Al Zein

Maybe an off day when I visited, or all these reviews are just a hyped (or they haven't had an opportunity to try a better offering). Good flavoring as it seems like the cook knows what he's doing, but all the meat pieces and the dipping bread were DRY as hell and hard to chew. A few gamey beef pieces that I had to spit out. Chicken, beef, and koobideh, all DRY.No veggies come with the shawarma either, not like other businesses around the area. Kinda gets heavy and leaves you desiring for some crunchy and refreshing veggies. Rice coming with mixed combo tasted more like a biryani than ME-styled. Good hummus and even gooder baba ghanoush, but that was the only highlight that kept losing its spot with that dryass bread pieces.Just had to eat 'em up as that $30 worth of food cannot be thrown in the garbage. Kept making me think of the good ol' days at De Afghanan in Fremont...I don't think there will be a return visit in the future anytime soon.Do better, Al Zein - I do see some potential in you.

Mixed shawarma honestly hit the spot. one half was chicken and the other lamb. I couldn't pinpoint which one was better because both were flavorful and the best part is I don't have to because I can just order mixed again next time. Service was timely and friendly. I will say their baba ganoush was a different style than I used to and found it less of an eggplant flavor and more of other refreshing veggies. I personally prefer a stronger eggplant flavor but to each their own.

Absolutely delicious!!!! I was really excited a new shwarma place had opened because I love exploring new Middle Eastern Restaurants.The first time we came was over the summer on a Friday night and it was packedddd! There was no parking in the lot and there was a line out the door, so we chose to go somewhere else. This time, we went during peak dinner time on a Tuesday night, and there was still a few tables left to sit. Food did take some time, but it was soooo fresh. The chicken wings stayed steamy for quite some time. Don't sleep on Al Zein!! I highly recommend it, and I can't wait to come back. Halal Food recs: CHICKEN WINGS!!!! and Mixed Shwarma Platter

I first tried food from Al Zein at a catered event and was really impressed. I went to the restaurant for the first time today and placed a takeout order. The chicken, beef, and falafel shawarma were all excellent. I am not a red meat fan, but the beef shawarma tasted so good. My daughter had a chicken strip kids meal and the chicken was excellent as well. Everything was excellent in portion size and quality. We will definitely come back and refer our friends.

This was my first time visiting this establishment. I met with a friend who speaks Arabic and has been there several times and knows what to order. It's a very small restaurant with limited tables. You get your drink from a cooler and order at the register and pay. A food runner brings the food to the table by the number displayed. This restaurant doesn't not have alcohol. The food was very good and I enjoyed myself.

First of all, it's crazy authentic and like being transported to the Middle East, which is amazing to see in John's Creek. Every single woman was in hijab and the music carries you to Tehran. Prices are very fair. The inside is relaxed with a mix of tables and booths. You go up to the counter, order and pay, then wait for your number to be called.I got the mixed shawarma platter ($17) which comes with chicken and beef. I wanted to substitute my fries for hummus but that wasn't allowed. I think it'd be nice if they made that an option as most other places do. The portion size was very generous and the food is EXTREMELY fresh. Everything is out of this world delicious and hands down the best shawarma I've had since living in Georgia.

Came back for a second time. It was just as delicious as before. Friendly and patient staff, and the place is always immaculate. I'll be back soon.

Authentic FoodSyrian FoodI love this type of food and is a healthy choice.Always, looking for this type of cuisine.

Very nice place with great food. Very busy but handled very efficiently. Glad to have found this nice place.

Everything is bad they didn't refund my money after I canceled my order right after and they charged me the full amount. I don't recommend it for any one