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!

The food here was amazing. I ordered a lunch special that had chicken, rice and falafel. It was…read moresooooo good.

The falafel sandwhich isn't vegan. The pita has milk in it. The wrap has milk in it. (I saw the…read moreingredients list) even if u order it without sause it isn't vegan. I report it to health department they did nothing lol. Also only if u got just a basic Arabic salad and hummus, with falafel (maybe vegan) you can have a vegan meal. Maybe. Don't trust it. all has milk in it besides the hummus. Not sure what fry vat the falafel or fries are in. either way the food is mid at most not for a $20 basic salad tho.

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!

Late post Came here…read morelast night with some friends for dinner. For most of us, this was our first time. This place is located in a strip mall, so there is ample parking. Some staff are inviting, others, not so much. They have seating and music playing. I like that they offer options to choose an item from the menu or build your own meal. Some of my friends chose to do this. Another friend ordered a wrap, and I chose the chicken shawarma garden. They don't have their desserts on their menu, but they do offer quite a bit. We got a sampler which had a variety of desserts. The ingredients were fresh, and everyone enjoyed their meals. The fries are awesome, and I am not sure which dessert I had, but it had pistachios on top, and it was delicious.

The food is so good and fresh. Very reasonable prices. Clean atmosphere. Friendly service. Highly…read morerecommend. We can't wait to go back.

Great carry out service. Always good. We trying a combo platter, and a chicken kabob, was great…read more Small place but very nice.

Amazing authentic food, customer service was great, hookah is a plus. Everything you need is in one…read moreplace at this restaurant. Highly recommend.

We dined on a Sunday night around 8 PM and were seated right away, which was a great start. We…read moreordered the mixed grill plate, a Nutella shake, and I asked for water. The salad and hummus came out within a few minutes and the food itself was actually very good. No water given at this time. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. We waited almost an hour for our main entrée, had to ask for the water again, and the Nutella shake we ordered was never served at all. Our server was not attentive throughout the night. One more thing to watch out for -- a 15% tip was automatically added to the bill, so make sure to check before paying. The food was enjoyable, but the poor service really affected the overall experience.

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.

We have both eaten in and carried out. The food was delicious both times and we had an abundance of…read moreleftovers. The left overs heat up well too. Too often people are unwilling to try food that's different from their usual. These flavors are unique if you never have/had them but ultimately it comes to down to flavor...and these flavors are delicious. We love the hummus with meat, kefta with tomato, and the mixed shawarma plate. The flavors are great, the meat is juicy and well seasoned and the portions are large. Everyone has been friendly and the derive has been prompt.

Al Basha Cuisine was a wonderful surprise. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with…read morecare, from the perfectly seasoned meats to the warm, fluffy pita. Portions were generous without feeling overwhelming. The service was friendly, attentive, and efficient, making the experience even better. Prices were super reasonable for the quality and quantity you receive, which is always appreciated. Whether you're dining in or taking food to go, Al Basha Cuisine delivers a consistently satisfying, comforting meal that keeps you coming back again soon.

I've driven by this restaurant many times and was glad I stopped by…read more You pick your meat protein, what you'd like it on Pita-flour wrap- fries, etc, then your topping & sauces. There so many different options for you to customize your choices. I Got the nachos. This is pita bread cut and fried with your choice of meat I got the butter chicken with cheese and sauce on top. I also tried the one of each Shwarma. The tikka & butter wrapped in flour tortilla. The food is made to order, hot off the grill and is very flavorful. You can sit in the dining room area or use the drive thru. Plus they are open late night for a late treat. In a nutshell Good people prices selection and service.

Love this place and glad to see they have not changed. Very clean, reasonably priced, huge portions…read moreand the food is really good. Now they have specials. A bowl for 9.99. You should give them a try

Best cheap shawarma chain around in the city. Toum is always on point. Pita is freshread more

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. I went to the Oak Lawn location because the Palos…read moreHills location has awful parking. It's awful because it's in a shared parking lot and it's a nightmare to find a spot. For some strange reason, the whole town of Oak Lawn decided to go to that shopping area where Baba Saj is, on a Wednesday night close to 8 pm. Let that sink in. Just a warning, people here can't drive or walk, I wouldn't be surprised if accidents occur here weekly. Aside from that, they have plenty of parking spaces when available. Baba Saj wasn't busy at all. The restaurant is beautiful. I love the interior and I like that they have a patio area to eat in front of the fountain. We ordered a mixed shawarma meal, steak shawarma bowl, and a sfeha flatbread. The staff here is nice. I forgot the name of the older woman but she gave us an extra bowl for free. They gave us a chicken shawarma bowl instead of steak. They didn't want to take the chicken shawarma bowl back so they just put it in a bag and gave it to us. Prices aren't bad. -mixed shawarma meal 4.5 - the mixed meat (steak and chicken) were both very moist and tender. A lot better than Haifa in Orland Park. The fries weren't bad but I would have preferred them to be crispy. These leaned more on the soggy side like McDonald's. I gave it a 4.5 because I wished the shawarma portion was bigger. -steak shawarma bowl 3 - I told my gf this but stop getting bowls. If you want to really experience the shawarma, always get it in a flatbread or pita. Never in a bowl. The meat loses moisture in the open air thus making it taste dry. -sfeha flatbread 4.5 - this was pretty tasty. The meat is moist but the bread on the outside can get slightly dry.

Incredibly delicious and fresh food!…read more I placed a catering order about 4 days in advance which included a large shish kabob plate, two half trays of grape leaves (one vegetarian, one meat), party-size pies, tabouleh salad, Jerusalem salad, and hummus! I arrived a little bit early to Grapevine, and I was out the door in less than 10 minutes with all of my items. The owners and staff are so passionate about the business and super friendly! I was expecting about 20 people at a presentation reception, however, there was lots of leftover food (I am definitely not complaining). Everyone who had the food raved about it and wanted to know who made it! I gave them a few business cards so they could visit later on :)

The perfect combination! This will feed 8-10 people 2-3 times! Very flavorful and cooked perfectly.read more