A hole in the wall, literally! There's only take out, no tables. Order at the window and enjoy it, sitting on the bench outside. Saj wraps are made fresh to order. Their bread called saj is made in house, very similar to Indian rotis. Quite a few vegetarian and vegan options. I got batinjan with labneh and flieh flieh harra and cheese. And three dips ( hummus, baba ghanoush & Muhammara) as a mezze that came with three saj breads to dip with. The wraps were about $12 each and the mezze was $28. Everything was fresh and really good! Highly recommend giving this place a try if you are in the hood! read more

Yalla Seattle - Flieh flieh harra and cheese - Arabic Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was delicious. It's just a window pick up location but the local nearby bar allows you to bring in food, so that's where we ate. I've been wanting authentic middle eastern food and I must say I didn't disappoint! read more

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Yalla is a small to-go window in the heart of Capitol Hill serving delicious middle eastern food. The menu is extensive and rotating with dips, wraps, and sandwiches. I ordered my food at the window and it was ready in about 10-15 minutes. I had a hard time picking out what I wanted, but all 3 things I ordered were delicious. Wrap/sandwich portions are a little small by themselves for a meal, so you probably want a side or something as well. falafel sandwich: sandwich with generous amounts of falafel, tahini sauce, cucumber, tomatoes, and lots of veggies. kefta: bread wrap stuffed with grilled beef, came with a side of tahini to dip. The spices on the meat was delicious and very flavorful. muhummara: very very tasty roasted red pepper and walnut dip, spicy but delicious!! read more

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Husband and I found ourselves in Seattle for errands but would gladly make the drive from Lynnwood to get more of their food!

I went there with my friend the other day. Everything was very delicious!! Sandwiches, wrap, and dessert were so good. I will definitely go back. read more

We hadn't had saj before but keep coming back. Haven't tried everything yet but it was all good.

lamb w/ pomegranate molasses; I had no idea what that could taste like and now I do. What an experience! It's savory, sweet, tangy.... if you don't know what to get, this comes highly recommended as it touches on every flavor profile imaginable; so wonderfully balanced. What I've come to learn about what I like is well-balanced flavor, and what I mean by that is I can taste everything in the dish on it's own AND as one. Send love to Gloria, she has wonderfully strong hands ( to make the dough with she says!) and uses them to put care into these wraps. grab one of these, some extra napkins, and hit a park. slow down and enjoy time. TL;DR: flavors go crazy; everything is a hit. it's on my weekly rotation. - goodphilosophy.co p.s. shout out to kelly from NYC. read more

For what it matters, in my opinion, the food and service here was amazing. We left Enchant Seattle to start heading home (a three hour drive) and wanted Mediterranean food. We inhaled three of their "sandwiches" The perfect flavor balance, heat, texture...I've never been to where this food was originally created, but it certainly has to be truly as authentic as it could be, here in America. We'll go back for sure. read more

Love Yalla!! The food is delicious and carefully prepared. I also love the extensive menu options. Go, you won't be sorry. These are good people. read more

Delicious eggplant wrap. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick meal downtown

A cute, hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving up delicious Mediterranean eats -- it was recommended by a friend and great for takeout! My friends and I grabbed their Mezze trio to take over to a picnic in the park. All of their dips were really tasty, though I'd have to say that the hot pepper hummus was hands-down my favorite one. Each dip comes with a dipping bread -- it's definitely different from the usual pita and feels a little more like a tortilla but is generally tasty. There's lots of other things on the menu that I have my eye on and this experience has convinced me to come back again soon! read more

Yalla Seattle - Mezze's with Saj - Arabic Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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What a delight! The food was absolutely amazing, so much flavor and you get a TON of food. The service was joyful and I have been dreaming about the humus and can't wait to come back! read more

Great food! It's order, then grab and go, great to go for late night food, great location, hard to find parking but worth it! read more

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Awesome fast food. Got the lamb wrap and it's to die for and huge portion size, you really feel you get your moneys worth. I was really not expecting the food to be THIS GOOD but it is! Super friendly and nice service. Will be coming back as much as i can! They're also proudly against apartheid and i love supporting a business that has my values!!! Free P! read more

