully marinated chicken laid over a split of white rice and spicy rice. That spicy rice deserves its own paragraph. Fragrant, deeply spiced, with a slow building heat that lingers just long enough to keep pulling you back for another bite. Addicting is the only word for it. The hummus was exactly what hummus should be, fresh, delicious, also addictive. I added falafel and pita and those falafel were genuinely among the best I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, not a trace of that greasy heaviness that ruins lesser versions. Just fragrant, spiced, crispy little bites that I genuinely savored. My partner got the chicken wrap and said every component worked together without competing, tasted fresh, and left him full without feeling heavy. High praise from a man who knows his way around a wrap. The space is clean and simple. You order from a kiosk. None of that matters because the husband and wife team running the grill are pouring obvious passion into every plate and it comes through in every single bite. Plainfield has a gem here. Treat it accordingly.

I went there today and my apetite went away right after seeing Hairs, (not hair) on clothes of…read morewaitress. They need to wear something on hair while in kitchen. I didnt eat the food because those hairs were small and they could be in my food!!

Good hummus and lamb chops. Only one person working when we went, but we were given a heads up…read morewhich is nice.

My family gathered here for my son's birthday back in July, with a party of 6 adults and 1 toddler…read more I ordered the lamb chops, which were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their food. The entrepreneuress was also the chef. Even though the place was quite busy, she took a moment to come out of the kitchen to say hello to us. Good food, and a pleasant atmosphere. This was the first visit for all of us. My son, the birthday boy, selected this place because it is located almost dead-center to all 3 drivers that day. I came to this website today, to see what time they open tomorrow, because my son and I want to go back there for an early lunch on our way to a 1pm commitment. They open at 11am... yay!