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    Al-Hana

    4.2 (101 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    a bowl of hummus and pita chips
    Alexander C.

    The City of Angles, Los Angles, has to be one of my favorite foodie destinations. Pretty much every food trend over the past 5 years or so has its epicenter in LA. From Korean style frozen yogurt to cupcakes and now food trucks, the people of LA know a good thing when they taste it. While all of these trends have some how made their way to the Valley of the Sun, there's one thing that I've never been able to find here, garlic sauce like the one that's served at the LA institution Zankou Chicken. If you've heard of Zankou and its amazing Lebanese chicken and tangy fluffy garlic sauce you know exactly what I mean when I say it's ethereal. For those who've never tried it either pack an overnight bag and head to LA or drive down to 20th Street and Van Buren to Al-Hana inside of Baiz market, its the closest thing to Zankou Chicken in Phoenix and its close location makes it even better. The area located around Baiz Market might seem a little rough around the edges but the market itself is clean, well lit and packed with all sorts of interesting Middle Eastern grocery items from dairy and fresh produce to meat and hookah paraphernalia. Tucked in the corner of the market is Al-Hana, a postage stamp sized restaurant specializing in, you guessed it Middle Eastern cooking. While the offerings might seem typical the flavors are bold and shouldn't be missed. The creamy roasted eggplant dip Babaghannuj ($4.49) had a smokiness usually not found in many other places. Al-Hana leaves their version thick and chunky with just the right amount of olive oil drizzled over the top. Ordering the Falafel Plate ($5.99) will get you 6 deep fried cumin scented pucks of ground chickpeas and fava beans. Pile a couple of these onto a freshly baked pita, slather with tahini and enjoy the crunch. Id also highly recommend the Labneh Pie ($2.99) which is filled with labneh, a Lebanese cream cheese, onions and tomatoes all baked in a light tender crust. The main dish for me was of course the Whole Roasted Chicken ($9.99). It comes with pita, pickles and garlic sauce. The chicken itself is so well seasoned and juicy it would seem like a crime to adorn it with anything until you get some garlic sauce on it. The texture is light and fluffy, almost like a garlicky mayonnaise. After one taste you might ask them for another container, seriously delicious. After a wonderful meal you'd think there wouldn't be enough room left for desert, but my rule is there's always room. With that I sauntered to the back of Baiz Market where their in store bakery is located, most of the case filled delights are around $2 each including a flaky syrup soaked baklava. While I love LA, knowing that I don't have to drive 300 miles to get my garlic sauce fix makes the drive across town all the tastier. Al-Hana inside Baiz Market Open Daily

    Beef kabob platter
    Aileen B.

    8/20 This grocery-slash-eatery reminds me more of Cafe Istanbul in terms of its lighter traffic than that of Haji-Baba's eatery and market. Some of the items on the shelves had a light blanket of dust... Ordered the beef kabob (2 pcs.) platter, with lettuce, onions, hummus, and two pitas. The kabobs were tasty, even though they were slightly overdone in temperature. Liked the pitas, disliked the hummus. I couldn't taste any flavors from the chickpeas, tahini, or spices. Just that of an oil I couldn't even place its origin. As I was finishing up the kabobs and pita, I spied two young men enjoying their beef shawarmas, so I ordered one to-go. Got into my car and couldn't wait to have a bite... I should've gone with my first choice (of beef shawarma)- this was a very tasty selection. I'd come back to order it again. I also enjoyed a Lebanese baked dessert, almost cake-like, with two distinct layers- slightly sweet cheese, reminiscent of dried-out ricotta and cream cheese, on the bottom and golden-orange wheat (semolina?), topped with crushed pistachios. A side sauce dish of simple syrup accompanied the dessert. I had asked the woman behind the counter two times what the dish was called, and she didn't sound too confident in telling me that she knew it as "shmeer." (It's the closest thing I could decipher. Perhaps "shmeed" might be a better word... can anyone help me?) The ff. is the closest image I found to what I think I had. (If so, then my dessert was missing the ashtar topping, a type of clotted cream, pictured below.) The dessert I bought doesn't even come close to approaching the wow factor of this link's image... Kanefe/Knefeh. http://grabyourfork.blogspot.com/2007/08/rabeih-sweets-punchbowl.html

    Beef kebab in pita
    Norm R.

