Marrakesh is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Philadelphia!!…read more I wish it existed in more cities. This is a multicourse journey through Marrakesh that cannot be repeated anywhere else except for maybe in the real Marrakesh. From the Bastilla pastry, which is DIVINE, to the salads, the chicken and kebabs... all the way to the baklava and tea.... there is no bad bite at Marrakesh. The owners are welcoming and super amenable and make you feel like you're coming home every single time you visit. It's in a odd location, and you may feel like you are making a questionable life decision as you walk up the alley to the door, but when you arrive, you realize that in fact, it was one of the best decisions you've made in years!! When you enter, it's like you've been transported to a beautiful room in Morocco. The music, the decor, even the authentic seating make for an unforgettable experience. And if you get really lucky, you also get to see the belly dancers who are top notch! There is not a single thing I can think of to say that Marrakesh needs to improve. It is a one of a kind experience that I feel everyone should have at least once in life!

What an incredible experience and much better than our last visit almost 7-8 years ago. The last…read moretime we came, the AC was broken on a hot day in the summer and it completely turned me off despite having an amazing visit my first time. I'm so glad my friends wanted to come here to celebrate our Friendsgiving. The food was as good as I remembered , the service as ever warm and welcoming. Since I hadn't been for so long, I ate everything as was prepared - but I'm happy to hear it sounds like they have veg options on their tasting menu. I'm looking forward to trying that my next return. But I couldn't say no to their chicken after almost a decade I highly recommend checking out this business for a delicious family style cooked meal.

My brother and I stopped I here for lunch and ended up loving it! We both got the lamb fahsa, which…read morecomes with lentil soup and an enormous slab of bread. They do not skimp on the lamb at all! The stew was wonderful - very rich and mostly meat, and the bread was delicious and perfect for eating the fahsa. The complimentary chai was also delicious. Couldn't believe it was only $15 for such a huge meal. We rolled out of there very happily, and I know I'll be back for more of their menu (especially if it's lamb)! Fast service, good food, and very reasonable prices. It's small, though, so if they're busy you might need to take your order to go.

Not frills with the service or the ambiance and it's hot as all outdoors in there. I sat in and ate…read moreanyway. I tried the Lamb Haneeth which is pieces of lamb slow cooked for 5 hours, served over rice with a few root vegetables. I LOVED IT! I took one bit and couldn't stop. I had enough for leftovers the following day. It was served with a lamb soup that was served piping hot but not much flavor. On my visit, they didn't have salad, which normally comes with it. No biggie. I'll be back! The complementary hot tea was out of this world good, perfect amount of sweetness and spice.

Good food,nice ambiance,service was on point.my wife and i had the lamb platter and highly recommendread more

Full disclosure: I first learned about Alamodak from a Yelp Elite Squad event (thank you to our CM…read moreMegan C!), and apparently I'm more recognizable than I thought. Shortly after we arrived Francisco recognized me and greeted me like an old friend, which was really lovely, but also. my cover is blown. I don't advertise that I'm a Yelp reviewer because I want to avoid getting a different experience. SO The food was fabulous. I took a couple of my friends from out of town there for dinner one night. Well, one is from Pennsauken so I don't think that's super out of town. My other friend was from western Massachusetts. We ordered: Freshly Squeezed Lemonade with mint - very refreshing, not cloyingly sweet. Labneh with zatar and pomegranates. We almost licked the plate clean. This was a huge huge hit. Harira soup, also a huge hit. One of us got the lentil soup instead, which was also good, but the Harira was the star. We got a family sampler of hummus, baba ghanoug, tabbouleh, one other thing. It was very good, we were already starting to get full. Uh oh. Then to the entrees. One of us got the Tomato Kufta, the other got the Kufta with Tahini so we could compare. Both were great, I liked the tomato kufta slightly better. I can't remember what the third entree was, my guest was already so full he basically took it home, and told me later how it was good even a day later. Lastly, mint tea, Jordanian style, with a little jar of honey, and then baklava, which was great, not too sweet, crunchy and soft, just yum. Service was great, please see disclosure above, though. I doubt anyone else's experience would be different. The restaurant was warm and inviting in its' decor. We didn't go upstairs to the hookah lounge. Don't let the exterior fool you, inside it's comfy and welcoming. Parking...it's PHILLY. Street. If you can't parallel park your car in a spot 8" longer than it, take Uber, people. If I, who despises driving to the city, particularly sections that were built before cars existed, will do this, then you know it's a good place to eat. Also, I can get my car in a parallel spot 8" longer than my car. I am, after all, still a Philly girl, living in the 'burbs.

Always good food and friendly staff…read more Have not tried a lot of things because my favorites never disappoint.