Keeping at 5 stars because their food is excellent. But A little disappointed. They updated their menu on the ordering site, missing hummus and my normal zaatar and cheese. I was trying to remember what I Ordered and went for one of the items that looked in the photo exactly like what I typically get. I asked if I could replace with my normal item and told them the website to order was missing the info and had changed. Basically was told no. That "the eggplant is pretty Good too" and wasn't even comped the hummus I ordered onsite knowing that I don't like eggplant which Is what I ended up accidentally ordering because their site is A mess. Their wraps are $18 bucks and I order from here all the time. Loyal customer that's pretty disappointed. More the principle of it. Felt weird. read more

We got lamb and a chicken shawarma. The lamb was out of this world incredible but the garlic sauce from the shawarma was way too salty. Wouldn't order it again, but definitely would try everything else on their menu! I'm hoping it was just an off day for their garlic sauce read more

The Zaatar saj sandwich is super authentic and very delicious, I would know I grew up in Lebanon eating them. It's a great vegan meal.

The wrap was soggy and the pita tasted like it was from Kroger. The service was hostile and pushy. Overpriced. Do yourself a favor and try out one of the other amazing middle eastern places nearby like Mamnoon or Aviv. They might be more expensive but they are worth it. read more

So based on a friend's tip, we decided to go to Yalla - a bad move on our part. When the store first opened, hummus was $6 and saj wraps were $6 - $7 depending on what you got. You also got a side of made-to-order saj bread. When we went, everything on the menu increased by at least $1 and we got store-bought pita instead of the made-to-order saj bread we were so looking forward to. Not to mention, the owner was really pushy about ordering sides and made it seem like they were free. I paid $1.50 to add labneh to my saj wrap, which made it $10.50!!! Such a rip-off. Clearly, quality is no longer a priority here as it was perhaps when it first opened. Money is the priority. Yalla is an exemplary case of cultural appropriation. Do yourself a favor and buy hummus literally ANYWHERE because this is the most expensive hummus you'll ever buy. read more

Literally my favorite go-to spot that serves up very Authentic very very tasty Middle Eastern Food. I have eaten most of the meat filled wraps with the Lahme Khuruf with the pomegranate and the ground lamb (heaven) and the Jibneh being my favorites. Sometimes the wraps aren't tight enough, so if you are eating and walking, make sure it's wrapped well before you get to steppin'. The hummus and baba ghanouj should be illegal, they're so good. The bread that they're wrapped in is made delicately by the soft hands of some women, I've just sat there on their bench and mesmerized by the technique and the love put in. It runs me a little over $20 for a wrap and one of their lethal (because they are addictingly good) mezze pints, but it's worth it. The wraps are generous in size too, so I can usually make it work for 1.5 meals. One of these days I have to purchase one of the cookbooks they have displayed behind the counter, and if they offer any classes, I want in! read more

Yalla Seattle - Take out, deeeelish - Arabic Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Can't say enough good things about this place. Simple and unassuming walk-up window service. The menu was mostly wraps. I got the awarma & beef wrap and my boyfriend got sujuk & cheese wrap. We went to Cal Anderson to eat them and man, the wraps were a 10/10. The sausage wrap reminded me a lot of chorizo, both were super tasty and had a bunch of food so it was worth the price and then some. Will definitely be coming back or stopping by on a night out. read more

Yalla Seattle - Sujuk & Cheese wrap (left) and Awarma & Cheese wrap (right) - Arabic Near Me - Seattle, Washington

