SemSem Mediterranean

They caught our attention as they were giving out free samples in the food court. I liked it and decided to get the chicken shawarma wrap combo meal. The wrap itself was pretty good, nicely toasted and a good amount of chicken inside. I personally found it a little bit dry for my taste but nothing an extra side of garlic sauce didn't fix. Their fries were delicious, perfectly soft and crunchy and they had a texture to it that really added to the taste. Very nice service and relatively quick, plus you can customize the food to your liking. I'd recommend trying them out!

I was Intrigued by the Mediterranean look of the food but the taste knocked me off my high horse from thinking I knew what it was. WOW! I had the steak and chicken bowl and let me tell you, it was fresh and amazing in taste. It consisted of not only red onions diced up but of chicken and steak. I wouldn't think that combination would work but it does. Tomatoes were friesh and I believe it had some sort of fluffed up rice. Very good in texture but very good in look also. The guy who served me my plate was meticulous in how he made it and for being a fast paced area, he took his time in how it was presented. When I asked him why he did it this way seeing as this is a fast paced mall, he simply said: If you like the presentation, the taste will bring you back since we eat with our eyes first. Wow, that was the right answer. He made sure I had not only my cutlery (plastic set of course) but that I had any condiment that would enhance the flavor. How thoughtful of him to think outside of the box for someone who is new to this restaurant/kiosk at the end of the mall. I was happy as well as content with the food and I have already gone back 4 times. Never disappointed. Try them out and you will see.

So we have to go into Chicago twice a month (work thing), and I always make sure to stop for shwarma.I once lived in Ottawa, Ontario, the capital of Canada, which was more of a patchwork quilt than melting pot. Near the center of the city was an open market for goods from around the world surrounded by culinary restaurants from all the world's options. My favorite place to go was a Lebanonees place who had the upright skewers of beef, chicken, and something else. I was dubious at first but tried it with the garlic sauce and pickles to go with my steak shwarma. It was love at first taste. I had never tasted anything so delicious in my life. Since moving back from Canada decades ago, I've searched for that perfect shwarma that excites my pallet like the one in Ottawa. All I had found was cheap imitations or something that wasn't even a shwarma, until I found SemSem.They always wear gloves from what I've seen, the food is as authentic as that Lebanese restaurant 20 years ago, and the wonderful woman who's always behind the counter putting the food together. She remembered us I think by our 3rd visit, and you don't need to see her mouth to know she's truly happy to see you and smiling a genuine smile. She's always fast moving and every movement in the making of the shwarma wrap is practiced'm, fast, and perfect every time.If ever you want amazing Mediterranean food, go here, you won't find anything better closer than Canada, and the wonderful woman who works up front (who's name I've forgotten) will certainly brighten your day. But don't forget the baklava, one of the best I've ever had and definitely the best in over a decade. But seriously, check them out, amazing food, amazing people, amazing place, and all tucked into a tiny place next to the movie theater entrance.

Delicious chicken wrap! Great value and quick service. If you picture doesn't do entice you, the food taste WAY better than it looks!

I noticed this place because they were giving samples of a new wrap that they made and it was so good!! So me and my friend got the wrap they were advertising. The workers there are really nice and they were getting quite a bit of business as we were there too, even Uber eats orders. The wrap left me full, so it is very filling. My friend also tried their falafel and said it was good as well. And the price was amazing!!

Always looking for new shawarma places near me. Was happy to find one in the mall while shopping. A healthier option compared to the others, it was on point with taste and quality of meat. Would definitely eat from here again.

The food is totally overpriced and not worth it!! Service is okay as one of the two times i've gone (as i think every restaurant should get a second chance) i got a nice servicing sir. Although the second time a girl took my order and was rolling her eyes when i asked for the spicy rice, not sure why. If you don't have a budget and can spend $16 on a single bowl with 80% rice and 20% chicken go for it!

By far best the Middle Eastern food we've had. We live out of state and eat here at least a couple of times each trip in. Friendly staff, clean and freshly made! We get the falafel wraps. Try with the red cabbage salad. Vegan and vegetarian-friendly go to spot. Don't forget to grab a Vimto, Shani or basil seed drink. Fries are amazing too. Best food ever!

It was our first we came here. The food was good but the employees was rude. We don't know the menu and trying to figure out we we going to order. We ordered make your own, It means whatever we want to put on our meal. Instead of suggesting, one employee make us feel that we are dumb and telling us to what to put on not mannered way. The most thing I hated the most is that one of the employee cat calls 2 girls by whistling. This is the most rudest place I ever have and never coming back again. Have some respect especially you have a girl that is working there.

SemSem is definitely a hidden jewel in the Chicago Ridge Mall. This restaurant is located in the back of the mall by the entrance/exit door in Food Court; across from the theatre. If you are looking to expand your taste buds palate? You have to try their delicious food. I absolutely love the freshness of the food and toppings! I have also turned my work friends on to this restaurant and they love it too. You should try it as well. Estemta (Enjoy).