Damas Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (186) • $$

"Wow, I have only tried the sampler platter; but this is the best babaganoush I've ever. Also the muhammara one ofnthe best ones. The whole plate was amazing! The service was quick, friendly, professional, and very quick.The place is clean and fresh, very inviting. You order at the counter and can take out or eat in.Located in a plaza, this gives plenty of plaza parking.I am very happy Damas is there as I will go often!"

ZARA HALAL GRILL

★★★★★ 4.6 (36)

"So we came here to the food court after a long afternoon of shopping at Philadelphia mills.We took a chance on aya because it was the only restaurant that was enclosed. All the other restaurants shared the same tables and chairs out in the open. So my husband and I shared the rice and curry and had some Samosa as appetizers. Food was great- service was great and the place was clean- huge plus. The chairs and tables were plenty full and it's great to avoid the open food court."

Malooga

★★★★★ 4.5 (175) • $$

"It is so wonderful to see this restaurant gain traction among locals and foodies alike. The portions are wonderful, the meat dishes succulent (lamb could use a tad more salt/spices), and the fish is absolutely a must get! We arrived for dinner at 5pm and some of the items have already been sold out (I'm looking at you, lamb-soup).Grab a friend, skip breakfast, and enjoy a terrific meal here at Malooga.Must get: liver, fish, lentil soupMeh: lambMissed out: dessert"

Al-Sham

★★★★☆ 4.1 (92) • $

"Al-Sham is such a gem, and the food is amazing! Prices are very reasonable, the proportions are generous, the flavors are *chef's kiss* and the menu is overwhelmingly huge!We had the family meal #3 a few months ago but we just had their wings (naked and breaded) and their sampler and all I can say is... don't sleep on their American menu! The wings were great and the sauces were generous as well. They make the food really fast, great service and good overall vibes!"

New York Gyro Truck

★★★★★ 4.7 (95)

"Maybe this is irrational to say but the UCity food trucks were one of three things that kept me sane during my undergraduate career and to them I owe the world, much less a 5 star Yelp review. Yes, this was my first time at this particular truck and no, it wasn't distinct from any of the other halal trucks I've frequented, but hey. Cheap, quick, tasty, could probably last two meals but I was feeling woozy so I ate it all at once = all a girl can ask for. Thank you, I love you, and good night."

Pita Pocket Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (129) • $

"Yummy! I had sabich & my friend had a Falafel sandwich. I was in Israel recently & this place is as good!"

Rana Halal Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (14)

"What's not to like about a classic Philly Cheesesteak with the cheese whiz? Adding onion rings on top just to add more of a crunch! Rana's is clean and pretty quick. Just ask to have everything made halal and they'll be more then happy to do so"

Shawarma Kebab

★★★★☆ 3.8 (94)

"Decent Schwarma with pretty good meat, mediocre tzatziki, and excellent "Schwarma sauce."I got the lamb and beef wrap. At $8, the price is quite agressive. The wrap is a good lunch portion but not overstuffed. The meat was probably a small handful, not a ton. It was savoury and flavorful with a nice juicy tender bite. The pita wrap was a bit dry/chalky grinding between my teeth but was crisp and just oily enough on the exterior. The tzatziki was goopy and just not very aromatic. Mostly tasted like light sour cream. Toppings were fresh and crisp."

Laser Wolf

★★★★★ 4.5 (472) • $$$

"Another human being saying that Laser Wolf is excellent?! Ground breaking. I was lucky enough to dine at the Chef's Counter for the first time last week and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Brass tacks FAQ:1) You're paying for the entire experience built into your entree price. Expect to spend anywhere between $60-$120 per person all in, depending on appetite and money spent at the bar. 2) Use Resy notify to get in, but you need to be lightning fast once you get the notification - especially if you're hoping to dine during peak times.3) Chef's counter is amazing for a group of two. I found there to be plenty of room for all dishes, drinks, boxes, salatim, etc.4) Save room for soft serve.5) Take note of the automatically added 20% service charge.Other than that, sit down and get ready for an amazing night. I enjoyed every single salatim dish and it's obvious the team here works hard to get flavor profiles JUST right. Surprise hit for me? Smokey, marinated beets. Standard favorites like the hummus and kale eggplant dish were also stunners.For our mains, my boyfriend and I opted to go meat heavy with the koobideh and sirloin. Truly, I can't recommend this course of action enough. The koobideh is unmissable and I was impressed by my boyfriend's ability to put together the most beautiful bites (meat + pita + a little hummus + tahini + onion = genius). We went brown sugar soft serve and I forced myself to get through more than half of it, but was SO full. The rice crunch makes it.My only regret is ordering a cocktail instead of a glass of wine. I like their wine list a lot and while I enjoyed my cocktail on it's own, a glass of red wine would have really made the meal more indulgent and coherent. Other than Goldie, this is my first interaction with a Solomonov restaurant and I can't wait to get to more of them for special occasions and top tier hospitality. And hummus. All the hummus. Thanks for an amazing night, team!"