    OK, I'm not used to getting so much tasty food for so cheap. Another rare gem found through yelp! While some of the reviews described an eatery that seemed to good to be true, I've never been disappointed by any establishment recommended by my fellow reviewers so I knew I was in for a treat. And boy, what a treat is was! The babaganooj was the best I've ever had, the beef kebab sandwich was really delicious and so substantial that I almost regretted having ordered other things. I wish I could remember the name of the dessert we had (I'll have it again anyway, when I return) but the cheese, the crushed pistachio nuts and the syrup made for a really rich heavenly delight. Another place that I'm kind of glad isn't too near where I live ... otherwise I'd be constantly overeating.

    Megan S.

    We came across this place on yelp on a search for Mediterranean dinner. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate, Iraqi kabab, and grape leaves. Very flavorful and a lot of food! Each meal came with a side of rice and 2 breads, shawarma with a garlic sauce and pickles, tomatoes and lettuce and the Iraqi plate had hummus and onions, tomatoes and pickles. The employees were very polite and helpful with questions. There is a $10 minimum for card which the employee forgot to add the naan bread to our order so thankfully I had cash. Overall, we'd be back.

    Meat pies. Fun!
    Paul J.

    It's inside Baiz market. I got the lamb kabob plate it's only $8.99. It comes with great hummus, onion, pickle, tomatoes, and a amazing yellow Jasmine rice. Two pitas come as a side. You can bring your own bottle of water or buy one here. Chicken has been dry a few times so I only order it in a sand which which has a sauce on it. If you like to travel take a look around the market and it will make you feel like you are in a distant land. I love the candies and butcher shop area. It's another world!

    Yummy chicken shawarma!
    Abir L.

    I've been to Al Hana many times now but never checked in before today (glad I remembered this time!). Al Hana is part of Baiz market, a supermarket catered for the Middle Eastern community mostly. I ordered their chicken shawarma today. Since I got there at 2:30pm starving with still, no breakfast I decided to order 2 sandwiches. Umm that was a little too much! Their sandwich is quite big and filling. To me, the sandwich was very good, not excellent though coz it lacked more seasoning. I have a good reason to say that. I've not only tried many chicken shawarmas in Dubai and Lebanon before but because I also tried their chicken shawarma before and for some reason it tasted better. Overall it felt kinda bland and a little on the oily side. This said however, I would still order it again next time, maybe asking for extra garlic paste and a little more salt on my sandwich! And definitely ordering just one! Al Hana besides serving shawarma, have many more Middle Eastern dishes on their menu, some of which I tried before such as the grilled chicken with rice and their hummus, their spinach pies too. From everything I've tasted so far, I think their grilled chicken dish would be my number one. Well seasoned and a huge portion for the price, it makes you feel gooooood! They also have manakish, fresh bread, knefe and so much more. Be sure to try some of their dishes, I'm sure at least one would make you come back for more!

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    Great hummus and good tasting pita and lamb! A great culture experience all inside a busy little market

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    11 years ago

    We had the chicken and beef shawarma sandwiches and it was delicious!!! Would definitely come back to eat and try different menu items.

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    The food here is amazing! Authentic Mediterranean food with the ambience rich in culture. You can find the restaurant inside of the market.

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    This restaurant is great. The shawarma was sooo good. My goodness I loved everything!!!!

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    amazing food , the best ever . I have tried shish kebab and chicken shawerma both are terrific. if you like Arabic food go there.

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    4.7(126 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    We're in trouble…read more The second I tasted the garlic sauce, I had an immediate realization, this is the kind of place that accidentally ends up on my weekly rotation. I would legitimately come back just for pita and that garlic sauce. No shame. I ordered online and, because I have no self-control, kept adding things to my cart. Ended up with a falafel wrap, a side beef kebab, a side of rice, and a garlic sauce. I had no idea the wrap came with a generous serving of steak fries, so that was a nice surprise. Now... I may have ruined my own ability to objectively review the falafel because the first thing I did was absolutely smother it in that garlic sauce. Underneath my terrible scientific methods, the falafel was crispy, flavorful, and every bite had a nice little crunch of freshness (pickle, onion, maybe tomato? I mentioned, smoothered in garlic sauce). The pita itself deserves a mention, too. It was soft, fresh, and held everything together without falling apart. Nothing over-the-top or fancy, just a really good pita and a wrap that felt like a fair portion for the price. The beef? I only stole one bite because I'm saving it for later, but it was tender, flavorful, and paired with some seriously delicious crunchy onions. The rice is also waiting for Future Me, who's going to have a pretty great evening. The woman working there was incredibly kind. I showed up a little early after ordering online, let her know I was probably ahead of schedule, and she came out to greet me, chatted for a moment about the storm rolling in, and brought my food right out. One thing that surprised me was the size of the place. I'd seen people describe it as a "hole in the wall," but... I don't know what kind of walls they're used to. This place is much bigger than a hole. I'll definitely be back. Mostly because that garlic sauce has already made itself a problem. Future Jess checking in: I originally hadn't tried the rice, but now I'm standing in front of my refrigerator eating it cold with a spoon, and I have zero regrets. It's beautifully cooked, and there's this subtle cardamom flavor that somehow makes plain rice ridiculously addictive. I kept wondering what I'd eat it with. Turns out... nothing. It doesn't need anything. I also demolished the beef kebab straight out of the fridge, and it was just as delicious cold as it was fresh.

