We have both eaten in and carried out. The food was delicious both times and we had an abundance of leftovers. 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. read more

Al Basha Cuisine was a wonderful surprise. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care, 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. read more

Mashallah very good foods thank you for service. I like food S and service friendly implies thank you read more

Amazing service. Very low-key atmosphere. We got the small combo to share. The hummus is 10/10 and I thought the shish tawouk was really tasty. read more

The food was AMAZING! The atmosphere was so warm and friendly. I love everything about this place. I highly recommend!

The food is bland, didn't meet my taste of Mediterranean cuisine. There was a yogurt based cucumber tomato salad which was so watery and mushy. Didn't feel like the food was fresh. read more

First time trying Palestinian cuisine, we had the Mazza platter and the Mansaf lamb dish. It's hard to find words to describe just how good the food is here. The quality of the ingredients and the outstanding flavors really set this place apart! We enjoyed everything that we tried, I even liked the baba ghannooj which I usually don't touch anywhere else. We can't wait to come back! read more

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It's so good! Large portions and authentic. They even gave us free samples. The nicest people too. I read more

Al Basha Cuisine - Middle Eastern Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

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Best mensaf I've ever had!! The food tastes homemade and the cost is cheap for the amount of food you get! Definitely my new go to for when I want mensaf!! read more

This place is veryfriendly and had generous portions. The kibbeh we amazing and the chicken breast was cooked to order. The salad was fresh. We would definitely go back. And not to mention it was an hour away! read more

Due to covid - 19 I have been ordering from DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub or go to restaurants with outdoor seating. Al Basha is one of the few restaurants that has outdoor seating First time at Al Basha. The restaurant kind of looks like a whole in the wall, but's it's not, it is very family friendly. staff is awesome take they care of you. I ordered stuffed chicken dinner and fresh lemonade Before the dinner came out the staff brought bread, humus, salad and cucumber salad. It was really good The stuffed chicken was a little dry, it still tasted good. The lemonade was awesome. It's the best I have had. I'm definitely going back to try other stuff. read more

Al Basha Cuisine - Stuffed chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

Not my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. I really wanted to like it! Some good things: large portions, generous sides. If you order a dish you will get pickled veggies, salad, hummus and pita in addition to your entree. But lots of food is only a good thing if you like it! I have a lot of opinions regarding hummus after eating it for 30 years and the hummus here was not great. It had a spoiled olive oil aftertaste. The falafel was good. The rice is excellent, served with marcona almonds. But my chicken shawarma was bad. It had a sour taste, unappealing texture, and a terrible smell. It was hard to enjoy anything with such a pervasive "rotten egg" smell. Disappointed as this had been recommended by several friends. Sorry but there are too many great Mediterranean restaurants in the area to come back here again. read more

This by far is the most authentic home-made tasting food I've ever had outside of home. Great service, lovely furnished place, and mouth-watering food. The only suggestion is to replace their faded sign as we had a bit of a difficult time finding the restaurant. read more

Unfortunately, like many Middle Eastern places during Ramadan. They have a buffet it is one of the more affordable ones. It was $120 for 3 adults and 1 child. Their service was great. They have redesigned the bathrooms as well and the dining area as well. The main issue is that the furniture is too bulky. You have to squeeze thru the tables. You are elbow to elbow with a bunch of strangers. The food gets eaten up pretty quickly and sometimes isn't replaced quick enough. They used to have a lot more variety. If you have a stroller or in a wheelchair this is not the place for you. It is very tight and very cramped. As far as food, it is authentic home cooked dishes nothing spectacular. However, if you want to try a lot of Middle Eastern dishes that are typically not on a restaurant menu this is the time to go. During Ramadan, they one of the largest if not the largest buffets compared to the other restaurants. read more

The food was fresh, delicious and the service was great! My waitress was very hospitable and made an awesome recommendation plus offered me some hummus on the house. A great value for so much food. If in the area, I would go again. Also upon entering they have a whole body sanitizer which made me feel much safer with dining in. read more

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Nice place, the food was pretty good, I like how they served the appetizers(hummus, baba ganoush, pita bread, olives, and falafel) before the actual meal and the portions are good, The one thing I was disappointed at and I was actually looking forward to was the grape leaves, when I asked the waiter as I was placing my order she said you have to call ahead for grape leaves not quite sure if she said a day before or a couple hours in advance either way it really was a downside for me, when I go out for MiddleEastern/Mediterranean the first thing I ask for is the grape leaves. All in all I would probably 50/50 chance bring someone here if it's a small group of 3. I went there for lunch and there was only one group of men dining, the place was empty I have no idea why. read more