Aroma Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (606) • $$

"I always know of the existence of this restaurant, but for some reason we just never came here until tonight. It turned out better than I expected. Although the entrance looks unassuming, the interior is tastefully decorated. Service is friendly. Food is properly priced with decent portions. We had the mini sampler, a chicken wrap and a lamb bowl--all taste great. Overall, we are satisfied and plan to come back again in the future."

Zahav

★★★★★ 4.5 (3486) • $$$$

"Absolutely a MUST in Phila if you are able to nab a reservation OR just wait for a bar seat right when they open at 5. It was my first time here in a decade and the food is just as good as ever with exceptional service. Our server, Anthony, went well above and beyond to make sure that we had a great experience end-to-end. I would highly recommend the lamb shoulder or the duck - you can add an entree for $55 as well. Both were excellent and the duck is in limited quantity so be sure to grab an earlier seating if you are able to as they tend to run out by the second round of the evening.It's worth the wait on either Resy or for a bar seat."

New York Gyro Place

★★★★☆ 4.1 (67) • $

"This is a good spot for tender, juicy and delicious Chicken Shawarma on a warm pita bread.Always fresh food.Always fast service.Always friendly staff.Four Yelps."

The Halal Guys

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (11)

"To be honest I've never been a big fan of The Halal Guys... food always seemed stale and not great. It wasn't until this store that I turned the corner. After eyeing their slowly built storefront, I finally went on opening day. Staff were super friendly and helpful with putting together my order. Inside had space to sit in and was rather cozy given the area it's filling. I took it to go, but food survived the 15 minute trip back. Food was stellar and seasoned - at least for a Halal Guys! Chicken and beef gyro were wonderfully done, and was just what I needed for the night. Probably can't beat local shops, but you know what you're getting yourself into here. Hope they keep this quality up and continue serving great food!"

Falafel Time

★★★★☆ 4.1 (111) • $$

"A few things to know if you've never been to Falafel Time:1. This is a predominantly take-out business. The space is small, and there is one small table inside that I have never seen anyone using.2. Their signage says they are cash only, but they also have signage stating they accept cards. I have never had an issue using a card, but as a small business of course cash is preferred.3. While the name is Falafel Time, the main event here is the chicken shawarma. The first time I tried Falafel Time, a friend and I called in our order and walked over to pick it up. We got a chicken shawarma platter with fries instead of rice, beef kabobs, hummus and pita, and a salad. The portions were HUGE, we had enough to feed four people. The hummus portion alone was super generous, especially considering the price point. And it was some of the most fresh and delicious hummus I have had in a while. The beef kabobs were a bit dry for my preference, but this did not matter because that chicken shawarma platter was out of this freakin world!For a recent takeout lunch order, I ordered through Yelp. I decided to add falafel to my chicken shawarma platter and the whole meal came out to $15. The platter is a very generous service and it comes with a small salad too. The falafel was good, not my favorite ever. But as always, the chicken shawarma delivered."

Kanella

★★★★☆ 4 (325) • $$

"I am KICKING myself for taking this long to check out Kanella. The service, the food, the price point... it is all worthy of 5 stars. On a Friday night, my friends and I decided we needed a GNO so we made a reservation at Kanella and brought our own bottles of wine. We sat inside because it's been disgustingly hot out, but they have outdoor seating, too! We opted to try the tasting menu and I am so glad we did. We were a group of 5 people total, so we got one of each meze. For our mains we did ground lamb, spanakopita, falafel, and chicken shish. For dessert we got one of everything and two kunefes.. because obviously. My meze favorites included the shepherd salad, hummus, muhammara, seared halloumi, and cyprus potato chips. The chicken shish was the best main by a long shot. The desserts were all hits, but my favorite was the kunefe.I loved this meal so much that on Saturday night I ordered takeout because I needed more of the hummus, shepherd's salad, and chicken shish.TLDR: Kanella is amazing, a BYOB, and worth every penny. Come with a group and try the tasting option so you can have one of every meze and most of the main options."

