Yaba’s Middle Eastern Street Food

Very glad to have this new Mediterranean place in Pittsburgh! The food feels homemade and it's very delicious. The menu is somewhat limited, and there aren't any dessert options (yet), but still a nice place to visit. I tried out their falafel wrap and lentil soup.The falafel wrap was just okay. The falafel itself was very crunchy, kind of dry, but I still loved it. However, they included way too much lettuce in comparison to the other items, and there wasn't really much sauce on it. The wrapping itself was also not grilled or anything so there wasn't any crunch.However, the lentil soup was amazing! And so cheap too. Definitely had a homemade flavor to it, nice amount of spice, and perfect for a chilly day. I'd buy a tub of this lentil soup. 100% recommend. All in all, a nice addition to the area. Wraps seem to be just ok, but if you come here, you absolutely must get that delicious lentil soup!

Cafeteria stile restaurant. You pay when you order.I ordered the rice bowl with chicken shawarma, pickled cucumber, pickled cabbage, and humus. With Yaba's red sauce. This sauce added a little spicy kick. Mmm, delicious!!!Ordered falafels as a side. Unlike any other place I've been to, here they are shaped like a Twinky. Half the size. They were the best falafels I've had.This restaurant is on the second floor of a building. With windows looking at the side of the PPG Arena. There are about 14 tables seating 2 people each. I would recommend this place, and I'll be back here next time I'm in town.

Really nicely done Middle Eastern take on fast casual. The interior of the restaurant was a little drab, but the food was extremely well done. Everything was very fresh with bright flavors and contrasting textures. The vegetable toppings available for various bowls were flavorful and thoughtfully selected. The pickled cucumbers and pickled cabbage were particularly nice options. We ended up ordering takeout and sharing a few different bowls, and that worked very well. The salad was flavorful and paired well with crispy pita strips. The hummus bowl was delicious but better suited as a shared side than a meal on its own. The falafel was extremely crunchy while still retaining a soft and flavorful interior, though 4 pieces is a lot of food. This isn't fine dining, but it's a great option for a quick lunch.

I have been driving past this place for a while and was sooo excited for it to open. It did not disappoint!!! I got a double smash burger and my husband got a triple smash burger. They were DELICIOUS! You can really taste how fresh and halal the meat is. The smash burgers come with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and special burger sauce. We also ordered a bowl with a base of fries and chicken shawarma as our protein. For the toppings, we got the chickpea salad, Arabic salad, sumac onions, and turnips topped with the Yaba white sauce & the aioli sauce. This was sooooo good. We devoured it. Not only was the food amazing, but the service was great and the place is so clean. I love the vibes that they went for. I will definitely be back again. Next time I'm gonna try the bowl with rice base, can't wait!

If you are looking for authentic middle eastern food this is the place to go. As soon as you enter you are greeted with street graffiti art highlighting the food and culture. The middle eastern booth made me feel like I was back in Kurdistan. Amazing and fast service. The food speaks for itself. We got the triple decker smash burger and loaded fries with shawarma chicken. Can't wait to go back and try another bowl.

The food was amazing!!! The smash burger was the best I've had in Pittsburgh. And the babaganoush was so fresh it was out of this world. Steve, Omer and YABA were so kind and appreciative of us coming in to try the smash burgers! We will be back for sure.

Finally a halal smash burger in Pittsburgh! And a perfect combo with the crispy fries and red sauce. The bowl was also amazing and very fresh with falafel and chicken. Highly recommend!

Shawarma heaven. Was looking for a quick bite and it was a must get place. I got falafel on the side which was fresh and hot.

Pittsburgh has its restaurant unlike any other!Starting with the entire atmosphere of the restaurant, I was amazed by the unique wall art that makes you feel like you're being embraced by the rich cultural tapestry of the Middle East.There is a ton of space and seating inside so make sure to bring your family and friends, the entire place was renovated beautifully where you'll catch yourself snapping pics of everything.The customer service was great, you are greeted by everyone in a way that would make you want to return again and again, feeling like a valued guest rather than just another customer.Food:We had the smash burger, chicken shawarma bowl with rice, fries and the lentil soup. All of them shared a common trait: the use of fresh ingredients.Starting with the smash burger, and it exceeded all expectations! The patty was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. But what truly set it apart was the incredible sauce--rich, tangy, and absolutely addictive.The shawarma bowl was my favorite, they offer so many toppings that you can customize it to your liking. They offer a variety of sauces that you can choose from which makes it even better.The fries had a one-of-a-kind seasoning you won't find anywhere else and the lentil soup is a special blend of spices and flavors that truly sets it apart, making it a must-try for any soup enthusiast.We are looking forward to our next visit!

Some of the best food I have eaten EVER! I had a falafel bowl over fries, topped with pickled turnips, beets, pickles, hummus, tomato cucumber salad, sumac onions, Yaba's creamy red sauce, aioli, and crispy falafel. It was SO delicious. The portions were generous (especially the sauces), the fries were thin and crispy (just how I like them), everything was fresh, and I think I did a little happy shimmy with every other bite. I wish was local so I could be a regular. My husband has a lamb rice bowl with all the same toppings I had, plus Yaba's white sauce and fries on top. He loved it! I hope to try the chicken someday because that also sounds amazing. Not only was the food incredible, but the service was above and beyond. We met several of the family members and they were so friendly and kind and excited to share the food they love. We got there just before closing and they kindly made all the food we ordered hot and fresh. They even gave us lentil soup to try, on the house. The place was clean, there was lots of comfortable seating, and I loved the beautiful mural on the wall. 5 star food, 5 star service, 5 star ambience. I cannot recommend Yaba's enough! Wish there was a Yaba's in my neck of the woods!