Best Shawarma sandwiches in the area. Served in a pita with a little dressing, tomato, onion and pickles. Always hot and fresh and the meat is just right. We also enjoy the mix grill plate with rice, falafel, hummus and the salad they bring you. Very friendly people. read more

First, the food is exceptional! I swear they put big chunks of filet, that melts in your mouth, in their beef humus. The place is very tired looking and could really use some major updating, even a fresh colorful paint job would be an improvement. I do want to mention how impressed I was with the management. Their credit card machine was down and we had no cash on us. He said to just call in with a credit card tomorrow when their machine would be back up and running. He didn't take down our information...... a copy of our license, nothing. What kind of restaurant does that?? Not only will I be calling in to pay our $80 bill, but a huge tip will also be added. read more

The falafel sandwich was fresh, delicious & portions were very generous! Staff was friendly and helpful!

We walked in and there were no other diners there, however the restaurant reeked of cigarette smoke. It was awful. We left.

This place has some of the best food around. The portions are huge, and food is delicious. His service when they're slow is good, but if you show up on a day where they have a few tables, good luck. read more

Al Basha Cuisine - Filet - Middle Eastern Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

Over the last two weekends, I was involved in the production of Baskuit- a Northwestern student film. We had one weekend of filming in Oak Lawn and as Associate Producer, it was my job to find food for the cast and crew over those days. Al Basha helped me give everyone a large dinner for our last day in Oak Lawn. It was nice to be able to end our first weekend on such a good note! The people there were extremely helpful in planning my order and everyone on set was so happy with the food! It was delicious! Thank you so much for your help! read more

Such deliciousness!!! The exact comfort food that is needed during a quarantine, and every other day of normal life. Such flavor! And what a great deal!! We ordered chicken and beef shawarma for two of us. Generous servings were more than enough to feed four. This will be part of our go-to places from now on. read more

Hidden in between the Chinese restaurant and the sports bar you have this fantastic family owned restaurant offering amazing meals at great prices! Waitress was great ambiance reminds me of the 90s but the food was prime! read more

Al Basha Cuisine is one of the best place to go to in the Chicagoland area for truly outstanding Arabic (Palestinian) food. The kabobs are perfectly cooked, the exquisite taste savors your pallets. The portions are exemplary of the hospitality of the Palestinian culture. I recommend it highly.... 5 stars isn't enough... it deserves 10 stars! read more

Went in for dinner on a Saturday night a few weeks ago and the place was pretty empty, just one other table occupied. We were given bottled water when we sat down, which seemed odd, and we noticed when another group arrived later they received glasses of water instead. Pros: the baba ghanouj, tabouleh, and pita were all excellent. Cons: something was off about the falafel. Maybe it had been fried in oil that was too hot, because the outside was very dark while the inside was undercooked and mushy. Something about the flavor too just didn't seem right. Big portions though, and our server was attentive and friendly. read more

I walked in to place a to go order, there were literally 6 workers in there and no one acknowledged me or bothered to take my order. I actually felt like I was bothering them when I walked in... they just stared at me. After standing there waiting for someone to take my order and multiple workers walking pass me, I just walked out. read more

I was at Al Basha for their Ramadan buffet! Absolutely amazing food and great service. The grape leaves and stuffed squash was absolutely fantastic! Dessert was fresh homemade Qatayif! I will be back Friday and try their Mansaf. read more

Highly recommended, we were visiting Chicago and stopped at this place for dinner, party of 15 people. They accommodated us immediately, very good service with smiley faces. Food quality and quantity is good, we left with lot of left over. read more

Al Basha Cuisine - One of 2 mix meat plates they brought us for party of 15 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

I cannot believe this restaurant has not been reviewed yet. By far this is the best Middle Eastern restaurant in the south suburbs. In a corner of a strip mall, it is easy not to see. You walk in and there are only people of Middle Eastern lineage there. You can tell, too, that everyone knows you are there . . . looking at us occasionally but more curious than anything. Maybe if more Euro types ate there they would chill out and get used to being popular. But you know the food is authentic, right? At several tables groups of men sit together; no women or children; talking animatedly about something, and not in English. It is an interesting place. We were quickly seated and every thing we ordered came quickly and in quantity. It was amazing how much food we got for under $25. We ordered stuffed falafel, kousieh, chicken shawarma and chicken/beef shawarma. We had to take half of it home, there was so much. And it was GOOD food, better than in Chicago Middle Eastern where I've eaten. Everything also came with plentiful pita bread, a Jerusalem salad and a green salad. We have finally found our Middle Eastern in the southlands. I'm eager to hear what other Yelpers think about it. read more

Hummus and chicken shawarma. The easiest way to win a 4star review from me. read more