Best place I've eaten in a while highly recommend loves this place . The food was so fresh and…read moretasting amazing

Good middle eastern food everything is fresh and made from scratch and great service friendly ownerread more

Once upon a time Aladdin was the best (basically only) Middle Eastern restaurant in the area, but…read moretimes have changed, and now there are just too many options available to stay locked in and loyal to this place. The most recent experience we had there was a huge disappointment. Their prices went too high now, which is not unique to them, but most restaurants in this area. The big problem is the service, as usual. This is very much a family operation so the wait staff, meaning primarily the 2 daughters of the owners, do not care about the customers , and are not concerned with any criticism or complaints a customer might make. Me and my wife have never complained, but this will be our last time there, unless we hear about changes being made there. The food has gotten somewhat less delicious, but the food was always very good. The decorum has not updated nor changed in years and the hard wood booths and chairs are just super uncomfortable. There is no accessibility and they act sorta resentful toward those who are somewhat handicapped.

Absolutely amazing dining experience!!! Adorable, intimate interior and fun music paired with some…read moreof the best food. Left beyond full and satisfied. Favorite dishes of the night were the lamb carpaccio, lamb shoulder, phyllo wrapped halloumi, and hummus, and pickled cabbage. Highly recommend going with a group (we were a party of 4) because then you get to try more of their dishes!!!

Okay i guess i will start it here i am young lol. and when i tell you that i would spend all my…read morecollege money on all the containers of hummus ever (from zahav) i mean it!!!!! 4 course dinner. want a date night go to zahav. good dinning experience? get your reservation for zahav!! family dinner night??? let's get a reservation for zahav!!! the people and staff there were SO nice and kind they were very hospitable!! for the first course we had the laffa bread with hummus roasted carrots a slightly spicy fennel pickled beets as well as pickled cabbage and califlower. i had a cherry sour iced tea with my food as well it was very good and was topped with a mint leaf. COURSE #####2!!!!!!! english peas (like lil doughy meatballs with kashkaval) oh and peas of course!!! course 2 also had halloumi with apricot puree sauce topped with strawberries (honorable mention) allergy awareness!!! they were so careful with my nut allergy and made every dish without nuts. about halfway through our meal me and our waitress started talking and she brought me out my own zahav cook book last course mention lamb shoulder with pomegranate glaze and the final course desertttt lemon sorbet, vanilla pudding with rhubarb at the bottom. they were so kind at the end and took me back into the kitchen to explore and meet the chefs!!! ( they won james beard awards as well)!!!! love you zahav - Luci

Great customer service and the food is very good. I recommend the cheesesteak wrap! It never misses…read moreand is always flavorful.

Unfortunately this was a pretty bad experience. My son's usual halal spot he goes to was closed so…read morewe decided to give this place a try. We ordered 3 platters and they took an hour to receive. We were charged $55 then told we weren't charged for one of the platters and were told we had to pay additional money for the platter. Upon looking at the receipt it does look like one was rang up as $0 but we noticed automatic gratuity when we weren't even served. We got our own drinks and ordered at the cash register so why would we pay gratuity. There was also another fee on there that I'm not even sure what it was. So we ended up paying over $70 for 3 platters. My son's beef was hard and dry. The chicken platters were ok.

I've been to House of Falafel twice now and it was really good both times. The portions are very…read moregenerous and everything tastes fresh and homemade. The falafel was crispy outside and soft inside and the pita was warm and soft too. My favorite part was the sauces, especially the hot sauce. It actually has real heat and flavor. The second time I went back I had to ask for extra because I kept putting it on everything. I uploaded photos from two different visits and the food was consistent both times. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff is friendly, they make you feel like family instead of just being served at a random restaurant. Definitely a nice local spot and worth trying if you're in the area.

This place is a hidden gem. Went here late on a Saturday morning with my boyfriend to get falafel…read moreand it did not disappoint. The service was friendly and the location casual, but comfortable. We both got the falafel platters, and we split the fried cheese and fries. We also both got cokes. The bill was around $40 which is extremely reasonable for the portions they give. The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. It came with three little sauces which could have punched a bit more flavor, but was delicious nonetheless. The falafel came with a small side salad and plentiful rice. The rice was perfectly cooked and delicious. The fried cheese was seasoned perfectly, and packed with flavor. The fries were crisp deliciousness. I'd come back here in a heartbeat, it really didn't disappoint. I wish I lived closer.

Yemen Cafe is one of those spots you keep coming back to. The food is consistently packed with…read moreflavor, the portions are generous, and the overall experience just feels comforting every time. If it is your first visit, the beef fahsa and lamb haneeth are the way to go. Both are rich, satisfying, and showcase what the menu does best. One thing I really appreciated was being able to self-serve tea throughout the meal. It is a small touch, but it adds to the experience and makes the whole visit feel more welcoming. I would definitely come back.

Super fast service! Lots of sitting, turn over is very fast and quick! It was a cold night, we got…read morea table right away without wait! But there are always customers come and go! We took our seats, we ordered. Lentil soup came right away. They did not stop refilling the warm pita. We didn't even need to ask! They just come! Very comfortable, causal setting! Would def come back for more!

Great food, great drinks, great prices and great vibes. Cant wait to go back…read more Service, food and quality were all more than expected.

The food is well-seasoned and authentic. The hospitality makes you feel like you're visiting…read moresomeone's home. They give you plenty of space and time to relax and enjoy both your meal and the hookah without feeling rushed. When it started to rain and the porch windows were open, the staff immediately made sure we were comfortable and quickly moved us so we wouldn't get soaked. Their attentiveness and care really made the experience even better.