    Wonder food and authentic feel. We had shawarma combo plate and gyro wrap. Also humus, tabouli was…read moreso fresh! I will be back. It was a hole in the wall feel, and it is great because to many places no longer feel original. We went at 8 pm so it was just us until another group came in.

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    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    Some restaurants chase trends. Others just quietly keep making really good food year after year…read more This is one of those places. I'd been here several times years ago, and after coming back, I'm honestly wondering why I don't eat here more often. I ordered the chicken shawarma, a stuffed grape leaves platter, and hot tea. Everything was exactly what I hoped it would be. The chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and wrapped with the classic toppings, and the portion was fair for the price. Speaking of price, the value here is honestly hard to beat. The stuffed grape leaves platter came with hummus, tabbouleh, pita, and hot stuffed grape leaves. I had completely forgotten they serve them warm, and my brain needed a minute to recalibrate because I'm so used to cold dolmas everywhere else. Once I took a bite, though... yep. That's how they're supposed to taste. Soft, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. I ended up adding some of the hummus and tabbouleh to my shawarma, which made an already great sandwich even better. The service was just as impressive as the food. My server was genuinely kind, gave me a few extra minutes when I couldn't decide, checked in without hovering, and even offered to package my hot tea to go when he noticed I was still working on it. (For the record, ordering an entire pot of tea for one person was an ambitious life choice on my part.) The dining room isn't huge, and there's also a small market attached, which adds to the charm. This place reminds me that consistency is underrated. Years later, I came back, and it was just as good as I remembered. Great food, great service, great value. I'll try not to wait so long before my next visit.

    Craving shawarma and saw this place on Reddit! Food was delicious. We came in at 1130 and no one…read morewas there. By the time we left it was the lunch rush. Got the food fast and the rose water lemonade was good. Mango juice tasted like Jumex and that's yummy to me lol Waitresses were nice and attentive. Bathrooms and the floors in the dining area need some TLC. Hopefully the kitchens kept up with. Waters we did not drink. They should probably clean up the walkway to the bathroom too there was just a bunch of stuff. They also have a store attached which was cool. We didn't look but still cool. Chicken shawarma was bomb!

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    4.9(379 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Food: 5/5 Chicken tenders combo:…read moreHands down the best thing I tasted all year!! Beef koubideh:I say the best in town. I haven't had anything packed with more flavor all year. They take my #1 spot with both of these meals fire!!! Service: 5/5 Tony my main man full of life full of love. He has this infectious warm welcoming energy. Great guy he definitely deserves to succeed!! Ambiance: 5/5 it's a take out so get your food and go!! But you can see the workers in the kitchen whipping the magic I love this place you can thank me later!

    Love this place! Food is phenomenal and the couple that run it are so nice!…read more Skewered meats are cooked to order outside over actual fire. Thank you Tony for braving that heat to cook for us, always with a huge smile! As noted food is cooked to order so it takes a little bit. They do list cook times on their website and you can call ahead. I hear they sometimes run out of some options, but everything is fantastic so just pick something else. Or call ahead! The standard order is a meal with grilled veggies and sauce and rice and some shirazi salad. I like to do just the skewers with the chimi sauce (very different than other chimichurri I've had, but good!) and a large order of shirazi salad and eat that with fresh lavosh from the Middle Eastern store next door. I can't say I have a favorite meat option because they are all so good!! I also saw they're running a lunch special now. Great deal!

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    Koobideh & grilled veggies. Super juicy!

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