Ended up here by accident on a Saturday with two friends. We started at the jazz bar/restaurant next door, but their menu didn't have any vegan options, so we walked here. The atmosphere is very strange - it is a giant banquet hall, with banquet tables. The lighting is extermely bright. We were the only customers in the entire place, with the exception of a table of about 10 men that were just talking. The food was good, not great. We did get complimentary vegetables and falafel. The veggies were hot pink in color, and we couldn't figure out why, nor understood the explaination from the server. I would probably not go back, more due to the atmosphere - it was just very strange. read more

Friendly waitstaff? I think not. Quality food? Hardly. I'd go back for the hummus, and that's it. read more

For a Westerner, this atmosphere can be intimidating. Hardly anyone whose first language was English diners there. Be prepared to be curiously looked at. It can feel like you're crashing somebody's family birthday party because lots of interconnected families will be there all gabbing. But, the food is amazing and dirt cheap. Everything is fresh and homemade. The hommus is stellar and the falafel is seriously real. No packaged or premade crap. My boyfriend got the beef shawarma, and he inhaled as much as he could. We both ended up taking almost 6lbs of food home. The pita is fresh, warm, and fluffy. They give you plenty and are more than happy to give you more. The staff is a bit reserved, but not mean or condescending in anyway. We came during Ramadan, so we were the only ones in the place. They had special pastries filled with nuts and cheese sitting out, and when we went to pay we asked what they were. The owner happily served us one of each, which I thought was very, very nice. Btw, they were delicious! I seriously recommend this place. Don't be afraid to step in, cause if you are you'll be missing out! read more

I have been wanting to come here for a while. I am so glad I finally came! This place is really good. My husband had the Steak Platter and I had the Combo Platter. The dishes came with a salad, Hummus, and baba ganoush(dk how to spell sorry). The prices were very reasonable (around $13 for our platters) and the portions were huge & that is saying a lot coming from me because I am a BIG eater. The flavors of the meats were amazing! The meat was juicy and full of flavor the beef Sharma was THE BEST! I had Arabian coffee for dessert and it was super strong coffee with a very distinct taste. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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l return to Al Bas'ha again and again with friends who also happily accompany me again and again. The food is phenomenal. My favorites are traditional, simple Middle Eastern delights: hummus, tabouleh, and falafel washed down with sage tea. The hummus is their own recipe blended with the perfect ratio of tahini and chick peas and lovingly garnished with olive oil, chili powder, and a rainbow of crudites. Tabouleh is a green power packed parsley salad with cracked wheat, diced tomato, onion, and lemon juice. The falafel is a tad dry but stuff the pita with tabouleh and hummus and you have a satisfying sandwich. Their sage tea is soothing and hits the spot. It's vitamin packed food heavy on fiber and protein and prepared very well. I also return here time and time again, because always I feel good afterwards. The value is unbeatable. An abundant dinner for two averages $16. Speaking of great prices, next door is a Middle Eastern grocer with unbeatable prices and a range of good food and staples to stock your pantry. The best way to know a culture is through your stomach. A culture's food represents its geographical area and life style. When you break bread with a culture other than your own, you bond with the world a little bit more, one meal at a time. *Thanks to Khaled for notifying me about non-smoking measures. I have removed that portion of my review. read more

Been there about three times and had to write a review. One of the few places that serves Mensef everyday (though not on menu). Pickled vegetables and a generous amount of pita bread come with every meal. Hummus was fresh and I ordered a beef appetizer with a tomato sauce. Just feel food is better and more auethentic than other middle eastern places. I feel this place is way better than Al Bawahi. Service is alright, gave me free bottled water when I was coughing and generally nice and pleasant. There are definitely a lot of ethnic diners and I had no issues feeling out of place. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody. read more

Decided to check this place out after seeing the $15 for $30 grouponNOW. I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food and usually go into the city to eat it but seeing as this place was just around the corner we went. I usually order the same thing every time which is hummus, falafel and a lamb pita sandwhich which I did at Al Basha. I had my sister with me who had no idea what anything was on the menus so she just got the shish-kabob. Also picked up the combination plate for my parents. Was very disappointed with the hummus, the falafel and the pita sandwhich. The falafel wasn't fresh at all. The hummus was very bland and the lamb tasted like they had just reheated up the meat. Also, everything was almost cold when we got home and its only a 10 min drive back. On a good note the shish-kabob was pretty tasty. ...I will probably stick to my place Dawali's in Chicago. read more

Food was great when I had it, or should I say, when I can get it.... if ordering in door dash be prepared for them to cancel your order without explanation. I've ordered 3 times, twice they've cancelled a good 3 hours before closing. Real professional. Get Semsem in Tinley, good customer service and reliable. read more

Awesome food ! Mandi is my fav Ramadan buffet is tremendous... Must try this place read more