Bishos

★★★★★ 4.6 (153) • $$

"Stopped in here on a Friday early evening for dinner. You order at the counter and then they call you when your order is ready. I thought the prices were very good for the portions you got. I enjoyed a hummus bowl that had veggies in it and falafel. I got a meal so i picked a salad and a bottle of water to go with it. There was so much food! My boyfriend liked his dinner as well!The restaurant looked fairly new. Nicely decorated and clean. I will be back for another hummus bowl!"

Fattoush

★★★★★ 4.7 (365) • $$

"Fabulous food and warm and friendly service. We were looking for a light summer meal and found a winner! The restaurant was bustling with business and it's easy to see why. You won't go wrong with this authentic mediterranean cuisine. It's BYOB so don't forget your adult beverages! And even if you do, there are places very close by to pick up what you like! Enjoy!"

Apricot Stone

★★★★★ 4.5 (372) • $$

"Finally went to try this place after several friends recommended it. Reservations were easy to get, we were outdoors in a well heated patio setting. Service was super friendly. Parking situation was very hard. Mostly street parking that we saw and not much available. Uber/Lyft or carpool if you can. Now on to the food! I love Mediterranean food and was excited to try this place. My favorite entree was the manti. The skewers were ok, lamb was gamey and beef was dry. The sides we got were good. Falafel was also ok. The desserts I really liked though. The Khaitaif was sweeter than the baklava and I would have probably really enjoyed it with a strong coffee. Some fellow yelpers recommended going with a larger group so that more dishes could be shared. With just 2 of us for dinner, it was hard so would try with a larger group next time."

Al Sham Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (55)

"I'm sorry I didn't come here sooner. This might become my go-to takeout. Got the Mixed taste appetizer, with stuffed grape leaves, hummus, pita, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, and falafel. It was all good. The falafel was so delicious my husband thought they might use the same fryer as the meat. Bad for my vegan family members when they visit, but it was flavorful to me but not too heavy. Hummus was creamy and smooth and rather light. Tabbouleh was fresh. The menu is huge. I'll be back to try the rest!"

Moshava

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"Moshava has been on my radar for a while from their popups at Herman's Coffee Shop, and when I saw them at Manayunk StEAT Fest, I shavad mo way through the crowds and got in line, and once I got my food all I wanted was mo to shava in my mouth! They were busy and looked a bit overwhelmed and it took a while to get the food, but it was so good! There were options of 3 bowls- shnitzel, falafel, and shwarma, priced at about $15-16 I think? All came with rice and chick peas, and there were other options for some sides like hummus, fries and tater tots. The best thing we got were the lamb pita pockets- highly recommend those and the sauce was so good! We also really enjoyed the shnitzel and lamb shwarma with bok choy. The green spicy zhug sauce was super spicy!This place israeli delicious, highly recommend following them on ig to find out where you can find them!"

Hadramout

★★★★★ 4.5 (120) • $

"My friends and I came here for a weekly dinner one night. We have all heard good things from this hole in the wall restaurant. This is my first time trying Yemani food! We each got Samboosa to try which is a flaky pastry with meat and cheese. The sauce that came with it had a kick to it. For my entree I got the Chicken mandi. Its a big piece of chicken on a bed of spiced rice and veggies. Delicious! The chicken was fall off the bone and the spices were on point. We enjoyed our meal and the prices weren't bad at all!The only negatives was that you had to buy your own drinks (including waters) and the bathroom was alittle dirty. Other than that it was a great meal with friends :)"

Tabouli Middle Eastern Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (39) • $$

"My wife and my favorite food in Ardmore. Everything we've had at tabouli has been great--ironically, the tablouli is probably our least favorite thing--and we pick up from here regularly. It is a tad on the expensive side, but what in this town isn't?"

Renata's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (258) • $$

"Came here for lunch with some friends, and we all really enjoyed it! I got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was crispy and tender, and the waffles were well done as well! The service was quick and the restaurant itself was very nice inside and was very modern. Overall had a great experience! I would definitely come back!"

Al Zaytouna

★★★★☆ 4 (261)

"Great little Tunisian resto on the border of Philadelphia's Little Italy. Mediterranean cuisine is featured with a Tunisian spin on many dishes from that region. The service was very friendly, efficient; the food coming reasonable quickly when you consider some items are made from scratch. Give this place a try as it is interesting when you compare similar dishes from other countries you may have had."

Al-Sham Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (241) • $$

"My friend picked this restaurant for us to meet up at on Saturday for lunch. Neither one of us had been there before. You order at the counter and they cook it and bring it to you.I prefer to eat off of real plates and not given to go containers at the table I'm going to sit and eat at.So I would order take out from here moving forward. Food was good! Service was friendly!"