3.5 stars This place is easy to miss if you're not paying close attention! Tucked away in a small corner in Capitol Hill, I was immediately drawn to the food offerings as I scrolled through the photos. The heritage behind Arabic food is one that is rooted in so many cultural traditions, and I love that Yalla offers an authentic experience. We went with their Kishk and Lahme Khuruf, with a side of their baba ghanouj. Portions are pretty good, especially the wraps. I actually loved the Kishk more than the Lahme surprisingly. The fermented bulgur and yogurt had a wonderful texture and flavor with the cucumber, tomato, and greens. It normally comes with olives, but we got it without since we aren't the biggest fans. At $9, the value was certainly there. :) The Lahme Khuruf had a nice flavor, but the texture was off due to the lamb meat being ground meat. We were surprised given the $12 price tag. Had it been mentioned more specifically, we wouldn't have gotten it. In addition, the pomegranate molasses didn't really shine through and the wrap was falling apart. Baba ghanouj was delicious! Just wish they gave more than one piece of bread to sop it all up. We're accustomed to having pita bread with this, but the saj bread worked well. :) Since we came on the weekend near the Thanksgiving holiday, the crowds were light and Covid protocols were followed well. Staff had pleasant attitudes, and the wait time is minimal. They do offer delivery in addition to takeout. While we weren't there biggest fans of the Lahme Khuruf, the Kishk and baba ghanouj are a worthwhile trip, and we will be back for that! read more

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The food tastes, items selection and the dedication to prepare a real authentic middle eastern food. Wishing the best to such a business.. read more

Superb! I always get the Batinjan saj (eggplant wrap) and I added cheese to it; it's so delicious and I love how spicy it is as well. This is definitely a great option for a meal. If you ever see the Kibbeh Batata as a special, please get it! It's so tasty!! read more

Yalla Seattle - Batinjan saj (eggplant wrap) with cheese. I love how spicy this was! - Arabic Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The hummus was delicious, recommend their saj as well. Slightly expensive for its portion but good for grab and go if you're in the area

This tiny, walk-up is a GEM on cap hill. Love your support of Palestine and all the donations you've made. Your food and people are amazing!

This place is truly a gem! Wonderful little sidewalk place - the food is delicious and unique, and the staff are always nice.

I got a falafel sandwich that was 10/10! Service was fast and food was great! I'll definitely be back.

I was surprised by how long the vegetarian side of the menu was! It was equal to the non-vegetarian side. Although it was freshly made the food came out fast. The falafel was crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. read more

Meat in arayes was raw. Falafel was soaked. The blonde lady making the sandwiches was eating pieces of the food as she was making it. Ie when the cheese fell out of the wrap she tossed it into her mouth. Not really appealing to be honest. Zaatar wasn't bad. Very expensive for what you get. Adding pictures of raw meat served along with owners response. First time I hear about quality control done by sampling someone's food. read more

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I loved the wraps they have, they bake their own SAJ bread, we tried the jibneh, Zaatat, and the eggplant, all of them tasted really good. I have also tried awameh which is a middle eastern sweets, it was good. The lady which I believe is the owner is soo nice and gives you recommendations of what to order. They have a nice vibes of arabic music. They pay attention to details like the wrapping and the bags. Recommended read more

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I'm strictly rating Yalla Seattle on their hummus because that's all I tried. But so glad I tried the hummus because it's definitely the best hummus I've ever tried. I loved the acidic-ness to it with all the lemon. The "pita" (I can't honestly remember what they called it) was fine and felt more like a flour tortilla than what I'd typically think comes with hummus. But I don't even care because the hummus was so darn good! read more

TL;DR: Delicious, but BYOF (Bring Your Own Foil). Yalla is a gem among gems even in a zone where many great food options are nearby. It's hard to resist -- Taylor's deep appreciation for this food culture and gift for flavor are evident in every menu item I've ever tried. And, it's right in the middle of Capitol Hill, a quick and easy stop for to-go food. Which brings me to my only substantial compliant: Despite being a takeout window, the food at Yalla is never quite wrapped appropriately for takeout. I'm surprised they are still refusing to use foil-backed paper or another packaging option that allows a person to actually eat the food before half of it ends up in your lap. The juiciness of the Saj wraps is a huge selling point flavor-wise, but it's harder to appreciate when the oils have soaked through the wrapping paper, the paper bag, and the napkins within seconds of leaving the window. I hope they take care of this issue soon, but in the meantime I recommend bringing your own to-go packaging and/or being prepared to wear some grease for the rest of the day/night. The food is easily five stars -- as long as you can get it to your mouth before it all falls apart! read more