Persian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (269) • $$

"Good, but not amazing Persian food. As Dave L noted, it is a little unassuming spot which would be perfect for a causal meal. The lamb was a solid choice if you are seeking a recommendation. While I believe all dishes come with rice, only a few come with anything else. However, the portions are fair and will fill you up. Of course, if you aren't quite full there is always Baklava."

Aldar Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.6 (65)

"Stop here often since it's right down the street from our personal training studio. The menu has interesting food choices that are good. And the price is very reasonable. Chris Vtrainers Personal Training."

Express Kabob & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (7)

"The falafel over rice is awesome. The only issue here is you never know when they are open. There are no operating times are posted anywhere and at the beginning of 2017 they had a 'closed for vacation sign' up and were gone about a week , so its hit or miss if you catch them open. Also the line can be rather long at times. But the food is really good and aaffordable."

Desert Rose

★★★★☆ 4.1 (245)

"Do not come here in a rush! Everything is cooked to order and you must allow extra time - which for us was worth it. 2 pita sandwiches (One Sabich and One Falafel) to go took 25 minutes and ran close to $27.Nothing is cheap these days - but the quality here is wonderful. Big stuffed pitas with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage slaw and amba. Luscious char-grilled eggplant.Classic Sabich and so tasty!Again - slow service but worth the wait."

Dizengoff

★★★★★ 4.5 (827) • $$

"Apparently, this restaurant used to be a small, mostly take-out lunch locale. Not anymore! Funky dining room with a beautiful bar and great vibes.If you've never tried orange wine, this is the place to do so (Trebbiano Spoletino Orange). So crisp and refreshing, served chilled. The skins of the grapes are what makes it orange in color. We love all-things-hummus, and we couldn't sample the menu fast enough. The Masabacha Hummus and Turkish Hummus were delicious. The soft and pillowy pita bread accompaniment enhanced our love. For our second course, we sampled the Petrozilla. We loved the crunch and tang of the pomegranates. Entrees included the Chicken Schnitzel and the Smoked Cabbage. Who knew cabbage could be so delicious? We realized we needed an additional item, so the Moroccan Cigars were up next (three to an order... the four of us made it work).The Tehina-Date Ice Cream Sandwich was incredible. I didn't have high expectations, but wow, this was unique and fantastic. Our server was so attentive and sweet. She kept us laughing.This place is a must try!"

Al Sham Restaurant 3 - Philadelphia

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (12)

"Al Sham, I respect your hustle. I normally order delivery and wonder why it takes so long (which they do give you the appropriate wait time on grubhub) One day I actually went in to order and it's a two person crew trying their best to turn order those orders. I felt a little bad about being inpatient.My go to is the salmon salad; sooo fresh and delicious. It comes with a dressing similar to a lemon vinaigrette, tart, light and refreshing. If you need something heavier, you would need to ask.My daughter gets the salmon hoagie which is really good as well.The HUMMUS. The best. I don't even want store brought anymore. Via the app you can add more garnishes, but I leave it as-is with extra pita :)"

Kabab Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (312) • $$

"Food was excellent Pepsi is a plus Service amazing and friendly Ambiance was okay. Table had a serious wobble."

Calypso

★★★★☆ 4.4 (26)

"Super cute, good food and great service! We dined with my husband and parents for a birthday dinner on the patio and had a great experience. Our server, Dylan, was helpful with recommendations and answering questions. We shared the mezze, spanakopita, lamb shank, chicken spinach feta, moussaka, and shrimp orzo and all were delicious! Amongst five people that was more than enough and the dishes were easy to share family style, which I always prefer. As it got dark, the outdoor ambient lighting came on and it was very pleasant to enjoy coffee and baklava while we chatted."

Al Sham

★★★★☆ 4.1 (48)

"Wonderful flavors and menu!!! My new favorite restaurant. They are halal and offer meals deals for those of us on a budget. The staff were welcoming and very helpful with choosing a meal. The baklava is probably the BEST I have ever had. The restaurant and restroom was super clean and free from clutter. I think my favorite part besides the food and how quick the staff worked was the many different cultures of people coming to pick up food or dine-in. The samosas were delicious and flaky with a nice green, cilantro-y sauce. The pita was fresh and went nicely with the hummus and garlic sauce. I was recommended to try the pineapple Barbican malt drink (non-alcoholic) which was sooo tasty and not overly sweet. The mango lassi was a bit sour, but I think that's because they don't add a ton of sweetener."

Wame Shawarma

★★★★☆ 3.9 (44)

"We have ordered from here a number of times.Great tasting food from a family run business.The chicken Shawarma is really good and reminds me of the version I used to get in Dubai."