Good variety and freshly made wraps from a little store/outlet. Location isn't good for family with kids b/c of many homeless or weed-full people around. read more

This place has high-quality, VERY filling food. Perfect along a stretch of many bars. I've been a fan of Yalla since they opened, but recently I went keto so that cut down my options drastically. I asked if they do lettuce wraps, but the nice person working told me they have a "box" style chicken instead - which is an off-menu item. This box was huge. So much food. It tasted amazing. But what really stands out about Yalla is the people working there. They are so friendly, and were so happy to offer another option for my dietary needs. 11/10 would recommend read more

Yalla Seattle - Off-menu box option - Included seasoned chicken, olives, veggies, plus TWO sauces - Arabic Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here on a weekday with one my girlfriends, and I'm so glad I finally did. First off, Yalla is just a walk up window, and you have to eat your food elsewhere, which they designated Montana Bar as the spot you can eat right next door. We found Montana Bar a little grungy, but there really isn't any other spot in the area to eat your food. Besides the lack of a place to eat, the food was bomb!!! This is a two woman operation, and they are really killing at it! We got the Saj Bread wrap with the lamb and pine nuts. The flavor was awesome, and the wrap as a whole was a great size. My girlfriend and I ended up splitting the wrap, but I could of honestly eaten the whole thing. We got it with a side of lebneh that was seriously so good! We also got the Baba ghanoj to share, and that was amazing!!! The bread it was served with was delicious thin bread that really soaked up all the delicious baba ghanoj, but I could of honestly eaten it alone with a spoon. Overall, awesome food and people! Cannot wait to be back to try more. Their menu changes pretty often, so anything you see on Yelp or Instagram might change depending on what day you decide to visit. read more

Holy crap is Yalla amazing. 100% I'll be back to try the rest of the menu. Why -1 star? The menu itself! It's written in a dark green ink, and I literally couldn't read it haha. (Well, that and the bread in one of our sandwiches was a tad dry and fell apart...) Otherwise, everything was absolutely amazing. I got the Jibneh (cheese) saj wrap and my dinner companion got the one with eggplant (don't recall the name). The flavors of the fillings were all amazing and harmonious and unique. Ours tasted so incredibly different. The cheese was soft and salty and so good. The bread in that one was perfectly chewy and thin. The eggplant's saj bread was just a little too stale and fell apart quickly against the moisture of the filling. For the price, here's your chance to get a nice amount of quality, lovingly prepared food. Go check this place out, immediately. Also, quick and friendly service! This walk-up window has always been a treasure and will remain so for the foreseeable future! Thanks, Yalla! read more

The Saj wraps were good but can be made better I guess. The saj breads like Indian Chapati 8s really good. The chicken wasn't upto the mark and tasted bland. Their red spicy saycevwas the best! Small eatery, you can grab the wrap and go! read more

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Nice little place. Unfortunate there's no seating, but price is very reasonable, good portion, and delicious taste. I got nothing else to say other than you should try this place out. I got one with the roasted mushroom inside, asked for no olives, and added cheese + chicken. So good. read more

Prices are 2x marked up. I had a really bad experience: We got served "store bought" pita instead of fresh/made-to-order pita. It was DEVASTATING when I got home and saw that. (It looked, tasted and smelled like store bought pita. I know this as I'm middle-eastern and I buy those pitas. They cost 30 cents each.) My friend who has been here earlier said "there's a lady cooking fresh pita" AND it looks completely different on his photo. That lady wasn't there so I has a very different experience. I still can't believe I put 30$ order just to get grocery-store pita and a few grams of ground lamb. It was ready made, and if you look at their website you'll see completely different fresh pita pictures. Long story short: ASK if what you're paying is Saj Bread or store-bought pita. DON'T go if the Arab lady ( bless her) is not there to cook fresh Saj Bread for you. read more

Yalla Seattle - Not fresh/made-to-order made pita. Smelled and tasted like store-bought pita. WHY??! - Arabic Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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